Podcasts about New England

History has a frightening way of repeating itself. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Providence, Rhode Island's historic Federal Hill to uncover the forgotten story of the Macaroni Riots of 1914. Triggered by soaring food costs, economic hardship, and the looming shadow of World War I, what sounds like an amusing name became one of New England's most violent and overlooked civil disturbances. Discover the history behind the riots, the people caught in the chaos, and why this remarkable true story feels more relevant today than ever. The Macaroni Riots – A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Directed by John Carpenter Starring: Sam Neill, Jürgen Prochnow, Julie Carmen, David WarnerThere's a scene in In the Mouth of Madness with a "little fucking flappy arm thing" pretending to be an unspeakable cosmic horror, and honestly, that's the whole movie in a nutshell. This week we dig into John Carpenter's 1994 slow-burn descent into madness starring Sam Neill as an insurance investigator who gets way, way too invested in finding a missing horror novelist. Spoiler: reality is a construct and also everyone in New Hampshire is exceptionally fucking stupid.In this episode, we discuss:Sam Neill Carries This Whole Damn Movie — He's arrogant, he's a prick, and he still manages to sell a believable descent into madness. We break down why his performance is doing more heavy lifting than anyone else in the cast.The Flappy Arm Problem — When your Lovecraftian monster looks like a dollar-store bath toy, you've got issues. We get into why the movie's practical effects and CGI just don't hold up, especially next to what Jurassic Park and Terminator 2 were doing years earlier on bigger budgets.Two-Thirds Boring, One-Third Bonkers — We go back and forth on pacing: one of us thinks it's a slow burn that pays off, the other thinks it's a whole lot of driving around New England before anything actually happens.What's the Worst They Can Do? Chop You Up — We rant about horror movie logic, townspeople who won't run from hellhound Dobermans, and why nobody in this film has ever considered just flooring it.We Also Talked About:MTV's The Real World Reunion (Seasons 1-3) (Youtube) – A nostalgic dive into early reality TV and why Robert Smith deserved better than "Friday I'm in Love."Don't Pick Up the Phone (2024) (Netflix) – A Netflix documentary about a decade-long phone hoax scam that hit fast food chains across the country.Sherman's March (1985) (Ok.Ru) – A bizarre, unexpectedly charming documentary about one filmmaker's romantic misadventures while loosely retracing a Civil War general's path.Kick of Death (1997) (Tubi) – A Troma karate flop so boring it's not even fun to make fun of.Billy the Exterminator (Tubi) – A guilty-pleasure reality show about a Hot Topic goth exterminating alligators in Louisiana.The Death and Life of Lamar Odom (Netflix) – An Untold documentary on Netflix covering addiction, tragedy, and a truly unbelievable overdose story.Pharmacist Grant Harting on YouTube – He's a licensed pharmacistin four states, buys gas station boner pills, breaks down the ingredients, and takes them before going on a blind date to see what happens.Some of the above links are affiliate links — if you purchase through them we get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support the show.New episodes of the Dewey Pod Monster podcast drop every week. We're proud members of the YouRun Podcast Network at https://yourunpodcast.com.

The Puritans are often remembered as stern, black-clad settlers who came to America seeking religious freedom. But the real story is far richer—and far more influential—than the popular caricature.In this episode of HIStory Through the Eyes of Faith, we explore the origins of the Puritan movement in England, their desire to "purify" the Church of England, and the growing pressures that eventually pushed many of them across the Atlantic. We follow their journey from the religious conflicts of the Reformation to the shores of New England, where they sought to build a society ordered around their understanding of God's Word.The Puritans did not set out simply to find a new home; they believed they were participating in God's unfolding story. Their successes and struggles reveal what happens when people attempt to build a society shaped by faith and conviction. Join us as we discuss one of the most influential movements in the English-speaking world.Resource for this episode: Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley https://amzn.to/4xx6evc

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Geena Davis (The Boroughs, Thelma & Louise, A League of Their Own) is an Academy Award-winning actor and activist. Geena joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up shy and tall in a strict New England household, reinventing herself as an exchange student in Sweden, and going from posing as a department-store mannequin to landing her first role in Tootsie. Geena and Dax talk about winning an Oscar at 32, how Susan Sarandon taught her to stop apologizing for existing on set, and discovering her athleticism while filming A League of Their Own. Geena explains how roles can transform who you are, why the precision of Olympic archery offered relief from the subjectivity of Hollywood, and why lasting cultural change begins with making unconscious bias impossible to ignore.Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOSam Baltrusis has spent years documenting some of New England's most haunted places, investigating ghostly legends and unexplained encounters with a healthy respect for the unknown. But one experience in Salem transformed him from investigator to victim.After an appearance in the historic city, Sam began experiencing disturbing activity that refused to stay behind. What started as subtle paranormal encounters quickly escalated into something far darker, leaving him convinced that an unseen presence had attached itself to him. As the attacks intensified, Sam found himself fighting not only for answers, but for his own life.In this classic episode of The Grave Talks, Sam shares the terrifying haunting that nearly destroyed him, what he believes was behind it, and how he ultimately found a way to break free from its grip.#TheGraveTalks #TerrifyingHaunting #Salem #GhostStories #Paranormal #Haunted #HauntedSalem #Supernatural #ParanormalPodcast #TrueHauntingLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Sam Baltrusis has spent years documenting some of New England's most haunted places, investigating ghostly legends and unexplained encounters with a healthy respect for the unknown. But one experience in Salem transformed him from investigator to victim.After an appearance in the historic city, Sam began experiencing disturbing activity that refused to stay behind. What started as subtle paranormal encounters quickly escalated into something far darker, leaving him convinced that an unseen presence had attached itself to him. As the attacks intensified, Sam found himself fighting not only for answers, but for his own life.In this classic episode of The Grave Talks, Sam shares the terrifying haunting that nearly destroyed him, what he believes was behind it, and how he ultimately found a way to break free from its grip.#TheGraveTalks #TerrifyingHaunting #Salem #GhostStories #Paranormal #Haunted #HauntedSalem #Supernatural #ParanormalPodcast #TrueHauntingLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

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Brian Hathaway was in Marina del Rey, California, where he left from in February 2022 at the beginning of his circumnavigation, during this intervierw, after completing a circumnavigation on his Hunter 44 DS. We talk about how a circumnavigation changes you, what it's like to complete one, readjusting to life in civilization, staying at a marina in California vs Mexico, haul-out facilities, an incident with a crazy doc worker at a marina, choosing a Hunter to circumnavigate and all the doubters, the pros and cons of a production boat, running warps, drogues, weather routing, weather forecasting, squalls, lightning, sailing in the Gulf Stream, crossing the Panama Canal, the Las Perlas islands, Golfito Costa Rica, insurance, the peril of disregarding the laws in foreign countries, we debate about tethers, EPIRB's and PLB's, other safety gear, a problem with the rubrail, the importance of officially finishing the circumnavigation, finding happiness, meditation, anxiety, love of sailing, and more. links and photos are on the podcast website support the show through Patreon sail New England and Canada with Sailing Resolution shop tankless dive systems at BLU3 browse or list sailboats for sail at sailboatsforsale.com

The Halloween craze has always been with us. But one man can be credited with blowing it up into what it is today. That man is David Bertolino and in his new book, "Behind the Screams at Spooky World," he explains how he built a haunted hayride into a must-see event in New England and then across the country.The book is available now, wherever you get your books.

Joey and Nancy returned from vacation and immediately compared trips. Nancy described Key West as disappointing because of seaweed-covered beaches, smelly water, bad food, and a rundown golf cart rental, while Joey shared stories from his family’s 1,100-mile New England road trip. Joey spent much of his vacation waking up angry at Producer Karly after discovering she had secretly set a 3:30 a.m. alarm on his phone weeks ago. The alarm continued going off every morning of vacation, no matter what hotel he was staying in. The World Cup wrapped up with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in the championship match. Joey and Nancy admitted they don't know much about soccer but were fascinated by the massive prize money awarded to the top teams. Nancy warned listeners about the ongoing “Dookie-demic” lettuce outbreak after reports of a parasite linked to fresh produce caused severe stomach issues for some people. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll and Bunny XO officially finalized their divorce, with Bunny explaining why she removed her podcast episode about the split. Riley Green had fans debating whether his interview on Theo Von’s podcast showed dry humor or arrogance. A man had to be rescued from inside a porta-potty after climbing in headfirst to retrieve a dropped Mountain Dew bottle. The show talked about the massive opening weekend of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Producer Karly shared info about the special IMAX cameras used to film it, while Joey and Nancy debated whether the film was appropriate for younger viewers. Nancy shared her first-ever road rage experience while driving a golf cart in Key West. A group of scooter riders approached her family until one of them noticed her husband’s massive arms and suddenly decided he wanted no part of the confrontation. Lucky 7 for $50 gift card to Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants Joey recapped his Great American Road Trip through seven New England states. His favorite discoveries included Vermont, coffee milk, maple creamies, lighthouses, historic battleships, and renovated boutique motels. His least favorite parts included expensive airport parking, paying for soda refills, deep-sea fishing in rough water, Augusta, Maine, and Nantucket. The show discussed a study claiming that driving the speed limit could save millions of gallons of fuel every day while only adding about 54 seconds to the average commute. Neither Joey nor Nancy seemed especially convinced they were ready to slow down. Joey shared a travel complaint about a flight attendant who denied his request to move into an empty Comfort+ row, citing a “weight and balance issue.” Moments later, another flight attendant moved his family into those exact seats anyway, leaving Joey convinced he had been fed a creative excuse rather than the truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Richards is a private lender and co-founder of REI Capital Guys, who made his first private loan in July 2020 using $100,000 of his own savings while still working a software job. He now runs a lending fund with his business partner, doing loans across the country while living rurally in New England, keeping bees, and volunteering with mountain search and rescue.This episode covers how to break into private lending, how lenders structure deals differently than banks, and how to put idle capital in your Profit First tax and reserve accounts to work. If you have money sitting on the sidelines in a savings account, an old 401(k), or an IRA and you want it working harder, this conversation is for you.Timeline Summary[1:43] – Zach's background and why private lending appealed more than managing tenants[2:28] – The nightmare tenant in his duplex that soured him on rentals for good[3:10] – Three to four months of books, attorneys, and local meetups before ever lending a dollar[3:37] – His first deal in July 2020, a $100,000 loan to an experienced flipper that paid back in six months[4:44] – Why a good attorney on your loan documents is the difference between safety and disaster[5:29] – Zach admits the $100,000 was the bulk of his savings and how he talked himself into it[6:31] – How private lenders beat banks on speed by lending against the asset, not your tax returns[6:52] – His actual terms: 80% of purchase, 100% of repairs, up to 65% to 70% of ARV[7:43] – Why relationships matter so much that repeat borrowers get a yes over text[8:46] – The mental shift from a stable W2 paycheck to lumpy business owner cash flow[10:38] – The software engineer who had to force himself to build relationships instead of hiding in numbers[11:37] – Why he and his partner merged two separate lending companies to launch a fund[13:17] – The partnership secret: a disagreement is usually a different route to the same goal[18:17] – Whether you should move Profit First tax and reserve money out of low-yield bank accounts[19:13] – The liquidity rule: don't buy property with tax money, but shorter-term lending can work[21:04] – Why a borrower with a Profit First system looks more organized and more likely to execute[22:17] – What he's seeing in the market with properties sitting 30 to 45 days instead of selling overnight[24:08] – When to get into private lending and how to lend from a self-directed IRA or HELOC5 Key TakeawaysPreparation Beats A Track Record — Zach underwrote his first deal with zero lending history because he spent months on books, attorneys, and meetups first. The prep work is what made his first loan a win instead of a lesson.Private Lenders Win On Speed — Banks want tax returns, pay stubs, and 30 days. Private lenders underwrite the asset, which is why a flipper will pay more for a fast close and a real relationship.Know Your Stress Tolerance — Going from a W2 paycheck to business owner income means great months and dead ones. Learning to sit with that swing is a skill you have to build on purpose.Idle Capital Is Costing You — Money parked in Profit First tax and reserve accounts earning 1% could be lent out instead. Just respect liquidity so the cash is back when you need it.Build The Business Around The Life — Zach designed a business in a backpack so he could live rurally, keep bees, and run search and rescue. Putting first things first is the Profit First mindset applied beyond money.Links & ResourcesREI Capital Guys Self-Directed Rollover Guide — https://reicapitalguys.community/rollover-guide Simple CFO — https://simplecfo.com • Email Zach Richards — zach@reicapitalguys.comEnjoyed This Episode?If Zach's story about turning $100,000 in savings into a private lending fund got you thinking about the money sitting idle in your own accounts, don't let it keep collecting dust. Share this episode with an investor who's been curious about getting on the lending side of the table, and follow the show and leave a rating and review so more real estate investors can find these conversations.

CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick break down the biggest defensive position battles for the Patriots heading into 2026 training camp on Patriots Daily. Taylor and Mike dig into the LB3 battle behind Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss, with K.J. Britt and Chad Muma pushing for the top backup role. They break down the ED4 competition beyond Harold Landry, Gabe Jacas, and Elijah Ponder, along with the CB4 race for depth behind Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, and Marcus Jones. They also look at the SAF3 battle as New England sorts out its safety depth chart heading into camp. Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Allen covers Energy Capital Partners buying TPI’s blade factories, GE Vernova’s $1.7 billion rescue of LM Wind Power, offshore wind cutting oil burn during a heat wave, Scotland’s Caledonia approval, and 19 states suing the Pentagon over stalled wind reviews. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Good Monday everyone. A few months ago, we told you about a Houston bankruptcy court carving up TPI Composites. Well, that story just got a whole lot bigger. On July sixth, TPI walked out of Chapter Eleven. Zero debt. New owners. A private equity firm called Energy Capital Partners picked up TPI’s blade factories in Iowa and Juarez, Mexico for about twenty million dollars. Twenty million, against more than a billion dollars in liabilities. ECP did not stumble into wind blades. They bought Calpine back in twenty eighteen, inherited seventy-seven power plants, and became GE’s biggest private gas turbine customer in the Western Hemisphere. That relationship, forged in gas turbine halls, is what brought them to composite factories. GE Vernova signed a five-year supply deal requiring it to send blade orders to ECP’s factories. GE is ECP’s partner, its customer, and was even the backup buyer if the deal fell through. So TPI lives on, leaner, debt-free, with locked-in demand from one of the biggest turbine makers on earth. But now, the other side of that coin. While ECP picked up two blade factories for twenty million dollars, GE Vernova recently pumped one-point-seven billion dollars into its own blade company, LM Wind Power. LM’s equity had fallen to negative 575 million euros. Revenue dropped ninety-six percent in one year, from 2.1 billion Danish kroner down to just ninety-three million. The Danish workforce, cut to about twenty-five people. LM Wind Power has lost money every single year since GE bought it in twenty seventeen. Nine straight years of red ink. So think about that. Two American blade factories now serve GE Vernova’s onshore business. One in Grand Forks, North Dakota, owned by GE, inside a division losing four hundred million dollars a year. The other in Newton, Iowa, owned by ECP, zero debt, five-year supply deal. The independent contract blade business that TPI Composites built is gone. Vestas took the India and Mexico plants in-house. GE’s supply is locked to ECP. The OEMs and their financial partners now own the factories directly. And that is a new era for wind manufacturing. Now, let us talk about what those blades are doing once they are spinning. Earlier this month, a brutal heat wave hit the eastern United States. Air conditioners running full blast. Grid operators scrambling to keep up. And off the coast of New England, two offshore wind farms stepped up. Vineyard Wind, eight hundred and six megawatts off Massachusetts. Revolution Wind, seven hundred and four megawatts near Rhode Island. Together they pushed hundreds of megawatts into the grid right when people needed it most. And here is the number that matters. Oil-fired power plants met about ten percent of peak demand on July second this year. Last summer, at the height of a similar heat wave, oil plants covered nearly fifteen percent. That is more than a gigawatt less oil burned. The projects that survived lawsuits, survived construction shutdowns, survived lease freezes, are now keeping the lights on in New England. Across the Atlantic, Scotland just approved two massive offshore wind farms. The Caledonia North and South projects in the Moray Firth, up to one hundred and forty turbines spread across one hundred and sixty-five square miles. Enough power for two million homes. Ocean Wind is leading the development with a commitment of about 1.7 billion pounds. And here is what makes this project different. Caledonia South will mix fixed-bottom and floating turbines, up to thirty-nine floaters. That blend of proven and next-generation technology on a single project is something to watch. Back in the United States, nineteen state attorneys general are suing the Department of Defense. The reason, wind project reviews. Federal law says any wind turbine taller than two hundred feet must go through a Defense Department check, to make sure it does not interfere with military radar or flight paths. Last August, the Pentagon stopped reviewing those projects. No explanation. No timeline for starting again. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is leading the coalition, joined by attorneys general from eighteen other states including California, New York, and New Jersey. They want a court to force the Defense Department to start doing its job again. And finally, a story from the sea floor. Down in southern New England, lobster populations have been falling for decades. Back in nineteen ninety-eight, there were about fifty million lobsters in those waters. By twenty twenty-two, fewer than ten million. But something else is moving in. Jonah crabs. Fishermen used to throw them back. Now they are hauling them in by the thousands, selling them as a cheaper option to lobster. And researchers at the University of Rhode Island are finding that offshore wind foundations are acting like artificial reefs. Algae grows first, then barnacles and mussels, then fish and crabs follow. The question scientists are working to answer is whether these structures create new marine life, or just pull it in from the surrounding ocean. Either way, the turbines are not just making electricity. They are making habitat. Now, here is what to watch. This Wednesday, July twenty-second, GE Vernova reports second quarter earnings. And the numbers we just talked about will be in the room. One-point-seven billion dollars pumped into LM Wind Power, a blade company that has lost money nine years straight. Twenty million dollars to let ECP walk away with two factories and a five-year supply deal. GE Vernova is guiding for four hundred million dollars in wind segment losses this year. Meanwhile, its Power and Electrification divisions are printing money, nearly five billion dollars in free cash flow last quarter alone. So the question on that earnings call is simple. If you are spending eighty times more to keep your in-house blade maker alive than a private equity firm paid to buy your contract supplier, how long do you keep doing both? Watch for what GE Vernova says about LM Wind Power’s future, about North American onshore blade strategy, and about whether that 1.7 billion dollar injection was a rescue, or a goodbye. The answer could reshape who makes blades in this industry for the next decade. And that is the state of the wind industry for the 19th of July, twenty twenty-six. Join us for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast tomorrow.

Join Ty from Total Disclosure and author Peter Mews for a rapid-fire New England folklore discussion. Get direct answers on regional legends and historical mysteries. This session features an intense exchange between Ty and Peter Mews, focusing on the specific anomalies found within New England folklore. Whether you are a dedicated researcher or just curious about regional history, this conversation strips away the fluff to focus on the core details of these mysterious accounts.By engaging with this folklore discussion, you gain perspective on the research methods Peter Mews uses to document his findings. We break down the realities of the field, offering a grounded approach to understanding what exists beyond the mainstream narrative. This is essential viewing for anyone tracking the latest developments in paranormal research. TDP Website: www.TotalDisclosure.CoFOLLOW PETER MUISE' BLOG: https://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/

Joey and Nancy returned from vacation and immediately compared trips. Nancy described Key West as disappointing because of seaweed-covered beaches, smelly water, bad food, and a rundown golf cart rental, while Joey shared stories from his family’s 1,100-mile New England road trip. Joey spent much of his vacation waking up angry at Producer Karly after discovering she had secretly set a 3:30 a.m. alarm on his phone weeks ago. The alarm continued going off every morning of vacation, no matter what hotel he was staying in. The World Cup wrapped up with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in the championship match. Joey and Nancy admitted they don't know much about soccer but were fascinated by the massive prize money awarded to the top teams. Nancy warned listeners about the ongoing “Dookie-demic” lettuce outbreak after reports of a parasite linked to fresh produce caused severe stomach issues for some people. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll and Bunny XO officially finalized their divorce, with Bunny explaining why she removed her podcast episode about the split. Riley Green had fans debating whether his interview on Theo Von’s podcast showed dry humor or arrogance. A man had to be rescued from inside a porta-potty after climbing in headfirst to retrieve a dropped Mountain Dew bottle. The show talked about the massive opening weekend of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Producer Karly shared info about the special IMAX cameras used to film it, while Joey and Nancy debated whether the film was appropriate for younger viewers. Nancy shared her first-ever road rage experience while driving a golf cart in Key West. A group of scooter riders approached her family until one of them noticed her husband’s massive arms and suddenly decided he wanted no part of the confrontation. Lucky 7 for $50 gift card to Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants Joey recapped his Great American Road Trip through seven New England states. His favorite discoveries included Vermont, coffee milk, maple creamies, lighthouses, historic battleships, and renovated boutique motels. His least favorite parts included expensive airport parking, paying for soda refills, deep-sea fishing in rough water, Augusta, Maine, and Nantucket. The show discussed a study claiming that driving the speed limit could save millions of gallons of fuel every day while only adding about 54 seconds to the average commute. Neither Joey nor Nancy seemed especially convinced they were ready to slow down. Joey shared a travel complaint about a flight attendant who denied his request to move into an empty Comfort+ row, citing a “weight and balance issue.” Moments later, another flight attendant moved his family into those exact seats anyway, leaving Joey convinced he had been fed a creative excuse rather than the truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue and Kendra are traveling to some of New England's most loved lobster shacks to taste, compare, and choose their favorite. All for bragging rights. They started with 10 fan favorites, and have narrowed it down to 5.

CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick break down the biggest defensive position battles for the Patriots heading into 2026 training camp on Patriots Daily. Taylor and Mike dig into the LB3 battle behind Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss, with K.J. Britt and Chad Muma pushing for the top backup role. They break down the ED4 competition beyond Harold Landry, Gabe Jacas, and Elijah Ponder, along with the CB4 race for depth behind Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, and Marcus Jones. They also look at the SAF3 battle as New England sorts out its safety depth chart heading into camp. Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Jeremy Zakis details Australia's preparations for a potential record-breaking "Super El Niño," which threatens to trigger extreme heat and devastating eucalyptus forest fires. Concurrently, John Batchelor reports on the severe smoke and air quality issues in New England resulting from massive wildfires in Canada. (2)

A pair of reading glasses stopped a military coup in 1783. New England quietly talked about leaving the union in 1814, forty seven years before the South did. These are true stories, and almost nobody remembers them. Is it a coincidence, or is God's hand really in it? In this episode, Lance Wallnau walks through the moments American history books skip over: the Newburgh conspiracy, the Hartford Convention, Andrew Jackson's showdown with South Carolina, Lincoln's calls for national repentance, and FDR's wartime turnaround. Each one came down to a single leader making a single choice, and each one still shapes the country you live in today. In this episode: * The 1783 Newburgh conspiracy Washington stopped without raising his voice * The Hartford Convention of 1814, the secession talk your history class left out * Andrew Jackson's toast that faced down South Carolina's threat to leave the union * Lincoln's 1863 line, "we have forgotten God," and why he called for national days of prayer in the middle of the war * How FDR set aside his own economic playbook to win World War Two * Why every one of these moments hinged on one person's decision, and what that means for the moment we're in right now If God has shown up this many times before, He hasn't stopped now. Podcast Episode 2185: Amazing Stories You Never Heard About Our History- Gods Hidden Hand At Work | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

We have another summer concert report, because "Weird Al" Yankovic's Bigger and Weirder Tour returned to New England! Also: Retro 80s games at the Free Play Bar Arcade in downtown Providence! The Logan Awards for Excellence in Comedy Music! The return of Chickens in the News, in which we learn about a farm where you can gamble on chicken races! (Correction: This farm is in Boulder, Montana, not Boulder, Colorado! Sorry!) And a long-awaited conversation about the 80s cult film Streets of Fire! Hopefully you can stand this much excitement! Okay, nap time. Nominations are open through July 25th for the Logan Awards! Chicken races! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon!  

This week Scott and Patrick discuss King Philips War, a conflict in the mid 17th Century between a group of rebellious Indian tribes under Metacom of the Wampanoags that forever changed the political landscape of New England for both its English and Indian inhabitants.Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschatFor programming updates and news follow us across social media @historyhomospod and follow Scott @Scottlizardabrams and Patrick @cantgetfooledagainradio OR subscribe to our telegram channel t.me/historyhomosThe video version of the show is available on Substack, Rokfin, bitchute, odysee and RumbleFor weekly premium episodes or to contribute to the show subscribe to our channel at www.historyhomospod.substack.comYou can donate to the show directly at paypal.me/historyhomosTo order a History Homos T shirt (and recieve a free sticker) please send your shirt size and address to Historyhomos@gmail.com and please address all questions, comments and concerns there as well.Later homos

Flopcast episode 741! We have another summer concert report, because “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Bigger and Weirder Tour returned to New England! Also: Retro 80s games at the Free Play Bar Arcade in downtown Providence! The Logan Awards for Excellence in Comedy Music! The return of Chickens in the News, in which we learn about a […] The post Flopcast 741: A Menacing Sort appeared first on The ESO Network.

What if one of history's oldest and most mysterious secrets has been hiding in plain sight?Footprints of the Gods explores the fascinating and controversial phenomenon of polydactylism—the presence of extra fingers or toes—and its mysterious connection to ancient civilizations, myths, and human origins. Across cultures and centuries, references to extra digits appear in Sumerian texts, biblical accounts, folklore, and indigenous traditions, often linked to giants, gods, and the earliest humans.Authors Jim Vieira and Greg Maestro take readers on a compelling investigative journey, uncovering evidence from ancient artifacts, rock art, and historical narratives that challenge conventional views of our past. With meticulous research and a fresh perspective, they reveal patterns that suggest this unusual genetic trait may hold deeper significance than previously believed.Blending archaeology, history, and alternative research, this thought-provoking book invites readers to question long-held assumptions and reconsider humanity's origins. Whether you're fascinated by ancient mysteries, hidden history, or unexplained phenomena, Footprints of the Gods offers a captivating and eye-opening exploration that will leave you thinking long after the final page.JIM VIEIRA is a stonemason, researcher and writer. As well as exploring and writing about the stone sites of New England, he has written for Ancient American magazine, The Heretic (UK) and local newspapers. In 2012 he created the online blog The Daily Giant that showcased a giant report every day for nearly two years. He controversially had his TEDx talk removed from the internet (much like Graham Hancock and Rupert Sheldrake). He is star of the History Channel TV shows Search for the Lost Giants (2014) and Roanoke: Search for the Lost Colony (2015) with his brother Bill. He lives in Ashfield, Massachusetts. www.jimvieira.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Appledore 2 (Van Damme queued)! This week we have ten hours of uninterrupted small-island ocean vibes from off the coast of northern New England. Distant calm waves, birds, and buoys. Whether you're studying, working, reading, sleeping, or unwinding after a long day, this immersive ambient soundscape provides the perfect background soundtrack. No talking, no interruptions—just pure island isolation. Ignore the World._____Special thanks to my twin for capturing this audio. The recording took place on a June afternoon earlier this year. And a note to the kids out there: if you do science stuff, you get to go to cool places. My sister has parlayed her marine ecology career into research trips overseas—to a ton of Europe, Central and South America, and Appledore.Appledore is a tiny Maine island off the coast of New Hampshire. It's Maine because the state line follows the Piscataqua River into the ocean and splits the island group between the two states. So New Hampshire has Star Island and White Island. And Maine has Cedar, Appledore, and (grizzly axe murders) Smuttynose.It's difficult to separate Smuttynose from its history. So I would suggest getting the history from J. Dennis Robinson's book Mystery on the Isle of Shoals. It's a Smuttynose historian's view of the island. (The book begins hundreds of millions of years ago and quickly leads to the events of March 5, 1873.)The motivation of Robinson's book feels less like, "Here is some history of an island and its terrible events," and more like someone needs to correct the record after a novelist flipped the history to exonerate the axe murderer and blame the woman who survived the attack (in the fictional book—and later film—The Weight of Water). Interestingly, John Wilkes Booth's brother, Edwin Booth, has a cameo in Isle of Shoals history. He showed up on Star Island a few years after the Smuttynose murders (and after his brother murdered Lincoln) to stay at the (then) new Oceanic Hotel. Edwin had nothing to do with the Smuttynose murders—but if I wrote The Weight of Water 2, I'd pin the **** on that dude.

You might be hearing the word "cyclospora" a lot more lately as the number of cases in this nationwide parasite outbreak continues to rise. There are lots of questions about how this is impacting us here in New England, from how it's impacting our produce to the symptoms those infected might be dealing with. This week, Nichole talks with Dr. Zoe Weiss, the director of Clinical Microbiology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, to learn how significant our risk really is and get educated about this tiny parasite that's causing some big problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING SIMON CONSTABLE, 7-16-26.1650The sources provide a detailed look at several interconnected global issues, ranging from geopolitical conflict and commodity volatility to climate extremes and societal health.The transcript highlights a significant escalation in the Middle East, specifically regarding the Bab-el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthi rebels have begun targeting the Bab-el-Mandeb, a critical choke point for Saudi Arabianoil exports. Additionally, reports indicate that the US Navy fired Hellfire missiles at an unarmed merchant oil tanker near Iran's Kharg Island after the vessel allegedly ignored multiple warnings. This move is described as a troubling development that complicates the "optics" of the ongoing conflict and raises questions about the US mission and definition of victory.Market instability is a recurring theme, with energy and agricultural prices reacting to conflict and climate. Brent crude rose to $85 per barrel, a 7% monthly increase, while European Union gas prices spiked by 30%. Prices for wheat (up 12%), soybeans (up 7%), and corn (up 7%) have climbed, partly attributed to a lack of fertilizer, exacerbated by Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian petrochemical plants. A 2% drop in copper prices is noted as a worrying sign of a potential global economic slowdown.Environmental challenges are impacting both Europe and North America. Temperatures in France and the Mediterranean reached between 40°C and 44°C (112°F), leading to approximately a thousand excess deaths. Smoke from wildfires in Canada has drifted over New England, causing "smoky orange" skies and poor air quality. The sources also discuss the "Super El Niño" phenomenon—where Central Pacific waters are 2.5 degrees Celsius above normal—which disrupts global weather patterns by causing alternating cycles of drought and heavy precipitation.A featured "longevity quiz" provides insights into US and global health trends. The average life expectancy at birth in the US is 79 years. Hawaii has the highest average life expectancy, while West Virginia has the lowest at 72.2 years. Monaco, San Marino, and Hong Kong are identified as the regions with the highest longevity worldwide.The transcript notes a violent backlash against AI, with tech executives receiving death threats and data centers facing security incidents from those fearing job displacement. However, the speakers argue that AI is a tool that historically creates new opportunities and shifts the nature of work rather than destroying it entirely. They compare the current transition to the rapid technological shifts seen since 2009, which enabled remote broadcasting and new forms of digital entrepreneurship.Bullets converted to prose, headers removed. One correction: Kharg Island (source had "Car Island"). No tail numbers added — say the word if you want them.

Rick Miranda, President of Aquidneck Landworks, joins the show to share the story behind building one of New England's most respected landscape companies. We dive into leadership, creating a premium customer experience, building a winning team, and the lessons learned from growing a business that stands out in a competitive market. If you're looking to elevate your company, improve your systems, and build a business you're proud of, this episode is packed with practical insights you won't want to miss.

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, officials and health experts expressed growing concern on Thursday about dangerously poor air quality across much of the northeastern United States and southern Canada, as a cloud of dense smoke from scores of raging wildfires darkened skies and irritated throats from the Great Lakes to New England. As the wildfires continued to burn, sensors that monitor the air quality index for millions of people recorded figures sometimes nearly twice as high as what is considered hazardous. Also the Mamdani administration wants landlords to pay for credit checks for rental applicants / audio from President Trump from Thursday night's speech on voter fraud and China's influence / 83% of the population believe they are being effected by fraud in the election system / the major networks choose not to carry the President's speech / audio from Senator Rand Paul on how easy it is to uncover fraud (i.e. a young man with a phone camera in Minnesota) / and the blinding insanity of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.” (Acts 3:19–20 NLT) The strong faith of two men named George played a key role in shaping the United States of America. The first was George Whitefield, our spiritual founding father. He was a British evangelist who came to our shores to preach the gospel. As a result of his ministry, thousands of colonists came to Christ. It was the first great spiritual awakening in what would become known as the United States of America. Between 1740 and 1742, before the United States was even a nation, the Great Awakening had a remarkable impact in New England. Historians estimate that 25,000 to 50,000 people were added to New England church membership as a result of the revival. With New England’s population only around 300,000 at the time, that means as many as one out of every six people in the region may have been reached in some way by the revival, in which George Whitefield played a leading role. The evangelistic wildfire left in its wake fertile spiritual ground on which the nation could be built. The Christian truths and principles that guided the lives of the new converts found their way into the nation’s DNA. They formed the cornerstone of the United States government. John Adams, founding father and second president of the United States, wrote, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” Our nation was forged in the flames of revival started by George Whitefield. The second George is, of course, George Washington—commander of the Continental Army, first president of the United States, and the father of our country. Washington was always quick to give the glory to God for his victories. He never tired of invoking the role of Providence in the formation of the United States of America. In fact, Washington directed that a special flag be flown by the ships of the U.S. Navy. The flag depicted a tree with branches stretching upward. The message of the flag was an appeal to Heaven, a reminder that the United States needed to call on God for its success and sustenance. Unfortunately, that message got lost along the way. Our nation has drifted away from God and His guidance. The good news is that it’s not too late to go back to Him. The apostle Peter preached to the people of Israel, “Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah” (Acts 3:19–20 NLT). That same message is needed in our country today. Our nation, which was forged in a spiritual revival, needs to go through those flames again. Reflection question: How can you incorporate a concern for our nation’s spiritual well-being into your prayers and Bible study? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! Join Greg Laurie for the Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate's Cove on July 18. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four-time Pro Bowler. 85 catches. 1,013 yards last season in New England — coming off a torn ACL playing only 55% of snaps. Found not guilty in May. Released by the Patriots purely for cap reasons. And right now, he's the most proven, most productive wide receiver still available in the entire NFL. He's a four-time Pro Bowler with elite route running, a short area game that Kyle Shanahan would absolutely weaponize, and the kind of experience that makes a young receiver room better just by being in the building. 

Can Drake Maye bounce back from a rough postseason? full 654 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:51:54 +0000 RT3l9MqkZaQgufaEfNPKVD3b0k3RQ3Mz nfl,new england patriots,sports Jones and Keefe nfl,new england patriots,sports Can Drake Maye bounce back from a rough postseason? Jones & Keefe is smart, opinionated Boston sports talk that mixes sharp analysis with real personality. Hosted by Adam Jones and Rich Keefe, the show blends informed debate, humor and a fan's passion for everything that matters in New England sports. From breaking down the Patriots and tracking the Red Sox all season to Celtics championship expectations, Bruins battles and the biggest stories around the league, Jones & Keefe bring perspective without losing the edge. Thoughtful, entertaining and rooted in the city's sports culture, the show sounds like Boston because it *is* Boston. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed

For early San Franciscans, seafood was an important source of nutrition and a feature of social life, inspiring culinary developments that remain components in California cuisine more than a century later. Consumers interested in flavorful alternatives to meat and associated health benefits could follow recipes for nearly fifty types of marine life from state waters, such as salmon, flounder, and oysters. Others are no longer available, out-of-vogue, or simply forgotten. Further, overfishing and environmental damage decimated many local seafood stocks, providing a cautionary tale with global significance. In San Francisco Seafood: A History from Ocean to Table (Bloomsbury, 2026), Dr. Paul Stangl traces the development of San Francisco's fisheries, seafood markets, cookery, and dining culture from the Gold Rush to the 1920s. Migrants from around the world imported fishing techniques and cuisines, then slowly adapted as they came to understand local resources and each other. Newcomers found the tastiest fish through trial and error and assimilated the “best” into a new cuisine. Different ethnic and occupational groups collaborated, fought, and learned from one another as they irreversibly altered the natural world around them. By the end of the First World War, San Francisco's seafood cuisine scarcely resembled that of the 1850s, due to cultural adaptation, technological advancements, and changes to the natural environment. It was no longer derivative of New England and France, but included influences from the Southern states, Asia, and South America.San Francisco Seafood chronicles the city's transformation from a fish-barren town-where restaurants served canned, pickled, and dried fish from the East Coast-to a seafood-rich metropolis that harvested seafood from Mexico to Alaska. He emphasizes how the impacts on nature and local labor serve as a necessary cautionary tale for today's global seafood trade. This is a thorough and insightful history of a once emerging, and now essential, cuisine for food and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books. About the guest author: Julie Carrick Dalton is a New England journalist and farmer. Her debut novel WAITING FOR THE NIGHT SONG launched in January, 2021 as a CNN, USA Today, Newsweek, Parade, and Buzzfeed Most Anticipated 2021 Book, and was an Amazon Editor's Pick for Best Books of the Month. Her writing has appeared in The Boston Globe, BusinessWeek, The Hollywood Reporter, Electric Literature, The Chicago Review of Books, Orion Magazine, Lit Hub, and other publications. She contributes to DeadDarlings, The Writer Unboxed, and GrubStreet's writer's blogs. Her second novel, THE LAST BEEKEEPER, was released in 2023. Mom to four kids and two dogs, Julie also owns and operates a 100-acre farm. When she isn't writing or digging in the dirt, you can probably find her kayaking in New Hampshire or walking in the woods hunting for mushrooms. About the host: Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup that built an AI book discovery platform with a grant from the National Science Foundation. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her latest book, Rose Girl: A Story of Resilience and Rumi, a medieval, mystical thriller was awarded a Kirkus (starred) review and named Editors Choice from the Historical Novel Society. Holly lives on a houseboat near the Golden Gate Bridge with her daughter and Labrador retriever, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please visit her at hollylynnpayne.com  and subscribe to her FREE weekly mini-masterclass, Power of Page One, a FREE newsletter on Substack, offering insights on becoming a better storyteller and tips on hooking readers from page one! (And bonus: discover some great new books!) Tune in and reach out: If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories.  If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visithollylynnpayne.com.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime.  The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California, is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community!  Be well and keep reading, Holly @hollylynnpayne on IG Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

The six track on the album, "Tributaries," feature influences from New Orleans swing to West African highlife and were written by local composers. The collaborative grew out of "an explosion of creativity" in the pandemic, when musicians composed a trove of jazz works but had no way to get them performed and recorded.

For early San Franciscans, seafood was an important source of nutrition and a feature of social life, inspiring culinary developments that remain components in California cuisine more than a century later. Consumers interested in flavorful alternatives to meat and associated health benefits could follow recipes for nearly fifty types of marine life from state waters, such as salmon, flounder, and oysters. Others are no longer available, out-of-vogue, or simply forgotten. Further, overfishing and environmental damage decimated many local seafood stocks, providing a cautionary tale with global significance. In San Francisco Seafood: A History from Ocean to Table (Bloomsbury, 2026), Dr. Paul Stangl traces the development of San Francisco's fisheries, seafood markets, cookery, and dining culture from the Gold Rush to the 1920s. Migrants from around the world imported fishing techniques and cuisines, then slowly adapted as they came to understand local resources and each other. Newcomers found the tastiest fish through trial and error and assimilated the “best” into a new cuisine. Different ethnic and occupational groups collaborated, fought, and learned from one another as they irreversibly altered the natural world around them. By the end of the First World War, San Francisco's seafood cuisine scarcely resembled that of the 1850s, due to cultural adaptation, technological advancements, and changes to the natural environment. It was no longer derivative of New England and France, but included influences from the Southern states, Asia, and South America.San Francisco Seafood chronicles the city's transformation from a fish-barren town-where restaurants served canned, pickled, and dried fish from the East Coast-to a seafood-rich metropolis that harvested seafood from Mexico to Alaska. He emphasizes how the impacts on nature and local labor serve as a necessary cautionary tale for today's global seafood trade. This is a thorough and insightful history of a once emerging, and now essential, cuisine for food and history buffs alike. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... The Power Of Shared Infrastructure There is a quiet assumption baked into how most nonprofits operate. If you need something, you build it yourself. Need a fundraising event, plan one. Need HR, handle it in-house. Need systems, cobble them together. The nonprofit shared infrastructure that could carry all of this rarely enters the conversation, because the default is to go it alone. I understand where the instinct comes from. Nonprofits are scrappy by necessity. Budgets are tight, and doing it yourself feels like the responsible, frugal choice. But there is a hidden cost to building everything from scratch, and it shows up in the same place every time. Your team's time. Your leadership's attention. The liability nobody was watching. The event that ate six months of staff capacity to net twelve thousand dollars. When an organization tries to be its own event company, its own HR department, and its own back office all at once, it is running several businesses it never meant to start. And none of them get the focus they need to be excellent. I've been thinking about this lately I recently had a conversation about exactly this with Bob Burbridge, founder of the Battle Green Run Foundation and a longtime leader in the HR world. He built something that lets small nonprofits plug into infrastructure they could never build on their own, and that changes what is possible for them. Running An event is a business, not a fundraiser Here is the thing most nonprofits underestimate. A run, a walk, a gala, a conference. These are not fundraisers you tack onto your year. Each one is a whole business, with its own logistics, systems, vendors, permits, marketing, and expertise. Bob's foundation exists to run one road race well. Twelve board members. A website that handles all the fees. Relationships with sixty local restaurants. Decades of accumulated knowledge about how to actually pull it off. That is what it takes to do an event at a level where the numbers work. Now picture a small nonprofit deciding to launch its own 5K to raise money. Same permits. Same logistics. Same insurance. Same marketing. Except now it is being done by two staff members who already have full-time jobs, learning it all for the first time, for an event that might clear ten thousand dollars if everything goes right. The math rarely favors building your own event from zero. The work is enormous and the expertise is real, and both are invisible until you are standing in the middle of them. Before any organization takes on an event, it helps to ask a hard question. Are we prepared to run this like the business it actually is? If the honest answer is no, that is worth knowing before you commit a year of your team's life to it. Shared infrastructure changes the math This is where Bob's model gets interesting, because it solves the problem from a completely different direction. Instead of each nonprofit building its own event, one organization builds the event infrastructure once, and many nonprofits plug into it. A small nonprofit brings a team of runners. They raise money through a website that already exists, run by people who already know what they are doing, with fees already covered. When the race is over, the proceeds come to them. They got the full benefit of a professionally run event without having to become an event company to get it. He built the same thing in his professional life through the professional employer model, where small businesses pool together so they can access group health plans, HR expertise, and compliance support that no single small employer could afford alone. The logic is identical. Specialized infrastructure is expensive to build and cheap to share. When you pool it, small organizations get access to a level of capability that would otherwise be completely out of reach. One line from that conversation has stayed with me: "We become a platform for these nonprofits to raise money on their own. We pay all the fees, and then when the race is over and our bills are paid, we take all that's left and share it with all the teams." What I appreciate about this framing is that it explains the mechanism. The value is not that Bob's group is generous, though they are. The value is structural. One entity absorbs the fixed cost and the expertise, and many organizations draw on it. That is leverage, and it is available far more often than nonprofits assume, if they stop defaulting to building alone. Some things should never be built in-house The same principle applies to the least glamorous part of running an organization. Human resources. Bob spent decades in the HR world, and his advice was direct. For most small nonprofits with paid staff, HR is not something to handle yourself. The regulations span fifty states and the federal government. The liability is real. And the power imbalance, when something goes wrong, is enormous. I know this one personally. Years ago I had an employee in another state and I had done everything correctly. New York State decided otherwise and started sending me fines that climbed toward thirty thousand dollars. I had to hire a lawyer. I spent many hours on paperwork. In the end I was right, I had done nothing wrong, and it still cost me thousands of dollars and a mountain of time. The lawyers on the other side had resources my small organization simply did not. Being in the right was not enough to make it painless. That is the kind of risk that lives quietly inside "we'll just handle it ourselves." HR compliance is specialized work, and specialized work is exactly the kind of thing that benefits from shared infrastructure. When it starts eating too much of your time, or when the liability is more than you can responsibly carry, that is the signal to bring in people who do it for a living. Community is the return most events forget to count There is one more piece of Bob's model worth naming, because it reframes what an event is even for. When you make an event a real community experience, the money is not the only return. The nonprofits at Bob's race network with each other. Startups learn from organizations that have been around for decades. Runners come back year after year because it feels like something, not just a transaction. The Minutemen fire a volley. A buffet from sixty restaurants. Families showing up to help. That community is an asset, and it compounds in a way a check never will. The fortune in fundraising is in the follow up, and an event that builds real relationships gives you something to follow up about. I had such a good time with you. Would you like to come tour our facility. Those conversations are where major gifts and lasting support actually come from, and they only exist if the event was built to create connection, not just to collect donations. Giving days and one-click donations have their place. But an experience people participate in creates relationships, and relationships are the quiet engine underneath every organization that fundraises well. What this makes possible When a leader sees this clearly, the pressure to build everything shifts. The question stops being how do we pull off our own event, our own HR, our own everything, and becomes what infrastructure already exists that we could plug into instead. That question opens doors. It means a small organization can access a professionally run event without becoming an event company. It means HR risk can be shared instead of shouldered alone. It means leadership attention goes to the mission, not to running four accidental businesses at once. The work does not disappear. It gets focused. And focus, applied to the few things only your organization can do, is what separates the nonprofits that thrive from the ones that stay stuck doing everything themselves. The bottom line This is not about doing less. It is about not building alone what someone has already built. Nonprofits can run excellent events. They can protect themselves from risk they cannot afford. They can grow without becoming experts at everything. Not by shouldering every function themselves, but by plugging into the infrastructure that is already there. About the Guest Bob Burbridge is a lifelong Lexington resident, community leader, and accomplished business executive with decades of service in both the nonprofit and human resources sectors. He is the founder and former CEO of Genesis HR Solutions, which he led from 1991 to 2023, growing it into one of New England's largest accredited professional employer organizations. Deeply committed to his community, Bob has held numerous leadership roles, including Chair of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Director of the Battlegreen Run Foundation, and founder of the Genesis Community Fund. His extensive civic involvement spans local government, youth athletics, and charitable initiatives, earning him honors such as Lexington's White Tricorne Hat Award. Throughout his career, Bob has also been a prominent figure in the HR industry, serving as President of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations and helping shape key legislation across New England.   Connect with Bob: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093515606579     Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/battlegreenrunfoundation/?hl=en Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! 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Send us Fan MailGuests: Dr. Amy Nunn, CEO, Rhode Island Public Health InstituteChris Buchanan Director of Public Affairs and State and Local Government Relations with Walmart Stores, IncIn this episode, we explore the innovative Eat Well, Be Well program in Rhode Island, which successfully leverages public-private partnerships to promote healthy eating among SNAP recipients. Discover how automating incentives at checkout can increase fruit and vegetable consumption, and the potential for these strategies to scale into other areas of health and wellbeing.Main Topics:The origin and goals of the Eat Well, Be Well initiativeHow the program doubles the value of SNAP benefits for produce in retail locationsThe seamless, no-signup approach that simplifies access to healthy foodsThe role of technology in efficient program administrationData and impact: how the program benefits thousands of Rhode IslandersStrategies for scaling similar incentive models to broader health behaviorsFuture expansion possibilities beyond produce, including active lifestylesThe importance of cross-sector collaboration in shaping healthier communitiesTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guests00:16 - Guest introductions: Chris Buchanan and Dr. Amy Nunn01:04 - The purpose and history of the Eat Well, Be Well program01:33 - How the program supports affordability of healthy foods for SNAP recipients02:10 - Program funding sources and extension through COVID relief dollars02:55 - Walmart's involvement: why they joined the pilot program03:27 - Making healthy shopping affordable and practical03:57 - Seamless incentive application at checkout05:11 - Behind the scenes logistics of integrating the program into retailer systems06:52 - Advice for retailers interested in adopting similar models09:00 - Evaluation results and program impact on Rhode Island households09:36 - Reaching vulnerable populations: children and the elderly11:43 - The potential for expanding incentives to other health behaviors and products12:19 - The concept of behavioral economics in promoting healthy choices13:21 - The possibility of broader incentive programs across health and activity sectors15:00 - Creative ideas for encouraging physical activity through retail and community efforts16:18 - The importance of partnership among government, private sector, and public health16:35 - The scalability of incentive programs and future opportunities17:21 - Final thoughts on collaborative efforts driving community health improvements18:07 - Closing remarksSupport the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Who is the most beloved New England athlete?

Regular season Drake Maye vs Playoff Drake Maye // Cam Newton lists his Top 10 QB's // Revs goalie, Mark Turner, on what it's like to play in World Cup // Is Tom Brady still the most beloved New England athlete? //

Rich takes victory laps over Espy's predictions // Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown, "it's weird" // Ken pushes back on Brad Stevens "financial decision" narrative // The Bruins will retire Patrice Bergeron's number this winter // Bob Nightengale reveals what he believes the Red Sox will do at the deadline // Baseball Brett pushes back on Roman Anthony partying rumors // Baseball Brett admits frustrations with Red Sox front office // Rich & Stiz hit Paranormal Activity The Play! // Regular season Drake Maye vs Playoff Drake Maye // Cam Newton lists his Top 10 QB's // Revs goalie, Mark Turner, on what it's like to play in World Cup // Is Tom Brady still the most beloved New England athlete? // Ken VS Everyone - Songs About Sports // Is Roman Anthony frustrated with red Sox front office? // We launch YOUR Take Grenades! // Did Chuck Schumer just fart in open session?! //

Brian Baldinger continues to go division-by-division, team-by-team, to see what each franchise's gameplan should be heading into this season. He dives into the AFC East where the balance of power has shifted from Buffalo to New England.

Navigating the Empty Nest: How to Downsize and Reimagine Your Future (Season 6 | Episode 247) with Ya How to Downsize and Reimagine Your Future [TESSA] Welcome back to the Open Nesters Podcast blog! In our latest episode of Season 6, we continue our mission of trading empty for open, opening the door to new adventures, vibrant health, and reimagined relationships. Amir and I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming back one of our favorite guests, our dear friend Ya. Since she and her partner Carl moved away from New England down to North Carolina, I’ve been in absolute awe of how they've grown and evolved. They are the perfect example of what it means to truly lean into this stage of life—making dramatic shifts, coming together, and fearlessly stepping out into the unknown. A Whirlwind Move and the Empty Nest During our conversation, Ya opened up about their whirlwind relocation from Connecticut to Charlotte. In just eight weeks, they sold their house and moved away from the area they had called home for 16 years. What makes this transition so incredibly significant is that it was their very first move without their children. With their oldest two already living independently, their youngest daughter used this relocation as an opportunity to find her own place in New York. Ya shared how deeply proud she is of her kids’ independence, proving that as parents, we really do build a foundation that allows them to navigate the world on their own while we boldly figure out our next act. Of course, moving away from a four-bedroom house on two acres meant a massive downsizing effort. Ya described the intense but liberating journey of minimalism, dividing their lifelong belongings among four different households as her children also settled into new apartments. It was a beautiful, tangible lesson in impermanence. By letting go of physical items—whether they were handed down to her kids, sold, or donated—Ya planted seeds of understanding for her family that life is always shifting. It's a powerful reminder that our homes are ultimately made of the relationships we nurture, not the objects we collect along the way. Redefining Community with Intentionality One of the most fascinating parts of our interview was Ya's perspective on how we build communities throughout the different seasons of our lives. When we're younger, our circles are largely based on proximity, like schoolmates or entry-level coworkers. Later, they tend to revolve around our children's playdates and sports teams. But when the kids finally fly the nest, we are often left wondering who our true circle really is. Ya and Carl realized that at this stage, friendship requires absolute intentionality; they had to consciously figure out who they wanted to surround themselves with and what spaces actually aligned with their authentic selves. nd they certainly found their tribe in Charlotte! Moving to a walkable, diverse city environment allowed them to organically connect with people who share their unique interests. As polyamorous and active members of the king/swinger lifestyle, Ya and Carl intentionally sought out a larger Black and Brown community, using platforms to discover local meetups and “munches.” From roller skating and arcade nights to starting a dedicated Facebook group for like-minded couples, they are shaking things up and proving that you don’t have to quietly settle into a 55-and-over community unless you truly want to. Empowering Others Through Coaching and Canella LS Events Beyond her personal adventures, Ya is pouring her vitality into incredible professional projects. She is currently coaching within Black and Brown communities to help decolonize the mindset around non-monogamy, guiding folks to move ethically without the burden of societal shame or judgment. I was especially thrilled to hear about her new venture, Canella LS Events. By hosting events like an R&B-infused “Leather and Lace” night and educational impact play demos in traditionally “vanilla” spaces, Ya is normalizing alternative lifestyles and giving people a safe, welcoming environment to explore exactly who they are. Embracing Your Next Act As my partner Amir perfectly noted at the end of our chat, Ya is so remarkably comfortable in her own skin, and there is absolutely nothing phony about her. Her courage to start a new business, build an entirely new community from scratch, and authentically reimagine her future is deeply inspiring to me. If you are contemplating a major change in your own life, I hope Ya’s story encourages you to let the excitement of a new adventure completely overshadow the anxiety. Be open to the possibilities, say yes to the things that light you up, and remember to live every day in gratitude for the beautiful transitions ahead! About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program, and journey facilitator & leader, author, and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based on her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa's specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open-hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. And visit her page here on the Open Nesters Website. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE… Adventure Freedom of Expression Exploration and Fun Body Movement New circles of friends Deep love relationships

New England’s Tasker Smith has put together an incredible 250+ page book for every pinball enthusiast. It’s packed with tips, illustrations, history, stories and more. Find out more at www.pinballmastery.org, and get your copy!

ITL debates whether the Texans are truly building their own identity under Nick Caley or simply borrowing too much from the Patriots' blueprint. The guys discuss how New England's offensive philosophy fits Houston's personnel and whether the Texans are adapting proven concepts or trying to recreate a system that worked elsewhere. The conversation then shifts to the Astros as more details emerge from the Lance McCullers Jr. trade, including the prospect Houston received from Milwaukee, leading to a debate over whether Houston got enough in return. Listeners also weigh in on the QOTD: What's just dumb? Around The NFL covers the biggest stories from across the league before ITL reacts to Rockets forward Tari Eason's viral tweet that sparked plenty of backlash from fans. Later, Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series with a breakdown of Houston's matchup against the 49ers, sharing what stood out after revisiting the game and what lessons could carry into the upcoming season. Lunch-Time Confessions returns before the crew wraps up Hour 3 with another edition of Buy or Sell. The show closes by looking ahead to the Astros' second half, breaking down the biggest storylines after the All-Star break, including the trade deadline, playoff outlook, and key players who need to step up. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape features professional chefs revealing foods you should never grill, a former news anchor who lost her life savings to a scam, and more wild stories from around the internet.

ITL starts the show by asking whether the Texans are truly learning from the Patriots or simply copying them. After more discussion surrounding Nick Caley's offensive philosophy and New England's influence, the guys debate whether Houston is adapting proven concepts to fit its own roster or trying too hard to recreate a system that worked elsewhere. Then the focus shifts back to the Astros after more details emerge from the Lance McCullers Jr. trade, including the prospect Houston acquired from the Brewers. ITL reacts to the return package, discusses whether the Astros got enough value, and what the deal says about the organization's direction moving forward. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's just dumb? That's the question... it's just dumb.

Get Up resumes with a shocker at the World Cup! France fell at the hands of Lamine Yamal and Spain's dominant defense! Should we view them as the favorites heading into Sunday's monster final? Meanwhile - with A.J. Brown flying high in New England, can Devonta Smith become the Eagles new number one receiver? Then - Heather Dinich on possible playoff expansion and new look Miami! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mayor Tom Loftis wants to turn his struggling, New England island town into a thriving tourist attraction. But some residents believe Widow's Bay is cursed, and his efforts to boost it are stirring up its otherworldly forces. Tom is thwarted by his staff's bumbling ineptitude and a series of supernatural encounters that shake his confidence. As the skeptical mayor slowly becomes a believer, he works to break the curse in which any island-born natives die if they leave for the mainland. Emmy nominees Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root star in the surprise hit Apple TV series “Widow's Bay.” The show is a balance of absurdist office comedy and part Stephen King novel. Can a misfit group of heroes decipher why their island community is haunted, protect its inhabitants, and reverse the fate of its native-born residents — including Tom's son? OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "WIDOW'S BAY" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 11 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. In Crime of the Week: definitely not fooling anyone.  For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.