And So It Flows

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, discusses and muses about how water is being used as a weapon of war in Israel’s war against Gaza. Leslie also seeks to highlight how using water as a weapon is antithetical to water’s main purpose – to provide access to life.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Trent Guzman, a self described Regenerative Agriculture geek. Trent discusses “The What” of regenerative agriculture, as a way of bringing life back to earth’s life support systems, including environmental and economic benefits.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews George Shoemaker, of Currency Coffee. George discusses water’s part in the making of coffee. George also shares the culture of this bean and beverage, like its connection to creativity and revolution, like the Boston Tea Party.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Bob Jones, Lee, MA Selectboard Chair, about the water rebellion in this New England town, made famous by artist Norman Rockwell. Bob Jones discusses the broad pushback to the GE and EPA plan to put a PCB dump in Lee, MA in 2025.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Lt. Scott McGinnis of the Fire Dept of Pittsfield, MA. Lt. McGinnis shares about being a marine, a board member of a leading environmental group and a firefighter. Lt. McGinnis shares about fire prevention month and an open house.

Avast Ye, in this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews  a founder of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. John Baur, also known by his nom de pirate “Ol’ Chumbucket’.  Ol’ Chumbucket shares pirate history and lore, speaks fluent pirate-ese and says Avast and Arrrgh a lot !!!

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Rachel Donohue, Natural Soap Expert. Rachel, Founder of Natural Wallflower discusses her inspiration as a mom, to create natural soaps  Rachel shares the making process and the need to have soaps that are free of toxic synthetics.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Mike Walsh, Sports Editor for The Berkshire Eagle. Mike discusses his life as a journalist, his secret life, as a self professed SUPboarder and member of Dad Bod Trio Team for the 47th Josh Billings Triathlon. Go Josh. Go Mike.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Michelle Crowningshield, a practicing pagan /  earth religionist with direct ties to Salem, MA. Michelle talks about full moon water, sacred holistic arts and pagan practices. Michelle also discusses her family’s ties to Salem.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Karen Kalinowsky, a mayoral candidate for Pittsfield, MA. Karen talks about h2o rates, recent flooding, voters’ water concerns. Karen also voices her opposition to the GE Rest Of River Agreement and a proposed PCB dump for Lee, MA.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Steve Adams, a local singer, song writer, water lover and tree hugger. Steve shares his new song ‘As The Crow Flies’, which has become the new fight song for the folks of Lee, MA fighting a planned GE PCB dump for their town. 

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Pete Marchetti, a mayoral candidate for Pittsfield, MA, about his water vision. Pate talks h2o rates, h2o infrastructure, h2o recreation and his interest to revisit the GE Rest Of River Agreement and a proposed PCB dump for Lee, MA.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Craig Gaetani, Candidate for Mayor of Pittsfield, about his water platform for Pittsfield, MA. Craig Gaetani discusses his passion for water treatment and his commitment to upgrade the process for completing projects in Pittsfield.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Gidon Bromberg,  Israeli director of EcoPeace Middle East. Gidon shares how EcoPeace created teams of Jordanian, Palestinian and Israeli environmentalists for Middle East peace . Gidon also discusses his new Green Blue Deal.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews John Krol, Candidate for Mayor of Pittsfield, about his water platform for Pittsfield, MA. John Krrol discusses water recreation, his involvement in creating Riverway Park, water rates, water infrastructure, GE, PCBs and more.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Laurie Smith, of North Street Coin Op, the laundry hangout in Pittsfield, MA. Laurie Smith talks about Laundry Love, where low-income folks do free laundry. Laurie also shares how cistern water systems can help save water.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jane Winn, Executive Director of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT). Jane discusses the work of BEAT, her life as an environmentalist, and General Electric’s tainted legacy, which includes a proposed PCB dump in Lee, MA.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Allison Eagan of Principal Planner of Berkshire Regional Planning and Jim McGrath, Pittsfield Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager.  Allison and Jim share about trees, water and  plans for environmental regeneration.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Missy and Rob Leab of Ioka Valley Farm. The Farm produces pure maple syrup and specialty maple products. Missy and Rob share about maple syrup’s relationship to water, local agriculture, and other assorted foodie and farmy stuff.  

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews retired Marine Capt Matthew Hoh. A former US State Dept official and Marine Corps commander, Matthew shares about the environmental impact of 30 years of war on the ancient rivers of Babylon, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Purdue University environmental engineer Andrew Whelton, who is testing for toxins in the waters of East Palestine, OH. Andrew shares his environmental findings in East Palestine, since the Norfolk Southern train derailment.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Donna Steckline and Esther Larkin, of Trinity Episcopal Church of Arrington, VA , the creators of WaterLockn, a mini water retreat of LocknFest, a famous music festival.  They share about WaterLockn, spirituality and LocknFest.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Steven Bateman, founder of the 31st Annual Harry A. Bateman Memorial Fishing Derby. Steven shares about why he started the Jimmy Fund event, in Pittsfield, MA, to honor his dad Harry, who died in 1992 after a long battle with cancer. 

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, has a freestyle show. Leslie shares his unique blend of water music, water news, water culture and deep water talk. He brings water outside the cup.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Joshua Bloom, Lee, MA, the former 5th District town representative. Joshua shares about how the proposed GE PCB dump brought together an incredible unity, across the political spectrum to fight against the proposed dump.