Episodes
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S1 E26 What's On Tap: Hocus Pocus 2: 2 Hocus 2 Pocus
We celebrate the official start of spooky season with tips for visiting Salem, Mass., for Halloween. Plus, why can’t old, out-of-service Orange Line trains be turned into diners or art exhibits? -
S1 E25 What's On Tap: How to interview a dog
The first rule of interviewing dogs: Hold your microphone tight in case the dog mistakes it for a toy. Paris and Jeremy share their hot pet-interviewing tips and talk about rising COVID amounts in Boston-area wastewater. -
S1 E24 What's On Tap: The scoop on scoops (and COVID boosters)
When should you get your COVID booster? We talk about the ins and outs of getting boosted. Paris and Jeremy also talk about the most elite desserts and listeners’ favorite ice cream flavors. -
S1 E23 What's On Tap: Entangling Snow Cone the Right Whale
An animal shelter in Worcester County is offering to take in the pets of people fleeing Hurricane Ian in Florida. We also check in with Snow Cone, a right whale entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Nantucket, and list our favorite places to cry in public. -
S1 E22 What's On Tap: The heat is not on (yet)
Fall came to New England as it always does: Suddenly. And with fall come arguments about when to turn on the radiators (New England consensus: not yet) and discussions about timing flu shots and COVID boosters for optimal effectiveness. We also wrap up our Boston Cannabis Week coverage by hearing from you about your thoughts on cannabis use, legalization, and science. -
S1 E21 What's On Tap: I’m Nia Long, and don’t you forget it
We discuss disciplinary action Celtics Coach Ime Udoka (and fiance of icon Nia Long) is facing for an alleged relationship with a staff member. We also keep our Boston Cannabis Week coverage going by getting an inside look at how edibles are made. Don’t forget to wish Jeremy a very happy birthday by tweeting him @jersiegel. -
S1 E20 What's On Tap: Stopping traffic for the climate
Climate protestors with the group Extinction Rebellion took to the streets Wednesday morning, blocking traffic to demand a moratorium on fossil fuel projects. We also have some updates about the migrants brought to Martha’s Vineyard from Texas, by way of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. -
S1 E19 What's On Tap: Should marijuana be federally legalized?
We hear your opinions about whether the federal government should legalize cannabis. And we also hear from people on the Orange Line on its second day back — trains are slower, but at least they’re there, right? -
S1 E18 What's On Tap: Shiny, happy(ish) Orange Line
It’s the first day of Orange Line service since mid-August, and Jeremy is riding the rails again. We hear from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on the end of the 30-day shutdown and talk to morning commuters about what improvements they’ve noticed. We also remember the legendary Eric Jackson, dean of Boston jazz radio and longtime host of GBH’s Eric in the Evening, who died this weekend at age 72. -
S1 E17: What's On Tap: Martha’s Vineyard migrants moving to Cape Cod
The 50 people who arrived on Martha’s Vineyard Wednesday are moving from a one-shower shelter on the island to temporary housing on a military base in Cape Cod. Paris and Jeremy recap the latest developments and get ready for the weekend with some marshmallow Fluff.
