DotLife
A Podcast about Dorchester
Latest Episodes
Corean Reynolds, Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston, and Kurt McLaughlin, Managing Partner of Sorrel & Lime, joined to talk about night life in Dorchester. Bill Forry and Erin talked about this week's headlines and happenings. mynameisblueskye performed a Tiny Dot Concert complete with original poetry.
Lisa Pollack, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer from BPL, spoke about the library services and value to the community. Bill Forry and Yawu Miller joined to talk politics. Richie Parsons and Elisa Birdseye played a Tiny Dot Concert.
To kick off season 2, we spoke with union leaders about how Dorchester is at the heart of the Boston labor movement. Jiggin' at the Jug, which is playing two shows at The Strand on September 6, gave us a sneak preview for this week's Tiny Dot. Bill Forry joined to kick off football season and discuss the election.
In our final episode of the season, Erin talks about dogs with Mark Armour of The Pooped Pooch and Andrea Viveiros of Connect The Dogs. Erin and Bill Forry cover Dorchester Reporter headlines and pontificate about season one of DotLife. Codeswitch plays a Tiny Dot Concert.
Erin joins Bill Forry to highlight the week's news from the Dorchester Reporter. Mike Omenazu from Boston Legacy FC talks about the details of the White Stadium project. Former Rochester NY Mayor and NYS Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy recalls the infamous Paetec Park stadium project in Rochester, and provides perspective on Boston's White Stadium. Troy Caruana plays a Tiny Dot concert.
Erin joins Columbia-Savin Hill Civic President Bill Walczak on his roof at the tippy top of Savin Hill. Bill Forry and Erin reconvene in the Dorchester Reporter office to discuss their travels and the week's news. The Fred Woodard Collective plays a Tiny Dot Concert.
On this Independence Day, we dive into the Revolutionary War Battle of Dorchester Heights with Willy Logan, associate professor of history at Union Adventist University in Lincoln, Neb. Seth Daniel covers this week's news from the Dorchester Reporter assisted by The Force. Poruk plays a Tiny Dot Concert.
Jack Pelletier from Ashmont Cycles and Mandy Wilkens from Boston Cyclists Union talk about the benefits of a bicycling lifestyle, how beginners can get started, and the best places to ride around DOT. Bill Forry and Erin take a break from the heat in the Dorchester Reporter news room. Phil Berman of Phil and the Flying Leap plays a Tiny Dot Concert.
Folks from the Greater Boston Food Bank and Dorchester Community Fridge join the pod to discuss food access, security, and justice in Dorchester. Erin laments the Stanley Cup final with Bill Forry during the new segment with the Dorchester Reporter. Erin meets Paul Willis at Just Book-ish for a Tiny Dot Concert.
The team from BostonX in Adams Village demystifies and clarifies cosmetic procedures from Botox to IV hydration and medical weight loss. Erin joins Bill Forry at the Dorchester Reporter HQ to cover the week's news. Travels With Brindle plays a Tiny Dot concert on the banjolele.

Welcome to DotLife, a podcast all about what’s happening in Dorchester. We’re shining a light on local events, small businesses, current events, neighborhood landmarks, and the real issues that matter to the people who live here.
Whether you’ve been in Dorchester your whole life or you’re just getting to know the area, DotLife helps you stay connected to the stories, voices, and energy that make this community one-of-a-kind.
Tune in and tap into what makes Dorchester, well… Dorchester.