The Boghouse

The Boghouse

Matt and Melissa Dunphy buy a magic theater from a pedophile, discover treasure, and become accidental amateur archaeologists.

Episode 01: Introduction

Melissa and Matt consider investing in a live/work space and discover a real estate listing for a theater with a sordid past.

01-27
01:03:45

Episode 02: Money

Melissa and Matt are frustrated by architects and banks. Will they prevail?

01-27
52:33

Episode 03: Demolition

Melissa and Matt tear down walls and make surprising discoveries.

01-27
01:15:13

Episode 04: Dig

Melissa and Matt unearth old pottery, and make a strong effort to stop unearthing old pottery.

02-03
01:30:30

Episode 05: Ceramics in America

Melissa and Matt get a visit from experts in the field of ceramics, and learn more about what they've found.

02-10
58:11

Episode 06: Hannah Callowhill

The Boghouse becomes a history podcast: first subject, Hannah Callowhill Penn.

02-18
01:12:44

Episode 07: Mifflin and Carpenter

Exploring the quirks of two colonials who first developed 103 Callowhill Street.

02-25
01:15:43

Episode 08: Introducing Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams: baker, merchant, man about town, and owner of 103 Callowhill Street.

03-11
01:23:54

Episode 09: War and Ennion

Continuing the story of Daniel Williams and his son Ennion during the Revolutionary War.

03-18
01:14:09

Episode 10: Quakers and Slavery

As Daniel Williams sells 103 Callowhill Street, it becomes apparent he is behind the curve on Quaker attitudes towards slavery.

03-25
59:16

Episode 11: The Atrocious Crimes of Antoine Probst

Antoine Probst, America's first true crime media sensation, drank lager right under I-95 after committing mass murder.

04-01
01:21:19

Episode 12: Supplement to Antoine Probst

A dramatic reading of The Life, Confession, and Atrocious Crimes of Antoine Probst.

04-07
30:43

Episode 13: Murder and Mayhem in the Messuages

Stories of true crime in 19th century Philadelphia's Tenderloin district.

04-08
55:25

Episode 14: Conversation with a real archaeologist

Historical archaeologist and materials specialist Debbie Miller talks about her experience in the field

04-15
01:10:53

Episode 15: Intermission

When a planned interview falls through, Matt and Melissa give a quick State of the Podcast

04-22
05:16

Episode 16: Construction with Larry

Contractor Larry Alice joins Matt and Melissa to chat about post-privy-digging construction

04-29
50:30

Episode 17: The Privy Diggers (part 1)

Michael Frechette and Tom Salvatore have a fireside chat with Matt and Melissa Dunphy

05-06
58:39

Episode 18: The Privy Diggers (part 2)

Matt and Melissa continue their conversation with Tom and Michael, then share a first-hand privy digging experience

05-17
01:08:35

Episode 19: Q and A

Melissa and Matt answer listener questions

05-28
01:15:51

Episode 20: New Developments

Melissa goes full archaeologist at Dish Camp, Matt goes to an art gala in the World Trade Center

09-06
01:22:44
This podcast is like going on a great mystery adventure with good natured people who giggle at gutter humor. It's great fun, and very interesting.

Jeff Frost

This podcast is like going on a great mystery adventure with good natured people who giggle at gutter humor. It's great fun, and very interesting.

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