About us
If you feel politically stuck in the middle between clowns to the left and jokers to the right, you’ve found the perfect Meetup group to join! Inspired by Michael Smerconish’s The Mingle Project, this group will meet to discuss hot topics and news events with people from different backgrounds and points of view.
If you’re an independent thinker and want to join a conversation with people of diverse views, then you’ve found the right place.
Upcoming events
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Smerconish Mingle Meetup Philadelphia #9
El Poquito, 8201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, USThe Mingle Meetup – Round Nine!
Thursday, June 25 | 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 El Poquito, Chestnut Hill
🍸 Happy Hour & Mingling: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
🗣️ Group Discussion Begins: 6:00 p.m.We’re excited to gather again for our ninth Philly Mingle Meetup and continue building something that has become increasingly special with each gathering.
What began as a small experiment has grown into a community of more than 15 s5 members—people connected by curiosity, respectful dialogue, and a desire to engage with ideas and one another in meaningful ways. Every meetup has brought thoughtful conversation, new perspectives, and connections that extend beyond a single evening, and we’re looking forward to continuing that momentum.
As always, the first half hour is dedicated to casual mingling (with happy hour pricing available)—a chance to grab a drink, meet someone new, reconnect with familiar faces, and settle in before our group discussion begins at 6:00. A quick reminder: attendees are responsible for their own food and drinks.Sign-ups remain simple and open:
If you RSVP—whether marked as “going” or listed on the waitlist, you are welcome to attend. Meetup’s RSVP limits won’t prevent participation, so if you’ve added your name, we hope you’ll join us.Inspired by The Mingle Project, these gatherings are designed for people who value thoughtful conversation, openness to different viewpoints, and listening as much as speaking. Expect good food, relaxed conversation, and discussion around the ideas shaping our communities and everyday lives.
Have topics you’d love the group to explore? Send them along—we’re always looking for new questions and fresh perspectives to spark conversation.Whether this is your first meetup or your ninth, we’d love to have you there.
Questions? Feel free to email joe.stanzione@gmail.com or send a message through Meetup.Looking forward to another great evening together.
Joe Stanzione
7 attendees
Past events
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