If you’ve been watching over the past few weeks, you know I’m conducting a special series of interviews before I sign off as host of Greater Boston. The guests run the gamut. They’re renowned experts, public officials and personal friends, and they’ve all made an impact on this show and this community. 

We’ve got an extra special edition in store, one I’ve been looking forward to. You know him as the polished, sophisticated connoisseur of Boston’s cultural scene. But that wasn’t always his beat. 

Jared Bowenstarted here right out of Emerson College in October of 1998 as a production assistant, working his way up the ranks to reporter and now esteemed arts editor for WGBH. He is also a good friend and trusted colleague.