Podcasts by STRIVECast
The STRIVECast is a new podcast brought to you by the team at STRIVE in South Portland, Maine — bringing you engaging, hilarious, and thoughtful conversation through one interview week by week. Co-Hosted by two young men with Down Syndrome, the STRIVECast aims to change the voices we typically hear on the radio and through podcasts, as well as to provide meaningful dialogues with all sorts of public figures in our world. We are very proud to be both hosted AND edited by people with disabilities! Like what you hear? Shoot us an email at strivecast@pslstrive.org!
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Season 6, Episode 11: STRIVE's JV Caroline Dragani! from 2023-12-13T00:02:52
On this episode of the podcast, the team chats with STRIVE’s ...
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Season 6, Episode 10: Morgan Woodhouse, friend of the pod! from 2023-12-05T23:57:38
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Season 6, Episode 9: The team hangs out as a STRIVECast fam! from 2023-11-29T00:27:41
On this episode of the podcast, the team hangs out as a STRIV...
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Season 6, Episode 8: STRIVECast Celebrates Thanksgiving Together!! from 2023-11-21T23:59:33
On this episode of the STRIVECast the team celebrates Thanksg...
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Season 6, Episode 7: Erica Berman, Executive Director with Veggies to Table from 2023-11-15T00:53:48
This episode of the STRIVECast, the team interviews Er...
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Season 6, Episode 6: STRIVE Auction! from 2023-11-08T00:32:24
This episode of the STRIVECast is auction themed! We play a r...
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Season 6, Episode 5: Halloween as a STRIVECast fam! from 2023-10-31T23:17:29
On this episode of the podcast, the team celebrates Halloween...
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Season 6, Episode 4: Billie Watson, Youth Programs Manager with Cultivating Community! from 2023-10-24T22:34:19
On this episode of the podcast, the team chats with Billie Wa...
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Season 6, Episode 3: Fun as a STRIVECast fam! from 2023-10-17T22:43:26
On this episode of the podcast, the team has some fun as a ST...
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Season 6, Episode 2: Having fun as a podcast fam! from 2023-10-10T22:43:58
On this episode, the team has some fun as a podcast fam! Jeff...
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Season 6, Episode 1: Aaron Libby from Libby&Son U-Picks! from 2023-10-03T22:33:35
Happy Season 6 of the STRIVECast! On this episode, the team c...
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Season 5, Episode 52: Happy 5 year STRIVECastiversary! from 2023-09-26T22:18:41
On this episode of the STRIVECast, the team closes out season...
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Season 5, Episode 51: Dr. Stacy Stewart, Senior Career Advisor at USM! from 2023-09-19T22:50:41
On this episode of the STRIVECast, the team chats with Dr. St...
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STRIVECast Season 5, Episode 50: Kevin from Kevin on the Roof fundraising event! from 2023-09-12T20:15
On this episode of the STRIVECast, the team chats with THE Ke...
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STRIVECast Season 5, Episode 49: Liam, art assistant from STRIVE Studios from 2023-09-05T22:35:16
On this episode of the STRIVECast, the team chats with Liam, ...
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Season 5, Episode 48: Interview with our own Sound&Video Engineer, Ryan! from 2023-08-29T20:14:38
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Season 5, Episode 47: Interview with our summer intern, Tasha! from 2023-08-22T23:04:44
On this episode of the STRIVECast, the team chats with our su...
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Season 5, Episode 46: Hannaford Dietician, April Byron! from 2023-08-15T22:48:12
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Season 5, Episode 45: The team hangs out together! from 2023-08-08T23:43:30
On this episode of the STRIVECast, it’s just the STRIVECast t...
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Season 5, Episode 44: The team hangout together from 2023-08-01T22:40:58
On this episode of the STRIVECast, it’s just the STRIVECast team! We have some fun asking each other lightning round questions and more! Also in the episode Jeff answers a listener question abou...
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Season 5, Episode 43: Newly Wed Game between our Community Supports Manager, Maggie and her fiancé Will from 2023-07-25T22:21:43
On this episode of the STRIVECast, the team plays another round of the Newlywed Game! The matchup is between our Community Supports Manager, Maggie and her fiancé, Will, against Noel and Jeff! W...
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Season 5, Episode 42: Cheryl Laz, a naturalist and Board of Directors for Maine Master Naturalist Program from 2023-07-18T23:37:10
On this episode of the STRIVECast, the team talks to Cheryl Laz! Cheryl is a naturalist and is on the Board of Directors for Maine Master Naturalist Program. Thanks so much for joining us, Chery...
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Season 5, Episode 41: We hang out as a podcast family! from 2023-07-11T23:53:17
On this episode of the STRIVECast, the team hangs as a podcast family! Jeff gives a listener advice, Noel share’s tips about STRIVE’s upcoming 5K (this Sunday… there’s still time to register!), ...
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Season 5, Episode 40: Independence Day from 2023-07-04T13:00
On this episode of the STRIVECast, we show you the top bloopers of all seasons of the STRIVECast. Hope you all get lots of laughs of the mistakes and goof-ups we've made! This episode is sponsor...
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Season 5, Episode 39: Steve Thomas, Executive Director of the Southern Maine Chapter of the Red Cross! from 2023-06-27T22:52:04
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Season 5, Episode 38: Jeanie, a local Master Gardener! from 2023-06-20T22:31:49
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Season 5, Episode 37: STRIVECast family hang out from 2023-06-13T22:12:50
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Season 5, Episode 36: Nola Fennessy and her twin Nora Lemiux from 2023-06-06T22:46:48
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Season 5, Episode 35: Hanging out as a podcast family! from 2023-05-30T22:37:17
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Season 5, Episode 34: Madi, a senior at Cheverus High School from 2023-05-23T22:51:44
Welcome back to another episode of the STRIVECast! On today’s episode, the group interviews Madi, a senior at Cheverus High School who selected STRIVE to do her May project on! Thanks for joinin...
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Season 5, Episode 33: C.J. Opperthauser, Executive Director of Friends of Congress Square Park! from 2023-05-16T22:57:36
This week it’s a Men’s club Tuesday- and Whitney and Alex are on assignment! Join the guys as they interview C.J. Opperthauser, Executive Director of Friends of Congress Square Park! We’ll als...
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Season 5, Episode 32: Alicia Heyburn – Executive Director of Teens to Trails! from 2023-05-09T22:16:43
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Season 5, Episode 31: Hanging as a podcast family! from 2023-05-02T22:08:28
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Season 5, Episode 30: Ask our own Noel from 2023-04-25T23:51:52
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Season 5, Episode 29: Jazmin from Dean’s Sweets! from 2023-04-18T23:14:02
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Season 5, Episode 28: STRIVE Rocks 2023! from 2023-04-11T22:55:52
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Season 5, Episode 27: Nola Fennessy from LegalShield from 2023-04-04T22:15:11
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Season 5, Episode 26: Bill Green's Maine from 2023-03-29T00:43:34
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Season 5, Episode 25: World Down Syndrome Day! from 2023-03-21T21:07:25
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Season 5 Episode 24: Snow Day Spectacular! from 2023-03-14T20:17
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Season 5 Episode 23: Annie from WEX! from 2023-03-07T22:38:56
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Season 5, Episode 22: Madeline Oerth from NY Marine Rescue Center! from 2023-02-28T23:37:34
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Season 5, Episode 21: Laura Berry from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania! from 2023-02-21T23:28:24
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Season 5, Episode 20: Valentine's Day! from 2023-02-14T22:28:19
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Season 5, Episode 19: Erin Kelly from Preble Street’s Rapid Re-Housing Program! from 2023-02-07T23:30:10
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Season 5, Episode 18: Kirsten Bell, a Park Ranger at Blue Marsh Lake in Pennsylvania from 2023-02-01T00:06:24
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Season 5, Episode 17: Brie Robichaud, Education Outreach Specialist with the Osher Map Library! from 2023-01-24T23:43:29
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Season 5, Episode 16: Heather Arvidson from the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program from 2023-01-18T00:05:03
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Season 5, Episode 15: Caro Woodard, a Jesuit Volunteer from 2023-01-10T23:25:40
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Season 5, Episode 14: Erin Baumgartner, founder of Family Dinner! from 2023-01-04T00:00:58
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Season 5, Episode 13: Early New Year's Celebration from 2022-12-27T22:19:15
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Season 5, Episode 12: Sean McElwee from his t-shirt company, Seanese! from 2022-12-21T00:24:08
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Season 5, Episode 11: Tara Balch, Communications Director at Maine Needs! from 2022-12-13T23:19:38
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Season 5, Episode 10: Mary Zwolinski, Executive Director of Wayside Food Programs! from 2022-12-07T00:10:43
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Season 5, Episode 9: Giving Tuesday! from 2022-11-30T00:40:02
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Season 5, Episode 8: Thanksgiving! from 2022-11-22T22:52:31
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Season 5, Episode 7: Our Jesuit Volunteer, Casey! from 2022-11-15T21:57:58
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Season 5, Episode 6: STRIVE's 18th Annual Auction this week! from 2022-11-08T22:42:50
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Season 5, Episode 5: Nanci Boutet, the Executive Director of Special Surfers from 2022-11-01T21:31:18
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Season 5, Episode 4: STRIVE’s 18th annual auction! from 2022-10-25T19:44:26
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Season 5, Episode 3: Lisa King, Yoga Teacher with Sea Change Yoga! from 2022-10-18T20:23:17
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Season 5, Episode 2: STRIVECast Season 5, Episode 2: Lawny Saleeby from Scapegoats! from 2022-10-11T20:19:40
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Season 5, Episode 1: Katelynn Davis, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Dempsey Center! from 2022-10-04T20:17:10
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Season 4, Episode 52: Stephanie Clement, from Friends of Acadia! from 2022-09-27T23:54:12
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Season 4, Episode 51: Emma Davis, Principal Dancer with the Maine State Ballet! from 2022-09-20T20:51:32
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Season 4, Episode 50: Kevin on the Roof 2022! from 2022-09-13T22:28:54
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Season 4, Episode 49: Check-in of Ryan's recent honeymoon! from 2022-09-07T00:00:26
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Season 4, Episode 48: Whitney's soon to be newlywed, Dan! from 2022-08-30T12:00
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Season 4, Episode 47: Coach Kevin Woodhouse! from 2022-08-23T21:07:41
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Season 4, Episode 46: Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right! from 2022-08-17T00:59:11
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Season 4, Episode 45: Great White Sharks from our friend Jon! from 2022-08-09T22:21:16
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Season 4, Episode 44: STRIVE for 5: Foden Road 5K from 2022-08-02T21:57:44
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Season 4, Episode 43: Local artist Dave Berrang from 2022-07-26T23:13:32
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Season 4, Episode 42: Abby, PSL STRIVE WAVES Program Coordinator from 2022-07-19T22:04:09
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Season 4, Episode 41: We interview our own cohost, Alex! from 2022-07-12T22:24:31
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the team interviews our very own STRIVE Program and Events Coordinator (and podcast traffic director), Alex Woodhouse! Alex sees what it’s like to get aske...
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Season 4, Episode 40: 4th of July edition! from 2022-07-05T17:00
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Season 4, Episode 39: Ryan's soon to be newly wed, Hillary! from 2022-07-01T07:00:13
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, the team celebrates Ryan’s upcoming nuptials by playing the STRIVECast version of “The Newly Wed Game”! Our actual (soon to be) newlywed...
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Season 4, Episode 38: STRIVECast plays Facebook Marketplace Price is Right! from 2022-06-21T22:03:35
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Season 4, Episode 37: Emma Tiedemann, the Director of Broadcasting for the Portland Sea Dogs! from 2022-06-14T22:33:34
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Season 4, Episode 36: Joe Reardon from Saco Biddeford Savings Bank! from 2022-06-07T21:35:11
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the teams talks with Joe Reardon from Saco Biddeford Savings Bank! He tells us all about himself and his job as a banker, and he wears many fun hats while ...
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Season 4, Episode 35: Liam and Sage, two Cheverus High School students! from 2022-05-31T21:55:32
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Season 4, Episode 34: Jessica and Jordan of Sweet Jordan’s! from 2022-05-24T22:00:47
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Season 4, Episode 33: Dugan Murphy, owner and guide of Portland By The Foot! Dugan! from 2022-05-17T21:36:31
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Season 4, Episode 32: Matthew Hessburg, chef and creator of Matthew’s Bonfire BBQ! from 2022-05-10T20:17:07
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Season 4, Episode 31: STRIVE Rocks 2022! from 2022-05-03T21:08:33
Today’s episode of the STRIVECast is dedicated to STRIVE Rocks 2022! We share all you need to know about the big event coming up on May 20th! The team also shares some of their favori...
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Season 4, Episode 30: Maryann Cocoa-Leffler and Janine Leffler from 2022-04-26T20:29:18
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Season 4, Episode 29: Amy Stacey Curtis, artist-in-residence at the University of Southern Maine from 2022-04-19T21:33:58
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Season 4, Episode 28: Julie Mulkern, Executive Director of WinterKids! from 2022-04-12T21:39:08
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Season 4, Episode 27: Mallory Brooke, chief meteorologist and owner of Nor’easter Weather Consulting! from 2022-04-05T22:37:11
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Season 4, Episode 26: Connor from Clark Insurance! from 2022-03-29T22:20:08
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Season 4, Episode 25: Emily and Lisa of Emily’s Designs! from 2022-03-22T20:07:47
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Season 4, Episode 24: Friend of STRIVE, Judge Goranites from 2022-03-15T20:47:26
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Season 4, Episode 23: Gabi, founder of Gabi’s Grounds Coffee from 2022-03-08T22:52:54
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the teams talks with Gabi, founder of Gabi’s Grounds Coffee in Raleigh, North Carolina! She tells us about starting her business and shares some advice for...
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Season 4, Episode 22: Sam Zager, Maine State Representative from 2022-03-01T21:05
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the teams talks with Sam Zager. He tells us all about his job as a family physician and as a current Maine State Representative. Thanks for joining us, Sam...
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Season 4, Episode 21: Kiana Plumer, STRIVE U Employment Coordinator here at STRIVE! from 2022-02-22T21:50:41
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Season 4, Episode 20: Eileen Veroneau Brown, Director of Development and Communications at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine from 2022-02-15T23:15:30
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the teams talks with Eileen Veroneau Brown, Director of Development and Communications at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine. She tells us all abou...
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Season 4, Episode 19: Stephanie Smit and Meghan Austin, Shelter Directors at PAWS Animal Adoption Center! from 2022-02-08T23:43:57
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the teams talk with Stephanie Smit and Meghan Austin, Shelter Directors at PAWS Animal Adoption Center! They tell us all about the great work PAWS does and...
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Season 4, Episode 18: Stephen Clark, Executive Director of Haven Camps, Inc. from 2022-02-01T23:51:45
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the teams talks with Stephen Clark, Executive Director of Haven Camps, Inc. He tells us all about some of the amazing businesses they operate, including Ge...
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Season 4, Episode 17: Allison Fogarty, CEO of Doggy Delights by Allison! from 2022-01-25T23:50:17
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Season 4, Episode 16: Paul Drinan, Executive Director of Friends of Fort Gorges! from 2022-01-18T23:16:32
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the teams talks to Paul Drinan, Executive Director of Friends of Fort Gorges! He tells us all about one of Portland’s coolest parks and some exciting thing...
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Season 4, Episode 15: Scott Taylor, Friend of STRIVE! from 2022-01-11T22:29:15
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Season 4, Episode 14: Kelly and Karen Neville, founders of Special Sparkle! from 2022-01-04T23:55
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the teams talks with Kelly and Karen Neville, founders of Special Sparkle. They tell us all about their jewelry and what it’s like to start, and run, their...
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Season 4, Episode 13: New Year's! from 2021-12-29T00:10:18
On this week’s episode of the STRIVECast, the gang celebrates New Year’s! The team reflects on the year, talk about their own New Year’s resolutions and the tables are turned when Alex asks the ...
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Season 4, Episode 12: April Kalde – Volunteer Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore from 2021-12-21T23:24:33
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Season 4, Episode 11: Ray Richard and Sue Wall – President and Treasurer of Portland Wheelers from 2021-12-14T23:03:46
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Season 4, Episode 10: Jeana Roth, Community Engagement Director at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland from 2021-12-07T23:12:30
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Season 4, Episode 9: Sarah Stickney, Operations Director at Portland Community Squash from 2021-11-30T23:18:57
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Season 4, Episode 8: Kristen Miale, President of Good Shepherd Food Bank from 2021-11-23T23:22:21
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the team talks to Kristen Miale, President of Good Shepherd Food Bank. Kristen tells us all about Good Shepherd Food Bank and all they do to help people t...
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Season 4, Episode 7: Kathryn Sargent – Executive Director of The Locker Project from 2021-11-16T22:56:47
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, the team talks to Kathryn Sargent – Executive Director of The Locker Project. Kathryn tells us all about The Locker Project and all that goes into making ...
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Season 4, Episode 6: Ethan Hipple - Director of Portland Maine Parks, Recreation&Facilities Department from 2021-11-09T23:51:52
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the team talks to Ethan Hipple - Director of
Season 4, Episode 5: STRIVE's 17th Annual Auction! from 2021-11-02T22:31:50
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, the team talks about one of STRIVE’s biggest events- the annual #auction! Our 17th annual auction is happening NOW! Live #bidding closes tomorrow...
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Season 4, Episode 4: Lori McCartney from Two Fat Cats Bakery! from 2021-10-26T22:09:28
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Season 4, Episode 3: Lindsay Knapp, founder of Forgotten Orchard! from 2021-10-19T22:17:35
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Season 4, Episode 2: Marie Klein-Christie, Director of International Development at Safe Passage! from 2021-10-12T22:26:17
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Season 4, Episode 1: Mary Kate Kwasnik, program manager with Girls on the Run Maine! from 2021-10-05T23:11:14
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Season 3, Episode 52: Todd Backus from Portland Stage from 2021-09-28T23:05:11
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Season 3, Episode 51: Kevin on the Roof 2021! from 2021-09-21T22:33:18
On a VERY special episode of the #STRIVECast, the team interviews our superhero volunteer Kevin Fitzpatrick, AKA, Kevin On The Roof! Kevin joins us LIVE from the roof of Patriot Subaru, 28 hours...
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Season 3, Episode 50: Emily Durgin, professional runner for Adidas! from 2021-09-14T21:11:42
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Season 3, Episode 49: STRIVE for 5 Foden Road 5K! from 2021-09-08T00:00:59
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Season 3, Episode 48: Kara Wooldrik of Portland Trails! from 2021-08-31T20:21:01
In this week’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Kara Wooldrik of Portland Trails! The gang learns about how the 70+ miles of trails throughout Greater Portland are creating healthier com...
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Season 3, Episode 47: Kate Vickery, CEO of Make A Wish Maine! from 2021-08-24T21:25:07
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Season 3, Episode 46: Olivia Loneman, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England from 2021-08-17T22:28:48
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Season 3, Episode 45: Justin Strasburger of Full Plates, Full Potential from 2021-08-10T21:45:27
In this weeks episode of the STRIVECast, the gang interviews Justin Strasburger the Executive Director of Full Plates, Full Potential. Learn about the work they are doing in Maine! Noel puts a...
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Season 3, Episode 44: Daniel Ungier from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens! from 2021-08-03T22:46:23
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast we interview Daniel Ungier, Vice President of Guest Experience and Education at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens! Daniel tells us all about the gardens i...
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Season 3, Episode 43: PSL STRIVE Community Services Program Manager, Maggie Bohrmann! from 2021-07-27T22:25:12
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview our very own Maggie Bohrmann – our Community Services Program Manager here at PSL/STRIVE! Maggie tells us all about her role and the exciting ...
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Season 3, Episode 42: Will Groves of the Ronald McDonald House! from 2021-07-20T21:50:15
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with Will Groves, House Manager at the Ronald McDonald House here in Portland! Will tells us all about the important opportunity that the house...
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Season 3, Episode 41: Annika Schmidt from Garbage to Garden! from 2021-07-13T22:02:11
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff, Noel, and the gang sit down with Annika Schmidt, the Marketing Manager at Garbage to Garden! Annika tell us all about the important work they do in t...
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Season 3, Episode 40: Nick Whiston from The Telling Room! from 2021-07-06T22:35:14
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Nick Whiston, Program Director at The Telling Room! Nick tells us all about his role there and the important work they do in our co...
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Season 3, Episode 39: Todd Lapointe from VIP Eyes in Portland! from 2021-06-29T22:20:34
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Todd Lapointe- an optician with VIP Eyes here in Portland! Todd and Susie are old time pals – and he tells our whole team about his...
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Season 3, Episode 38: Katrina Venhuizen from EcoMaine! from 2021-06-22T22:14:47
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Katrina Venhuizen of EcoMaine! Katrina tells us about all things recycling, all of the awesome work EcoMaine does, and even tells u...
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Season 3, Episode 37: The Susie Special! from 2021-06-15T21:46:57
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview the one and only Producer Susie! We also play a beach-themed Susie’s Q’s, hear a poem about Jack and Jill from Noel, and here who J...
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Season 3, Episode 36: Chris Kast of Funtown Splashtown USA! from 2021-06-08T21:36:31
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Chris Kast, of Funtown Splashtown USA! Chris tell us all about Funtown’s exciting plans to re-open for the summer, and even gives u...
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Season 3, Episode 35: The White House, Wizards, and More! from 2021-06-01T21:20:32
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang takes a week off from interviewing, and hangs out together as a podcast #fam! We’re joined by our friend Jon Keely, for another awesome segment of...
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Season 3, Episode 34: John Naylor of Rosemont Market! from 2021-05-25T23:28:36
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with John Naylor, owner and CEO of Rosemont Market! John tells us all about how Rosemont Market came to be in the Portland area, and abo...
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Season 3, Episode 33: Michaela McVetty of Sisters Gourmet Deli! from 2021-05-18T22:12:16
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Season 3, Episode 32: Mike Lamberti of Proper Chop Woodworking! from 2021-05-11T21:45:11
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview longtime friend of STRIVE, Mike Lamberti! Mike runs his own custom woodworking company called Proper Chop Woodworking and tell us all about it...
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Season 3, Episode 31: Jeff Shaw of Maine Academy of Modern Music! from 2021-05-04T22:54:21
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Jeff Shaw from Maine Academy of Modern Music! He tells us all about how the organization got started, and all the awesome work they...
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Season 3, Episode 30: Dave Aceto of Arcadia National Bar! from 2021-04-27T21:47:50
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Dave Aceto, owner of Acadia National Bar in Portland! Jeff and Noel ask Dave all about this Portland staple's role in our community, and he te...
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Season 3, Episode 29: Kurt and Kelly Stokes of Dirigo Treasures Maine! from 2021-04-20T21:56:22
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Kurt and Kelly Stokes, who have created an AWESOME Maine-based competition game, Dirigo Treasures Maine! Check out their Facebook p...
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Season 3, Episode 28: The STRIVE Rocks 2021 Episode! from 2021-04-13T21:43:16
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down and chats about all things STRIVE Rocks 2021! Our biggest fundraising event of the year is happening May 7th at 8pm – and you...
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Season 3, Episode 27: Daniel Westhoven from Greely High School from 2021-04-06T20:52:31
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Daniel Westhoven from Greely High School. Daniel tells us about his role at the high school as well as the community organization, ...
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Season 3, Episode 26: Quincy Hentzel, Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce! from 2021-03-30T22:59:01
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Quincy Hentzel, CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce! Quincy tells us all about the important role the Chamber plays in...
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Season 3, Episode 25: Jason Beattie of World Gym! from 2021-03-23T21:46:33
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Jason Beattie, Training Manager at World Gym! Jason chats all about personal fitness, nutrition, his favorite parts of his job…...
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Season 3, Episode 24: Lee Urban! from 2021-03-16T22:29:04
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Lee Urban! Lee is a local musician (among many other things) here in the Portland area, and has started an organization called ...
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Season 3, Episode 23: Meghan Torjussen from WMTW! from 2021-03-09T23:42:31
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with News Anchor Meghan Torjussen from WMTW! Meghan tells us all about how she got into journalism, some of her favorite stories that she’s cov...
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Season 3, Episode 22: Todd Gutner of News Center Maine! from 2021-03-03T00:52:43
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Chief Meteorologist Todd Gutner of News Center Maine! Todd is also a co-host of the Blake Show with Kelly and Todd over on Coast 93...
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Season 3, Episode 21: Nate Barr of Zootility! from 2021-02-23T23:32:39
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with President and Founder of Zootility, Nate Barr! Nate tells us all about the awesome tools that they make right here in Portland Maine! You ...
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Season 3, Episode 20: Wendy Forkas of Community Catalyst from 2021-02-16T22:20:42
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Wendy Forkas of Community Catalyst, in California! STRIVE and Community Catalyst have recently launched a brand-new partnership where many of ...
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Season 3, Episode 19: Rebecca Williams of Best Buddies Maine! from 2021-02-09T23:28:16
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Rebecca Williams of Best Buddies Maine- a new program in our area! Rebecca tells us all about Best Buddies, what they do, and t...
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Season 3, Episode 18: Shannon and Brianna from Case Management! from 2021-02-02T23:46:38
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Shannon Emerson and Brianna Meister of our Case Management department at PSL/STRIVE! They tell us all about the important work ...
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Season 3, Episode 17: Anna and Sophia of Summertime Gallery! from 2021-01-26T21:49:05
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Anna Schechter and Sophia Cosmadopolous of Summertime Gallery! Summertime is both an art studio and gallery in Brooklyn, New York, ...
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Season 3, Episode 16: Mayor of Portland, Kate Snyder! from 2021-01-19T23:09:30
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we’re joined by Portland’s very own Mayor, Kate Snyder! Mayor Snyder tells us all about her role in our city, how COVID-19 has impacted her role, what she ...
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Season 3, Episode 15: Jim Cloutier! from 2021-01-13T00:25:43
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with attorney, community member, and Susie’s dad, Jim Cloutier! Jim tells us all about his work at Cloutier, Conley and Duffet, what it’s like...
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Season 3, Episode 14: Jessica Walton from UNE! from 2021-01-05T22:45:08
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with longtime friend of STRIVE, Jessica Walton! Jessica is a professor of Occupational Therapy at UNE, and tells us all about the wo...
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Season 3, Episode 13: New Year’s Extravaganza…2020 Edition! from 2020-12-29T13:00
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the team takes a break from our busy interview schedule and just hangs out as a podcast #fam! We play a fun round of one of our favorite games, Facebook Ma...
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Season 3, Episode 12: Mitch Waterman of Goodfire Brewing! from 2020-12-23T00:49:48
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with longtime friend of STRIVE, Mitch Waterman! Mitch works over at Goodfire Brewing Co., which has generously been a part of our annual...
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Season 3, Episode 11: Cary Tyson of Portland Downtown! from 2020-12-15T22:31:16
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Cary Tyson, Executive Director of Portland Downtown! Cary tells us all about what exciting plans Portland Downtown has in the works...
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Season 3, Episode 10: Nell Shipman of Portland Ballet! from 2020-12-08T23:22:27
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Nell Shipman, Artistic Director and Executive Director of Portland Ballet! Nell tells us all about her awesome role, as well as the...
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Season 3, Episode 9: Chef Brad Morrison of Have Chef Will Travel! from 2020-12-01T23:18:23
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview long-time STRIVE friend, Chef Brad Morrison! Brad owns and operates (with his wonderful wife, Betsy!) a fantastic catering business...
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Season 3, Episode 8: Tom Talbott of Patriot Subaru! from 2020-11-24T23:10:42
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down for a second time with our friend Tom Talbott of Patriot Subaru! Tom joins the pod again to talk about Patriot Subaru’s mission, val...
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Season 3, Episode 7: Katie Collins, STRIVE Director of Programs! from 2020-11-18T00:02:56
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Director of Programs at STRIVE, Katie Collins! Katie is a longtime friend of the gang, and chats all about her role overseeing our ...
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Season 3, Episode 6: Architect Austin Smith! from 2020-11-10T23:54:11
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Austin Smith - local architect and winner of the coveted STRIVE Auction item of being a podcast guest! Austin tells us all about hi...
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Season 3, Episode 5: STRIVE Volunteer Peggy Ceresia! from 2020-11-03T23:34:28
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview their old friend - STRIVE's former volunteer Peggy Ceresia! Peggy joined us through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in 2015-2016, and ha...
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Season 3, Episode 4: Rick Langley from Disability Rights Maine! from 2020-10-27T23:44:08
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with Rick Langley of Disability Rights Maine! Rick has been leading the charge of working on their Voting Access program to make sure individua...
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Season 3, Episode 3: Jon Paradise from Town&Country Federal Credit Union! from 2020-10-20T21:59:22
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Jon Paradise- VP of PR and Communication at Town & Country Federal Credit Union! Jon tells us all about TCFCU’s goals, mission,...
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Season 3, Episode 2: Nancy Rankin from UNE! from 2020-10-13T22:16:29
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang interviews Nancy Rankin - who works at the University of New England! Nancy tells us all about her work in teaching various human development and ...
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Season 3, Episode 1: Chris Harper and Liana Marks from Whole Children! from 2020-10-06T23:49:20
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we kick off a fresh new season of our show – with two new segments, “Ask Jeff” and “Noeletry” – Poetry by Noel! Today Jeff and Noel interview Chris Harper ...
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Season 2, Episode 52: Catching Up with Miss Maine! from 2020-09-29T21:35:30
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Season 2, Episode 51: Kevin on the Roof! from 2020-09-22T22:18:29
On a VERY special episode of the #STRIVECast, the team interviews our superhero volunteer Kevin Fitzpatrick, AKA, Kevin On The Roof! Kevin joins us LIVE from the roof of Patriot Subaru, 90 hours...
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Season 2, Episode 50: Mia Bogyo from CMCA! from 2020-09-15T20:54:39
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview our good friend Mia Bogyo from the Center for Maine Contemporary Art! Mia tells us all about the museum, and their exciting upcomin...
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Season 2, Episode 49: STRIVECast Fam Hang Out! from 2020-09-08T21:25:50
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the podcast fam takes a Labor Day holiday from interviews, and just hangs out together - but still with our usual segments! Stick around for a Portland-the...
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Season 2, Episode 48: Upcoming STRIVE Events! from 2020-09-01T22:36:46
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Noel and Susie interview the STRIVE events team – who also just happen to be Pete, Whitney, and Olivia! They tell us all about our THREE upcoming STRIVE ev...
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Season 2, Episode 47: STRIVE’s Newest Intern, Melissa! from 2020-08-25T22:03:46
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with our new intern Melissa, who joins us from the University of New England! Melissa tells us all about what she’s looking forward to this sem...
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Season 2, Episode 46: Elizabeth McLellan from Partners for World Health! from 2020-08-18T23:12:39
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with President and Founder of Partners for World Health, Elizabeth McLellan! Elizabeth tells us all about how she started this incre...
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Season 2, Episode 45: Chris Martin from Norway Savings Bank! from 2020-08-11T21:08:47
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview long-time friend of STRIVE Chris Martin, who works at Norway Savings Bank! Chris tells us all about his role at the bank, and gets ...
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Season 2, Episode 44: Jess Antonez from GMRI! from 2020-08-04T21:36:52
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Jess Antonez from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute! Jess tells us all about her fun job in their education department, and gives us some g...
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Season 2, Episode 43: Doug Hitchcox from the Maine Audubon from 2020-07-28T21:59:23
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Season 2, Episode 42: Hayley Smith-Rose from Hot Radio Maine! from 2020-07-21T23:26:21
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Season 2, Episode 41: The 2nd Annual STRIVE Rocks Episode from 2020-07-14T21:58:33
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Susie interview…(drumroll please) Pete and Noel! Pete and Noel have both been to all 16 STRIVE Rocks events, so give us a glimpse into our big eve...
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Season 2, Episode 40: Tyler Kalahar from USM! from 2020-07-07T21:19:28
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview our friend Tyler Kalahar from USM! Tyler works to create service-learning opportunities for students and classes, and talks with th...
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Season 2, Episode 39: Colleen Hilton, VNA! from 2020-06-30T21:06:31
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Colleen Hilton, the President of VNA/Northern Light Home Health & Hospice (…and Susie’s aunt)! Colleen tells us all about the impor...
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Season 2, Episode 38: ASAP Taxi visits the STRIVECast! from 2020-06-23T21:35:13
Season 2, Episode 37: Denise Beck from Greater Portland METRO! from 2020-06-16T21:00:38
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Denise Beck, the Marketing and Community Outreach Manager for the Greater Portland METRO! Denise tells us all about the amazing ser...
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Season 2, Episode 36: Jenna Mehnert, CEO of NAMI Maine! from 2020-06-09T21:40:35
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview the CEO of NAMI Maine, Jenna Mehnert! Jenna tells us all about the incredible work done at NAMI Maine, and gives us insight into th...
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Season 2, Episode 35: Bill Garoutte from National Auto Body Council! from 2020-06-02T22:56:04
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Bill Garoutte, President & CEO of the National Auto Body Council! Bill tells us all about his career and the amazing work the N...
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Season 2, Episode 34: Roy Gerstenberger of Firstperson Services! from 2020-05-26T21:43:52
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with our new friend and fellow podcaster Roy Gerstenberger! Roy is the director of an agency in Vermont called Firstperson Services, which supp...
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Season 2, Episode 33: Our very own Whitney Wildes! from 2020-05-19T21:10:53
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview our very own Program Manager and STRIVECast Producer, Whitney! Jeff and Noel interview Whitney about our upcoming STRIVE Auction and Flea Mark...
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Season 2, Episode 32: Jeff Taylor of Cape Cod Clippings! from 2020-05-12T20:11:29
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Jeff Taylor – Ryan’s brother – who makes incredible mosaic’s out of magazines! Jeff and Noel ask him all about his art-making proce...
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Season 2, Episode 31: Magician Phil Smith! from 2020-05-05T20:49:43
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview our friend and local magician Phil Smith of Abracadabra Productions! Phil tells us all about how he followed his dream of becoming ...
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Season 2, Episode 30: Scott Dobos joins the STRIVECast! from 2020-04-28T20:47:31
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview our friend Scott Dobos, who tell us all about his job at Maine Luxury Vacation Rentals! Thanks for joining us, Scott! Later in the ...
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Season 2, Episode 29: Joe Quinlan from the Maine Red Claws! from 2020-04-21T21:29:40
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we’re joined on Zoom by our good friend Joe Quinlan of the Maine Red Claws! Joe is a great friend of STRIVE, a volunteer, and member of our Steering Commit...
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Season 2, Episode 28: Liz Cotter-Schlax of the United Way! from 2020-04-14T20:26:47
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Noel and Susie interview Liz Cotter-Schlax, the President and CEO of United Way of Greater Portland! Liz tells us all about the incredible work that the Un...
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Season 2, Episode 27: Dr. Anne Ryan of STRIVE WorldWIDE, part 2! from 2020-04-08T00:02:46
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Dr. Anne Ryan, STRIVE's own Director of the STRIVE WorldWIDE Program that we all saw in action on the news last night! Anne talks a...
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Season 2, Episode 26: Meg Hahn, STRIVE Studios! from 2020-03-31T22:10
On another VISUAL episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Meg Hahn, who is leading the charge of creating our newest program, STRIVE Studios! Tune in to learn all about this exciting...
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Season 2, Episode 25: Erin Cannon from WEX! from 2020-03-24T20:46:19
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Season 2, Episode 24: STRIVECast From Home from 2020-03-17T20:02:50
On a special episode of the #STRIVECast, our team joins in a conference call together, while we practice #SocialDistancing in the time of #COVID_19. While we decided to skip having an interview ...
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Season 2, Episode 23: STRIVE’s Newest Volunteer, David Hilleary! from 2020-03-10T20:44:24
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview STRIVE’s newest volunteer, David Hilleary! David tells us all about his journey to Maine, and what led him to volunteer with our org...
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Season 2, Episode 22: Jason Lundy and Rose Parsons from Bank of America! from 2020-03-03T20:59:30
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Jason Lundy and Rose Parsons from Bank of America! Jason is a member of our Steering Committee, and a longtime friend of STRIVE...
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Season 2, Episode 21: STRIVECast Fam Game Night! from 2020-02-25T20:25:37
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we spend some time together as a podcast fam, and give Jeff and Noel a little vacation from doing weekly interviews! We play some hilarious games, like The...
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Season 2, Episode 20: Mike Nicholas from CHART Metalworks! from 2020-02-18T20:37:06
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Mike Nicholas, who is the Sales Operations Manager at CHART Metalworks! CHART is a local business that creates map jewelry and ...
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Season 2, Episode 19: Financial Planning with Rob Wrubel from 2020-02-11T21:53:45
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Season 2, Episode 18: Maine Public’s Susan Sharon! from 2020-02-04T21:32:34
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Noel and Susie sit down with Maine Public’s Deputy News Director, Susan Sharon! Susan has been a friend of STRIVE for a long time – she profiled our first ...
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Season 2, Episode 17: STRIVE Bayside! from 2020-01-28T20:56:52
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Susie sit down with Kim O’Connor – the Program Coordinator at our STRIVE Bayside program! Kim and our crew chat all about Bayside and the incredib...
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Season 2, Episode 16: Getting ACTIVE with Emily Wright! from 2020-01-21T21:16:11
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with PSL/STRIVE’s Community Support Program Manager, Emily Wright! Emily oversees PSL/STRIVE’s day program called ACTIVE, which acts...
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Season 2, Episode 15: All About Waves! from 2020-01-14T20:50:44
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Program Leader of PSL/STRIVE’s WAVES Program, David Blessing! WAVES is a program we have here for folks who want a day prog...
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Season 2, Episode 14: STRIVE’s 20th Anniversary Episode! from 2020-01-07T21:51:13
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the team sits down and reflects on 20 years of STRIVE! We also chat all about our upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala, which will be in a few weeks on January 2...
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Season 2, Episode 13: STRIVECast’s 2020 Special! from 2019-12-31T20:13:05
HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE! Today’s episode of the #Listen
Season 2, Episode 12: Ray Ruby of the Maine Cancer Foundation! from 2019-12-24T15:00
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Ray Ruby, the Community Outreach Manager for the Maine Cancer Foundation! Ray and the guys have a fascinating chat all about th...
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Season 2, Episode 11: STRIVECast Slapshot with Tom McCollum of the Maine Mariners! from 2019-12-17T20:20:07
On a VERY exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Maine Mariners’ goaltender, Tom McCollum! Tom tells the guys all about what life is like as an ECHL player, and abo...
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Season 2, Episode 10: Brandon Merry from Maine Adaptive! from 2019-12-10T21:01:09
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Senior Program Manager at Maine Adaptive! Brandon talks all about the FREE and incredible, accessible recreational services...
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Season 2, Episode 9: Cheryl Sessions of Portland Housing Authority! from 2019-12-03T23:49:36
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Cheryl Sessions, the brand new Executive Director of the Portland Housing Authority! Cheryl tells us all about her new role and the...
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Season 2, Episode 8: The Thanksgiving Spectacular! from 2019-11-27T16:51:37
Today's episode of the #STRIVECast is our Thanksgiving Spectacular! Jeff, Noel, Pete and Olivia sit down as a podcast family and celebrate the season of gratitude together. They play some fun th...
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Season 2, Episode 7: Patsy Murphy from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland! from 2019-11-19T21:02:35
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Executive Director of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Patsy Murphy! Patsy tell us all about live at the ARLGP...
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Season 2, Episode 6: Caleb D. of Good Eye Photography! from 2019-11-12T21:16:17
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Caleb, a STRIVE U alumni who now owns his own photography business called Good Eye Photography! Caleb talks all about what it’s...
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Season 2, Episode 5: STRIVE Home Supports Coordinator, Kate McGovern! from 2019-11-05T21:38:57
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel interview STRIVE’s Home Support Program Coordinator, Kate McGovern! Kate explains all about what Home Supports can do for folks, as well as tel...
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Season 2, Episode 4: Ralph Twombly from Priority Learning!! from 2019-10-29T19:00:11
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Ralph Twombly, owner of Priority Learning! Priority Learning is an organizational development company right here in South Portl...
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Season 2, Episode 3: Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap! from 2019-10-22T17:46:06
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview the Secretary of the State of Maine, Matthew Dunlap! They chat all about life in public service and learn what it’s like to be in t...
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Season 2 Episode 2: Steve Greenlee, Managing Editor of the Portland Press Herald! from 2019-10-15T18:33:46
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Steve Greenlee, the managing editor of the Portland Press Herald! Steve and the guys chat all about life in the news, the futur...
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Season 2, Episode 1: Acadia National Park Superintendent, Kevin Schneider! from 2019-10-08T19:26:50
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we kick off SEASON 2! Our guest to start our new season off right is the Superintendent of Acadia National Park, Kevin Schneider! Kevin tells us all about ...
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Episode 52: STRIVECastiversary! from 2019-10-01T20:46:48
HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO THE #STRIVECast!!! We are so excited to bring you episode 52 – our one-year anniversary episode! This week we reflect on our show, our favorite moments, interviews,...
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Episode 51: Michael Keeley of the Maine Mariners!! from 2019-09-25T13:45:22
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Michael Keeley of the Maine Mariners! They talk all about life in the ECHL and more. Thanks so much to Michael for coming on th...
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Episode 50: Speaker Sara Gideon!!! from 2019-09-17T20:45:30
On a very exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel chat with Maine’s own Speaker of the House, Sara Gideon! Speaker Gideon is also running for US Senate in the upcoming election. Thanks ...
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Episode 49: Cheers for the STRIVECast! from 2019-09-10T20:24:55
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Will Fisher, one of the founders of Austin Street Brewery! We learn all about the one of Maine’s newest and quickly growing industries, craft...
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Episode 48: Baxter State spark Director Eben Sypitkowski! from 2019-09-03T21:19
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview the director of Maine’s Crown Jewel, Baxter State Park! Jeff and Noel sit down with Park Director Eben Sypitkowski. We learn all about the Par...
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Episode 47: Maine’s 200th Birthday with Brad Sawyer! from 2019-08-27T19:43:37
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Brad Sawyer, who is the Business Manager for Maine200- Maine’s Bicentennial Commission! Brad and the guys chat about Maine’s am...
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Episode 46: Jim Houle of The Maine Trust for People with Disabilities! from 2019-08-21T01:19:59
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, our team chats with Jim Houle of the Maine Trust for People With Disabilities! We learn all about Jim's life, his connection to people with disabilities an...
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Episode 45: Sports Talk with Jessica Gagne of News Center Maine! from 2019-08-18T14:06:12
On a very exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with News Center Maine's Jessica Gagne! Jessica tells us all about her life growing up here in Maine and her amazing story g...
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Episode 44: STRIVE WorldWIDE with Dr. Anne Ryan! from 2019-08-06T19:53:05
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with Dr. Anne Ryan, the new STRIVE Online Program Director! Anne explains everything you need to know about STRIVE's newest program, S...
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Episode 43: Greater Portland Council of Governments! from 2019-07-30T20:32:50
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Zoe, Karen and Jasmine of The Greater Portland Council of Governments! We chat about their incredible work making #transportation m...
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Episode 42: Joan Benoit-Samuelson!!! from 2019-07-23T19:57:26
On a VERY exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, we are joined by our biggest celebrity yet, Joan Benoit-Samuelson! Joan is the winner of both the Boston Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, AND the fi...
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Episode 41: Collettey's Cookies! from 2019-07-16T19:46:35
On this week's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with Collette Divitto, who owns her own company called Collettey's Cookies! We chat all about the road to her creating her own bus...
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Episode 40: Filmmaker Dan Habib! from 2019-07-09T21:00
We have a big episode of the #STRIVECast today! Today, Jeff and Noel chat with filmmaker Dan Habib! Dan is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Intelligent Lives, Listen
Episode 39: District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck! from 2019-07-02T21:31:08
On an exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the District Attorney of Cumberland County, Jonathan Sahrbeck! John and the guys chat all about his important job, the hard...
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Episode 38: Wellness Chat with Dr. Rachel Fogarty! from 2019-06-25T17:49:02
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with Dr. Rachel Fogarty, Chiropractor at Innate Family Chiropractic here in South Portland! We chat all about Dr. Rachel's road to bec...
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Episode 37: PDAC Visits STRIVE! from 2019-06-18T18:57:58
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, three members of the Portland Disability Advisory Committee (PDAC) sit down with Jeff and Noel to talk about all of the important work they do. Our guests ...
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Episode 36: All About Maine Nonprofits with Kelly McCormack! from 2019-06-11T19:33:02
On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Program Manager of the Maine Association of Nonprofits, Kelly McCormack! We talk all about the amazing work they do to supp...
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Episode 35: Lauren Healy from Good Day Maine! from 2019-06-04T20:24:26
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with WGME Good Day Maine reporter Lauren Healy! Lauren tells us all about what it’s like to be on the news, how she got her start on T...
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Episode 34: Muscle Mania with Allen “Monstah” Berube! from 2019-05-28T17:57:40
On an exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Susie sit down with former #MMA fighter Allen “Monstah” Berube! Allen and the gang chat about what it’s like to step into an MMA ring, how to ...
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Episode 33: PizzaPalooza with Eric Hughes! from 2019-05-21T19:57:39
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with STRIVE U Alumni and business owner Eric Hughes! Eric runs his own pizza cart, called Eric’s Pizza Express, right in downtown Po...
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Episode 32: Special Olympics chat with Lisa Bird! from 2019-05-14T18:45:53
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Lisa Bird, who works for the Maine chapter of the #SpecialOlympics. Lisa has been a part of Special Olympics Maine for her whol...
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Episode 31: Good Day STRIVECast with Katie Sampson! from 2019-05-07T20:26:08
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, Katie Sampson of Good Day Maine sits down with a Jeff and Noel! We chat all about what it’s like being on TV, and more! Katie is a long time friend of STRIV...
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Episode 30: Flag’s Up with Darby and Dale Keegan! from 2019-04-30T20:09:49
On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with Darby and Dale Keegan! Darby and Dale are a father and daughter duo who run a wooden-flag making company called Flag’s Up! Darby is a youn...
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Episode 29: Earth Day Celebrations with Chris Spinato of REVERB! from 2019-04-23T19:47:47
On a very earthy episode of the STRIVECast, Jeff and Susie sit down with Chris Spinato of the Portland organization REVERB! REVERB is a non-profit organization that partners with musicians and m...
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Episode 28: Life Chat with Dylan Volk! from 2019-04-16T19:17:21
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Dylan Volk, author of the book “Bad Choices Make Good Stories: My Life With Autism.” Dylan is a writer and public speaker who’s ...
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Episode 27: The Curling Ninja, Derek Campbell! from 2019-04-09T19:15:50
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we sit down with Portland native Derek Campbell, who is the president of the Pine Tree Curling Club! Thanks so much to Derek for stopping by and teaching us...
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Episode 26: Meteorologist Jessica Conley! from 2019-04-02T19:14:32
Today on the STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with News Center Maine Meteorologist Jessica Conley! A South Portland native, Jessica shares her favorite local spots, and teaches us all about we...
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Episode 25: The Voice of the Portland Sea Dogs, Mike Antonellis! from 2019-03-26T20:01:47
Today on the STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Mike Antonellis! They chat all things baseball, sports and more! Thanks so much to Mike for stopping by, and be sure to head to the Portland ...
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Episode 24: Miss Maine visits the STRIVECast! from 2019-03-19T19:40:12
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, Miss Maine, Olivia Mayo, stops by to sit down and chat with Jeff and Suzie! We learn all about the process of becoming Miss Maine and competing in Miss Amer...
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Episode 23: The STRIVE Rocks Episode!! from 2019-03-12T20:42:46
On this episode of the STRIVECast, we talk all about STRIVE Rocks Weekend, STRIVE’s biggest fundraiser of the year! We sit down with Charlie and Bennett, a fundraising duo that for the past seve...
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Episode 22: Meets Disability Rights Maine! from 2019-03-05T21:03:26
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we sit down with Kim Moody and Stacy Converse of Disability Rights Maine! We chat all about the important work that they do, and talk more about what it mea...
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Episode 21: The STRIVECast Chats with Eva from the Coast Morning Show from 2019-02-26T21:17:04
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we chat with Eva Matteson of the Blake & Eva show on Coast 93.1! Tune in for lots of laughs, hear all about Eva’s life on the air and beyond! Make sure to c...
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Episode 20: Morning Show Madness with Lori Jeff and Lou! from 2019-02-19T18:32:37
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we sit down with the hosts of the Q97.9 morning show, Lori, Jeff, and Lou! We had so much fun with our first multiple-person interview, especially with such...
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Episode 19: STRIVE's receptionist, Chadd Taplin! from 2019-02-12T21:14:22
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we sit down with our very own receptionist and rennascaince man, Chadd Taplin! 2019 marks STRIVE’s 20th Anniversary, and we are going to be highlighting peo...
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Episode 18: Politics, Basketball, Vacations, and more with Jon Jennings! from 2019-02-05T20:36:05
On this week’s episode of the STRIVECast, Jeff and Susie sit down with Portland City Manager Jon Jennings! Jon has had quite a storied career- from being the Assistant Coach of the Boston Celtic...
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Episode 17: Holy Donut Time! from 2019-01-29T19:23:52
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we interview the owner of The Holy Donut, Leigh Kellis! We talk all about starting your own business in Maine, where she got the idea for making donuts with...
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Episode 16: Employment Extravaganza with Carley Thiboutot! from 2019-01-22T21:06:50
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we chat with STRIVE U Employment Coordinator Carley Thiboutot! Carley helps create partnerships between local area businesses and STRIVE U, where the studen...
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Episode 15: All Things Basketball with Dajuan Eubanks! from 2019-01-15T20:13:16
Today on the STRIVECast, Susie and Noel sit down with Dajuan Eubanks, President of the Maine Red Claws, and former Harlem Globetrotter! The Red Claws are the G-League affiliate of the Boston Cel...
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Episode 14: Car Talk (and more with) Tom Talbott from 2019-01-08T21:41:12
For our first interview episode of 2019, we sit down with our friend from Patriot Subaru, Tom Talbott! We at STR...
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Episode 13: STRIVE’s New Years Extravaganza! from 2019-01-01T14:00
Happy 2019 from the STRIVECast! On today’s New Year’s special, we start off the new year right with our podcast family. Pete and Olivia interview Jeff and Noel with some hilarious lightning-roun...
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Episode 12: All About STRIVE U with Bill Hughes! from 2018-12-25T14:00
Merry Christmas from STRIVE! On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we sit down with STRIVE U Admissions Coordina...
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Episode 11: A conversation with Senator King! from 2018-12-18T20:30
On a VERY exciting episode of the STRIVECast, we chat with our very own Senator, Angus King! Senator King took s...
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Episode 10: STRIVE Goes for Gold with Clare Egan! from 2018-12-12T14:28:05
Today on the STRIVECast, chatting with us all the way from Slovenia, is Clare Egan, the Olympic Biathelete! Originally from Cape Elizabeth, Clare is a true Mainer at heart and even went to High ...
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Episode 9: STRIVE Meets John’s Crazy Socks! from 2018-12-04T23:26:54
On a very exciting episode of the STRIVECast, today we interview John and Mark Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks! John, a young man with Down Syndrome, and his father started this company in 2016 wit...
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Episode 8: Maine Calling: STRIVE Edition! from 2018-11-27T20:23:28
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we get the host of Maine Calling, Jennifer Rooks, on the other side of the mic as our special guest! Jennifer and the guys talk journalism, news & media, as...
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Episode 7: STRIVE’s Mystery Episode! from 2018-11-20T18:46:13
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with former Portland Detective Sargent and current mystery author Bruce Coffin! Bruce talks about his time in the Portland Police Depar...
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Episode 6: STRIVE Meets Maine Magazine! from 2018-11-13T20:55:54
On today’s STRIVECast, Maine Magazine Editor and great Friend of STRIVE Paul Koenig visits us in the studio! We talk about life in the publishing world, answer some always-exciting Lightning Rou...
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Episode 5: Quest for the STRIVECast from 2018-11-07T16:58:56
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, Tom Deschenes, the Strategic Partnerships Manager of Purdue University sto...
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Episode 4: Shannon Moss Visits STRIVE! from 2018-10-30T20:21:49
On today’s episode of the STRIVECast, we interview Shannon Moss of News Center Maine! Shannon is a long time Fri...
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Episode 3: Take Me Out to the Ballgame! from 2018-10-23T18:29:45
This week on the STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Assistant General Manger & Director of Media Relations for the Portland Sea Dogs, Chris Cameron! We talk baseball and more, with the ...
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Episode 2: Meet your hosts! from 2018-10-16T19:07:54
Episode 2 of the STRIVECast! This episode you’ll learn a bit more about your hosts, Jeff and Noel, as they interview each other and ask the tough questions. This episode also includes the world-...
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