What we’re about
It's like a book club but for podcasts! We meet monthly at local restaurants to discuss this month's playlist, which is 5-7 episodes curated around a theme. See our events for upcoming meetings!
What to expect:
1.- Before the meeting, find time to listen to the playlist.
2.- At the meeting, there will be a sign that makes it easy to find us. Come by yourself or with friends, and be ready to have a discussion! First-timers and add-ons are encouraged to attend, as are folks we haven't seen in a while.
3.- We always make time to share our current faves, so be prepared to go home with a list of must-listens.
4.- The best way to stay informed is through our mailing list. Sign up here: https://podcastbrunchclub.com/boston/
Happy Listening
If you can't get to the playlist, you are absolutely still invited and encouraged to attend our events. There is always something to talk about!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- WBUR Festival + Street FairWBUR CitySpace, Boston, MA
I will be attending all day to podcast live tapings and talks. You can get tickets here. If you are not interested on the talks there is a free Street Fair around the festival. The WBUR Festival street fair features performances, food trucks, The Fluff Festival pop up, FOUND Vintage Market pop up and many additional activities for all ages.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the event organizers in any way. All attendees are responsible for purchasing their own tickets, preferably in advance, to ensure entry. Please make sure to check the official event page for ticket availability and details.
From the organizers: Join us May 29 - 31, 2025 for a weekend celebrating WBUR's 75th anniversary and featuring speakers such as Ina Garten, Roxane Gay, Ira Glass, Leslie Odom, Jr, Busy Philipps, Kristen Kish, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw
and many more. - OVER THE ROAD - Boston Podcast Brunch ClubBoqueria Seaport, Boston, MA
The eight part limited series can be found here.
About the podcast
Over the Road tells stories of America’s long haul truckers and is hosted by one among them — “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer — as he rolls through the hills of Kentucky to the meat patch of Nebraska, down the freeways of Texas and beyond.
A world with a lifestyle and mythology all its own, trucking is millions of drivers strong, increasingly diverse, and indispensable to the American economy. But that world is shifting as unprecedented technologies and regulations impact the daily reality of life on the road. Over eight episodes, we’ll listen closely as these realities play out. We’ll pull up to truck-stop counter debates and consider the differences between a ‘bedbugger’ and a ‘dock-bumper.’ We’ll recall tales of treacherous mountain roads and thousand-mile runs. We’ll find ourselves at an impromptu parking lot concert, seek out the best nanner nanner pudding off I-75, and spend Thanksgiving laid over at a produce market in Pompano Beach, thinking of loved ones back home.
With a blend of personal storytelling, humor and perception that can only come from those who’ve lived the stories, Over the Road is brought to listeners by Overdrive, the magazine read by owner-operator truckers across the country, and Radiotopia, home to extraordinary podcasts heard by millions.
- Pain - Boston Podcast Brunch ClubState Park, Cambridge, MA
What is pain, really? Is it just a signal from the body—or something far more complex? In this playlist, we explore pain not just as a physical experience, but as a cultural, psychological, and deeply human phenomenon. From the power of the mind to unlearn chronic pain, to the biases—gendered, racial, and institutional—that shape how pain is perceived and treated, these episodes invite us to reconsider everything we think we know about discomfort and healing.
This playlist was curated by Adela, founder of PBC and leader of the Chicago chapter, with input from Jessica, leader of the East Bay Chapter.
- Museum of Fine Arts On Display -The Lonely PaletteMuseum of Fine Arts , Boston, MA
Join us for a special edition of the Podcast Brunch Club in Boston as we gather at the New American Café at the Museum of Fine Arts for a delicious brunch and thought-provoking conversation. This month, we’ll be diving into select episodes of The Lonely Palette, the acclaimed podcast by Tamar Avishai, the MFA’s podcaster-in-residence. Known for her warm, engaging storytelling, Avishai brings artworks to life one piece at a time, making art history accessible and compelling. After our brunch discussion, we’ll head into the galleries to see the featured artworks in person—an immersive way to connect podcast insights with the masterpieces themselves. Listen to the episodes in partnership with the MFA below and come ready to discuss!
Find the playlist at Listen Notes.
