Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Phoenix No Limits Karate's Donna Harris stops by to talk about a Women's Self-Defense course beginning Wednesday (Nov. 5) and a Free Spaghetti Dinner and Karate Lesson at the Auburn PAL Center on Nov. 13!

It's a Halloween themed Roopers Beverage & Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Horror buff Justin Morin (and Peaches!) shares his take on all things spooky and scary as we sample some Baxter Oktoberfest!

Pat's Pizza Auburn owner Dave Bishop and J.T. Reid's Gun Shop owner John Reid talk about the Exchange Club of Auburn's mission and the Annual Veterans Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 14. The event honors Veterans with a free lunch prepared by the talented students at The Green Ladle in Lewiston. The guest speaker is Ranger and combat veteran LTC (ret.) Paul Bosse.

Mark and Sara chat about a record-breaking pumpkin, how to make the best grilled cheese sandwich, and some hyper-theticals involving a football playing gorilla and super smarts!

Fairlawn Golf Course Restaurant Manager Kolby Banker shares his start in the business, highlights some seasonal food and beverage favorites, and describes a near-death experience when he removed poutine from the menu :) Fairlawn's restaurant and golf simulators are open year-round. Stop in and join the fun!

Seeds to Smiles founder Lily Krietzberg joins Mark and Sara to talk about her mission to create customized outdoor garden spaces that are beautiful, functional, and interactive and to give people the tools they need to feel empowered to incorporate those spaces into their daily activities.

The gang decides it's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales kinda day! They crack open some Fireball Blazin' Apple and things get weird. Sara solves the Louvre Museum robbery, Pam defines "cheating" in a relationship, and Mark has thoughts on portable restrooms.

Maine Nordiques Captain Damon Myers and Braden "Big Country" Franck talk about a great start to the season and look ahead to facing the Rochester Jr. Americans at home this weekend. Damon shares what it means to him to be the team captain and Braden reveals what he enjoys more, scoring or fighting.

Auburn Ski Association president Kate Porter and vice president Meghan Levesque join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the ASA's mission and the 60th Annual ASA Ski Swap at Lost Valley, happening November 9 from 9am - 2pm!

Roopers Beverage and Redemption Marketing Manager Jennifer Grace joins Mark and Sara to talk about her work in bringing Roopers' media and marketing to the next level. She also shares her passion for portrait photography and writing!

Roopers Beverage and Redemption Marketing Manager Jennifer Grace joins Mark and Sara to talk about her part in taking Roopers' media and marketing to new heights. She also shares her passion for portrait photography and writing!

The Lunch Bunch takes the show on the road for a terrifyingly good time at Wallingford's Nightmare on the Ridge! We chat with scary clowns Punx and Blaze, Jeff the Spookmeister, attendees, and more! Take a listen - if you dare.

The gang bumps up Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales one day to sample 19 Crimes Hard Chard "The Mummy" before visiting Wallingford's Nightmare on the Ridge! Snoop Dogg's wine label is legit, as evidenced by the empty bottle at the end of the show :) Plus, Sara recaps Taste the Harvest!

Writer, director, and music director Paul Caron joins Mark and Sara to talk about L/A Community Little Theatre's "A New Home", which opens Oct. 30. The musical production that tells the rich and complex history of Lewiston and similar parts of the world where contributions of immigrant communities helped to shape a city’s identity and culture. Stay tuned at the end as we share a recording of Paul'...

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox joins Mark and Sara to talk Taste the Harvest - a lively street festival that brings our community together to celebrate all things local, fresh, and flavorful! Also, voting is open for Uplift LA's Finest Under 40, which recognizes rising professionals committed to the betterment of our communities.

McLaughlin Garden horticulturist Corey Kotfila joins Mark and Pam to talk about the variety of fun and educational events at the South Paris-based Garden, which is home to one of the largest collections of lilacs in New England. He also shares details about the prehistoric themed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular happening Thursday through Saturday (Oct. 16-18)!

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Sara welcome Mr. Out & About Tim Rucker and Lydia Media's Jessica Gendron Labbe into the studio to sample some Buzz Ballz Biggies Pumpkin flavor! They talk tipping, Smarties, grass, and Positive Pickles :)

Mark and Sara take the show on the road to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. They chat with new Chamber members Michelle Davis and Dr. Quintin Minni of Davis Chiropractic, Elsa McGary of Milestones Federal Credit Union, and Dave Perlman of Horizon Visual Media!

October is Employee Ownership Month! DeBlois Electric Vice President of Operations Steve Morin joins Mark and Sara to talk about working for a company that offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The employee benefit plan gives workers ownership interest in the company in the form of shares of stock.

Horizon Visual Media Founder and Creative Director Dave Perlman talks about his latest project - a commercial for "Among Us", the latest collaboration between Roopers Beverage and Redemption and Baxter Brewing. He also shares some behind the scenes stories and takes part in a hilarious Three (or Five) Random Questions!

Sara tours The Big Apple, performs stand-up comedy in SoHo, and runs the anchor leg for her Maine Marathon relay team! Meanwhile, Mark is drowning in drywall mud.

It's a Roopers Beverage & Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! The gang samples some of Erin Dunn-Kimball's International Podcast Day gifts including Cardi B's Whip Shots, Dr. McGillicuddy's Apple Pie Liqueur, and some actual apple pie! And it looks like we're going to Wallingford's Nightmare on the Ridge!

The Lunch Bunch takes the show on the road to the final Art Walk L/A of 2025!

Maine Nordiques forward Hutch Rose and defenseman Aslan Zhussupbekov talk about a great start to the season and a tough weekend ahead against their arch-rival, the Maryland Black Bears. Hutch shares how his game is inspired by the LA community, Aslan talks about playing 5,600 miles from his home in Kazakhstan, and both players pick their favorite superheroes. Their answers may surprise you.

LVCP Snow Ball organizers Melissa Gagnon and Karly Eretzian join Lost Valley general manager John Herrick and racers Stella, Maggie, and Libby to talk about the Nov. 15 Snow Ball at Lost Valley! It's a night of elegance, entertainment, and fundraising for the Lost Valley Competition Program which partners with five community youth programs and provides ski coaching to over 130 kids!