Lydia's Lunch Bunch

PRIME360 owner and The Smoothie Spot co-owner BJ Grondin joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about making the best version of you through exercise and nutrition. He also shares his three ingredients to success, how we may be under-eating, and learns an interesting fact about wombats :)

Maine Nordiques forward Connor McNaughton and assistant coach Caleb Labrie join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the playoff push, team chemistry, real estate, dinner with Ovi and Tiger, and much more!

Singer/songwriter/musician Arthur Barnard joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his amazing journey, his passion for music, and his new mission in life. He also performs five songs live in studio, including "18 Souls", recounting the darkest day in Lewiston's history that claimed the life of his son.

John Alsobrooks, owner of Little Dragon Integrative Medicine, joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about moving to China to study at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and opening his own practice in Lewiston. His integrative approach combines modern research with evidence-based alternative therapies, addressing the root causes of health concerns.

Mark and Pam sample some Chocolate Shop Wine, courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption (spoiler alert: it’s awesome and pairs perfectly with Valentine’s Day). Then they take a look at some fun weekend happenings including a Snowshoe Festival Dinner & Dance, a Plant Clipping Swap, public skating, local hoops, hockey, and more!

Maine Nordiques head coach Nick Skerlick and defenseman Luke Chappelle join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the the playoff push, the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, coach's dream concert, Luke's rapping career, and more!

Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about Annual Awards nominations, scholarships, the Business to Business Trade Show, and businesses struggling to navigate an unpredictable environment.

Dr. Stephen Flynn, D.C. of Functional Spine Center joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about how a thirst for knowledge about the body's healing properties led to a career in chiropractic medicine. He explains the art, science, and philosophy of chiropractic treatment, the mind-body connection, and how we can better care for our spines.

Mark and Pam take a look at some fun happenings in the Greater L-A area including a new exhibit at Maine MILL, a couples Paint Party, Dueling Pianos, and the Battle of the Badges hockey game!

The Bunch samples some Sugarlands Strawberries & Cream Sippin' Cream, courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption. Then Pam informs us of her recently booked trip to the Bourbon and Beyond music festival with a bunch of her favorite bands...and Phish :)

Maine Nordiques defenseman Alex Pellerin and forward Usko Laaksonen join the Lunch Bunch to talk about getting back on track Friday night, American and European hockey, hanging out with superheroes, eating poutine out of the Stanley Cup, and what a difference the fans can make at The Colisee.

Mark and Pam try to talk Sara out of a revenge scheme, then they sample some jerky and get annoyed talking about how annoying phrases are so annoying. A topic that was not on our 2025 bingo card.

Sara drives through the mountains, Pam checks out Portland on Tap, and Mark proposes to a woman at The Public Theatre. The Bunch recaps their weekend, talks condiments, and scores a post-Grammy interview with Mick Jagger(?)

Mark and Pam take a look at some weekend happenings in the Greater L-A area including Art Quilts Maine at LA Arts, Drop-in Preschool Playdates at the Lewiston Public Library, and National Girls & Women in Sports Day at Bates College!

Mark and Sara sample some Roscato Rose Dolce courtesy of our friends at Roopers and things get weird. They discuss Super Bowl tickets, the Andrew Jackson assassination attempt, and Boots the Cat. Plus, Sara debuts her Mick Jagger impression!

Maine Nordiques goalie Nick Hubbard, who earned his first shutout in his first start on Jan. 25, and defenseman Aidan Farro, who scored his first goal of the season on Jan. 24, join the Lunch Bunch to talk about gas station snacks, culinary school, Katy Perry, and more!

An award-winning visual artist, Amy Stacey Curtis is nearly eight years removed from a misdiagnosed brain injury that compromised every facet of her mental and physical wellbeing. Now, she is an inspiration to others and well on the road to recovery, one song at a time.

The Lunch Bunch explores how kids could have more fun playing sports (it involves quiet parents), then they revisit the peregrine falcon story, and Sara invents some new hockey slang!

Mark and Sara sample some Allagash Lager courtesy of our friends at Roopers. Then they take a look at some weekend happenings for Jan. 24-26, including opening weekend for the Public Theatre's Every Brilliant Thing, the BRKFST Dance Company at Bates College, and a big hockey weekend for the Maine Nordiques, Central Maine Community College, and some local high schools!

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society Executive Director Katie Lisnik joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about her bartending debut at "Cocktails for a Cause" tonight (Jan. 23) at Burnt Ends Barbecue. She also covers the Cabin Fever Adoption Event, Dash for Dogs 5K, Pet Wellness Clinics, and more!

No Nords today as the players' car broke down on the way to the studio. Sara recaps her shoe show experience, which included a snowball fight, then comes home to a bed smelling like Fritos.

Aerial Jade Owner/Educator Danielle Hirsh joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about her exciting new partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Auburn-Lewiston, the inaugural New England Aerial Arts Competition (Nov. 1), her path to becoming a leader, and more!

Roopers Beverage and Redemption President Jesse St. Laurent and Valley Beverage's Rick Dugal and Travis Gilmore join the Lunch Bunch with Garage Beer to celebrate our 100th episode and have a fun chat about some exciting plans for Roopers, Travis' BB gun, Rick's experience in a Toughman Contest, and a whole lot more!

Our 100th episode is christened with Baxter's Non-Alcoholic IPA courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption! We take a look at some fun weekend happenings including live music and comedy, the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra performing in Lewiston and Topsham, and a whole lotta hockey at The Colisee!

Dirigo Risk Management Solutions' Abbe Chabot and Adam Gormely join the Lunch Bunch to talk about their mission of transforming your workplace with training that drives real change. From leadership and de-escalation to active shooter response and team building retreats, Dirigo RMS empowers teams to make mindful changes that have lasting impacts.