
Lifestyle
Food, sports, and things to do in the Philadelphia region
Studio 2 Extra: Ruben Amaro, Jr. reimagines baseball with ‘Sluggball’
Sports broadcaster and former MLB player and executive Ruben Amaro, Jr. is a creator of Sluggball, a new competition game aiming to bring fun and excitement back to baseball.
Air Date: May 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 12:28Studio 2 Extra: Amina restaurateur Felicia Wilson is on top of Philly’s food scene
African fusion restaurant Amina opened in Old City and quickly outgrew its small space. The Amina Hospitality Collection now includes 5 open restaurants and two on the way.
Air Date: May 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 14:24Is this the worst-ever era for American pop culture?
A recent YouGov survey rated the 2020s as the worst decade in a century for music, movies, fashion, TV, sports. But are reports of the culture’s demise greatly exaggerated?
Air Date: May 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:05Will AI replace human connection?
Where are human-AI relationships headed? Is it ok to be friends, or more, with a chatbot? We discuss this topic with the founder of Replika, a Replika user and a reporter.
Air Date: May 7, 2025
Listen 50:38Studio 2 Extra: Triple Bottom Brewing: Beer, people and planet
Triple Bottom Brewing in Philadelphia gives fair-chance jobs to the formerly incarcerated and housing insecure. Tess Hart, the small craft brewery's co-founder, joins us.
Air Date: May 2, 2025 10:00 am
Listen 15:34A comprehensive guide to the many run groups in and around Philly
Find the fitness community that fits your schedule, location and vibe. Most are free to join.
3 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: The Philly Sports Guy — without his face paint
Philly sports fans have a bad reputation. Diehard super fan Jamie Pagliei is beloved as 'The Philly Sports Guy' and while his fandom is family-friendly, it is always intense.
Air Date: April 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Listen 12:17Studio 2 Extra: Meet the O.G. Philly Elmo
You've seen him - the furry red muppet leading the PME drumline down a city street. Tony Royster, founder of PME and often the guy in the costume, joins Avi Wolfman-Arent.
Air Date: April 11, 2025 11:30 am
Listen 12:15Whether it’s a Philly rooftop, community space, or lush backyard, two longtime experts will share their best tips and tricks for taking care of your garden this spring.
Air Date: April 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:15Studio 2 Extra: Will Smith releases new music, reflects on Philly
Will Smith returns to music after two decades with his new album, "Based on a True Story." He spoke with Cherri Gregg about his connection to his hometown and personal growth.
Air Date: April 10, 2025 5:00 am
Listen 14:21Native-plants champion Doug Tallamy says individuals should reduce the amount of lawn they have and plant more native plants in his latest book, “How Can I Help?”
3 months ago
The pros and cons of ‘gentle parenting’
A style where moms and dads stay closely attuned to their child’s emotions has become hugely popular among millennials. Critics say those kids don’t understand boundaries.
Air Date: April 2, 2025 12:00 pm
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