Danielle Balocca and Chelli Keshavan
Medford Bytes
Medford Bytes is made using the input of the Medford community. In each episode we will focus on local issues, updates in city government and happenings around the city. I will also discuss some of folx favorite spots in Medford to get a drink or a ‘bite’ to eat. I hope you enjoy!
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Danielle Balocca and Chelli Keshavan
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Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
David Harris and Barry Ingber 14.02.2022 54:24
This episode includes an interview with David Harris and Barry Ingber. Information for the introduction was taken from "A Legacy Remembered: The African American Community in West Medford" which was edited by Kristen Johnson and Ann Noling with the West Medford Remembrance Committee : Wallace Kountze, Dorothy Tucker, Maureen Sonnie, Robert Furey and John Reid in 2012. Thank you to Sharon, Vanessa...
Justin Tseng 07.02.2022 33:03
This episode includes an interview with City Councilor Justin Tseng. Updates about his work on city council can be found on his instagram page @justin4medford. Information about Belinda Sutton used to write today's introduction was take from royallhouse.org. As mentioned in the intro, the full text of Belinda Sutton's petition can be found at https://royallhouse.org/belinda-suttons-1783-petition...
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn 31.01.2022 22:14
Today’s episode includes an interview with Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn. 2022 Inauguration Speech: https://medford.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=f0b3273c-f1ea-4d8c-8cb7-d78ba1807842 Parking Plan Update https://www.medfordma.org/2022/01/20/city-gives-update-on-parking-plan/ Comprehensive Master Plan http://www.medfordma.org/compplan/ Multicultural Event and Pride Planning interest f...
Kit Collins 24.01.2022 38:07
This episode includes an interview with city councilor Kit Collins. More information about Kit can be found at https://www.kitformedford.com and she can be contacted via email at kitformedford@gmail.com or kcollins@medford-ma.gov. If you follow councilor Collins on Facebook, instagram or twitter you can find information about her zoom office hours. Thanks so much for listening to day’s episode...
Melanie Perkins McLaughlin 17.01.2022 30:44
Today's episode includes an interview with School Committee Member, Melanie Perkins McLaughlin. The poem read on today's episode is Free by Ms. Moem can be found at http://msmoem.com/2015/poetry-2/free-poem/. Thank you to Terry Carter for the recommendation. As always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email medfordpod@gmail.com. You can also subscribe...
Lakota YouthStay 10.01.2022 42:04
This episode includes and interview with Joy Harris and Bruce Roberts about the Lakota YouthStay. More information about this project can be found at https://lakotayouthstay.org as well as on Facebook and instagram. As always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email medfordpod@gmail.com. You can also subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Spoti...
Reimagym Your New Year 03.01.2022 36:20
This episode includes in interview with Theresa and Mike from Reimagym. More information about their business can be found at https://reimagym.com and you can follow them on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reimagym/ for lots of updates, announcement and fitness tips. As always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email medfordpod@gmail.com. You can...
A Not-Menorah Reflection on Inclusivity 27.12.2021 49:31
This episode includes an interview with Sarah Beardslee, Susan Bibbins and Shira Cohen-Goldberg. As always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email medfordpod@gmail.com. You can also subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks so much for listening.
Winter Holidays with Rev Bruce Taylor, Terry E Carter and Rev Wendy Miller Olapade 13.12.2021 50:14
More information about Reverend Wendy Miller Olapade's work can be found at https://revwendy.com/ and https://revwendy.com/. Sanctuary UCC will be holding a Longest Night or Blue Christmas Service -both online and in person. More information for this event can be found on Facebook at https://facebook.com/events/s/longest-nightblue-christmas/4892218920802256/ They will also host an outdoors carol s...
Shannon Heaton and Max Heinegg (no music version) 06.12.2021 41:00
A full version of this episode that includes music by both artists is only available on Spotify. More information about Shannon's music and her podcast "Irish Music Stories" can be found at https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ More information and updates about Medford Brewing can be found at https://medfordbrew.com/ as well as @medfordbrewing on instagram. For more music from Max Heinegg check out ht...
The Power of Books! 29.11.2021 32:28
Today's episode includes an interview with Sam Sednek and information about the new Medford Public Library. Information about the new library can be found at https://medfordlibrary.org/. The temporary library space will close on Saturday, December 4th at 5 pm and reopen on January 3rd, resuming regular business hours. Also on this episode was Melanie Raelin, owner of Book Wonder and organizer of...
World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims 21.11.2021 44:58
This episode includes interviews with members of Walk Medford (http://www.walkmedford.org and https://www.facebook.com/WalkMedford) Medford Bicycle Advisory Commission (http://www.medfordbikes.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/medfordbikes) and the Safe Roads Alliance (https://www.saferoadsalliance.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/SafeRoadsAlliance) For more information about the legislation me...
Loving Little Minds and Dr Divya Anand 16.11.2021 58:36
More information about Loving Little Minds can be found at https://lovinglittleminds.org/ You also heard an ad for Reimagym's Black Friday Sale. For info about this can be found at https://reimagym.com/ To donate to Divya's work with the Medford Housing Authority and the Community Calendar, please check out https://gofund.me/6e7ef5be
Girls on the Run 09.11.2021 24:46
Today's episode features Aoife Merry, coach for Girls on the Run. More information can be found at https://www.girlsontherun.org/ and for the local chapter https://www.girlsontherunboston.org/ and your can still sign up to help out at their 5k on November 20th at Hormel Stadium. To register or for more details about the event, visit https://www.girlsontherunboston.org/5K. If you have comments or f...
Parks and Rec 05.11.2021 26:36
The first interview on today's episode is with Alicia Hunt, Director of Planning, Development, and Sustainability. In her interview, she references the website http://medfordenergy.org/gogreen/ and she also describes newsletters that pertain to the Community Preservation Act, Medford's Comprehensive Plan, Medford Businesses, and the Office of Planning, Development and Sustainability that can be su...
Melanie Perkins-McLaughlin (School Committee) 30.10.2021 29:18
This episode is an interview of Melanie Perkins-McLaughlin, a candidate who is running for her second term on the School Committee. Information referenced in this episode came from https://www.melanie4medford.net/about-melanie If you want to give feedback about the podcast please email Medfordpod@gmail.com
John Falco (Candidate for Mayor) 28.10.2021 28:39
This episode is an interview with City Councilor and candidate for Mayor, John Falco. Information in this episode was taken from https://patch.com/massachusetts/medford/candidate-profile-john-falco-medford-mayor and https://www.johnfalco.org/. For questions or feedback about the podcast email medfordpod@gmail.com
Breanna Lungo-Koehn (Mayor) 28.10.2021 31:33
This episode is an interview with Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn. Information in this episode was taken from https://www.medfordma.org/mayor2/about-medford-mayor/ and https://www.breanna4mayor.com/. For questions or feedback about the podcast email medfordpod@gmail.com
David Todisco (City Council) 25.10.2021 44:40
This episode is an interview with City Council candidate David Todisco. Information in this episode was taken from https://www.davidtodisco.com/. For questions or feedback about the podcast email medfordpod@gmail.com
Abigail Dickson (City Council) 23.10.2021 16:47
This episode is an interview of Abigail Dickson, candidate for City Council. Information for this episode was taken from Abigail's campaign website, https://www.dickson4medford.com/meetabigail If you have questions or feedback about the episode please contact Medfordpod@gmail.com
Jenny Graham (School Committee) 22.10.2021 36:31
This episode is an interview of Jenny Graham, a candidate who is running for her second term on the School Committee. Information referenced in this episode came from https://www.electjenny.org/ If you want to give feedback about the podcast please email Medfordpod@gmail.com
Zac Bears (City Council) 22.10.2021 21:41
This episode is an interview of Zac Bears, a current city council member, running for a second term. Information for this episode was taken from Zac's campaign website https://zacbears.com/bio/ If you have questions for feedback about the episode, contact Medfordpod@gmail.com
Season 1 Kick-Off 21.10.2021 1:07
Welcome to the first ever season of Medford Bytes. This episode kicks off the podcast and a series of interviews with candidates from the upcoming municipal election. If you have feedback or ideas for future episodes, please email me at medfordpod@gmail.com or find the podcast on Instagram @medfordbytespodcast
Introducing Medford Bytes 15.10.2021 0:52
Introducing the Medford Bytes podcast. If you want to send us a voice message or have a question you want to hear in the show, email medfordpod@gmail.com or follow this link. https://anchor.fm/danielle-balocca/message
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