Made in Maine Podcast

Kate McAleer is an owner and founder of Bixby & Co., an artisan confectionary producer located in the historic working waterfront of Rockland, Maine.  Bixby & Co. was founded in 2011 to produce and sell unique natural and organic chocolate products. The first Bixby products were developed after experimentation and trial and error in the family kitchen and are currently sold across the country in over a 3000 specialty and natural food stores   In 2017 Kate and Bixby & Co. launched the first Bean to Bar chocolate production in the State of Maine, souring cacao directly from farmers and processing a complete chocolate product from the bean through to the end chocolate.    Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

Paul and Julie started Coastal Maine Popcorn in Boothbay Harbor in 2008. Offering over 40 flavors of craft popcorn…Air popped and handmade, one batch at a time. They pride themselves on making an incredible product and providing exceptional customer service! They are open year-round and have many other outlets where you can find their popcorn! They have a great wholesale program, fundraising and are able to offer custom labeling for weddings, parties, corporate events and anything else you can think of!   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

John is the owner of Bub 'n Mutha's, a Veteran owned gourmet dry rub company with a Maine attitude and a mission.  He was born here in Winter Harbor, but got to live in North Carolina for five years where he learned BBQ and rub blending.  It was upon my return that he made the decision to start Bub 'n Mutha's here in Winter Harbor.   Their goal is to create a blend that could be used on anything that used to have fur fins or feathers.  Their fans though, have used the rubs on everything from avocado toast to fried zucchini and restaurants are using both flavors for cocktails.   Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

Amber Lambke is founder and CEO of Maine Grains, Inc., carried by specialty food stores and used by bakeries, breweries and chefs throughout the Northeast.   Amber has worked with local business leaders and community members to successfully bring the cultivation and processing of grains back to the northeast. Her efforts have generated a broader understanding and appreciation of the flavor, nutrition, economic and environmental value of freshly milled, organic grains.   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast! If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.  

Gerard and Malaika Picard, owners of the Maine Needham Company,  come on the show to share their mission of revitalizing, preserving and expanding the tradition of the Maine Needham.   Growing from humble beginnings at a kitchen table in central Maine to a full-time operation in our state-certified kitchen, their Needhams can be found throughout Maine and New England at various specialty and locally owned shops.   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Don't forget to subscribe, hit the notification bell so you get reminded every Thursday when we drop a new episode.   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

Sider’s Woodcrafting is a family-operated small business that started in October of 2015. We started by making cutting boards out of domestic and exotic pieces of wood. Our mission is to highlight the natural beauty of wood by creating functional pieces of art.  From our humble beginnings in a camper-converted workshop, we grew to produce over 2000 cutting boards in 2019.  Then in 2020, we lost our converted workshop to a fire three weeks before Covid hit the USA, which canceled the craft fairs for the next year. We were left staring at a pile of ashes and had to start again, at ground zero. Through the help of our friends, community, and the social media world, -  and an insane amount of hard work and late hours, we have continued to rebuild and grow. Now, we have a newly remodeled workshop and have expanded our product line to include giant charcuteries, epoxy products, and even some custom furniture. Our online sales are increasing, our social media outreach is growing, and we are looking forward to showing the world what we can make.   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Don't forget to subscribe, hit the notification bell so you get reminded every Thursday when we drop a new episode.   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

Derek Volk from Volk Packaging Company and creator of the Volk Packaging Heroes Wall joins us on this show to talk about taking over the family business 20+ years ago and how he was told that he was going to run it into the ground. Derek's proving many naysayers wrong by having his most successful year with the company in 2020 despite all the challenges that came with covid.   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

Chris Keegan, former professional snowboarder and veteran, comes on the show to talk about the reason he fell in love with making coffee and starting a business in Bar Harbor with only $39 dollars in his pocket.    Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

Jeremy Grant tags along on a sled dog expedition for 7 days and 285 miles with a Fort Kent man and his dogs who have the same blood line as Togo.   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Don't forget to subscribe, hit the notification bell so you get reminded every Thursday when we drop a new episode.   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

McSea Books is an award-winning children’s book publisher with a commitment to producing quality children’s literature. Their titles convey the true essence of New England and captivate readers of all ages. The owner, Stephanie Mulligan, sits down with Dan to talk about her newest release, How to Tap a Maple!   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Don't forget to subscribe, hit the notification bell so you get reminded every Thursday when we drop a new episode.   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

Matt sits down with Dan to talk about making bottle openers for the cast of Star Wars, hiring his first employee and the expansion of his new workshop.   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Don't forget to subscribe, hit the notification bell so you get reminded every Thursday when we drop a new episode.   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

On this episode of the Made in Maine Podcast Bryon Boutot talks about how he changed his career from roofing, flooring and pouring concrete to becoming an Operation Manager at Box of Maine, a gift box company who packages up the essence of Maine like Moose Pops, Lobster Candy, Blueberry Jam and Lighthouses in a convenient care package sent all over the world. Box of Maine Website - https://boxofmaine.com/​ Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepo...​ Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/​ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH​ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXn...​ We are now on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainep...​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine...​ Don't forget to subscribe, hit the notification bell so you get reminded every Thursday when we drop a new episode. Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast! If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary. Intro and Outro Music: DJ Quads "Cruise Around"

The meat business is one an average Joe can’t likely jump into; it isn’t a read-the-manual type of job. Never mind that the sheer volume might scare away an average Joe: In 2009, W. A. Bean produced four million hot dogs — that’s 400,000 pounds of them. And that’s just hot dogs; it doesn’t begin to count the 20 sausage varieties, or the many turkey, chicken, beef, and other products the company produces. www.beansmeats.com www.facebook.com/beansmeats info@madeinmainepodcast.com www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemore www.boxofmaine.comMatthew Foster www.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music: DJ Quads "Cruise Around"

In 1959, Leith and Donna Wadleigh opened a restaurant that served the best burgers in town and a soon-to-be-famous strawberry pie and eating at Governor’s Restaurant was on its way to becoming a Maine tradition. Today, you can find Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery in six locations throughout Maine, still serving good wholesome food and yummy desserts at prices your family can afford. Come in and try one of Gov’s favorites. There’s always something good cooking at Governor’s! www.governorsrestaurant.com https://www.facebook.com/governorsrestaurant  info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

With the help from family, Jack Watkins purchased Spencer's in May of 2018 while still in high school. Spencer’s Ice Cream of Bradley, Maine is located in Bradley, Maine but you can find their ice cream in over 50 locations state-wide. Spencer's offers over 70 flavors with around 35 on rotation at all times. They offer event catering, wholesale and retail ice cream with custom flavor creations. Jack is currently 20 years old and attends EMCC for Business Management. He grew up in Orrington, ME and went to Brewer High School. In his spare time he enjoys playing hockey and spending time with his friends. www.spencersicecream.comwww.facebook.com/spencersicecream  

Matt and Dan sit down and talk about all the developments with their business, the challenges that they face during the Covid-19 pandemic, and their plans for the future.info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

Matt and Dan sit down with Jeremy Grant, owner of The Timber Cross Media.  We discuss his wild adventures capturing images of the amazing things of Maine! http://Thetimbercross.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Thetimbercross/ https://www.instagram.com/jeremyt.grant/  info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"   

Paul and Julie started Coastal Maine Popcorn in Boothbay Harbor in 2008. They offer over 40 flavors of craft popcorn...Air popped and handmade, one batch at a time. They pride themselves on making an incredible product and providing exceptional customer service! They are open year round and have many other outlets where you can find their popcorn! They have a great wholesale program, fundraising and are able to offer custom labeling for weddings, parties, corporate events and anything else you can think of!  Coastal Maine Popcorn was recently voted Food Producer of the Year by the Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association.coastalmainepopcorn.comfacebook.com/coastalmainepopcorninfo@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

Stephanie is an author and publisher from Lincoln, Maine and she is the owner of a small press publishing company, McSea Books. She grew up in the beautiful western foothills of Maine in the town of Otisfield. As a former educator, she loves visiting schools and teaching students through her writing. Stephanie resides in Lincoln with her husband, three children, and two German shepherds.http://www.howtocatchakeeper.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mcseabooks info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

We sit down with Susan, Cindy, and Terry from Forever Clean Soap Company to discuss the ins and outs of their soap making business.https://forevercleansoap.com/https://www.facebook.com/forevercleansoap/ info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

Matt and Dan sit down to talk with Will Carney, owner and operator of Pompeii Pizza in Bangor, Maine. Pompeii Pizza has been in operation since 2013 when their mobile food truck’s wood fired oven first lit up the Bangor Maine Waterfront. Six seasons later, Pompeii Pizza crafts their pizzas with locally sourced ingredients and their wood-burning oven infuses every pizza with a unique flavor that sets the quality of each pizza apart from the competition. In November of 2019 they opened their first brick and mortar location in downtown Bangor. Head on over to 98 Central st. to tantalize your taste buds with what they believe are the best pizzas in Maine. After one bite, they’re sure you’ll agree.  Pompeiipizza.bizfacebook.com/pompeiipizzamaineInstagram.com/pompeiipizzame info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

We sit down with Jimbo, the owner and operator of New England Cupboard.  Join us to learn about their incredible range of food products like spice rubs, baking mixes, and dips!www.newenglandcupboard.comhttps://www.facebook.com/New-England-Cupboard-329745987131051  info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

Bruce and Mary Graybill of Sider's Woodcrafting sits down with Matt and Dan to talk about his recent loss of his wood shop to an accidental fire losing thousands of dollars of merchandise and priceless tools.www.siderswoodcrafting.comwww.facebook.com/siderswoodcraftingwww.instagram.com/siders_woodcrafting To help Bruce and Mary rebuild Sider's Woodcrafting consider donating to the gofundme page that we've set up for them:https://www.gofundme.com/f/siderswoodcrafting info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastDaniel Finnemorewww.boxofmaine.comMatthew Fosterwww.blackdogironworks.comIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

Matt and Dan interview Michael from Hilltop Boilers Maple Syrup to learn the secrets behind their incredible maple products!www.hilltopboilersmaplesyrup.cominfo@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

Dan and Matt interview Gerard and Malaika Picard from the Maine Needham Company!info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

Dan and Matt interview Roger and Sarah from Mainely Coffee!info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"

Tune in to find out how Matt and Dan plan to put Maine on the map.info@madeinmainepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcastIntro and Outro Music:DJ Quads"Cruise Around"