I live for adventure travel. I love American road trips. I’m crazy about Africa. I write about adventures in America and Africa—and share lots of cheap travel tips too!
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A new look at New England, as hosts Travis Poppleton and Terrance Abney discuss what it’s like to experience moving to the Northeast. Whether you’re planning to visit or relocate to this bucolic part of the world, the Connecticut Show will help you navigate the in’s and out’s.
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Episode 49: The 35th anniversary of the Milli Vanilli and Lake Compounce concert
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It was 35 years ago this month When Milli Vanilli’s tape skipped during a concert at Lake Compounce, here in Connecticut. Terrence and Travis break down the controversy, why it matters, and our conspiracy theory about who was behind the infamous tape skip.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 48.5: The follow-up addendum episode for the Drake-Kendrick Lamar breakdown
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Part two of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar story. Ready to hear the rest? We have that story and... well, I was going to say more, but no, that's pretty much the entire episode.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 48: Going to Atlanta for Cali and Canada Beef with a touch of Taylor Swift
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We’re doing something new this week with a deep dive on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud. Amari & Sulé Carpenter join us to break down the beef with the Canadian and Compton artists, the connection to Taylor Swift, and some of Boston’s standout Hip hop talent.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 47: Where we talk about the US Olympic team
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In this episode, Travis really doesn't want to talk about Cooper Flagg or how he would describe Duke basketball, and then we get to the Olympics. Find out who will be representing team USA from New England, a little more about track and field, and the kind of music Travis was listening to in high school, on this the 47th episode of The Connecticut …
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Episode 46: Whoopie pies and state desserts
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Did you know states have official desserts? Did you know Maine has an official dessert and an official treat? Neither did we, and I'm not sure we get to the bottom of the proper dessert for each place, but we give it a go on this week's episode, while also exploring the true origins of the New England Whoopie pie. Ever wonder which state the whoopi…
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Episode 45: Hot weather and proper ice cream
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In this our 45th episode, we have a few comments about the very hot weather we're having. Also, the CT Show has an ice cream recommendation we think you'll be interested in. Listen to this episode before you hit Norwalk and thank us later.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 44: poisonous snakes and New Haven pizza
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Have you ever wondered about Connecticut's poisonous snakes and spider population? We have some information you may need to know before you take on a trail in Maine, Mass, or Vermont. Also, we finally talk New Haven pizza. Does Connecticut really deserve to be called the nation's pizza capital?By Connecticut Show
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Episode 43: Cows from nowhere and local elections
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Terrence had some strange visitors pay him a visit this week, visited the local elections, and got some news about the UConn basketball team he'd like to discuss. Also, we dive into Connecticut's legislation on ranked-choice elections and what that might mean for future happenings here in New England.…
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Welcome to a new season, a new station, and a new studio for the Connecticut Show. We are so happy to have Dr. Candace Reese on the show to discuss her history with Juneteenth and how we can respectfully celebrate the holiday no matter who are where we are. But also, especially in New England.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 41: Have we really talked about sidewalks?
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This may just be the last episode on sidewalks, but can we discuss it just once last time? Also, why do we always discuss gardening each episode? Also, want the eight cutest towns in Connecticut? We have this and, well, not that much more. It's a short episode this week on the Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show
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Travis and Terrence were stood up again, but this time we didn't have a backup plan. Every wonder what it's like to be in a car with Travis and Terrence for an hour? This is that episode. Come hang out with us in an apropos throwback to shows past with this our 40th episode of The Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 39: Trains, planes, and Chapal Bhavsar
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This week we're talking to Chapal Bhavsar about how to get around in New England. Should you fly into JFK or Logan airport? Which train, bridge, or highway should you take from Boston to Manhattan. Moving to New England and want to pick the perfect location? Chapal has the answers as well as an idyllic New England vacation route by way of public tr…
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We often keep chatting after an episode, on the car ride home or while we wait to upload files, and sometimes we think, "We probably should've brought this up as well." So, this week, we kept the mic live and captured that conversation for this, our first ever Connecticut Show Addendum.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 38: Happy St. Patrick’s Day with Darran Ganter
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Tour business extraordinaire, Darran Ganter, joins us all the way from Dublin to give us the what's what concerning a proper St. Patrick's Day. We chat the day Travis and Darran became friends, Irish stereotypes in American celebrations, and the sad demise of one of Boston's legendary Irish pubs. All that and something about narrow roads on this we…
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Felix and Hillary are in studio this week to discuss mushrooms and quarantine life. We also explore where to go to med school and of course, when you should or should not hike up Mt. Washington.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 36: Connecticut's students and income disparity
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Travis takes Terrence down a rabbit hole of colleges, films festivals, and income disparity here in Connecticut on this, the 36th episode of the Connecticut Show. Can school districts with fewer resources compete with the Greenwiches of the world? We'd love your feedback on this one. Please hit us up at info@connecticut.show to tell us what you thi…
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Episode 35: Where we celebrate MLK Day
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Welcome to season 4! On this episode, we're back from the holidays and if you've been wondering what Martin Luther King Jr., Maryam al-Khawaja, John Brown, and Harriet Beecher Stowe have to do with the state of Connecticut, well you're in luck. We cover that, and some Snoop Dog lyrics in this, the 35th episode of the Connecticut Show.…
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Episode 34: Take Route 11 to Connecticut’s Holy Land
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In this, our 34th episode, we talk religion and politics (kind of) while we explore some of Connecticut's most famous failures... (kind of). Back in the 1960s, Connecticut gave the world Highway 11 and a religious theme park called The Holy Land? What happened next? We eventually find out before Bon Bon Vivant plays us out.…
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Episode 33: Drinks, histories, and hangovers
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Did you know there's an unofficial list of state drinks? Neither did Travis. In this 33rd episode, Travis and Terrence are back in studio and this time, we talk state beverages and the most historic cities of the US. Spoiler: Drinks means any drink -- even milk.By Connecticut Show
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I'm going to be honest, I have no idea what this episode is about! Terrence is in studio at WHUS while I am down and out. I'll be listening along with the rest of you, and am just as excited.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 31:Terrence Hillary and celebrity New Englanders
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Terrence and Hillary are in studio this week to discuss New England celebrities, lake winnipesaukee, and the dire effects of Daylight savings.By Connecticut Show
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Hillary Fanelli is back and ready to co-host. While Terrence is traveling the globe, Hillary and Travis spend some more time in Jersey, talk supernatural New England, and discuss the importance of the word "water."By Connecticut Show
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Episode 29: Where Hilary gives CT a proper state motto
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We start south and head north in this episode, as special guest Hillary guides us from the Garden State to the lakes of Maine. We get expert advice on how to accurately split New Jersey, NY's real Tri-state, where to stop on your way to Maine and Hillary offers a proper motto for the state of Connecticut.…
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Episode 28: Halloween in New England 2023
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Here we are with our second Halloween in New England episode where we talk about Halloween in Southern California... we get a little off track. But also, we discuss the Vampires of New England Scare, including the story of Mercy Brown. With special guest Ethan Poppleton, this is the 28th episode of the Connecticut Show.…
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Episode 27: Up the side of Mt. Washington and back to North Conway
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In this, our 27th episode of the Connecticut Show, we have the brilliant Jennifer Isadoro on call to settle once and for all, is Mt. Washington too dangerous to climb? We also learn about hard rime, North Conway, and about your odds of getting a Mr. Washington internship.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 26:Autumn Festivals in New England and stuff
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You're not really supposed to say, "And stuff," but there's really no other way to describe this episode. We talk a little about Boston College Football, Fall festivals in New England and... stuff. It's pretty sporadic this time around. Get some caffeine and a sandwich and join us for this the 26th episode of The Connecticut Show.…
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Episode 25: Origin stories and drumsticks
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It is the quadranscentennial episode of the Connecticut Show and we're going back to basics. Ever wonder how the Connecticut Show got its beginning? So did we actually. We do our best to piece together the truth of our origin story and all the while, Terrence has a set of drumsticks.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 24: New England ren faires, public transport, and beaches
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In this, our 24th episode, we have a few retractions, apologies and social situations to explore before discussing what a ren faire is and how to get there. Also, Terrence strikes a nerve by voluntarily promoting New England beaches.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 23: Hartford Yard Goats for the win
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Terrence and Travis recently visited the Hartford Yardgoats, Connecticut's MiLB team and they've a few stories to tell. Learn more about the team, several Connecticut places to see, and how to noun a verb as a parent.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 22: Trolls of Maine and best schools
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On this week's episode, Travis goes deep into the Maine wilderness to find Guardians of the Seeds by Thomas Dambo, or as many people know them, the Trolls of the Maine Botanical Gardens. Also, wondering what the best school district is for your kindergartners? We can't afford it but we're happy to tell you about the best districts and universities …
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Episode 21: Dunkin Father’s Day and the HBCU
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On this, our 21st episode, Terrence and Travis wish all a happy Father's Day before trying to figure out the religion that is Dunkin Donuts. Terrence is also not too keen on Travis' dad's name, and will there ever be an HBCU in New England? We get it all sorted out by the end.By Connecticut Show
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Terrence does the intro to this, the technically 25th episode, before Travis and Terrence take a few minutes to reflect on where they've been and what's next for the Connecticut Show. We chat summer plans, and Fisher Cats in our kind of silver episode. Also, check out the blog for coming video and archive material from times past.…
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Episode 19: Greenwhich Connecticut, you can be in our club
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In this, our nineteenth episode, we are talking about the rich and poor of New England. Travis spent some time in Old Greenwhich and Terrence grabbed a bite in West Hartford -- WEHA for the rodeoers. Also, it's harder to get a D in South Carolina.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 18: Fenway park and know your New England
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Travis and Terrence test their New England knowledge against some high quality internet quizzes. Also, Travis checks out opening day at Fenway Park and Terrence has a few words on the way UConn students celebrate a victory.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 17: Gilmore Girls Connecticut towns and UConn Basketball
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We're finally talking Gilmore Girls. Actually, we know nothing about Gilmore Girls, but we're finally discussing the towns that inspired the popular show. Also, Terrence knows a whole lot about UConn basketball on this, our 17th episode of the Connecticut show.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 16: That show where we talk with Mark McDonald
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On this episode, we catch up with native Connecticutian Mark McDonald who shares his thoughts on the highs and lows of New England.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 15: Ben & Jerry and Quinton saves the day
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So much to discuss on this, our 15th episode! Travis finally goes to Vermont to meet that popcorn vendor who may or may not actually be there. We discuss a New York mile, Terrance's questionable genealogy and something find some keys on a snow-covered hilltop.By Connecticut Show
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Admittedly, a little sleepy -- this episode. Maybe make some tea or other beverage of choice and enjoy the coming spring weather as we chat the Issabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Boston's' Museum of Science. Also, a few big promises for next week and our first Connecticut Show giveaway.By Connecticut Show
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Velda Abney joins Terrence and Travis in studio to discuss her travels from Sain Lucia to New England. Along the way she coins "UConn, Boo" which is a slogan we love but can never adopt. Also, we chat Upstate New York and get Velda's recommendations on where you should visit next time you're in the North East.…
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Episode 12: Season Two and where we’ve been
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Back in studio for another season, we catch you up on how we said goodbye to 2022 and what we look forward to in 2023 -- kind of. Terrence has a bone to pick with Connecticut school holidays and Travis forgot his wallet. Welcome back to the Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 11: The Seeking Peace Under Liberty episode
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What starts off as a casual conversation about the great state of Massachusetts ends with a diversion into nicknames and state mottos. But also, we touch on Cambridge, Concord, Martha's Vineyard, the Cape, New Bedford, Northampton and more on this our eleventh episode of The Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 10: Red State Blue State in New England
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Think you know how each state in New England leans politically? We're discussing what it's like to live in New England when it comes to politics and what each state looks like by way of political leanings. This is our red state blue state episode.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 09: This is Halloween in New England
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It's Halloween in New England and Terrence and Travis celebrate with family ghost stories and tales from some of the area's most haunted historical places to visit. Travis learns the definition of haint, and Terrence learns what not to do when the devil follows you home.By Connecticut Show
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What do New Englanders actually do in autumn? We're not entirely sure, but we know what we do now that we live in New England, and we do some fact checking along the way to keep us honest. Join us for this, our eighth episode of the Connecticut Show where we discuss apple picking, fall foods, and the real location of Sleepy Hollow.…
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Episode 07: Rhode Island first impressions
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We're back in studio for this, our seventh episode. Terrence and Travis discuss what happens to fall leaves when you don't rake them and our first impressions of the tiny and packed Rhode Island.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 06: It’s New England’s Big E episode
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First off, we are soo sorry about the sound quality on this one episode and for not going out on-air. That said, join us for our take on the Big E, our take on fried butter, state buildings, and whether you should attend the big show if you're in town next year.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 05: Listener feedback, New England colloquialisms and accents
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Do the people of Connecticut have an accent? That's just one of the questions our listeners asked about in our first ever listener feedback episode. On this week's episode, we discuss grinders, coffee milk, and where to get the best pizza in the US.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 04: That New England Traffic Throwback Episode
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Ever wonder what driving in New England is like? We give our first impressions in this archive episode of traffic, "massholes," tolls, and yes, sidewalks come up again.By Connecticut Show
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Episode 03: Where we discuss the first places we visited in New England
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Including our first impressions of places like Salem, MA and Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, Terrence and Travis talk about those first places they wanted to visit when they moved to New England.By Connecticut Show
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We're talking New England misconceptions in this week's Connecticut Show. Hartford is not that quiet New England town you may imagine and sidewalks are overrated.By Connecticut Show
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