In this episode Charlie Walbridge joins us to discuss the now protected corridor along the Cheat River in West Virginia. From there Charlie takes us through his career in paddling and gives us some behind the scenes details about his accident reporting.By Whitewater – The Hammer Factor

And just like that we’re back. In this episode Scott Shipley joins us to discuss the merits and feasibility of modifying rivers to make them less dangerous. From there we bring in Evan Dyer, Pete Frazer, Lou Kronzer and Robbie Gilson to discuss a nearly fatal pin at Go Left on the Green River. Enjoy and we’ll see you on the river!…

In this episode (#97) we talk with Cal OES Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Marshall. With an impressive 30 plus year background in emergency management, Chief Marshall has been serving with Cal OES since 2019. With California heading into its peak fire season, our discussion with Chief Marshall couldn't have come at a more relevant time. He provided us…

Want to learn more about what's happening in real estate? How about some tips of what to do and what NOT to do when listing your home? Want to be inspired? Then you should listen to our conversation with Maine real estate agent Lisa Andrade of North Point Realty! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lisa Andrade of North Point Realty is one of the top performing agent…

This episode (#96) of All Hazards gives us a view of Cal OES’s mission through a legal lens. We sit down with Cal OES Chief Counsel Jennifer Bollinger. She covers everything from how she became an attorney, and how she came to Cal OES and why she’s here for the long term. Daily life as a lawyer for state government is one thing - life at Cal OES is…

If you've been around Southern Maine for a few years, you've probably seen the transformation happening in downtown Biddeford. We had a chance to talk with Delilah Poupore about how Heart of Biddeford has been helping in revitalizing the city, how her experiences in different parts of the country have prepared her for her current role, what's comin…

See all the highlights from NFC HERE! https://hammerfactor.com/nfc-live-2022/ This is a good one! We bring on Freestyle World Champion, Landon Miller, to give us all the highlights from the World Championship in Britain. Joining the discussion is previous World Champion and faather of the current World Champion, Brian Miller. This segment can’t be …

If you're looking for fun things to do in Maine for every season, have we got a guest for you! We chatted with Maine travel and food writer Jennifer Hazard about the second edition of her book - The Maine Play Book: A Four-Season Guide to Family Fun and Adventure - as well as how she started in travel writing, her go-to spots in Maine, how she defi…

We learned a lot in this episode talking with Doctor Jess and Irina about Freedom MD! We talked about how their concierge urgent care service provides care in the comfort of people's homes, their aesthetics services provided in their clinic, how they deal with burnout, what inspires them, and more! ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Doctor Jess has worked as physic…

We had a great time talking with Maine singer, songwriter, and bandleader Gina Alibrio. We discussed how she found her way to Maine, the process of recording her new album Atlas, her favorite singers, what inspires her, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Gina Alibrio currently resides in Portland, Maine where in addition to being a session vocalist, s…

This was a great conversation that we had with Maine writer Gary Rainford. We talked about his newest book of poems called Adrift, how he came to writing poetry, how his surroundings on Swan Island influence him and his writing, his creative process, how he defines success, some of his favorite poets, and more! ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Gary Rainford lives…

We had the chance to chat with Van and Sumit Sharma, the founders of Rupee Beer - a craft beer specially designed to be paired with Indian and other spice-rich foods. We talked about their inspiration for the brew, their history growing up in the restaurant industry, how they've brought more diversity to the craft beer space, how they define succes…

Punch your ticket to the best seat in the house for the North Fork Championship HERE! https://hammerfactor.com/nfc-live-2022/ Take action on the Montgomery County boating ban HERE! Are carbon kayaks the future of whitewater? We bring on composites expert Ryan Bahn to tell us. As well Ed Gertler gives us the inside details on one of the most ridicul…

In this episode, we had a lot of fun talking with Maine painter and muralist Ryan Adams. He told us about his beginnings in art, his favorite projects, advice to aspiring artists and business owners, how he defines success, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Ryan Adams is a painter and muralist residing in his hometown of Portland, Maine with his wif…

In this episode, we sat down with Ethan and Bud from Aquaboggan Waterpark. We talked with Bud about his time getting the park off the ground over 40 years ago, how Ethan has stepped in as general manager, the exciting addition of the Saco Drive-In for this coming Summer, what inspires them, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Aquaboggan has been a Sou…

In this episode, had a chance to sit down with Khaled Habash who owns multiple businesses with his wife Jen. We talked about how they became "serial entrepreneurs", what it's like running a seasonal business, advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, how he defines success, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Khaled and his wife Jen are serial entrepreneurs a…

In this episode, we spoke with the founder of Fight Coffee, Anthony McKeown about how he's raising awareness and funds in the fight against human trafficking. We talked about the launching of his online coffee company, how they're making an impact on multiple levels, what is inspiring to him, and how others can join the fight as well! ABOUT OUR GUE…

This episode (#95) takes us to Greenville, California, where efforts to recover from the Dixie and Beckwourth Complex fires are accelerating as the finish lines comes into view. We talk with Cole Glenwright, Cal OES Recovery Operations Section Chief, who gives us some hopeful news about the final stretch in the marathon that is recovery in Plumas a…

In this episode, we had the chance to speak with Barry and Stacy Miller from Sea Love. We talked about how Stacy began making her own candles and scents, how that turned into a thriving business, how they work with other local businesses and makers, what success looks like for them, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Barry and Stacy are a husband-and…

In this episode, we had the chance to speak with Ellen and Amanda from Woodfords Family Services. With May being National Foster Care Month, we talked about what Woodfords does to help support foster parents and foster children, the different types of foster care, how to learn more about becoming a foster parent, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Wo…

A lot has happened since our last show. Weld went kayaking for 90 seconds in Chile, Louis came in with a top-ten result at the Little White Race, and Grace had a midlife crisis. #86 is gonna be a hell-of-a show! We have longtime and soon-to-be retiring Executive Director of American Whitewater, Mark Singleton on the show. Green Race and Little Whit…

This episode, we the chance to speak with teacher-turned-designer Alice Yardley! We asked her about the transition from teaching to designing her own line of handbags, how she got involved with New York Fashion Week during COVID, sustainability in fashion, advice for young designers, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Alice is a contemporary handbag d…

This episode, chatted with the husband and wife team of Paul and Kate Landry, the owners of Pine Point Grill in Scarborough and Fish Bones Grill in Lewiston. We talked about how they got started in restaurants, their desert island menu items, how they define success, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kate and Paul have owned and operated restaurants in Ma…

This episode, we had a chance to sit down with rapper and writer turned photographer and videographer, Sarah Violette. We talked about how she transitioned from performing to media, her passion for birdwatching and nature photography, how she maintains her passion for what she does, what inspires her, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sarah is a phot…

In this episode (#94) we talk with the new Cal OES Law Branch chief Donald O’Keefe. Governor Gavin Newsom appointed O’Keefe in December 2021, building on a distinguished career in law enforcement at both the local and federal level. In 2012, O’Keefe was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as the United States Marshal for the Northern Distr…

This episode, we talked with Maine singer and songwriter Mehuman. We chatted about her latest album, Beautiful Ashes, as well as her songwriting process, how she grew up in a musical household, her joy in collaboration with other musicians, her new podcast I Wish I Wrote It, inspiration, and how she defines success! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Folk hop for hi…

This episode, we sat down with Deirdre Frey - a Maine veterinarian and the owner of Vet At Your Door. We talked about her journey from engineering to becoming a vet, how she still uses those experiences in her daily work, how Vet At Your Door helps her both patients and doctors, what inspires her, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: iDeirdre earned a B…

We had the chance to talk with Julie Viola from Gorham Savings Bank about LaunchPad - Maine's premier small business competition. We chatted about this year's contest, how business owners and entrepreneurs can apply to be part of it throughout March, some tips on applying, past winners, why Maine is a great place to start a business, and much more!…

This week, we had the unique opportunity to talk with the CEO and founder of Maine's rocket company, Sascha Deri of bluShift Aerospace. They are the first company to commercially launch a rocket using bio-derived fuel and did it right here in Maine! We talked about what makes Maine a great place for a rocket company, nanosatellites, challenges he's…

California experiences numerous unique disasters that first responders and emergency managers must be ready to respond to at any moment. Training is a critical part of that process in which the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) builds confidence in their ability to respond to whatever comes their way. Over the last 50 years CSTI has …

In this episode, we spoke with the Executive Director of Engine, Jess Muise. We talked about how Engine feeds and develops the creative community in Biddeford, how her personal experiences led her to her current position, the skills she has picked up along the way (including welding), inspiration, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: An artist, nonprofit lea…

This week, we had a chance to chat with Maine artist Marie Spaulding. We talked about her journey from art student to teacher to full-time artist, mixed media painting, her love for nature and animals, how that inspires her art, how she defines success as a small business owner, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Marie Spaulding was born in Maine and has a…

In this episode, we spoke with Mark and Kelly Hassett, co-owners of MedCor Professionals in Scarborough. We talked about how they began their business, grown into a brick and mortar location, expanded their scope, balanced their business and marriage, what inspires them, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mark is a professional medical sales consultant and…

This week, we talk with Bill Benson, the executive director of Boots2Roots - a non-profit organization helping veterans find jobs and set down roots when relocating to Maine. We chatted about how his experience transitioning from military service helps him with his current role, how Boots2Roots helps veterans, how people can get involved, and much …

In this episode, we talked with Garrett Gordon, the co-owner of The Dump Guy Junk Removal in Scarborough. We chatted about how he came to start the business, how he's grown through the years, how he defines success, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Garrett started his company in 2002 with friend Jason Gilpatrick after being asked multiple times to haul v…

This week, we had the chance to have a conversation with Jenn Lever, the president of Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston. We talked about how her experiences after college prepared for her current role, how she fell in love with operations management, leadership, her favorite beers, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jenn is an Auburn, Maine native who gra…

In this episode, we spoke with Maine Realtor, mentor, and serial entrepreneur Tyler Hall. We talked about how he started out in business, what led him to real estate, what motivates him, how he builds his team, and how they're giving back to the community they work in! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tyler began his career with a record shattering 52 homes sold a…

This week, we chatted with Melissa Vigue and Nancy Cartonio from Bei Capelli Hair Salon in Scarborough. We talked about how they started as business partners, how they expanded their business through the past 20 years, what keeps them passionate about hair, how they define success, and much more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Nancy and Melissa founded Bei Capel…

La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia, o Cal OES por sus siglas en inglés, ha implementado cambios en la tecnología, transformando el sistema 9-1-1 de análogo a digital, y permitiendo con ello, un mejor proceso de comunicación y asistencia a emergencias. Y aunque el cambio no será identificado por el público en general, la diferencia será enorme pa…

In this episode, we were very excited to talk with Kathleen Pigeon from Maine's first dedicated gluten-free brewery, Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company! We chatted about how she went from brewing beer at home to opening a brewing company, what styles of beer they brew, how she defines success, and much more. ABOUT OUR GUEST: The original Lucky Pigeon, an…

This episode (#90) brings us up to speed on Next Generation 911 in California. 911.gov explains: “Because most 911 systems were originally built using analog rather than digital technologies, public safety answering points (PSAPs) across the country need to be upgraded to a digital or Internet Protocol (IP)-based 911 system, commonly referred to as…

This week, we welcomed Maine footwear designer Jackie Lindstedt from JAX & BARD back to the show to find out what she's been up to over the last eight months. She shared about her appearance on QVC, how she's changing the way she manufactures her shoes, design ideas, inspiration, and more. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jackie "Jax" Lindstedt, a seasoned footwea…

In this episode, we talked with Maine entrepreneur and business owner Daniel Finnemore from Box Of Maine. We talked about how he started selling online, how he finds the unique Maine-made products that go into his boxes, how growing up the son of an entrepreneur inspired him, how he defines success, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Daniel was born and ra…

This week, we had a blast with Marwan Alqayyar, an inspiring young entrepreneur and owner of 207 Kicks in Saco, Maine. We talked about how he began reselling sneakers at the age of 14, how he's expanded from selling to his friends to a brick-and-mortar store, his favorite sneakers, lessons he's learned, what inspires him, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST:…

In this episode, had a chance to speak with Maine singer and songwriter Laurie Jones. We talked about her new album, Dark Horse, how the recording process and songwriting was different from her other albums, how Maine influences her as a musician, badass women, inspiration, and more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Laurie Jones is an American Singer/songwriter th…