Best Biennial Podcasts (2025)

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FM #1618 - Chalkboard Chat - 12/15/25 30:13

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This session shares my conversation with Vice Chair of the School Committee Dave Callaghan. We had our discussion via Zoom on Monday, December 15, 2025. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting Dec 9, 2025. Our conversation covered the following topics: Policy Subcommittee meeting updat…

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FM #1617 - Senior Helping Seniors - 12/10/25 39:21

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This session shares my conversation with Mithun Pasham of Seniors Helping Seniors on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Our conversation was conducted in the Seniors Helping Seniors office on 31 Hayward St, here in Franklin. Our conversation covers Mithun’s path to this role How to get help from Seniors Helping Seniors How to join Senior Helping Seniors…

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FM #1616 - Franklin Public Library - Jan 2026 Highlights - 12/18/25 18:46

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This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Thursday, December 18, 2025. We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction Closing early Weds, Dec 31…

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FM #1615 - Senior Center - Jan 2026 Highlights - 12/17/25 31:09

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This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat from the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. We talk about All the key event highlights for January 2026 Key teasers for February The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subsc…

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Munro Galloway, Rest is Smoke

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On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11.30 a.m., Joseph Gallivan interviews painter Munro Galloway about his show Rest is Smoke, which is on now at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery until January 10, 2026. Galloway talks about abstract painting with hints of recognisable forms an...By KBOO Community Radio

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FM #1614 - Charter discussion at Town Council Mtg - 12/17/25 44:45

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This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated (1 remotely) for this 4 hour session. 1612 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, recognitions, alcohol license renewals and everything else except the …

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FM #1613 - Snow Update to Town Council - 12/17/25 59:09

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This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated (1 remotely) for this 4 hour session. 1612 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, recognitions, alcohol license renewals and everything else except the …

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FM #1612 - Town Council Mtg - Minus Snow & Charter Updates - 12/17/25 2:27:00

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This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated (1 remotely) for this 4 hour plus session. 1612 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, recognitions, alcohol license renewals and everything else except…

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FM #1611 - Franklin (MA) Interact Club - 12/10/25 36:00

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This session shares my conversation with Syed Azhar and Harsini Vijai of the Franklin (MA) Interact Club on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Our conversation was conducted in the Franklin TV & Radio studios. The Franklin Interact Club is a service club for teens in the Franklin area sponsored by the Franklin Rotary. You must be a Franklin resident and…

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311: 2025 QOTY Spectacuganzacle! 3:25:26

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Thanks to everyone for allowing us to Come Original and get Down with all of your comments about the best and worst of times spent on the water in the BWCA and Quetico this past year. Like we always say happy paddling and Amber is the color of your energy! Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud…

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FM #1610 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 12/21/25 3:09

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This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of December 21, 2025. The outlook for the week ahead Dec 21 through Dec 27, 2025 The look back at the week that was Dec 14 through Dec 20, 2025 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/20…

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2025: our review of the year 1:20:52

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As always, the final episode of The Week in Art of the year is a review of the past 12 months. To look at the top stories, the big issues and the best art in 2025, host Ben Luke is joined by The Art Newspaper’s contemporary art correspondent, Louisa Buck, our art market editor, Kabir Jhala, and Ben Sutton, our editor-in-chief, Americas. We reflect …

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FM #1609 - Kuehnel Psychology - 12/09/25 59:30

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This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Dr. Carolyn Kuehnel and Dr. Cindy Ballou. We had our conversation in their office in downtown Franklin on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Dr Carolyn Kuehnel is the owner of Kuehnel Psychological Services, PLLC. In the course of our discussion we covered Their individual road to this role The ser…

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Bisa Butler: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu 49:41

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On this episode I’m joined by Bisa Butler. We discuss her pivot from painting to quilting, what it was like for her to study at an HBCU, she earned her BFA in Painting at Howard University, how that experience shaped her and what she hopes her work does in the world. Bisa talks about her recent exhibition Hold Me Close that was previously on view a…

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FM #1608 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 12/10/25 2:32:48

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This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, December 12, 2025. All 9 members of the Committee participated, 8 in Council Chambers, with 1 remote; hence a roll call for required votes. Quick recap: Technology Director Tim Rapoza was the key presenter and outlined the technology requirements for licenses, hardware, and soft…

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Reclaim the Harvest with Chris Starkus | The Beet 1:48:40

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Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we revisit Kevin’s talk with Chef Chris Starkus. They dig into dry farming, water security, and the surprising ways urban population booms shape the food on our plates. Chris also goes beyond the usual “farm-to-table” vibe with creative cooking tips, preservation techniques, and new ways to …

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FM #1607 - Author JM Celi - 12/09/25 39:07

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This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with local author J.M. Celi. We had our conversation via Zoom to record the video & audio on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Our conversation lets you find out more about Jamie and his third independently published work “The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Vengeance." This is the second in the planne…

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S11 Ep3: Imagining the Past—Summer Mesclun Season—2025/26 43:02

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Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. Konrad Muller’s debut novel, My Heart at Evening, is published by a new imprint, Evercreech Editions. In November 2025, Konrad chatted with Rodney Croome at the Devonport Library about the novel’s recreation of t…

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Snow Log 12.14.25 10:02

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FM #1606 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 12/14/25 3:13

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This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of December 14, 2025. The outlook for the week ahead Dec 14 through Dec 20, 2025 The look back at the week that was Dec 7 through Dec 13, 2025 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/202…

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FM #1605 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 12/09/25 3:47:14

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present. Quick recap: FHS Volleyball team recognized for D1 State Championship for first time Student Services presentation Link to slides included below Capital budget presentation Link to slides included below Fran…

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Frank Gehry remembered, Serpentine and FLAG Art Foundation prize, Joan Semmel 56:51

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Frank Gehry, the architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao, Geffen Contemporary at MoCA, Los Angeles, and the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, among other museums and art spaces, died last Friday at his home in Santa Monica, California. He was 96. Ben Luke discusses his long engagement with art, artists and museums with Paul Goldberger, the architect…

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FM #1604 - FSC - Winter Wonderland MSG - 12/11/25 2:04

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This episode shares the voice message left from the Franklin Senior Center robocall touting the Winter Wonderland on Thursday, Dec 11, 2025. “The Franklin Senior Center is hosting our 4th annual Winter Wonderland Community Event next week! It's on Thursday, December 11 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Come one, come all! The entire community is invited, we …

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Dr. Rashaad Newsome: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu 28:48

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On this episode I’m joined by Rashaad Newsome as we discuss his film Assembly. The documentary details the personal journey and events that inspired his 2022 Park Avenue Armory installation. I was fortunate to attend a final performance, thanks to my ARTNOIR family, and was captivated by Rashaad's immersive world. Shoutout to ART NOIR! I especially…

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Episode #78: Laleh Khadivi 42:51

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Can AI create art? And is that the question we ought to be asking? On this episode of Rewrite Radio, author and filmmaker Laleh Khadivi urges listeners to remember, in an age of increasing artistic blurriness, the necessity of the individual human being’s creativity. She links the creative process to prayer and asks, if AI is already creating and p…

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Get In the Garden with Nicole Pitt | The Beet 1:04:08

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Episode Description: This week on The Beet, Jacques chats with Botanical Interests’ new podcast host, Nicole Pitt! They discuss the In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm podcast, compare what seeds they're starting right now, and swap stories about their wildly different growing climates. For Nicole, everything begins with a single seed, and she neve…

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S11 Ep2: Imagining the Past—Summer Mesclun Season—2025/26 48:55

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Imagining the Past Summer Season is here. Enjoy catching up with book launch discussions featuring your favourite authors and new voices. Nicole Alexander travelled a long and winding road to promote her new novel, The Limestone Road. In September, she spoke with Goondiwindi Shire Councillor Susie Kelly at the Goondiwindi Library.…

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Snow Log 12.7.25 13:04

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FM #1603 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 12/07/25 5:06

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This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of December 7, 2025. The outlook for the week ahead Dec 7 through Dec 13, 2025 The look back at the week that was Nov 30 through Dec 6, 2025 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/…

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FM #1602 - Body Fit Training Studio - 11/29/25 40:16

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This session shares my conversation with the ownership team for the Body Fit Training fitness studio here in Franklin. We had our discussion in the studio after the sessions were completed for Saturday, November 29, 2025. We started with a round of introductions and their role in the development (in order of introduction) KP (Kerry) Peterson Bethan…

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FM #1601 - Brittany Capozzi explains Yoga Therapy - 11/26/25 33:38

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This session shares my conversation with Brittany Capozzi, certified yoga therapist on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in a virtual Zoom session. We talked about Brittany’s journey to yoga therapy How Brittany is a writer first How the under story matters How belly dancing reunited the right side of her body How trust fall writing can be part of the sol…

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FM #1600 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 12/03/25 45:10

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This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. All 3 board members were present. Quick Recap: Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meeting Reads protocol statement re: Google meet Confirms participat…

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Art Basel Miami Beach, Louvre crisis deepens, Helene Schjerfbeck 53:26

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The Art Newspaper’s editor-in-chief, Americas, Ben Sutton, and art market editor, Kabir Jhala, are in Miami Beach for Art Basel’s latest edition and discuss the top sales and the wider mood at the fair. As staff at the Musée du Louvre in Paris vote to strike, Ben Luke talks to Vincent Noce, our correspondent in Paris, about the deepening crisis at …

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FM #1599 - Town Council Mtg - 12/03/25 3:54:33

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 3 hour session. Quick recap: Franklin TV had trouble broadcasting the video. It was recorded and will be available later. The Zoom session was active for…

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FM #1598 - FPS Middle School Reading Update - 11/14/25 30:02

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This session shares my conversation with Erin O’Leary, FMS Reading Specialist. We recorded this conversation virtually on Friday, November 14, 2025. We cover the following in our conversation Success of the middle school program “Meet Me in the Middle.” Virtual visiting author series though The Unlikely Story bookstore Culling the middle school lib…

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FM #1597 - Franklin Pubic Schools - Insights into Student Services - 11/17/25 31:18

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This session shares my conversation with Paula Marano, Asst Superintendent for Student Services. We had our discussion in a conference room at the School District Central offices on Monday, November 17, 2025. Our conversation covers Paula’s path to this role Special education as required by State and Federal law In district vs out of district place…

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FM #1596 - Franklin Public Library December 2025 Highlights - 11/26/25 14:44

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This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, November 26, 2025. We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction Closing early Weds, Dec 24 …

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Harvest Fall Success with Kevin and Jacques | The Beet 41:18

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This week on The Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques dive into the perks of fall gardening and celebrate hearty autumn harvests. Kevin dishes on his recent UK adventures, where he gleaned top-notch tips from the legendary Gerald Stratford. They also discuss GrowVeg teaming up with Epic Gardening and misconceptions about no-till gardening. To cap it off…

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FM #1595 - Pour Richard's Events with a Twist - 11/20/25 32:43

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This session shares my conversation with George Swartz on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in the Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions store. We talk about George’s road to this role Wine tasting events, usually 6-8 tables, 6 wines each to sample before purchase (or not) Floral arrangements, book club, and yoga are some events paired with wine testing Pop u…

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310: Cox on Cox: Designed for Pleasure 1:26:33

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Another ship wreck season is wrapped up and packed away deep in the musty basement piles of charts, foam models and moist davenports. Source Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

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FM #1594 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 11/30/25 3:54

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This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of November 30, 2025. The outlook for the week ahead Nov 30 through Dec 6, 2025 The look back at the week that was Nov 23 through Nov 29, 2025 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/202…

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FM #1593 - LiveARTS String Quartet - Free Concert - 11/16/25 1:31:53

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This session shares the Free Concert performance of the LiveARTS String Quartet at the Franklin Historical Museum on Sunday, November 16, 2025. There is an intermission and at the end of the performance, the quartet does come back for a brief encore. The audio runs about 90 minutes -------------- Refer to the performance program for details on the …

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FM #1592 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 11/19/25 4:22:49

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This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated during the early portion of this meeting. Councilor Cormier-Leger was traveling and joined remotely for part of the meeting. All of the other 8 councilors were i…