Round the Square

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Matt Dydo to the show. Matt wears many hats. If you've attended a networking event in Portsmouth, you've probably met him. He works by day as the sales/marketing manager for Universal Property Management, but he also sits on the board of WSCA, is involved in Creative Mornings, and seems to be everywhere people gather in and around town.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Tiffany & Jonathan Lessard, owners and purveyors of Lost Coast, a novelty store in Kittery ME filled with an eclectic blend of oddities and future antiques.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome Andy Demeo to the show. Andy hosts the Granite Goodness podcast, where he interviews New Hampshire people making the world a better place and shares their stories of progress and positivity in the Granite State.

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome Detective Rochelle Jones from the Portsmouth Police Department, and Mason, the department's comfort dog.

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome two local guests to the show, both fixtures in the community. Myles Burr is a musician, a poet, and tender of the bar at the Press Room on Daniel Street. Trevor Bartlett has been involved in the community for longer than either Phil or Dan can remember. Among other events, he has played a pivotal role in the Sundance by the Sea Film Festival, the Portsmouth 40...

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome Ryan and Emily from the Music Hall to the show. The Music Hall is a local institution, hosting a variety of shows and events from Writers on a New England Stage, to film festivals, musical acts, and stage productions.

Phil is off in this episode, but Dan welcomes Bilal Chaudry to the show. Bilal is an exercise physiologist with ties to UNH as well as many locals that refer to him as Saadiq, or Friend.

In this episode, Phil and Dan welcome Dagan Migirditch, co-owner of Liars Bench Beer Co., one of our favorite local establishments.

In this episode, Dan and Phil welcome Lori Waltz to the show. Lori is the executive director of Leadership Seacoast, a program designed for the adult learner that creates a core awareness of community through exposure to a broad range of issues affecting the Seacoast and by presenting varied points of view on topics being studied.

Paul is an invaluable member of our community. He teaches courses in accounting and personal finance at UNH, and manages the books for our radio partner, WSCA-LP Portsmouth. Paul tells us about his life growing up in England in a town at the mouth of the Thames, and the various places he's lived and taught since arriving in America.

In this episode, we welcome Realtor, Travis Billingham to the show. You might be thinking, "I thought Dan was a Realtor. Why is he inviting another one on the show?" While it's true there are many "personalities" in the real estate industry that we don't particularly care for, Travis isn't one of them. In fact, in this show Dan and Travis announce they have recently...

When reflecting on the friendship shared between Dan and Phil, there is a long-running (16 years?), monthly meetup that earns the credit for first bringing our two hosts together as friends – NH Media Makers. The man behind the meetup is also a long-time friend of both Dan and Phil, John Herman. John is an educator, and artist, an improve actor, a film director, a published author, an organizer, h...

It's difficult to describe some people in a way that encompasses their contribution to our community. Nicole Seaward is one of those people. Besides being the leader at the helm of WSCA-LP Portsmouth, Nicole is an industrial, organizational psychologist, which makes her a valuable resource to any organization looking to optimize their workforce in a way that values the individuals in addition...

Some people are just... weird – like our guest in this episode, Ben Folstein, a musician, artist, cabinet maker, and host of the Weird People Show on WSCA-LP Portsmouth.

When you ask business leaders in just about any community across America where to find information about the local economy, you'll likely be directed to a local chamber of commerce. Portsmouth is lucky to have such an active chamber, and in this episode, Dan and Phill speak with Portsmouth Chamber Collaborative president Ben VanCamp.

In this episode, Phil & Dan welcome two pillars of our local restaurant scene: Zach Cardona from the Press Room and Will Myska from Ore Nell's. We dive into the service industry, food, local personalities and more. Check it out and don't forget to give us a like and a review on whatever platform you follow us on. It'll really help us out.

Neighbors! Love 'em or hate 'em? In this episode Dan and Phil welcome health educator, yoga instructor, pizza lover, and neighborhood friend, Amanda Spadafora.

In this episode, Dan & Phil welcome a beloved Portsmouth personality, Tristan Law. Tristan has been a fixture in town for well over a decade, serving up cocktails and local establishments and booking some of the most memorable acts you may have seen locally. Please give it up for our friend, Tristan Law.

In this episode, Dan & Phil welcome Mark Segal to the show. Mark is a well known chef and a prolific personality in and around town. Most recently, he has taken over as head chef and manager at Fold'd Community Diner, a recovery friendly employer in Somersworth, NH. Also joining us in the studio this week is Zac Little.

In this episode, Dan & Phil welcome John Branagan. John is a longtime personality on the Seacoast, having contributed a significant role in the growth at Timberland in the 90's, converting the region's streetlights to LED, and more recently to the sustainability efforts at Generac. JB is committed to sustainability, and we were glad to have him on the show.

For those that remember an earlier version of Portsmouth's cultural fabric, Mark Michael Adams is an icon. From his time at the Coat of Arms to keeping order at the Seacoast Rep, mark is an unmistakable personality and a good friend of both Dan and Phil.

Peter Jude Ricciardi is the principal behind Brandartica, a New Hampshire based brand and marketing agency.

In this episode, Dan and Phil welcome Laurie Contrino, the development manager for Star Island.

In this episode, Dan and Phil welcome Mikayla Jerominek and Scott Bogle from the Rockingham Planning Commission. Listen in for insights into transportation initiatives around the county and the state, including discussion about the soon to open Greenway running from Portsmouth to the Seabrook.