Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Mark, Sara, and Jacey talk about 2026's trending word, PG-rated insults, third-eyes, human tails, and paddleboarding!

Maine Nordiques forwards Dawson Anderson and Liam Sheward talk career highlights, culinary skills, McFlurrys®, gameday preparation, proposed rule changes, dream houses, and more! After a quick trip to NH on Friday, the boys are back on home ice this Saturday (Jan. 24) in Auburn! #RollNords

Twenty-four-year-old Ohio native Chase Jobe shares his incredible story about how the generosity of an Oxford County couple brought him to Maine to pursue his dream. He shares plenty of ups and downs along with way and treats us to three songs in the Lunch Bunch studio: "Where Corn Don’t Grow", "Pillow Talk", and "Home to Yours".

Lewiston Baseball President Allison Lytton and Purchasing Agent/Equipment Manager Chad Guimond join players Andre, Julian, Trevor, and Rhys to talk about the upcoming season! Registration opens in February and there are volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available to support this awesome program!

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Pam sample some Two Chicks Vodka Elderflower and Pear Cocktail and talk about some things we should stop caring about in the new year.

Safe Voices Director of Development & Engagement, Grace Kendall, talks about the mission of Safe Voices, which currently operates the only shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and exploitation in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. She also covers Sex Trafficking Awareness Month, the Grown-Up Book Fair, and her desire to become a helicopter p...

From Stockholm, Sweden to Auburn, Maine. Jack Klevby shares his path to the Maine Nordiques and looks forward to a big weekend on home ice against the Philadelphia Rebels!

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox talks B2B Trade Show (registration is open for the April 16 event), the February Breakfast focusing on the evolution of local media, the reopening of Otto's Pizza in Auburn, the new legislative session, and "Connecting Over Hospitality" (Jan. 15 at 8am).

Mr. Drew of Mr. Drew and His Animals Too stops by to chat about the Grand Opening (Jan. 17-18) of his new Education Center in Poland! The new space offers a wealth of fun, educational, and, for some, once-in-a lifetime opportunities!

It's a Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Pam sample some Goodland Extracts Cherry Pie High Soda (just like Grandma used to make), courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption, and talk National Quitters Day, Pam's upcoming LA Chamber Breakfast presentation, and how more Americans aim to live a more analog life in 2026!

Mark and Sara take the show on the road to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Brewing Connections at Schooner Estates! They chat with Junior Achievement of Maine Program Manager, Mikaela Ziobro; Honey Bee Healing Hive Yoga & Wellness Owner, Melissa St. Pierre; St. Mary's Health System President, Win Brown; and Dirigo RMS Senior Sales Executive Adam Gormely and Business Deve...

Mark and Sara review some laughably wrong predictions from the 1950s, talk about some new tech products from the Consumer Electronics Show, and Sara plans a trip to the sunshine state!

Central Maine Community College athletics director and men's basketball head coach Dave Gonyea joins Mark and Sara to reflect on his three decades at CMCC, which is also home to the 2026 Yankee Small College Conference Basketball Tournament in February!

Mark and Sara are back behind the microphones and determined to make 2026 a year to remember...or something. They provide tips on how to keep your New Year's resolutions, words that should never be heard again, and the strange relationship between human beings and various objects.

It's a special New Year's Eve Tasting Tales! Our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption provide Mark, Pam, and Jacey with some Mionetto Prosecco to ring in 2026! They chat resolutions, New Year's Auburn, and more!

It's a special Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales for Christmas Eve! The gang sips on some delicious Cushnoc Lawyer Up (original and peppermint) while reviewing the origin of "Three Sums Up" and sharing Christmas traditions and favorite presents.

Glitterazzi Entertainment Owner and Founder Jillianne Haney has turned her passions into professions. Among her experience in modeling, singing, film production, script writing, and more, she offers event planning services with Glitterazzi, creating unforgettable memories that last a lifetime.

Salt & Light Community Center Founder/CEO - Darlene Conant and Secretary & Administrative Advisor Gisele Guerrette talk about opening their 29 Hampshire St., Auburn location, the Lighthouse Shoppe Thrift Store, volunteer opportunities, and much more! Salt & Light is committed to strengthening families, empowering community, and investing in the life, dignity and future of children in o...

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! The gang sample some Turin-Baileys Milk Chocolates and talks world record singing, the best Christmas treats, and their designated Christmas songs - according to zodiac signs (Sara's not happy).

A mysterious box arrives outside Sara's office window, Mark gets dumped for a member of Bon Jovi, Pam has thoughts on bread donuts, and Jacey has no time for reusing wrapping paper!

Just when we thought he started a new life in Corpus Christi, Texas, Maine Nordiques forward Hutchinson Rose pops in to talk about returning to the Nords, recovering from injury, and how grateful he is to be back in Maine among family, friends, and fans.

Business Advisor with the Maine Small Business Development Center at Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments Jon Janson joins Mark and Sara to talk about his work in assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses through no-cost confidential business advising and training. Maine SBDC has provided assistance to tens of thousands of clients for over 40 years!

Nonesuch River Brewing Managing Partners Jeff Gambardella and Michael Schuler stop by with some Santa’s Reinbeer, Space Ghost, Broad Turn, and Black Sedan for us to sample during the show (man, those guys know how to Monday)! They cover a bit of Nonesuch’s history, delicious food and beverage options, and a special New Year’s Eve celebration at their Poland location. Plus, Jeff's dad jokes and Mik...

Mark, Pam, and Jacey sample some Yule Nog with Fireball, courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption. Then, Mark and Pam have a chat with Lost Valley General Manager John Herrick and Marketing Manager Travis Dow. Lost Valley is experiencing its earliest opening since 1989 as they look forward to providing another season of safe and fun entertainment and recreation!

Mark and Sara take the show on the road to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Marketplace at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch! They chat with some friends, old and new, including: Kayla - The Chronicles of a Guinea Pig (00:45), Carey - BYOKOH (4:22), Leonard - Great Falls Comedy Club (7:40), Keith - The Vault (11:18), Ari - Baxter Brewing (14:50), Ann-Marie - Hea...