The Magic Gardens

'Rocky'

* For our Season 2 finale, we decided to analyze the classic underdog movie Rocky! Join us as we analyze how Philly first inspired Rocky, how Rocky then inspired Philly, and everything in between. There’s also some jawn at the end. Show Notes: * https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/how-rocky-put-philly-on-the-map-1.2675101 [https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/how-rocky-put-philly-on-the-map-1.2675101] * https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/rocky/ [https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/rocky/] * https://slate.com/culture/2020/09/philadelphia-movies-concrete-cowboy-inheritance-40-years-a-prisoner.html [https://slate.com/culture/2020/09/philadelphia-movies-concrete-cowboy-inheritance-40-years-a-prisoner.html] * https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2016/11/rocky-40th-anniversary [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2016/11/rocky-40th-anniversary] * https://www.phillymag.com/news/2006/11/28/requiem-for-a-heavyweight/ [https://www.phillymag.com/news/2006/11/28/requiem-for-a-heavyweight/] * https://www.witf.org/2020/05/15/yo-adrian-rocky-still-packs-a-punch-as-philly-favorite/ [https://www.witf.org/2020/05/15/yo-adrian-rocky-still-packs-a-punch-as-philly-favorite/] * https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/pennsylvania/articles/following-in-the-footsteps-of-rocky-in-philadelphia/ [https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/pennsylvania/articles/following-in-the-footsteps-of-rocky-in-philadelphia/] * https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/16/movies/steadicam-movies-garrett-brown.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/16/movies/steadicam-movies-garrett-brown.html] * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK5gvuLuxlo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK5gvuLuxlo] * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UACp_CQwN9o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UACp_CQwN9o] * https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/page/IamChuckWepner/chuck-wepner-recognized-rocky-fame [https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/page/IamChuckWepner/chuck-wepner-recognized-rocky-fame] * https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/awards [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/awards] * https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/all-rocky-and-creed-movies-ranked-by-tomatometer/ [https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/all-rocky-and-creed-movies-ranked-by-tomatometer/] * https://totalrocky.com/filming-locations [https://totalrocky.com/filming-locations] * https://www.associationforpublicart.org/artwork/rocky/ [https://www.associationforpublicart.org/artwork/rocky/] * https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/quintessential-rocky-tour-of-philadelphia/ [https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/quintessential-rocky-tour-of-philadelphia/] * https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/the-rocky-statue-and-the-rocky-steps/#rocky-tour-of-philly [https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/the-rocky-statue-and-the-rocky-steps/#rocky-tour-of-philly] * https://www.rockystatue.com/ [https://www.rockystatue.com/]

The Roots

This week on the podcast, we're getting down with Philly's official house band: The Roots! Join Meg and Ray as they break down how The Roots formed as a group, their musical influences/aspirations, their rise to stardom, and more. There's also some jawn at the end. Show Notes: * https://www.phillyvoice.com/avenue-of-the-roots-philadelphia-east-passyunk-ave-city-council-philadelphia-south-philly-queen-villlage/ [https://www.phillyvoice.com/avenue-of-the-roots-philadelphia-east-passyunk-ave-city-council-philadelphia-south-philly-queen-villlage/] * https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/honoree.php?id=127 [https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/honoree.php?id=127] * https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/verzuz-monica-and-brandy-make-peace-love-vibes-history-and-a-tiny-bit-of-shade.html/ [https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/verzuz-monica-and-brandy-make-peace-love-vibes-history-and-a-tiny-bit-of-shade.html/] * https://www.npr.org/2014/07/03/328167474/questlove-and-the-roots-how-a-hip-hop-band-conquered-late-night [https://www.npr.org/2014/07/03/328167474/questlove-and-the-roots-how-a-hip-hop-band-conquered-late-night] * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Roots [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Roots] * https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-roots-rapper-malik-b-dead-obit-1035827/ [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-roots-rapper-malik-b-dead-obit-1035827/] * https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/common-rapper-the-roots-things-fall-apart-roots-picnic-20190529.html [https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/common-rapper-the-roots-things-fall-apart-roots-picnic-20190529.html] * https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-roots-things-fall-apart/ [https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-roots-things-fall-apart/] * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_Fall_Apart_(album) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_Fall_Apart_(album)] * https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/walk-of-fame.php?sort=year [https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/walk-of-fame.php?sort=year] * https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/honoree.php?id=127 [https://www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org/honoree.php?id=127] * https://open.spotify.com/artist/78xUyw6FkVZrRAtziFdtdu?si=Egzb5L-5T52rkPEVH2sFIA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/78xUyw6FkVZrRAtziFdtdu?si=Egzb5L-5T52rkPEVH2sFIA] * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b89nnh91-U [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b89nnh91-U] * https://www.whourockinwit.org/ [https://www.whourockinwit.org/]

The Broad Street Bullies

This week on the podcast, we relive the glory days of Philadelphia hockey! Join Meg and Ray as they explore the birth of the Flyers franchise, their rise to prominence in the NHL, and how they earned the nickname ‘The Broad Street Bullies’. There's also some jawn at the end. Show Notes: * https://www.si.com/hockey/news/an-oral-history-of-the-broad-street-bully-era-philadelphia-flyers [https://www.si.com/hockey/news/an-oral-history-of-the-broad-street-bully-era-philadelphia-flyers] * https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/broad-street-bullies/ [https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/broad-street-bullies/] * https://thehockeywriters.com/broad-street-bullies/ [https://thehockeywriters.com/broad-street-bullies/] * https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-flyers/flyers-50-birth-broad-street-bullies [https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-flyers/flyers-50-birth-broad-street-bullies] * https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/flyers/20130206_Flyers_Notes___Director_Rob_Zombie_talks_about_Broad_Street_Bullies_movie.html [https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/flyers/20130206_Flyers_Notes___Director_Rob_Zombie_talks_about_Broad_Street_Bullies_movie.html] * https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/broad-street-bullies/ [https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/broad-street-bullies/] * https://www.si.com/hockey/all-access/helmet-holdouts-the-last-players-to-wear-helmets-in-the-nhl [https://www.si.com/hockey/all-access/helmet-holdouts-the-last-players-to-wear-helmets-in-the-nhl] * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJgMQDkyJH0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJgMQDkyJH0] * https://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/ed-snider-biography-chairman-comcast-spectacor-and-founder-philadelphia-flyers [https://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/ed-snider-biography-chairman-comcast-spectacor-and-founder-philadelphia-flyers] * https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/records/most-penalty-minutes-in-one-season-by-nhl-players.html [https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/records/most-penalty-minutes-in-one-season-by-nhl-players.html] * https://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/opinion/2013/07/hockey-hall-of-fame-finally-lifted-its-fog-on-fred-shero.html [https://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/opinion/2013/07/hockey-hall-of-fame-finally-lifted-its-fog-on-fred-shero.html] * https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/27681058/from-mascot-meme-megastar-how-gritty-took-world [https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/27681058/from-mascot-meme-megastar-how-gritty-took-world] * https://www.phillymag.com/news/2019/07/25/gritty-as-rocky/ [https://www.phillymag.com/news/2019/07/25/gritty-as-rocky/] * https://slate.com/culture/2020/11/gritty-2020-presidential-election-icon.html [https://slate.com/culture/2020/11/gritty-2020-presidential-election-icon.html] * https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/philadelphia-flyers-gritty-mascot-origin-story [https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/philadelphia-flyers-gritty-mascot-origin-story]

The Magic Gardens

This week on the podcast, we explore the artistic mastermind behind Philly’s Magic Gardens: Isaiah Zagar. Join Meg and Ray as they discuss Zagar's life, his inspirations as an artist, and the lasting impact of his work on the streets of Philadelphia. There's also some jawn at the end. * https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/ [https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/] * https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/philadelphias-magic-gardens/ [https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/philadelphias-magic-gardens/] * https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/about-us/mosaic-mural-map/ [https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/about-us/mosaic-mural-map/] * https://savingplaces.org/stories/the-magicians-code-how-philadelphias-magic-gardens-is-preserved-tile-by-tile#.X63ncshKjZs [https://savingplaces.org/stories/the-magicians-code-how-philadelphias-magic-gardens-is-preserved-tile-by-tile#.X63ncshKjZs] * https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/arts/magic-gardens-philadelphia-isaiah-zagar-restoration-20180807.html [https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/arts/magic-gardens-philadelphia-isaiah-zagar-restoration-20180807.html] * https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-xpm-2010-11-13-mc-magic-garden-1114-20101113-story.html [https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-xpm-2010-11-13-mc-magic-garden-1114-20101113-story.html] * https://vimeo.com/305989589 [https://vimeo.com/305989589] * https://unexpectedphilablog.com/2016/04/25/welcome-to-our-new-dumpster-diver-house-tour-isaiah-juia-zagar/ [https://unexpectedphilablog.com/2016/04/25/welcome-to-our-new-dumpster-diver-house-tour-isaiah-juia-zagar/] * https://wanderwisdom.com/travel-destinations/PhiladelphiasMagicGardentheMosaicArtofIsaiahZagar [https://wanderwisdom.com/travel-destinations/PhiladelphiasMagicGardentheMosaicArtofIsaiahZagar] * https://archive.is/20080819203543/http://www.mymidwestmagazine.com/2008/01/01/trash-to-treasure/#selection-553.0-553.180 [https://archive.is/20080819203543/http://www.mymidwestmagazine.com/2008/01/01/trash-to-treasure/#selection-553.0-553.180] * https://www.fleisher-ollmangallery.com/artists/philadelphia_wireman [https://www.fleisher-ollmangallery.com/artists/philadelphia_wireman] * https://www.huffpost.com/entry/outsider-artist-who-left-1200-sculptures-in-an-abandoned-alley-will-forever-remain-a-mystery_n_569fadd5e4b0a7026bf9bb09 [ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/outsider-artist-who-left-1200-sculptures-in-an-abandoned-alley-will-forever-remain-a-mystery_n_569fadd5e4b0a7026bf9bb09] * http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20111101000791 [http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20111101000791]

The Art of the Cheesesteak

This week on the Yo Philly Podcast, we are talking all things cheesesteaks! Join Meg and Ray as they discuss everything you need to know about the notorious Philly cheesesteak. There's also some jawn at the end. * https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/top-10-spots-for-authentic-philly-cheesesteaks/ [https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/top-10-spots-for-authentic-philly-cheesesteaks/] * https://6abc.com/jim-pappas-cheesesteak-philly-cheesesteaks/5335497/ [https://6abc.com/jim-pappas-cheesesteak-philly-cheesesteaks/5335497/] * https://philadelphiacheesesteakadventure.com/ [https://philadelphiacheesesteakadventure.com/] * https://www.inquirer.com/food/500-cheesesteaks-philadelphia-adventure-jim-pappas-20200115.html [https://www.inquirer.com/food/500-cheesesteaks-philadelphia-adventure-jim-pappas-20200115.html] * https://www.patskingofsteaks.com/history [https://www.patskingofsteaks.com/history] * https://www.thrillist.com/eat/philadelphia/the-philly-cheesesteak-commandments-with-tony-luke [https://www.thrillist.com/eat/philadelphia/the-philly-cheesesteak-commandments-with-tony-luke] * https://billypenn.com/2018/07/20/philly-taco-a-tourist-attraction-or-a-philadelphia-thing/ [https://billypenn.com/2018/07/20/philly-taco-a-tourist-attraction-or-a-philadelphia-thing/] * https://firstwefeast.com/features/2016/07/philly-cheesesteak-illustrated-history [https://firstwefeast.com/features/2016/07/philly-cheesesteak-illustrated-history] * https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/best-cheesesteaks-philadelphia/ [https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/best-cheesesteaks-philadelphia/] * https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/09/22/cheesesteak-history/ [https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/09/22/cheesesteak-history/] * https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/09/22/john-kerry-cheesesteak-philadelphia/ [https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/09/22/john-kerry-cheesesteak-philadelphia/] * https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/scrapple/ [https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/scrapple/] * https://www.eater.com/2015/9/1/9211867/scrapple-goetta-livermush-what-is-it [https://www.eater.com/2015/9/1/9211867/scrapple-goetta-livermush-what-is-it]