Podcasts by From The Newsroom: Cape Cod Times

Song from Mashpee High School graduation ceremony from 2020-07-27T15:29:19

Chemullka Pocknett, a 2004 Mashpee High graduate and a member of the Red Hawk Singers, sang two Wampanoag songs and urged this year’s graduates to bring with them the rich base they built ...

Our mega-Fourth super spectacular show! from 2020-07-02T21:20

Mung returns as the Cape Cod Fun Show gets ready for the biggest weekend of the year--the Fourth of July! We talk swimming, food and Greg says he actually left his house and went to the beach.

"Hightown" interviews with Kathi Scrizzi Driscoll from 2020-05-08T18:38:36

Cape Cod Times writer Kathi Scrizzi Driscoll interviews the creators and actors behind "Hightown," a TV crime drama set in Provincetown that will appear on the STARZ cable network.

Gerry Bedard talks about sepsis awareness from 2020-02-19T21:46

Gerry Bedard talks about sepsis awareness

Marie Seufert talks about the trauma of losing her wife from 2020-02-07T19:42:15

Marie Seufert, 71, talks about the trauma of losing her wife Mary Sidlevicz three years ago and how LGBT bereavement groups on Cape Cod helped her cope. Interview by Cape Cod Times reporter Cynt...

Best chicken nuggets on Cape Cod? from 2019-12-18T21:23

His life is chicken nuggets, so we clucked with excitement when our food guru said he has a candidate for the best chix-nuggs on Cape Cod. Plus local last-minute shopping spots and yummy candy p...

Epic hike in the Province Lands! from 2019-11-13T19:55:19

Find out how you can trek into the wild dunes of the Province Lands at the Cape tip, plus Jack Frost made us do what we hate to do--turn off the outdoor shower and tons of fun events!

The spookiest cemeteries from 2019-10-09T19:56:07

'Tis the season for scaring, so we share our favorite spooky Cape Cod cemeteries plus we get cheesy on our search for the best calzones on the peninsula!

Time to turn off the outdoor shower? from 2019-10-02T19:35:02

With night temps dipping into the 40s we ask the heartbreaking question: Is it time to turn off the outdoor shower? Plus beer and oysters, 80s dance performance and a great weekend walk in West Bar...

Times reporter talks Samaritan hotline story from 2019-09-25T18:50:19

Cape Cod Times reporter Cindy McCormick discusses how the story she wrote about the Samaritan suicide hotline issue on the Cape came to be. 

Epic miniature golf tournament in Yarmouth! from 2019-09-25T17:06:52

Fore! The Scuttlebutt Putt Putt Mini Golf Tournament tees off next week at Skull Island in Yarmouth for prizes and glory!  Plus a dachshund fest and a talk by the state's shark expert.

The best cookies on Cape Cod? from 2019-09-18T20:15:06

Mung and I visit Kayak Cookies in Hyannis, makers of Salty Oats, perhaps Cape Cod's best cookie--plus an amazing weekend of fun stuff to do!

Listen: Cape's top stories with WCAI/News Roundup from 2019-09-09T13:39:22

Cape Cod Times reporter Cindy McCormick joines WCAI's News Roundup segment to talk about the biggest stories on Cape for the Sept. 6 week. 

Hiking Kent's Point in Orleans! from 2019-09-04T20:43:29

Looking for a walk with a big-vista payoff? Try Kent's Point in Orleans--it's our hike of the week--plus great cello concert in Wellfleet and the Seaside Le Mans race!

Listen: Weekly Cape news roundup Aug. 30 from 2019-08-30T17:45:41

Cape Cod Times reporter Kristen Young joined WCAI to talk about about some big stories on the Cape during the week of August 30. Check out the full hour of the news roundup here: https://www.capean...

Interview: All about the Barnstable lunch program from 2019-08-29T21:28:46

Cape Cod Times Food Editor Gwenn Friss talks with Dave Badot, the District Nutritional Coordinator/Liaison for Barnstable schools, about what students can expect this year foodwise. 

Listen: Weekly Cape news roundup Aug 23 from 2019-08-27T14:44:49

The Cape Cod Times reporter Geoff Spillane joined WCAI to talk about about some big stories on the Cape during the Aug 23 week. Be sure to listen to the full hour of the news roundup here: https://...

The quest for crispy tacos! from 2019-08-21T19:38:51

Our hard-charging taco investigator finds what may be the best crispy tacos on Cape Cod--wicked tasty and they don't fall apart after the first bite!

Listen: Times' Gwenn Friss joins WCAI for weekly news roundup from 2019-08-16T19:56:26

Cape Cod Times' Gwenn Friss, a features editor, joined WCAI's Kathryn Eident to talk about the biggest stories for the week of Aug. 16 including shark tagging and controversy with Cumberland Farms.  

Cape Cod Times/WCAI weekly news roundup for Aug. 9 from 2019-08-09T17:55:47

Cindy McCormick, a reporter with the Cape Cod Times, talks about the most important stories this week on the Cape during the weekly news roundup with local radio station WCAI.

A day at the ballpark from 2019-08-02T16:32:04

Listen to what it's like from start to finish to spend a day at a Cape Cod Baseball League game.

Big night at the Bookstore in Wellfleet! from 2019-08-01T14:49:12

Looking for old school Cape Cod dining fun right near the beach? We visit the legendary Bookstore Restaurant in Wellfleet and have a before-dinner beer at the Bombshelter Pub dive bar--it's all par...

Waterfront dining at Pepe's Wharf in Provincetown! from 2019-07-24T19:30:25

Mung dines at Pepe's Wharf in Provincetown and gives us a full report, plus we tell you about the best hiking/swimming trail on Cape Cod! 

Yarmouth tornado police communication from 2019-07-23T19:51:45

Listen to police scanner communication in Yarmouth after a tornado swept through town. This is audio from 12:01 p.m. to 12:21 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. It may not be comprehensive and some of...

Have you ever played beach golf? from 2019-07-17T19:36:25

Fore! We report on an odd sighting of a man playing golf on the beach--hitting balls into the water, then donning a mask and snorkel to retrieve them! Plus we tell you all about the fab Barnstable ...

Waterfront dining spots! from 2019-07-10T19:18:18

Everything tastes better with a water view! We chew on great waterfront dining spots on Cape Cod--let the lobster rolls flow--plus we preview Bear Week in Provincetown.

A nervous return to boogie boarding from 2019-07-03T18:43:39

We report on a recent boogie boarding adventure in Wellfleet--it was a lot of fun, despite shark nerves--plus Greg discovers a pop-up pie place open only in July and August.

Cocktails and a sunset over the water! from 2019-06-19T20:11:14

Mung ventures to an out-of-the-way waterfront restaurant where you can sip drinks by sunset plus how to spend an awesome day in Falmouth!

Thick or thin: The great chowder debate! from 2019-06-12T20:26:52

After diving in to a especially thin chowder in Bourne, we debate one of the biggest issues that faces Cape Cod: do you like thick or thin chowder? Plus we review the new location of Amie Bakery in...

Spohr Gardens: Great spot for a beautiful stroll! from 2019-06-05T19:47:27

Check out Spohr Gardens soon: Six waterfront acres with beautiful flowers and more in Falmouth and it's free! Plus all about snapping turtles on the Cape Cod Fun Show podcast! 

A visit to one of Cape Cod's best beach bars! from 2019-05-29T20:08:34

Our roving (and thirsty) reporter visits one of Cape Cod's best beach bars and brings back a full report, plus hear all about the guy who asked a local butcher to grind custom burger meat--he got a...

Flower power--here comes the Rhododendron Festival! from 2019-05-22T19:56:55

The Rhodeodendron Festival at Heritage Museums and Gardens will blow your mind--in a good way! Plus: is the water too cold for the first swim of the year this holiday weekend?

Retro double feature at the Wellfleet Drive-In! from 2019-05-15T20:48:11

The Wellfleet Drive-In is open for the season, so how about a double feature of 80s classics on the big screen! Plus the legendary Beachcomber bar holds it's locals/season pass night--a sure sign o...

Off the beaten path: Forest Beach Conservation Area from 2019-05-08T17:06:16

South Chatham is home to the delightful Forest Beach Conservation Area, with big views of Nantucket Sound over a lovely marsh, osprey nests and a nice walking path. Find out more!

Giant Santa pool party this weekend! from 2019-05-01T18:48:23

Dozens of Santas are attending a big convention on Cape Cod this weekend and they're throwing a giant pool party that is open to the public!

The first swim of the year from 2019-04-24T19:42:15

Hear what the first swim of the year was like at Long Pond in Wellfleet, plus beautify that fire pit, and find out how to take a lighthouse tour.

Outdoor shower tips! from 2019-04-10T19:15:41

It's time to turn on outdoor shower! We lather up for the season with shower tips plus Mung's quest for real turkey sandwiches and Dr. Greg tells us all about those crazy loud peepers!

Baseball cranks up, spring season in bloom on Cape Sports Now from 2019-04-01T18:10:12

It's no April Fool's joke! Cape Sports Now is back with a new episode previewing the start of baseball and the continuation of the spring season!

Cape Cod's best vistas from 2019-03-20T20:04:20

Looking for room and a view? We tell you where to go to get the best vistas on Cape Cod, plus a guy who was swallowed by a whale, a controversial art exhibit and do you need a beach radio!

Conquer the Provincetown breakwater! from 2019-03-13T19:44:45

Find out about a challenging hike over a giant breakwater to a great lighthouse, plus where to eat Irish food and hear Irish music for St. Patrick's Day!

Find giant rocks on Cape Cod! from 2019-03-06T20:10:04

We rock out with a spirited discussion of where to find the biggest boulders on Cape Cod, plus a report on the new Flashback retro arcade/ bar in Hyannis!

Can you get good fried chicken at a pizza place? from 2019-02-27T20:16:27

We investigate intriguing side items at local pizza places on the Cape Cod Fun Show!

Fun Show 35: Ramen noodle quest from 2019-02-21T17:13:13

We boil down noodle nights on Cape Cod, plus all the great events, food places you gotta try and more--tune in to the Cape Cod Fun Show! 

Fun Show 34: A quest for chicken pot pie! from 2019-02-13T20:12:37

We go on a quest for chicken pot pie and find out about a Cajun dance party!

Fun Show 33: Exploring the Dead Neck Trail! from 2019-02-06T20:12:05

We report on a visit to the eerie, beautiful Dead Neck Trail in Mashpee, plus we toast an upcoming dark beer festival in Hyannis!

How to grow cannabis--C. L. Fornari talk on Sunday! from 2019-01-30T16:45:30

Find out about a "Cannabis Propogation" talk this weekend in Hyannis plus we tiptoe over the boardwalk at the spooky Atlantic White Cedar Swamp.

Fun Show 31: Retro arcade/bar to open in Hyannis! from 2019-01-23T20:10:37

Find out about the upcoming opening of Flashback, a retro arcade/bar on Main Street in Hyannis plus tons of other fun stuff coming up on Cape Cod!

Fun Show 30: Bowling with BBQ and a great hike! from 2019-01-16T18:28:24

We report on a delicious trip to The Alley Bowling + BBQ in Orleans and highlight a hike to one of the great views on Cape Cod!

Fun Show 29: A trip to Devil's Purse Brewing Co. from 2019-01-09T20:12:25

With growlers in hand, we roll over to the very hip Devil's Purse Brewing Company in South Dennis for fresh local beer!

Cape Sports Now: Nantucket swim coach interview, local sports roundup from 2019-01-07T19:12:25

Nantucket swim coach Jim Pignato joins Matt and Steve to talk about the Cape Cod Classic Swim Meet, plus all the latest basketball and hockey talk on Cape Sports Now.

Fun Show 28: Why do Cape Codders love pickup trucks? from 2019-01-02T22:10:04

We delve into the great mystery of pickup truck love on Cape Cod, plus Greg actually leaves his house and visits high Head in North Truro!

Fun Show 27: Last minute local gifts and burlesque! from 2018-12-19T20:25:14

Quick tips for cool spots to get last minute gifts plus a sassy and classy burlesque show heading our way this weekend!

Fun Show 26: Cool local gift ideas from 2018-12-12T19:31:55

More local holiday gift suggestions plus a rowdy battle over whether "Home Alone" is the best holiday movie ever and where to eat like Scrooge!

Cape Sports Now: Playoff potential for Cape teams from 2018-10-15T22:03:24

Three league championships loom as Cape football teams enter the last week of the regular season. Matt and Steve give their takes on the playoff potential for all local teams on the latest Cape Spo...

Cape Sports Now: Playoffs loom for Cape football teams from 2018-10-08T20:13:58

 Only two weeks are left in the regular football season. Matt and Steve evaluate which teams are in the best shape with playoffs looming on the latest Cape Sports Now.

Coast Guard mayday call of alleged murder on Captain Billy Haver from 2018-09-26T20:39:16

A Mexican man in the country illegally has been charged with killing one crew member and assaulting several others with a hammer and a knife on board a fishing boat Sunday afternoon about 55 miles ...

Fatal shark attack audio from Wellfleet Fire Department from 2018-09-15T22:36:26

Listen to emergency broadcast audio from the Wellfleet Fire Department about the fatal shark attack from noon-12:30 p.m.  This has been edited only for length and clarity. 

Lt. Michael Hurley describes shark bite response from 2018-09-15T18:02:35

Witness describes shark bite incident in Wellfleet from 2018-09-15T17:22:51

CCTLive: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's land quest, layoffs at an iconic Cape business and more from 2018-09-13T14:08:28

Today on CCTLive, we talk about local preparations to help out in response to Hurricane Florence, news about layoffs at the Cape Cod Potato Chips factory in Hyannis and major developments in the Ma...

CCTLive: Erosion, a Wampanoag Tribe lawsuit and the latest on missing priest from 2018-08-23T14:08:18

Today on CCTLive, we'll talk about plans to address erosion at Town Neck Beach in Sandwich, a lawsuit by a Wampanoag Tribe member and a mystery in Texas with Cape Cod connections.

Truro shark bite fire department audio during incident from 2018-08-20T15:12:20

Listen to the scanner dispatches from the Truro Fire Department during the shark bite at Long Nook Beach in Truro on Aug. 15. This has been edited only for length and clarity. 

Cotuit fatal crash: Audio from Mashpee police and fire depts. from 2018-07-28T20:22:27

Listen to emergency broadcast communications from the Mashpee police and fire departments about the fatal crash early Saturday morning.

Listen: Cape and Islands DA O'Keefe's press conference on shooting from 2018-07-28T02:08:38

Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe gives a press conference about the shooting in Falmouth where two police officers were shot, as well as the suspect. 

Listen: Police scanner audio of Falmouth shooting involving 2 officers and suspect from 2018-07-28T01:40:54

Listen to the police scanner audio during the moment two Falmouth police officers and a suspect were shot on Ashley Drive on Friday. 

In this episode: Fireworks spots, best burgers, boardwalk updates from 2018-06-27T20:56:06

In this episode: Fireworks spots, best burgers, boardwalk updates

Listen: Cape skin cancer rate ranked 3rd highest in country from 2018-06-13T15:16:13

Listen to traditional last call for Yarmouth police Sgt. Sean Gannon from 2018-04-19T20:31:20

Bag pipes play, tolling of the bells following the funeral Mass from 2018-04-18T19:45:48

The Rev. Paul Caron, St. Pius X Church pastor, talks about slain police Sgt. Sean Gannon from 2018-04-18T19:23:01

CCTLive episode 5: Pot in Bourne, ferry woes and more from 2018-03-29T15:24:52

Today on CCTLive: more on ferry problems, Bourne on pot and news from the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s land in trust hopes.