Best Brattleboro Podcasts (2024)

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BHS e457 - The Robb Sugaring Report 15:10

2d ago15:10

15:10

BAMS students interviewed Ben Robb of Robb Family Farm concerning this year's sugaring season. The Robb's have been sugaring on Ames Hill in West Brattleboro for four generations. It was a wide-ranging interview touching upon the polar vortex, the Canadian Maple Federation, changing taste palates, evolving technology and predicted long term trends …

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Bridge 54 Project, Solid Waste Program & EMS Policy 9:04

8d ago9:04

9:04

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on April 2, 2024 and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 as well as a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25. Show notes — April 2 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Summer Day Camp registrations are open now. The Planning Department is holding an …

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Madison, Wisconsin with Rick Rose 1:10:44

18h ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Rick retired on Dec 31 2023 with 35 years and 21 Emmy Awards under his belt as a producer, writer, and director. He began his work as a public service when he was elected as Dane County WI County Board Supervisor for which he will aim for reelection on 4/2/24. He is an advocate for the disenfranchised serving as a CASA volunteer in 3 states, as co-…

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Ep #176 - Jamshied Sharifi, composer orchestrator and keyboardist 29:02

6d ago29:02

29:02

Ep #176 with Jamshied Sharifi, composer, orchestrator and keyboardist. Jamshied Sharifi is in great demand as an orchestrator and won an award on Broadway for "The Band's Visit." He is a very expressive keyboardist and uses a breath controller when he plays. He writes original compositions for orchestra and produces music for many other artists.A W…

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BHS e456-Irah D Spaulding, early pilot 8:50

7d ago8:50

8:50

Irah D. Spaulding was 19 when he earned his pilot's license in 1912. Irah grew up on Elliot Street. He was the first person to fly an exhibition biplane at the Valley Fairgrounds. He served in World War I and continued flying experimental planes for the Navy after the war. Injuries caused him to leave the military in 1922. He would later have an in…

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BHS e455-Pleasant Valley Reservoir and Italian Immigrants 7:43

19d ago7:43

7:43

Pleasant Valley Reservoir is a vital piece of the Brattleboro water system. Here's the story of its 1909 construction and how Italian workers were involved in many of the major infrastructure projects of the time...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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Salt Lake City, Utah with Dwayne Atkinson 54:42

16d ago54:42

54:42

Dwayne was born/raised in the northern Utah area (Ogden, north of SLC) and also spent time in southern California (Oxnard) He was educated in Utah through high school, and went to Weber State University, majoring in Architecture, but discontinued his education. Raised in the area's predominant religion (Latter Day Saints, Mormon) Served a church mi…

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Ep #175 The World Fusion Show Sampler 2 28:12

20d ago28:12

28:12

Ep #175 The World Fusion Show Sampler #2The World Fusion Show Sampler #2 featuring six of our previous guests doing live in the studio music, most of which was never aired before today. No interviews. Massamba Diop, superstar from Senegal on tama (with Tony Vacca also on tama), Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets doing his trademark fiery spoken word…

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The Selectboard Transitions 10:03

25d ago10:03

10:03

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on March 21, 2024, the reorganizational meeting held on March 26, and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for April 2. Show notes — March 21 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch View the latest conceptual designs of the pool at Living Memorial Park here. Representative Town Meeting was hel…

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BHS e454-1932 Eclipse (and 1925) 6:25

21d ago6:25

6:25

The last major solar eclipse to pass over Brattleboro occurred in 1932. Radio was still a fairly new technology and scientists studied the impact of a solar eclipse on commercial radio signals. The press called this the first "spectator eclipse" as many people traveled to see the rare, natural phenomenon. Here is the story...…

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BHS e453-The Kipling's and Mary Cabot (part 2) 9:24

28d ago9:24

9:24

Carrie Balestier and Rudyard Kipling were married and moved to Vermont in 1892. They would remain in the Brattleboro area until a family feud caused them to move to England in 1896. Local historian Mary Cabot was a family friend and wrote about what caused them to leave...here's the story (portrait of Carrie Balestier Kipling)…

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Ithaca, New York with Kurt Becker 1:02:38

29d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

"Meet Kurt Becker, a seasoned public health professional with a rich journey of dedication and impact. Originally from Ithaca, NY, Kurt earned dual degrees in broadcasting and developmental psychology from Tompkins Cortland Community College. After moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, he finished courses at New Mexico State University and graduated fr…

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TWFS-podcast - ep #174 John Hughes composer and kora player 27:47

1M ago27:47

27:47

Ep #174 with John Hughes, composer and kora player, The kora is a 21 stringed harp that is common throughout West Africa. John builds his own koras employing his background as a sculptor and visual artist.A Worldsoul Records Production. www.derrikjordan.comFacebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=2265963090403675Youtube: https://youtu.b…

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BHS e452-Carrie And Rudyard Part 1 7:10

1M ago7:10

7:10

Caroline Balestier, a young woman from Brattleboro, married world-famous author Rudyard Kipling in January, 1892 while both were in London, England. The wedding took place during a flu epidemic that was sweeping through England at the time. This is the story of how Carrie and Kipling met and chose to settle in Brattleboro.…

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Legislators Return, Pool Project Plans on March 21 6:56

1M ago6:56

6:56

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on March 5 and previews an upcoming special meeting scheduled for March 21. Show notes — March 5 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Visit the Pool Project page here. The Rabies Clinic is March 16. Representative Town Meeting is March 23, 2024. The Annual Egg Hunt is March 30. For more updat…

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BHS e451-Daniel Griggs and "The Best Place On Earth" 7:53

2M ago7:53

7:53

This week’s vocabulary word is hyperbole.In 1893 Daniel Griggs declared Brattleboro “The Best Place on Earth”. Griggs was half of a business partnership that produced a promotional real estate booklet claiming the town was “full of beauty, health and goodness.” Here's the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan With Kevin Putnam 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Kevin grew up in the Detroit area. He attended college at Wayne State University and acquired his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. He started working with McDonald’s Restaurants as a franchisee in 1988 as an hourly crew person and worked his up to Director of Operations and Managing Partner. He has a great life partner…

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Ep #173 - Sweet Plantain - World Fusion String Quartet 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Ep #173 - with Sweet Plantain, World Fusion String QuartetSweet Plantain is a dynamic latin-influenced string quartet from NYC but they are quite unusual in that their violinists double on trombone and mandolin. They also bring a wide range of World Music into their performances and original compositions. In this episode we get to hear their arrang…

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EMS Billing, Legislators to Return & Public Safety Update on March 5 6:20

2M ago6:20

6:20

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on February 20 and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for March 5 at 7 p.m. Show notes — Feb. 20 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Apply to a board or committee. Learn about Election Day, March 5, in Brattleboro here. For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@br…

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BHS e450-1st Representative Town Meeting 1961 6:00

2M ago6:00

6:00

In 1961 Brattleboro switched to Representative Town Meeting.177 candidates filed petitions to become one of the 105 Representative Town Meeting members. There was a robust vote and the Representatives were chosen. The meeting took place in the high school gym. In this episode reasons for the 1961 government switch are offered. This year there are 3…

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Chicago, Illinois With Marc Goldberg 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Marc Goldberg Dog Trainer and author Marc Goldberg had his first paying client while still in junior high school and printed his first business card in 1975 at the age of 17. Marc first competed in an American Kennel Club obedience ring at age 12 with his first dog, a Sheltie named Gus. They won High in Trial, beating out nearly 100 dogs and they w…

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BHS e449-Warren Pease and the Retreat Farm 7:23

2M ago7:23

7:23

Warren Pease recently celebrated his 90th birthday. For much of his life he worked at the Retreat Farm. The Historical Society interviewed Warren about his farm experience. Here is a summary of the interview...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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Dettman Drive, Security Updates & Sustainability 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on February 1 and February 6, and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for February 20. Show notes — Feb. 1 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Feb. 6 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Feb. 20 meeting: Meeting Material View the Representative Town Meeting warning. Apply to a board or commi…

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Ep #172 - Payton MacDonald, marimba player and composer 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Ep #172 with Payton MacDonald, marimba player and composerPayton MacDonald plays the marimba in many ways and with many groups. He uses different preparations to change the sound. He also is deeply into Hindustani music and is a singer of Hindustani music.A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100063982602…

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BHS e448-DuPont And Vinton Mill 5:15

2M ago5:15

5:15

The wood fiber/polymer material known as Texon was developed in Brattleboro by DuPont in the 1930's. It is presently used in many products that include footwear, athletic wear and protective gear. Here's the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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BHS e447- The Willards and Fort Dummer 8:04

2M ago8:04

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The Willard family is very connected to the history of Fort Dummer. This podcast follows four generations of Willards, from the mouth of the Connecticut River in the 1600's to Fort #4 in the 1700's.By Brattleboro Historical Society

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Las Cruces, New Mexico with Michael Stracener 1:26:47

2M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

Dr. Michael Stracener is currently a Visiting Professor in social welfare policy at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He has 40-plus years’ experience as a clinical social worker and doctor of public health, retiring to Las Cruces in 2021 from Federal service with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Stracener is marrie…

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Ep #171 with Valerie Naranjo, composer and gyil player 29:02

3M ago29:02

29:02

Ep #171 with Valerie Naranjo, composer and gyil playerValarie Naranjo is Native-American and grew up in the southwest of the US in a musical family. She plays the gyil, the West African balafon from Ghana. She spent many summers in Ghana with her mentor. She has many pieces for gyil and Ghanaian orchestra some of which are included in this episode.…

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BHS e446-"Barber" Green family burial plot 6:38

3M ago6:38

6:38

The first African American family burial plot in Brattleboro was purchased in 1859 by Francis (Frank) Green. The plot is located in the Prospect Hill Cemetery. Frank Green moved to Brattleboro in the mid-1830’s. Here is the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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The Road to RTM 7:52

3M ago7:52

7:52

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on January 16 and previews a special meeting on February 1 and a regularly scheduled meeting on February 6. Show notes — Watch the January 16 Selectboard meeting here; meeting materials are here. More info on the February 1 special meeting here. View more info about the FY25 Budget here, …

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BHS e 445-Fort Dummer In 1976 4:19

3M ago4:19

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In 1976 Walt Harrington led an archaeological dig on the Fort Dummer site along the Connecticut River. This is the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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National Capital Region - District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) with Jim Hansen 1:15:52

3M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Jim Hansen He was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1965 and raised in a military family. By the time he graduated from high school in 1983 in Newport News, Virginia, he had attended 9 different elementary and secondary schools. He can legitimately say he has lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, …

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Ep #170 - Brian Shankar Adler, percussionist and composer 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

Ep #170 with Brian Shankar Adler, percussionist and composerBrian Shankar Adler began his life on an ashram and from a very early age started playing the tabla. He went on to study drum set and jazz in NYC. He is a teacher and composer and does many collaborations with musicians of all kinds. A Worldsoul Records production derrikjordan.comFacebook:…

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BHS e444-Fort Dummer and Shifting Alliances 5:15

3M ago5:15

5:15

In December 1723 the colony of Massachusetts decided to build a fort on the northern frontier of their colony to protect settlements along the Connecticut River Valley and establish trade arrangements with the Natives. Alliances between Europeans and Native Americans shifted with changing circumstances. Here's the story...…

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BHS e443-Steam Power and John Gore 1837 6:18

3M ago6:18

6:18

In 1803 John Gore was born in Halifax, Vermont. He moved to Brattleboro and opened a blacksmith shop with his brothers. He also became very involved in the design and construction of steam boilers and engines. His mechanical genius became well known to many. Here's his story...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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Ericeira, Portugal with Roxana Bellia 1:33:43

3M ago1:33:43

1:33:43

Roxana Bellia Growing up in Buenos Aires in the 60s, the adventure and quest for new economic opportunities took my parents to the vibrant city of New York. This was amidst the tenuous and fragile government that was later to succumb to a dictatorship. Despite having grown up with a cosmopolitan mindset and bicultural orientation, California became…

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Selectboard Goals, Dettman Bridge & Budget Talk 7:26

3M ago7:26

7:26

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on January 2 and 5, and then previews the meeting scheduled for January 16. Show notes — Watch the January 2 Selectboard meeting here; meeting material is here. Watch the January 5 Selectboard meeting here; meeting material is here. View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline…

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Ep #169 Barbora Xu, singer guzheng player and composer 28:11

4M ago28:11

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Ep #169 with Barbora Xu. singer, guzheng player and composerEp #169 with Barbora Xu, singer, guzheng player and composer. Barbora Xu was born in Czechoslavakia and lives in Finland. She studied in China where she discovered the guzheng, a Chinese zither, that reminded her of her Finnish kantale. Her music is inspired by her love of nature. She work…

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BHS e442-Oz and the Latchis Memorial Theatre 5:23

4M ago5:23

5:23

In 1939 the Wizard of Oz played at the newly opened Latchis Memorial Theatre. As part of the movie promotion, the original Munchkin Land Carriage from the movie set was on display during a parade featuring local youngsters dressed as the movie characters. This is the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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Draft Budgets & Another Look at ARPA 8:51

4M ago8:51

8:51

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on December 19, 2023 and previews the meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024. Show notes — Watch the December 19 Selectboard meeting here View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline with helpful background material Learn more about petitions for March 2024 elections For more u…

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BHS e441-Brattleborough and the Vermont Gazetteer 1824 5:39

4M ago5:39

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In 1824 Stephen Greenleaf wrote a description of Brattleborough for Zadock Thompson's Vermont Gazetteer. The 200 year old overview of town is shared in this podcast...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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BHS e440-Enrique “Coco” Rivera-Moran and Little League 5:57

4M ago5:57

5:57

Sixty years ago the Puerto Rican Little League champions played in Brattleboro as part of the New England Little League Championship. Enrique Rivera was the 2nd baseman for the team. Recently he visited the Little League field on South Main St to help remember the experience...By Brattleboro Historical Society

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Refresh) with Herschel Weisfeld 1:45:04

4M ago1:45:04

1:45:04

Herschel Alan Weisfeld was born March 14, 1961, in McAllen, Texas along the southern border just across the Rio Grande River from Reynosa, Mexico, and graduated from public school in 1979. While in high school he studied real estate and received his Texas Real Estate salesman’s license as soon as he turned 18 and his Real estate broker’s license at…

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Ep #168 Mark Stone - Array Mbira player and composer 28:03

4M ago28:03

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Ep #168 with Mark Allan Stone, Array Mbira player and composer. Mark plays a new and very unusual instrument - the Array Mbira. It is based on the mbira (kalimba) from Zimbabwe and South Africa but it has been expanded to have 120 tines. You can play in any key and modulate keys freely. The instrument was invented by Fred Wesley and is not yet play…

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BHS e439-Bob Cornellier and the Bridges 5:25

4M ago5:25

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Bob Cornellier joined the BHS Trustees in 2020. He has made many contributions to the Society. These contributions include images from far below the water's surface and high above the tallest structure in our community.By Brattleboro Historical Society

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La Barra, Uruguay with Elaine Zito and Cynthia Richards 1:36:14

4M ago1:36:14

1:36:14

Elaine Zito was born in Chicago and raised in Elk Grove Village until her family moved to Southern California. She graduated from UCSD in San Diego and received her Political Science degree with an emphasis in Latin American Politics. During her tenure at UCSD, she had the opportunity to study in Mexico City. This is where she discovered her love f…

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Final Meetings of 2023 7:06

4M ago7:06

7:06

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on December 5 and previews the meeting scheduled for December 19. Show notes — Watch the December 5 Selectboard meeting here Learn more about petitions for March 2024 elections Brooks Memorial Library has published its strategic plan View the Rec & Parks holiday season brochure For more updates visit…

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Ep #167 with Andy Akiho, composer and steel pan player. 29:18

5M ago29:18

29:18

Episode #167 with Andy Akiho, composer and steel pan player.Andy Akiho is an intense and rhythmically charged composer who is promoting the steel pan in the contemporary Classical world. He has worked in Trinidad, played in Soca bands and has studied composition at many US universities. He works with some of the best musicians in the country. His m…

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BHS e438-Creamery Bridge-Holiday Edition-1958 4:07

5M ago4:07

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In 1958 the Creamery Bridge was decorated for the holidays by the Lions Club. The lights remained on until Winter Carnival. This was a tradition for many years.By Brattleboro Historical Society

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The Budget Process Continues 5:00

5M ago5:00

5:00

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on November 21 and previews the meeting scheduled for December 5. Show notes — Watch the November 21 Selectboard meeting here. Take the second round of the ARPA Survey. View the Rec & Parks holiday season brochure.By Town of Brattleboro

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