The 207 Collective Podcast

Steve Becker began his career 23 years ago at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a crane mechanic, a trade that taught him precision, discipline, and the value of hard work. Fifteen years ago, what started as a simple hobby—cooking barbecue—quickly became a passion. Thirteen years ago, Steve took that passion a step further by building his own smoker, laying the foundation for what would become much mor...

Innes Demers is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Southern Maine. This spring, she opened her private practice, Black Cat Counseling LLC, where she provides counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults through both telehealth and in-person sessions at her part-time office in Buxton. Innes integrates multiple therapeutic approaches in her work and specializes in trauma...

Maegan is the owner of Balanced Business and Bookkeeping in Springvale, Maine, where she helps small businesses thrive through clarity, organization, and smarter financial strategy. After becoming a mom, Maegan realized she needed a healthier work–life balance for herself and her son. She stepped away from Corporate America and took a contractor role as an accountant for a mom-owned baby feeding c...

Megan Titcomb, RN, is the founder of Flow State Health Ltd. She is a Holistic Nurse Coach and Xavier University Holistic Nursing graduate (2015) with ten years of bedside experience, primarily in cardiac critical care. Her background in high-acuity nursing shaped her belief that real wellness requires a whole-person approach that supports the body, mind, and spirit. Meg is known for helping client...

At just 24 years old, Christine Tovey was diagnosed with a Grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma — a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer in her temporal occipital lobe. What followed was a grueling journey through brain surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Seven years later, Christine stands cancer-free — a proud mom, devoted wife, and a powerful voice of resilience. In this episode, she shares her...

Ryan Ferguson is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Devin Powell at Nostos MMA and Conditioning Facility. With over 11 years on the mats and 8 years of coaching experience, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge, discipline, and passion to both his students and his own journey. Beyond the dojo, Ryan serves as an instructor at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and lives an active lifestyle that reflects...

Robyn Stankevitz was born in New Hampshire and raised in Sanford, Maine. In 2011, she followed in her father’s footsteps and began her career in law enforcement, becoming a second-generation police officer. In August of 2024, Robyn was selected as a police K-9 handler and is partnered with a dual-purpose Belgian Malinois named Jax. Robyn shares her journey from growing up in Sanford before the era...

Charlene "Cheeny" Plante is running for Sanford City Council and would like your vote on November 4th. Get to know her and learn why she should get your vote with this quick episode, as well as the two other podcasts we have done. Send us Fan Mail

Moose the Miner is Maine’s loudest voice from underground — a hard-hatted philosopher with a pickaxe in one hand and a megaphone in the other. Known for his mix of quarry talk, crystal lore, and down-to-earth wisdom, Moose digs into the bedrock of history, humanity, and how not to be an @sshole. Whether he’s unearthing amethyst, old legends, or the truth beneath modern madness, Moose the Miner bri...

Narrow Gate Homestead is a veteran-owned family farm run by Nick and Rachel LaMere in Lebanon, Maine. Since 2022, we have been raising pasture-raised, organic-fed poultry with care, transparency, and heart. Every chicken and turkey is raised on lush pasture and processed right on our homestead by our family. More than just growing food, we are growing community and helping folks reconnect with the...

Gregg Martinez is the founder and owner of Iron Tails Saloon in Acton, Maine. This is Gregg's second visit on the podcast. With the end of the season upon us, Gregg is hosting one last event, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, before they close for the off-season. It's a chance for the community to come together and support those who may need some assistance. We also discussed his first season...

Anthony Riso is a professional photographer based out of Dover, New Hampshire, with a true passion for capturing life’s most powerful moments. From weddings to MMA events, live music performances, and beyond, Anthony’s lens brings stories to life in unforgettable ways. Outside of photography, he trains at Nostos MMA, has recently taken up bowhunting with a recurve bow, and holds a deep admiration...

Sanford, Maine’s own favorite survivalist and reality-TV inspiration, Charlene “Cheeny” Plante, returns to The 207 Collective Podcast! Cheeny is no stranger to challenge. A proud military veteran and four-time competitor on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, she recently proved her grit by finishing 2nd out of 14 of the world’s top survivalists on the hit series Last One Standing. But Cheeny’s...

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This week on The 207 Collective Podcast, we sit down with Josh “Stay Down” Watson of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Josh shares his beginnings in MMA and how he first got started at the Academy Martial Arts Gym. We dive into his journey from traditional combat sports into the brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing, including his unforgettable  fight with Greg Hardy that he was greatly believ...

We welcome back Scott Brouillard from Flippin Customized! In this episode, we dive into his journey of transitioning from part-time to full-time with his shop Flippin Customized in Wells, Maine. Scott specializes in welding, fabricating, mechanical, and  one-off custom builds, and powder coating. He's also the creator of the popular YouTube channel "Flippin Customized." Send us Fan...

Stephanie Ferguson is a compassionate registered nurse and a current graduate student in the University of New Hampshire's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. She is also a skilled brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who empowers women through instruction at Nostos MMA and advocates for integrating mental health support within the martial arts community. Stephanie's missi...

Zach McDougall is a tattoo artist at one of Maine’s premier tattoo shops, Venom Ink, located in Southern Maine. He has deep roots in Maine, growing up in Central Maine, and specializes in both black and grey realism and a muted color palette neo-traditional style. Zach also specializes in having a good time, with an emphasis on creating a positive experience for his clients to carry with them fore...

Married for 25 years, Troy is a proud father of a 22-year-old son and a 20-year-old daughter. He has dedicated the past 26 years to shaping future tradesmen and women as a Building Trades instructor at the Sanford Regional Technical Center, bringing with him 36 years of experience in the construction industry. Troy’s passion for education and his commitment to his students have earned him two nomi...

Chace "Frommie" Fromwiller tragically lost his life to a terminal brain cancer called DIPG, demonstrating remarkable bravery and resilience throughout his 21-month battle. In his honor, Frommies Fight Foundation was established to provide support to families affected by pediatric brain cancer. The 207 Collective, available on major listening platforms and recorded in Alfred, Maine  Send...

Kristi is the founder of the Strengthen Your Mind & Body hiking group, which she created to help people get out into the woods safely and confidently. Her mission is rooted in a simple truth: nature heals. Whether it's fresh air in your lungs, sunlight on your face, meeting new people, or discovering breathtaking places, time spent outdoors can transform lives. Backed by science, it'...

Beau Lambert is a born-and-raised Maine kid whose love of bikes and skateboards, plus a desire to be a teacher, landed him in the non-profit world. He started Team Grimace right out of college as a way to provide opportunities for local kids who wanted to ride and race mountain bikes. His crew grew into teachers, fishermen, farmers, and rad dads, plus there's an Olympian in the mix. In the ea...

Matt Rosenberg has been the Nubble Lighthouse keeper for the last 14 years, as well as teaching English and media classes at York High School and running a drone photography business. He lives in Wells with his wife and two college aged children. In his free time, he likes trying to catch big fish, going to concerts, and skiing as many days as he can.    The 207 Collective is available  on all maj...

Al is a 24-year Navy veteran and currently serves as the Director of Community Outreach for Non-Standard Veterans. Having spent most of his career as an enlisted submariner, he is well-versed in managing pressure. In the latter part of his career, he served as a Mustang Officer, embracing the motto “Sursum ab Ordine” (anything but ordinary). Following his own struggles with mental health, Al becam...

The story of The Holy Donut is a story of determination, creativity, and the power of a family coming together to build a business and a brand together. It all started with our founder, Leigh Kellis, a single mother and a veteran in the serving and bartending scene in Portland, who turned her apartment kitchen into a donut laboratory armed with nothing but passion, love and a counter-top fryer. Sh...