Podcasts about VT

In this week's edition of the Capitol Recap, an update from Vermont Public's Peter Hirscheld and Lola Duffort on the latest education reform talks in Montpelier.

Bernie Sanders on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, plus a long-running ski jumping contest in Brattleboro, and some local music too.

The NFL never sleeps — and neither do we. On this episode, Rob Pizzola and George Tsilfidis break down the 10 biggest storylines we're watching as the season approaches From the George Pickens sweepstakes and where “Mad Maxx” could land, to Kenneth Walker III cashing in and the latest on Patrick Mahomes' Week 1 status, we've got it covered. #NFL #SportsBetting #football

 The Trump administration is holding back more than half of Vermont's federal broadband money as the state works to connect the final addresses to a high-speed broadband network and some towns consider internet voting.

We'll learn about what finding the measles virus in the wastewater in Washington County means and what to look out for, and Vermont lawmakers are hoping to build more direct relationships with countries across the globe.

John McCormick joins the show to talk about the importance of checks in balances in Vermont government to address affordability and stop bad policies.Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project, breaks down New Hampshire's efforts to gain territory from Maine, growing movements across the country of conservative leaning counties wanting to join neighboring states, and NH Liberty Forum in March.Timothy Egan with VT NORML updates listeners on the cannabis industry, their lobby day at the state house, and law changes across the country that could impact the VT industry.John Goodnight informs listeners about the recent election in Japan, the unpopularity of the ruling Labor party in the UK, and how top-down, big government solutions are driving populations across the globe to the right.

A federal waiver from the Scott administration that's meant to nudge SNAP recipients to purchase healthier options with their food benefits; plus - with Valentine's Day this Saturday - we hear about love, in all its forms.

Today we have Lewis. He is 39 years old from Burlington, VT and he took his last rink of alcohol on June 12th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help   August 12th – 16th: Get ready to elevate your alcohol-free life in Big Sky Country. Join RE in Bozeman, Montana for our annual sober summer retreat. Registration opens April 1st. This isn't your typical retreat. We're talking adventure, laughter and deep bonds with people who get it. This retreat will remind you why choosing freedom over booze was the best decision you ever made.   [01:52] Thoughts from Paul:   This week, Paul talks about something that doesn't get discussed enough in recovery: patience and preparation.   Getting sober takes time. Preparing for your new life takes time. Some people are able to spontaneously quit drinking and never look back, but most have to slowly build momentum before trust falling into an alcohol-free life.   Some of you may have been listening to this podcast for years and feeling guilty for still drinking – DON'T. Maybe you think you are failing because you haven't quit yet. You're NOT. You are in preparation mode and intentional preparation is sacred work.   Every time you question whether alcohol is worth it, you're gathering intelligence. Every moment you imagine life without drinking; you're building the mental map you'll need for the actual journey.   This week, give yourself permission to be exactly where you are. If you're still drinking and listening, you're right where you need to be. It doesn't matter if you quit yesterday, last month or several years ago, you're right where you need to be.   [06:46] Paul introduces Lewis:   Lewis is 39 years old and grew up in Australia but now lives in Burlington, VT.  He runs a business. For fun, Lewis likes run and being outdoors snowboarding, surfing, eat good food and hang out with friends.   Lewis grew up with two brothers, who he is still close with, and says they had a great childhood living in a remote area in Western Australia. He tried alcohol for the first time when he was 14 and loved it immediately.   Lewis' drinking took off while attending university in Perth where the social life mainly revolved around alcohol. He didn't realize at the time that he was drinking more than others. He completed his studies in Canada where his drinking escalated because he was away from family and responsibilities. The drinking became a daily habit when he began his career as a bartender while in Greece.   Lewis moved back to Australia and began working in a brewery. He enjoyed that fact that there were less people there judging him. He knew his drinking was problematic when more and more negative things started happening, but he wasn't ready to confront it. There were many attempts to moderate, and he was able to take breaks, but never got it completely under control.   In 2020, Lewis realized he was powerless over alcohol but wasn't ready to accept it. Moderation attempts continued and Lewis moved to Vermont hoping the geographical cure would help him. He was a binge drinker, so daily drinking wasn't a concern for him, but he began having falls and missing work due to his binges.   On his last binge, it finally occurred to him that if he kept going, he was going to lose everything or die. He woke up last June and made the decision to finally stop drinking.   Lewis joined AA and found a great community within it. He started out going to at least five meetings a week and found a sponsor in a friend he had previously met at the gym while he was still drinking. Lewis is very open about his recovery and has found that most people have been very supportive.    Tools that are helpful to Lewis include podcasts, quit-lit, The Phoenix (sober workout community), his higher power and AA. Lewis is learning he can make plans, have goals and follow through with them.   Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down You gotta take the stairs back up. We can do this!       RE Instagram Sobriety Tracker iTunes  RE YouTube Café RE      

Some safety tips for skating on “wild ice,” plus we'll continue to lean into the cold and snow and meet a Vermonter, competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics this month

Send us a textAbout the guest: Alexandre Contreras, VT, CCMT is a veterinary technician trained in canine physical therapy and is now an innovator and entrepreneur. He has built a service business called DogApy, a product business called KlipTrio, and a non-profit that brings together community and empowers students interested in careers in animal health. Alexandre is driven by passion and purpose and believes that anyone can put in the work to build a career that is meaningful. Resources:Video episode on YouTubeKlipTrio.com PetTrio Charity websiteSupport the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

Get ready for the BIGGEST game of the year! Super Bowl LX is here — Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots — and Rob Pizzola breaks down what you NEED to know before kickoff on this edition of the Pizza Buffet! Be sure to tune in live to get your questions answered by Rob. Before you leave, drop your favorite bets in the comments, and please like and subscribe! #NFL #SportsBetting #SuperBowl

Vermont Public's Carly Berlin talks about efforts to reform the state's land use law.

It's the biggest game of the year. George Tsilfidis & Fabian Sommer break down the Super Bowl with sharp analysis, real betting angles, and no wasted takes. 0:00 Intro 2:44 Seattle's Offense Discussion 10:44 New England's Offense Discussion 17:24 Special Teams Chat 18:58 Final Prediction Score/MVP Outro

Vermont's faith community rallies behind a pastor from Uganda that federal immigration authorities detained Wednesday morning, plus details on Statehouse legislation that would change Vermont's legal cannabis retail marketplace.

Nolan Smith on Duke & UNC Rivalry + Cory Smith, PackPower247, previews NC State & VT by Ed Lane

Super Bowl Player Props are HERE! The Super Bowl LV Player Prop Extravaganza features nearly 30 of the biggest names in the sports betting industry delivering actionable picks for the biggest game of the year. Professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola hosts and guides you through five hours of expert NFL insight and analysis as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots battle it out for the Lombardi Trophy. The Hammer's annual Super Bowl tradition returns on the Forward Progress channel. Be sure to like the video to support the show and subscribe for NFL betting content all year long.

The sitting Lieutenant Governor announced he'll run for the seat again, and what's known as “the pit” in Newport is up for sale. Plus, we'll hear from the Vermont Historical Society about the deadliest trainwreck in Vermont and - at the time - the entire country.

If you're a camper and used to set your alarm in order to jump on the one open day each month to reserve your favorite camp site, there's good news - Vermont's state parks has changed its reservation system, plus we'll learn about why some people are struggling to find wood to heat their homes.

This week Payman chats with Payvand Menhadji, a newly qualified specialist periodontist who's navigating the delicate balance between clinical excellence and impending motherhood. At 30 weeks pregnant, Payvand reflects on her journey from general dentist to specialist—driven by a competitive streak and a love for surgical challenge that emerged during her VT year. The conversation weaves through everything from the realities of private practice economics to why she'd rather perfect her surgical skills than chase Instagram fame, touching on mentorship, imposter syndrome, and the art of staying humble when success comes knocking.In This Episode00:01:00 - Finishing specialist training whilst pregnant00:04:20 - Why four days feels necessary00:05:10 - The moment surgery clicked00:07:10 - Competitive from birth00:08:20 - Hospital jobs and surgical confidence00:11:45 - Decision to specialise00:14:50 - Choosing between ortho and perio00:18:30 - Training structure and challenges00:22:15 - Learning from the best00:26:40 - Private practice reality00:30:20 - What patients actually pay00:34:45 - Imposter syndrome00:38:20 - Building a reputation00:42:15 - Surgical complications00:46:30 - Blackbox thinking00:51:45 - Treatment planning philosophy00:56:20 - Working with implantologists01:00:15 - Referral relationships01:04:30 - Social media approach01:08:45 - Learning from Instagram01:13:35 - Fantasy dinner party01:15:20 - Last days and legacyAbout Payvand MenhadjiPayvand Menhadji is a specialist periodontist who completed her training in September 2024. She works across multiple specialist practices focusing on periodontal surgery and implantology, having developed her surgical interest during VT under the mentorship of implantologist Victor Keyhani.

Vermont has been one of our favourite places on earth for over a decade now, so it was phenomenal to finally have a VT brewery back on the pod! Jonathan Mogor of Soulmate joined Cee to chat about the origin of the brewery and their lengthy construction, how the name came about, their unique crowdfunding approach to their business (you can become a co-owner via the link below), how they got over 500 5-star Google Reviews, the wide range of beers, why they use their tongue-in-cheek beer names, his love for Quebec and Quebec craft beer, why their community is everything and how they've managed to stand out in such a phenomenal beer state, his thoughts on Untappd, and his future plans for Soulmate. They got into nine Soulmate bangers: Cheesus Christ Hefeweizen Ale, Pre-Prohibition American Lager, Hops On A Bike Cold IPA, Hops In Bed With Strangers India Pale Ale, I'd Drink Me Irish Red Ale, I'm A Keeper Vienna Lager, Shaved Beaver English Brown Ale, 2 Night Stands Oatmeal Stout, and Miss Steaks Imperial Stout. Such a bomb conversation, enjoy! WeFunder: https://wefunder.com/soulmate.brewing.company. BAOS Podcast Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube | Website | Theme tune: Cee - BrewHeads

 New tax credits for Vermonters, what to do about those giant icicles hanging from your roof, and a man in Massachusetts whose non-profit converts visual LEGO-building instructions into text-based ones for the blind and visually impaired.

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Parents and Educators! Today I interviewed Mike Kenny (Burlington, VT; former 19-year 5th-grade teacher; now runs MathFacts Lab full time with ~10 staff). He describes a strategy-based, visual, digital platform that avoids rote memorization, using concrete/pictorial/abstract models (dice, number lines, area models, missing factors). He created a 2012 flashcard system, then migrated to Google Slides/Chromebooks, then MathFacts Lab. A study of 4th graders outside Philadelphia showed fluency rising from ~40% at year's start to ~92% by year's end. Users include families, homeschools, individual teachers, schools, districts, and international schools (Australia, New Zealand). Grades: kindergarten–2 (add/subtract), 3+ (mult/div). Levels A–Z; flexible switching between operations. Motivation is intrinsic (level progress). Website: mathfactlab.com. Enjoy!

New census data and salt shortages, plus a local electric aircraft company vying for some Trump Administration grants.

It's finally here. Super Bowl week. And somehow… we're running it back. On this episode of Gridiron Gurus, VT and Terry get you fully locked in for Super Bowl LX: Patriots vs Seahawks II. But first, the boys rewind to last week and break down the Conference Championship games: Patriots vs Broncos Seahawks vs Rams They analyze what went right, what went wrong, and give an early outlook on the eliminated teams and what their next season might look like. Then VT steps into his bag with an all-time monologue, recapping the entire season and explaining exactly how we ended up with the Patriots and Seahawks back on the sport's biggest stage. Goosebumps may occur. The guys also hit a quick NFL coaching update, touching on the latest hires and changes around the league before getting to the moment everyone's been waiting for… Super Bowl LX Preview Who wins? Who scores? Who has monster games? How does it all unfold? VT and Terry have seen the future and break it all down in full detail. To close things out, Terry puts VT on the Prop Bet Hot Seat, firing through a Super Bowl prop sheet at lightning speed. VT doesn't blink. If you're looking to make some money, follow VT — he's a certified props demon. This is the penultimate episode of the season, and the boys are hoping (and praying) the Patriots finish the job so they can return next week for a legendary finale. Lock in.

What Should Cities Do with Abandoned Properties? Today's Episode is taken from host Scott Graves 'Are We Here Yet? substack of January 2, 2026.  The following is a transcript. Explore the Are We Here Yet? substack Our city completed a round of dispossessing themselves of properties they own this past November. These properties were acquired sometime in the past because their last owners failed to pay their property taxes, were abandoned after the death of an owner or other reasons. Our director of planning alluded to more than 220 such properties in our city of 16,500 people during our recent podcast. The city then acquired the properties through a tax lien foreclosure in the case of tax troubles. Some parcels have an abandoned home on them. Some are empty lots. All are no longer productive for providing housing or generating taxes for needed municipal expenditures. All of these parcels sit on city infrastructure. They were all once productive from a property tax standpoint. They provided middle market housing while homeowners paid property taxes in support of the water and sewer lines, the sidewalks and other infrastructure surrounding their property. I've had the opportunity to witness the process of dispossession of municipally controlled properties for many decades and in several of cities and towns in different parts of New England. What's built into each municipal process tells us a lot about each community. Here we'll focus on my current location in Rutland, VT. I had the opportunity to participate in our city's fall 2025 process as part of a partnership focused on incremental development. The application to apply for one or more of a selection of five properties stipulated that the process was not competitive (highest bidder); 'The City is seeking to recoup the amount of taxes owed in addition to whatever carrying costs accrued since acquiring the property. However, the City may accept a lower offer depending on the circumstances…' that all applications are considered for all listed parameters including proof you can complete a development, the quality of your plan and its relationship to the city's long term housing needs. Yet, the application asks each candidate how much they'd be willing to pay for each property and candidates can opt to pay any amount over the tax bill and city costs. The public meeting to review and vote in the presence of applicants began with our city planning director stating that the priority was placed on , 'making the city whole' through the process. It's not clear exactly how in practice these bids are considered against each other. During the public opening of all applications, the dollar amounts presented were announced. So is the point to achieve a highest bidder? Best plan to add housing units? Most likely to be able to pay? The committee, made up of alderpersons selected for the purpose, debated the overall dollar amounts of taxes 'accrued while the property was in city hands'. The idea of a tax bill accruing without a private owner of the property is, to put it politely, a highly theoretical exercise. What would incentivize me to pay over and above the former private owners delinquent taxes when, by definition, I'm required to, 'make the city whole'. Second, in considering whether taxes accrue to a non-existent private owner after municipal acquisition reminds me of the adage, 'if a tree falls in the woods with nobody there to hear it…' The application requests information as to how the applicant will pay for the property and development. If one indicates they will utilize a debt instrument from a local bank, proof of the loan is required. But how does one seek credible proof of a specific loan for a property for which one has no site control? Let's look at the yield this process has had in the recent past. Despite efforts, a number of past applicants who successfully acquired properties have yet to develop them, leaving abandoned homes in place for, in some cases, more than five years. While there does not exist a comprehensive list of said properties, through our efforts at Partners In Housing, we understand there are a number of homes acquired by developers who, for strategic reasons only they know, are left fallow. While the taxes may get paid, the housing units people need remain elusive. What was our own experience? We applied for an empty lot alongside one of the cities respected non profits. We were told the city had purchased the lot from a different non profit in the recent past for $1.00. To our knowledge no taxes were owed on the property . This was confirmed as the city planner presented information at the onset of the hearing. The non-profit entity was allowed to review their application first. To our astonishment, the executive director's plan was frighteningly similar to ours, right down to the language used to refer to 'panelized or modular construction'. Same number of units. Same overall footprint. Same construction principles. Nearly same target markets. Difference between rentals vs ownership for the residents. Ok, so it may be possible that two different developers have very, extremely similar ideas for the same lot. Said executive director than offered that, since their organization had recently come into a large donation, they were willing to pay $20,000.00 over the cities required $1.00 for the property. Since we were not willing to go over and above 'making the city whole' the property was awarded to the non-profit. One alderwoman stated that, theirs was the better deal for the city. After all, why should the city not accept the infusion of cash. Indeed, this refutes the rules within the city's own application. Am I crying bitter tears? The loss of this project will not negatively affect our company. Was I happy with the process? Do I trust the process? Do I think all parties have the best interests at heart of myself or my neighbors? I want us to focus on the singular question, 'how do we increase our tax rolls while increasing the local capacity to build and benefit from more middle market housing?' All good outcomes stem from well thought out, consistently executed process. That starts with clarity for our priorities. So what should be our community priorities? The community's singular priorities should be: a) to return more properties back to tax roll productivity faster b) seek to proliferate small scale development opportunities for its citizens interested in doing their part to solve the middle market housing crisis. c) encourage a more vibrant local economy though development and the trades. d) increase the public trust through consistent and effective processes. The process itself can be automated through digital infrastructure, placing more lots before a public eager to get in the game. The internal processes and reallocation of human resources required for such changes can increase capacity while making for a more fair and transparent process, thereby increasing the belief in the common good. It may appear to you that a city that works aggressively to garner as much short term, one time revenue for such properties is looking out for tax payers interests. I don't think so. Lots that aren't productive today aren't housing citizens and aren't providing needed tax benefit to pay for infrastructure. Taxes get paid every year a household is made productive, for decades to come. Elected officials and their agents should understand there are only two ways a city makes money: new households that sustain needs while keeping per household tax bills down or the need to increase per household taxes as expenses rise. I wrote about this here. To support organic growth also presents an excellent opportunity for building political capital for those elected officials willing to participate in informing their constituents. Your tax rate stays put or reduces. We get more housing. We can fund increasing expenses such as new sewer and water lines when they pop. A big picture emerges with stronger and safer neighborhoods full of new housing. Improved sidewalks, plantings and other placemaking infrastructure sustainably funded. Future improvements to sewer and water systems now be well funded making our city more resilient. All grand list expenditures become more feasible for decades to come. And new households seeking an opportunity to stay in our great state of Vermont find the housing they need to make our great corner of the world thrive.

Into the Land with the Living God (Joshua 3:1-17) Rivertown Church is a Christ-centered community that exists to worship God and make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. For more about our church, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join us Sundays at 10:30am at 28 Birge Street in Brattleboro, VT for our worship gathering.

In this week's edition of the Capitol Recap, an update from Vermont Public's Peter Hirscheld and Lola Duffort about how Gov. Phil Scott's administration is proposing to partially deregulate the health insurance market, among other changes.

In this Friday Q&A episode, Don answers listener questions on handling backdoor Roth conversions with investment gains, whether Avantis or Vanguard makes more sense for bond investing, and why 529 plans have become even more attractive with new Roth rollover rules. He also tackles a puzzling report of inflated ETF pricing on Vanguard's platform, urging further investigation, and reassures a listener concerned about AVGE's diversification compared to VT. Along the way, Don emphasizes the importance of low fees in fixed income, the long-term logic behind factor investing, and the reality that taking additional risk is what creates the potential for higher returns. 0:04 Friday Q&A intro and plea for more listener questions 1:44 Backdoor Roth with gains—how to handle taxable growth 6:01 Avantis vs. Vanguard for bond funds and why fees matter more in fixed income 8:00 Using 529 plans for kids and new Roth rollover rules 11:19 Odd ETF pricing on Vanguard and why it makes no sense 13:38 AVGE vs. VT diversification concerns and factor investing explained 18:24 Risk, factor tilts, and long-term expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'll learn more about today in Vermont history and how, on this day in 1808, four acres of land was purchased in Windsor to build what would become the first state prison. And it's Friday, so we'll hear some local music and get details on a weekend-long multi-genre music festival including lots of local acts.

In today's podcast, our entire region has been experiencing frigid temperatures for days. We'll learn about the programs that help keep people experiencing homelessness alive in the bitter cold.

The governor expresses disdain with President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota, and a team of Vermont midwives is inviting you to learn more about efforts to open the first freestanding birth center in the state.

Duke put on a masterclass of defense against a ranked Louisville squad. The guys discuss what Duke's best and worst case scenarios for the NCAA tournament. They also discuss a much improved ACC and preview the VT and BC games. Subscribe and comment and of course like the show! Let's Go Duke!

Song: Pray With Our Feet Words by: Paul Vasile, based on a quotation by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Music by: Paul Vasile   Notes: This is what folk in Minneapolis are doing -- praying with their feet, getting out on the street. They're singing songs to bless each other, the people they're protecting, and the ICE agents who are so misguided. And this is not the only place in the world where people of "middle power" gather -- not super-powers, not uber-wealthy -- just people who care about living in a world where we feed and educate our children, hold jobs with purpose. Paul Vasile describes it as "belonging belovedness -- you are safe, you are seen, you are heard." In this conversation, we dive into the sometimes knotty weeds of faith and how someone who is deeply connected in a faith tradition might want to expand into questions of what world we want to create together. Big trees. "Talk less, sing more." "As a queer person, I experienced a faith that helped me be a bigger, better me."   Songwriter Info: Paul Vasile (he/him) is a church musician, teacher, coach, and composer who finds his greatest joy in collaborative and community-centered work. Committed to modeling expansive, imaginative, and hospitable experiences of music making wherever he goes, Paul's leadership builds trust, invites spaces of creativity, vulnerability, and play, and supports practices of reflection and holistic learning. For the past decade he has offered short- and long-term transitional leadership, consulting services, and creative resources to faith communities in seasons of discernment, challenge, and transformation. From 2016 to 2023, Paul served as the Executive Director of Music that Makes Community, a non-profit that shares "paperless" (oral tradition) leadership practices and songs. He traveled across North America modeling distinctive approaches to communal singing and learning at retreat centers, conferences, denominational gatherings, seminaries, and in congregations of all sizes. Paul also composes music that invites communities to express and explore their connection to sacred stories, their bodies, and the ecosystems that sustain us. His music is represented in Glory to God, All Creation Sings, and Voices Together, as well as The Hymn Society's resource, Songs for the Holy Other: Hymns Affirming The LGBTQIA2S+ Community.   Sharing Info: Please buy sheet music on Paul's website if you plan to share this song as a songleader.   Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:04:35 Start time of reprise: 01:15:00   Links:   Paul's website: https://www.paulvasile.com/  Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovedintobeing/  Sheet music for Pray With Our Feet: https://www.paulvasile.com/products/pray-with-our-feet Feb 7th workshop at Lutheran church in Ft. Washington, MD with Maren Marchesini: https://www.sharingthesong.org/ Inspiration for lyrics, including quote by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel: https://www.tbemaine.org/praying-with-hearts-and-feet    Music that Makes Community: https://www.musicthatmakescommunity.org/  Rev. Donald Schnell, a 2012 interview as Music Makes Community was beginning: https://www.conversations.org/story.php?sid=329 Bobby McFerrin: https://bobbymcferrin.com/  Taizé chants: https://www.taize.fr/en/the-songs  Chanda Rule: https://www.chandarule.com/ Hold Me by Nina Wise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxU_egWayc4&t=16s Nina Wise: https://ninawise.com East Coast songleader trainings: Mila Redwood in Toronto: https://www.milaredwood.ca/song-leader-training Patricia in Burlington, VT: https://www.juneberrymusic.com/songleader-training.html  Alice Parker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Parker Liz Rog -- here's a place to find her book on songleading: https://www.centerforbelonging.earth/ Arvo Pärt – Passio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passio_(P%C3%A4rt)  Spencer LaJoye: https://www.spencerlajoye.com/  Spencer's song Plowshare Prayer: https://youtu.be/MhOZv5i7CHY?si=S5bbjdBDJP2cU_4I   Nuts & Bolts: 2:2, minor, unison   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

What is the crazy tape job, why didn't Jordan Chiles get the same score as last week on VT? We dig into lineup choices, judging inconsistencies, and the performances that actually mattered (not just the scores that flashed on screen). What does this result say about UCLA's trajectory? Where does Michigan State stand right now? And which moments raised bigger season-long questions? Then, for Club Gym Nerd members, we go fully behind the scenes — the context you don't get on TV, the conversations you can't have on the main feed, and the honest reactions that happen after the broadcast ends. If you like your gymnastics analysis sharp, opinionated, and paired with a cocktail (or mocktail), this episode is for you. Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically. SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters YouTube The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

The 2026 VT football schedule is here! In year one of the James Franklin era, the ACC served up a stinker. The away slate is brutal, 6 true road games, and the league has Tech traveling all over the country. The back half of the dance card has the Hokies playing 4 of the top 6 teams in the league from 2025. Those four don't even include the Clemson game - a trip to Death Valley looms large in late October. There are some potential top-25 challenges, but most, if not all, are projected to come away from Lane Stadium. Tap in to hear the gang's first reaction to the 2026 slate. Buy the guys a beer: buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

We break down the latest coaching hires around the league and what they actually signal — philosophy shifts, roster fit, and expectations heading into next season. Plus, reactions and analysis from George Tsilfidis and Rob Pizzola, digging into what these moves say about team direction, pressure points for management, and which hires make sense on paper versus those that raise questions. Which teams nailed it? Which hires feel rushed or risky? And what should fans realistically expect next? Jump into the comments with your take!

Plans to close an addiction services program in Burlington, communities experiencing salt shortages amid the snowy weather, plus a Bulgarian man held by U-S Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Massachusetts after he says he was arrested after mistakenly crossing the border from Canada.

In today's podcast, you'll hear about how the loss of premium subsidies affected enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans this year, and about a spike in visits to the state's problem gambling website.   

Win & you're in! Join Rob Pizzola for Conference Championship Sunday in the NFL, this morning at 11 am ET - he goes game by game, breaking down the AFC & NFC championship games, dissecting the biggest injury news, discussing every spread and total, offering his thoughts on each matchup, his favorite bets, player props, and anytime touchdown scorers! Be sure to tune in live to get your questions answered by Rob. Before you leave, drop your favorite bets in the comments, and please like and subscribe!

In this week's edition of the Capitol recap, We'll get an update from Vermont Public's Peter Hirscheld and Lola Duffort about how efforts to reform the state's education system are going

In today's podcast, you'll learn how the governor's budget proposal could lead to layoffs at the state transportation agency, why bills to restrict how law enforcement operates in Vermont could face legal challenges; and about plans for an outdoor center for people with disabilities.

This is it—win and you're in. Tune into Forward Progress as Rob Pizzola, Austin Mock, G-Stack George & Suuma break down the NFL Conference Championships, talk spreads, totals, and hand out their best bets for the biggest betting weekend of the season. 0:00 Intro 3:10 New England/Denver 21:30 LA Rams/Seattle 37:30 Recap/Outro Leave your thoughts on their plays for the week and share your own bets in the comments! As always, please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Let's go!

A cold front is moving in, bringing some very chilly temperatures to the region; some new fishing regulations; and the Williston Selectboard formally opposes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's activity in town. Plus, Vermont Public's Erica Heilman presents the next installment of “What Class Are You?”

Governor Phil Scott's budget priorities; where Vermont stands among the nation's healthiest states; and why one woman who was scammed out of her life savings five years ago is celebrating now.

A new outreach center on the New York side of Lake Champlain, and state officials say a new federal law allowing whole milk to be served in schools across the country could help Vermont's dairy industry. Plus, a woman in Burlington talks about how her sense of class status has evolved as she's grown older.

Brad Powers and Joey Knish join forces once again to talk all things college football playoffs. They go live preview Miami and Indiana's matchup, they have got you covered along with their best bets.

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