Podcasts about seacoast

Spinal Tap/7 A's/Food/Boys/UFO's.

Pastor Joel Delph and his wife, Kelly, join Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen to close out this mini-podcast series that coincides with the Seacoast message series, Digital Detox. The four reflect on Joel's message, Learning to Live Free, that highlighted smartphones as useful tools but terrible masters. Joel emphasizes that “not everything given to us is for us,” and each contributor shares their own specific distractions where this truth applies. From cancel culture to parenting in a tech-saturated world, and the struggle of “remaining in Christ” while “remaining on our phones,” this final bonus episode wraps up the series with one more challenge to take a true digital detox. Be a Patron of the podcast  and support our ministry efforts in local prisons.  On this episode:Joel Delph | Instagram Kelly Delph | Instagram Lynne Stroy | Instagram Joey Svendsen | Instagram We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver Be a Patron of the podcast

The best restaurant on the Seacoast?Some will tell you it's The Black Birch.Tucked away in Kittery Foreside, this gastropub is a fan favorite lauded for its deviled eggs, short rib, cocktails, and intimate setting. In fact, when Ben Lord and Gavin Baudry started dreaming of having their own spot while both serving tables of Anneke Jans, the vision they'd laid out is nearly identical to what "The Birch" has become. From Kittery Foreside, Ben Lord and host Troy Farkas discuss what led him and his business partners to open The Birch 14 years ago, its role in the evolution of Kittery Foreside, how the Birch has enjoyed 14 years of success, the state of the Seacoast restaurant industry, the labor shortage, and the key role his other restaurant, Chapel + Main, has played in the revitalization of downtown Dover.CHAPTERS:The appeal of the restaurant industry (00:00)Working at Anneke Jans (05:40)Why they opened The Black Birch (10:00)Bridge closures & Kittery Foreside's evolution (14:02)SPONSORS: Sea Love Portsmouth & Chinburg Properties (21:55)Why people love The Birch (24:50)EVENTS: Seacoast Stories Dinner Club & Seacoast Singles (33:55)Chapel & Main's role in revitalizing Dover (35:10)The state of the Seacoast restaurant scene (42:30)How do you want to be remembered? (57:30)EVENTS:Seacoast Singles Dating Show at The Press Room on Saturday, 9/13. Presented by Oomph Salon. ⁠Sign up here.⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club in Kittery on Wednesday, 9/17. Meet your new best friends by ⁠signing up here.⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠Sea Love Portsmouth⁠: Get 20% off your Portsmouth candle-making experience by saying "SEACOAST STORIES" in store. Book online today.⁠⁠⁠Chinburg Properties⁠⁠⁠⁠David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on the path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Sleep/Lego's/Motion Sickness/Cookies/Lottery.

Dads/Lily Pad Careers/Bones/Fitness Test/Mornings.

You grilling this weekend? 3 kids/living/Harvard/first born/beer.

Stress/Selfies/Ding Dongs/Ozempic/VW.

Host, Joey Svendsen lost his dad unexpectedly over the summer. On this episode, he is joined by three friends and fellow Seacoast staff as he shares what it was like to lose his father. He also describes what felt like supernatural activity right before his dad passed away in the hospital. Joey articulates the current state of his heart and counts his sadness as good grief as he tributes, with thanksgiving, the blessing of being raised and loved by his dad, Virgil Svendsen. Along the way, Joey, Abbie, Bri, and Pastor Teddy, ponder the afterlife and whether the dead have any interaction with (or knowledge of) life on earth. They also talk about the power of music and reflect on the dangers of going on a cruise as a new popular Netflix documentary recounts the story of a girl who boarded a cruise ship and was never seen again. Be a Patron of the podcast  and support our ministry efforts in local prisons.  Today's conversation is with: Abbie Love, Bri McLeod, Joey Svendsen, Teddy Winter,Special song: "Heart Runs," by John Mark McMillan | Apple | Spotify We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver Be a Patron of the podcast

Jessica Sunshine couldn't take it anymore.New Hampshire's changing policies. The complaints from the parents. The stress.So, after 10 years of teaching high school English across several New Hampshire high schools, the 32-year-old won't be returning to the classroom this year.Instead, she's focusing on building her dream of helping students feel seen and heard in a different way: yoga.An accomplished yoga teacher at Prasada Yoga (North Hampton), Bryony Body (Exeter), Good Vibes Yoga (Ogunquit), and Seavasana (and formerly of Yogasmith and Barre & Soul), she's now a reiki master and a sound healer. She also manages social media for Portsmouth Paddle Co.From the West End of Portsmouth, Jessica sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss why she won't be returning to the school this year, and what it's like now working full-time in yoga & healing. Plus, she shares her heartbreaking stories of losing her father suddenly, dealing with chronic pain, and the eating disorders she used to struggle with.CHAPTERS:Why Jessica started teaching yoga (00:00)Losing her father in 2022 (11:10)Her problems with N.H.'s education system (18:15)SPONSORS: Chinburg Properties & Sea Love (25:52)Why Jessica left teaching at the end of last year (28:22)Why we have no control over what happens (33:10)Going full-time with healing work (43:10)SPONSOR: Soul Models (50:35)Chronic back pain over the past year (52:00)Why a yoga teacher is not a guru (01:10:10)Jessica's love for D Street Tavern (01:23:00)How do you want to be remembered? (01:28:37)For 1-on-1 reiki sessions with Jessica, you can message her @jessicasunshineyoga on Instagram to learn more information.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Soul Models:⁠ Email info@soulmodels.org to support their 9/24 Soul Powerful event, or buy tickets here.Sea Love: Get 20% off your Portsmouth candle-making experience by saying "SEACOAST STORIES" in store.⁠Chinburg Properties⁠⁠David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on the path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Tuning in from Houston, Texas, Robbie Madison, a former Seacoast worship leader, catches up with friends and hosts, Jack, Joey, and Lynne. Before moving to work in ministry for the NFL's Houston Texans, Robbie served in several capacities at Seacoast, including missions, youth, and leading worship at multiple campuses. On this episode, Joey and Robbie recount stories of what it was like to work in ministry together for five years and Robbie shares how the many unique qualities of Seacoast make him miss his church family dearly. The four also explore deeper topics like finding and walking out "God's calling,” patriotism in the context of church, and why some people criticize Seacoast for not taking tough stands on important cultural issues.  Be a Patron of the podcast  and support our ministry efforts in local prisons.   Robbie Madison I Instagram I Non-profit I Website I Apple Music I Spotify Hosts: Jack Hoey III / Lynne Stroy / Joey SvendsenWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver Be a Patron of the podcast

On one of the biggest days of their lives, Bill and Bennett Camarda's lives were flipped upside down.On today's episode, the husband-and-wife co-owners of Limitless Fitness (Epping & Greenland, N.H.) open up about the emotional rollercoaster of the last two years, from dealing with unimaginable grief, to acquiring Limitless in 2024, building a second location, and so much more.From the West End of Portsmouth, the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo join host Troy Farkas to discuss the fairytale-like circumstances they met under, Bill's years-long pursuit of Bennett, living in Atlanta & Chicago together, moving to the Seacoast, & the family crisis that led Bill and Bennett to leave their successful corporate careers behind.Plus, why they acquired Limitless in 2024, the crazy behind-the-scenes of opening their Greenland location in July, and what makes Limitless Fitness, an exclusively 1-on-1 gym, a disruptive force in the Seacoast's fitness offerings.CHAPTERS:Bill's childhood health issues (00:00)Bill and Bennett's cute love story (09:36)SPONSOR: Chinburg Properties (19:35)Moving to the Seacoast (20:36)The diagnosis that changed their entire perspectives (23:15)An unimaginable 96 hours (34:42)SPONSOR: The DRIPBar (44:02)Why they acquired Limitless (45:35)What makes Limitless different (52:05)Opening the Greenland location in July (01:04:10)Why they love working together (01:11:20)How do you want to be remembered? (01:18:56)To learn more about Limitless Fitness and their offerings, just visit LimitlessFitnesLLC.com or follow @limitlessfitnessllc on Instagram.Want to meet other "Seacoast Stories" listeners? Great! Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠⁠⁠ is headed to Dover THIS WEDNESDAY, 8/20, at 7 p.m. You can sign up here for this one-of-a-kind experience.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Chinburg Properties: Find your dream home or office!⁠The DripBar⁠⁠: Set up your IV drip membership today!David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started on path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Bra's/Treadmills/Candy/Teachers/Love Language.

Are you holding yourself back without even realizing it?Julie Costa used to.But then, she found hypnotherapy. And ever since she started getting out of her own way, she's now committed to helping others dig underneath the subconscious so they can unlock their true potential as well.Formerly a high-level employee at Lululemon and a bodybuilding competitor, Julie is now a certified hypnotherapist and business coach who uses hypnotherapy to help business owners navigate the troublesome waters of entrepreneurship. She also certifies other hypnotherapy practicioners. Based in Newburyport, M.A., Julie was selected as Boston's best hypnotherapist in 2024.In this bonus episode of "Seacoast Stories," Julie joins host Troy Farkas to discuss how hypnotherapy changed her life, how she uses it to change others' lives, working at Lululemon in its heyday, getting laid off from Lulu and the identity crisis she suffered as a result, losing her mother in a tragic accident early in life, and more. Plus, what even is the Seacoast, anyway?To learn more about Julie's services, you can visit her website juliecosta.com or follow her on Instagram @julie.m.costa.To support "Seacoast Stories," follow the show on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. You can also sign up for the next ⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠⁠ on Wed. 8/20 in Dover, N.H. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:⁠The DripBar⁠: Set up your IV drip membership today!David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠ to get started.Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Running/Gossip/Soap/AC/Pot.

Toby Slough has learned to find peace through the storms. In 1988, Toby was diagnosed with a panic and anxiety disorder, but rather than let it wreck his faith, God birthed a desire in his heart to see more people find peace and wholeness in their mental health. Toby and his wife founded Goby Ministries to provide books and resources that reframe the conversation around mental health and help people find God's strength in weakness. On this episode, Toby's shares some of his story with Joey Svendsen and Lynne Stroy and the three unpack the need, especially for leaders, to be more transparent in their flawed humanity.  A bonus conversation with Toby and the hosts centers around grace, patience, and judgmental dispositions toward those who inconvenience us—like Joey, when he came very close to accidentally standing up Toby for this episode. Be a Patron of the podcast  for an extended version of this episode. You'll also be supporting Seacoast ministries in local prisons.  On this Episode: Toby Slough I Instagram I Goby Ministries Hosts:  Lynne Stroy / Joey Svendsen  We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver Be a Patron of the podcast

Where are all the Seacoast men?Every week, it feels like a new women's group pops up. And understandably so! Women NEED a safe space to gather, connect, and feel safe. "Seacoast Stories" supports all of those groups.But we also recognize that men need connection, too, especially as traditional masculinity has come under intense public scrutiny in recent years, partly leaving men to feel like they're to blame for all of society's issues.What even is masculinity? What does it mean to be a man in 2025?From the West End of Portsmouth, host Troy Farkas sits down with three other Seacoast men to *try* to get to the bottom of these answers. On this episode, spiritual guide Seth Pearson, podcast host Andy Demeo, and tech entrepreneur Ryan Lambert join "Seacoast Stories" to discuss problems facing young men today, how parenting has changed (for the worse), what women really seek in their male partners, how a man should show up sexually, the importance of confidence and financial stability, why men are "maladapted" for the modern world, men's groups, and even ... mud wrestling?CHAPTERS:The problem with Seacoast men (00:00)Masculine vs. feminine energy (05:05)Feeling insecure in masculinity (10:12)The importance of confidence, purpose & failure (28:28)Leave an Apple Podcasts review! (36:40)Why masculinity is "maladapted" for the modern world (37:20)How does a man show up sexually? (45:45)What have you always wanted to tell a man? (50:30)What is masculinity? (01:03:45)Please click any of the following links to learn more about Andy's Granite Goodness newsletter, Ryan's River app, or Seth's Love Amped business.To support "Seacoast Stories," you can sign up for the next ⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠⁠ on Wed. 8/20 in Dover, N.H. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email ⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠ to get started on path toward better investment.Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Tramp Stamp/Baby/School Schedules/Benadryl/Sex.

Super fun day in studio today with the Seacoast Idol creator Francoix Simard plus the 2025 winner Tyler Levs and last years winner Jimmy MacWilliams.

The 2025 Seacoast Idol winner Tyler Levs performs one if his winning songs in the studio with Sue and Kendra.

The 2024 Seacoast Idol winner Jimmy MacWilliams performed his new song in studio with Sue and Kendra.

[This episode was originally released as "patron-only" content.  Listen to Episode 137 to hear where 100% of your support goes to, if you become a patron]Can we fully empathize with someone when we haven't walked in their shoes? When Joey received a call from a friend who tragically lost her son, he asked himself, “What if it was my son?”—a way of stepping into her shoes to offer support. On this episode, the four hosts, Joey Svendsen, Jack Hoey III, Lynne Stroy, and Tomelex Copeland discuss how helpful this method is to truly empathize with someone.  The four also reflect on scientific research regarding human beings' incapacity to deeply care about pain experienced by humans around the world, and that it may even be unhealthy to attempt. Lastly, the four unpack and process a few racial conflicts they've experienced in their day to day.  Be a Patron of the podcastto support Seacoast ministries in local prisons.  On this Episode: Tomelex Copeland / Jack Hoey III / Lynne Stroy / Joey SvendsenWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver Be a Patron of the podcast

HALLOWEEN/JOBS/WASP/CANDY/EGGS/TENNIS.

HAIR/NICKNAMES/MOVIES/DOGS/TARANTULA.

Seacoast Idol is a singing competition held at The Deck in Salisbury, MA celebrating local talent and live music.... The competition is currently in its summer edition; Sue and her husband Tom went last night!

Concerts/Pasta/9-11 Memorial/Earth Spinning/Gen Z Hack/Venmo.

Living Rooms/Vitamins/Hot Sauce/Coke/Eggs.

"Who is my father?"Tanya Hart asked herself this question repeatedly through the first 40 years of her life.Until, one day in 2020, she finally found the answer.From the West End of Portsmouth, the Seacoast business tycoon sits down with ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ to tell the WILD story of how she tracked down her biological father during the pandemic. Then, the Oomph Salon & Ash Alchemy owner discusses why she started Oomph, what makes it one of the most noteworthy salons in New England, her unprecedented approach to running her businesses, and more.CHAPTERS:Tanya's tumultuous childhood (00:00)The DNA test that gave Tanya answers (07:30)How Tanya found her real father (13:46)Meeting her real father in her 40s (22:40)SPONSORS: JOBTALK LLC and Samonas Realty (33:27Getting into the beauty business (36:10)Starting Oomph Salon in 2014 (42:45)Why treating employees well is everything (48:47)How do you want to be remembered? (58:10)To support Tanya, you can check out her businesses, Oomph Salon and Ash Alchemy.To support "Seacoast Stories," you can follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. You can also sign up for the next Seacoast Stories Dinner Club on Wed. 8/20.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠SamonasGroup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!⁠⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!David Higgins: The official investment office of "Seacoast Stories!" Email david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com to get started.Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount InvestedInvestment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.v

Cars/Sleep/Dogs/P&J/Dogs.

Pets/Sleep/Ice Cream/Pain Pills/Good Days.

David Vargas was a f**k-up.As a teenager in Santa Ana, Calif., the devil tapped him on the shoulder every day. Without a clear direction in life, he started smoking marijuana, which quickly turned into doing all the drugs: Cocaine, ecstacy, ketamine, and more. Drugs were the only thing David believed he was good at.Until, one day, he prepared a fried bologna sandwich for his friends while they were high. David realized then that maybe cooking was something he could pursue professionally. Food is life in his Mexican culture, and what better way to honor that than by bringing people together through delicious food?From Noble High School in North Berwick, M.E., Chef Vargas of Vida Cantina and Ore Nell's Barbecue sits down with host Troy Farkas to discuss his rampant teenage drug use in southern California, getting kicked out of high school after threatening his teacher's life, bone-chilling experiences with racism, attending culinary school in Minnesota, his near-death experience in The Virgin Islands, the $35,000 mistake food truck mistake, supporting a family of four on $12 per hour, the Food Network appearance that changed the trajectory of Vida Cantina, his new career, and SO much more.To support Chef Vargas, you can attend and/or become a sponsor of the New England B.I.P.O.C. Fest on 8/17 in Portsmouth! CHAPTERS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club details! (00:00)How drug addiction derailed David's early years (01:35)How Chef turned his life around (11:15)Attending culinary school in Minneapolis (15:40)SPONSORS: JOBTALK LLC and Samonas Realty (27:00)Working as a private chef on St. Croix (29:55)Moving to Maine and living on welfare (35:40)Chef's failed food truck experiment (49:35)How Vida Cantina BLEW UP after "Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives" (51:25)Co-owning Ore Nell's Barbecue (59:07)Why he started New England B.I.P.O.C. Fest (01:03:00)Chef's new job (01:10:50)How do you want to be remembered? (01:19:02)To secure your seat at the "Seacoast Stories Dinner Club" this Wednesday, 7/16, at 7 p.m. in downtown Portsmouth, ⁠take the personality quiz here⁠.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Visit ⁠⁠⁠SamonasGroup.com⁠⁠⁠ or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!⁠JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!Investment and insurance products are:• Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency• Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate• Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount InvestedInvestment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

Feet/Dairy/Glitter/Exercise/Cars.

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Troy Farkas, the creator, producer, and host of "Seacoast Stories," a podcast featuring compelling stories about the unique people, businesses, and newsmakers of New Hampshire and southern Maine.   This weekly podcast takes on sometimes controversial issues, highlights local businesses, tells entertaining stories, and seeks to uncover what makes the northern NE Seacoast such a hidden gem.   Prior to creating the "Seacoast Stories" podcast, Troy spent 7 years producing top-performing podcasts at ESPN and The Ringer podcast network on Spotify which were hosted by some of the most high-profile sports media personalities in the world. Troy spoke to me from, as expected, his home on the New Hampshire seacoast.   Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey. About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/   Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead  

Goodbyes/Pets/Ticks/Baldness/Sex.

Maddie Brandon never felt like she fit in.With no form of safe self-expression available to her growing up in-real-life, she turned to social media.Fast forward 15 years, and she's quickly become one of the top social media creators on the Seacoast.With 14,000 followers, the 27-year-old's Instagram page represents all of our collective fantasies: Luxury Airbnb stays, scenic helicopter rides, and cozy cabin weekends in the mountains. Before amassing that following over the last two years, Maddie ran social media marketing for Seacoast staples Smuttynose Brewing and Island District Cocktails.And now, beyond creating content for her own channels and producing content for clients, Maddie is determined to completely flip the influencer industry on its head.From the West End of Portsmouth, Maddie and host Troy Farkas discuss how she fell into social media marketing during the pandemic, running social media at Smuttynose, social tips for small business owners, and how to create successful content in 2025. Plus, why she left Island District to pursue full-time content creation, how much money influencers actually make, her signature Airbnb campaigns, the problems she sees within the influencer industry, and how she hopes to address these problems through her business, The Creator Outpost.CHAPTERS:Moving to the Seacoast (00:00)Maddie's relationship to social media (07:07)Running social media for Smuttynose (12:48)Must-hear social media advice for Seacoast small biz owners (16:48)Which Seacoast business has the best social media? (31:00)SPONSORS: Samonas Realty & JOBTALK LLC (35:48)The WILD world of influencer marketing (38:40)How Maddie blew up on social (51:07)Leaving Island District to pursue content creation full-time (57:20)The problems she hopes to solve in the content creation industry (01:01:45)Founding The Kindling Studio earlier this year (01:12:20)How do you want to be remembered? (01:15:50)For more from Maddie, please follow @thekindlingstudio and @maddiebrandon on Instagram. To inquire about working with her creative studio, please visit thekindlingstudio.com.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:Visit ⁠⁠SamonasGroup.com⁠⁠ or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!JOBTALK LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠JOBTALK Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠ courses with the code "SEACOASTSTORIES50" for the rest of 2025!To support this show, please leave a review on ⁠our Apple Podcasts page⁠ and let us know what you think of the show!

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised.Erin Holt wanted to fix herself.After years of battling eating disorders, she dreamt of learning how to diet better. So when she went to school for dietetics, she did so solely to help herself.Flash forward 20 years later, and now she's one of the foremost voices in the world of functional nutrition, helping thousands of people around the world every year to develop better relationships with their bodies and minds.The creator of the multimillion dollar company, The Funk'tional Nutritionist, Erin is also the host of the very popular long-running show, "The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast." Her Instagram account, @the.funktional.nutritionist, has 120,000 followers.From her home in Nottingham, N.H., host Troy Farkas sits down with Erin to discuss her battles with eating disorders, how yoga and meditation helped her develop a better relationship to herself, the mystifying condition she developed after having a child, why she credits said condition for helping her find her authentic voice, the "medical gaslighting" women experience, how she stumbled upon functional medicine, telling fact from fiction in the online health-and-wellness world, hormone replacement therapy, what it's like running a 7-figure business, and SO much more.CHAPTERS:Erin's eating disorder story (00:00)Pursuing a career in nutrition and dietetics (08:38)How yoga and meditation opened Erin's eyes (11:07)The medical gaslighting women experience (19:11)SPONSOR: Sarah Oleson Yoga (27:11)The early days of her functional medicine biz (28:55)Are men intimidated by you? (42:22)The very successful Funk'tional Nutritionist business (45:45)Why we've lost the trust in ourselves (55:18)Knowing where to get your medical info from (57:37)SPONSOR: Samonas Realty (59:12)Running a 7-figure business (01:00:55)Health-and-wellness questions (01:07:55)How do you want to be remembered? (01:25:44)THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For $100 off the best trip of your life with⁠ Sarah Oleson Yoga⁠, use the code "STORIES" at digital checkout. Offer expires 7/7. Check out ⁠Sarah's Instagram⁠ for some epic photos.At ⁠⁠Portsmouth Paddle Co⁠⁠., "Seacoast Stories" listeners get 15% off one All-Levels SUP Yoga Class AND 15% off a guided tour with code SUPSTORIES15. Join me THIS WEDNESDAY at 5 p.m. for their Seavasana SUP Yoga class!Visit ⁠SamonasGroup.com⁠ or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!To support this show, please leave a review on our Apple Podcasts page and let us know what you think of the show!

*This episode is presented by ⁠Blue Water Mortgage⁠ in Hampton, N.H. **We're also brought to you by ⁠Portsmouth Paddle Co.⁠ and ⁠Seavasana⁠! Get 15% off one all-levels SUP Yoga class AND 15% off a guided tour with code SUPSTORIES15. Book any class this summer before June 30 to take advantage of this special offer!In front of a SOLD-OUT live audience at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., it's the official kickoff of Season 3 of "Seacoast Stories!"In this episode, host Troy Farkas begins the show by reading an emotional message sent in by a listener of the show (00:00).After that, Flight House Gym owner Jay Collins talks about Flight House's ambitious plans for expansion into Boston, why strength training is the key to the fountain of youth, and he also dishes out some advice for a young entrepreneur in the audience (11:45).Then, WOKQ's Kira Lew hosts "Seacoast Trivia" with three audience members, who answer questions about Seacoast food, Seacoast history, and Seacoast summer. The winner gets awarded FREE BEER FOR A YEAR from Loaded Question Brewing! (40:10)After that, serial entrepreneur Alyssa Pine talks about the impact of her father, Shane Pine, on her life and work ethic. She also discusses the crazy behind-the-scenes story of the Live Freely Market, what makes this Hampton destination so special, and how to GO FOR IT (01:06:00).And in the main event, Portsmouth assistant mayor and Cup of Joe owner Jo Kelley talks about starting a coffee business (despite hating coffee). Then, she talks about why it's so important to treat your employees well before they transition to a Juneteenth-themed discussion about the state of Black culture on the Seacoast and how white people can help. They also talk about Jo's possible plans for running for U.S. Congress (01:35:34).To conclude the show, Troy announces some exciting personal news (02:20:50).Special thanks to The Word Barn, videographer Nick Eaton, photographers Lindsey Watson and Maddie Brandon, scorekeeper Stephanie Paolini, musician Jeff Line, engineer Stephanie Kee, and assistant Kate Lamie. Additional thanks to Reedmor Books 'N Brews, Flamingos Coffee Bar, Loaded Question Brewing, The Living Room at Stages, and Ankati Day for supplying prizes.

READING/BEDROOMS/WALL THAT HEALS/SHOPPING CARTS/SCREEN DIVORCE.

Bill Blum knew something was wrong.They grew up adoring women's fashion. And in 2012, when they hiked the length of the Appalachian Trail (Georgia to Maine!!!), they wore a kilt the entire time.Still, it took a few more years for Bill to put the pieces together.And when they finally did, their entire life came crashing down.Today, Bill is the proud owner of Pride Toolbox, a handyperson's business which performs small home repairs in Portsmouth and beyond. As a nonbinary person, Bill is also a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Concord, N.H.In the Season 3 premiere of "Seacoast Stories," host Troy Farkas sits down with Bill to discuss their transition, coming out before they wanted to, why they do the backbreaking wok of advocacy, and the strength of the Pride community on the Seacoast. Before that, Bill also tells the crazy story of their 2200 mile traverse from Georgia to Maine, and what they learned about themselves along the way.CHAPTERS:Stories from hiking the full Appalachian Trail (00:00)Why Bill embarked on this 2200 mile journey (08:51)SPONSORS: Sarah Oleson Yoga and Samonas Realty (20:03)When Bill started questioning their gender identity (23:07)How coming out cost Bill everything (27:53)The state of Pride rights in N.H. and beyond (38:55)Why Bill goes to Concord to fight for LGBTQ+ rights (47:52)Pride Toolbox's values (57:53)How would you want to be remembered? (01:03:08)To learn more about Bill's advocacy work, visit 603equality.org. And to hire Bill for the simple home repair job you don't have time for, you can inquire at PrideToolbox.com.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For $100 off the best trip of your life with Sarah Oleson Yoga, use the code "STORIES" at digital checkout. Offer expires 7/7. Check out Sarah's Instagram for some epic photos.Visit SamonasGroup.com or stop by Samonas Realty in downtown Portsmouth to learn more about how you can find the Seacoast home of your DREAMS!At Portsmouth Paddle Co., "Seacoast Stories" listeners get 15% off one All-Levels SUP Yoga Class AND 15% off a guided tour with code SUPSTORIES15. Book before June 30.To support this show, make sure to FOLLOW "Seacoast Stories" on our Apple Podcasts page, Spotify feed, or our YouTube channel!

11A/NAPS/GREEK FESTIVAL/BABY NAMES/COOLING DOWN.

Gore line/Psychopath/Craft Heinz/Mc Flurry/Coffee.

NH ROADS/X-MEN/PLASTIC/UNSUBSCRIBE/6/13.

Makeup/Chair Butt/Sleep/Seals/Poo Pills.

AMC/Stop Over/CDC/Swipe Left/AI.

Back To The Future/Insta-Cart/McDonalds/Fishing/Flying.

Thankyou/Condoms/Hawai/Booze/Weed.

Deadly Roads/Sleeping/McDonalds/Fruit/Driving.

Silence/Pennies/Regal/Vitamin D./Dentist.

Cats/Food Dangers/Sun Screen/Burger/Rizz.

TESLA TRUCKS/SCREEN TIME/78 DEGREES/BROKEN HEARTS/WALKING.

Pillows/Farm Aid/Probiotics/Washing Hands/Fear Factor Returns.