New England Social: Recent Episodes

Rich K, Nick G, Ryan G

All things New England, all things social. A few guys talking about lifestyle in New England from sports and breweries to the events and locations you need to experience.

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about the Tom Brady retirement, New England Patriots moving forward, and super bowl predictions. 

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Nick, Rich, and Garbe talk about Adam Sandler's early life in New England and career thus far. Nick isn't immune to Covid (how the mighty have fallen).  

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Nick, Rich, and Garbe are catching up with some NFL, Celtics, and Christmas Movie talk. They're just riffin.

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about Hocus Pocus 2. They discuss their likes and dislikes, ratings, and potential ideas for a Hocus Pocus 3. 

Check out Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/hocus-pocus-2/4Q5cWHlnVCun

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Stephen King is one of the most acclaimed writers of all time. Rich, Nick and Garbe talk about his life and work. If you want to learn more about one of New England's most iconic figure, this is the episode to listen to.

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about the life and career of the late Bill Russell.

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Rich, Nick and Garbe talk about the degrading Red Sox season, the potential for a Kevin Durant trade to the Celts and the Patriots season outlook.

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NIck, Rich, and Garbe talk about the Celtics season and their thoughts on the future.

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Rich and Nick tell the story of the Fenway Pizza Chucker

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe finally tell a story about a New England based cult.

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about Tom Brady's decision to NOT retire.

What're we drinking?

Rich: Stoneface IPA

Garbe: Seadog Sunfish Ale

Nick: Bentwater Brewing Co. Sluice Juice

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about their most recent trip to Portland, ME, and some of the breweries they visited!

Bissell Brothers Brewing

Austin Street Brewery

Apres

Belleflower Brewing Company

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe wrap up the year summarizing our favorite episodes, talking about episodes that are coming this year and each picking a random topic.

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe rank their top 3 Christmas movies!

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Nick, Rich and Garbe talk about Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving and sports updates!

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There's nothing like Fall in New England. Nick, Rich and Garbe vote on the "most Fall"/favorite Fall activity in the bracket. The listeners voted on round one and we took it from there. 

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Nick, Rich and Garbe draft their top 16 fall activities. Next episode we select a winner in a bracket style competition. Check out our Instagram story for an opportunity to vote!

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about the history of Fenway Park and the current state of the Boston Red Sox.

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe review three golf courses in the New England region:

Ipswich Country Club

Far Corner Golf Course

The Links at Outlook

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Nick and Rich take listener questions! 

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Rich, Nick and Garbe talk about their favorite grill recipes and techniques for summers in New England.

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Rich, Nick and Garbe celebrate one year of the podcast!

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Rich, Nick and Garbe talk about the annual Boston Marathon and the history of Patriots Day.

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Rich and Garbe talk about the Boston College basketball point-shaving scandal in the late 70's.

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Rich and Nick talk about DraftKings origins and ties to New England. 

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Rich and Nick talk about the New England origins of the chocolate chip cookie!

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about the lives of the young foundation of the Boston Celtics. They share interesting stories about the hardships of Marcus Smart, the social advocacy of Jaylen Brown, and the family responsibilities of Jayson Tatum. Hear about the resilience and perseverance of these young athletes and the experiences that have brought them to this point.

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Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about the history of the first Thanksgiving including myths and how the holiday was established in New England. Also hear us complain about the Boston Celtics and their off-season moves. 

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Check out our new format! We're taking a deeper dive into New England topics. Hear Rich, Nick, and Garbe talk about Aerosmith, America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band.  Nick goes into details about the band's conception and history, Garbe talks about Steven Tyler and his personal life, and Rich gives a run down on the band's accomplishments. 

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Rich and Nick talk about the changes to come in the podcast!

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Rich, Nick and Garbe talk about their feelings on the Celtics season. Did the Celtics perform to expectations? What does the future look like for the C's? 

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Nick, Rich and Garbe talk about the shenanigans they've been doing together! Nick's bachelor party was a blast at Graham Lake! The wedding was at St. Anne's Church and The Nonantum in Kennebunk, Maine. Also hear our takes on the Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots (we left baseball out on purpose).

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Rich and Garbe address fan mail this week while Nick is on his honeymoon.  

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Rich, Nick and Garbe switch it up this week with some New England "drunk history".  Hear about Paul Revere's ride to warn Hancock and Adams about the British coming! 

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Episdoe 10! Rich, Nick and Garbe talk about the Celtics potential in the NBA restart. The Celtics are off to a shaky start. What's the deal with Kemba? Tatum is a star in the league, but has he truly arrived? And who is this second Richard we seem to always hear about? 

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Sports are back! Rich, Nick and Garbe focus in on the upcoming MLB and NHL seasons. They talk about the outlook for the Red Sox and Bruins but have a hard time actually listening to each other. Some of these boys need to invest in Q-tips.

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BANGER OR BANGOR? Say it out loud and see for yourself.

Rich, Nick and Garbe talk about the visit Rich and Nick made to Bangor. Hear about our brewery hopping, golf experience and more!

https://oronobrewing.com/

https://www.blackbearmicrobrew.com/

https://www.marshislandbrewing.com/

https://masonsbrewingcompany.com/

https://www.bangorgc.com/

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Rich, Nick and Ryan talk about Cam Newton signing a one year contract with the New England Patriots. How will Cam and the Patriots do this year? How does this influence the legacy of Bill Belichick? Hear our opinions, predictions of the upcoming season NFL season, and our thoughts on the punishment for yet another Patriots cheating scandal. 

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Nick and Rich visit Pony Shack Cider out in Boxborough, MA. Hear all about their trip to this family-owned local cidery, nestled in the heart of apple country in Western Massachusetts. You can find these local ciders at https://www.ponyshackcider.com/shop  Enjoy these refreshing drinks while supporting a small New England based business! 

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Rich, Nick and Ryan take this week to share their thoughts on the murder of George Floyd and the status of professional sports leagues around the country. 

We Like Sportz - The Lonely Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEVdca9U9LM

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Rich, Nick and Ryan talk about their top 3 New England based movies. Hear about Ryan's new puppy and Nick's updates on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. 

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Rich, Nick and Ryan talk about the departure of Tom Brady, the GOAT (or not?), from the New England Patriots. They reminisce on the golden age of the Patriots, debate whether Tom Brady or Bill Belichick deserves the majority of the credit for the Pats success, and talk about Tom's and the Patriot's next steps. 

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Rich, Nick and Ryan talk about their favorite places to eat in New England. Although it might not be the ideal time to take a seat and socialize at these restaurants, it is an important time to support small businesses.

Hometown Picks (10:50)

(10:50) Nick's Famous Roast Beef - North Beverly, MA http://nicksfamousroastbeef.com/

(14:12) George's Sandwich Shop - Biddeford, ME https://www.facebook.com/pages/Georges-Sandwich-Shop/111381438894671

(17:22) Puritan Backroom - Manchester, NH https://www.puritanbackroom.com/

Out of State Picks (20:30)

(20:45) Huot's Seafood Restaurant - Saco, ME https://huotsseafoodrestaurant.com/

(25:42) Barrio - Portsmouth, NH https://barrio-tacos.com/

(29:10) Rein's Deli - Vernon, CT https://www.reinsdeli.com/

Hole in the Wall Picks (31:50)

(31:55) Little Italy Pizzeria - Beverly, MA https://littleitalybeverly.com/

(36:19) Delightful Turkish Mediterranean Food - Framingham, MA https://mediterraneanturkishfood.com/iletisim.php

(40:37) Bayside American Cafe - Portland, ME https://www.baysideamericancafe.com/

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Meet Rich, Nick, and Garbe. In our first episode, we talk about how the current "quarantine" has put a hold on our regular New England activities. We discuss what we wish we were doing during this beautiful springtime in the Northeast and what we're looking forward to in the summertime.

  1. Tribute to the Class of 2020 Video https://www.instagram.com/tv/B971E8zgkCN/?igshid=1mnyoa6pn7syr 15:33
  2. Acadia National Park https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm **25:00

Cadillac Mountain https://acadiamagic.com/CadillacMountain.html 26:00

The Ladder Trail https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/acadia-national-park-ladder-trail-loop 27:00 3. New England Golf Courses 32:00*Pease Golf Coursehttps://www.peasegolf.com/Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club* https://www.sagamoregolf.com/home-sagamore-hampton-golf-course*George Wright* https://www.cityofbostongolf.com/*Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course* https://www.brooklinegolf.com/*Bangor Municipal Golf Coursehttps://www.bangorgc.com/ 4. UNH Homecoming 49:45 https://unhconnect.unh.edu/s/1518/index-1col.aspx?sid=1518&gid=4&pgid=472 5. Friendsgiving picture of some of us cutting the tree that fell into the road! 1:02:55 https://photos.app.goo.gl/v2AZLkK4kNWSMnYp7*https://photos.app.goo.gl/onmSuxKGV2rEuuDi9