Archives: Episodes
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warnings on alcohol labels. Could updated labels, taxes, fewer liquor stores or advertising bans make Americans drink less?
Air Date: January 7, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41How to feel alive in a world that wears us down
Do you feel blah? Does your life feel drab and unexciting? Do you have a vague sense of emptiness? You could be languishing…and you’r ...
Air Date: January 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Origin Stories and How We Become Who We Are
Origin stories connect us to the past and speak to what shaped us. On this episode, we’ll listen back to some of our favorite origin stories.
Air Date: January 3, 2025
Listen 49:05With President-elect Trump heading back to the White House in two weeks, we’ll discuss what tops his to-do list and look at where his controversial cabinet nominations stand.
Air Date: January 2, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17Timothee Chalamet talks with Patrick Stoner about letting his portrayal of Bob Dylan’s character be as opaque as the man. ...
Air Date: January 2, 2025
What we’re grateful for, and the weirdest stories of 2024
Cherri and Avi say goodbye to 2024 by revisiting the wacky, wild local headlines that made us laugh this year. And, happy tears as listeners share what they're thankful for.
Air Date: December 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:56Studio 2 Extra: Livin’ the cake life with champion baker Lily Fischer
Fischer runs Fishtown's Cake Life Bake Shop. She won Cupcake Wars among other baking competition shows. She talks with Avi about nostalgia, joy and Beyonce's birthday cake.
Air Date: December 27, 2024 1:00 pm
Listen 13:50‘Obsessed with Painting’: Artist Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye
Jamie Wyeth comes from an artist dynasty. His father is Andrew Wyeth and grandfather N.C. Wyeth. Jamie Wyeth join us to talk about finding his own artistic vision.
Air Date: December 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:57A look at how music affects our brains, and its power to treat illnesses ranging from Parkinson’s to depression.
Air Date: December 27, 2024
Listen 50:50Where to eat in Philly right now, Low Cut Connie’s rock & roll, stars of Hamilton
We count down the most essential restaurants in our region with food critic Craig Laban. Plus, musical interviews with Philly band Low Cut Connie -- and the cast of Hamilton.
Air Date: December 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40The all-time great holiday movie debate
Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!
Air Date: December 24, 2024 1:00 pm
Listen 51:47Studio 2 Extra: Famous TV and movie houses…and what it’s like to live inside
Picture the house from Home Alone, Full House or Friday. In a new documentary, NJ's own Tommy Avallone reveals the perks, and the consequences, of living in a famous home.
Air Date: December 20, 2024
Listen 9:44The only thing standing between Albie & the big party on Friday is a never-ending Thursday night. Is it possible to speed up time?! ...
Air Date: December 20, 2024
Listen 8:48Tis the Season to Celebrate a Cape May Christmas
Cape May holiday tour, cocktails at The Virginia Hotel, Johnson’s Corner Farm & more!
Air Date: December 20, 2024