Lydia's Lunch Bunch

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.

We take a look at some fun happenings in the Greater LA area this weekend and mix it with our Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tails. This week it's Wild Maine Vodka Seltzer, Blackberry - So good!

Kora Shriners Randy Williams and Bernie McAllister join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the annual FEZtival of Trees (Nov. 22-30) and the organization's history, mission, and origin of the fez!

Sara deals with a broken windshield, Mark is diagnosed with Indifference, Sara has echocardio-elephantiasis, Mark likes boxing, and Sara envisions herself as a troll lady. Then things get weird!

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox joins the Lunch Bunch to recap the Oct. 25 Commemoration Event, and talk about the FEZtival of Trees, Stuff the Bus, Brewing Connections, December Marketplace, therapeutic hugs, and more!

Mark and Pam take a look at some fun happenings in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area, including craft fairs, comedy, sports, and a ski swap!

Dr. Charles Landry of Landry Osteopathic Healthcare and Twin City Medical Aesthetics joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about providing patient-centered care utilizing multiple modalities to assist the body’s natural capacity to heal and enable the patient to become as functional and healthy as possible.

Maine Nordiques defensemen Wade Weil and Cole Estey join the Lunch Bunch to talk about crazy chirps, dead worms, and this weekend's games against the Elmira Aviators!

With Veterans Day Weekend fast approaching, the Lunch Bunch welcomes U.S. Military Veterans and American Legion members Jason Hall, Matt Jabault, Julie Flynn, and Tricia Thurston. Topics include the American Legion's mission, women in the military, the "Be the One" program, and an eye-opening discussion about the phrase "Thank You for Your Service."

The Exchange Club of Auburn's Bill Gladu, John Reid, and David Bishop join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the Club's commitment to its community, the Nov. 8 Salute to Veterans free lunch in Lewiston, scholarship programs, and more.

Mark takes a look at some fun happenings in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area, including the Pause for Pets Craft & Vendor Fair, Sunday at the Lewiston Armory!

L-A Community Little Theatre's Justin Morin, a fan of all things spooky, joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about Auburn's haunted theatre, 12-year-old Pam wanders her house with a butcher knife, and a ghost steals young Sara's glasses. Then things get weird! Also, a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tails with Baxter Brewing's Lewiston Strong Lager!

Maine Nordiques goalie Matt DellaRusso and forward Ryan Mottau join the Lunch Bunch to talk about getting back on track against Danbury this weekend, the differences between goalies and skaters, face tattoos, and more!

Horizon Visual Media Founder & Creative Director Dave Perlman joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his 9 years in business, client projects, Scandinavian food, and more!