In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito talks with Joe Wilson Jr., Director of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, about what it actually takes to build a city people want to stay in, not just visit. From permitting and producing major public events like PVDFest to stewarding public art, nightlife strategy, and World Cup fan activations, Joe breaks down why “visitor experience” only works when it protects the real capital: the people. The conversation unpacks activation of public space, lighting as a character in cities, cultural heritage tourism, and why New England’s strength isn’t in competing state by state, but in telling a shared regional story that turns proximity into momentum.

In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with Becky Lewis, founder of Invictus Records, to explore a different kind of record label — one built to protect artists instead of exploiting them. Becky breaks down why most musicians still can’t make a living in a streaming-first world, how traditional contracts create massive power and information imbalances, and what it looks like to build a more transparent, partnership-driven model where artists keep ownership and control. From masters and publishing to mental health, mobility, and the “label-plus” vision Invictus is building, this conversation is a grounded look at how the industry could work, and why it has to.

In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with Vincent Errichetti, founder of Taste of Massachusetts and Taste of New England, to explore what travel and tourism content actually does when it’s done right: drive foot traffic, shape demand, and fuel local economies. From building a creator-owned brand after getting laid off, to realizing that storytelling consistently outperforms aesthetics and virality, Vincent breaks down why trust, consistency, and distribution matter more than hype. The conversation challenges how brands approach influencer marketing, calls out the cost of sounding like a commercial, and explains why real stories, not polished moments, are what convert attention into action.