Hey Rhody Podcast

In today's special Who To Watch episode, we are joined by Liza Burkin the Founder of Providence Streets Coalition. Liza, Nick, and Sascha discuss how growing up in a rural town made Liza's want and need for easy and safe transportation the seed that later started the organization, her time as a pedicab driver, and more. Have fun learning more about Liza and her work that is moving Providence forwa...

In today's special Who To Watch episode, we are joined by George Evans Marley (GEM), the Treasurer and all around operations person at Haus of Codec (along with Julio E. Berroa, Haley Johnson, Alexander Ruiz, and Charlotte Gagnon). GEM, Nick, and Sascha discuss their story of growing up in our “weird” state, their own experience with homelessness, the many obstacles of starting a shelter in RI, Po...

In today's special Who To Watch episode, we are joined by Jennifer McClendon the Producing Director of Rhody staple Trinity Rep. Jennifer, Nick, and Sascha discuss her journey from computer engineering to stage management, and coming to the smallest state from Chicago where she is implementing big change for the community. Have fun learning more about Jennifer and her work to make theater more inc...

In today's special Who To Watch episode, we are joined by Ray Nuñez the founder of  Nuñez, The People’s Agency. Ray, Nick, and Sascha discuss the path that brought Ray to RI, which started in Mexico, the importance of culture within marketing, and his busy year of starting a business, getting married and welcoming a baby boy.  Have fun learning more about Ray and his journey to finding the people,...

In today's special Who To Watch episode, we are joined by Dwayne Keys, Chairperson for the South Providence Neighborhood Association.  Dwayne, Nick, and Sascha discuss all the different components of Dwayne's work and success in finance and use of his time at the SPNA to make sure communities treated with inequality are having their voices heard when it comes to the neighborhoods they live and wor...

In today's special Who To Watch episode we are joined by Amber Jackson, the founder, and CEO of @theblackleaftea and Culture Shop. Amber, Nick, and Sascha discuss how she came to be in PVD from Chicago through collegiate athletics and found her passion through mixing and creating delicious loose leaf tea blends. Through building her business Amber has used her teas to engage with the community and...

In today’s Who To Watch episode we are joined by Lois Harada, an artist and printmaker. Lois, Nick and Sascha discuss some of  her on going projects like her efforts in renaming Victory Day in RI, and new projects coming in 2022 like working with My HomeCourt at Davis Park, using the Interlace Grant to work on WISH YOU WERE HERE where Lois will be paying homage to those imprisoned in Japanese inte...

In this week’s special Who To Watch episode we are joined by Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor the Assistant Manager of Bintimani, a restaurant new to the Providence food scene that will serve West African food as well as ​​invite guest chefs and pop-up vendors to use the kitchen and sell their food from the space. In addition to discussing his journey to PVD, Aiyah, Nick and Sascha also talk about Aiyah’s no...

In this week’s episode we are joined by Manya Rubinstein the CEO of Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO for short), PVD’S first distillery since prohibition. Manya, Nick and Sascha discuss starting a distillery during a pandemic, what makes ISCO’s spirits unique (like oyster vodka!), the importance of sustainable farming plus Nick and Sascha enjoy a very special tasting of ISCO’s three main spirits.

In this week’s very festive episode we are joined by the one and only SANTA! Kris Kringle, Nick and Sascha discuss our favorite cookies, the best way to unwind after delivering presents all night, how fast his sleigh really travels and more! Grab a cup of cocoa for the second half of the episode where Santa reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas written by Clement Clarke Moore. Happy Holidays Rhod...

In this week’s episode we are joined by Jeremy Duffy Co-Founder/Managing Partner at The Guild - Pawtucket, Providence, and Warren. Jeremy tells Nick and Sascha about starting the Guild with his partner, which has become one of the largest producing breweries in the country, opening a new branch of the Guild in Warren and a pop-up in Providence, his keen eye for the real estate market *wink*, moder...

In this week’s episode we are joined by Yarrow Thorne the Founder & Executive Director of The Avenue Concept - the organization behind some of the most beautiful artwork throughout the city. Yarrow, Nick and Sascha discuss how The Avenue Concept was started, the power of problem solving, the ever changing scene in PVD, and more.

In this week’s episode we are joined by Maria Tocco the founder and market manager of The Providence Flea . Maria, Nick and Sascha discuss the inspiration behind the Providence Flea, why it’s so important to shop small, the Flea’s new location at Farm Fresh, and more.

In this week’s episode we are joined by Laura Afonso the woman behind the cheeky brand Buns and Bites and  the online clothing boutique Pinkie Swear . Laura, Nick and Sascha discuss the beginning of Buns and Bites, Laura’s fav pizza’s around the state, finding your passion and more.

In this week’s episode we are joined by Kayla Elizabeth, photographer extraordinaire and frequent Hey Rhody magazine cover star. Kayla, Nick and Sascha discuss tips for a novice photographer, the importance of loving what you do and checking off your bucket list. Follow her on Instagram !

In this week’s episode we are joined by Patty J of the award winning lifestyle blog PattyJ.com and frequent contributor of Hey Rhody Magazine. Patty J, Nick and Sascha discuss the importance of personal style, tips to warding off internet trolls and of course our go-to Italian restaurants.

In our very first official episode our hosts speak with Asher Schofield of Frog & Toad ( FrogAndToadStore.com ) in Providence, Rhode Island. The conversation covers topics such as renovations, marriage, working with your significant other, entrepreneurship, favorite restaurants, adventurous eating, and so much more. 

The very first Hey Rhody Podcast episode invites you to get to know our hosts, Nick and Sascha, and learn a bit about what to expect from the show.