WBCA Podcasts

Open Runway outdoor fashion show in Downtown Crossing, new Roche Genentech Innovation Center at Harvard's Enterprise Research Campus, Hunger Action Month at Haley House, Blue Cross Blue Shield annual Service Day, weekend events in Boston.

This episode of "The Robe Life" is a freestyle discussion of topics including family, the Celtics, Starbucks, and horror movies.

Cuban Mic invites wrestler Showtime Tony Clash to the show to discuss his wrestling background, the demanding art & craft of wrestling, his 20+ year career, the upcoming Halloween Chaos 2 event, top 5 wrestlers & matches, & more!

Haywood Fennell speaks to author Devon McNeil. Devon began dealing drugs at 12 years old, and was incarcerated at 22, but decided to turn his life around and provide opportunities for youth in Boston through his organization Not On My Watch Mentoring, Inc. Learn about his three books and what inspired them, and hear Devon and Haywood discuss the importance of supporting your community.

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, City Council President Liz Breadon joins us to talk about the challenges of leading the council this term, and, closer to home, her efforts to tame the drunken college 'brats' disrupting her District 9 neighborhoods in Allston-Brighton. Then on the second half, Downtown Boston Alliance President Michael Nichols joins us to talk about his organization's effor...

Brendan O'Connell speaks to Kathi A. Aultman, MD FACOG about her experience giving women abortions and her path to becoming a pro-life advocate.

Author David Helvarg visits New England Aquarium to share his book The Forest of the Sea, 26th Annual South Boston Street Fest, Roslindale's Annual Porch Fest, Acupuncture for Pip the penguin, upcoming Boston events.

Rachel Miselman discusses respect in multiculturalism, politicians ingratiating themselves, depravity & inorganic wealth in politics, uninformed voting, high cost of living in Boston & MA, exodus from Boston, & more.

Larry Higginbottom discusses his view that Black Americans lack political power in the United States. He proposes that his community focuses more on economic development than fighting for civil rights.

Sharon Hinton speaks to Musu-Kulla Massaqui and Ulric Johnson about Black mental health and their new phone line service, the Heal Black Helpline. Learn about this 24/7 phone line created by and for Black people.

Guests Alexandra Smalley, Jayme Gifford and Michelle Jennings aka Mello Yello!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Resident Evil" (2026), "The Weight", "The Uprising", "Hope", and "Buddy" (2026). Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on September 24th & 25th, 2026.

Linda Solomon shares advice for how to talk to someone having suicidal thoughts. She discusses the importance of listening, and recognizing that suicidal ideation can present itself in many different ways. You'll hear suggestions for what to say, and phrases to avoid, when having these conversations. Linda also talks about why it can be harder for men to discuss their mental health.

This week's topic: "seeking relief in the wrong places." A discussion of how anxiety and a lack of discipline can lead to substance abuse and other unhealthy habits, with advice from a biblical perspective.

Rochelle Jones celebrates her birthday by celebrating God and uses scripture & examples to expound upon the topics "God Is" & "God heals your heart".

Tyree Browne, E Midnight Madness, Ri-Ri, & guest Nellie Mae dive into Mayor Wu's new housing plans & the Boston housing crisis, upcoming birthdays, upcoming Boston events, Nellie's modeling & production endeavors in the city, her podcast Nellie Mae Live, & more!

Sebra B. invites Ronald Lammy to the show to discuss how social isolation is being addressed in our aging older adults in the black community, the importance of social connection, the Total Wellness, Grace, & Power Program for Boston's black elders, The Elder Healthcare Disparities Coalition, & more!

Boston Urban Agriculture & Climate Fair, Reparations meeting & community gathering at Shaw Public Library in Roxbury, 14th Annual Jamaica Plain Music Festival, upcoming weekend events in Boston.

The Robe Guy shares his recent attempts at health & wellness, having a daily routine & structure, sneeze straining, his special soup recipe, the importance of a good night's sleep, & more!

Cuban Mic interviews Regla Gonzalez about the 34th anniversary of the Cuban flag raising at Boston City Hall on October 11th, living in Cuba & moving to the U.S., her harrowing story of living through the Cuban revolution, her activism undertakings for human rights in Cuba, recent U.S. sanctions on Cuba, & more!

Robert Moran discusses communication & leadership training for success, organizing your non-profit to grow internationally, increasing your ability for public speaking & strategies for doing so, Toast Masters as a valuable resource for training, organization & management of personnel, & more!

Haywood Fennell urges listeners to take advantage of their veteran benefits, and also discusses upcoming events, including Tri-ad Veteran League's "Beyond the Uniform" program at the Strand Theater, November 5th at 5pm.

On the 1st half, consumer rights attorney Persis Yu of Hyde Park joins us to talk about her upset victory over Norfolk and Suffolk state Senator Michael Rush of West Roxbury. Then on the 2nd half, incumbent Senator Nick Collins of South Boston joins us at to talk about overcoming the spirited challenge of a mayoral-endorsed opponent to win handily in the 1st Suffolk contest.

Brendan O'Connell interviews Kathy Parsons (Lobbyist, Mass Family Institute & State Ambassador, Hosea Initiative) about her lobbying duties in the current legislative session, Bill H.5595, Planned Parenthood deception, the Shield Law in MA, the Hosea Initiative, weaponizing law against pregnancy resource centers, & more.

Boston 9/11 Memorial honoring first responders & victims at Boston Public Garden, The Rox Box food pantry at Roxbury Community College, Mayor Wu & BPS Super Intendant announce this school year's Youth Jobs Program, upcoming Boston events this week.