Episodes
Gabriel Escobar: From Paperboy to Editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer
When Gabriel Escobar was a young boy, he and his family immigrated from Colombia to America without knowing a word of English. Wh…
Chris Hytha: Using NFTs to Shed a New Light on Philadelphia's Archite…
Chris Hytha is a digital artist and photographer whose work focuses on architecture and the built environment.
Eli Kulp: The Chef Who Survived a Train Derailment
Eli Kulp is an award-winning Philly chef and podcaster who has overseen local restaurants such as Fork, and a.kitchen. One nigh…
Due Quach: From Refugee to Harvard-Educated CEO and Entrepreneur
Due is the founder and CEO of calm clarity, a social impact organization that helps people overcome adversity through nurturing a…
Terrill Haigler: How Ya Fav Trashman is Solving Philadelphia’s Litter…
Terrill Haigler is the Founder and face of Ya Fav Trashman, which is an online brand and Instagram account with over 30,000 follo…
Jeannine A. Cook: How Harriett's Bookshop Survived Prejudice, Protest…
Jeannine Cook is the Founder and Shopkeeper at Harriett's Bookshop, named after Harriett Tubman. In February 2020, Harriett's Bo…
[2019] Connor Barwin: The NFL Linebacker Rejuvenating Philly Public P…
At the time this episode was recorded, Connor Barwin was an NFL Linebacker. He has played for the Houston Texans, LA Rams, New Yo…
[2019] Madeline Bell: How an Overnight Pediatric Nurse Became CEO of …
Madeline Bell is the President & CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. When she first walked into CHOP as an employee, …
[2018] Chill Moody: HipHop Artist, Philly Music Ambassador, The Reaso…
Chill Moody (@chillmoody) is a HipHop artist, entrepreneur, and activist. In this discussion, we hear stories of his beginnings i…
[2019] Rakia Reynolds: Helping Serena Williams & Other Celebrities Sh…
Rakia Reynolds is the Founder & CEO of Skai Blue Media, a public relations agency that's worked with clients such as Serena Willi…
[2019] Tony Luke, Jr.: The Rise and Fall of a Cheesesteak Empire
Tony Luke, Jr. is a cofounder of Tony Luke's, a cheesesteak franchise with multiple locations. He's also an actor, TV personality…
[2019] Sharon Pinkenson: The Wardrobe Stylist Who Brought Hollywood t…
When this episode was recorded Sharon Pinkenson was the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office. Since the 90s…
[2018] Jesse Ito: 30 Under 30 Sushi Chef of Royal Izakaya & Sushi
When this episode was released, Jesse Ito was the Co-owner and Chef of Royal Izakaya & Sushi, a restaurant combo in Queen Village…
[2019] Michelle Angela Ortiz: Telling the Stories of Immigrants throu…
Michelle Angela Ortiz is a visual artist, skilled muralist, and community arts educator who uses her art as a vehicle to represen…
[2019] Michael Nutter: The 98th Mayor of Philadelphia
Michael Nutter served as the 98th Mayor of Philadelphia from 2008 through 2015. Before that, he had been a Member of City Council…
[2018] Judy Wicks: Pioneering Farm-to-Table at White Dog Cafe
Judy Wicks is the founder of the White Dog Cafe, a restaurant in University City that she started in the first floor of her house…
{2018} Todd Carmichael: La Colombe Cofounder & Reality TV Star
Todd Carmichael (IG: @todd_carmichael) is the co-founder and CEO of La Colombe Coffee Roasters.
[2018] Alex Scott: The Girl Who Fought Cancer With Lemonade
As told by her mother, Liz Scott, who is the Co-Executive Director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
[2018] William Tyrone Toms: Giving Resources to Every Creator at REC …
William Tyrone Toms is the Founder and Head of Strategy at REC Philly, a creative agency and incubator for local artists and crea…
[2018] Bon Ku, MD, MPP: The Designer of Health
Bon Ku is the founder and director of JeffDESIGN, the first Medical School program to center around Design Thinking. Hear how Bon…
[2019] Rebecca Rhynhart: Navigating the Great Recession as Treasurer …
Rebecca Rynhart is the first woman City Controller in Philadelphia history. Before that, she navigated Philly through the recessi…
[2019] Sarah Schwab: The Story of GRITTY!
At the time of this interview, Sarah Schwab was the Senior Director of Marketing for the Philadelphia Flyers. A few years ago, he…
[2019] Mike Solomonov & Steve Cook: The Chefs Behind Zahav, Federal D…
Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook are the chefs behind Cooknsolo, a collection of restaurants including Zahav, Federal Donuts, Dizeng…
Philly Who? is returning! What Philly stories do you want to hear?
Philly Who? is returning next week! We're taking nominations now for incredible Philadelphians who deserve to have their story to…