Round the Square

When we were kids, we all dreamed about our careers as an adult. We dreamed of being a doctor, a firefighter, whatever. Safe to say few of us dreamed of becoming a non-profit development coordinator. It's something one chances into, and it's often due to a passion for the work and helping the organizations that have a real impact on their communities. Such is the case for our guest, Becky Kates. J...

The Chase Home in Portsmouth, NH has been serving disadvantaged youth for nearly 150 years. Since 1877, The Chase Home’s mission has been dedicated to supporting youth and families. Leading the modern operations of the organization is Meme Wheeler, a staunch advocate for families with a background in clinical social work.

In a world increasingly divided along party lines, some see local government as the place to have the greatest impact. In this episode Phil and Dan welcome Dr. Nancy Pearson, a self proclaimed "Local Government Evangelist." Dr Nancy draws from her experience as an educator, community leader, and elected official. Her Civic Empowerment Pyramid, conceived through academic research, inspire...

Few people are as full of music history knowledge as our friend, Bruce Pingree. Bruce shares some of his knowledge and several truly fascinating stories from his long career working on radio and promoting music through some of the most important phases of music development over the past several decades.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Will Zinn, a mortgage lender, real estate investor, and a general internal combustion motorhead. We had a great conversation, definitely worth a listen.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Kimo Dorley, life long Portsmouth resident... over 80 years. Kimo is full of fascinating local stories, including the time he exchanged words with President Ford as his motorcade passed down Middle Street.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Hope Anderson, tourism manager for the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth .

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome Erika Wilson to the show.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Monica Dorley and Jen Scumaci, otherwise known as Fast Girl & Skooch. Both are fixtures in the community, contribute greatly to our culture, and are just fun to be around.

Do you like making things? Maybe you like the idea of making things but you've never learned how to make things? Whatevs_ In this episode Phil and Dan welcome Mike Lianza. Mike does a lot of things, but he's mostly here talking about Port City Makerspace... but also photography and beer and...

What comes to mind when you hear the words, "Public Transit?" If you live on the NH Seacoast, you probably think of the COAST Bus. In this episode, Dan and Phil welcome Rad Nichols from COAST, joined by Vanessa Polychronis.

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome Kerry Norton, executive director at Hope on Haven Hill, an organization that assists pregnant and new mothers in recovery. Kerry discusses how addiction impacted her own family, and how she found the inspiration and courage to begin this work when so many said it couldn't be done.

Nick Diana has been a fixture on the Seacoast for as long as Dan and Phil have been here. This is a good episode. Have a listen.

Dan welcomes Travis Billingham back to the show to talk real estate.

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome Bob Lister to the show. Bob has contributed so much to our community... as an teacher, as a superintendent, and a city councilor and serving as Mayor. He continues to be civically engaged and we are thrilled to welcome him to the show.

Burritos. We love 'em. And so does our guest in this episode. In fact, when Joel Harris moved to the Seacoast, he was craving burritos so bad he started his own restaurant to accommodate the craving. Joel is the founder of Dos Amigos Burritos (now in Concord) and HiFi Burritos in Dover. We talk about all of that good stuff in this episode.

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Snow , founder of Seacoast Listening Lounge , to hear the story behind her mission to create a space where women can share their experiences without judgment—just to be heard. A mother of five with kids ranging from 10 to 17, Erin’s life is anything but quiet. Originally from Maine, she’s called the Seacoast home since 2007 and now lives in Stratham, NH. For...

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome to the show Kerry Folkins, Community Engagement Director for Granite United Way.

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome Andrew Goldstein and Ken Latchaw from Albacore Park. For those from the area, the USS Albacore is a well known landmark. What's less known is the significance of the boat in US Naval History. Tune in while we learn about the pioneering ship and how it changed submarine design immediately after World War II.

Back from our holidays break, we welcome Lexi Leddy to the show. Lexi is a local real estate broker with 10 years of experience in the industry. She's also the 2025 president of the Seacoast Board of Realtors. Fun fact, she has her pro card in professional body building.

Round the Square gets drop in by Replaced by Robots “Adam Wade, a punk purist known for his unapologetically loud and electrifying guitar work” -TJ CONNELLY

In this episode, Kate Constantine joins us. Kate is the community engagement manager at Gather, one of the oldest social service agencies in the United States, providing meals for those in need since 1816.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Ashley Davis, Associate State Director of Outreach and Advocacy at AARP of NH.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Monte Bohanan to the show. Monte is something of a fixture in our community. He previously worked as the face of the Music Hall, has helped lead the efforts supporting the Portsmouth Halloween Parade (arguably one of the best in the country), and now serves as the Director of Communications and Community Engagement at the City of Portsmouth.