STRIVECast

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team talks to Tara Balch, Communications Director at Maine Needs! Tara tells us about Maine Needs, their mission, and how to get involved. Thanks for joining us, Tara, and for all of the great work you do throughout our community! Also in this episode, Noel gives tips and advice and Jeff answers a listener question! Do you have guest suggestions for the...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team talks to Mary Zwolinski, Executive Director of Wayside Food Programs! Mary tells us about the many important programs at Wayside as well as how to get involved. Thanks for joining us, Mary, and for all of the great work you do throughout our community! Also in this episode, Noel gives tips for cold weather, Jeff answers a listener question, and Jon...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team talks about #GivingTuesday! There are so many ways to support STRIVE this Giving Tuesday- donating your time and talents, making a financial contribution, and selecting STRIVE as your Amazon Smile beneficiary are just a few ways to show your support! The crew also makes their own World Cup teams, Noel gives tips about his favorite restaurant, and Je...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team celebrates Thanksgiving! We talk about what we're thankful for and also talk about our favorite STRIVECast memories! Listen to the full episode for some of them to be replayed!  We are so thankful for all of our STRIVECast listeners….  Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! As always, let us know you're listening by liking, commenting, or sharing our pos...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the teams interviews Casey, our Jesuit Volunteer! Casey tells us about her about the JVC program, her position at STRIVE, and answers some tough lightning round questions! Thanks for joining us, Casey! Also in this episode - Jeff answers a listener question about Thanksgiving,  Noel shares some tips, hints, and recommendations about our auction! Remember, on...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the teams shares everything you need to know about STRIVE's 18th Annual Auction which starts this Thursday! Our live, in-person event is this Thursday (November 10th) from 6-9p at the Elk's Lodge in Portland! We will have bidding on our live items, our fund-a-need, STRIVE participant speeches and more! Visit our website to purchase your tickets today! Thursd...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team talked with Nanci Boutet, the Executive Director of Special Surfers. Nanci tells us all about the program and how to get involved. Thanks for joining, Nancy! Also in this episode - Jeff answers a listener question about staying active, Noel shares some tips, hints, and recommendations about Halloween candy, and our friend, Jon, joins us and shares s...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team talks about STRIVE's 18th annual auction! We will be hosting an in-person live event on November 10th at the Elk's Lodge in Portland and will also have silent bidding online from November 10th-17th. Tickets for the live event are now on sale! Visit www.pslstrive.org/auction to purchase tickets and for other information about this year's event! It's...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team speaks with Lisa King, Yoga Teacher with Sea Change Yoga! She talks all about what they do, how to get involved, and their partnership with STRIVE Studios! Thanks so much for joining us, Lisa! Also in this episode - Jeff answers a listener question about what to do if your partner likes watching sports but you don't; Noel shares some tips, hints, an...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team speaks with Lawny Saleeby, from Scapegoats! They talk about how the goats work, why they are great for the job, and how to book Scapegoats for next season! Thanks so much for joining us, Lawny! We also have some new segments for season 5! We return to an original favorite as Jeff answers a listener question and then Noel debuts a new segment called...

Welcome to season 5! Noel is on assignment this week, so Jeff carries the team! On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team speaks with Katelynn Davis, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Dempsey Center! Katelynn tells us all about the great services that the Dempsey Center provides as well as a little bit about her role. Thanks so much for joining us, Katelynn! We also answer some fu...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team speaks with Stephanie Clement, from Friends of Acadia! Stephanie tells us all about the great work Friends of Acadia is doing and how you can get involved! Thanks so much for joining us, Stephanie!  We also answer big questions from Jeff about houses and carpets, Noel shares some upcoming movies and who is preforming at the Superbowl half time show,...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team speaks with Emma Davis, Principal Dancer with the Maine State Ballet! Emma tells us all about herself, what a principal dancer is, and where we can find information on upcoming shows! Thanks so much for joining us, Emma! We also play a round of Susie's Qs all about dogs, Jeff asks big questions about mountains and heights, and Noel shares which cele...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the podcast team checks in with THE Kevin on the Roof! Kevin joins us from the rooftop of Patriot Subaru and lets us know what rooftop fundraising is all about and more! Want to help Kevin with his efforts? Be sure to visit www.helpkevinhelpstrive.org or text KOTR to 50155! Thanks for joining us, Kevin! Also in the episode Jeff asks big questions about the r...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the podcast team checks in with our sound and video engineer, Ryan, about his recent honeymoon! Thanks for telling us about your trip, Ryan! We're all very jealous! Also in the episode Jeff asks not one… not two… but FOUR big questions and we play a round of Susie's Q's all about rats! As always, let us know what you think by commenting here, you could be ou...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the team plays another round of The Newlywed Game, this time with our very own Whitney and her soon to be husband, Dan! They go up against old roommates, Jeff and Noel. Who do you think knows each other better? We also hear an interesting story from Noel, Jeff asks about smokestacks, and we play a round of Susie's Q's about Labor Day! As always, let us know...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the podcast team speaks with a very special guest, Coach Kevin Woodhouse! Kevin has has had a long athletic career and is currently the boy's cross country coach at Portland High School. Kevin talks about the sport and also gives our listeners some tips for this weekend's STRIVE for 5: Foden Road 5K! By the way- it's not too late to participate in our race-...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast , the podcast team plays a STRIVECast favorite- Facebook Marketplace Price Is Right! We also hear Noel shares a review Free Willy, Jeff asks about the "strongest" football team, and we play a round of Susie's Q's all about roller coasters!! We also remind listeners about our 5k, which is coming up on August 27th- visit our website to register! As always, let u...

On today's episode of the  #STRIVECast , we learn all about Great White Sharks from our friend Jon! Also in this episode, Noel shares a review of  The Jungle Book 2 , Jeff covers a lot of topics with big questions about kangaroos, beards, and bridges, and Susie's Q's are all about Kool-Aid! We also remind listeners about our 5k, which is coming up on August 27 th ! As always, let us know what you...

On today's episode of the  #STRIVECast , the team shares information about our STRIVE for 5: Foden Road 5K which is coming up Saturday, August 27 th ! We answer some great listener questions all about the race and how to prepare. Want to participate? Visit our website to register today! Also in this episode, Noel recites a poem about Cobra Kai, Jeff asks big questions about trees, and Susie's Q's...

On today's episode of the  #STRIVECast , the team interviews local artist, Dave Berrang! Dave tells all about what it's like to be an artist, the types of artwork he makes, and his side job of being a referee! Thanks for joining us, Dave! Also in this episode, Noel recaps The Jungle Book, Jeff asks big questions about Big Foot and bridges, and Susie's Q's are all about the Americans with Disabilit...

On today's episode of the  #STRIVECast , the team interviews our newest STRIVE team member, Abby! Abby recently started at STRIVE as the WAVES Program Coordinator. Thanks for joining us, Abby, and welcome to STRIVE!  Also in this episode, Noel recaps Star Wars, Jeff asks big (and little) questions about tigers and opossums, and Susie's Q's are about the moons in our solar system. Also, a huge than...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the team interviews our very own STRIVE Program and Events Coordinator (and podcast traffic director), Alex Woodhouse! Alex sees what it's like to get asked the tough questions from our STRIVECast crew! Thanks for joining us, Alex! Also in this episode, Noel sings, Jeff asks us hard hitting big questions about animals, and we play a round of Susie's Q's about...

On today's episode of the  #STRIVECast , the team celebrates the 4 th  of July with a Independence Day edition of  Whitney 's Q's (see you next week, Susie!)!  Also in this episode, Noel sings and Jeff asks us hard hitting big questions! Join us next week as the full STRIVECast crew is finally back together! As always, let us know what you think by commenting here, you could be our next listener o...

On today's episode of the STRIVECast, the team celebrates Ryan's upcoming nuptials by playing the STRIVECast version of "The Newly Wed Game"! Our actual (soon to be) newlyweds, Ryan and Hillary, team up against everyone's favorite roommates, Noel and Jeff! Tune in to see who knows each other better!  Also in this episode, Noel sings a song about Lambchop, Jeff asks a big question about dinosaurs a...