Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Singer/songwriter/musician Toby McAllister joins Mark to talk about his career, which has included everything from sleeping on strangers' floors, to touring the country with Sparks the Rescue, to headlining The State Theatre. Catch Toby on tour and at New Year's Auburn!

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Pat's Pizza Auburn owner Dave Bishop and Lydia Media's Steve Simard join Mark to sample some Vibe Twisted Sips Blue Raspberry Lemonade and Watermelon Limeade. They talk deli slicers, dad jokes, and more!

SPS Property Inspections owners Scott & Elaine St. Pierre talk about their business' growth over the past six months, including the addition of handyman services!

Healthy Homeworks' Amy Smith and Julia Harper, talk about their mission of educating and mentoring members of the Lewiston-Auburn workforce to a successful homeownership journey. Healthy Homeworks envisions a vibrant downtown Lewiston where proud homeowners are committed to stewardship of their neighborhoods and build generational financial stability.

It's a Podcast & Pancakes morning at The Chapman House! Mark and Pam take the show on the road to chat with Chapman House residents and staff on a blueberry themed morning!

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society Executive Director, Katie Lisnik, talks about a bunch of great upcoming events including the Golden Paw Awards (Sep. 18), Auburn Public Library's Community Block Party (Sep. 13), Dog Training opportunities (Sep. 21), Poland Heritage Day (Sep. 27), and much more. Plus, dinner with Jane Goodall and mushroom foraging!

The Lunch Bunch ponders some morning habits that may help you live to be 100 while sampling some delicious Kahlúa Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur, courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption!

DeBlois Electric Service Manager, Nick Tifft, talks about DeBlois' commitment to serving its community, technological advancements, generators, DIY projects gone bad, and much more. He also shares info on BNI Androscoggin Network Builders, and what he would do if his eyebrows committed a crime :)

Alzheimer's Association Lakes & Mountains Region's Heidi Stoddard, Kris Baker, and Erin Dunn-Kimball talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's, happening Oct. 4 in Lewiston. They also share details on a Sep. 10 fundraiser at Lost Valley, the Honor Wall, and Painting the Town Purple!

American Red Cross of Central and Mid-Coast Maine Executive Director Sophie Piconi and Board Member Angela Greenwald talk about the Red Cross' mission of alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Mark and Sara are guest-ghosted so they have a dad joke contest. Sara goes paddle-boarding and loses her paddle, new words are learned, and there are world records to be broken!

"Modern Psychology Meets Ancient Yoga" at Honeybee Healing Hive Yoga & Wellness. Owner Mellissa St. Pierre joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about her new studio opening in September in Auburn! She also shares the benefits of yoga, upcoming classes, and why "water" should be pronounced "wooder".

LA Arts Arts Agency Manager, Gerald Walsh, joins Mark to talk about his three years at the helm, Art Walk LA, the impact of public art, the upcoming Harvest Masquerade Ball, how to make good bread, and much more!

Thanks to our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption, Mark and Sara sample some Orono Brewing Wicked Maine Blueberry Ale and discuss International Dog Day, the happiest(?) place on earth, and get introspective with 3RQs!

Maine State Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Curt Dale Clark, and The Public Theatre's Executive Director, Ray Dumont, talk about their latest collaboration “The Irish and How They Got That Way” (Aug. 27 - Sep. 14), a lively and heartfelt musical revue that offers a stirring tribute to the Irish-American experience. They also share details on their upcoming seasons and much more!

Mrs. Androscoggin County 2025 Samantha Potvin joins the Lunch Bunch to talk her leap into pageantry and her preparation to compete for Mrs. Maine on Oct. 13. She also shares the inspiration behind "Unshakable Glow" and its mission to empower people to build confidence by prioritizing self care-mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Natrix Productions owner, master of the improvisational arts, and Craft Brew Underground barkeep, Nate White joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his latest venture "Nate Nite Tonite", a show inspired by modern late-night shows featuring live music, comedy, games, and guest appearances. Catch the premiere on Friday (Aug. 22) at Great Falls Comedy Club! Plus, the gang samples some Sun Cruiser Lemona...

Area Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine Gary Violette talks about his career in community service and the Club’s mission to enable all young people, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Evidence of You Photography owner David Merriam has been fascinated with photography since he was six years old. He followed his passion, became an entrepreneur, and is creating priceless memories for clients of all walks of life. Be sure to book your fall photo session and take advantage of his back-to-school special!

Alex debuts a new sports jingle and Mark and Pam talk about dog etiquette in restaurants and some of the weirdest excuses people have used to miss work.

Mark and Sara take the show on the road to the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at the Kora Shrine Temple. They chat with new Chamber members: David Merriam of Evidence of You Photography, Manuel Vemba of Maine Legends FC, Zachary Pushee from Payzli, Chelsea and Jeffery Briggs of Mainely Movers, Dr. Melissa St. Pierre of Honeybee Healing Hive Yoga & Wellness, and Sara...

Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival organizer Cathy McDonald talks about the big weekend (Aug. 15-17) featuring food, fun, live entertainment, a vendor fair, Pups in the Air, Blues, Brews & Cruise Classic Car Show, and 18 HOT AIR BALLOONS!

Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox talks about the Aug. 14 Chamber Breakfast, the Knapp Morrison Scholarship Scramble, the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, and Start to Grow: Business Plan Basics, and much more!

Roopers Beverage and Redemption's Jesse St. Laurent and Baxter Brewing's Jenn Lever stop by to talk about their latest collaboration: Among Us - a limited-edition, watermelon-infused, hemp-derived THC beverage which features a can that glows in the dark! They brought some to share and...WOW!

Wishes in the Valley is almost here and all we need is for you to join us on Saturday, Aug. 9 at Lost Valley in Auburn! The event will benefit Make-A-Wish Maine and you can hear some impactful stories of Wish Kids and their families in today's episode.