JAM Podcasts & Audiobooks

Episode 3 - Oops! All Interns - Maeve interviews the JAM Interns about their summer working at JAM. Tune in while they reflect on their time working at JAM’s summer camp, their favorite memories, what they’ve learned, and the new religion taking the upper Valley by storm: Drewism. 

From Tunbridge to Claremont, unbound by space/time, voters and non voters face down their national politics. In this series, Frances Mize vibe checks the Upper Valley in advance of the national election. The project is less interested in who you’re voting for than how you feel about the country today and how you feel about its future.

PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary.  Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offers a wonderful window into the mind of an educated...

PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary.  Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offers a wonderful window into the mind of an educated...

On this week of Voices of the Voters: human politics in a chain store jungle. In this series, Frances Mize vibe checks the Upper Valley in advance of the national election. The project is less interested in who you’re voting for than how you feel about the country today and how you feel about its future.

Sally is an 87 year-old feisty, delightful friend. who has a remarkable spirit. Her attitude towards life is to fine a way to grow no matter what difficulties you might face. And be yourself! About the series: The elder years bring their unique challenges and changes. What does living a vibrant, meaningful life look like in this "third act"? In this podcast, Jill Fischer, psychotherapist...

A few days roaming around town. In this series, Frances Mize vibe checks the Upper Valley in advance of the national election. The project is less interested in who you’re voting for than how you feel about the country today and how you feel about its future.

PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary.  Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offers a wonderful window into the mind of an educated...

Three people decades apart stand near a bus stop in Hartford and talk about the drug epidemic, political advertisements, loaves and also fishes. In this series, Frances Mize vibe checks the Upper Valley in advance of the national election. The project is less interested in who you’re voting for than how you feel about the country today and how you feel about its future.

PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary.  Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offers a wonderful window into the mind of an educated...

Episode 2 - JAM Rebrand - Maeve sits down with the JAM team leader, Samantha Davidson Green to discuss how JAM came into being as it exists today. Listen in to learn how and why CATV got the facelift to become JAM – Junction Arts & Media. Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley. Send suggestions and feedback to Maeve a...

  Among the subjects of the first episode of JAM–Junction Art & Media podcast “Voices of the Voters” are a civics teacher, a baker and a thirteen-year-old novelist in the Upper Valley. They’re all trying to make sense of the country and their place in it as we draw increasingly closer to a historic national election. In this audio documentary series, journalist Frances Mize vibe-checks the Upp...

PRELUDE, A NOVEL, a JAM audiobook Read by the author, Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary.  Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offers a wonderful window into the mind o...

0.5 - Intro Episode - Join Maeve as she gives a quick rundown of what the JAM Podcast is and why it’s being brought into existence. Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley. Send suggestions and feedback to Maeve at Maeve@uvjam.org . 

Episode 1 - Hark! Production! - Maeve and Charlie round up the production department of JAM to discuss the latte industry and everything production at Junction Arts and Media. Tune in to learn how the sausage gets made at JAM. Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley. Send suggestions and feedback to Maeve at Maeve@uvjam.or...

Martha is a 92-year-old woman who is a wonderful artist. She became an SGI Buddhist in her mid-eighties, a philosophy and practice that have sustained her and given her life meaning. This conversation reflects her playfulness and open-mindedness. Her daughter, Leah, joins us partway through the conversation. A highlight is when the two of them break into song! About The elder years bring their uni...

In this podcast, I interview Sue, age 93, who I met in a media class for seniors that we took together at the Junction Arts Media Center (JAM) to learn to solve our media mysteries! Sue has many gems to share about how she keeps her life vibrant and joyful. About The elder years bring their unique challenges and changes. What does living a vibrant, meaningful life look like in this "third act...

Welcome to our inaugural episode, where we plunge headfirst into gentrification. Joining us is the venerable Majora Carter, a creative force of urban renewal whose insights raise critical questions concerning the fabric of our cities. Together, we dissect the subtle nuances of gentrification, from its inception to its enduring grip on neighborhoods. Majora unveils the sinister machinations of lega...

Step into the lush world of biophilic cities with this podcast episode featuring Tim Beatley, the Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities and the visionary behind Biophilic Cities. Get ready for an exhilarating journey as we dive deep into the enchanting realm of cities intertwined with nature. Join us as we unravel the ethical dilemmas of flora in urban landscapes and explore the dynami...

Join Sara Bronin, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and professor at Cornell University, as we engage in a multifaceted discussion covering the Council’s role, priorities, and challenges, alongside her initiatives like Desegregate CT and the National Zoning Atlas. Our conversation delves into the importance of historic preservation in fostering culture, mitigating climate...

Welcome to this episode featuring renowned urban designer, author, and founder of New Urbanism and Transit Oriented Development, Peter Calthorpe. Join us as we delve into captivating discussions on the future of housing, urban planning, and revitalizing vacant retail spaces. Gain insights from one of the foremost experts in urban design as we explore innovative solutions to shape our cities for ge...

In episode 2, we asked the booksellers to choose one book that they recommend to anyone looking for a good book. You will love this list and this discussion. Welcome to Shelf Help, a podcast where booksellers help you answer one of life’s trickier – and we’d argue extremely important – questions: What should you read next?  Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam , a nonprofit designed...

Episode 3 honors April’s poetry month with a selection of poetry from each bookseller. You will be inspired to read each recommendation. Welcome to Shelf Help, a podcast where booksellers help you answer one of life’s trickier – and we’d argue extremely important – questions: What should you read next?  Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam , a nonprofit designed to inspire readers; J...

Episode 4 provides gardening inspiration and some great gardening tips to help us all fully embrace spring and summer. Welcome to Shelf Help, a podcast where booksellers help you answer one of life’s trickier – and we’d argue extremely important – questions: What should you read next?  Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam , a nonprofit designed to inspire readers; JAM – Junction Arts...

  May’s Mental Health Awareness Month provides the inspiration for Episode 5. We promise it is not depressing, but instead filled with hope, help, and healing. Welcome to Shelf Help, a podcast where booksellers help you answer one of life’s trickier – and we’d argue extremely important – questions: What should you read next?  Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam , a nonprofit designe...