There’s an artist in Philadelphia creating their own blueprint, and we think you’ll find her vision and path really fascinating. This artist is developing a personal artistic practice while working within established Philly arts institutions and simultaneously building their own. Her goals are many, but at her core is a drive to help people feel seen and make art more accessible–including curating exhibitions with new artists and building price points and options for first-time buyers. This a...
Jun 2
1 hr 6 min
***Help us grow: This is just an excerpt of this month's Editor's Table. Full Editor’s Table episodes are only available to our Patreon members, who also get other benefits, like monthly bonus columns and free access to future events. Main feed episodes may also eventually contain ads, and Patreon members will also get an ad-free podcast feed when that happens. Learn more, become a member, and support this independent effort here: patreon.com/streetsdept Welcome to our monthly Editor’s Table ...
May 26
14 min
If you’re on our side of the social media algorithms, you’ve likely also seen many videos from different Philadelphians hoping for a Zohran Mamdani-type to rise in Philly politics. And, as we see it, there are a number of City and State politicians who might fit the criteria. Today’s guest is one of them. *** Learn how you can support the Streets Dept Podcast and get access to bonus content and events by visiting: Patreon.com/StreetsDept *** In this episode, host Conrad Benner talks with Penn...
May 19
56 min
If we were to make a Mount Rushmore of artists who’ve changed Philadelphia, today’s guest would likely be at the top of most people’s list: Meg Saligman *** Learn how you can support the Streets Dept Podcast and get access to bonus content and events by visiting: Patreon.com/StreetsDept *** Meg is a self-described champion of humans. She’s an artist and muralist who has produced over 40 permanent public artworks worldwide, including some of the world's largest public murals. And she’s also no...
May 5
1 hr 3 min
There’s truly no one like R. Eric Thomas. A television writer, playwright, bestselling author, and the writer of a nationally syndicated advice column and weekly humor newsletter, Eric’s a man of fierce observation and stirring wit. Oh, and he was literally the very first guest on the Streets Dept Podcast back in 2017. In this episode, host Conrad Benner catches up with Eric and talks about the state of the world, managing a creative career while cultivating boredom, Beyonce, and the ar...
Apr 21
1 hr 2 min
Welcome to our first monthly Editor’s Table episode, where we offer behind-the-scenes conversations about podcasting, independent media, Philly, and the arts! Every month at the Table, you’ll hear Streets Dept founder/podcast host Conrad Benner, lead contributor Eric Dale, and podcast producer Alex Lewis. This month we talk about why re-launching the podcast at this moment makes a ton of sense, and how listener support is more crucial than ever. We learn more about the work, inter...
Apr 14
41 min
With science funding under threat and the internet full of misinformation, we have a hero among us: Sarah McAnulty. In this episode, host Conrad Benner talks with Sarah about the challenges and opportunities of this moment. Not only is Sarah arguably one of our country’s most successful science communicators, but she’s also a street artist. And really, the two for her go hand-in-hand. In her conversation with Conrad, Sarah gives some really practical advice for how to help increase biodiversi...
Apr 7
40 min
After a four year hiatus, Conrad is back to host more conversations with the creative minds shaping the world around us. Learn how you can support the podcast and get access to bonus content and events by visiting: Patreon.com/StreetsDept The Streets Dept Podcast is a collaboration between Conrad Benner (Host), Rowhome Productions (Producers), and Eric Dale (Creative/Research). Our main graphic photo is by Brad Rose. Our theme music is by Liz de Lise.
Apr 3
3 min
To kick off the 5th year of the Streets Dept Podcast, host Conrad Benner talks with a very special guest who's making a big announcement. That guest is Terrill Haigler, but there's a chance you know him better as "Ya Fav Trashman." Over the last few years, Terrill has turned a much-beloved Instagram account that he created to help Philadelphians better understand the challenges of sanitation work at the start of the pandemic into a movement for better streets. Now, he's hoping to take that en...
Sep 3, 2022
1 hr 10 min
On today's episode host Conrad Benner is joined by Rick Krajewski. Krajewski is a State Representative running for his second term serving PA's 188th District. He is a progressive Democrat in a PA Congress which has Republicans in control of both chambers of the state legislature. As he comes to the end of his first two-year term and runs for his second, we discuss the obstacles and opportunities of working in this congress, especially over the last two years with the added challenges created...
May 15, 2022
31 min
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