From The Newsroom: The Worcester Telegram: Recent Episodes
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Voice of Business: Alex Gaurdiola, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce director of government affairs and public policy
Voice of Business: Stephanie Silva, program and events manager, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Voice of Business: Tim Murray, president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Voice of Business: Tim Murray, president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Voice of Business: Alex Guardiola, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce director of government affairs and public policy
Voice of Business: Alex Gaurdiola, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce director of government affairs and public policy
Karen Pelletier, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce executive vice president, talks about the fifth annual Woostapreneurs Forum.
Voice of Business: Tim Murray, president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Voice of Business: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tim Murray talks about the Breakfast Club and Worcester Regional Airport.
Voice of Business: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tim Murray talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the Central Mass. economy
Voice of Business: Alex Gaurdiola, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce director of government affairs and public policy
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tim Murray talks about the Paycheck Protection Program and Chamber-sponsored workshops for area businesses.
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tim Murray talks about business grants and loans, the Worcester Food Hub and reopening the state.
Worcester Regional president and CEO Tim Murray talks about Gov. Baker's four-step reopening plan, state and city grants, upcoming webinars and the chamber's support for the city's school superintendent.
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tim Murray breaks news on state's new business grant program for gateway cites.
Voice of Business: Worcester Regional Chamber CEO Tim Murray provides updates for the local business community
Voice of Business: Tim Murray, CEO and president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about the chamber's efforts to support the local business community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Voice of Business: Tim Murray, CEO and president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about the chamber's efforts to support the local business community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Communications Emily Gowdey-Backus interviews Karyn Rhodes, VP of HR Solutions for Complete Payroll Solutions, and Grace Elton, CEO of Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Things get exciting in this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, as Victor Infante and Bill Shaner discuss the Super Tuesday primaries, Elizabeth Warren dropping out of the race, and the awesome parties Bernie threw last weekend. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk St. Patrick's Day and Derek Warfield & the Young Wolftones. All this, and music by Big Jon Short!
Executive editor Dave Nordman and sports editor Jim Wilson discuss the new state high school tournament.
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Communications Emily Gowdey-Backus is joined by Dustin Hopkins of MI-BOX of Greater Worcester, as well as representatives of the Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference, Dr. Julia Johnson of UMass Medical School and UMass Medical Center, Cheryl Lapriore of UMass Memorial Health Ventures and Kimberly Salmon of Fallon Health.
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor Infante and Craig Semon talk about the sudden loss of WAAF, and the state of commercial radio. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk about the Suffragette Tea and Performance at the Worcester Historical Museum, celebrating a century of women's suffrage. All this, and music by Four Year Strong!
Emily Gowdey-Backus, director of communications at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Michael Masseur and Janet Farrell of the RDW Group, and Robb Zarges of the CASA Project.
It's a jam-packed podcast this week! First off, Victor Infante and Sarah Connell Sanders talk swimming, ice skating and the act of experiencing the city. Then, Victor, Richard Duckett and Bill Shaner talk about the impressive rise of writer-musician Johnhaynes Honeycutt, and the advent of coywolves. All this, and music by Sapling!
Telegram & Gazette sports editor Jim Wilson breaks down the T&G Hometeam Worcester City Basketball Tournament, as well as our hoops and hockey rankings.
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about the sweet and sour sides of dating in Worcester, and then talk a bit about the new Worcester Public Market. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss a number of upcoming shows for both Valentine's Day and Black History Month. All this, and music by bobby blunders!
Telegram & Gazette executive editor Dave Nordman talks about the the T&G's Best of Hometeam All-Star Awards banquet (featuring three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas), and Michael Lozano, senior project manager for Trinity Financial, discusses the renovation of the former Worcester courthouse on Main Street.
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor D. Infante takes us through the looking glass with songs from the Great Worcester Magazine Song Swap, where more than 50 local and locally-connected musicians covered each other's work. Here, Infante presents reimaginings of work by the Marshall Pass, Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys, Gracie Day, the River Neva, Sean Ryder and Doug Geer.
In today's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante has a conversation with Erin Williams, Cultural Development Officer for the City of Worcester, and Nikki Erskine of the Worcester Cultural Coalition, about the city's new poets laureate, the City's Cultural Plan, and the role of art in life in Worcester. All this, and music by Jaggery!
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce director of communications Emily Gowdey-Backus welcomes Alan Lavine from Percy's TV & Appliance and Säid Eastman from JobsInTheUS.
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner find something they actually like without reservation: Trolleys! Alas, the positive vibes fade as they also talk about the next looming fight over sex ed in Worcester schools. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss the most recent Worcester Arts Council Grants, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation Awards and the state's Culture Rx Initiative. All this, and music by The Blue Ribbons!
This week on "Worcester Culture Watch," Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about Polar Park's cost overruns, the Community Benefits Agreement and great old maxims that come from the construction business. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk "A Bronx Tale" and "Fiddler on the Roof." All this, and music by the Winter Project!
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce director of communications Emily Gowdey-Backus welcomes Nuestra Restaurant owner Natalie Rodriguez and Grant Welker of the Worcester Business Journal.
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk "Star Wars," grief, the state of journalism in Worcester and unshoveled sidewalks. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk about Worcester filmmakers and festivals, from a local actor in "The Irishman" to a the upcoming Central Mass. International Jewish Film Festival. All this, and music by My Silent Bravery!
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce director of communications Emily Gowdey-Backus welcomes Worcester Railers president Mike Myers and public relations and social media coordinator Cam McGuire, as well as Sharyn Williams, the Chamber of Commerce's vice president of marketing, communications, programs and events.
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch," Bill Shaner and Victor Infante discuss the Mustard Seed, and the battle against alleviating hunger and homelessness in Worcester. Also, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss the upcoming month's shows and concerts. All this, and music by Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys!
It's a jam-packed podcast as, first off, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner discuss Bill's "Most Worcester Moments" of 2019, and then Victor and photographer Christine Peterson talk about the epic photo shoot behind the "Favorite New England Albums of 2019."
In this installment of "Worcester Culture Watch," Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about fare-free busing and robots stealing lunch ladies' jobs. Then, Victor and Craig Semon unpack Ricky Duran's amazing run on "The Voice." All this, and music by DJ Manipulator!
The plan to reduce the number of minor-league baseball teams and what it means to Worcester and New England
In this week's installment, columnist Sarah Connell Sanders joins Victor Infante in the studio to share her tips on how to make a podcast that's actually good, then Victor and Bill Shaner discuss the Boston Music Awards and what local charities are in need of this season. All this, and music by Evil Felipe!
In today's Worcester Culture Watch, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk school budgets, affordable housing and the case against Worcester's most sacred icon, the Smiley Face. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's 40th anniversary, the Hanover Theatre's "Christmas Carol," and the Festival of Lights on the Worcester Common. All this, and music by Danny Fantom!
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor D. Infante and Bill Shaner talk about Worcester photographer Drefromthewoo, and Worcester Magazine's upcoming "Hometown Heroes" issue. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss performances of "The Nutcracker" and Cirque du Soleil. All this, and music by Gracie Day!
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner discuss Mass Majority’s infusion of PAC money into local elections, and then Victor and Richard Duckett chat about the great variety of choral music in our immediate future. All this, and music by Way Up South!
In a special Worcester Culture Watch Podcast, Victor Infante and intern Monica Sager discuss the current search for the new poet laureate and youth poet laureate posts in Worcester, and we listen to poems from area writers Tony Brown, David Macpherson, Eve Rifkah, Richard Fox, Alyx McCoy, Ashley Wonder and Joe Fusco Jr.
Things get a little spooky as Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk Halloween, barroom brawls, tarot cards and the Worcester Elections! Then, Victor and Richard Duckett chat about "The Play That Goes Wrong" and the Dance Theatre of Harlem, both coming to the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. All this, and music by Worcester's favorite Halloween band, The Deadites!
It's a jam-packed Worcester Culture Watch this week as Victor Infante and Gari DeRamos talk about environmental activism in the City of Worcester, and then Victor and Richard Duckett talk about "Voice" competitor Ricky Duran, "Voice" alumni Sam James, and the advent of robotic musicians. All this, and music by War Twins!
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante talk about the imminent closing of the Dive Bar, and Ralph's Rock Diner hitting its 40 year anniversary. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss new art shows at the Worcester PopUp and Holy Cross' Cantor Gallery. All this, and music by the Marshall Pass!
In this week's installment of the "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor Infante and Craig Semon talk Rock and Shock, and discuss Craig's interview with B-movie icon Bruce Campbell, of "Evil Dead" fame. Also, Victor and Bill Shaner dig into the vaping mess, and indeed, this podcast was almost titled "Keep on Vaping in the Free World," but we decided that probably sent a bad message. All this, and music by Stan Matthews!
It's a jam-packed Worcester Culture Watch today as Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about the encroachment of mountain lions and moose, as well the effort to turn The Bridge Into a Youth Center. Also, whether or not Bigfoot is running for city council. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk about the Worcester Jazz Festival, big developments for the Worcester PopUp and Music Worcester, and the new Worcester poet laureate and youth poet laureate jobs. All this, and music by Cheap City!
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch, we dig into this week's Fall Arts Preview, as Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk art at the Sprinkler Factory, and then Victor and Richard Duckett discuss the Broadway series at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, All this, and music by the Casters! As always, our theme music was composed by DJ Manipulator.
Telegram & Gazette sports editor Jim Wilson breaks down the weekend's biggest high school football games and looks ahead to Week 2.
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante and Craig Semon discuss the 50th anniversary of the Who playing Holy Cross. Then, Victor and Bill Shaner talk about Bill's recent Publick Occurrences Award from the New England Newspaper and Press Association for his story, “How Sex Ed Really Died,” then chat about the ads on the back of WRTA buses. All this, and music by Annie Brobst!
In this installment of the Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante and Sarah Connell talk about Pow Wow Worcester! Then, Victor and Bill Shaner have an '80s flashback and Victor confesses to his teenage love of the Cure and Depeche Mode. All this, and music by House of Harm!