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Last Sunday, I stopped doomscrolling long enough to make it down to the Boston Outdoor Expo, and I can't overstate how great it was to spend a few hours fan girling with many a pod guest, including today's repeat interviewee, Jen Klein!I first spoke with Jen back during the early months of COVID, when she was with the Trustees of Reservations in Massachusetts as the Director of Outdoor Experience. I realized I had to have her back on about six months ago, when I happened to see on LinkedIn that she had made a job transition, and was now Executive Director for the Friends of the Blue Hills. I have the utmost respect for smaller, member-funded non-profits that are enhancing conservation and stewardship efforts in public spaces - in this case for the Blue Hills Reservation, which is one of the largest parcels of undeveloped conservation land in the Greater Boston area.So of course we are chatting all about the Blue Hills and the countless events and activities Jen and her team have been hosting there, as well as the super exciting new development that's hopefully right around the corner. But we're also digging deeper into the challenges of outdoor program administration and community engagement, the differences between statewide and local roles, and along the way, Jen drops a few kernels of hope and strategies for making an impact, even in the midst of the dumpster fire raging around us.Regardless of where you live, I hope you'll consider supporting the Friends of the Blue Hills with a donation or membership, or if you're local, please make sure to sign up for some programs or volunteer events over at friendsofthebluehills.org, or @friendsofthebluehills on Instagram and Facebook.And don't forget to lock in to some of this local goodness!:Blue Hills Reservation (MA) - download guide & trail mapInternational Women's Day ‘Women's Wave' with Two Maine Mermaids - March 8, 2025The Trustees of Reservations (MA)Which Charles Eliot are we talking about?DCR (Department of Conservation & Recreation, MA)Elevate Youth (MA)NEMBA - New England Mountain Bike AssociationPlus, more Outdoor Expo-related rock stars for your listening pleasure!:Jana Olenio, SupYo Adventures on GGWTraci Bisson, Golden Dog Adventure Co. on GGWAlicia Heyburn, Teens to Trails on GGWMardi Fuller talks Winter Hiking for Beginners on NHPRNicole Freedman, NEMBA on GGWPaula Burton, NEMBSend us a text
Back in July, I posted my episode with Nicole Freedman, the executive Director of NEMBA, and she was the one who introduced me to Paula Burton, a long-time mountain biker, NEMBA CT chapter founder, and instructor for NEMBA Trail School.Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to meet Paula in person at the trail school I attended back in June, but we did connect over Zoom for an article I was writing for the NEMBA Single Tracks newsletter. We hadn't been talking for long before I realized that Paula was just the kind of guest I love, love, LOVE to have on this podcast - a real person doing really integral work that is constantly improving the outdoor experience for newbies and weekend warriors like me!Paula's been riding since before mountain biking was really a “thing”, and she's got tons of stories to share that serve to highlight how far we've come in outdoor representation in the last 30+ years…. but also how not everything has changed quite so much.Enjoy this special Friday Funday Feature!NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association) - https://nemba.org/IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) - https://www.imba.com/And a few more fun links:Thunder Mountain Bike Park (Charlemont, MA)Appalachian Mountain ClubConnecticut Greenways CouncilGeorge Waldo State Park (Southbury, CT)What is a pump track?Rockhouse Hill (Oxford, CT)What is a Class 1 Ebike?Bluff Point State Park (Groton, CT)Highland Mountain Bike Park (Northfield, NH)Pittsfield State Forest (Pittsfield, MA)Building your Biking Bucket List? Paula's recs:Baja California (Mexico)Bear Ears National Monument (UT)Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument (UT)Moab (UT)Grand Junction (CO)Fruita (CO)
The Summer Olympics in Paris kick off in mere hours, so how appropriate that today I'm going deep with the first Guides Gone Wild former Olympian, Nicole Freedman, now the Executive Director of NEMBA, the New England Mountain Bike Association.As you'll hear, Nicole's Team USA experience is impressive, but even more amazing to me are the decades of devotion she's applied to making bikes, and bike transportation, a bigger part of our everyday lives.Nicole was the city of Boston's first-ever 'Bike Czar'; during her tenure, she helped transform Boston from the three-times designated 'worst cycling city in the country' (according Bicycling Magazine), into a national leader in cycling accessibility and safety.After some additional stints leading both urban and rural active transportation initiatives, in 2022, Nicole took the helm of NEMBA - only the third Executive Director in that organization's 35 year history. NEMBA is a community of mountain bikers committed to creating epic riding experiences, preserving open space, and guiding the future of mountain biking in New England through its 35 chapters across all six New England states.It's almost like we're e-biking our way through this conversation, we cover so much ground! From metro-west to Stanford to Sydney to Seattle, with multiple boomerangs back to the Boston area, all with the goal of making bikes the new normal for commuters, conservationists, and casual riders alike (no hot dog costume required!!)Links from our conversation (not chain, the other kind!):New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA): https://nemba.org/Elevate: https://elevatemtb.com/Guides Gone Wild talks with Sabra Davison, Little BellasVermont Mountain Bike Association: https://vmba.org/Kingdom Trails Association (VT): https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Hub on Wheels (not happening any more, likely a victim of COVID, sigh - but here's link to a Hub on Wheels FB page showing info and images from 2019): https://www.facebook.com/HubOnWheels/Toole Design GroupCo2 Inflator KitsBear Brook State Park (NH)
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nicole Freedman, Olympian, and Executive Director of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA). In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from the Olympic stage to becoming a pivotal leader in mountain biking advocacy and community building.We dive into NEMBA's mission of "guiding the future of mountain biking in New England" and explore how the organization supports riders of all levels through beginner clinics and weekly rides for experienced riders. With an impressive network of 25,000 miles of trails, maintained by a dedicated force of 10,000 volunteers across 35 chapters, NEMBA is truly a cornerstone of the mountain biking community in New England.Discover some of the best mountain biking locations, including Woody Hill, Nepaug State Forest, West Hill Dam, Carrabassett Valley, the Freetown 50 event, and The Fells in Massachusetts. Nicole also discusses the impact of trail grants provided by NEMBA and celebrates the recent addition of two new chapters: the Purple Valley Chapter and the Southeast Chapter in Massachusetts.Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to mountain biking, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and valuable information about the vibrant mountain biking scene in New England. Tune in to learn more about how NEMBA is shaping the future of this exciting sport!Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during a disaster. On the FEMA Preparedness Community, you can search for a program, register your group, and stay connected in your neighborhood! Please tune in to our guest, Frances Whalen, NEMBA, ABCP, a CERT specialist, to learn about CERT!What we discuss:CERT Trainings, Portal, and CommunityFinding a local CERTAnnual CERT Conference Resources from this episode:FEMA CERT: https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/welcome-to-cert? Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/
Scotch Squabble! Scotch makers are accusing Bourbon Barrel makers of cheapening out and shorting them on their used barrels. The accusation is called “rinsing”. The real issue, is why aren't Scotch makers making sure of the process the barrels they buy go through? Get more at the link https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/scotch-whiskey/scotch-guys-think-bourbon-guys-are-screwing-with-their-barrels/ Wine and Chill! To help celebrate Drink Wine Day tomorrow, I found a list of the best wine movies to chill with while you work on your best bottle. What's your favorite wine and movie mix - is it “Sideways” with some *bleeping* Merlot? I know that's high on my list. “Wine Country” is a fun jaunt, if you haven't seen it - worth the watch. “Bottle Shock” is a good movie too - but on my list, this weekend, is “Uncorked”. Go to your bottle shop, get a bottle of good wine, and pick your movie at the link https://www.cozymeal.com/magazine/wine-movies The third story after this - The Boozebuddy Update is brought to you by Green Mountain Payments - helping local business owners save thousands of dollars by providing complimentary credit card processing equipment and zero cost credit card processing. Visit greenmountainpayments.com or posandzero.com today! Biking Beer with a formal partnership. Lynn, Massachusetts based Bent Water Brewing and the New England Mountain Biking Association, or NEMBA, have agreed to a unique partnership. Definitely a win/win. Keep the rubber side down while you pedal over to the link to get more on the partnership https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/business-marketing/massachusetts-bent-water-brewing-partners-with-new-england-mountain-bike-association/ Remember to stay safe, drive sober and support the booze that supports your local community. Have a comment, question, or story suggestion? Reach out to me at boozebuddyupdate.com Buy me a Beer and get merch - https://ko-fi.com/boozebuddy Find all the show notes, links, and suggest a story at https://BoozebuddyUpdate.com *Affiliate links below* El Gato Retractable Green Screen - https://amzn.to/3gKm4jr LED Streaming Key Light Desktop - https://amzn.to/3TYfV10 Canon 80D - https://amzn.to/3JwYpiB MOMAN MA6 Lavalier Mic - https://amzn.to/3ZktFHf #theboozebuddyupdate #boozebuddy #boozebuddyupdate #beerindustry #boozenews #booze #scotchwhisky #blamegame #blameshifting #scotch #bourbonbarrels #rinsing #bourbon #whiskybarrel #scotchbarrel #wine #winelovers #winetime #winenight #wineglass #movies #netflixandchill #mountainbike #mountainbiking #nemba #bentwater #partnership #collab the boozebuddy update, beer industry, global news, booze news, booze, Scotch makers, bourbon makers, bourbon barrels, scotch whiskey barrels, squabble, arguing, blame game, blameshifting, argument, Drink Wine Day, Wine, Wine time, Wine Down, Wine not, Wine Lover, Mountain Biking, Bent Water Brewing, NEMBA, partnership, Collab, win win, --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boozebuddy/support
SEASON 2 / EPISODE 3: We had both traveled to Sugarloaf Mountain for the annual Carrabassett Fat Tire Race — which thanks to a lot of really light, fluffy snow — was postponed for a couple weeks. This left us with a more flexible schedule, and we were able to connect at “Brackett Basin Studios” to chat about him fulfilling his dream of owning a bike shop in Hawaii, being a constant proponent of human-powered transportation and his exciting new role as Executive Director of NEMBA. -- Included in the "Best 40 Cycling Podcasts" on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/cycling_podcasts/ Follow on INSTAGRAM Visit iRIDEaBIKE.com -- A Production of I RIDE, LLC Theme Song by Spencer Albee. Want to hear more? Visit @SpencerAlbee on social media and streaming platforms. This episode of I RIDE A BIKE is supported in part by Allspeed, the Official Bike Shop of the Podcast. With convenient locations in Portland, Bethel and Carrabassett Valley Maine, Allspeed is THE local shop for everything bike. For more information, and to check out their latest hot deals, please visit Allspeed.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/irideabike/support
Why do we need an organization to get something done? I thought it was bogus, but we sat down with Mike Davern from the BK NEMBA, and he set us straight. We had a couple beers and he spun us the tale of how his NEMBA chapter built the Keene, NH bike park.
Tommy and Tyler sit down with Mick Ferraro, the Director of Membership & Outreach at NEMBA(New England Mountain Bike Association), to talk all things NEMBA, up coming events, bikes, and most importantly why he rides.
Travis Counsell is the executive director of the new England Mountain Bike Association, also known as NEMBA. He's currently based out of Vermont. Tell us a bit about NEMBA. What's the organization's mission and how large is your membership? How is NEMBA organized? How many miles of singletrack do NEMBA clubs support? When and why did NEMBA get its start? What were you doing before joining NEMBA? NEMBAfest is back for 2022. What will the festival look like this year? Did the recent boom in mountain bike participation translate into NEMBA membership growth? Given population density, are there many opportunities for new trail builds in the northeast? What are some ways you've been successful in countering folks who are against MTB trail access? How popular is fat biking in New England? Is fat bike grooming something that chapters devote a lot of resources to in the winter? What does the current discussion around e-bike trail access look like for NEMBA? What's the biggest constraint NEMBA faces in carrying out and growing the mission? What's next for NEMBA in 2022 and beyond? Connect with NEMBA and learn more at nemba.org. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support
Steve Cobble, the current NEMBA of SE Mass President, sits down with Tommy, Kyle, Maya and Tyler for an interview. Steve has been in his role for about 14-15 years. In those years and beyond, he has shown great humility to those around him, been an ally in trail advocacy, and a great love for the sport. He is someone we can all look up to as mountain biking continues to grow. Tommy and Steve are both going to The Flow State Mountain Bike Festival in Vermont. If you would like more information please see the following link: https://flowstatemtbfestival.com Music Credit: Intro - Tyler Begrow "Nomad" Outro - Iggy Pop "Lust for Life"
Sarah’s first novel, These Granite Islands was awarded a Loft McKnight Award; a Friends of American Writers Award, and was a Barnes & Noble Great New Writers pick, among other awards. That novel was translated into eleven languages. Her second, The Ice Chorus, was also widely translated. Her memoir Shelter: Off The Grid in the Mostly Magnetic North won a Northeast Minnesota Book Award. Her feminist trilogy Fishing With RayAnne (originally written under the pen name Ava Finch) will be re-issued by The University of MN Press, beginning in 2020. She is currently adapting that series for television, as well as writing original screenplays. Laurentian Divide, the second book in her Northern Trilogy, was the winner of the 2019 Minnesota Book Award and the NEMBA award, as well as being a 2019 National Reading Group Month selection by National Women’s Book Association. In March 2020, WPRI, Wisconsin Public Radio International’s longest running program, Chapter A Day, will feature Laurentian Divide, to be read on air by Jim Flemming. She’s currently researching and is at work on the final volume of the Northern trilogy, Watershed. Sarah has been awarded fellowships at several international residency programs, including the Tyrone Guthrie Center in Ireland; Gibraltor Center, Toronto; Hawthornden, Scotland; Art Omi, New York, and Chicago’s Ragdale Foundation, Sarah lives in Minneapolis on the Mississippi River in a renovated flour mill with her husband, musician Jon Ware. sarahstonich.com Sarahstonichbookshelf Sarah's Readings: Alpo Ponders Life – 16:30 Pete Meets Meg – 29:05 Sissy and the Sled Dogs – 44:41 Michael’s Beer Pairings: Grain Belt Premium, August Schell Brewing Company (paired to Alpo Ponders Life) – 14:50 Summit Great Northern Porter – Summit Brewing Company (paired to Pete Meets Meg) – 27:20 Tip Up Winter Ale – Beaver Island Brewing (paired to Sissy and the Sled Dogs) – 42:12 Interview Highlights: Overview of the Northern Trilogy – 13:00 Why do people read? – 24:20 What makes a great book? – 25:20 How and when did you get started writing? – 39:51 40 raw acres with a city boy – 54:16 COMING NEXT MONTH: Novelist Lyn Miller Lacoursiere, author of the Lindy Lewis Adventures Our theme music is from www.bensound.com.
September 18, 2019 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE MTB Ben pulls together a full Dirtbag Weekend. He opens this episode with two guests from Loon Mountain Resort, including Brian Norton, who is the Vice President of Operations, and Kevin Bell, the Vice President of Marketing. Ben’s discussions with Brian and Kevin give you some good details about the new Loon Mountain trails. This episode wraps up with a discussion with all the dirtbags. You get to be a fly on the wall with the guys. Thanks to Papa Wheelies and Industry Nine for supporting this episode! ----------- Music by Addison Chase Check out his band Dressed For The Occasion: www.dftomusic.com On Instagram @dftomusic RELATED SHOW LINKS Loon Mountain Resort – https://www.loonmtn.com/ Loon Mountain Resort Mountain Biking – https://www.loonmtn.com/mtb Follow Loon Mountain on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/loonmtnresort/ Borderlands – https://www.bikeborderlands.com/ Highland Bike Park - https://www.highlandmountain.com/ NEMBA in North Conway – https://www.nemba.org/chapters/wmnemba Moat Mountain Brewery – https://www.moatmountain.com/
July 2, 2019 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE MTB Ben is joined by Brian Forestal, president of the Blackstone Chapter of NEMBA, Bill Dakai (day key) The Consigliary VP of the chapter, and Craig Hasenstab who is the GM of Papa Wheelies in Natick and the Marketing Guru for Papa Wheelies and Back Bay Bicycles. They cover a lot of bases about the Chapter, NEMBA, and more with some good stories and experiences. Blackstone Valley NEMBA Mission The mission of Blackstone Valley NEMBA is to promote sustainable mountain biking in the suburbs west of Boston and Worcester County and to organize a variety of fun rides and events for our members. We work with land managers and perform trail maintenance to increase the quantity and quality of terrain available to bicycles. Vietnam is one of our key riding areas, but we all offer a weekly rides on various trails in the area, so come join us. ----------- THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS EPISODE Papa Wheelie’s Bike Shop – https://www.papa-wheelies.com/ ----------- Music by Addison Chase Check out his band Dressed For The Occasion: www.dftomusic.com On Instagram @dftomusic RELATED SHOW LINKS Blackstone Valley NEMBA – https://www.nemba.org/chapters/bvnemba Blackstone Valley NEMBA on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/bvnemba/ Blackstone Valley NEMBA on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/blackstone_valley_nemba/ NEMBA – https://www.nemba.org/ Email Brian – captainbri1@gmail.com MOUNTAIN BIKE RADIO LINKS You can support this content by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtnbikeradio Support Mountain Bike Radio by shopping through our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svC Go to the Mountain Bike Radio Store: https://shopmbr.com/Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member: http://mountainbikeradio.bigcartel.com/category/mbr-memberships Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadio Mountain Bike Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnbikeradio/Mountain Bike Radio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6EAkjP_dmm94_HbKya0Q
June 13, 2019 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE MTB Ben headed to Cape Cod to attend the 2019 NEMBA Ride & Advocacy Summit. He spent a lot of time learning, talking, and hanging with a great group of New England mountain bikers. In this episode, MTB Ben is joined by Matt Caron and Sarah Thompson. Matt is the Vice President of NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association) and President of the Southern New Hampshire NEMBA Chapter and Sarah is involved with the Franconia Area NEMBA. They discuss the Summit, their chapters and what they learned. Matt and Sarah share their thoughts on continual improvement within their chapters, how to keep people engaged, and using what they’ve learned at the NEMBA Summit to take that back to their members and users. ABOUT NEMBA NEMBA is a recreational trails advocacy organization and educational 501 (c) 3 non-profit with 27 chapters throughout New England and over 7,000 members. Their mission is to promote the best that mountain biking has to offer, steward the trail systems where we recreate and preserve open space. ----------- THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS EPISODE Papa Wheelie’s Bike Shop – https://www.papa-wheelies.com/ ----------- Music by Addison Chase Check out his band Dressed For The Occasion: www.dftomusic.com On Instagram @dftomusic RELATED SHOW LINKS NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/ Join NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/join Franconia Area NEMBA – https://www.nemba.org/chapters/fanemba Franconia Area NEMBA – https://www.facebook.com/FranconiaAreaNEMBA/ Franconia Inn – https://www.franconiainn.com/ Iron Furnace Brewing – https://ironfurnacebrewing.com/ Southern New Hampshire New England Mountain Bike Association – http://www.nemba.org/chapters/snhnemba Bike the Borderlands – https://www.bikeborderlands.com/ Email Ben – NEDirt@Mountainbikeradio.com MTBBen on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mtbben603 MOUNTAIN BIKE RADIO LINKS You can support this content by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtnbikeradio Go to the Mountain Bike Radio Store: https://shopmbr.com/Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member: http://mountainbikeradio.com/membership/Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadio Mountain Bike Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnbikeradio/Mountain Bike Radio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6EAkjP_dmm94_HbKya0Q
May 22, 2019 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE MTB Ben headed to Cape Cod to attend the 2019 NEMBA Ride & Advocacy Summit. He spent a lot of time learning, talking, and hanging with a great group of New England mountain bikers. In this episode, MTB Ben is joined by Jake Berry to discuss the New England High School Cycling Association (NEHSCA) and kids cycling in the New England region. They look forward and tackle some thoughts about how things are changing and what could be if we can get and keep those kids involved. ABOUT NEMBA NEMBA is a recreational trails advocacy organization and educational 501 (c) 3 non-profit with 27 chapters throughout New England and over 7,000 members. Their mission is to promote the best that mountain biking has to offer, steward the trail systems where we recreate and preserve open space. ---------- THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS EPISODE Papa Wheelie’s Bike Shop – https://www.papa-wheelies.com/ ---------- Music by Addison Chase Check out his band Dressed For The Occasion: www.dftomusic.com On Instagram @dftomusic RELATED SHOW LINKS NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/ New England High School Cycling Association (NEHSCA) – http://nehsca.com/ NEHSCA on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nehsca/ Join NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/join About Jake Berry – http://nehsca.com/team-view/jake-berry/ Email Ben – NEDirt@Mountainbikeradio.com MTBBen on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mtbben603 MOUNTAIN BIKE RADIO LINKS You can support this content by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtnbikeradio Go to the Mountain Bike Radio Store: https://shopmbr.com/Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member: http://mountainbikeradio.bigcartel.com/category/mbr-memberships Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadio Mountain Bike Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnbikeradio/Mountain Bike Radio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6EAkjP_dmm94_HbKya0Q
May 7, 2019 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE MTB Ben headed to Cape Cod to attend the 2019 NEMBA Ride & Advocacy Summit. He spent a lot of time learning, talking, and hanging with a great group of New England mountain bikers. In this episode, MTB Ben sits down with Alison McGee from the Berkshire Chapter of NEMBA, Karen Korza from the Merrimack Valley Chapter, Julie Coleman from the Carrabassett Region Chapter, and Disa Federowicz from the Central Maine Chapter. They discuss how they got involved with NEMBA, what the Summit means to them, why they’re there, and mountain biking in general. Thanks for listening! ABOUT NEMBA NEMBA is a recreational trails advocacy organization and educational 501 (c) 3 non-profit with 27 chapters throughout New England and over 7,000 members. Their mission is to promote the best that mountain biking has to offer, steward the trail systems where we recreate and preserve open space. ----------- THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS EPISODE Papa Wheelie’s Bike Shop – https://www.papa-wheelies.com/ ----------- Music by Addison Chase Check out his band Dressed For The Occasion: www.dftomusic.com On Instagram @dftomusic RELATED SHOW LINKS NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/ Central Maine Chapter – https://cemenemba.org/ Carrabassett Region Chapter – https://carrabassettnemba.org/ Merrimack Valley Chapter – https://www.nemba.org/chapters/mvnemba Berkshire Chapter – https://www.nemba.org/chapters/berknemba Join NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/join Email Ben – NEDirt@Mountainbikeradio.com MTBBen on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mtbben603 MOUNTAIN BIKE RADIO LINKS You can support this content by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtnbikeradio Support Mountain Bike Radio by shopping through our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svC Go to the Mountain Bike Radio Store: https://shopmbr.com/Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member: http://mountainbikeradio.bigcartel.com/category/mbr-memberships Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadio Mountain Bike Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnbikeradio/Mountain Bike Radio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6EAkjP_dmm94_HbKya0Q
April 24, 2019 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE MTB Ben headed to Cape Cod to attend the 2019 NEMBA Ride & Advocacy Summit. He spent a lot of time learning, talking, and hanging with a great group of New England mountain bikers. In this episode, he meets Justin Lagassey and sit down in his van to chat about riding, New England trails, some guiding ideas, and more. ABOUT NEMBA NEMBA is a recreational trails advocacy organization and educational 501 (c) 3 non-profit with 27 chapters throughout New England and over 7,000 members. Their mission is to promote the best that mountain biking has to offer, steward the trail systems where we recreate and preserve open space. --------- THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS EPISODE Papa Wheelie’s Bike Shop – https://www.papa-wheelies.com/ --------- RELATED SHOW LINKS NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/ Central Maine NEMBA – https://cemenemba.org/ Join NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/join Ricker Hill Hard Cider – https://www.rickershardcider.com/ Email Ben – NEDirt@Mountainbikeradio.com MTBBen on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mtbben603 Music by Addison Chase Check out his band Dressed For The Occasion: www.dftomusic.com On Instagram @dftomusic MOUNTAIN BIKE RADIO LINKS You can support this content by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtnbikeradio Support Mountain Bike Radio by shopping through our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svC Go to the Mountain Bike Radio Store: https://shopmbr.com/Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member: http://mountainbikeradio.bigcartel.com/category/mbr-memberships Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadio Mountain Bike Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnbikeradio/Mountain Bike Radio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6EAkjP_dmm94_HbKya0Q
You guys! It’s a huge milestone week for us as we finally hit episode 50! Words can’t express how excited, and how grateful we are to have been able to put out content every week and have an audience for it :) So a big thank you to everyone on this journey with us, and allowing us to share our passion with you! This week we tackle the return to Knightmare in Batman #66, a recruitment scheme in Green Lantern #5, a mischievous encounter in Justice League #19, the humbling and bumbling team in Young Justice #3, and dive deeper than ever in the dark world of Die #4. After our usual Humble Heroes Agency segment, we go into a discussion about our show’s progress over the past year, and we look back at how some of our perspectives have changed while doing the show. We hope you enjoy our discussion. We also want to know how you think we can improve our show, as we are always looking for feedback and how we can put out a better product for our audience. Make sure you hit us up by email or Twitter and let us know! For our coffee this week we have a brew called Nemba roasted by Propeller Coffee Company. We always receive amazing coffee from Propeller, and we have no doubt that this week is going to be the same! What did you think about this episode? Are you satisfied with Selina’s answer? Where does Hal’s allegiance lie? What do you think will become of Superman? Let us know what you think! SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! Join our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/182907015663575/ Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:05 Comics segment: 0:09:41 Start of Batman #66 discussion: 0:11:52 Start of Green Lantern #5 discussion: 0:27:18 Start of Justice League #19 discussion: 0:39:50 Start of Young Justice #3 discussion: 0:53:31 Start of Die #4 discussion: 1:02:08 Coffee discussion: 1:18:47 The Humble Heroes Agency: 1:24:19 Year One in review: 1:35:46 The Cosmic Treadmill / Outro: 2:01:48 Comixology: Batman #66 Click here Green Lantern #5 Click here Justice League #19 Click here Young Justice #3 Click here Die #4 Click here Coffee: Nemba roasted by Propeller Coffee Company https://public.propellercoffee.com/ The Humble Heroes Agency: We found that there were some awesome fan made superhero ideas out there, and we figured, let’s talk about some of those on the show and have some fun with them! You can find them at the Superhero Fanon Wikia page. If you have any cool superhero ideas that you’d like to share or have featured on this show, send us an email at contact@darkroastcomics.com and we’ll be more than happy to feature it! BUT! This week is a little different, as we share with you heroes of our own creation! We hope you enjoy them! This week’s new Humble Hero candidate: Chronos and Fast Guy! The Cosmic Treadmill / Preview for next episode: Coming up next! The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight #1, Blackbird #6 Contact Us - Like and Subscribe! Email: contact@darkroastcomics.com Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/darkroastcomics Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/darkroastcomics/ Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/darkroastcomics/ Website: http://darkroastcomics.podbean.com
December 6, 2018 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTB Ben was joined by Frank Lane, Tom Green, and Dan Streeter of the North Shore NEMBA organization while he was out at the Wicked Ride of the East. They discuss what they have going on in the Northeastern Massachusetts area, what you can expect from the trails and more. Music by Addison Chase Check out his band Dressed For The Occasion: www.dftomusic.com On Instagram @dftomusic Do you have an idea for New England Dirt? If so, let us know at nedirt@mountainbikeradio.com. ———– From the North Shore NEMBA Facebook group: “What North Shore NEMBA is all about: The area north of Boston has a number of state parks and conservation properties that are terrific for mountain biking. We enjoy these trails by scheduling rides for different ability levels, organizing trail maintenance events, running mountain bike skills clinics, and enabling fellow bikers to find a wider biking community. We are determined to make sure the trails are kept open for, and used responsibly by, all trail users. We take a broad view of what trail accessibility is all about, as shown by our chapter’s financial commitment to the ‘Vietnam’ land purchase. We regularly convene chapter meetings to share information and keep our priorities in focus. When you join the North Shore chapter, you can stay in touch with everything that’s happening by joining our NEMBA email list. Our group’s email list and web site serve as the primary means of communication for the North Shore chapter. They allow members to discuss and collaborate on chapter activities – ride scheduling, trail maintenance, access issues and problems, or other matters of interest to the group. Where we ride: Major state parks used by mountain bike riders in the North Shore area are Harold Parker, Bradley Palmer/Willowdale, and Georgetown/Rowley. Lynn Woods, Dogtown in Gloucester, and various other smaller properties are also popular with our members. Riders from the chapter area also work with the Greater Boston chapter to provide Bike Patrols in the Boston area, monitoring trail use (and abuse) and assisting anybody in need on the trails. Of course, we also take the opportunity to join in other NEMBA rides and events no matter where they take place. What we do: North Shore NEMBA has a number of different programs in which members can get involved, including: -Trail maintenance events at Harold Parker, Bradley Palmer, Willowdale, and Georgetown/Rowley state parks. -Organized group rides. These are posted in “SingleTracks”, on our NorthShore email list, and/or on the NEMBA ride forum. -The season-ending bash called the “Wicked Ride of the East”. There is a great deal of logistical support needed to set up, run, and clean up after this charitable event which regularly draws 200 or so bikers to Harold Parker State Park. -Beginner’s clinics to help neophytes learn (and help some veterans brush up on) trail skills. This is a great way to meet fellow bikers and try new challenges. --------- RELATED SHOW LINKS You can support this content by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtnbikeradio Support Mountain Bike Radio by shopping through our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svC North Shore NEMBA - https://www.nemba.org/chapters/nsnemba North Shore NEMBA Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/MTBNorthShore/ NEMBA's The Wicked Ride of the East - https://www.nemba.org/events/wicked-ride-east Join NEMBA - http://www.nemba.org/join Email Ben: NEDirt@Mountainbikeradio.com MTBBen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtbben603/ NEMBA Trails: http://www.nemba.org/trails SnowDog: https://snowdog.com/ Mountain Bike Radio Links: Shop via our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svCGo to the Mountain Bike Radio Store: https://shopmbr.com/Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member: http://mountainbikeradio.bigcartel.com/category/mbr-memberships Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnbikeradio/Mountain Bike Radio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6EAkjP_dmm94_HbKya0Q
November 15, 2018 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTB Ben had the chance to sit down with Dan and Hannah Houston of Papa Wheelies at the New England Mountain Bike Association's (NEMBA) Wicked Ride of the East. They chat about things going on at the shop, bikes, and what to keep an eye on. Music by Addison Chase Check out his band Dressed For The Occasion: www.dftomusic.com On Instagram @dftomusic Do you have an idea for New England Dirt? If so, let us know at nedirt@mountainbikeradio.com. ------------- RELATED SHOW LINKS You can support this content by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtnbikeradio Support Mountain Bike Radio by shopping through our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svC Papa Wheelies – https://www.papa-wheelies.com/ NEMBA’s The Wicked Ride of the East – https://www.nemba.org/events/wicked-ride-east Join NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/join Email Ben: NEDirt@Mountainbikeradio.com MTBBen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtbben603/ NEMBA Trails: http://www.nemba.org/trails Mountain Bike Radio Links: Shop via our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svCGo to the Mountain Bike Radio Store: https://shopmbr.com/Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member: http://mountainbikeradio.bigcartel.com/category/mbr-memberships Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnbikeradio/Mountain Bike Radio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6EAkjP_dmm94_HbKya0Q
September 7, 2018 New England Dirt Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE MTBBen sits down in person with Matt Caron, the Vice President of NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association) and President of the Southern New Hampshire NEMBA Chapter, to chat about NEMBA, the chapters, New England riding, and more. They dig into some details about NEMBA numbers and users, local trails, NEMBA Fest, and give you a great view of the riding scene from Matt’s perspective. Do you have an idea for New England Dirt? If so, let us know at nedirt@mountainbikeradio.com. -------- RELATED SHOW LINKS You can support this content by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtnbikeradio Support Mountain Bike Radio by shopping through our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svC Southern New Hampshire New England Mountain Bike Association – http://www.nemba.org/chapters/snhnemba New England Mountain Bike Association chapters – http://www.nemba.org/chapters Snow Dog trail groomer – https://snowdog.com/ Nashua – https://www.nashuanh.gov/491/Mine-Falls-Park NEMBA Fest – http://kingdomtrails.org/calendar/nembafest-annual/ Join NEMBA – http://www.nemba.org/join Email Ben: NEDirt@Mountainbikeradio.com MTBBen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtbben603/ NEMBA Trails: http://www.nemba.org/trails Mountain Bike Radio Links: Shop via our Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1SC3svCGo to the Mountain Bike Radio Store: https://shopmbr.com/Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member: http://mountainbikeradio.bigcartel.com/category/mbr-memberships Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnBikeRadioMountain Bike Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtnbikeradio/Mountain Bike Radio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6EAkjP_dmm94_HbKya0Q
We are thrilled to re-visit an early podcast interview with Chrissy Fleishman who induced lactation for her baby born via surrogacy. There are a couple of reasons why we are re-releasing it now. One, we thought Chrissy gave a great interview. She is well-informed and enthusiastic, and her experience has followed a fairly typical pattern - if there is such a thing in inducing lactation! Second, we want to address a particular experience Chrissy shares. Chrissy had Depo-Provera injections as a young adult in order to help with menstrual difficulties. She experienced lactation as a side effect. Recently, there has been some information floating around online suggesting the use of Depo-Provera for inducing lactation. This source cites a 1994 study done in Papua, New Guinea which 11 out of 12 mothers who had induced lactation with the help of a single Depo-Provera injection were able to fully lactate within a few weeks of starting the protocol. (Nemba, 1994) We agreed that this study seemed promising, not only because of the high rate of full lactation but also because the protocol described in the study takes much, much less time than other approaches typically used. Although Alyssa had looked into this study when writing Breastfeeding Without Birthing, she decided it made sense to take another closer look and to contact some other professionals for their advice. This podcast episode is about what she discovered (and in some cases re-discovered).