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The Maine Show

The Maine Show Podcast was launched in August 2015. The goal of the show is to share the stories behind the people, events, and ideas driving the state of Maine forward. For hundreds of years Mainers have come together around campfires, fishing holes, wood stoves, and kitchen tables to tell stories. At its purest form, that is what The Maine Show is all about. New episodes are launched each Tuesday morning at 7:00 am EST.
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Mar 1, 2016
Episode 027 - Dr. Jennifer Page of Hurricane Island

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Page tells us about Hurricane Island, which is an actual island off the coast of Maine where students learn about sustainability and the natural world.  We also get into a discussion about women in science, teaching in general, and unplugging from technological devices.  

To learn more about Hurricane Island, visit www.hurricaneisland.net or find them on Twitter @hurricaneIsfndn.  

MSPodcasters, Episode 024 guest David Patrick and his family experienced a fire in their apartment this past weekend.  Fortunately everyone made it out but David and his fiance, Caro, were taken to the hospital with burns (their infant son was okay).  An online fundraiser has been set up to support them during this difficult time.  Please consider making a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/kertzay4.  

 

 

Feb 23, 2016
Episode 026 - Former UMaine Hockey Goalie Dan Sullivan

Former University of Maine hockey goaltender Dan Sullivan talks about his career as a Division I athlete and how he transitioned out of hockey and into being a health coach.  We talk nutrition, discipline, time management, and how to live a fuller life.  

To learn more about Dan visit www.dansullivanhealthcoach.com and find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dansullivanhealthcoach or Twitter @dsull30.  

Follow The Maine Show on Twitter @MaineShow and host Ben Sprague @bensprague or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  

Feb 16, 2016
Episode 025 - Dr. Carol Sherman

Dr. Carol Sherman shares the framework of her new book, "You Matter to Me: The Unvarnished Truth about Love."  We also get into the writing process and talk about tips for getting published (including self-publishing).  

To find out more about Dr. Sherman's book or to purchase it, visit: https://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=9781680285628

Find the Maine Show on Twitter @MaineShow and follow host Ben Sprague on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor or Twitter @bensprague. 

Feb 9, 2016
Episode 024 - David Patrick

In this episode, University of Maine student and Outreach Coordinator for Maine Interfaith Power and Light, David Patrick, talks about race in the state of Maine as well as his efforts to create an edible park in the City of Bangor. 

This is an honest, refreshing, optimistic, though at times heart wrenching story of what it is like to be black in an overwhelmingly white state and to live deliberately with a commitment to family and a strong sense of purpose.  

Find Maine Interfaith Power and Light online at http://www.meipl.org.  Look for David on Facebook and Twitter.  

 

 

Feb 2, 2016
Episode 023 - The Story of Geaghan's

Larry and Andy Geaghan tell the story of how Geaghan's went from a struggling, barely-making it restaurant "at the back end of nowhere" to the 2016 Maine Restauranteurs of the Year.  This is a story of dedication, commitment, great food, awesome beer, and a family that would not give up.  

Find Geaghans at www.geaghans.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/geaghans or www.facebook.com/geaghansbros.  

 

 

Jan 26, 2016
Episode 022 - Coach Richard Barron

In this episode Ben talks with the motivational, inspirational, and engaging coach of the University of Maine Women's Basketball team, Richard Barron.  Whether you're a basketball fan or not this episode is highly accessible for its discussion of discipline, work ethic, teamwork, and more.  Coach Barron recounts his previous coaching experiences at Baylor, NC State, and Princeton, what it's like to win four games in one season and then challenge for a league title soon after, and why Maine is drawing so many players from Europe.  

Follow Coach Barron on Twitter at @CoachBumaine and follow the UMaine Women's team at @blackbearsWBB.  Follow Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague and Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  Find the podcast on iTunes or at www.maineshowpodcast.com

Show photo credit: ESPNw.  

 

 

 

 

Jan 19, 2016
Episode 021 - Lisa Liberatore

In this episode Ben sits down with Lisa Liberatore, owner of Lisa's Legit Burritos in Gardiner and Augusta as well as a key leader of Scratchpad Accelerator and Top Gun, two programs that are helping to grow small businesses in Maine.  Lisa is also a past member of the Gardiner City Council and in this episode shares her game plan for winning local office.  

Lisa has a great buy-local, buy-Maine message and is actively working to make this state a better, stronger place.  To find Lisa's Legit Burritos visit www.lisalegitburritos.com or find them on Facebook

 

 

Jan 12, 2016
Episode 020 - Dennis Marble

In this candid conversation, Dennis Marble takes us on a fascinating, meandering trip that ends up with him becoming Director of the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, a job he did not want to take but then stayed at for twenty years.  From watching Sputnik overhead to seeing images of the Vietnam War to partying in Waterville with Janis Joplin, Dennis takes us back in time to share his perspective on growing up, the ways we treat each other, and finally how society interacts with its homeless members and how we can do better.  

 

 

Jan 5, 2016
Episode 019 - Zeth and Betsy Lundy

In this episode, Zeth and Betsy Lundy share their story of growing up in Maine, moving to Boston, Los Angeles, and then back to Boston again before coming home to raise a family and start Central Street Farmhouse.  This is an honest, refreshing, and at times surprising story of two bright young Maine entrepreneurs who are living their values and sharing them with others.   

To learn more about Central Street Farmhouse or the Lundy's recently acquired Maine Cloth Diaper Company, visit www.centralstreetfarmhouse.com  or www.maineclothdiaper.com and find them on Facebook and Twitter. 

Dec 29, 2015
Episode 018 - Tellis Coolong

Tellis Coolong shares his story about writing 85,000 words in one month, publishing, and overcoming challenges including mental illness.  This an honest, earnest talk from one of Maine's diamonds in the rough.  

To find out more about Tellis and his books visit www.tellyproductions.net or find him on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Walczyk-Tellis-K-Coolong/dp/1484838483/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451345810&sr=1-1

To subscribe to The Maine Show on iTunes visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maine-show/id1033259960?mt=2.  

Follow the show on Twitter @maineshow and find host Ben Sprague on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor or on Twitter @bensprague.  

Dec 20, 2015
Special Edition - Holiday Stories

In this special edition of The Maine Show, Mainers with many different backgrounds share their memories, perspective, and lessons from holidays past. 

This episode features music by Maine pianist Bill Trowell. To listen to more of Bill's music, visit  www.billtrowellmusic.com.  

Subscribe to the Maine Show on iTunes, follow the show on Twitter @MaineShow, and visit www.maineshowpodcast.com for past and future episodes.  Find host Ben Sprague on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor and on Twitter @BenSprague.  

Dec 15, 2015
Episode 017 - Josh Alves

Josh Alves is an illustrator of comic strips, children's books, and much more.  Hear this graphic designer's story from working at a local newspaper to winning international awards, all from his home right here in Maine and about how he got his first contract through Twitter.  

Visit www.joshalves.com to see his work or find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/joshalvesdraws or on Twitter @joshalves.  

Find more episodes of The Maine Show at www.maineshowpodcast.com and follow host Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  

 

 

Dec 8, 2015
Episode 016 - Luke Livingston of Baxter Brewing Company

In this episode, Ben sits down with Luke Livingston, President and Founder of Baxter Brewing Company.  The company is about to celebrate its five year anniversary and has already set records, seen significant revenue growth, and had its founder, Luke, end up on Forbes 30 under 30 list.  They have done all this while staying true to their Maine roots and eco-friendly principles.  

To learn more about Baxter Brewing Company, visit www.baxterbrewing.com or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/baxterbrewing, on Twitter @baxterbrewing, or on Instagram at @baxterbrewing.  

Check out www.maineshowpodcast.com for past and future episodes and follow host Ben Sprague on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor, on Twitter @bensprague, and on Instagram at @benspraguebangor.  

Special thanks to the Maine Science Festival for sponsoring this episode.  Check them out at www.mainesciencefestival.org.  

 

 

Dec 1, 2015
Episode 015 - Alex Gray of Waterfront Concerts

Waterfront Concerts has pumped over $50 million into the Bangor economy since the concerts began in 2010.  In this episode, hear the backstory of how Alex Gray and a group of friends started the company and what advice Alex has for young entrepreneurs today.  

Follow Waterfront Concerts on Twitter @wfconcerts.  Subscribe to the Maine Show on iTunes, find past and future episodes at www.maineshowpodcast.com, and follow host Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  

 

Nov 24, 2015
Episode 014 - Bangor Greendrinks

In this episode, Chris Rudolph and Ethan Tremblay tell the story of Bangor Greendrinks, an organization that has given over $7,500 to Bangor-area non-profits for environmentally friendly and sustainable improvement projects.  How do they raise the money? By bringing people together around Maine craft beer.  

To learn more about Bangor Greendrinks, visit www.bangorgreendrinks.org.  You can follow them on Twitter @BGreendrinks or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bangorgreendrinks.  

Follow Chris Rudolph Twitter at @notchrisrudolph and Ethan Tremblay @ethanjtremblay.

Check out past and future episodes of The Maine Show on iTunes or by visiting www.maineshowpodcast.com, find the show on Twitter @MaineShow and follow host Ben Sprague @bensprague.  

 

 

 

Nov 17, 2015
Episode 013 - George Smith on the Maine outdoors

If you love Maine and the Maine outdoors, you will enjoy listening to George Smith.  George has spent a lifetime advocating for our state.  In this episode he talks about his career and what he is doing in "retirement" after 18 years as Executive Director of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.  

George also gives his perspective on a range of topics including the Lands for Maine's Future program and plans for a national park in the Katahdin Region. He pulls no punches in giving his perspective on what Maine needs to do to grow its recreational opportunities and rural economy. 

To follow George online visit www.georgesmithmaine.com.  You can also find George as a regular contributor to the Bangor Daily News, Waterville Sentinel, and Kennebec Journal.  

To listen to past episodes of The Maine Show, visit www.maineshowpodcast.com or find us on iTunes.  You can follow Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  

 

 

 

Nov 10, 2015
Episode 012 - The Alamo Theater

The vault inside the Alamo Theater in Bucksport is home to over 10 million feet of historic film, most of which was recorded in northern New England.  In this episode, we sit down with Brook Ewing Minner, Executive Director of Northeast Historic Film, which, among other things, owns and operates the 99-year-old Alamo Theater on Main Street in Bucksport, Maine.  

This is a story of a theater, but it is also the story of a community with a rich past that is looking to the future.  

To learn more about Northeast Historic Film and the Alamo Theater, visit www.oldfilm.org.  

You can find the Alamo Theater on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alamotheatre.  

Find past episodes of The Maine Show at www.maineshowpodcast.com or find us on iTunes.  Thanks for listening!  You can follow The Maine Show on Twitter @maineshow and @bensprague.  

Nov 3, 2015
Episode 011 - Anthony Ronzio of the Bangor Daily News

Anthony Ronzio, the Bangor Daily News Director of News and Audience, gives an unprecedented look behind the curtain as to how the BDN is navigating an increasingly paperless world amidst changing demand for news content.  Hear Tony's story about how he got interested in journalism and how a boy from Rhode Island ended up in Maine at one of the state's premier news organizations.  

Follow Tony on Twitter @Ronzio.  

Oct 27, 2015
Episode 010 - Kristen Miale of Good Shepherd Food Bank

Imagine a program that buys fresh produce directly from Maine farmers and gives it to hungry Mainers in need. The program strengthens rural economies, helps keep Mainers healthy, and helps Maine students do better in school. In reality, this program already exists and it's managed by Good Shepherd Food Bank. In this episode, the organization's president, shares the story of what Good Shepherd is doing to tackle the overwhelming, heartbreaking, and growing problem of hunger in Maine with programs like "Mainers Feeding Mainers," mobile food fans, and "Cooking Matters" classes.

To learn more about Good Shepherd Food Bank, visit www.gsfb.org or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/feedingmaine or on Twitter @feedingmaine

This episode is sponsored by The Maine Science Festival, coming to Bangor in March. Visit www.mainesciencefestival.org for more information!

 

Oct 20, 2015
Episode 009 - Brian Butterfield, Orono native and Red Sox coach

In this episode, Brian Butterfield shares his story of growing up on campus at the University of Maine where his father, Jack, was the baseball coach. We recorded this conversation deep in the gallows of Fenway Park and in it we talk about Brian's minor league career as a player and then his coaching career with the Yankees, Diamondbacks, Blue Jays, and now the Red Sox. We talk about everything from Derek Jeter to the odd angles around the wall at Fenway Park to the advice Brian has for young players today if they want to be successful. Brian brings great insight and a unique perspective as a Mainer who has reached the pinnacle of his profession yet is as humble as they come.

This episode is sponsored by the Maine Science Festival, coming to Bangor in March. Please visit www.mainesciencefestival.org for more information.

You can listen to past and future episodes of The Maine Show at www.maineshowpodcast.com. Check back each Tuesday morning for a new episode. 

Follow the Maine Show on Twitter @maineshow and host Ben Sprague @bensprague or at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.   

Oct 13, 2015
Episode 008 - Tom Shafer of Maine Heritage Timber

Tom Shafer shares his story of being laid off from a Wall Street job and then returning to Millinocket, a place where he had childhood roots, to start Maine Heritage Timber, a company that sells wood that has been salvaged from a Katahdin area lake and sold as flooring, siding, and furniture.  Some of the wood dates back as far as 1824.  Tom's is a story of rebirth and redemption: the perfect metaphor for Millinocket as the region looks to the future.  

Sep 22, 2015
Episode 005 - Jamie Miller of SXSW

Jamie Miller is a senior staff member of SXSW, which is a major arts, music, film, and technology festival that takes place each year in Austin, Texas.  What is so special about Jamie's story?  She and her husband live in Corinth, Maine.  In this episode, Jamie talks telecommuting, rural internet, and injecting some more creativity and an artistic mindset into Maine.  

Follow Jamie on Twitter and Instagram at @jamiefriggin.  

This episode features music by Maine-based artist Bill Trowell.  Find his recordings at www.billtrowellmusic.com

Sep 15, 2015
Episode 004 - Ryan Gavin of Q97.9 and Maine Memes

Ryan Gavin, on-air personalty at Q97.9 and creator of Maine Memes, shares his story.  From overcoming stuttering to generating millions of pageviews per month on the funniest internet site in Maine, Ryan gives his thoughts on what it takes to be successful and how to build a following in an ever-changing social media landscape. Spoiler: don't count on Facebook.

Find Ryan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rygav and on Twitter at @ryangavin.  

Find Maine Memes on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mainememes and on Twitter at @mainememes

 

This episode features music by Maine-based artist Adam Hosack. Find his music at adamhosack.bandcamp.com

Aug 24, 2015
Episode 000 - What Is The Maine Show?

Host Ben Sprague gives an overview of what to expect from this weekly podcast.

 

Featuring music by Bill Trowell

www.billtrowellmusic.com

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