The Full Vermonty

*this audio was recorded last week on friday the 22nd of july, 2023* VT FLOOD RELIEF CLEARING HOUSE - RESOURCES FOR THOSE AFFECTED  BY FLOODING AND THOSE LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER "We have decided that we are going to put The Full Vermonty on a summer break. It will be a 1-2 month hiatus where, as well as focusing on our jobs and mental health, we will do lots of planning, scheduling, scheming, an...

We talk to illustrator and award-winning children's book author, Zoë Tilley Poster , about not feeling enough like a Vermonter, gardening, hiking, and how the Vermont wildlife inspires her art and stories. Her first book, The Night Wild  is available now and a new book is on its way in August! Zoë can be found online at www.zoeposter.com as well as on Instagram @zoetilleyposter . Find us onli...

We talk to the artists and film makers Malyn & Anthony behind Invisible Productions about basketball, Brownington, and their upcoming documentary which deep dives into the misconceptions and inaccuracies surrounding Vermont historical figure Alexander Twilight, and how those ideas affect people of color in our state and beyond.    More information about Invisible Productions can be found on th...

We talk to owner of Bradford's East Coast Van Builds and Rooted Entertainment, Matthew Strong , about van life, venues, and all things Vermont. Matt can be found online on Facebook , Instagram @rootedentertainment , and www.rootedentertainment.com . East Coast Van Builds is online at www.eastcoastvanbuilds.com . Find us online at www.thefullvermonty.com or email us at thefullvermontypod@gmail...

We talk to retired librarian, rock and roll guy, and new(ish) Vermonter Jon Copeland about the Roaring Ridge trail, skydiving, live music, and working at the Bradford Interstate Welcome Center, as well as about the ups and downs of moving to and living in Vermont. Jon can be found online on Facebook and Westy's art can be found online at www.westycopeland.com .  Find us online at www.thefullv...

We talk to singer, songwriter, and producer Ali T. about her brand new album, "Pancakes At Midnight" , touring and performing around Vermont, making it as a full-time musician, and where to find the best breakfast in the state. Plus,, 3 live acoustic versions of song off the new album!! To find out more about Ali, her touring dates, music, merch. and all social links can be found on her...

We catch up (no guest this week!) about spring, tree climbing, pronunciation, #pufferpods, and answer some listener submitted questions! You can always ask us questions by emailing us at thefullvermontypod@gmail.com or by following us and sending us a message on Facebook or Instagram @thefullvermonty . You can rate the show 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts , or write us a short and sweet revi...

We talk to the producers (and one half writer/one half art director) Liam O’Connor-Genereaux & Seana Testa of Walrus Dice Productions about their latest film, The Butterfly Queen. We talk about portals, friendship, spray paint, and the difficulties of shooting an entire movie in Vermont. To find out more about the duo and to find details about upcoming screenings of The Butterfly Queen, visit...

We talk to seed guru, farmer, and creator John Harkins of Galusha Hill Seeds and Flower First Cannabis about sheep, seed preservation, hybridizing cannabis strains, and "Terp Jerkers" (you'll have to listen to find out). To find out more about John visit him online at www.galushahillseeds.com , www.flowerfirstvt.com , or of course, www.terpjerkers.com . Flower First is on Instagram...

We talk to Vermont game warden Mike Scott about the importance of bringing in your birdfeeders once the snow starts to melt, bears stuck in milk jars, and the state of trapping, hunting and conservation in the state. Did we mention, it's time to bring in your birdfeeders!? To find out more about the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department , visit their website www.vtfishandwildlife.com . Find...

We talk to state senator, lifelong Vermonter, and rising TikTok influencer Becca White about debating, forgiveness, as well as the ins and outs of public service and some interesting bills currently on the house floor. To find out more about Becca and her work in government, visit her online at www.beccawhitevt.com . She is also on Instagram , Facebook , TikTok ,  and  Twitter . Find us online at...

We talk to author, breadwright, and baking ambassador Martin Philip about opera, bow-hunting, and of course, a lot about bread and Vermont! We also sample Travis's maple sap sweetened bread and read some cookery recipes from the Middle Ages. To find out more about Martin, his book BREAKING BREAD: A BAKER'S JOURNEY IN 75 RECIPES, or to join The Sassafras Curio newsletter, visit him online...

We talk to musician, instructor, and fifth generation fiddler Patrick Ross about angling, old-timey vacuum cleaners, salt licks for our moose population, and playing fiddle, classical violin and slide guitar all around Vermont and the country. To find out more about Patrick, his music, classes, or upcoming performances visit him online at www.patrickrossmusic.com . To learn more or support Music H...

(CW: Content warning/cuss words: we use ‘em in this episode!) We talk to comedian, actor, musician, and Mack Truck driver Rusty DeWees about performing live as "The Logger" in Vermont's state prisons, village greens and high school auditoriums, as well as discussing dental hygiene and stock car racing (followed by some truly chaotic Vermonty improv). To find out more about Rusty and...

In this very special 50th episode of The Full Vermonty, dungeon master and special guest Ryan Lockwood weaves a tale of a lost dog in the wilderness of fantasy Corinth in a Vermont-themed game of Dungeons & Dragons. T-Bone the orc ranger ( Travis ) reluctantly helps his pal Scrampson the elven druid ( Luke ) search for his missing beagle in the wintery backwoods filled with danger and mystery....

Members of the agrarian community share stories, songs, and more about food sovereignty, resilience, and being rooted in the land. Recorded live from the Corinth, VT Town Hall on 10/5/22. Hosted by Rural Vermont and The Full Vermonty. Mary Lake (Can Do Shearing) - 2:07 - 10:54 Bob Machin -  11:02 - 27:35 Zsuzsa Mellquist (Trukenbrod Mill & Bakery) -  27:59 - 38:20 Nando Jaramillo (Moon & S...

Members of the agrarian community share stories, songs, and more about food sovereignty, resilience, and being rooted in the land. Recorded live from the Corinth, VT Town Hall on 10/5/22. Hosted by Rural Vermont and The Full Vermonty. Mollie Wills (Rural Vermont) - 4:10 - 5:26 Luke Campbell -  5:27 - 11:35 Margaret Loftus and Wendell Durham (Crossmolina Farm) -  11:36 - 19:00 John Mellquist (Truke...

We talk to death-doula, life cycle celebrant, home funeral guide, author, and founder of Village Deathcare Anne-Marie Keppel about the state of death and dying in Vermont, psychedelics, virtual reality, and so much more - followed by a game of 1990's Alternative Band or Death Euphemism . To find out more about Anne-Marie, Village Deathcare or any of her books visit her website, www.annemariek...

We talk to local historian, author, and retired teacher Larry Coffin about the history of the Connecticut River valley, learning through place-based history, and what paper-mâché globes have to do with Bradford, Vermont. To find out more about Larry, visit his blog, In Times Past , online at http://larrycoffin.blogspot.com/ . Find us online at www.thefullvermonty.com or email us at thefullvermonty...

It's a snow day! This week The Full Vermonty Boys catch up in Luke's living room, with special guest Muddy Waters the beagle. We talk about ice climbing, ARPA funds, woodstoves, and do a little birdwatching. Find us online at www.thefullvermonty.com or email us at thefullvermontypod@gmail.com . You can support the show by making a one time or monthly donation by clicking here! Our super-...

We talk to arborist, logger, tree warden, and garlic farmer Ben Rubinfeld about bear grease, world peace, oversalted roads and maple sugaring. To find out more about Ben, visit Borderline Tree Works  online at www.borderlinetreeworks.com . Find us online at www.thefullvermonty.com or email us at thefullvermontypod@gmail.com . You can support the show by making a one time or monthly donation by cli...

This week The Full Vermonty Boys catch up (no guest!) in the studio for the first recording of 2023. We talk about babies, bowling, fruitcake, theme parks, and our podcasting plans for the rest of the year. Find us online at www.thefullvermonty.com or email us at thefullvermontypod@gmail.com . You can support the show by making a one time or monthly donation by clicking here! Our super-rad theme m...

We talk to prolific sheep shearer, itinerant slaughterer, and shepherd Mary Lake , about asparagus, paddywhacks, and much more on the last episode of The Full Vermonty for 2022. Thank you all for listening and supporting us during our first year, happy holidays and a happy new year! To find out more about Mary, visit her website, www.marylakeshearing.com . Her events can be found on Rural Vermont...

We talk about Shetland ponies and seeing past our differences with educator, volunteer, and Chelsea resident, Heidi Chapman , as well as running a home-based school and starting a community newsletter. To find out more about the Tree School , email Heidi at heidi@hopefulcrow.com . To see more about The Chelsea Spotlight or make a donation visit their website at www.thechelseaspotlight.com . Find u...

We talk to author, sailor, and fellow Corinthian, Tania Aebi , about her experiences as the first American woman and the youngest person to sail around the world, as well as her ocean-faring cats and her daily to-do list. To find out more about the Tania, visit her website, www.taniaaebi.com . Her writing will also be featured in the recently released third volume of the Vermont Almanac , which yo...