DotLife
A Podcast about Dorchester
Latest Episodes
In honor of Dyngus Day, we chatted with Erica Stocks from the Polish American Citizens Club and the Polish American Heritage and Community Foundation about Dorchester's Polish Triangle, its deep Polish roots and why Polish food is the best. Seth Daniel and Bill Forry from the Dorchester Reporter covered the week's news. Gimmick played a Tiny Dot concert.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins the podcast with Erin and Bill Forry from the Dorchester Reporter for a Dorchester-focused conversation on the policies shaping one of the city’s most important neighborhoods. From street infrastructure and transit investments to major development projects like Columbia Point and DotBlock, she lays out what’s working and what's next. Lincoln Durham wraps up this week's episode with a Tiny Dot Concert.
This week, we speak with Dr. Bisola Ojikutu about Boston’s Black life expectancy report and the growing gap in how long residents live. The conversation explores the root causes of these disparities and what it will take to create meaningful change. Bill Forry joins us for a Dorchester Reporter update. Lonely Leesa and the Lost Cowboys play the Tiny Dot concert.
For this weekend before St. Patrick's Day, we spoke with Oran McGonagle of McGonagle's on Neponset about his experience with the Ireland-Dorchester connection. We also spoke with Ed Forry about the Boston Irish Magazine and Irish Honors Dinner. The Dorchester Reporter crew covered the week's news. Bermuda Search Party played the Tiny Dot concert.
This week's podcast welcomed Jeff Thielman, President and CEO of the International Institute of New England (IINE), who talked to us about the challenges immigrant families face and the support systems working to help them navigate an uncertain moment. Bill and Erin talked about the week's news at McGonagle's pub. The Femmes played a Tiny Dot concert.
On this week's episode, the podcast went to Tavolo on Dot Ave. to speak with the executive board at Ashmont Adams Neighborhood Association and share some laughs. Seth Daniel joined from the Dorchester Reporter to talk headlines. Monument Hill played a Tiny Dot concert.
Dorchester's newest cannabis shop, Surf's Up, is opening on Gallivan Boulevard. Bill Forry talks about the news headlines from the Dorchester Reporter. Melo Green plays a Tiny Dot concert.
In this first episode of season 3 of DotLife, Linda Pham from Tết in Boston speaks about the Feb. 13th event celebrating the Lunar New Year and her experience growing up in Dorchester. Bill Forry joins from the Dorchester Reporter. Three At Home plays a Tiny Dot Concert.
This week, we review holiday buying trends at Dorchester's bookstore, Just Book-ish with co-founder Porsha Olayiwola. Bill Forry and Seth Daniel from the Dorchester Reporter walk us through the week's news, and preview the big Bills/Patriots matchup this weekend. Merry Merry plays a Tiny Dot concert.
Mike Wilson, owner and pharmacist at Crawford Drugs on Dorchester Avenue, joined the podcast this week to talk about independent pharmacies and the overarching Dorchester pharma landscape that has seen several recent exits. Bill Forry returns from the Dorchester Reporter to discuss the week's news. Jim Lawrence Wilson performs a Tiny Dot concert.
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.