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Eileen shares a novel featuring two conflicted Bureau of Indian Affairs agents one hundred years apart.
In this episode of Talk it With Brockett, Alana brings on Kami Chadwick who is a member of the sorority ZTA. In this episode they talk about the differences between ZTA and Theta Phi, joining a sorority later in college, debunking common misconceptions and how sad they are to be leaving so soon!
Sandra Freels joins Eileen on the show to talk about her new book Anneke Jans in the New World.
In an exciting Talk It with Brockett, Alana's friend Jake Petrie, drove 2 hours from Connecticut to join her in the studio for the pod. They talk about everything from pets, their friendship, Barney, and of course, working at TJ Maxx together.
In a very conversational Talk It With Brockett, Alana and her little, Ava, talk everything from their sorority Theta Phi Alpha, trips they've gone on, grandma's, and of course Bravo!
Leah returns to the show to open up about another personal topic that has deeply impacted her, her family, and thousands of people around the world. Alana and Leah talk grief, family, support systems, love, and more.The theme of today's episode is blue, find out exactly why in the latest Talk It With Brockett.
Author Celeste Mohammed joins Eileen MacDougall Book Stew once again from Trinidad to discuss her novel Ever Since We Small.
Alana Brockett is back in the studio for the fourth episode of Talk It With Brockett! This time, she is joined by friend and Merrimack classmate, Leah Beliveau to discuss college, being a senior, and the impacts of social media and rumors on self-image and personal relationships.
Local author Emily Ross joins host Eileen to discuss her book Swallowtail, which takes place locally in Quincy, Massachusetts.
In the first episode of 2026, Austin sits down with Joe Maselli, chair of the Economic Development Committee, to discuss what the committee does and their plans to help support the town of Wilmington as it continues to grow.
Eileen is back to start the New Year off right! With a new opening and L. Annette Binder in the studio to talk her new book Child of Earth and Starry Heaven, Book Stew has officially entered the new year!
On recommendation from an old friend of hers, Eileen talks with former diplomat Tom Navratil to discuss his debut novel Dog's Breakfast
In the second half of the premiere, join host Alana as she welcomes back guest Patrick Melavin for his second episode as they discuss Patrick's fashion, inspiration and plans for the future.
In second part of the WCTV premiere, Dan, Ken and James do a recap of the most notable events in the wrestling world since their Wrestlemania special. From injuries, to returns, to matches, to even their first memories of watching wrestling, the group break it all down!
Back after a 5 year hiatus, The Wrestling Kennection is happy to make WCTV its new home! Join Dan, Ken, and James as they discuss all things wrestling.Note: This episode was recorded back in April but is being released as a dual WCTV premiere with a fresh episode recorded at the end of October!
The Magician's Daughter' which recounts her time traveling with her parents: her dad, a magician, and her mom, a magician's assistant.
Eileen enjoys learning about series vs standalones from prolific Cambridge, MA author Clea Simon, whose latest is The Butterfly Trap.
Three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins hosts Sam and Bobby, along with Derek Fullerton of Atlantic Behavioral Health, for a powerful conversation on recovery and redemption. Johnson reflects on his childhood struggles, the toll of concussions and painkillers, and his path to sobriety. Fullerton shares his own story of addiction and healing, and how support systems and mental health resources can change lives.Open, honest, and unforgettable—this is a kickoff you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, Janice Deal is back on the show, this time joining Eileen to discuss her new novel The Blue Door, which stars two characters from her short story collections Strange Attractors: The Ephrem Chronicles.
The LIT podcast hits the big 5-0. For Episode 50, Bobby and Sam sit down with former Brandeis Division III All-American Toby Harris and his head coach—and repeat LIT guest—Jean Bain.Harris is moving on from Brandeis, using his fifth year of eligibility to transfer to Division I Iona—with Bain’s full support. Together, they talk about their player-coach relationship, how that bond carries on beyond wins, and how Bain made good on his promise to help Harris move up if he put in the work.The duo get into how Bain stood by Harris through injury setbacks, NIL challenges, and why, in an era where many coaches focus only on what a player can do for them, Bain stayed true to his word. Harris also shares what drew him to Brandeis, growing up in North Carolina, and navigating the evolving NIL landscape.
Host Eileen MacDougall enjoys exchanging adventure stories with Hugh Rogers, author of Beyond Two Rivers.
In this episode, the spotlight shines down on local buisness owner and founder of Wilmington's own - Haven Barber Studio, Tyler Carlson. Austin Styffe, host of the show and proud patron of Haven, sits down with Tyler to talk all about how the studio was created and Tyler's vision for the industry.
Host Eileen MacDougall is joined via zoom by author Marcia Butler to talk her newest book Dear Virginia, Wait for Me.
2025Bobby and Sam sit down with Todd Brogna, fresh off the completion of his sophomore year playing basketball at Division I Stonehill. Brogna's rise, from a small-town kid, completely unrecruited out of his public school, to Division I All-Conference selection as just a sophomore, has been remarkable. Even after playing two years at powerhouse prep school Worcester Academy, Brogna didn't have a single Division I offer until the 25th hour from transitional program Stonehill. Now, after two years there, Brogna is testing the waters of the portal. We don't know where he'll land yet, but we know you won't want to miss this episode of resilience and refusal to let a dream die.
Austin Styffe is in the studio for another Wilmington Spotlight! This time, he has a talk with Nicole Putney, a local high school teacher who discusses what is like to teach in the modern times with shortening attention spans and an abundance of technology.
Book Stew host Eileen MacDougall is joined by author Roger Celestin to discuss his newest book The Delicate Beast.
At 13, Basketball was life for Chris Cole, and he was good. How good? Cole was one of the best point guards on the planet in his age group. Then Cole's dad - a drill Sargent in the Army, the man responsible for Cole's morals and work ethic, and above all, Cole's best friend - died of cancer, and everything came crashing down. A highly touted point guard with a spot on the roster at one of the top prep school's in the country, Cole struggled for years to pick up the pieces after his dad's death. Filled with a quiet anger inside, Cole quit the game for a year and gained 100 pounds, before finally falling back in love with it. After losing the weight, Cole earned a Division I college scholarship, only to have his career end prematurely due to a life threatening illness. After a long recovery, Cole found himself homeless without a degree. Amazingly, he picked up the pieces, earned a degree, and reconnect with hoops as a trainer and then coach. Now the associate head coach at Bryant University, Cole sat down with the LIT crew to talk about life, loss, picking up the pieces again, and the game of basketball. This is his amazing story.
In the latest episode of the Wilmington Spotlight, host Austin Styffe sits down with Mike Capistran to talk his gym business, the importance of good coaching, and motivation.
People often say "Ball is Life," but for Dawan Robinson, such a statement is more than a figure of expression: Basketball literally saved his life. In episode 47 Robinson sat down with Bobby and Sam to talk about his journey. Born and raised in inner city Philadelphia, Robinson saw things no kid should growing up, including witnessing his cousin being shot to death right in front of him as a high schooler. Robinson says it was his parents, and the game of basketball, that saved him from the same fate. Ball took Robinson to a prep school in rural Maine, then on to the University of Rhode Island, around the world as a pro, and even a cup of coffee in the NBA. Now he's giving back as a coach and trainer. Listen to his story, it is as powerful as it gets.
Bobby and Sam hit the road and headed to The Woo - Worcester, Mass. - a City Sam knows well; one where diners, trains and colorful characters abound, to sit down and chop it up with Holy Cross men's basketball head coach Dave Paulsen. Paulsen talked about his journey through hoops, the core philosophies to any program he runs, how experiencing "every coach's worst day" made him grow into a better man, and how his wife truly is his better half.
In a special episode, Book Stew hits the road as Eileen MacDougall, Book Stew host, has author Lauren Francis-Sharma on the show a second time. This time by recording a discussion Lauren had with podcaster and fellow author, Mark Cecil, discussing her nationally acclaimed novel, Casualties of Truth, on location at the Harvard Book Store of Cambridge, MA.
In the second episode of the Cretaceous Chronicles, host Domenic Guisti and guests Sam Perkins and Maria Aliberti meet to discuss and recap the first three episodes of Jurassic Park Camp Cretaceous.
Sam and Bobby broke in the brand new podcast studio in at WCTV by sitting down with the Moron brothers - Franck, Jevon and D'sean - teammates on the varsity basketball team at Shawsheen Tech High School in Billerica, Mass. The trio - Franck, a senior; Jevon, a junior; and D'Sean, a freshman - are teammates for the first time in their lives for the Rams, currently ranked 3rd in the Massachusetts D3 Power Rankings after finishing the regular season at 18-2. The brothers talked about where their love of hoops originated from, what it's like having a season playing together, and the pursuit of a championship.
In this episode of the Wilmington Spotlight, host Austin Styffe sits down with Erin DiCarlo of Dovetail Companies to shine the spotlight down on one of the groups they agree are often overlooked: seniors.
Author Heidi Bell joins host Eileen MacDougall to talk about her debut short story collection Signs of the Imminent Apocalypse and Other Stories.
Carmen Maciariello sat down with the LIT crew for episode 44 of Lost in Translation. The former DI player and head coach talked about his journey through hoops, from unrecruited shooter told to aim for Division III, to small conference DI scholarship player before transferring to take a walk-on role for his home town team. Carm talked about the ever changing coaching landscape, and gave an inside view on how NIL is affecting the college game
In this episode of Book Stew, host Eileen MacDougall is joined by author Rachel Robbins to talk about her book The Sound of a Thousand Stars.
In this episode of Book Stew, host Eileen MacDougall is joined by author Sarah Larviere to talk about her book Riot Act.
In a very personal episode of The Wilmington Spotlight, Austin sits down with one of his longtime friends Michael Leggerio, co-founder and managing partner of recovery team Newton, to talk all about recovery, mindset, and the spirit of giving even outside of the ongoing holiday season.
Jack and Jim are back with NFL, College Football, College Hoops, Least like CBB coaches,, some Juan Soto talk, and finish with ManUnd
In this hard-hitting episode of The Wilmington Spotlight, host Austin Styffe sits down with realtor/real estate investor Kevin Barrett. In the comfort of the podcast studio, these two dig deep into various important topics ranging from the housing market to close to shared experience of being fathers raising families in Wilmington.
With Jim in Florida the discussion begins with the Yankee - Dodger World Series, both pick the Dodgers in 6, rolls into College Football, and the picks for the week.
Jack and Jim are back in studio to discuss the World Series, the NFL, Ohio State vs Penn State, make our CFB picks, and the sacking of the ManU manager.
Eileen is joined in the new podcast studio by a multi-time guest, JoeAnn Hart, to talk about her new book: Arroyo Circle.
After a slight break, Erica welcomes us back to the newest episode of Through Fire and Oak. This is an episode of firsts: the first episode without Sean, first episode in the new studio, and first episode with special guests! Rob Whitten and Jane Lo are in the studio to talk about their innovative business P!ng in Lowell, Massachusetts, how they got their start, and the future of P!ng!
Jack and Jim head into the new studio for the first show in their new digs, They go on to discuss some baseball, the NFL, college football, and what's wrong with the Patriots.
Jack and Jim talk College Football, NFL, Baseball LCS, ESPN's top 100 NBA Players, and Jack knows who is playing in the WNBA Finals. Also, Kevin is still winless in the Lock of the Week competition
Jim and Jack review the College Football weekend, briefly look at the NFL results, do a deep dive on the Red Sox, pick their World Series winner, and make fun of Kevin being 0-5 in the pick challenge.
Eileen MacDougall interviews Dolores Johnson about her memoir Say I’m Dead for episode 130.
Jack and Jim review week 4 of College Football, week 3 of the NFL, continue the pick 'em challenge with Kevin and Chris, and welcome back the Celtics.
Jack and Jim talk College Football with guest Kevin, make their picks for the week, talk week 2 of the NFL, Garrit Cole vs Raffy Devers, and WHS captains council and Friday football.
Jim and Jack recap week 2 in College Football, week 1 in the NFL, talk about Belichick and the Mannings, talk Tom Brady, and finally debate the most important/influential person in a franchise's history.
Jack and Jim discuss week one of the college football season, Kevin calls in his observations, do a quick NFL preview, talk US Open, Judge vs Ohtani, pick their Locks for the week.
Eileen welcomes YA author Lamar Giles back for his SEVENTH appearance and his new supernatural thriller Ruin Road.
Jim and Jack are back in the studio to talk college football, US Open Tennis, some baseball, NFL, and Anthony Edwards insane NBA comments.
Nick Minnerath is a walking, talking miracle. By the time he was a teenage, Minnerath had lost his direction, dreams, hope and himself to the throes of addiction. Ask Minnerath about his teen years, and he'll tell you he should probably be dead. Instead, Minnerath got clean and sober. After barely setting foot on the court in high school due to academics and injuries, Minnerath found his way to a JUCO and then Division I Scholarship, before embarking more than a decade of playing professional hoops at some of the game's highest levels. A doting father and fitness enthusiast, Minnerath has remained clean and sober for more than a decade. The Cape Cod native recently joined the LIT crew to talk about his improbable life and journey.
In the mid-season premiere of Through Fire and Oak, Erica and Sean sit down to talk about the balancing of running the business side of the restaurant, handling the cooking, and the types of people who come to order food or catering. On top of that, Sean reveals why he showed up to the podcast studio exhausted...you don't want to miss out on this new episode!
"Trees" is the word of the day on this new episode of RMLD Current Insights. Host Greg Phipps, and RMLD's operations assistant, Erin MacDonough discuss what RMLD does to ensure the upkeep of power lines and when it is time to make a call to get the trees on your property trimmed.
Jack and Jim discuss the Red Sox extending Alex Cora, all things Summer Olympics, the success of Simone Biles, and Jack ranting about Steve Kerr and Noah Lyles.
Lost in Translation hit the road and headed in to the city today, where they sat down with Paul Malvone, co-owner for the renowned Boston Burger Company. Malvone is nearing in on two decades of restaurant ownership, wiht four locations to his name. But it wasn't all easy street, and certainly not a straight line for Malvone, who grew up in Medford and now lives in Wilmington, Mass. With two young kids, Malvone made a huge career change from a federal job working for the Postal Service to opening up a restaurant, and the night before opening he and his partners called an audible, switching from an Italian concept to Burgers with flare. It's had its ups and downs, and covid had his spots on the brink, but Malvone, as always, continued to find a way to survive, reinvent his burgers, and keep a smile on his face. Malvone's son, Joey, who just finished up his high school career playing Hockey and Lacrosse also joined the pod.
In this episode of Current Insights, host, Greg Phipps, discusses the different kinds of energy sources RMLD has been looking into and which ones work better than others. Greg is joined by operations assistant, Lydia Lestage, to discuss the viability of these options and how the future looks with the possibility of carbon captured fuel cells becoming more prevalent and useful.
Another episode, another member of the RMLD family here to talk with host, Greg Phipps about the electricity industry. Assistant Director of Integrated Resources, Megan Wu is in the studio to talk about how exciting electricity is and steps RMLD is taking to incentivize and revolutionize electricity.
Austin Styffe sat down with Wilmington Real Estate expert Lori Penney of Team Blue to talk about the town of Wilmington. The duo discussed new builds and old homes, real estate tips for buyers and sellers, as well as plenty of town history.
Austin Styffe is back with his second episode of the Wilmington Spotlight. In this episode, Wilmington Recreation Director Brett Sawin brings us up to date on all the amazing programs and offerings going on at the Rec. Department this summer.
Jorge Arteaga, VP of Movement Building for Right To Be, shares his book I've Got You Back, instructions on safe bystander intervention.
This time, host Greg Phipps is joined by two special guests with double the insight to bring to the table. RMLD prides itself on being customer friendly and two of the excellent team of customer service specialists at RMLD are here to answer questions and explain what RMLD does to ensure customer safety and satisfaction.
Current Insights' first guest ever, Bill Bullock, the Director of Integrated Resources at RMLD is back. In this episode, our hosts and Bill discus RMLD's long term clean energy goals and the current steps RMLD is taking.
After a slight hiatus, RMLD Current Insights is back with another episode full of helpful tips about electrification, the environment, and more for customers and electricity enthusiasts alike. In this episode, our hosts sit down with Travis Estes, the COO Abode Energy management to demystify and clarify all things air-source heat pumps.
Jack and Jim discuss the ESPN Top 100 for the 21st Century, with Jack picking Messi #1 and Jim selecting Serena Williams at #1. We are looking for your impressions of the list and who would be your Top 10.
Dracut, Mass. native Darrel Yepdo sat down with the LIT crew to talk about his journey from the cracked concrete courts of his hometown, to starring for Saint Michael's University. Overlooked and unwanted by Division I schools a stones throw away, Yepdo used that to fuel his fire to excel in college. Yepdo credits patience, learning from the bench, and an incredible bond with family and his head coach for his success.
Jack and Jim discuss Wimbledon, Euro and Copa Soccer finals, Baseball at the break, ESPN's top 100 of the 21st century, and the British Open.
Jack and Jim welcome JTrev and Kevin to discuss the Euro's, the Celtics, the Sox, and what qualities a coach needs to be successful.
Courtney Redcross fell in love with basketball from the moment she learned how to dribble, but the sport didn't always love her back. Redcross admits she didn't get the "normal" adolescent experience because of hoops: She landed her first Division I scholarship offer before her first day of high school and had to pass on things like hanging out with friends due to being on the AAU grind since sixth grade. And after committing to play at Northeastern, Redcross would miss almost her entire college career due to a mountain of injuries -- multiple concussions, surgeries, and a broken back her senior year. But according to Redcross, who now works for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, she still loves the game and would do it all over again.
Host Eileen MacDougall welcomes Jean Trounstine to the show to talk all about her collection of short-stories Motherlove, community outreach, and her process for writing both fiction and non-fiction.
Jack and Jim discuss the Celtics Parade, Stanley Cup Game 7, Euro Soccer Championships, and a few other irrelevant things.
Jim and Jack celebrate the Celtics winning the NBA Championship, all the trials and tribulations of the run to the 18th banner in Celtics history.
Join hosts Erica and Sean as they discuss their eventful time at the Lexington Battle Green BBQ Festival, what they think about bad reviews, and an exciting article they were featured in.
In the inaugural episode of The Wilmington Spotlight - a show shining a light on the people and events that make Wilmington truly special, while teaching residents how to make it in town - host Austin Styffe sits down with Wilmington Fourth of July Committee Chair Patrick Giroux. They talk about everything that goes into the upcoming Fun on the Fourth festivities, explaining what goes into the planning for the event, which begins a year in advance. They talk about the amazing contributions of different people and businesses around town to pull off such a celebration, highlight long standing traditions and also spotlight some changes to this year's format.
To say the odds were stacked against Christian Febbo's dreams of playing Division I college football may be the understatement of the century. Ninety-nine percent of high school football players never play Division I football. For Febbo, who only picked up the sport as a high school junior at Wilmington High School. a tiny public school in Massachusetts, and who didn't earn a starting spot until his senior year, the odds were even more extreme. But Febbo simply refused to let his dream die, working hard from sun up until sun down, long after his season had ended, even when his phone wasn't ringing and their were no recruiters in sight. Febbo battled the elements, self doubt, and depression, toiling alone throughout the winter. And in the end, the impossible dream became Febbo's reality when he signed to play football for for Stonehill College.
Jack and Jim preview the NBA Finals hours before tipoff, talk Celtics critics, Danny Hurley rumors, French Open Tennis, and Cricket upset.
Jack and Jim discuss the Celtics and the Eastern Conference Finals sweep, look at who they could meet in the NBA Finals, laugh at all the talking heads in sports media, say goodbye to Bill Walton, and congratulate JTrev on his new job.
In this episode of Through Fire and Oak, Erica and Sean discuss the struggles they have gone through over the years and specifically in their first year of opening their restaurant together. They also speak of the things they do for themselves to make the trying times harder and the mindsets that they have adopted to help. Content warning: this episode include discussion of depression, suicide, and suicidal thoughts.If you need help, contact the crisis helpline by dialing 988 and if you are a veteran press 1 or text 838255
In this episode of Book Stew, host Eileen MacDougall is joined by David Curcio, author of Smash Hit: Race, Crime, and Culture in Boxing Films.
Scott Hazelton's basketball experience has been nothing short of a novel, with many chapters along the way. Now the co-owner of Rivals Elite AAU, Hazelton joined LIT to talk about his journey from a young biracial kid growing up -- but never fully fitting in -- simultaneously in middle-class Medford, and working class Somerville, Mass., to high school All-American, top-ranked recruit and then fallen-star at UConn and a transfer to URI that nearly ended his career before head coach Jim Barron saved his life. He's experienced many basketball rebirths and resurrections along the way. Hazelton spoke candidly about his struggles and triumphs, how being present has been the key to finally falling fully in love with the game, and gave heaping doses of credit to those who helped make him the man he is today.
On this episode of "On The Mat" the boys were joined by Wilmington High School senior Hannah Bryson! Jacob and Braedon did a deep dive into Hannah's experience as a part of the WHS Wrestling team. They also talked about her best friend and drill partner, Mason, and how he helped prepare her for the New England tournament. Tune in, this is an episode that you don't wanna miss! P.S. - We love you Jeff Bryson
On this episode of On The Mat, the boys are joined by a special guest Tyler Robert. Tyler talks about growing up in Wilmington and attending Wilmington High and his athletic careers at the school. He also talks about his football career at Merrimack College and in the NFL for the Chiefs, as well as what the future looks like for him.
On this episode of On The Mat, the boys are joined by guests Nolan Joyce, a member of the varsity baseball team, and WCTV director Sam Perkins. Nolan and Sam discuss the current baseball season while hashing out a beef. There is a little talk about senior assassin too. Tune in to see all the new activity going on at Wilmington high!
A project advisor shares their perspective on the senior exploration and students experience with it.
Alyssa and Ericka get a WHS administration's s perspective on senior exploration and what goes into it.
Wilmington High seniors Alyssa and Ericka introduce their senior internships and their perspective on the senior exploration project.
Jack and Jim discuss the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Pacers just prior to Game 1.
In this episode, our hosts Erica and Sean talk all about BBQ! From suppliers, to Texas, to pit masters that they look up to, this episode is a must listen for BBQ enthusiasts and lovers of good food.
Jim and Jack Boyle talk about the NBA and NHL playoffs and other relevant sports and life related topics in the 37th installment of It All Boyles Down to This
Wilmington High athletes and friends since middle school Michael Lawler and Ali Aboukal joint the LIT podcast to talk about nearing the end of their high school journeys on and off the field. The duo talked about their shared love of sports, camaraderie on the football and lacrosse fields, and what it's like to survive in a small town. They also talked about their differing paths and obstacles they faced. Aboukal. who does the grunt work in the trenches in football and lacrosse, saw both of his parents deported post 9/11 and was raised as a brown kid in a white town by his older siblings. Lawler was a star athlete in football and basketball, and a bonafide DI recruit in lacrosse before a horrific series of injuries his junior year nearly ended his career and sent him into a very dark place. They both talked about finishing strong, looking back, and wanting to savor every last moment. This one is definitely a tear jerker.
In this episode of Through Fire and Oak, join hosts Erica and Sean as they talk about their dreams, nightmares, working together both in and out of the restaurant, and always persevering through countless mistakes and mishaps.
Viridian. Sori. Morein. Three figures, three stories. One world, which is not quite big enough for all of them. And you, dear listener, who must bear witness to each of their tales, and learn from them. As their fates collide, they shape the history of the world. Welcome to the world of Virine Foli, dear listener.
In this episode, Eileen speaks with author Janice Deal, about her linked story collection: Strange Attractors: The Ephrem Stories.
We have an interview with Mika Bucks? A time-traveling cop/detective. We find out more about the future and all of the incredible things that come with it.
On this episode of On The Mat, tune in to listen to Carl Beatrice talk about his high school career at Wilmington High. Carl also talks about his career at Salem State University at which he played baseball at. Braedon and Jacob ask questions about how the current Wilmington High baseball season is going. About what have been the main keys of success for the team early on in the season after getting off to a hot 5-1 start. Moving forward what the team needs to do to keep their hot streak going.
In episode one of on the mat, hosts Braedon Almas and Jacob Doherty talked about the past wrestling season at Wilmington High, including the difference between being a first year and a veteran wrestler. They also gave their predictions for next years team, and the upcoming baseball season. Check out what Braedon said was one of his biggest regrets!
Jack and Jim discuss the Celtics, Bruins, Scottie Scheffler and welcome NFL Draft Expert Justin Trevisani to discuss all things NFL Draft.
In the inaugural episode of Through Fire and Oak, learn all about host Erica and Sean's first year in business, how they started Code 1 Barbecue and built it from a tiny bark-yard venture into a full-blown brick and mortar restaurant.
Jack and Jim discuss the Masters, Celtics playoff opponents, WNBA draft, Jim's Marathon experience(no he didn't run), and retiring announcers.
Jim and Jack tackle the NCAA Final Four, Opening day for the Red Sox, a little Celtics, and the Masters Golf Tournament.
Guest Jonathan Mandledove talks about his long, winding and at times complicated relationship with the game of basketball and why it means everything to him today. The 7-footer was a member of a top 5 recruiting class at UConn, suiting up alongside six future NBA players. But his career didn’t work out the way he dreamed, as he left Storrs, Conn. after three seasons of playing without a degree or NBA contract. Over the next decade he’d fall back in love with the sport as a coach, return to campus to get his degree and join the college coaching ranks, where he currently serves as as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s teams at Franklin Pierce. This is truly an incredible conversation.
Jim welcomes Jack back and the discussion revolves around the NCAA Final Four, why the women's games have been better, the great start to the Red Sox season, finally they welcome back Kevin O'Donnell to the show.
Apr 1, 2024Lost in Translation continued it's road trip at Bentley University, sitting down with Women's Basketball Head Coach C. White. White talked about her journey from growing up a basketball junkie in a small town in Massachusetts and falling in love with Bentley University basketball, before making her dreams a reality and starring for four years on the court for the Falcons for four years as a point guard. White talked about the transition to the other side of the bench, where she spent 18 years as an assistant for her alma mater, before moving into the head coaching roll for the past four years, including three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances. White talked about building relationships with players, her passion for the game, and why she has no desire to ever leave Bentley.
On this episode of Book Stew, our host Eileen MacDougall talks with Rachel Swarns, the author of The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church.
In this podcast episode, Noel Chambers, Director, Energy Efficiency & Electrification at Energy New England, discusses the importance of home energy audits, their benefits for homeowners, and how to sign up for a free audit. The conversation covers misconceptions, prioritizing energy-saving improvements, and the potential cost savings associated with implementing recommendations.
Jim and Jack discuss Temple's late season run, the NCAA Basketball Tourney, The Celtics, some good golf talk, and the Dynasty documentary.
Lost in Translation continued its road trip at Bentley University, sitting down with women's basketball forward Kylie DuCharme. DuCharme talked about growing up in small-town Wilmington, and how defense, rebounding and desire helped her earn a college basketball scholarship. She also spoke about biding her time on the bench, working hard, and sticking it out during her first two years of college before exploding as a junior.
The Lost in Translation road trip continues, as the LIT crew sat down with Bentley University captain Ella Thompson. The graduate student andstar talked about her journey from Indiana to Waltham, Mass., what motivates her heading into her third and final NCAA Tournament, her relationships with coaches and teammates, and potential plans for post college.
In this episode, Tobias Sellier, Senior Director of Media Relations for the American Public Power Association (APPA), discusses the role of APPA in supporting public power utilities like RMLD. The conversation covers various issues faced by utilities across the country, including grid resilience and integrating renewable energy sources, highlighting APPA's initiatives and the economic benefits of public power utilities.
Jack and Jim talk Celtics, NBA, some College Hoops, Temple Gambling, a little Sox, and of course the Premier League.
The Lost in Translation crew hit the road to gear up for March Madness, and payed a visit to the Boston University Terriers at their cozy home confines of Case Gymnasium. In part 1 of episode 32, Bobby and Sam caught up with a LIT veteran, BU head coach Joe Jones. Coach Jones reflected on what has been an ultimately successful season –- a second place regular season finish – but one fraught with growing pains for a young team along the way. Jones reflected back on coaching through Covid, talked about what kind of players he recruits, how BU has navigated the NIL and a player going viral, and gave his keys for tonight’s Patriot League Tournament quarterfinal matchup against Navy.
Freddy Petkus journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Born in Plunge, Lithuania, he spent the first 10 years of his life living in an occupied country under the boot of the Soviet Union. At age 10, he saw his country overthrow the Soviets and become the first former Soviet Block country to gain its independence. Through it all, basketball was a constant in Petkus life, and he followed it from his home country, to New Hampton prep school in rural New Hampshire, and on to a Division I scholarship at the University of Maine. Petkus coached for more than a decade after college before finally walking away from the game to launch his own business, Critical Mass Solar. He sat down to talk about his odyssey, including the immigrant experience, living under -- and overthrowing -- a dictatorship, the differences between the America and European game and what it takes to make it as an independent business man today.
Jack and Jim discuss the Celtics rolling through the NBA, Caitlin Clark passing Pistol Pete, NFL combine, Jim's golf and Fantasy Baseball.
To say athletics run in the family for father-daughter duo Tim and Eva Boudreau is a bit of an understatement. Tim was a 1,000 point scorer in basketball at Tewksbury high before a four-year Division I football career at Northeastern, where he went from freshman walk-on to senior captain. Eva is a star junior forward and two-year captain at Wilmington High School is well on her way to 1,000 points herself, and has aspirations to play hoops in college. Tim and Eva talked about each of their journey's through sports, how they've navigated the complexities of a talented parent helping a talented child, and who has the better jump shot, among other topics.
Jack and Jim discuss court storming in College Basketball, the Celtics, baseball expansion, and of course some English football.
Eileen is joined by author and high school teacher, Jeremy T. Wilson to talk about his book The Quail Who Wears the Shirt.
Hockey has been life for Lily Mackenzie. But she's ready for something different. When all is said and done, Mackenzie, a senior at Wilmington High, will go down as one of the greatest hockey players to ever come out of the town of Wilmington, Mass.. Her career could end this week. Mackenzie, who's 86 career goals are the most ever scored by a girl's player from Wilmington for the high school, and whose 122 points rank third in program history, has been a one-woman wrecking crew this season, having posted a six goal game along with several four goal and hat-trick games. Hockey has been the center of Mackenzie's world since she was in elementary school, and she continues to treasure every memory and wouldn't change a thing, but she's ready for something new. The senior sat down with the LIT crew to talk about her career, and the pressures that come with being "The Man" (or in this case Woman) with all eyes and bullseyes focused on you everytime your on the ice.
In this special episode, we are flipping the script! Current Insights host and General Manager sits on the hot-seat and shares his journey in the utility industry while discussing RMLD’s greatest challenges including aging infrastructure, rate affordability, and cybersecurity threats.
Jim and Jack discuss a variety of topics, as they ask each other random questions leading to interesting answers.
In the inaugural episode of Wildcat Wavelength, J.T. and Eli sit down with Wilmington High School senior Zim DeHart. We talk about all the amazing things they do at the high school, from chorus, to drama, to color guard, and even to starting their own Dungeons and Dragons club!
In this episode, we are joined by Integrated Resources Engineer, Tom Ollila. Tom sheds light on RMLD’s solar installation process as both a program specialist and an RMLD customer. Tom shares key considerations for homeowners contemplating solar installations, dispels common misconceptions, and outlines RMLD's supportive incentives and programs.
Jack and Jim cover Super Bowl LVIII, the best and worst of everything related to the Chiefs win, and are joined by both Justin and Tommy Trevisani.
Jack and Jim talk the Grammy's, EPL, Baseball, NBA, make their Super Bowl picks and finish with a seven wonders draft of this weekends Super Bowl Players.
This is a story of passion, talent, and just how far a mother's love will take someone. Brando Martinez, known as @iibrandoii on social media, is one of the best sports videographers on the planet. Period. That he's been able to excel at his artwork despite only having one arm and one partial hand makes it all the more impressive. Brando recently sat down with the LIT crew to talk about his journey, from surviving a horrific tragedy as a baby in Guatemala, to immigrating to the United State with his mother so he could receive the best medical care, to discovering his love for videography and everything that goes into his craft.
Host Eileen invites author Shannon Sanders on to the show to discuss her debut short story collection Company: Stories.
Jim and Jack discuss the AFC and NFC championship games, Jack lets everyone know he picked the Chiefs in Week 1. The Lions are coaching decisions (bad) and a quick look at Klopp leaving Liverpool.
Jack and Jim have a heated discussion on the NFL division round, Field Goal kickers, Caitlin Clark, the sorry state of the Red Sox, and a draft of the top teams in the NBA.
In this episode, we interview RMLD’s Director of IT, John Pelletier who sheds light on how RMLD defends itself from cyber attacks and the cyber security threats in today’s increasingly connected world.
Jack and Jim discuss the 5 NFL games on WildCard Weekend, predict the divisional round winners, rant on about John Henry and the Sox.
Cory Shinohara's journey to being a Division I gymnast at the University of North Carolina has been anything but a straight line. Born in Japan to a Japanese father and Chinese mother, Shinohara grew up in small-town Wilmington, Mass., hardly a hot bed of high level gymnastics. Over her career, Shinohara has been able to travel to Japan to participate in training with the Japanese National Team, overcome three separate devastating injuries, and never gotten burnt out with the sport. She credits her parents, who always reminded her to have a life outside of gymnastics, for her continued passion and dedication to the sport.
Jim and Jack discuss the CFP championship, NFL Wildcard weekend, NBA 2 minute report and somehow Jack gets a Premier League update in.
UMass Lowell Track and Field sprinter Jeandre Abel sat down with the LIT crew recently to talk about his journey from small-town Wilmington to Division I athletics. Jeandre spoke about what it was like to grow up black in a predominately white suburb; his experiences walking on to a Division I team; and what it was like to be cast in the high school musical his senior year.
In this episode, we sit down with RMLD’s Integrated Resources Specialist Ryan Winn. We discuss RMLD’s business and commercial customers and the rebates and incentives available to them. We also discuss commercial solar and EV charger infrastructure.
Join Jim and Jack Boyle for their 20th episode of it All Boyles Down To This where they discuss sports, life, and everything in between.
Eileen's childhood friend, scientist Paul Kalb, shares his memoir, The Mystery Boy and Other Stories.
Join Jim and Jack for another episode of It All Boyles Down to This as they talk the latest in sports and life.
Professional football player and Wilmington, Mass. native Tyler Roberts sat down the the LIT crew for Episode 25. Robert's talked about his road less travelled journey, turning down prep school offers to play his whole high school career for a small-town public school, before landing a Division I scholarship and NFL training camp invite. Now suiting up for the XLF, Roberts spoke of how he overcame multiple catastrophic injuries to continue to pursue an NFL career by living by the motto "How you do anything is how you do everything."
Inside the Role of an Electrical Engineer at RMLD – In this episode, we get insights from Johnny Duong, a systems engineer at RMLD. We discuss the greatest challenges Johnny faces in his role, the considerations and challenges when planning service upgrades contribute to improved system performance and safety, how RMLD is adapting to support EV infrastructure, and more.
Jim and Jack start off talking College Football playoff and what the committee did to FSU, Kevin gives his take on the championship games, JTrev chimes in on the best and worst of the NFL week. NBA in season tourney and the Celtics, a Philly Big 5 lesson, and conclude with discussion of the 23/24 Wilmington HS boys basketball team.
In this episode, we sit down with Vaughan Bryan, a systems engineer for RMLD. We discuss the role technology plays in modernizing RMLD’s electrical system, strategies and practices for minimizing outages and ensuring a prompt response time, the role of transformers in the electrical distribution system and more.
Eileen greets YA author Lamar Giles for his sixth appearance and is thrilled by Lamar's new Hollywood connection
Jim and Jack tackle the Premier League and the greatest soccer goal Jack has ever seen, the weekend of Thanksgiving day football, JTrev on the NFL and Kevin on College, the NBA in season Tournament, a little College hoops, and finally MLB is discussed.
Alvin Abreu's journey is the stuff of movies. Born to Dominican immigrants in inner-city Lynn, Abreu didn't speak English until he started grade school. He lost his father to cancer, then watched his mother battle the disease, and became a father himself all before graduation high school. With a passiom for basketball but no college offers, the deck seemed stacked against him. Undeterred, Abreu worked his way to a Division I scholarship at the University of New Hampshire, where he earned two degrees while becoming one of the greatest players in school history, all while remaining a devoted, full time father. Now the head coach at Lynn English high school, Abreu sat down to talk about his long and winding road, and why he's giving back to his hometown.
Special Thanksgiving: edition Jim and Jack are joined by their traveling compadres Chris Grecco, Kevin O'Donnell, and Justin Trevasani. They talk about a wide range of topics from the baseball hall of fame, JTrev's mock draft, and ending with a draft of college basketball players from the 2010s.
Jim and Jack start off with the Jim Harbaugh University of Michigan cheating scandal, look at the College Football landscape, get their weekly call from Kevin O'Donnell, look at the mediocrity of the NFL, get JTrevs pro football update, finish with the NBA and thoughts on its in season tournament.
Chris Grecco joins Jim and Jack to talk about coaching and all things College Basketball. Who are the Blue Bloods in College Football and Basketball, the most memorable game seen live, Chris talks about coaches who he has worked with, each makes their CBB champions pick, and finally Jack watches the ManU Champions league game live with instant analysis and reactions.
With Jim away Jack embarks on a journey to lead the show on his own. He starts with a quick review of a low rated World Series, and then goes on to talk about a new look Boston Red Sox Organization. Big news out of the Women’s Soccer world is addressed as a polarizing star is set to play her final game. Our CFB expert Kevin O’Donnell provides us with various takes this week and afterwards we get calls from co host Jim Boyle, and former WCTV podcasting legend Tom Trevisani. Finally we get to Jtrevs NFL of the week takes, and wrap up the show with some quick college basketball picks for opening night.
Northeastern sixth-year senior Christ Doherty sat down with the LIT crew on the eve of his final season of college ball. Doherty talked about witnessing addiction growing up in a single parent home, the impact of his grandfather and mother on his life, his journey to high-major Notre Dame before deciding to return to his home state as a Husky. He also touched upon his personal growth, relationship with his coaches, and goals for his last hurrah of college hoops.
Eileen shares One Blood, a debut novel by Denene Millner, who runs an award-winning imprint from Simon and Schuster.
Jim and Jack start the show with Flavor Flav singing the national anthem and roll into the show with that as a backdrop. A trip around the sports world begins with World Series talk, both take the Rangers to win. College Football with insights from Kevin followed by NFL notes and JTrevs best and worst of the week in the NFL. They also take on the best NBA players who have not won a NBA Championship with help from listener Brian Kane.
What a long, strange, wild trip it has been for Dane DiLiegro, but one summed up simply in the words "Work Harder" which he has tattooed on his wrist. Unable to make the sixth, seventh and eighth grade teams in Lexington, Mass., and without a single college scholarship offer after graduating high school, DiLiegro would work his way to a Division I scholarship at the University of New Hampshire. At UNH, DiLiegro outworked everyone to become one of the greatest rebounders in school history before embarking on a nearly decade-long career at some of the highest levels of professional hoops. Now, for his second act (no pun intended), DiLiegro has worked his way into a bonafide actor, recently starring in the hit thriller Prey among many other credits. DiLiegro sat down on this episode of LIT to talk about his journey.
Jim and Jack talk about one of the best months for sports, something happening in every sport. They start with the baseball playoff, with Jack staying with the Astros and Jim with the Rangers. On to College Football with a call from Kevin O'Donnell to discuss the weekend that was. Next up the NFL with a review of the games and the Justin Trevisani recap. A quick mention of their NBA champions picks then on to a draft of the best NBA teams of all time.
Current Insights host and RMLD General Manager Greg Phipps is joined by RMLD Integrated Resource Analyst and resident data guru Kevin D’Silva. Greg and Kevin discuss the important role of data analytics at the RMLD and data enhances operations, improves energy efficiency, and helps ensure a reliable power supply.
Jim and Jack discuss the Baseball final 4, hear from Kevin on CFB, both pick PSU(+4) over Ohio State, get the Justin Trevisani NFL Update and pick the top 5 NFL teams so far this year, with help from Wilmington HS students put together the top 10 NBA players for 2023, and finish the show drafting current play by play and color announcers. And no Jack did not pick WCTV's Jim Boyle.
Jim and Jack talk Patriots, where do Coach Belichick stand and will Kraft remove him from his GM duties. We hear from Kevin O'Donnell as he talks Arsenal and College Football, Justin Trevisani gives us his NFL Recap. WHS Golf gets a shout out for breaking their 62 match losing streak, we then talk Baseball Playoffs and finally pick our 2023 All MLB all star teams.
Jim and Jack take on the USA's poor performance at the Ryder Cup, make predictions for the Wildcard Round of the MLB playoffs, get a message from Kevin O'Donnell with his comments, talk College and NFL. Justin Trevisani adds his NFL thoughts via email, and finally we draft NFL teams most likely to win the Super Bowl.
According to Brandeis men's basketball head coach Jean Bain, everything he went through in life -- immigrating to the US as an eight year old without a word of English to his vocabulary, a childhood of hard knocks, and a cancer diagnosis in high school -- made him everything he became: A Division I athlete, men's basketball coach, and molder of future generations of hoopers. Hear his incredible story that began in Haiti, before taking him to Cambridge, Mass., Medford, Mass., Maine, Northeastern University and now the great, wide world.
On our premiere episode of Current Insights, host Greg Phipps is joined by RMLD’s Integrated Resources Director Bill Bullock who sheds light on the different types of energy sources that power RMLD and how the utility’s power supply affects reliability and cost. Bill and Greg also discuss the 2021 Massachusetts Climate Bill and how RMLD is transitioning to a higher percentage of renewable energy sources.
Author JoeAnn Hart returns to Book Stew with her prize-winning short story collection, High Wire Act and Other Tales of Survival.
With Jim back from his trip to Scotland and Wales the guys discuss the Red Sox firing Chaim Bloom, the NFL after the 1st month, a wild and wacky College Football Weekend, and the biggest story in sports Taylor Swift. The show closes with a draft of this year's college football teams, which will be evaluated at the end of the year.
Justin Trevisani is our guest as we talk all things NFL Week 1, make our Super Bowl predictions, listen to Justin tell us about his experience working for the NFL Colts. We also touch on some college football, the Ryder Cup, and how Jack now loves tennis following this years' US Open. We conclude with our 7 wonders segment as we draft all time NFL quarterbacks.
It's opening day for Wilmington High Football. What better day to record the first episode of Technical Difficulties, a podcast hosted by WHS football stars Michael Lawler, Ali Aboukal and Christian Febbo, along with Wildcats superfan Nolan Joyce. In episode 1, the boys discuss their opening day feelings; test their knowledge against that of a fifth-grader; and discuss what keeps them up at night, all while trying to keep Febbo to less than 7,000 swears in an hour.
Bobby Sommers is a high-flying junior guard for the Amherst College men's basketball team. Bobby Media is arguably the best sports videographer in New England. They happen to be one and the same person. In Episode 20 of LIT, Sommers AKA Bobby Media sat down to talk about his dual passions, and his journey from hooper to cinematographer and how he juggles both.
Bobby Sommers is a high-flying junior guard for the Amherst College men's basketball team. Bobby Media is arguably the best sports videographer in New England. They happen to be one and the same person. In Episode 20 of LIT, Sommers AKA Bobby Media sat down to talk about his dual passions, and his journey from hooper to cinematographer and how he juggles both.
Jim and Jack welcome guest Kevin O'Donnell. They discuss the weekend in college football, how Jack and Kevin picked the Premier League teams they root for, a fun discussion of their travel basketball days. Kevin(a Xavier Grad) talks about Cincinnati sports scene. They finish with a seven wonders draft of all time sports rivalries.
Jim and Jack discuss Mookie Betts return to Boston, all things Red Sox, the Ryder Cup team selections, trouble in the Spanish soccer world, the kickoff of College Football, and some WHS Sports. The show closes with a Seven Wonders draft of current NFL Quarterback. You judge who has the better list.
Nick Samha joins The Humbabe Podcast to discuss music, college, and that he's Lebanese?
Jack takes the wheel as we discuss baseball and the Yankees demise, who will win the AL/NL MVP and Cy Young awards, with that who are the top players in the MLB, and we finish with our seven wonders segment on Major League Baseball Stadiums.
Jim and Tom are back after about a seven-month absence. The duo catch back up and recap about Tom's move to Maine from Everett, Massachusetts, and catch up on what's happened in the sports world since they were last on.
Michael and Sarthak are joined by their friend Monty to discuss goals, fears, memories, and more.
Daniel Buckelew's life was turned upside down: On the verge of completing his masters degree, Buckelew learned he had Multiple Sclerosis, a life-changing and life-threatening motor neuron disease. Soon he found himself struggling with life's most basic tasks. Now more than a decade later, Buckelew has completed two Boston Marathon's. He stat down with the LIT Podcast to talk about the journey that has been running the Boston Marathon while navigating treatment for MS.
Milton Academy / Middlesex Magic star and Harvard commit Austin Hunt sat down with the LIT crew to talk about his rise from baseball player to one of the top high school hoopers in Massachusetts. Hunt spoke on why Harvard was his dream school, why the Middlesex Magic were the right AAU team for him, the influence of Milton Academy head coach Lamar Reddicks, and the lifelong impact of his trainer Mike St. John.
In this episode of We've Seen Enough, there is a new voice on the block as host Jim is joined by his son Jack instead of his usual co-host Tommy. Despite this change, the content remains with exciting conversations and debates about sports and its intersection with real life.
In the inaugural episode of The Hum Babe Podcast, join hosts Michael and Sarthak as they explain what their new podcast is all about and why they started it.
Milton Academy / Middlesex Magic star and Harvard commit Austin Hunt sat down with the LIT crew to talk about his rise from baseball player to one of the top high school hoopers in Massachusetts. Hunt spoke on why Harvard was his dream school, why the Middlesex Magic were the right AAU team for him, the influence of Milton Academy head coach Lamar Reddicks, and the lifelong impact of his trainer Mike St. John.
After a long hiatus, Lost in Translation returns. Hosts Bobby Martin and Sam Perkins are joined by professional basketball trainer Wayne Alpert, who established himself as one of the game's very first sport-specific trainers. In addition to helping to revive the careers of NBAers like Mark Eaton, Antonio Davis, Theo Ratliff and Ben Handlogton, Alpert has served as coach, mentor, and surrogate father-figure to Martin. Alpert talked about his career, the changing landscape of hoops, and his special relationship with Martin.
Episode 1 of Happy Sac introduces us to hosts, Wilmington High Seniors Shea Price, Ashton Stalker, and Charlie Maiella, highlighting their experiences playing high school sports.
Eileen and guest Jane Healey discuss her new biographical fiction novel Goodnight From Paris.
Episode 112 of Book Stew Eileen has guest Beth Wolfensberger Singer, the Boston Globe Editorial Cartoonist.
Namaste With Renee - Ep. 103 - "The Importance of Building a Supportive Yoga Community" by WCTV
Welcome to the show, I’m Renee Marcou, Founder of The CEO Goddess Society, Singer, and host of Namaste with Renee - an award winning podcast that explores the intersection of mindfulness, personal growth and spirituality through insightful conversations with thought leaders and experts for a more meaningful and epic life.
Welcome to the show, I’m Renee Marcou, Founder of The CEO Goddess Society, Singer, and host of Namaste with Renee - an award winning podcast that explores the intersection of mindfulness, personal growth and spirituality through insightful conversations with thought leaders and experts for a more meaningful and epic life.
Season 4 of Namaste with Renee drops with a teaser for what's to come this season including many new and returning guests!
Have you ever looked at a storefront window or a chalk board menu in your favorite eatery and wondered how did they get that image to look so great? Maybe that was just a fleeting thought, but on this episode of Where's Wilmington Lisa Kapala-Egan talks with Artist/Window Painting Designer, Marie Mareiro and gives you the inside scoop. Marie shares all the details on how those beautiful, artistic images come to be. From what kind of paint she uses, to how she makes the images her clients want come to life and even how she works with complicated designs is discussed.
Book Stew presents the true story of a wayward seal in Stanley & Debbie Forman's new book!
After a lengthy hiatus, Brad and Lisa are back at it again talking all things technology. On this episode, they talk about Password managers or "vaults" and the pros and cons of using a one-step solution for remembering your passwords and keeping them safe. Brad also shares valuable information about the recent data breach of the company "Last Pass", who are known in the industry as a password managing service and what that may mean for subscribers.
Episode 11 of We've Seen Enough once again features guest Nick Dalleva as they discuss the NFL playoffs. Tommy and Nick also chat about growing up in Everett, and Nick brings his hockey expertise to the table as he talks Bruins. The guys finish off the episode with a Mount Rushmore of the greatest Celtics players.
On this episode of Where's Wilmington, host Lisa Kapala-Egan focuses on women in business. Learn how local business owners, Erica Marchant, Author, Chef and Restaurateur and Jenn Erickson owner of Oakland Real Estate and Jenn Erickson-Dream Vacations, balance running 2 successful businesses each and raising their families! Both Erica and Jenn share the paths they took from leaving corporate America to creating their businesses and the challenges they faced getting to where they are today.
Episode 10 of We've Seen Enough discusses the College Football National Championship and Rafael Dever's 11-Year extension with the Red Sox. Tommy's talent is tested once again and the boys finish up the episode with a Mount Rushmore of the greatest college football teams of all time. Listen now!
Episode 9 of We've Seen Enough discussed the dangers of the sports world with special guest Riley Zaya. Jim, Tom, and Riley talk about the recent Damar Hamlin incident during Monday night's game, and how sports injuries are handled. Tommy's Talent and Trivia is featured once again and the boys finish up the episode with a Mount Rushmore of Super Bowl coaches.
Danielle and Erin discuss their favorite books of 2022 and the books they are looking forward to in the new year.
We've Seen Enough recaps 2022 with the good, the bad, and the ugly. Tommy shows off his crazy talent in a new segment and the guys do a Mt. Rushmore of College Bowl games. They also talk New Years Resolutions.
During the hustle and bustle that is this season, it's easy to get caught up in all the things we want to do and all the people we care for. Well what about our furry friends? On this episode of Where's Wilmington meet Kenzie Whalen-Dunn. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Wilmington Animal Food Pantry. Kenzie talks about why and how she founded the Pantry and about the serious need for food and care items for our furry community. She also shares her gratitude for the many generous businesses and individuals in Wilmington and surrounding towns who have helped her to make her vision thrive. Learn what the Pantry does and how you can get involved by volunteering, donating or providing services that the Pantry needs to keep doing all the wonderful things they do!
Jim and Tommy host special guest John Boyle, Jim's dad, on this episode of "We've Seen Enough." The three of them talk recent NFL games(with John's a life-long Eagles fan), the recent Red Sox trades and rumors, and what they would get the Boston teams for Christmas. With a Mount Rushmore of players the Red Sox have gotten rid of.
On this episode of Good Deeds, Lisa Kapala talks with 15 year old Kevin Pruslin and his dad, Stew Pruslin about Kevin's volunteer efforts for Lawn Mower Dream Team. Lawn Mower Dream Team is a landscaping company operated by Jay Barnes based in Burlington. Jay and his team offer free lawn mowing and other landscaping services to those in need in Wilmington and other surrounding towns. Kevin shares how his dad got him involved and what it's like for him to help others in our community by sprucing up their property and giving back.
Well Ho, Ho, Ho and Happy Holidays! On this merry and light-hearted episode of Where's Wilmington Lisa sits down with Santa and Mrs. Claus who were able to stop by on their way back to the North Pole and share some special details about what they've been up to. Lisa asks them just about everything you've ever wanted to know about how the big guy gets everything done in time for Christmas. Learn all about what a typical day is like for Mr. and Mrs. Claus and how Santa knows where to find you!
Poverty, domestic violence, a non-existent father, and a mother caught in the throes of addiction, Mark Flavin experienced it all growing up in public housing in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and seemed like a kid destined to never make it further than back alleys and vacant lots. But thanks to basketball and an incredible surrogate family that took him in, Flavin made it out of his hometown, earning a Division I scholarship, grabbing all-conference honors and embarking on a globetrotting career as a pro hooper. It wasn’t always easy – Flavin struggled at times to adjust in college, and dealt with the heartbreak of losing his best friend to suicide – but throughout his journey, he has embodied the saying “use basketball; don’t let basketball use you.” Now a successful business owner, loving father and husband after retiring for hoops, Flavin sat down to talk about his journey and the pursuit of happiness and success.
Danielle and Erin offer their favorite books about dysfunctional families - just in time for the holidays!
"Whitey Comes Home for Christmas" is a heartwarming true story by Danielle Resposa & Nancy Lessard Downing
WCTV Youth presents a new podcast: Double Stuff the Podcast, where it gives you double the random stuff...all the time. In this podcast, the kids could be talking about truly anything. Anything from, upcoming and past WCTV Youth projects, to what they're hobbies and interests are, or...honestly anything else. So if you don't really care about what your podcast is about this one is for you!
Jim and Tom recap Tommy's trip to Foxborough to see the Patriots vs Colts game, they have a discussion on college football and the college football and the college football playoffs. And finally a Mount Rushmore of college football coaches.
On this episode of Good Deeds Lisa Kapala talks with 14 year old Wilmington resident, Tessa Labrecque who organized the first-ever, Step Up Trick or Treat Night in the parking lot of the Friendship Masons Lodge in Wilmington for Halloween 2022. Find out what motivated this shining star to do what she did and what's next for her!
Welcome to the 100th episode of Namaste with Renee! Renee shares some of her favorite moments in her 100 episodes.
Renee has a special guest, Vanessa Marie Dewsbury as they teach you how to stop trying to "figure out what you're supposed to be doing" and listen to your heart's calling.
Jim and Tommy discuss what it was like growing up with sports. This includes: what sports they played, what influenced them to play sports, and what teams they remembered playing for. They finish off the episode with a Mount Rushmore of their favorite athletes until they were 18 years old.
If you are into Board Games, this episode is for you! Listen in as Board Game designer, Jeff Johnston talks to Lisa and Brad about how the pandemic changed his process for creating and making games and catapulted him into the world of virtual creation. Jeff discusses his trials and tribulations and "eureka" moments in the world of game design and some of the games he has created. He also shares how he gets his ideas for new games and what it entails to make a game idea "real".
In episode 4, Jim and Tommy discuss sports towns and quarterback controversies. And a Mount Rushmore on the greatest games seen or played in. Don't miss it!
Renee brings back guest Kim van de Sande as they talk about Kims new book "Activating the Flower of Love" and the language of love. Listen now!
Danielle, Erin, and special guest Library Director Tina Stewart discuss their favorite audiobooks to help brighten your holiday travels.
Renee and guest Lydia Bagarozza talk about PR and PR strategies in this episode of Namaste with Renee!
On this episode of Wilmington Writes, Erin DiCarlo of Dovetail Companies in Wilmington reads an excerpt from her essay, "Bed". Erin is a mother of 4 and Wilmington resident as well as a business owner. Erin shares that she got to thinking about the concept of our "bed" and what that means to each of us at different points in our lives. Listen as Erin reads a portion of this thoughtful and though provoking essay that might just change the way you view your bed from now on.
Author and soap opera star Staci Greason shares her "she-shed" and her new novel "All the Girls in Town"
Discusses adult themes
Chris Braley's journey has been a long and winding one. With humble beginnings in rural Maine, Braley's excellence in athletics helped him emerge as an elite Prep School and AAU standout in basketball, landing a Division I college scholarship. When things didn't go according to plans, Braley charted a new course, which saw him transfer to Division II and then have to figure out what to do with the rest of his life. Braley credits the lessons, work ethic, and determination he learned along the way with helping him to find success as a business owner and aspiring fitness competitor.
In episode 3, Jim and Tommy discuss Tommy's recent trip to Chicago to see the Colts and the Bears as well as the incredible sports month of October. They compare Bill Belichick to the great football coaches of the past. And finally, a Mount Rushmore on sporting events.
This episode of Namaste with Renee features guest Jennifer Longmore who shares tips and tricks on how you can easily make 5 -6 figures a year by simply podcast guesting! You don't want to miss this!
Episode 95 of Namaste with Renee discusses how Renee helps women sore into financial and spiritual wealth by implementing coaching into your business and the importance of holding their value to help provide transformation to clients. To learn more about this in her upcoming program, email Renee at thrive@iheartacademy.com and she'll send you the link!
In episode 94 of Namaste with Renee, Renee tells the truth about manifestation that they don't want you to know. That love and manifesting are the same. It really is that simple.
Tommy and Jim discuss the impact of legalized sports gambling on decisions made by teams and how injuries (head injuries) are dealt with in todays games. We compare if QBs from the 70s could play in today's game. And finally a Mount Rushmore of the biggest upsets in sports history.
Tommy and Jim discuss all aspects of coaching at the professional and college level. What type of personality it takes and how each sport requires different skills and methods to be successful. Whether Red could coach in todays NBA as well as a Mount Rushmore of Celtic coaches.
Danielle and Erin are joined by two special guests - Nicole Goolishian and Kat Lewin from the Tewksbury Public Library! We discuss books about competitions, rivalries and feuds to get you in the fighting spirit for our second annual Reading Rivals competition.
In episode of 93 of Namaste with Renee, Renee shares how you can manifest a career that suits your lifestyle. Listen now!
GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST! You can’t go over it, you can’t go under it, you must go through it. Whatever is holding you back from moving forward in your life it’s time to bring it to the surface and process it in-order-to move past it. Finding your supportive tribe is the first step in establishing the trust needed to begin your cathartic experience. Tap into your inner knowing to gain the answers within yourself.
When you have fallen from the grace of patience, know you are not alone! It is not so easy to be patient with ourselves and others, especially as we age, and life brings a variety of new challenges. Join Erin and Lauren as they dive into patience, how to make small shifts in your daily life, and share tips on how to take a breath, and move forward with clarity and ease.
Are your kids hovering over you, taking away your independence? Or are you an adult child who feels they need to be constantly overseeing your aging parent? Join Erin and Lauren as they take a deep dive into this common scenario experienced by many families. No one is to blame! Learn the small shifts you can make to ensure everyone’s safety and improve your relationship.
Moving is one of the top three most stressful life events. The older we become the more challenges we often face. From logistics to emotions and family dynamics, we address them all in this episode! Change Can Be Difficult. Moving Doesn’t Have to Be.
Older adults are making major life decisions, sometimes with limited information, creating indecisiveness or confusion. Join Erin DiCarlo and Joe Scott as they touch upon the various funding options available to pay for senior living.
Life is messy! We all bring our previous experiences and relationships into our current situation. “Perception is reality” and our perceptions vary greatly from one another. Join us as we share the reality of family dynamics through real life examples and offer simple solutions for families facing similar challenging dynamics.
Too much information is not only overwhelming, but it can oftentimes be debilitating and hinder the process of moving forward. Join Erin and Lauren as they simplify the experience of gaining the pertinent information needed to make the best decision for your unique situation.
The first step to thriving later in life is to identify what areas of your life are holding you back, where you want to go and what action items must be taken to get you there. Many people feel that “something” isn’t working but aren’t always able to identify what it is. In this episode, Erin and Lauren highlight how aligning your actions with your ultimate goals allows you to shift your mind-set and create real change in your life.
Many older adults want and NEED to sell their homes for top dollar, ensuring their hard-earned equity ends up in their own pockets and not those of investors or others looking to make a profit. As the real estate market continues to change our process of supporting mature sellers stays the same: putting YOU at the center of the equation. Lauren and Erin discuss the factors needed for a successful transition and ultimate home sale for older adults and why the various techniques used matter greatly.
The need for deep human connection and physical touch doesn’t go away as we age, if anything they grow in importance as our social circles and relationships dwindles. The power of a gentle touch or embrace, a kind and heartfelt note, or an intimate meal shared with a loved one; these small yet powerful moments are all beyond measure when it pertains to our well-being. Let’s talk!
Namaste With Renee - Ep. 92 - "The Untapped Gold Mine To Coaching That Virtually No One Knows About" by WCTV
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee shares one of her favorite things to do to help her clients get clarity on what they want to do within the world.
Discusses adult themes
Chris Bruff talks about his journey as the son of immigrants growing up in the Hartford area, to earning a division 1 basketball scholarship at the University of Maine, to navigating his way through his career as an elementary school teacher.
Everyone needs friends right? Well, on this episode of Where's Wilmington Lisa Kapala sits down with Tina Stewart - Wilmington Memorial Library Director, Terry McDermott - Friends member at large, and Christine Hauray - Vice-President of the Friends as they talk all about "The Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library" and how they have been supporting our Library for 25 years. On this celebratory episode, learn all about how "The Friends" got started and why. Guests also talk about their fundraising efforts and what those funds go toward. Learn how you can get involved and help "The Friends" support our thriving Library.
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest and dear friend Rachel Hardy. Renee and Rachel help you unhook hidden blocks from stress and trauma and breakthrough your anxiety. Listen now!
On this episode, Lisa sits down with writer, Christine Hauray. Christine is part of the Wilmington Friends of the Library as well as a lifelong reader and writer. Listen in as she shares part of her riveting short story, "Henry and Ellen and Rita" which takes us on a journey about love, family and who we end up with and why! Christine also shares how important she feels it is to branch out and read all types of works because this helps writers grow. She also shares what it's like to have your work both published and rejected.
In episode #89 featured Dorothy Siminovitch as her and Renee talked about how they both have the gift of energy that changes one’s life and remind you how to easily tap into your divine medicine!
Librarians Erin Driscoll and Danielle Masterson offer historical fiction reading recommendations.
On this episode of Where's Wilmington Lisa talks with retired Police Officer and history buff Paul Chalifour as well as Sergeant Matt Stavro about the upcoming 150th anniversary of the establishment of Wilmington's police force. Paul shares what it was like when he was joined the force in the late 80's as well the work he is doing to compile a visual and written history for the police department that Matt then shares on social media and on the Police Department website. Matt explains how he got his start in the police department and why he decided to join the force as well as how social media can play an important role in making connections with the community. Also discussed are the upcoming events surrounding the 150th celebration and a special badge and patch that were designed to commemorate this milestone.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee teaches you how to create a great day by cutting out the distractions in your life. Listen to learn what you can cut out of your day that will pull you away from what you want rather than aligning you towards them.
Happy Wellness Wednesday! In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee gives you three tools to unlock a magical day ahead! If you want a day filled with creating a day full of success, good feelings, and good vibrations (which I think we all do) listen now on Soundcloud, Spotify Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and watch the video on Renee's Youtube channel!
On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, Lisa and Brad introduce you to Eric Berube, Associate for Marketing and Technology at the Wilmington Library. Eric shares his experiences with the Library, first as a page and then transitioning after college, to the position he has now. Lisa, Brad and Eric talk about how marketing and technology have evolved and how Eric, as a recent college graduate views the advancements in technology he has observed. Also discussed are the differences in "photo shop" and the latest in self-publishing tools, "canva". This episode is a great look at how different generations view technology and how the Wilmington Library and libraries as a whole have evolved and kept up with the times from a technology and out-reach standpoint.
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee invited back coach, speaker, and truth teacher Eleni to talk about relationships. Not just our romantic relationships, although those are discussed, all the other kinds of relationships we can have, especially ones with ourselves. Listen now!
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee talks about overcoming her fear so she could reach freedom and how being vulnerable changed the trajectory of her life. Listen now!
On this entertaining and informative episode of Where's Wilmington meet "The Voice of Wildcat TV!", Jim Boyle! Jim talks about how he got started with WCTV many years ago and shares some history of WCTV sports. He also shares why being a volunteer is so important to him and shares how he keeps everything straight while doing "color" for Wilmington sports. Jim also speaks about how YOU can get involved with WCTV and what that means to our community and our talented athletes.
Discusses adult themes
A basketball and football star and strong student at a suburban high school, Greg Moulton seemed like he had it all as a senior at Arlington High School. Less than a year later, it was gone -- destroyed by the spiral of drug addiction and deceit. Over the next several years, Moulton lost it all, resulting in his mother's eviction, being cut off by his family, homeless on the streets of Boston, and eventually incarcerated. For several years, Moulton lived the cycle of addiction, before finally breaking it. Now eight years sober, Moulton is a father of two, working full-time to help those battling addiction overcome it. Moulton stopped by the L.I.T. podcast to talk about surviving his journey through hell to find happiness on the other side.
Librarians Erin Driscoll and Danielle Masterson offer book recommendations in honor of Friendship Day on August 7.
Discusses adult themes
Northeastern assistant coach and former player Joel Smith joined the L.I.T. podcast to talk about his journey from the Texas heat to the frigid winters of Boston. Smith spoke on his playing career, the heartbreak of coming so close to the NCAA Tournament that he could taste it, embarking on a profession playing career, before transitioning to coaching.
This week on "Namaste with Renee" Renee has a conversation with guest Kim Van de Sande, Sacred Architect, Cosmic Channel, Master Healer and Teacher. Ascend and amplify your ability with the speed of light in less than 30 minutes by receiving her light language in this episode.
Discusses adult themes
Mike St. John's career has been a rollercoaster, to say the least, defined by work ethic, overcoming adversity, and reinventing himself time and time again. A baseball star in high school who looked destined for the Majors, a devastating arm injury ended what looked like a professional career in the making. After being robbed of his first love, St. John dedicated himself to basketball far later than most players, but willed and worked his way to a Division I scholarship. After four years as a starter at La Salle, St. John embarked on a professional basketball career that spanned more than a decade and took him to more than 20 countries. Still in his prime, St. John once again had his sports career ended by heartbreaking medical news: a life-threatening heart condition. After returning to his hometown to pick up the pieces, St. John picked himself back up and dedicated himself to helping the next generation of young players as a coach.
Grab your canvas, brush, and colors and become the deliberate creator of your future career, vibration, and relationship to all that is in this new episode of Namaste with Renee! In this episode, Renee helps you tap into your creative power and activate your heart's desires while also visualizing your amazing future.
On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide Lisa and Brad talk about all things "E" content. What is "E" content you ask? Well tune in and find out! Want to read something at the beach but you don't want to bring a physical copy? Brad explains how you can do this and how you can borrow content from the Wilmington Library as well as other libraries that Wilmington is affiliated with and even borrow a device to play them on! Lisa and Brad also talk about the history of content from reel to reel to Laser discs and DVD's and more.
Antonio Bivins joined the L.I.T. Podcast to talk about his road-less travelled basketball Odyssey, which took him from un-recruited Miami high school hooper to then Division II UMass Lowell and finally, a single semester as a Division I athlete. Now closing in on a decade as a professional athlete, Bivins talked about his miraculous return to the court only five months after a complete Achilles Tendon rupture, the turbulent waters of professional ball, nearly walking away from the game, and self-doubt being his biggest obstacle.
Discusses adult themes
Calling All Coaches, Healers, and Influencers! Episode 82 of Namaste with Renee holds an essential key that you need to unlock success in your communities! Listen now!
On this episode of Wilmington Writes, we meet Ruthie Baker who recently won the Wilmington Memorial Library poetry contest in the Adult category. Ruthie shares how her love of the written word was encouraged in her by her parents from a very young age. She also shares her thoughts about the link between reading and becoming a better writer. Ruthie is a recent graduate of Emery college and plans to further her education by obtaining her Masters at the University of Massachusetts. Ruthie will be continuing her studies in film and photography along with writing whenever the mood strikes. She shares her winning poem, The Trifecta, with us on this episode.
Happy #WellnessWednesday! Todays episode of Namaste with Renee is a quick one but necessary. Renee reminds us all to pause and find the source within yourself.
Librarians Erin Driscoll and Danielle Masterson offer book recommendations inspired by this year's summer reading theme.
Discusses adult themes
Lincoln-Sudbury boy’s varsity basketball head coach Linda Martindale is a true basketball lifer. A former college star at Division II University of Alaska-Anchorage and at Division I University of Arizona, Martindale has spent the past two decades coaching at all different levels, including several successful stints as high school girls basketball coach, as well as college Division III women’s assistant coach, while also coaching middle school boys travel basketball. Along the way, she picked up a Massachusetts Division 3 Girls Basketball Coach of the Year Award. One of the few women to coach boys varsity high school basketball, Martindale joined the L.I.T. podcast to talk about her unique journey; her philosophy on mentoring and developing players; and her thoughts on evaluating talent, among other topics.
If you are interested in genealogy, ancestry, the history of Wilmington or you just want to have some fun finding out cool things about our town--this show is for you! On this episode of Where's Wilmington, historian extraordinaire and all around fun guy, Joe Jackson talks about his comprehensive and interactive map of Wilmington's history! Learn how Joe, who is originally from Tennessee and is a Wilmington transplant, tapped in to Wilmington's history and created a useful and interactive map of Wilmington and its rich history. Joe will explain how the map was created, what you can find there and how to interact with the maps interface. This map will also be available at the Wilmington Library for folks to access. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Boston University men's basketball head coach, Joe Jones, drops serious knowledge on everything from his path in coaching, having to evolve with the times, what he looks for in players, how parents can hurt their kid's prospects and the added obstacles that black head coaches face.
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee talks about the power of connection through the higher self with Jennifer Matthews the Founder of Superconscious Success. Jennifer is also a spiritual coach and law of attraction practitioner and naturopath.
For Yann Kumin, football was life -- or, more accurately, for more than two decades it was a façade to escape the realities of life as a gay man in a testosterone-laden sport. But after nearly 20 years as a football coach, and surviving cancer, as well as racial injustice, brutality, and a worldwide pandemic, Kumin walked away from the sport, embraced his true self, and began the journey towards peace and the pursuit of happiness.
Welcome to the first episode of "Good Deeds"! This podcast features Wilmington residents and all the amazing "good deeds" they are doing in our community and beyond. In this episode, meet Allison Bolanos, who was nominated as a guest by Nancy Zimmer as our first "good deed-do-er". Allison talks about her involvement with TOPS soccer and her fundraising efforts to purchase "communication boards" for the town to help challenged individuals communicate better. Listen in as we hear about why this project is near and dear to Allison's heart and why she devotes her free time to this goal. At the end of the podcast, you'll also hear an inspirational quote that you can take away from the podcast as an extra bonus!
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has guest Megan Doyle. Megan is the author of "Come Home: Finding Comfort in Who You Are" as well as a certified yoga therapist who has helped veterans, entrepreneurs, and professionals find happiness within themselves.
In episode 78 of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest Amanda Monnier as they discuss energy healing, spirituality, and how generational trauma can unconsciously program the energy field.
So you want to host an outdoor movie night, but you don't have an outdoor screen. You want to go camping but you don't have a tent. You want to view the night sky but you don't have a telescope. You want to dehydrate some banana chips as a snack but you don't have a food dehydrator. Fear not! The Wilmington Memorial Library has you covered with its "Library of Things"! On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, Lisa and Brad talk about all the nifty gadgets and "things" that you can borrow from the Library. We bet you'll be shocked and amazed by all the cool things you can try out! Listen in and find out what's available at the Library and how you go about reserving items that the Library offers! We bet you'll be amazed!
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest, Beverly Price who is the founder of Nastava Jewelry. Beverly is an Intuitive Jewelry Designer whose custom creations reflect the beauty of self-empowerment, self-expression, and beauty.
Discusses adult themes
In episode 4, Bobby and Sam discuss the pros and cons of AAU culture.
Discusses adult themes
In episode 3 Sam and Bobby discuss fatherhood, including the challenges of co-parenting, against the backdrop of the tragedy in Uvalde
On this episode of Wilmington Writes, Riley Maribor shares a poem entitled: "A Thousand Nights". Riley recently entered this poem in the Wilmington Memorial Library Poetry Contest and it won Honorable Mention! Riley is also working on a book that we hope to feature on this podcast once it is completed! Congratulations to Riley and all the winners of the Wilmington Memorial Library Poetry Contest!
Erin, Charlotte, and special guest Danielle offer book recommendations fit for your beach bags, carry-ons, and summer getaways.
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest, Krysta Lee. Krysta is an author, a coach, singer, actress, and mother. In this episode, Krysta is going to give us tools on how to overcome trauma so that you can live a full live that you love. Listen now!
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee hosts a special guest, Sasha Armstrong. Sasha is THE Dog Shaman who specializes in dog behavior and is the founder of the Canine State of Mind program. Once you listen to this episode you will be able to give your dog exactly what he/she needs and feel refreshed in your relationship with your canine. Listen now! 🐶
During the Pandemic we all had to do things differently and even reinvent ourselves at times. But what was it like for those in the music industry? With no place to play and no one to entertain how did musicians survive? On this episode of Where's Wilmington we explore just that with our guests Acapella group, Ball in the House. Group members talk about what it was like for them during the pandemic and how they are regrouping now that many of the restrictions have been lifted. They share their candid thoughts about what kept them going during the Pandemic and how they coped as well as what's next for them as a group and individuals.
On this episode of Wilmington Writes, Bob Bryant shares a poem called, "Woodstock Revisited". Bob explains how writing is in his blood, as his father was also a poet. Listen in and hear this fascinating story of how and why Bob writes and what motivates him! If it's true that everyone has a story to tell, then this is part of Bob's legacy right here for you to be part of!
This show includes adult themes
Basketball has been an all-consuming passion for Bobby Martin for the better part of his life. Born and raised during the height of mob rule and the heroin and crack epidemics in Atlantic City, Basketball was Martin’s ticket to the great wide world. A high school All-American, he was a centerpiece of the top recruiting class in the nation when he signed with the University of Pittsburgh, where he played in the late 80s and early 90s. Once viewed as a sure-fire NBAer, Martin just missed on making The League after an injury-plagued senior year. He then began a journey of growth, exploration, reinvention and rebounding, which included nearly two decades as a professional overseas before returning stateside to begin coaching the next generation of players. In this series, Martin and Perkins will discuss the intersection of life and hoops.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee talks about the recent full moon in Scorpio and the eclipse and how to navigate the shift in energy that it will cause.
Have you wondered how teachers are adapting and making technology work for "unique learners" and what that means for all of us? Well wonder no more! On this episode Brad McKenna, Wilmington's Technology Librarian and Lisa Kapala of WCTV, talk to Lexington Public School's Assistive Technology Specialist, Rachel Kuberry about how technology is adapting to meet our ever changing needs and the needs of students. Rachel hosts a podcast called: "Exceptional Special Ed" and shares some of the changes and modifications that are being utilized to help us all navigate the world we live in more comfortably.
This show includes adult themes
“Ball is life.” It’s a common phrase in basketball circles to encapsulate the all-consuming relationship between basketball players and their sport. But what does it really mean?
Basketball has been an all-consuming passion for Bobby Martin for the better part of his life. Born and raised during the height of mob rule and the heroin and crack epidemics in Atlantic City, Basketball was Martin’s ticket to the great wide world. A high school All-American, he was a centerpiece of the top recruiting class in the nation when he signed with the University of Pittsburgh, where he played in the late 80s and early 90s. Once viewed as a sure-fire NBAer, Martin just missed on making The League after an injury-plagued senior year. He then began a journey of growth, exploration, reinvention and rebounding, which included nearly two decades as a professional overseas before returning stateside to begin coaching the next generation of players. In this series, Martin and Perkins will discuss the intersection of life and hoops.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has a special guest, Heather Kent. Heather is a registered psychotherapist and trauma recovery specialist with an expertise in PTSD.
In episode 72 of Namaste with Renee, Renee invites you to join her in Manifest May, a daily challenge to help you gain clarity on what you want in life, your desires, and what may be holding you back.
Charlotte and Erin discuss memorable moms from literature in celebration of Mother's Day.
Eileen talks with author Connie Mayo about her historical fiction "The Sharp Edge of Mercy"
On today's Namaste with Renee, Renee has a special guest, Sara K Ramsey. Sara is a professional problem solver and relationship expert who helps bring sound strategies and next-level success to your business and personal life. Sara will help bring you life-changing clarity to the process of effective decision making - so if that's something you struggle with, this is the episode for you!
If you've got some free time this Summer, an extra bedroom in your home and you'd like to experience other cultures first hand, this show is for you! Listen in as Lisa Kapala talks to Kathi O'Donoghue, Regional Manager of Influent Language Immersion. Kathi shares how you can help students from other countries by being a host family. She talks about the process, how to get involved, what countries you'd be able to host students from, and more! If you're a teacher this might be just the ticket you're looking for to fill-up your Summer and help someone else in the process.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has a special guest, Natalie Woodman. Natalie is a medical intuitive, psychic surgeon, trauma aware master Akashic consultant, embodiment coach, body alchemist, and mentor. She helps high achieving "fempreneurs" maintain momentum and embody expansion without illness or burnout and SO MUCH MORE! You don't want to miss this!
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest Kim Van de Sande. Kim is a sacred architect, master healer, and teacher who helps people ascend their ability to fully embody their divine potential with the speed of light. Listen now!
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee talks about clarity and how it can help you achieve your life purpose.
WCTV's Lisa Kapala sits down with the current curator of the Wilmington Museum at the Harnden Tavern, Cienna Lyon. Lyon talks about her recent appointment as curator, her journey to becoming a curator and also shares some interesting Wilmington artifacts with viewers. Cienna plans to expand the wonderful events already held at the museum and is working to encourage more town involvement with the museum. She is developing new programs and as always, is seeking donations of Wilmington artifacts from residents to help preserve Wilmington's rich history.
On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, Lisa and Brad talk about hearing loss and technology. Brad shares his personal struggle with hearing loss and how he navigates the world. Lisa and Brad also talk about technological advancements that are available to help with hearing loss.
The first of a multi-part series, Dr. Leslee interviews Dr. Wynne Huang, Primary Care Physician and owner of Caring For All Primary Care and Medispa, as she discusses lifestyle changes that can help those that struggle with unhealthy weight.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, she sits us down as she separates the two parts of divine timing and explains why it can help with manifesting vs why she understands why it's been getting a bad rap in 2022. Listen now!
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee and special guest Tara Galeano talk about how to upgrade and align to help bring your sexy back! Tara is an author, retreat host, speaker and sex therapist who has spent the last 2 decades helping women rediscover their bodies, and today they want to help you do the same thing! Listen now!
On this episode of Wilmington Writes, Lisa sits down with writer, Jeff Higgs. Jeff shares an excerpt of his short story, "Fences". Lisa and Jeff also talk about how Jeff put his writing on hold for several years and has picked writing back up again as a retiree. Learn about Jeff's unique perspective as a writer and how he draws inspiration for his pieces from his life experiences.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee shares an amazing piece of advice on something we should all be practicing, self-love. Listen now!
In Smart Sustainability Episode 1 hosts Stephanie and Emily discuss some of the sustainability issues related to plastics, including their connections to fossil fuels, human health, and environmental pollution.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest Jennifer Spor. Jennifer is a Channel & Guide providing Crystal Clarity for High Achieving Spiritual Leaders who are ready to uplevel in their ascension, purpose, and fulfillment of their mission. Listen now!
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee channels her inner myth-buster and shares with us some myths about meditation that might be stopping you. Listen now!
Charlotte and Erin discuss the history behind Women's History Month and offer reading recommendations featuring the achievements of strong, independent women.
Eileen MacDougall celebrates 100 episodes by sitting down with guest host, Lisa Kapala, as Lisa intereviews Eileen on her success.
Meet Rachelle Toth! You've probably seen Rachelle in town because she is involved with so many organizations in our community from the Farmer's Market to the Book Store Next Door and more. Now she's branched out into the world of television. Rachelle became a member of WCTV after her son Nick went off to college and subsequently started her career as a TV host. But that wasn't Rachelle's first taste of WCTV. She had been bringing her son Nick and members of the Science Pirates club to WCTV for ages. Listen in and learn about why she took up the "TV host" torch and why she feels WCTV is such an important part of our community
This episode of Bridging the Digital Divide kicks off a series of episodes featuring technological advancements for those with disabilities and how technology is helping to forge inclusion. They begin this series of episodes talking about blindness with their guest, Cory Kadlick. Corey is a valuable part of the staff at the Perkins School for the Blind's on-campus Library. Corey shares what services the library provides, what it's like to be blind, and what he believes will be the future of technology for those who are visually impaired.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has guest Kumba Dauda a social media expert and founder of Wholehearted Social. Kumba gives tips on how to stand out in the crowded social media market using organic strategies. Listen now!
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee walks you through a special stress-away guided meditation to help you detach from anything that is no longer serving you, and allow you to be more present and aware in this moment. Listen now to all yourself to feel more peaceful.
Happy Wellness Wednesday! In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee chats with motivational speaker, certified life & manifestation coach, and cofounder of Kalyteros.life, Eleni. Eleni shares her amazing journey that all started with a gratitude journal and discusses how you can use many different methods to create your reality. You don't want to miss this!
Is it time to clean out your "filter"? Dr. Leslee discusses the topic of nutritional purifications, including why and how they can be a helpful tool to "clean" out toxins from the body for a healthier life.
Charlotte, Erin and special guest Laurie Wierzbicki discuss the romance genre and share their favorite love stories just in time for Valentine's Day.
In a special Monday episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee shares her journey of chasing her dreams and encourages you that even though it can be a tough and long road ahead, everyone deserves to follow their dreams too. Listen now!
Happy Wellness Wednesday! In this weeks episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest Shayna Meyer. Renee and Shayna talk about the movement that Shayna has developed called "The Enjoyment Method" where she helps women find daily euphoric joy which will help them capture the life of their dreams. Listen now to hear more about this movement!
On this episode of Member Spotlight, Lisa Kapala talks member Nick Toth. Nick started with WCTV in the 4th grade and was involved in our youth and afterschool programs. Later on, Nick became a WCTV intern and now is a college student majoring in Video Production. Listen in and find out how WCTV helped Nick discover his love for video production and what's next for this rising star!
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest Kim Woods. Kim is an intuitive business strategist and forecasting expert who teaches high performing entrepreneurs to know, like, and trust themselves, their business, and their daily lives. Renee and Kim talk about what exactly that means, how Kim got involved in what she goes, and gives us a forecast for 2022. Listen now!
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee chats with special guest Jessica Bledsoe as she talks about her game changing app that will bring more success into your business + freedom to do more of what you love with!
In the first episode of Namaste with Renee in the New Year, Renee targets entrepreneurs and CEOS (or those who aspire to be) and shares her Renee-style, client attraction plan to help you grow your business and become clear on who your ideal clients are. Listen now!
Erin is joined this month by special guests from the Youth Services department, Danielle Masterson and Nicole Chevalier! They offer their favorite books for kids, teens and adults in 2021, the books they are looking forward to in 2022, and their "Reading Resolutions" for the New Year.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee talks about the New Year! She talks about how to reflect on 2021 and talks about the shift in change that people will desire and how you can celebrate 2022 and the intentions that you have for the New Year. Listen now!
Talking Toy Technology! Say that 5 times fast! On this episode of Bridging The Digital Divide Brad and Lisa dive into the world of Talking Toys, specifically talking Dolls. Learn about how this technology was developed in the 1800's by Thomas Edison and even hear the sound of the doll his toy company created way back when, singing an eerie version of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"!
Happy Wellness Wednesday! In this special Holiday Celebration episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee gifts you a visualization to help you release any worries or stress that you might have this holiday season and help you stay grounded as we come into the season of spending time with loved ones.
Buckle up listeners! This one's going to take you on a fascinating epicurean journey! Listen in as Lisa talks with Bob Hamel, writer, chef, renaissance man and all around good guy, who shares an excerpt from his essay, "Trust Me, It's Not In The Way". Bob's essay was written 20 years ago, but still holds true today. In this piece, Bob cleverly shares a behind the plate look at how the art of customer service and food service meet. Bob also talks about his prolific efforts in screenwriting and more!
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee chats with friend, entrepreneur, and boutique owner Silvana Costa. Renee and Silvana talk about Silvana's boutique "Wicked Peacock", how accessorizing and adorning yourself can help embody an energy. Listen now!
In this newest episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has special guest Nate Jenkins. Renee and Nate talk about how the universe provides knowledge and guidance through their life purposes and life work. They also touch upon the rewarding feeling of helping others, and how they stay on track when things are feeling off track. Listen now!
On this episode we meet writer Amber Kovach-Talbot who writes under the name Amber Kovach. Amber is a local attorney and writer who loves crime drama and true crime stories. She uses her free time away from her busy law practice to write fiction novels. Amber's working on finishing her first book and shares an amazing and vivid excerpt from her novel entitled, "Jeremy".
Charlotte and Erin offer a wintery mix of books featuring artic explorers, snowbound murder suspects, and White Mountain search-and-rescue teams.
In this weeks special episode of Namaste with Renee, we celebrate the 50th episode of the podcast! Renee talks about the importance of celebration and also gives out a special offer for you, the listener! Listen now to celebrate with Renee on this incredible milestone and find out what she is offering!
Fall is upon us! If you've looked in your backyard and seen a ton of leaves, just imagine what it's like to manage all the foliage in Wilmington! On this episode of Where's Wilmington, Lisa talks with Jamie Magaldi, Operations Manager/Tree Warden for Wilmington. Learn all about the Massachusetts mandate that every municipality in the state must have an official Tree Warden and what that job entails as well as all the responsibilities that Jamie and his crew take on to make sure Wilmington and it's trees are well taken care of.
Breathwork specialist and Reiki Master Julie Capozzi, M.Ed., joins Dr. Leslee to discuss the history, science and benefits of breathwork therapy as a natural healing treatment and coping mechanism for stress, anxiety and releasing past trauma.
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has a special guest; with author, healer, and friend Pat Bateson. You don't want to miss this episode!
Tune in for this fun and uplifting episode featuring young author Maeve Kennedy. Clearly a rising star, Maeve talks about her play, "The Bewitched Mountain" and how she switched up her game from acting to play writing. She also shares what inspired her to write this play and reads the first scene for us as well as gives us practical tips for writing success.
In this episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee has a special guest; coach, author, and friend Karl Gruber. Karl talks about how he got to where he is now, his podcast "World Awakenings," and the law of attraction. Listen now!
In this weeks episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee brings us back to the basics and reminds us of a quick and easy meditation tool that we take for granted sometimes. Listen now!
Ever wonder who's the technology "man behind the curtain" here at WCTV? Well you're in luck! Brad and Lisa sit down with Operations Manager, Adam Dusenberry and talk all things cable access! Adam talks about his show, "Retro Tech" as well as WCTV's Wildcat TV and a new revenue stream WCTV has created via e-commerce outlet, Patreon. Adam explains that if you've "cut the cord" there is still a way for you to watch WCTV by subscribing for a nominal fee to help WCTV recoup the funds lost from "cord cutting". Adam also shares his history with cable access and where he thinks the future of cable access is headed.
On this episode of Wilmington Writes author Mark Ryan is in the guest writers chair. Mark is a long time Wilmington resident and former teacher who shares the prologue to his new book, "Nick Ryan P.I." In his book Mark not only details the adventures of Nick Ryan as a private detective but he also uses localities in Chelsea as part of the novel to give his work some local flavor.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee joins everyone on camera to give us an oracle card reading to help us look for answers within ourselves. She also has a special surprise but you'll have to tune in until the end to find out what it is. Listen now!
Charlotte recommends classic WWI books in observance of Veteran's Day; Erin highlights Indigenous authors and creators; and special guest Technology Librarian Brad McKenna discusses the library's Social Justice Book Group selection An Indigenous People's History of the United States.
Treasures of Trinidad, authors Celeste Mohammed and Lauren Francis-Sharma, are featured in Episode 96.
Welcome to Wilmington Writes! Our first episode features Wilmington writer, Mrs. Xiaoly Li. Mrs. Li has been a Wilmington resident for many years and has published over 70 poems. She is a writer, photographer and engineer who shares her poem entitled: "Love Genes" with us. This poem explores the nature of human love and if it is genetic or intuitive. Mrs. Li was inspired to create this poem after pondering the love between humans and animals, specifically her dog. Listen in and see what you think.
In today's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee talks about the energy behind asking "What is Possible" and reminds you to look within yourself, allow yourself to ask that question, and dive into what is possible. Listen now!
Join Dr. Leslee as she returns after a hiatus to discuss performing mental health "check-ins". The affects of long-standing turmoil is showing on all of us and now is the perfect time to do a self check-in.
This week's episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee talks about the Aires full moon that has been taking charge the last 24 hours. Renee discusses the meaning behind the full moon and why it's so spiritually purposeful and some rituals that you can do to help activate an recharge your energy during this time. Listen now!
Wilmington Memorial Library's Charlotte Wood and Erin Driscoll chat about their personal reading tastes and offer some spooky recommendations on the first episode of "Double Booked"
This week's episode of Namaste with Renee is one that is unlike any other. In honor of Episode 44, Renee gives you (the listeners) an Angel Card reading. Renee draws three cards that will represent your past, present, and future. You do not want to miss this!
In this weeks episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee shows us how simple meditation can truly be. She discusses different ways that you can meditate as well as shares some of her own experiences. Listen now!
On this episode of Member Spotlight, WCTV member, Lisa Crispin who is the host of "Cookin' The Books" and also an Assistant Librarian for the Wilmington Library, talks about her partnership with WCTV and hosting her own cooking show. She also shares how this show came to be and why she does it. Find out about why Lisa feels WCTV is a valuable resource for our community and what she's learned about herself by hosting her own TV show!
Alli Brydon, author of "Lobstah Gahden" compares and contrasts British and American kid literature.
In this new episode of Namaste with Renee, Renee encourages us to feel free when diving into your spiritual journey and reminds you that the spiritual journey never ends. Listen now!
Renee is back with a new season of Namaste with Renee! In this new episode, Renee welcomes you back and teaches you about mindset traps and how to release one that you may be stuck in.
On this episode of Where's Wilmington host Lisa Kapala reveals the identity of "Grumpy", the master craftsman behind the Fairy Houses that can be seen at Rotary Park and other special locations around town. Lisa's guest, Bob Boyce talks about how he got his start building these beautiful houses and why he keeps up with it. You'll also get to see some footage of how the houses are created in Grumpy's workshop and find out what's next for Mr. Boyce!
On this episode of Member Spotlight, Lisa talks with Leslee Quick, WCTV member and host of the podcast: "Quick Health Concepts". Leslee shares with Lisa Kapala why and how she got involved with WCTV and what it's like to host her very own podcast! Leslee also shares what kind of topics she covers on her podcast and why she feels WCTV is a valuable resource to our community.
Hey Wilmington, did you know that the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is back? Well it is! On this episode of Where's Wilmington, host Lisa Kapala talks with event Leader, Joe Martiniello about how "Relay" this year will be a little different. The Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, September 18th from 3:30pm until 11:00pm at the Wilmington High School Football field. This one day event includes the towns of Billerica and Tewksbury as well. Learn about how you can get involved and support a great cause.
How many times have you said or heard that phrase in your life? Easier said than done right? Well, if you're wondering how you can help yourself and your circle put down the phone, this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide is for you! Learn about the ramifications of constant phone us, tools to help you monitor and change your phone use habits and more...
Peter Bogyo's tribute to "A Dog's Life." Eileen interviews the author of the unique collection.
Exercise! Love it or hate it, for exercise benefit you, you have to actually "do it"! But how do you motivate yourself and your family to commit to an exercise regimen and stick with it? Maybe you could use a little technology to help? On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, Lisa and Brad take you on a journey through the land of virtual exercise technology. From the Fitbit wrist band and The Stealth Core trainer to the Pelaton Bike and the Mirror and more, listen in and find out what all the fuss is about and if the world of virtual exercise just might be the ticket to motivate you!
L. Annette Binder, author of The Vanishing Sky, a novel based on her German family in the last year of WWII.
Sit down and get comfortable for this very special episode of Where's Wilmington featuring Wilmington Library Director, Tina Stewart! Tina shares the history of Wilmington's Library as part of their 150th Birthday celebration. See pictures of the original town library and hear interesting information about all the programs and special events lined up to help celebrate Wilmington's amazing library and it's past, present and future. Tina also talks about the final part of the celebration which ends with a big party on Friday August 13th.
Feel like hearing a WCTV success story? Then we've got you covered with this episode of Member Spotlight, featuring WCTV member, Sean Tivnan. Sean talks about how he began at WCTV as part of our youth and summer programs and then went on to volunteer for field and in studio projects as well as becoming a WCTV intern. As a recent graduate of Ithaca college, Sean shares the value of WCTV and his thoughts about how he wouldn't be where he is today in the industry, if it wasn't for WCTV.
Eileen sits down with Katie Washington, author of "Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America"
The term "ransomeware" has been bandied about of late, but what is it really and how does it impact our lives personally as well as on a community level? Lisa and Brad sit down with John O'Neil, Wilmington's Director of Information Technology to discuss what ransomware is and what our town is doing to protect its infrastructure from malicious attacks. John also shares insights about the world of technology and how to protect ourselves. Learn what a "typical" day is like from his vantage point as Director of Information Technology and how he integrates other departments and organizations within Wilmington to keep us safe from cyber attacks.
Motivating kids to read can be challenging and with the return to traditional in school learning, motivating students can be even more challenging. On this episode of Where's Wilmington, Lisa Kapala talks with Lisa King, Principal of the Shawsheen Elementary School about an unusual tool she's discovered to help students read more and be more fully engaged in the learning process. Mrs. King recently received a grant from the Wilmington Educational Foundation (WEF) to purchase a Book Vending Machine that students will use to select books to keep and read. After being given "tokens" based on merit and other criteria, students can visit "Inchy the Bookworm's Vending Machine" and select a special book of their choosing. Students will also receive "book tokens" on their birthdays! Watch the episode to find out how King came up with this idea and how WEF helped her idea come to fruition!
Wilmington's Library is turning 150! Imagine that! Ever wonder how the Library uses technology to bring you all the programs and books you love? Tune in for this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide to find out what your library is doing to make sure you're well served and informed. Lisa and Brad talk with Ellen Boyle, Marketing Librarian for Wilmington's Library. She shares how she helps get the word out about all the great things available to you at the library! Happy Birthday Wilmington Memorial Library! You don't look a day over 100!
Host Eileen MacDougall welcomes Tia Williams, author of Seven Days in June and veteran beauty editor.
Ever wonder what that "thing" that you scan at restaurants that shows you their menu does and how it brings you that information? That's called a QR code! On this episode, Lisa and Brad explore the world of QR codes, NFT, which is a form of digital commerce and Acorns, an investment platform that levels up change from your purchases and invests them for you!
Local author Jane Healey shares her novel, The Secret Stealers, in her third Book Stew appearance.
If you're curious about the technology behind the current vaccines for COVID-19 or wondering why some of the vaccines need to be stored at sub-zero temperatures, then this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide with Lisa Kapala and Brad McKenna is just for you! Lisa and Brad explain a little bit about mRNA, the driving force behind many of the available vaccines and just what this little instruction molecule does to fend off COVID-19. The also discuss the algorithm behind websites that help you make an appointment for your vaccine.
On this episode of Where's Wilmington, meet Wilmington High School Senior, Miriam Nelson, who was recently appointed to the Wilmington Economic Development Committee. Miriam is one of Wilmington's bright stars and will be attending Harvard University in the fall as an economics major. Miriam has also been part of the Model UN, the Interact club and Wilmington's very own WOW organization. Find out about what's next for this young lady and what she is bringing to our community! Kudos to you Miriam--we're in your corner!
Hear ye' ! Hear ye! The editor of the Wilmington Town Crier, Ryan LaRoche is the guest on this episode of Where's Wilmington. Have you ever wondered how Wilmington's Town Crier gets published and what that involves? Listen in as Lisa Kapala talks with Editor, Ryan LaRoche about what a typical day as a newsman is for him and how he keeps us all informed. Ryan also explains how the paper is created, from articles submitted by local authors, to the finished product arriving at your home. He also shares his prediction for the future of the newspaper as we know i
George Hooper has been with the Town of Wilmington's Public Buildings Department for over 20 years. On this episode of Where's Wilmington, Hooper shares what a "typical" day looks like as the Superintendent of Public Buildings, especially now that COVID is a part of our daily lives.
Join Lisa Kapala and Brad McKenna for Bridging The Digital Divide. In this episode they share their wish list of Technology gear they would love to have if money were not a concern. Brad talks about wanting a self-driving car and Lisa would like a lot of fun gadgets like a temporary tattoo printing machine and more. Tune in for this fun episode and learn about some cool stuff that's available in our ever changing world.
Deesha Philyaw, nominee for 2020 National Book Award for Fiction, discussing "The Secret Life of Church Ladies"
On this episode of Where’s Wilmington Lisa talks with Dr Wynne Huang, a Family Medicine practitioner from Woburn’s Caring for All practice. Huang shares tips for keeping your skin healthy, moisturized and protected while we continue to wear masks and face the Winter cold. Dr. Huang also tells us what to do about other skin and health issues like psoriasis and eczema and talks about when to toss old products we have in our medicine cabinets.
Local Wilmington resident, Dr. Larry Paoletti of Harvard Medical School reads from his novel "The Last Hypothesis"
Welcome to Season 3 of Bridging the Digital Divide! Lisa and Brad kick off this season with a look at Virtual Learning and how to go about setting up a "virtual learning environment". They share with you everything from hardware, to tips for creating and stocking your workstation. While school may look and feel a little different, there are many ways that you can still make the experience pleasant and efficient. They also share some tips and tricks they've discovered in doing research for this episode.
To "Distance Learn" or not to "Distance Learn"? that's the question! On this very special episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, meet Jenn, Lian and Emilia, 3 students who candidly discuss how Distance Learning was for them during the last school year and what they are concerned about for the coming school year. Jenn Tucci is a Shawsheen Tech graduate, attending New Haven College in the Fall. Emilia Spina is entering the 11th grade at Lowell Catholic and Lian Juergens will be entering the 10th grade at Wilmington High.
Curious about how the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts work? Here's your chance to learn all about them. Frank West, Chaplain/Secretary of Troop & Pack #136 tells us all about how the Scouts organization works and how you can get involved. West also talks about the current "can" collection drive that the Scouts are doing to raise funds. Scouts will pick up your bottles and cans and return them for you as part of their fundraising efforts. How's that for a "win win"?
If you think Girl Scouts is all about cookies--think again! On this episode of Where's Wilmington, Joyce Hamly, Wilmington/Tewksbury Girl Scouts Service Unit Coordinator talks about the Girl Scouts and how they have evolved, changed and in some ways, have stayed true to their roots of service and community as well as what challenges they currently face.
Watches, Fitbits, Tracking devices--Oh My! Find out about how these devices work, what's new in "wearable" technology and what you need to know about data and privacy when you use these amazing technological advancements. Brad and Lisa even talk about how our furry friends are embracing technology, via wireless collars and more.
Eileen's guest, author and journalism professor Dan Kennedy, defines the difference between the NY Times and Buzzfeed, as they discuss other topics from Dan's book "The Return of the Moguls."
Rob Fasulo-Honey Pot Maple Farms...What's all the buzzing about honey bee's about? Find out! On this episode of Where's Wilmington, Lisa talks with Rob Fasulo of Honey Pot Maple Farms right here in Wilmington. If you've ever wondered about bees, honey and hives, this episode is for you! Rob takes us on a tour of his hive and tells us about how Wilmington's honey is far superior to other honey produced in other states! FInd out why on this episode of Where's Wilmington.
Tracy Harding-Author Anna's Big Wish-- Loss and grief are two of the hardest emotions we experience as human beings. For children, the loss of a loved one can be very difficult to understand and even more difficult to explain in a way that is gentle and comforting. When Tracy Harding lost her mother to Lung Cancer, she knew she had to write a children's book in honor of her mom to help children deal with their feelings after a loss. In "Anna's Big Wish", Harding takes us on the journey of how Anna copes with the passing of her grandmother. This is Harding's first novel and she is generously donating ALL proceeds from the sale of this beautifully illustrated story to Brigham and Women's hospital because of the outstanding care they gave her mom.
Book Stew’s 80th episode and first post-pandemic show features writer Anna Murray and her new novel Greedy Heart.
Wondering what all the fuss is about with Zoom and other platforms like Skype? Look no further. Brad and Lisa walk you through all the inside information about Zoom and how we're using it and other programs for meetings, school work and just chatting with friends.
Book Stew in Lockdown. We are diving into the archives to continue to bring you great episodes of Book Stew you might have missed.
Namaste with Renee - Ep35- "One Choice That Can Change Your Life featuring Karl Gruber" by WCTV
On this episode of Where's Wilmington Lisa talks with the Ladies of Boston Roller Derby who play at the Wilmington Shriners Auditorium. Learn about the resurgence of the sport and how it's played differently now. Players, Kate Steblenko, Amber Krasinski and League President, Aubrey Planitz, talk about their love of the sport and how you can get involved!
Eileen's guest, author and musician Shawna Potter, introduces her guide "Making Spaces Safer."
On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, Lisa, Brad and their guest, Ryan Malyar, WCTV's Youth & Content Coordinator discuss all things "social media", from Facebook to YouTube and beyond. Learn a little about the history of social media, how some of the different social media sites and applications work and what might be best for you to check out as we navigate all the available resources out there.
Listen to Dr. Leslee and her guest, Erin Calvo-Bacci, small business owner and member of the Retail Association of Massachusetts' Legislative Committee, as they discuss the latest statistics on COVID-19, its impact on their own small businesses, as well as the outlook on our local economy in Massachusetts now and in the near future.
In Tap episode 6, Connor and Mom discuss how learning in school relates to the real world. From Algebra and history to health and current affairs, listen to this mom and son duo debate which lessons are and aren’t necessary, and what’s missing from kids' education today.
On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, listen in as Brad and Lisa talk to Ken Lord, Director of IT for Wilmington schools about how he and his staff are integrating new advancements in technology into the school curriculum and what we can do at home to help our kids learn to use technology both thoughtfully and responsibly.
On this episode of Where's Wilmington, Lisa talks to Wilmington resident, Brad Jackson about his recent award of Superintendent of the year for 2020. Dr. Jackson, a Wilmington resident, discusses what challenges he faces as a Superintendent and also shares the process he goes through when determining if school should be canceled or not.
On this episode of Member Spotlight Lisa talks with member and WCTV Board President, Steve Sabounjian. Steve talks about his history with television and involvement with WCTV. He also shares how "cord-cutting" is affecting the future of Cable Access and what you can do to get involved and help support WCTV as a community resource.
Host Amy LaMarche (Salem Five) and guest, family law attorney Assunta Perez, talk about the many areas of family law including: Steps to determine if divorce is the right action, mediation, and domestic violence.
Host Amy LaMarche connects with Mike Champoux of Winbrook Promotions, to talk about “Brand Asset Management” and the power of creative tangible marketing materials.
Get tips on How to start Social Media for your Business and learn the “3 C’s” of Social Media Strategy with host Amy LaMarche and Susu Wong of Tomo360.
Have you ever wondered what the world might be like if you were disabled? Listen to the fascinating journey of Dr. Dee Genetti and her personal involvement with the Wilmington Commission on Disabilities. Learn about the strides the Commission and Dr. Dee are making to help create a more inclusive environment for us all, especially those with disabilities.
It's a new year and for many of us, it's a time to think about "de-cluttering" our lives. But it is the right time to get rid of some of your "outdated" technology items and how do you go about doing that? Lisa and Brad walk you through the process of "letting it go" and give some insight into timing, and the disposal process for some of your technology items on this episode of Bridging The Digital Divide.
On this episode of Member Spotlight, Lisa talks with Director of Information Technology and Digital Learning for Wilmington Public Schools, Ken Lord. Ken is the newest member to join WCTV's Board of Directors and has a long history with Cable Access in his career. In this episode, he shares why he feels Cable Access TV, as a concept, is vital to communities. Ken also shares what he's working on within Wilmington Schools to make sure Wilmington students receive all the educational tools, within the technology realm, that they need.
If you're an avid reader looking for a new book club to join that is geared toward support and recovery issues, Samantha Reif's newly established Book Club might just be the thing for you. Samantha, Wilmington's Health and Recovery Coordinator talks about how she chooses books for the club, where and when the group meets and what you can expect when you attend.
In episode 7 of MYB podcast, Amy LaMarche speaks with Brian Favorat, owner of home organization and configuration business Spacious Beginnings LLC based out of North Reading. Brian discusses best practices in home organization and decluttering, and how somebody looking for help in getting ready to move, remodel, or age in place might benefit from his services.
Mark interviews Jean Trounstine who is a local author and has written several books. Her latest is "Boy with a Knife" about a boy sentenced to life as a juvenile and his struggles with remorse and getting parole.
Laura Young shares stories of her partner Rudolph Nureyev and her later years with Boston Ballet.
Destress! Join Dr. Leslee and guest, Jenine Vindice, L.I.C.S.W, as they discuss stress, anxiety, it's impact on health and tips to destress.
On this episode of Where's Wilmington, Lisa talks to Wilmington Pop Warner Cheerleaders, Isabella Cooper, Lilly King, and Maya Lanzi. Wilmington's Pop Warner team took 1st place in the National Pop Warner Cheering Competition, held at Disney in December. The girls share what it felt like to win this major competition and how their cheering group feels like a family to them.
On this episode of Member Spotlight Lisa talks to WCTV Member, Intern, and fellow Podcaster, Shawn Guiney about how he made the leap from Sports Play-By-Play announcing, to hosting his very own Podcast. Shaun shares how his experiences here at WCTV helped give him the confidence to create the Podcast and the courage to critique his own work.
Namaste with Renee- Ep 20- " Health, Yoga, and Spirituality Featuring Susie McCurley" by WCTV
Founding Boston Ballet dancer and author Laura Young, shares memories of the company's early days.
In this episode, guest speaker Emily Solomon who is the Vice President at DMMF and DMMF Kids (Dennis Messing Memorial Foundation) which is a non-profit organization that raises money for scholarships to approved 12 Step programs for people recovering from Substance Use Disorders and also raises money for children who have lost a parent to addiction will be discussing all aspects of what DMMF offers and upcoming fundraising events.
Help I've been hacked! In this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, Lisa and Brad talk about hacking--the good, the bad and the ugly. Tune in to find out what to do if you suspect you've been hacked and how to prevent hacking in the first place.
Did you know that the Wilmington Community Fund has been selling Wilmington commemorative Holiday Ornaments for over 20 years? Tune in for this episode of Where's Wilmington with Bob DiPalma who shares how the ornaments are designed and where they can be purchased as well as a little bit of history about the production of these beautiful pewter collectibles.
Students from Wilmington's West Intermediate School present their first podcast where they discuss what's new at their school. This episode covers the Book Fair, Holiday Decorations, Health Class, and Weird Things seen around school.
Join Dr. Leslee as she discusses our relationship with sugar and its affect on weight and overall health; including statistics on obesity.
On this episode of Where's Wilmington, Lisa talks to Rick Lowe, of Paisano Hospitality group, Tremezzo Ristorante and Tremezzo Pizzeria as well as Alex Breau, Executive Pastry Chef for Paisano Hospitality group and Josie's Bakery. Rick and Alex talk about the importance of giving back to our community and why Wilmington is a wonderful place for businesses to thrive.
Namaste with Renee- Ep17- "Attract Your Soul Mate with Special Guest Geno Coccimiglio" by WCTV
In this episode, host of the Fresh Perspectives Podcast and Wilmington Recovery Coach Caroline Buckley will be discussing tips on how to stay sober during the holidays which are coming up very soon.
Teens Expectations vs. Reality. What is it like navigating the space between childhood and adulthood while managing expectations? Connor and mom discuss how parents and teens can work through their expectations and leave room for healthy living.
Meet WCTV Member and Podcaster, Amy LaMarche! In this episode of Member Spotlight, Amy talks about her involvement with WCTV beginning with being a part of WCTV's Organization night for Wilmington Rotary and how she became the host of her podcast, Minding Your Business.
Playwright Lawrence Hennessey joins host Eileen MacDougall to discuss his drama Crippled Inside.
Wilmington Community Television presents Night of the Living Dead- The Radio Play Presented by Wilmington Community Television Based on the original screenplay by George A. Romero. Recorded October 19, 2019 Adapted by Ryan Malyar. Cast: Lori Leon as the Narrator Jen Kennedy as Barbara Bob Hamel as Ben Jennifer Tassone as the radio announcer Joe Haley as Johnny and Tom Colleen Norton as Helen Melina Leon as Judy Paul Mason as Harry Don Leard as the Sheriff Mary Leard as the Deputy And Maeve Kennedy as Karen
Wondering what Wilmington's Police Department Community Liaison Officer does? In this episode of Where's Wilmington, host Lisa Kapala chats with newly appointed Community Liaison Officer, Ronald "Butch" Alpers Jr. to find out what a "typical" day looks like for him!
On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, Lisa and Brad talk with local resident, Joe Martiniello about his experiences with technology both here and abroad. Joe is Director of Performance Marketing for IBM in their Sterling division.
Men’s Breakfast (10-21-19). I interview Al who talks about the activities he participates and Steve shows some of the WWll memorabilia at the Town Museum. Thanks to Terri and Laura for preparing breakfast (scrambled eggs, links and English muffins).
Namaste with Renee- Ep15- "BeYOUtiful! with Special Guest Hair and Make-up Artist Janeen Jones" by WCTV
Eileen meets Brett Murphy Hunt and Jon Bishop, Founding Editors of Portrait of New England, a new literary magazine launched from Wilmington.
Namaste with Renee - Ep12 - "Awakening to Light with Special Guest Pat Bateson" by WCTV
In this episode, guest speaker Colleen Bertolino who is a certified BALM (Be a Living Mirror) Family Recovery Life Coach is going to tell us about her experience as a family member with a loved one who has struggled with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and her path to becoming a certified Family Recovery Coach.
Host, Amy LaMarche , Salem Five, speaks with Wilmington Attorney, Paul Seyffert, about Estate Planning Basics and the importance of having your Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies in place. They also cover estate planning for “Blended Families” (when people with kids divorce and re-marry), which is especially important to ensure funds are passed to the appropriate heirs.
Join Dr. Leslee Quick as she discusses sciatica. Find out what it is and what to do if you think you have sciatic symptoms!
In this new podcast, local resident, Paula Borges-Stalker talks about her journey in "giving back"--an effort she calls, "Calling all Angels". If you are looking for a "feel good" podcast, this is it!
On this episode of Member Spotlight, Lisa Kapala talks with WCTV member Renee Marcou who has recently launched her podcast, Namaste Renee. Renee shares how she got involved with WCTV over 10 years ago and is now hosting her own weekly podcast sharing her ideas for creating a more positive life with her listeners.
This concert of classical guitar music was recorded at the Wilmington Memorial Library on September 19, 2019.
In the debut episode of this new series, State Rep. Dave Robertson comes on to talk about what's happening at the State House and which local projects he's focused on.
Mike Champoux from the Economic Development Committee talks about the work being done by this new group and how they hope to attract businesses to Wilmington.
Namaste with Renee - Ep10 - "Rocks, Crystals, and Gems, Oh My! with Special Guest Kelli Marcou" by WCTV
September is National Recovery Month. Here are some of the upcoming events organized by the Wilmington Substance Abuse Coalition.
If you're like most of us, public speaking is not something you look forward to. If you'd like to change that and become a better leader or learn about how to compose the perfect speech and give it, or just make some new friends, Toastmasters Ballardvale Club might be just the thing for you! Learn more as Lisa talks with Stephanie Mancuso, Ballardvale Group Club President, Laura Laing, Toastmasters of Ballardvale, President of Education and Carly Cox, Toastmasters of Ballardvale Club Coach.
Now that school's back in session, everyone is talking about bullying. Hear from one teen and mom as they discuss when teasing crosses the line, when bullying isn't bullying, what if you're the bully, and what teens can do about it.
Mark Ryan keeps you up to date with the activities and action at Wilmington's Buzzell Senior Center.
Mark Ryan keeps you up to date with the activities and action at Wilmington's Buzzell Senior Center.
Mark Ryan keeps you up to date with the activities and action at Wilmington's Buzzell Senior Center.
In this episode, Mark interviews Carol Goodman Kaufman who is in the process of writing a book on where foods and recipes come from. She has a website http://carolgoodmankaufman.com and a Facebook page - Peanut Peregrinations.
Eileen interviews attorney and classmate Ben Berkley, author of legal thrillers and advice manuals.
In this episode, guest speaker Emily Marsh who is the Community Engagement Coordinator at The Phoenix tells us about their offerings and the role she plays there. The Phoenix is a non-profit sober active community that offers free fitness programming and a safe supportive environment for individuals recovering from Substance Use Disorders.
Learn about the knitting group at the Buzzell Senior Center in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Someones in the kitchen with Mark. A look at the food services at the Buzzell Senior Center.
Mark Ryan hosts this new podcast featuring interviews with Wilmington residents at the Buzzell Senior Center in Wilmington NA 01887
Interviews at the Buzzell Senior Center with Kathy and Louise on the Painting Classes offered.
Journey to Spirituality - Special Guest Geno Coccimiglio “How A Car Accident Changed His Life”
Wondering what all the fuss is about using "Dropbox" the file sharing service? Or how about using "Slack", the super-charged collaboration hub for messaging in real time? On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, Lisa and Brad share with you exactly what Dropbox and Slack are, their history and the pros, cons and how too's of using them.
If you're curious about a career in Law Enforcement and are 14-20 years old and living in Wilmington then the Wilmington Police Explorers might be just the thing for you. Learn more in this episode of Where's Wilmington where Lisa delves into what the program entails and how you can be a part of this amazing opportunity. Guests include: Officer Mike Cabral, Lead Instructor, Wilmington Police Explorers, and Kevin Cavanaugh, Instructor, Wilmington Police Explorers.
Hayden started coming to WCTV in 3rd grade and is now about to enter his junior year at WHS. He speaks about what he has learned through the years plus his own projects, including a Podcast (The PCD Cast.)
Cabinet maker, Derek Soderquist, and host, Amy LaMarche, talk about the challenges of laying out a functional Kitchen and the differences between custom cabinetry, semi custom and RTA cabinets. Listen and learn about new kitchen storage features and finally how to replace a cabinet and match your old doors.
Affordable Benefits, medical, dental, and vision, can be difficult to find for small businesses. However, in this tight labor market, such benefits are critical to attract and retain skilled employees. This podcast is for contractors, auto body and auto repair shops, sole proprietors and professionals who would like to provide affordable benefits to their employees. Bob Curran of Liberty Benefits and Amy LaMarche discuss what options are available.
"Robo" calls and other phone notifications driving you crazy? Find out how to block and report them on this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide with Lisa Kapala and Brad McKenna. Lisa and Brad also share how to safely clean your cell phone and some of the products that are available to clean your phone for you!
In this episode, guest speaker Anita Cunha who works for the Bags for Hope organization in Boston will be discussing sex trafficking and prostitution and how it directly relates to addiction.
Erica is a local author and has written several books and magazine articles. Her latest endeavor is “On Loss” An Anthology of poems, flash fiction and short stories, submitted by forty writers and edited by a team of five. It is available on Amazon.com as an eBook and paperback. You can learn more about the book development at http://ourlossanthology.com or at http://ericamarchant.com.
Wondering what's fun to do for the rest of the Summer or planning ahead for Fall? Join Lisa and Karen Campbell along with new hire, Brett Sawin from the Wilmington Recreation department as they share details about all the fun trips, concerts and classes coming up in town.
Renee Marcou is a life success coach, yoga instructor, founder of the Namaste Academy, leader of the Namaste Podcast Tribe and professional singer. In this podcast, we talk about navigating life from a space of happiness and inner peace. Today we focus on gratitude as the first and best method of shifting your vibration to a more positive and healthy attunement.
Join Dr. Leslee Quick on Quick Health Concepts. This Podcast focuses on topics in health & wellness, to help you stay well-informed to lead a more natural, healthier lifestyle. Today's episode is the second in a series on cannabis, some history and it's applications in health.
In this Episode, Host, Caroline Buckley discusses the Disease of Addiction Model and recovery resources.
The author, Jane Willan has published two books available on Amazon.com titled Shadow of Death and Hour of Death. They are in the murder mystery genre. You can see more info about the author at her website Https://www.janewillan.com
Are you ready for some football? On this episode Lisa meets with the Josh Porter Owner, Zachary Swale, GM and Shawn Surrette, a lineman, all of the Semi-Pro Mill City Eagles football team. Find out how you can support the team and get involved.
Ever wondered how Closed Captioning works and the technology behind it? Find out in this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide. Co-host Brad McKenna recently took a tour of WGBH studios closed captioning department and shares his experience there as well as how you can create captions for your own content.
In this new Podcast, Fresh Perspectives, listen in as your host, Caroline Buckley shares her personal journey of recovery.
Join host, Amy LaMarche, as she and guests, Dave Mulik and Charlie Duerr, discuss small business loans and lines of credit and provide information on SBA lending programs.
Jazz music by the Wilmington Middle School Jazz Band under the direction of Anita DiLullo. Guaranteed to have you snapping your fingers and tapping your toes! Recorded live, May 16, 2019 at Wilmington Public Library. Bernie Lyon made an audio recording of the show to share.
Terri interviews Kristen Woulfe, an assisted living counselor who helps seniors and their families navigate the process of seeking and transitioning into assisted living.
What's new with Relay for Life this year? Find out! Lisa talks with Joe Martinello, Event Lead and his two children, Olivia and Joe who also participate in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Join Dr. Leslee Quick for her first episode of Quick Health Concepts. This Podcast focuses on topics in health & wellness, to help you stay well-informed to lead a more natural, healthier lifestyle. Today's episode is the first in a two-part series on cannabis and the body's endocanninoid system.
Mark interviews author Edith Maxwell who has written over 20 novels in the Murder Mystery Genre available on Amazon.com and has been nominated for the Agatha Award. You can find out more about her at the website http://edithmaxwell.com and she is available on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Episode two of TaP, Teens and Parents, is all about parents and teens bonding. What is it? How do you do it? And why make time for it? Listen in to find out and tell us how do you bond in today's digital world?
On this episode of Member's Spotlight we talk with our newest Podcast team--Erica and Connor Marchant of TaP-Teens and Parents Podcast. Listen in as they share why they decided to come and visit WCTV and what made them decide to become Podcasters!
Tune in for the second episode of the Podcast Minding your Business with host Amy LaMarche! Amy talks with local business owner, Dave Mulik, of CMS plumbing & Heating about how to hire a good plumber. Amy's other guest, John Benchoff, helps to clarify what what questions to ask, especially in an emergency!
Eileen hosts returning author Marcia Butler, introducing her new novel "Pickle's Progress."
In this episode, Bridging the Digital Divide goes "LIVE" from the Buzzell Senior Center! Lisa and Brad talk with Senior Citizens and Youngsters to gauge just how well we're all bridging the gap between the technology have's and have-not's. Members of the audience share their experiences with learning about technology and how we all navigate in our digital world.
Wilmington florist, Designs by Don celebrates 30 years of business in our community this year. Find out how Megan Goddard and Kat Strazzere are fairing since recently taking over the business, previously owned by Megan's Step-Dad, Don Hill. Goddard and Strazzere share tips for women business owners and talk about their transition from employees to business owners as well as what it's like working with flowers.
Host Eileen MacDougall's BFF, artist Jane Keddy, shares her new graphic memoir, "Serial Monogamy."
Jeff Higgs is a local artist/writer from Wilmington who has published over
30 short stories in online magazines such as Contrary Magazine, Literary Stories and
Black Elephant and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.
His stories typically focus on life from the perspective of a black American to
create a greater understanding between racial, ethnic, and religious groups in America.
His stories can be found through his Facebook page
at https://www.facebook.com/JL-Higgs-ArtistWriter-1433711619998262/
And he can be reached by email at JLHiggswilm@juno.com.
Television and Technology go hand in hand. WCTV's Operations Manager, Adam Dusenberry talks with Lisa and Brad about how he got his start in television and how television technology has evolved. Adam also shares what's new at WCTV and how we are changing the way we program our content to better serve you! Listen in as he shares what's coming in the future and how those changes may affect the viewer.
Tune in for the first podcast episode of TaP - Teens and Parents! With hosts Erica and Connor Marchant. They discuss why they began this podcast journey together and what you can expect as the listener. Connor and Erica are excited to share their story and get back in the studio to chat about connecting beyond the digital world.
Christine Murray and Sheila Burke from the Wilmington Public Schools talk about what to expect at this year's Behavioral Health Fair, which is happening at WHS on March 28th.
Mike Burns has been part of WCTV since we were back in the old Swain School building. Now, as part of WCTV's Board of Directors, Mike shares with you why he believes in WCTV and what he would like town organizations and businesses to know about their town television station and what it has to offer. Mike also shares his experiences as host of several "live" WCTV productions over the years and why he challenges YOU to get involved with WCTV.
Wilmington High School students discuss with Lisa what the after-school club DECA is and how being members of this club helps them better prepare for the future.
Have you heard? 5G is coming! How will this change the future of technology and what does that mean for you? Find out more on this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide.
Author Jane Healey, whose new novel, The Beantown Girls, hit #1 in the Amazon Kindle Store, joins Eileen for her second visit.
Vin Donovan is a local author who lives in Haverhill, Ma and has written several books in the General Fiction Genre. His two recent books are: “Chasing Mayflies and A Difficult Crossing” available on Amazon.com. For a list of his upcoming events and Facebook page, he can be reached at his website: www.vincentdonovanbooks.com
Want to learn more about the Jimmy Fund's Annual Pan Mass Bike Challenge? On this episode Lisa talks with Chad Stalker, Jennifer Packard, and Sophie Packard about why they ride and what it means to them.
Now This From The North Nurse - Ep 19: Stop And Think Before You Use Social Media by WCTV
R.C. Mulhare is an author of several short stories, stand alone books and anthologies. Her stories are in the Horror and Supernatural genre full of suspense and excitement.
Jim Boyle is the voice of Wildcat sports throughout the year, lending his expertise to the games for football, basketball, baseball and more.
On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide Lisa and Brad talk with Amy Lamarche of Salem Five Bank about how technology has changed the face of banking as we know it.
Eileen interviews Gary Reiner, co-author of Counting On America, the true story of his parents’ escape from the Nazis.
Lisa sits down with the Director of CARES, Wilmington's before and after school extended day program.
Town Planning Director Valerie Gingrich explains "inclusionary zoning" and how it could impact future developments in Wilmington.
Mark interviews Cathy Macri, who has written a children’s book called Richie and Shelly at the Farm Festival.
Curious about how the rest of the world uses the internet? In this episode, Brad and Lisa take you on a global tour of how our neighboring nations use technology!
Youth Director, Marty McCue sits down with intern Joey DeSario to talk about what he loves about working here at WCTV and his plans for college next year.
Its an interview with author Joyce Hager who has written a book titled “Jimmy and Me, a Sister’s Memoir” and tells the story of growing up with an older brother with intellectual disability.
In this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, listen in as Lisa and Brad talk about 3D printing and the latest in technology trends in the vast and exciting world of additive manufacturing-commonly called, 3D Printing!
Ed Rayner has written a novel titled The Colonel and the Vicar. It’s an historical nonfiction book about the civil war and Ed’s ancestral connection
Join Lisa Kapala as she talks with Brad McKenna, Technology Librarian at the Wilmington Pulbic Library. Brad shares how the Library "partners" with WCTV to bring programming and information to the community and how he became a member at WCTV as well as Co-Host of the Podcast, Bridging The Digital Divide.
This Member Spotlight features WCTV's very own Tom Pazyra and Co-Producer, Denise Gentile of : "The Glitzy Gourmet". Listen as they talk about their adventures together creating and filming "The Glitzy Gourmet" and how they got together to make this show a long-running success!
On this episode of Bridging The Ditital Divide, Lisa and Brad talk about external devices. Listen in as they discuss the use of Flash Drives, External Hard Drives, Roku and Chromecast as well as other elements you can add to your computer, tablet, laptop or phone.
An audio recording of the voter information packet mailed to Massachusetts voters ahead of the November election.
An interview with author Beth Daigle who has written a book called Musing Mediterranean. Chronicling a trip to Greece, Italy , and Turkey.
Join Co-hosts Lisa Kapala and Brad McKenna for Season 2, Episode 2 of Bridging The Digital Divide. This time, Lisa and Brad talk with Bernie Lyon, long time listener and technology guru. Bernie shares his love of technology and engineering and how advancements in technology have impacted his life.
Wilmington's Substance Abuse Program Coordinator Samantha Reif kicks off her new podcast with a discussion on vaping.
Join Lisa and Brad for their first podcast of Season 2! In this episode they chat with guest, Julie Chen, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at UMASS, Lowell. Dr. Chen is one of the nation's leading experts on nanotechnology and innovations in materials and processing manufacturing. Listen in as she shares her experiences with technology and some of the exiting projects she's working on!
Producer Mark Ryan talks with Lorna Brown: an author-writer from North Andover who has written several books and short stories. Her current book is entitled “Debris” and is available on Amazon under her pen name L.M. Brown. She also has a Facebook Page under L.M. Brown .
WCTV Board Member and longtime supporter of the station talks about his background in community media and where he sees the industry headed.
Lisa and Brad cap off Season One with a look back at what they've learned (and tried to teach!) over the previous 19 episodes.
Chris Sullivan the Wilmington Animal Control offers tells you the summer tips to help your 4 legged friends stay healthy in the heat.
Mark is back with another episode. Find out about his recent media meet-up at WCTV! He also reads the first chapter from his short story, "The Secret Piano."
Brad & Lisa are talking about IFTTT in hopes of learning how to bridge the digital divide.
This month we’re shining the light on George Breslin. George is a sitting WCTV Board Member and Volunteer of the Station. George lends a helping hand to the Wildcat sports crew, as well as producing the annual “Marchapella.”
Ray Daniel, author of the Tucker series of Four Boston-based thrillers, join Eileen in the studio.
Eileen hosts her first historical fiction author, Dorah Blume, and introduces “Botticelli’s Muse’, the first in a projected trilogy about the renowned artist.
Part 2 of the Writer's Group from February, features Woburn Memorial Library writers groups members Helen Lee and Ralph D'Angelo.
The town is proposing a tax agreement with one of Wilmington's biggest employers: Analog Devices.
Lisa welcomes North Nurse Jane Ferrara and Doreen Crowe Director of Nursing to talk about the North Nurse's most recent award.
Jenessa Boothby and Axel & Jen Erickson join Lisa to talk about the 50 in '18 hiking club.
Organ Donor/ Recipient Mike Murphy and Steve Averhart Community Family Services Coordinator come on to the show to talk about the benefits of organ donation.
Lisa welcomes weather expert and 3rd grade teacher from the Shawsheen Elementary School to talk about how to predict weather and much more.
Stu Neilson and Karen West from the Wilmington Kiwanis club come on "Where's Wilmington?" To talk about all the fundraising and aid the Kiwanis Club is doing for the people of Puerto Rico.
Brad & Lisa welcome Podcaster Jen Tierney to the podcast to talk about her podcast How To Make A Memory, and how she maintains her podcast.
This month Mark is reading one of his short stories from his anthology book series "The Adventures of the Romeo Gang." This episode is in honor of Memorial Day and all the brave men and women who have fought for this country.
Brad & Lisa are joined by WCTV's Programming & Digital Content coordinator Scott Kurland to talk about Twitter and social media.
This month we’re shining the light on Chris Neville. Chris is the voice of Wildcat football amongst other WCTV projects.
Brad and Lisa are back for an all new episode with former Wilmington Fire Chief Dan Stewart to talk about technology.
This month on "Mark's Musings" Mark is reading chapters 6, 7, and 8 from his latest novel "Escape North." Find out what's happening by listening!
Animal Control Officer Christopher Sullivan goes over the importance of registering your dogs.
Mrs. Peachey & Mrs. Ferrara go in-depth how important reading is to not just a young mind but readers of all ages.
This month Member Spotlight sheds light on Bob Ducey. Learn all about this volunteer extraordinaire and talented cameraman.
Mark is back this month reading from his latest story "The Witches of Wilmington." Mark has a special assignment for his audience, but you have to listen to the entire episode to find out what that is.
Mrs. Peachey & Mrs. Ferrara have the luck of the Irish this month. Found out how eating green as just as good for you as wearing green, all thanks to the North Nurse.
Brad & Lisa welcome Wilmington High student and WCTV intern Hayden Kane to the program to talk about cyber currency. Find all about bitcoin, paypal, and more in this week's "Bridging The Digital Divide."
Book Stew meets three members of the Wilmington Memorial Library writers group and facilitator Barbara Alevras.
Mrs. Peachey & Mrs. Ferrara are back with so heartwarming facts about Valentine's Day. Learn about the history of St. Valentine plus other matters of the heart.
Mark welcomes Arnie Peterson to the podcast to talk about writing his new novel about the first mission to Mars.
This month WCTV shines the light on "Let's Candid About Elder Issues Host" Terri Marciello.
This month Brad & Lisa get into Net Neutrality and the benefits of a free internet. They also talk about the dangers of the dark web.
Wilmington Animal Control Officer Christopher Sullivan gives you some tips to help you house hold pets get through the winter weather.
CLASS inc. comes on to the program to talk about what their day program does to help individuals find employment.
Peter Simmons from the Aleppo Shriners joins Lisa to talk about all the goodwill the organization gives out.
Eileen and guest Elizabeth Phillips share their love of British Author Angela Thirkell.
Host Eileen MacDougall skypes with Renaissance Woman Marcia Butler, author of The Skin Above My Knee, oboeist and interior designer.
On this month's episode of "Mark's Musings," Mark Ryan welcomes Valerie Borgal to the podcast. Valerie has written a cook book that she discusses with Mark.
Lisa & Brad are back to bridge the digital divide. This month they talk with Tina Stewart from the Wilmington Memorial Library. Tina touches upon how the library has changed and evolved into the digital age from when she first came aboard.
This month “Member Spotlight” shines the light on Jim Durkee. If you don’t know Jim, he’s been a long time member of WCTV for almost three decades. Jim has been a frequent contributor to the station filming the monthly Elder services meetings.
Lisa sits down with Jill Chisholm and Jen Kennedy from the Sole Sisters Running Club to talk about their organization!
Eileen shares memorable meetings with her favorite authors, and introduces, Ellie the "Book Stew" dog.
Mark sits down with Judy Dettorre from the Wilmington Writers group to talk about her writing process.
Brad & Lisa welcome their first guest to the podcast Charlotte Wood from the Wilmington Memorial Library. Charlotte talks about her experiences with new & old technology.
Meet Wilmington's new Substance Abuse Program Coordinator and hear what her job entails.
This week Mark sits down with fellow writer Larry Sanford about his new book he's writing "CIA NOC NOT." Mark and Larry also talk about the Wilmington Memorial Library's writers group and much more.
The spotlight is shining on Mark Ryan this month. Mark has been a member with WCTV for some time now and has contributed with both production help, creating & editing his own videos, and attending our workshops.
This month on "Bridging The Digital Divide" Lisa & Brad go through fall clean-up. They'll teach you the yearly maintenance you indeed to do to keep you device update and running like new.
Mark is back in the booth. This episode Mark goes through his writing routine and full process. This episode also features chapters 3, 4, and 5 from "Escape North." You can find all your Mark's Musings on iTunes, Soundcloud, and wctv.org.
Lisa welcomes Jo Marie O'Mahoney President of WOW: We're One Wilmington and the members of JR. WOW to talk about what the program offers.
Terri welcomes Maureen Hickey Executive Director of the Wilmington Housing Authority to talk about apply for Senior Housing.
Host Terri Marciello welcomes Wilmington Veterans Agent Lou Cimaglia to talk about what benefits retired vets and spouses are entitled to.
Find out what local children are reading and hear their reviews of their favorite books in the 3rd Annual “Kids Read” episode.
Jane Healey, author of The Saturday Evening Girl’s Club, joins Eileen to discuss her historical novel set in the North End of Boston.
You have questions Brad & Lisa have answers. This week on Bridging the Digital Divide, Brad & Lisa answer some questions from you the audience. Find out if Brad is able to find an answer to the technical problems stumping you.
Join author and storyteller Mark Ryan as he reads chapters from his books. In the first episode Mark reads the first two chapters of his book "Escape North."
This month we shine the light on the Awesome Cooks. They were once named the 4 Awesome cooks; however that number of cooks is growing. Learning all about this little culinary geniuses!!
Lisa sits down with Charlotte Wood Assistant Director of the Wilmington Memorial Library & Carolyn Goldstein UMASS Boston Public History & Community Archives Program Manager. Charlotte and Carolyn are talking about the Sept. 30th Mass Memories Roadshow happening at Wilmington High School from 10am to 3pm.
This month we shine the light on Zachary Weintein. Zack is thirteen years old, but is a walking encyclopedia of scientific knowledge. Zack is also a member of the youth program, a frequent volunteer, and host of "I've Got A Theroy." We sat down with Zack and got to learn a little bit more about this special member.
Pop Warner President Deb Smith talks with Lisa about winning an life time achievement award for her work with football and cheerleading.
Lisa talks with Jaimie March & Jessica Szczechowicz from the May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities; and parent Kelly Feliciano
Lisa welcomes firearm instructor Daryn Marsh to go over safety tips that he teaches his students as well as how to properly clean your firearm.
Want some tips of how to best care for your lawn without hurting the environment? WCTV Executive Director Shaun Neville talks with DPW Operations Manager Jamie Migaldi.
Nancy Zimmer of Wilmington’s Crafting Closet introduces viewers to a new way to look at a book!
Lisa and Brad teach you how to protect you digital software from cyber hackers in this week's episode of "Bridging The Digital Divide."
WCTV intern Joey DeSario takes you through the 2017 Fun on the 4th schedule. Find out what the days event from June 29th to July 4th are for the annual festival.
Mrs. Peachey & Mrs. Ferrara let you know the signs of Rabies, and what you must do to protect yourself. Let the North Nurse guide you through the Do's and Don'ts of recognizing and preventing Rabies.
Mrs. Ferrara & Mrs. Peachey go through the importance of standing up straight, and why good posture leads to a better you.
This month "Member Spotlight" shines the light on Paul Hipple. We sat down with Paul and asked a few questions about how he got his start recording the Wilmington United Methodist Church services, his time on the WCTV Board of Directors, and much more.
Lisa & Brad take you through "The Internet Of Things" on this week's episode of "Bridging the Digital Divide." Let Digital guru Brad McKenna walk you through the world wide web and teach the ins and outs of the informational super highway.
Mrs. Ferrara & Mrs. Peachey go through the importance of saying I'm sorry. Learn why you should always apologize from the North Nurse.
Lamar Giles, author of Overturned, a new novel featured in a recent Sunday New York Times Book Review, makes a return Skype visit to Book Stew.
guest WBUR (Boston's NPR station) reporter Bruce Gellerman is the author of a series of books about local oddities, and is also working on a project about the Tsernaev brothers and some of the mysteries of the Marathon bombing.
Award winning author of debut novel Mourner’s Bench, Sanderia Faye, visits viewers via Skype from Dallas.
Lisa welcomes the band "Humans and Us" to the show to talk about how they found their sound, future plans, and watch their music video 'Point of Every Joke'
Mrs. Ferrara & Mrs. Peach go through how lucky people are to be left handed, and what this means in regards to brain usage. Are you left brained or right brained? Let Mrs. Ferrara fill you in with the latest episode of "Now This From The North Nurse."
Lisa & Brad talk about Smart phones this week. What are the best features to look for? Brad weighs in on that, and gives the audience some fun food for thought about when the first smart phone was invented; the answer may surprise you!!!
This month "Member Spotlight" shines the light on our very own intern and music maestro extraordinaire Cameron Quinlan. We sat down with Cam in the podcast studio and asked a few questions about starting out in the summer program, composing music, and much, much more
In the latest episode of "Bridging the Digital Divide," Lisa and Brad talk about how digital technology and streaming is blending itself into the world of Libraries. Whether it's checking out books, movies or music Brad takes you through what you need to know.
Brad and Lisa go over all the things you need to know before you buy a new laptop. They'll go everything from price to the best virus protection software you'll need.
Host Anne-Marie Fiore talks about the Special Olympics with Special Education teacher Diana Hill, Jen Mahon Director of Student Services, and Becky McGrath from "We're One Wilmington."
Host Anne-Marie Fiore welcomes Lisa Marie Ippolitio, Muriel Gravallese, Chelsea Lembo, Joanne Vultaggio to talk about the April 27th, 2017 STEM Fair.
Lisa welcomes Paul Cardello to the show to talk about his non-profit "iPods For Wounded Veterans." The organization helps deliver electronic devices to wounded soldiers and military veterans.
Scott Kurland interviews WCTV member Eileen MacDougall to talk about her show "Book Stew" and what has been her favorite episode to film so far.
In episode 2 of "Bridging the Digital Divide," Lisa and Brad help you learn your basic Cyber Vocabulary.
Eileen interviews the lawyer/writer/vocalist/stroke survivor, who shares a well-known song
New set, same "Where's Wilmington?" Lisa sits down with Jesse Acciacca from Jesse's Custom Design to talk about his career in make custon paint jobs for Goalie Helmets, Guitars for famous musicians, and movie props.
The latest Town Topics is focused on the upcoming Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. Town Manager Jeff Hull and Assistant Town Manager Denise Casey are on the program to talk specifics.
WCTV's Lisa Kapala and Brad McKenna Technology Librarian for The Wilmington Memorial Library, sit down for the first episode of "Bridging The Digital Divide."
Kaileigh Bernardo interviews WCTV Member Hayden Kane to talk about the Kids & Teens youth program, and what his top ten WCTV memories are?
Dr. Anne Marie Fiore sits down with Global Math Project Ambassador Dr. Matthew Beyranevand.
Terri Marciello welcomes Lt. William Cavanaugh of the Wilmington Fire Department to the show to talk about elder safety. They also talk about the introduction of "Remembering When" a six part monthly fire safety workshop.
Dr. Anne Marie Fiore talks about the curriculum of Wilmington with Assistant Superintendent Sean Gallagher & Lisa Marie Ippolito Director of STEM.
Eileen meets co-owner Sheila Cail on this visit to her fabulous establishment in downtown Lowell, MA
Where’s the nearest 24/7/365 source of reading materials? Check out Lowell’s Little Free Library with host Eileen MacDougall and owner Kacy Zurkus
Meet this former manager at the Harvard Coop, now owner of Haley Booksellers and great storyteller!
Anne-Marie sits down with Early Childhood Directors Kristen Walsh (Boutwell School) & Charlotte King (Wildwood School) about Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration.
Lisa sits down with Lou Cimaglia to talk about the reserved Purple Heart Veteran spaces coming soon to Wilmington parking lots.
Dr. Anne-Marie Fiore, Director of Technology and Host Brenda Lomanno, WMS Technology Integration Specialist and Guest.
Lisa Kapala sits down with Executive Director Shaun Neville, to talk about WCTV and some exciting opportunities for Wilmington residents. Shaun also touches on recent improvements at the station and the future of television and media.
Lisa talks with Comedian and School Committee member Steve Bjork, ‘Almost Domesticated’. Steve also opens up about his career as a stand up comedian and what life as a road comedian was like.
Anne-Marie Fiore sits down with Wilmington Athletic Director Tim Alberts to discuss the Wildcat sports program.
Wilmington Fire Chief Rick McClellan gives some tips to stay safe and warm as the weather gets colder.
Anne-Marie Fiore, Traci Jansen, and Heather Peachey sit down for the first episode of Wilmington Public Schools Tech Talk. They discuss the new technology they're using to teach younger students, and how they're making transitions in the school libraries and classrooms.
Have stress in your life? Let the North Nurse help you out with some help life lessons on how to reduce the aggravation from your life.
It's starting to get chilly out there, but don't worry the North Nurse has you covered. This week's episode features several tips to combat the cold.
The North Nurse is back with more news about Gratitude, and how it can improve your life.
Terri Marciello, Director of Elderly Service sits down with Buzzell Senior Case Manager Laura Pickett. They discuss different services the Buzzell provides for the senior citizens of Wilmington.
Anne-Marie Fiore, director of Technology for the Wilmington Public Schools is talking about Behavioral Health and social emotional learning With Jen Mahon and Alice Brown LeGrand. As well as speaking with the Wildwood and the Boutwell's adjustment counselor Christine Murray.
Wilmington's DPW Director Michael Woods is on this month's Town Topics, talking about the drought, the trash & recycling program and plowing, among other items
Author Michelle Hoover Local writer of “The Quickening” and “Bottomland” tells her story
World traveler and author Maya Alexandri was told by her agent: “Write the next “Gone With The Wind”. See how she did it in the September Book Stew!
Fire Chief Rick McClellan is on the program to talk about the department. Topics include a potential North Wilmington sub-station, how NARCAN is saving lives, autumn safety tips and how he uses Twitter as a tool to communicate with the public.
Wilmington Town Museum Curator Terri McDermott sits down and talks about the Butters Farm House. This iconic building is about to go on the market, and Terry talks about how anyone will be able to purchase this piece of Wilmington history very soon.