Episodes

  • Kelce Overload, Wing Bowl Movie & the Phanatic Has a Baby

    Kelce Overload, Wing Bowl Movie & the Phanatic Has a Baby
    Oct 22 2024
    It’s a Philly pop culture roundup! We’re talking about how the Kelce family is just … everywhere, plus a documentary about Wing Bowl and a question we can’t answer: Would you have a baby with the Phanatic? Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Johnny Goodtimes, Philly’s legendary quizzo host. They also chat about Philly sports, books, and the “Abbott Elementary”/“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” collaboration. Sign up for Johnny’s newsletter to stay up up-to-date on his events and Philly recommendations. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 8 Years of Philly Music Fest

    8 Years of Philly Music Fest
    Oct 21 2024
    Philly Music Fest starts this week. It’s seven nights of music from 23 Philly bands and artists representing rock, hip hop, bluegrass, jazz and more. Not only is PMF centered around music, it hopes to connect industry professionals to the city’s creative community. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Greg Seltzer, founder and producer of the festival, to talk about the sounds of the city and how to keep a local music festival running for eight years. Check out the whole lineup on their website and reserve your spot for the Inside Hustle 2024 event here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Philly is the Center of the Political Universe

    Philly is the Center of the Political Universe
    Oct 18 2024
    It’s the Friday News Roundup! If you’ve recently tuned out all the election drama, we’ve got you covered. Since the race for president is now centered on Pennsylvania, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris – and Elon Musk! – have been campaigning in and around Philly. Our city might be the most significant in the country when it comes to determining who moves into the White House, but there are new complaints that the Harris operation isn’t properly organized and Trump is making inroads with Black and blue-collar voters. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, City Cast Philly executive producer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local and national journalism: Inside Trump’s bizarre first town hall in the Philly suburbs, which included a 30-minute playlist party and election date flub Kamala Harris campaigns in Bucks County with former GOP lawmakers, ex-Trump aides Trump sways and bops to music for 39 minutes in bizarre town hall episode Musk Is Going All In to Elect Trump Philly officials criticize Kamala Harris’ campaign for overlooking their role in winning Pennsylvania: ‘They’ll blame us if we lose’ ‘Pennsylvania is such a mess’: Inside Team Harris’ unusual levels of finger-pointing The grieving mother who was caught off guard when she appeared in a Trump ad asks the former president to intervene In deep-blue Philly, working class voters are shifting toward Republicans Check your voter registration status here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Philly's New Animated Family on FOX

    Philly's New Animated Family on FOX
    Oct 17 2024
    There’s a new, extremely Philly, animated show on FOX, called “Universal Basic Guys.” Host Trenae Nuri talks with Adam and Craig Malamut, two brothers and self-taught animators who are now bringing the culture and accents of the Philly region to a national audience. Catch the show on Sunday nights right before “The Simpsons!” Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Why Political Ads are Everywhere in Pennsylvania

    Why Political Ads are Everywhere in Pennsylvania
    Oct 16 2024
    Political commercials are everywhere in Pennsylvania right now, to the tune of more than $430 million so far. So who’s paying for all of this, and why are they so negative? Our colleague at City Cast Pittsburgh, host Megan Harris, speaks with PublicSource’s Charlie Wolfson about the men and masks behind the money. Charlie’s “Spot Check” series will publish most Thursdays leading up to the November election. He also tracked many of the billionaires and concealed donors who’ve flooded Pennsylvania screens with attack ads, and helps explain how their ads differ from those explicitly endorsed by candidates and their parties. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • The Local Stories About to Be National

    The Local Stories About to Be National
    Oct 15 2024
    Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Philly's own Trenae Nuri along with hosts from our daily local shows in Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, and Portland. City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Pennsylvania Showdown: Casey & McCormick Face Off for Senate Seat

    Pennsylvania Showdown: Casey & McCormick Face Off for Senate Seat
    Oct 11 2024
    It’s the Friday News Roundup, senate election edition! The U.S. Senate race in our state could determine control of Congress. Is the Democrat really letting fentanyl in over the border? Does the Republican really live in Connecticut? Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Katie Meyer, government editor/reporter at Spotlight PA and Charles McElwee, editor of Real Clear Pennsylvania and writer for Politico Magazine. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to the candidates for U.S. Senate Kamala Harris’ Pennsylvania Problem Inside the Battle for America’s Most Consequential Battleground State Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Debate: Bob Casey & Dave McCormick Find your polling place here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • This Shocking 20th Century Music Sub-Genre Has Philly Connections

    This Shocking 20th Century Music Sub-Genre Has Philly Connections
    Oct 10 2024
    Have you heard of novelty songs? Considered a part of the pop music genre in the 20th century, these wacky songs range from spooky to sultry. Host Trenae Nuri talks about this genre’s connection to Philly with Kira Coviello, also known as @honest2Betsy, a local content creator who highlights these vintage songs in her work. Check out Kira’s work @honest2betsey on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Youtube. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins