Vern Anastasio
Host of Philly Built
Vern Anastasio has hosted 39 Episodes.
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The power of parks, with Tony Sorrentino
November 4th, 2026 | 55 mins 28 secs
philadelphia, philly
We discuss the healing power, the ambitious plans and the enormous possibilities of our city's park system with urban planner Tony Sorrentino, the new CEO of the Fairmount Park Conservancy.
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Henri David, a Philly legend and lots more
October 21st, 2026 | 44 mins 15 secs
philadelphia, philly, philly history
In this week's episode we chat with Philly icon, jeweler to the stars, and host of the city's longest-running Halloween party — the one-of-a-kind Henri David.
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Philly City Councilmember-At-Large Rue Landau's Amazing Rookie Run
October 7th, 2026 | 42 mins
philadelphia, philly
In our season 6 premiere, Vern chats with Philly City Councilmember-At-Large Rue Landau.
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Summer Special: Run For Something (No Matter How Small)
August 20th, 2026 | 55 mins 18 secs
philadelphia, philly
We have a lil' summer special for ya: With election season coming up, we wanted to remind everyone that there's so many ways to get involved in your local elections.
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Uh Oh, George Bochetto
January 28th, 2026 | 47 mins 56 secs
philadelphia, philly
Philadelphia's most prominent Trump supporter - attorney George Bochetto -- joins us to talk about his legal battle to stop bike lane protections and whether or not immigrant human beings deserve the same rights as the Rizzo & Columbus statues he sued to protect before facing removal.
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6ABC's Maggie Kent On How To Do Philly Like A Local
January 14th, 2026 | 50 mins 1 sec
philadelphia, philly
Philly native Maggie Kent of Action News (6ABC) joins us in a roundtable discussion about Philly's hidden treasures to visit, explore and dine.
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Philly City Councilmember and Working Families Party leader Kendra Brooks
December 10th, 2025 | 34 mins 41 secs
philadelphia, philly
Councilmember Kendra Brooks talks about her problems with Mayor Parker's budget, her vision of Social Housing and Bob Brady's Wildwood Summer Bash as she leads the Working Families Party in Philadelphia.
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Jake Blumgart on the state of development in Philly
November 26th, 2025 | 44 mins 34 secs
philadelphia, philly
Inquirer real estate reporter Jake Blumgart joins us to talk about the Wanamaker building, the disaster at University of the Arts, Market East developement, Northern Liberties' new Piazza Alta and the commercial office crisis in center city... plus a report card for Mayor Parker.
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Run For Something
November 14th, 2025 | 41 mins 52 secs
philadelphia, philly
Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Rose of Run For Something, the organization helping folks all over the country get into (and win) local elected offices.
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Nathaniel Popkin & A Brief History Of Philadelphia
October 29th, 2025 | 1 hr 7 mins
history, nathaniel popkin, philadelphia
Celebrated author, filmmaker and Philadelphia historian Nathanial Popkin joins us on the 5th Season Premiere to talk about the current state of our city.
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A frank conversation with Larry Krasner
January 22nd, 2025 | 45 mins 9 secs
philadelphia, philly
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins us for a frank conversation about law, order and how he'll deal with the Trump administration's demands regarding immigration enforcement.
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Philly Prognosis for 2025 with Daniel Pearson
January 8th, 2025 | 39 mins 11 secs
philadelphia, philly
We welcome Daniel Pearson from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial board to discuss whether 2025 will be a happy new year for Chinatown, Philly’s Public Schools, SEPTA, the District Attorney and the current leadership of the city’s Democratic Party.
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FDR Park: Past, Present and Future
December 18th, 2024 | 45 mins 44 secs
philadelphia, philly
We talk zoning, greening, growing and building in and around FDR park with real estate guru and Packer Park community leader Barbara Capozzi.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: The FOOD Episode!
December 4th, 2024 | 40 mins 25 secs
philadelphia, philly
On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built.
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The One About Corruption w/ author Brett Mandel
November 19th, 2024 | 43 mins 9 secs
philadelphia, philly
Author Brett Mandell joins Philly Built to explore Philadelphia's culture of government corruption in his book: Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's Struggle Against an Epithet.
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Vision Zero with Chris Gale of the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia
November 7th, 2024 | 47 mins 12 secs
philadelphia, philly
Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, joins us to talk about Vision Zero Philly, a road infrastructure and engineering plan to ensure cars, bikes and pedestrians safely coexist on the streets of Philadelphia.