Whether it was cow paths or Puritan obstinance, the roots of Boston's grid-less city run deep. To talk about the city's unique geography, we're joined by Andy Woodruff, author of the new book Boston in 50 Maps. Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles Strangers by Belle Burden Widow's Bay on AppleTV What's the Best Way? (SNL) Jason Kelce in goes full Mummer. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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