July 13, 2025

Ghosts, Cheesesteaks & Forgotten Cemeteries: Offbeat Philly’s Wild Side with Fayge!

Show Notes

What do Victorian tea parties, buried skeletons under Philly sidewalks, and kosher cheesesteaks have in common? Public historian and founder of Offbeat Philly, Fayge, joins Jo to talk about the quirky, hidden, and jaw-dropping side of Philadelphia’s history. From guiding ghost-curious tourists past forgotten graves to designing historical adult coloring books (yes, really), this episode is a deep dive into the fun, freaky, and fascinating world of Offbeat Philly.

🎨 Learn how Fayge crafts tours that balance fact and flair, why graveyards are everywhere, and which Philly cheesesteak actually counts.

👟 Whether you’re into dead presidents or vegan cheesesteaks, this one’s a walk through time—with laughs, drama, and sandwiches.

🔗 Find Fayge at OffbeatPhilly.com [http://offbeatphilly.com/] and the full pod at https://linktr.ee/Emptyhell

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