Lydia's Lunch Bunch

It's a groundbreaking episode as Derek Cote (one-half of the comedy music duo Doorknob) becomes the first guest to perform live music in our studio! We're also joined by hockey goaltending sensation Kevin Morissette, who dreams of drinking beer out of the Stanley Cup!

Mike the Tarot Guy makes his Lunch Bunch debut! He talks about the significance of solstice, yule, and gives Pam a tarot reading! Plus, Sara explains our very capybara Christmas :)

Mark and Pam take a look at some fun happenings in the greater L-A area including Mitch Thomas & Friends - Holiday in Lights, a full weekend of live music and fun at Side by Each Brewing, and a festive weekend of hockey with the Maine Nordiques. Then, we crack open some Sugarlands Mint Chocolate Chip Sippin' Cream provided by our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption. After a few sips, Sa...

Happy Haven CEO Amanda Karomba joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about Happy Haven's work in serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the company's growth through the past six years, their new Lewiston location, and much more.

Maine Nordiques defensemen Cole Estey and Wade Weil return to talk about snapping a six-game losing streak, heading home for the holidays, trying to eat healthy on the road, celebrity crushes, and more!

Two to Tango Ballroom Dance owner John Blanchette joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his path to becoming a dance instructor and how anyone can learn to Tango, Waltz, and Foxtrot. His next session begins in January - A great Christmas or Valentine's Day gift!

The Lunch Bunch digs deeper into tipping culture, shares their most embarrassing childhood moment, and ends with the Rudolph song!

Mark, Pam, and Alex take a look at the weekend happenings throughout the Greater LA area, including The Public Theatre's "A Christmas Carol", Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Franco Center, and Skating with Santa at The Colisee! Plus, plenty of live music and local sports!

The Lunch Bunch hits the road (well, walks across the street) to the LA Chamber's Shop Small, Shop Local Marketplace to talk to new members. Sara challenges attendees to sing Christmas Carols, then we head back to the studio to sample some Downeast Cider Caramel Apple, thanks to our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption!

Maine Nordiques forward Michael Stenberg and defenseman Aiden Farro join the Lunch Bunch to talk about heading to Elmira, NY to take on the Aviators, leaving home as a teenager, their talents outside of hockey, and hanging out with talking pets!

LA Metro Chamber President/CEO Shanna Cox stops in to talk about Stuff the Bus - Connections for a Cause, the December Breakfast: Shop Small, Shop Local Marketplace, the Chamber's Release Policy Priorities for 2025, the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, and more!

Stand up comedian Matt Dundas recently released his debut album "From Away" and stops in to tell us all about it. He also shares stories of providing lifelong memories for a family from Buxton, and handing off his baby to...Academy Award nominee Kathleen Turner!

Mark and Pam take a look at some fun and festive events happening in the Greater L-A area this weekend, including Lewiston's Holiday at the Plaza and Christmas in Auburn. Plus craft fairs, live performances, sports, and more!

Who to tip, what to tip, when to tip, where to tip, and why to tip. The Lunch Bunch examines today's tipping culture. Plus, a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tails featuring Fluvial Brewing's River Haze and Sara ponders a career as a social media influencer!

Maine Nordiques forwards Joseph Gasperko and Ethan Rosenoff join the Lunch Bunch to talk about getting back on track following a rough weekend against New Hampshire. They decide what's more important: a Hall of Fame career or winning a Stanley Cup. And they teach Mark and Sara new hockey terms like "dust", "pigeon", and "grocery stick"!

Sara's in shape, Pam's getting in shape, and Mark prefers to remain in the shape of an oval. Also, do capybara's sound like Midwestern housewives?

Seniors Plus President/CEO Betsy Sawyer-Manter joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the variety of services Seniors Plus offers, including Meals on Wheels, and launching the capital campaign for the new Education and Nutrition Center! Plus, Christmas stockings, "reality"TV, and flying cats!

NA3 Nordiques Gabe and Luke Pomerleau talk about what it's like playing as brothers, the unique personality it takes to play goalie (Gabe), being selected as team captain (Luke), and the one item used to settle all arguments :) Plus, a bonus Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tails! Loyal listeners will remember the Tipsy Balls episode. Well, Pam made some and, let's just say the name is spot...

Tisha Bremner, owner of Insightful Workplace Solutions, works with organizations throughout the country to develop motivating leadership practices, improve critical people skills for managers, build collaborative teams, and enhance workplace well-being. She joins the Lunch Bunch for a fascinating conversation on all of the above - and more!

Sara buys an Ice Pod, the Bunch revisits smoking culture of the 70s and 80s, and share their weirdest food combinations. Also, it's a weird week, so we start it off with a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tails featuring Freedom's Edge Cider's "The Juice".

Mark and Pam take a look at some fun events happening in the Greater LA area, then, through the magic of editing, we bring Sara in for our weekly Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tails segment. This week, we're sippin' on some Allagash Ski House Winter White Ale!

Simply Organized Spaces owner Elaine St. Pierre joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the benefits of organizing your home and how it can improve your quality of life. Plus, some tips for staying organized during the holidays!

Maine Nordiques forwards Shane Kozlina and Connor McNaughton join Mark to talk about an interesting start to last Sunday's game against the Northeast Generals (fisticuffs, ejections, and suspensions!), connecting to the community, favorite childhood toys, and more!

Mark has a weird face and breaks a fishing pole; Pam despises hangnails and destroys a laptop; and Sara loves puns and intentionally let's her ex's car take on water during a flood. Plus, some thoughts on the Tyson-Paul "fight".

UPI Plumbing, Heating & Cooling president Mike Curran joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the importance of hiring licensed professionals, preferred products and methods, and the 15 (yes, 15!) heating systems in his own house.