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G's Senior Discount, Spider-Man swings into the conversation, sidewalks come before roads, chaos erupts at the Hot Wings event, Vermont Mountaineers tickets up for grabs, the Great Goose Round-Up, What's the strangest thing you've ever received in the mail? No approvals. No questions. No apologies.

Through his program, Emotion Into Art, Tom Varano transforms paint, music, storytelling, and personal experiences into messages of hope, resilience, and self-discovery. His inspiring presentations have touched thousands of students, educators, families, and community members, encouraging meaningful conversations about mental health, overcoming challenges, and finding purpose. Here on this episode,...

Will Eberle is a Vermont nonprofit leader, advocate, and speaker whose work focuses on mental health recovery, homelessness, housing, and economic opportunity. Drawing from his own experiences overcoming poverty and homelessness, Will has spent nearly two decades leading organizations that help Vermonters build stability, dignity, and hope. He currently serves as Executive Director of Alyssum and...

This morning on Aired Out, I'm joined by Cassandra Demaris to talk about an incredible community partnership launching this fall through the US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer program. TOPSoccer creates an adaptive, inclusive environment where youth with intellectual, developmental, and physical challenges can experience the joy of soccer, build confidence, develop friendships, and have fun in a supportive...

After the tragic loss of his son to a drug overdose, Vincent Arbuiso is turning grief into action. Today, he's launching a campaign focused on awareness, mental health, prevention, legal accountability, and creating meaningful change in the fight against addiction. Join the community for Vincent's Battle, a FREE Battle of the Bands event on Saturday, July 11 at 4919 Route 14 in Royalton, Vermont....

With the recent tragedies here in Central Vermont serving as a painful reminder of how fragile life can be, this morning on Aired Out, Winton Buddington of Sweethearts & Heroes joined me for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about making the most of the time we're given. Together, we took a deep dive into the meaning of H.O.P.E., why it's so important, and why finding it can sometimes be o...

Josh Jerome is the Executive Director of Barre Area Developement - the primary nonprofit economic development organization serving Barre City and Barre Town. Founded in 1961, BADC works to attract investment, support local businesses, encourage job growth, strengthen the tax base, and promote Barre as a great place to live, work, and do business. Today we talk houseing/Downstreet Housing & Com...

This morning on Aired Out, Dan Royea from Central Vermont Cars & Coffee revs things up with a look at one of Central Vermont's fastest-growing automotive gatherings. Held on the second Saturday of every month, Central Vermont Cars & Coffee brings together car enthusiasts of all ages and interests at the Aspen Dental parking lot on Route 302 in Berlin. From classic muscle cars and vintage r...

This morning on Aired Out, Dolgeville Elementary School Principal Tim Barnes joined me to talk about an incredible year of growth, achievement, and community spirit throughout the Dolgeville school district. We also discussed a special event centered around Sgt. Rick Yarosh's book, A Bridge Named Amos, and how its powerful message of courage, perseverance, friendship, and overcoming adversity has...

This morning on Aired Out, Josh Miller of Vermont Fatherhood joins me for an honest conversation about what it takes to be a great dad in today's world. We'll talk about the challenges fathers face, the importance of being present, building strong family relationships, and the resources available to help dads succeed. Plus a wet week ahead, recap of an incredible weekend filled with community even...

Special Olympics, Upper Valley Cars & Coffee, Community Calendar, Thunder Road, Vermont and National News

This morning on the Aired Out Podcast, I was joined by Brian McKeon from The WORLD'S #1 Youth Leadership Team - Sweethearts & Heroes for a conversation about building stronger leaders, healthier communities, and creating hope. We discussed the Hope Through Art events they’re sponsoring and bringing to schools along with backing from North Country Chevy Dealerships, the BRAVE Youth Leadership c...

WELCOME to JUNE! Some of the things to look forward to this month! Plus - a bright meteor lights up the skies over southern New Hampshire Saturday night PLUS Noah Payette from the Barre Coed Softball League joins us to talk about his team, "Caught Looking", Erica Scott from the Lamoille Area Cancer Network talks up the upcoming Lacing Up For Cancer event happening June 20th and how the community c...

THANK GOD it's Friday! This morning on Vermont’s own Aired Out Podcast: Chuck, Rex (LIVE from the hot tub 😂), and Dirk all weigh in on Daniel Banyai, we dive Inside the WTF Folder featuring cutting burgers, Charlotte, North Carolina, and underwater property for cheap, plus “Fresca Hard,” Barre road and water main break updates, parking lot closures, community events happening this weekend and int...

Lilah Thurston Leah Spaulding  Seamus Hogan  ... just a small part of the "Tones" - Spaulding High School's popular music ensamblegets ready for their June 10th performance in Barre's Currier Park (5:30pm) and Friday June 12th's "For The Cure" fundraiser show (at SHS) for Vermont's Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Buckingham Manufacturing of Binghamton, NY, a nationally respected leader in climbing and safety equipment for line-workers and arborists, is officially partnering with Sweethearts & Heroes on their growing 5th Wire Program. CEO Kyle Turner joins me this morning to talk about the new pilot project focused on mental health, suicide prevention, leadership, and peer support within the electrical...

This morning on the Aired Out Podcast, Vermont political analyst, journalist, and podcast host Kevin Ellis. From the  Burlington Free Press  to  VTDigger  and his podcast Conflict of Interest, Kevin has spent decades covering Vermont politics, media, housing, and social issues. Vermont’s political divide, public perception, marriage equality advocacy, housing, heathcare, education, homelessness an...

Unhinged, outrageous, and completely off the rails — the Aired Out Podcast takes Friday mornings to a whole new level with 2 straight hours of unstoppable, unapologetic, unfiltered rawness to kick off your Memorial Day Weekend. Strap in… anything can happen, anything can be said. And this morning, it was.

Vermont’s own Rici Perdue is headed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota as part of Team Vermont. Rici will compete in Track & Field while representing the Green Mountain State on one of the biggest stages in inclusive sports. The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place June 20–26 in Minneapolis–Saint Paul and will feature nearly 3,000 athletes from across all 50 states...

This morning, Wednesday (Sweethearts & Heroes day on the Aired Out Podcast) my guest was Jay Cummings of Peoples Trust Company in St. Albans. We took at deep dive in several areas - including the recent suicide at  Barre City Elementary & Middle School , whom we are hopeful will watch this episode. The powerful work being done by Sweethearts & Heroes and the incredible impact Tom Murph...

This morning on “Aired Out,” Emily McKenna of Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice joined the show to talk about the 30th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament and the continued importance of community support for families navigating end-of-life care and grief services here in Central Vermont. The conversation highlighted how the annual tournament has become both a fundraiser and a celebrat...

Big conversation today with Washington County Mental Health Services CEO Beth Sightler as she discusses the future of mental health services in Central Vermont and the growing needs across our communities. Beth talks in depth about the new Granite Shed Project, the Wellspace location on Summer Street, the importance of Standing and Steering Committees, the Access Hub, legislative advocacy at the V...