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So That Reminds Me

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Ever wonder what goes into writing a news article or what happens when you hand a journalist a microphone? So That Reminds Me is a bi-weekly podcast from Reminder Publishing covering the biggest hometown news stories in Western Massachusetts. Each episode, hosts Chris Maza, Dennis Hackett, Tyler Garnet, and Ryan Feyre break down the hot local stories and bring in special guests to share their perspectives. From breaking down the news that's important to you to behind-the-scenes storytelling, So That Reminds Me is your go-to source for local journalism in Western Mass.

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Reminder Publishing

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News

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thereminder.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Fair season kicking off + Xander's wish comes true 16.08.2024

This week's So That Reminds Me: Catch up with Dennis and Payton (Start-10:40) Western Mass. Theater scene grows (10:41-15:28) Fair season begins (15:29-25:11) Chicopee Police make Xander Padilla’s wish come true (25:12-28:18) Talk highlights area’s tobacco history (28:19-33:46) Special episode coming up (33:47-End)

Harris in Pittsfield + Southwick Pond Brawl 02.08.2024

This week’s So That Reminds Me: Catch up with Chris and Tyler (Start-3:53) A brawl at North Pond in Southwick (5:03-11:28) Poor conditions at nursing homes (11:29-20:03) Springfield schools adjust attendance policy (21:28-35:15) Harris visits Pittsfield (35:16-42:01) Hockey Day in Springfield (42:02-End)

Neal Has a Challenger + Dakin Kitten ICU Reopens 19.07.2024

This weeks episode of So That Reminds Me: • Catch up with Dennis and Payton (Start-5:08) • Victory Theatre renovations in Holyoke (6:40-11:59) • Nadia Milleron challenging U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (12:01-19:26) • Dakin reopening its kitten ICU (19:27-26:54) • Big E Marketing Director Noreen Tassinari retirement (28:25-38:26) • Ken Harris gets ready to stage his own one-man play (38:27-end)

Western Mass Tourism Roundtable + Summit House Concert Series 05.07.2024

This week’s episode of So That Reminds Me: Catching up with Chris and Tyler (Start-6:12) Western Mass. mayors participate in tourism roundtable (7:12-16:15) Springfield unveils funding for neighborhood projects (16:16-30:44) Amendments to the HERO Act (32:05-38:22) Jabish Brook Middle School project tabled (38:23-47:37) Summit House concert series (47:38- End)

School Projects Galore + Enfield Square Mall Redevelopment 21.06.2024

This week’s episode of So That Reminds Me: Catching up with Payton and Dennis (Start-6:24) Easthampton Artists protesting rent increases (7:27-12:41) An update on the bad behavior of students in Chicopee (12:42-21:06 Agawam voters approve new high school building project (21:07-24:51) Belchertown voters shoot down new middle school project (26:00-39:21) Enfield Square Mall’s redevelopment (39:22-E...

2011 Tornado Reflection + Chicopee Students Assault Teachers 05.06.2024

This weeks episode of So That Reminds Me: Catch up with Chris and Tyler (Start-1:51) Reflecting on the June 1, 2011 tornado (3:18-11:40) Springfield names Sonia Dinnall next superintendent (11:42-20:35) Chicopee students physically and verbally assaulting teachers (20:35-28:11) Northampton school budget deficit (29:19-38:26) Westfield baseball team participating in a tournament in Suffield (38:27-...

The Detectives Wife: Fanion trial breakdown 24.05.2024

This week’s episode of So That Reminds Me is another Deep Dive, with Payton and Dennis looking back on the case of Brian Fanion, a former Westfield Police Department detective who was accused of murdering his wife, Amy, in 2018. He was found guilty in 2023 after a month-long trial in Hampden Superior Court. The story has been back in the news recently as CBS News featured the case on “48 Hours.” D...

Southwick Racist Incidents Continue + Disney Chatter 10.05.2024

Today's topics on So That Reminds Me: Catch up with Payton and Dennis (Start - 5:45) Ludlow Mobile Home Community update, lawsuit (8:16-13:59) Southwick racist incidents continue to occur (14:00 - 19:32) Valley Bike Share program returns to region (19:33 - 24:58) Holyoke receives state funding to purchase electric school buses (26:32 - 31:24) East Longmeadow couple runs perfect season for runDisne...

Holyoke PS Coming out of Receivership + EL Reimagines Town Center 27.04.2024

Today's topics on So That Reminds Me: Intro (start - 2:57) Springfield Main Street Convention District Master Plan (4:11 - 14:57) Holyoke Public Schools slowly phasing out of receivership (14:58 - 21:37) Heartbreaking death of Eileen Monaghan (21:38 - 26:42) East Longmeadow reimagining town center (26:43 - 34:12) Easthampton We The People team trip follow-up (35:18 - close) This episode is hosted...

Southwick Police Chief Controversy + MGM Springfield Sale Updates 12.04.2024

Today's topics on So That Reminds Me: Payton and Dennis recent adventures (Beginning to 9:59) Southwick Police Chief Appointment Controversy (11:16 to 28:26) Looking back at the NCAA D1 Hockey Tournament in Springfield (28:27 to 31:07) Mayor Sarno discusses rumors of MGM sale (32:27 to 40:15) Lola’s: Tacos, Tequila & Oysters opens in Longmeadow (40:16 to 44:29) Update on the proposed hotel in...

MGM Explores Selling Casino + WestCOMM Breaks Ground 29.03.2024

Today's topics on So That Reminds Me: MGM Resorts explores selling Springfield casino (2:41 - 9:33) Update to racist incidents in Southwick schools (9:34 - 14:32) Proposed hotel in Agawam has residents concerned (15:57 - 22:40) WestCOMM Regional Dispatch breaks ground in Chicopee (22:40 - 28:44) NCAA D1 Hockey Tournament comes to Springfield (28:44 - end) This episode is hosted by Chris Maza and T...

St. Patrick's Weekend in Holyoke + Westfield Resident on The Voice 15.03.2024

Today's topics on So That Reminds Me: Holyoke's 71st St. Patrick's weekend commences (:45-3:10) UMass athletics joins mid-American conference (3:10-5:12) Local woman distributing food is looking for donations (5:13-7:10) Follow up on racist incidents in Southwick Public Schools (8:47 - 13:45) Westfield resident competes on national TV show The Voice (14:51-end) This episode is hosted by Payton Nor...

EL Warehouse Saga Comes to a Close? + Local Hero Opens New Business 04.03.2024

Today's topics on So That Reminds Me: East Longmeadow warehouse saga comes to a close (:53 - 7:12) Palmer church fundraiser dinner to help kids in the Congo (7:13 - 10:48) Local hero reopens business in Springfield (12:11 - 16:11) Easthampton We The People team returns to nationals for seventh straight year (16:13 - 20:19) Allegations of racist bullying in Southwick Public Schools (21:21 - end) Th...

Ludlow Mobile Home Community Residents Outcry + Mike Gorman in Holyoke 15.02.2024

Today's topics on So That Reminds Me: New Segment - The Deep Dive - Ludlow mobile home community residents outcry over rent increase, claim poor living conditions. We welcome Reminder Staff Writer Sarah Heinonen to discuss. (:45 - 10:56) Voice of the Celtics Mike Gorman is coming to Holyoke, honored with JFK Award by St. Patrick's Committee (12:14 - 14:43) Local 12-year-old Andrew Bennett performs...

The Political Carousel Continues + Red Sox Winter Weekend 01.02.2024

Today's topics on So That Reminds Me: Red Sox Winter Weekend Springfield Superintendent Dan Warwick to retire State Rep. Dan Carey announced candidacy for Hampshire County Clerk of Courts Belchertown Carriage Grove property update The Wick 338 to host electric unicycling This episode is hosted by Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet. Introduction of show (beginning to :36) Get to know Tyler Garnet (:36 to...

So That Reminds Me: the start of something new 19.01.2024

Ever wonder what goes into writing a news article or what happens when you give a journalist a microphone? Welcome to So That Reminds Me, a bi-weekly take on hometown news from Reminder Publishing highlighting the hot stories from our paper while also inviting special guests to share their take on a story. Today's episode is hosted by Payton North and Dennis Hackett. Introduction of show (beginnin...

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