ACK FM in the Morning

Doug Risher and Anne Kuszpa discuss the Housing Lottery being held by Housing Nantucket. The lottery is open to residents through December 19th.

Doug get's to talk everything Ezia Athletic Club with owner Isaiah Truyman and Program Director Chris Anderson! From working out, physical therapy, cold plunges and more! Ezia Athletic Club has your mental and physical wellness covered!

Doug chats with Executive Director Peter Burke of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming event "Annual Membership Celebration" on Monday October 3, 2022 at Dreamland. More information and tickets can be found at https://www.nantucketchamber.org/events/details/2022-annual-membership-celebration-33595

Doug Risher talks with Allan Bell of Addiction Solutions about their upcoming "Run For Recovery" race taking place on Sunday September 2th.

Doug Risher talks with Peggy J. Scott and Paul Carlin of the new performance currently running at the Bennett Hall through September 24th. Tickets and more information can be found at https://theatrenantucket.org/

Abby Slosek of Moors End Farm and Allison Levy from the Nantucket Conservation Foundation joined Doug Risher in the 97.7 Ack Fm studio to discuss the upcoming Harvest Fair. The fair is running October 1st and 2nd at the Milestone Cranberry Boggs and is a great weekend of events, food, animals and science! Fun for the whole family! Get more details at https://www.nantucketconservation.org/

Samantha and Darius sit down to chat about the NHA Immersion Experience held on August 10th. They also discuss the meaning of the word Nantucket and some highlights Darius has had while partnering with the NHA.

Kevin and Jack chat about the Jack's comedy style and how he is able to have a clean reputation at his shows, and what his  upcoming shows at the White Heron will be like. This funny duo share a laugh and get Nantucket ready for two fun nights with Jack Gallagher on  August 12th and 13th.  You can get tickets at whiteherontheatre.org

Billy Cook of William Cook Antiques sits down with Samantha to discuss the 7th Annual Nantucket Summer Antique Show. Billy Cooke shares  the beauty of  this event and some special pieces that will be in the show.  You can buy tickets day of or online at nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com.

Joining Samantha in the Studio is  Co-Chairs Caroline Tucker, Cathy Ward and President Christine Dean  of the Garden Club. They share some exciting insights to the much anticipated  66th Annual Garden Club House and Garden Tour. This wonderful Annual Event is Wednesday, August 3rd from 11am - 4pm and you can buy tickets in person or online at nantucketgardenclub.org. 

Swim Across America - Nantucket co-event directors, Jill Roethke and Jim Pignato, talk about the event's 10th year held at Jetties beach on July 23rd.

Honorary Chair of Nantucket Cottage Hospital's Women+Wellness, Meryl Bralower, chats with Andrew about this year's panelists along with the post-pandemic topics discussed.  The event is on Monday, July 18th, at the Nantucket Dreamland's Main Stage. Tickets at nantuckethospital.org

Anne Kuszpa, Nantucket Housing's Executive Director, talks to Andrew about an evening of live music with American Rock and Soul singer and songwriter Maggie Rose at the Chicken Box on September 8th.   All proceeds from this concert will benefit Housing Nantucket and their nonprofit’s mission of creating equitable housing solutions for year-round residents. For tickets visit housingnantucket.o...

Eric Jay Dolin is the best-selling author of Black Flags, Blue Waters.   Today he chats with Andrew about his newest work, Rebels At Sea , that tells the story of the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War.  The Nantucket Atheneum will be presenting an Author Talk with Eric on July 11th at 7pm.  For more information about this event, please visit nant...

Tracy Nichols and Brooke Mohr talk with Andrew about food insecurity on the island and a recent donation of $10,000 from Stop and Shop to the Nantucket Resource Partnership (NRP) to fight hunger on Nantucket. More information at thenrp.org

Romania Hunter, owner of Hand in Home Mobile Spa, chats with Andrew about the wellness, convenience and luxury services she provides to Nantucket and how it all started. handinhomeack.com

Thomas Matthews, writer/director of Ghostwritten, talks about his experience creating this Nantucket ghost story film, the inspiration behind it and how the Nantucket community helped in the making.

Abi Damaris Corbin, the writer/director of Breaking (previously titled 892), chats with Andrew about the films plot and what it was like to work with Michael K. Williams's final film role. *Screening on June 24th at 4:00pm at the Dreamland Mainstage Info and tickets at nantucketfilmfestival.org

To close out Pride Month, James Egan and Dan Perdios chat with Andrew about their upcoming event happening at the Nantucket Atheneum on June 28th at 6:30pm which includes a screening of Wild About Harry , followed by a book signing of A Golden Retriever & His Two Dads.  Free admission. Masks Required. More info at nantucketatheneum.org

Jessica Edwards chats with Andrew about her documentary Skate Dreams , a film that captures the dynamism of the sport and the power in a united, passionate community whose members refuse to be relegated to the sidelines.  The film features some of the most dynamic women in the sport today, including Nicole Hause and Weymouth native Nora Vasconcellos.  * Screening on June 25th at 5:30PM at the Drea...

Mystelle Brabbee, Nantucket Film Fesitval's Executive Director, along with Jaclyn Wohl, the Festival Producer, sits down with Andrew to go through this year's program for 2022, packed full of films, signature events, and a special staged reading with John Tuturro.  For the full program, visit nantucketfilmfestival.org

Dr. Rich Blundell, a visiting scientist at the Maria Mitchell Association, chats with Andrew about a dialogue he'll be leading at this year's Nantucket Film Festival on June 22nd to unpack the truths around the Earth’s own story.  He will be joined by Sara Dosa, the filmmaker of Fire of Love (NFF’s opening night film), and Cecil Barron Jensen of reMain Nantucket. Hosting the conversation...

Luke Russert, son of Tim Russert, chats with Andrew about the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club Summer Groove happening outside this year to benefit Nantucket's youth: "In 2002, the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club held the first “Summer Groove” event, and a highlight of the event was the Master of Ceremonies, Tim Russert. This event signaled the beginning of Tim’s relationship with the Club,...

Martín Espada chats with Andrew about his award winning book of poems, "Floaters."  Espada has published more than 20 books as poet, editor, essayist, and translator. His writing has received countless accolades, most recently the National Book Award for his book of poems, "Floaters." He has dedicated much of his career to the pursuit of social justice and his work gives voice...

Maddie Hjulstrom, the outgoing Executive Director of the Nantucket Book Festival, along with the Kaley Kokomoor, the incoming Executive Director, sit down with Andrew this morning to talk about why this year's festival is so special and what make's it different from the rest. For a full list of Nantucket Book Festival events, visit nantucketbookfestival.org