Lydia's Lunch Bunch

The Lunch Bunch takes the show on the road to the final Art Walk L/A of 2025!

Maine Nordiques forward Hutch Rose and defenseman Aslan Zhussupbekov talk about a great start to the season and a tough weekend ahead against their arch-rival, the Maryland Black Bears. Hutch shares how his game is inspired by the LA community, Aslan talks about playing 5,600 miles from his home in Kazakhstan, and both players pick their favorite superheroes. Their answers may surprise you.

LVCP Snow Ball organizers Melissa Gagnon and Karly Eretzian join Lost Valley general manager John Herrick and racers Stella, Maggie, and Libby to talk about the Nov. 15 Snow Ball at Lost Valley! It's a night of elegance, entertainment, and fundraising for the Lost Valley Competition Program which partners with five community youth programs and provides ski coaching to over 130 kids!

Sturdy Hardware's Tyler & Ashton Sturtevant talk about their wide variety of products, supplies, and rental equipment. They also share the added value of shopping in a local, family-owned store, and how customers become family.

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! The gang cracks open Definitive Brewing's Oktoberfest and hilarity(?) ensues. Plus, pre-International Podcast Day gifts from Community Credit Union and riveting oyster discussion!

Drug and alcohol rehab counselor turned bookkeeper David Worthington shares his story which includes over 25 years of assisting small business with their bookkeeping. David takes great pride in providing accurate books and exceptional customer service. Worthy Bookkeeping handles your finances, so you can focus on growing your business.

Audiologist and owner of Central Maine Audiology owner Dr. Bryce Cropper talks about common causes of hearing loss, how neglected hearing loss could increase the risk of dementia, technological advances in audiology, and much more.

Community Credit Union's Chief Marketing Officer, Betsy Sibley, and Marketing Specialist, Erin Dunn-Kimball, talk about CCU's community involvement, including Gear Up Give Back to help Teachers, Free Homeownership Classes, Credit Union Kindness Day, International Credit Union Day, the $100,000 Challenge Month, and the Bridges Out of Poverty Class.

Dirigo Federal Credit Union's Valerie Moody and Marcello Marciuliano talk about Dirigo's variety of services, assisting individual members and small businesses with their financial needs, and their connection to our community. You'll also never think of carrots and hot dogs in the same way again :)

It's a Roopers Beverage & Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! The gang samples some Downeast Cider Donut (Spoiler alert: It's as good as it sounds) and talks about Thursday night's GAHS Golden Paw Awards show and some normal things that can seem pretty darn creepy.

Schiavi Group Vice President, Anna Cyr, and Coastline Homes Of Oxford Sales Manager, Shannon White, talk about a merger between the two companies, going back to their roots, and rebranding as Schiavi Homes. They share information on modular and mobile homes and why one - or both - may be a great fit for you!

Maine Nordiques head coach/general manager Nick Skerlick joins Mark and Sara to talk about a great start to the season, navigating through the toughest summer of his life, and a fresh start at Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. Catch the Nords' home opening weekend, Friday and Saturday, as they face off against the New Jersey Titans!

Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox shares information on Finest Under 40, Taste the Harvest, Business Lab Series, and how she’d deal with having a pumpkin for a head :)

Singer/songwriter/musician Toby McAllister joins Mark to talk about his career, which has included everything from sleeping on strangers' floors, to touring the country with Sparks the Rescue, to headlining The State Theatre. Catch Toby on tour and at New Year's Auburn!

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Pat's Pizza Auburn owner Dave Bishop and Lydia Media's Steve Simard join Mark to sample some Vibe Twisted Sips Blue Raspberry Lemonade and Watermelon Limeade. They talk deli slicers, dad jokes, and more!

SPS Property Inspections owners Scott & Elaine St. Pierre talk about their business' growth over the past six months, including the addition of handyman services!

Healthy Homeworks' Amy Smith and Julia Harper, talk about their mission of educating and mentoring members of the Lewiston-Auburn workforce to a successful homeownership journey. Healthy Homeworks envisions a vibrant downtown Lewiston where proud homeowners are committed to stewardship of their neighborhoods and build generational financial stability.

It's a Podcast & Pancakes morning at The Chapman House! Mark and Pam take the show on the road to chat with Chapman House residents and staff on a blueberry themed morning!

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society Executive Director, Katie Lisnik, talks about a bunch of great upcoming events including the Golden Paw Awards (Sep. 18), Auburn Public Library's Community Block Party (Sep. 13), Dog Training opportunities (Sep. 21), Poland Heritage Day (Sep. 27), and much more. Plus, dinner with Jane Goodall and mushroom foraging!

The Lunch Bunch ponders some morning habits that may help you live to be 100 while sampling some delicious Kahlúa Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur, courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption!

DeBlois Electric Service Manager, Nick Tifft, talks about DeBlois' commitment to serving its community, technological advancements, generators, DIY projects gone bad, and much more. He also shares info on BNI Androscoggin Network Builders, and what he would do if his eyebrows committed a crime :)

Alzheimer's Association Lakes & Mountains Region's Heidi Stoddard, Kris Baker, and Erin Dunn-Kimball talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's, happening Oct. 4 in Lewiston. They also share details on a Sep. 10 fundraiser at Lost Valley, the Honor Wall, and Painting the Town Purple!

American Red Cross of Central and Mid-Coast Maine Executive Director Sophie Piconi and Board Member Angela Greenwald talk about the Red Cross' mission of alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Mark and Sara are guest-ghosted so they have a dad joke contest. Sara goes paddle-boarding and loses her paddle, new words are learned, and there are world records to be broken!

"Modern Psychology Meets Ancient Yoga" at Honeybee Healing Hive Yoga & Wellness. Owner Mellissa St. Pierre joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about her new studio opening in September in Auburn! She also shares the benefits of yoga, upcoming classes, and why "water" should be pronounced "wooder".