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"Philly is not a real place"
The BSR Podcast: Talking with Streets Dept founder Conrad Benner
Darnelle Radford
Today on the BSR Podcast, Darnelle welcomes Streets Dept founder, curator, podcaster, social-media maven, and all-around champion of Philly public art Conrad Benner. In this wide-ranging conversation, they dive into the issues behind the art, including the challenges of sustaining independent media outlets, advocating for public transit, and how we stay open to new ideas.
Conrad shares what he learned on his first trips overseas in his late 30s, how he helped spur overnight SEPTA service on the Broad Street Line, and talks about his viral social-media series, Philly is Not a Real Place, in which he spotlights wonderfully odd corners of our city. Listen on Apple Podcasts or watch the interview on YouTube below.
If you enjoy this conversation, head over to the newly relaunched podcast at Streets Dept, where Conrad is interviewing Philly talents like R. Eric Thomas. Be sure to subscribe and support Philly's independent media ecosystem!
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