Travels with Charlie

Charlie talks with Mike and Tracy Stolese, the Festival Producers of the 15th annual Vermont Food and Wine Festival, this Saturday, June 27th in Burlington. There's more information online at burlingtonwineandfood.com.

Charlie talks with Lisa DeNatale about the event coming up June 13th. Then Vermont's Deputy Secretary from the Agency of Agriculture Alyson Eastman joins to talk about that special event. Jeff Weld joins in the Sustainability Spotlight to talk about mattress recycling, and Melissa Mazza, from Mazza's farmstand, bakery, and greenhouse.

Talking about the upcoming M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Charlie talks with Heidi Stumpf, Vermont Regional President of M&T Bank, Joe Connelly, RunVermont chief of Race Operations, and Berne Broudy, Director and Producer of the documentary, Best Day Ever.

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 05/04/2026. JACK ROWELL - Leading Vermont Photographer. His recent book is titled "Jack Rowell: Photographs"   Lauren Warshovsky - Organizer Kingsman Fest in Saint Albans, coming up this Saturday, May 9th; and three performers at the fest   Morgan Myles, April Cushman, and Andre Maquera.

This episode of Travels With Charlie was published 04/27/2026.

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 04/06/2026.

Nic Longo - Director of Aviation at BTV Leahy, talking about airport issues and upcoming expansion at the Leahy Airport. Jeff Weld with Casella Waste Systems on PFAS chemicals in the landfills, and Erin Torres, Instagram Influencer, @travellikealocalvt - with 100,000 followers as she travels around to places to eat and stay in Vermont.

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 03/09/2026.

Erika Brice of Madeleine's Bakery in Milton on their selection by 7Days as the Best Local Donuts; Rusty "The Logger" Dewees on his Writing and Performance Workshop, online at schoolofcoffee.org/collections/workshops; and Jeff Weld of Casella Waste Systems on PFAS chemicals in the landfills and what Casella is doing about them.

Talking Super Bowl Ads and halftime show, Local food, FarmHouse Chocolates, and Rocket's Local food App -- the EatVermont free mobile app.

Charlie welcomes in Lisa DeNatale, President of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association, to talk about the Italian Community in Vermont, travelling to Italy, and, of course, Italian food. Then, Rocker Tommy Graves, who created the winning chopper in the Metric Revolution Motorcycle Build Off, brings his electric guitar into the studio to play some riffs and talk about the Vermont Guitarworks Hosp...

Charlie talks first with Parks Director Glen Cuttita and Rec Center Director Nicole Conley, with Colchester Parks and Recreation, on getting in shape this time of year, and New Years Resolutions. and Jeff Weld from Casella with the Sustainability Spotlight, on career opportunities at Casella. Then callers talk about how their New Years Resolutions are going.

Charlie Pappillo wraps the 2026 year with the Cold Weather Show. Charlie talks first with Matthew Smith, of Efficiency Vermont, on energy saving ideas to help heat your home in the winter... then he talks with Lee Kittell, WDEV's host of the Morning News Service, about the recent RadioVermont MilneTravel AtlasCruises voyage to Antarctica.

Host Charlie Pappillo welcomes in Jim Haas, of the Rise Up Bakery in Barre -- online at Riseupbakeryvt.com and Sam Palmisano of Pulcinella's Italian restaurant in South Burlington and author of THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS -- online at pulcinellas.us, talking about Italian food and Operation Firecuffs, to benefit Vermont Childrens Hospital One lucky listener won a 100 dollar gift certificate to Pu...

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 11/17/2025.

Charlie opens with Joanne Gillespie, Ambassador Coordinator and Member of the Board of Trustees for The INTO LIGHT Project, talking about the human impact of drug addiction, Tom Bryant, owner of Maxi's Restaurant in Waterbury, getting ready for a 25th Anniversary party this weekend, and Denis O'Brien, organizer of a documentary/reality series featuring local bands, looking for the top three to cul...

Charlie welcomes in Cyrus Patten to talk about the Summit, a new nonprofit meeting space opening soon in Colchester, Jeff Weld of Casella with the Casella Sustainability Spotlight and Kerry Lyons, owner of the new business called 'The Break Room' where you can break stuff in order to let off a little steam.

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 10/06/2025.

Charlie talks about developments with Spectrum Youth and Family Services, withg Mark Redmond, and former Governor Jim Douglas talks with Charlie about free speech issues on college campuses, and late night TV shows.

Charlie talks with the former city council President of Burlington Kurt Wright, plus sports and political trivia! Also on the agenda is the 4th annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Rutland.

Charlie welcomes in Aimee Green, the Executive Director of Jenna's Promise, and Madison Perry, Workforce Development Director, about the Jenna's Coffee Shop in downtown Johnson. Jeff Weld from Casella talks in the Sustainability Spotlight, and Dr. Kelly Klein, of the Vermont Department of Mental Health, talks about problem gambling.

Charlie welcomes in Marshall Blaise of the 60's Vermont Rock Bands The Thunderbolts, and Marshall and the Deputies. Also performed on the Ed Sullivan Show. and Brad Hunt of the Champlain Valley Fair, setting up the 10 best days of summer!

Brad Ferland and Melinda White, co-organizers of the Substance Use Addiction Summit, Jeff Weld of Casella Waste Management with the Sustainability Spotlight, and Vicky Drew on the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival

This Episode of Travels With Charlie Aired 07/28/2025

Charlie Papillo on Travels with Charlie, with Josh Reap of Associated Builders and Contractors on efforts to get more Vermonters involved in careers in construction. Then Charlie chats with former colleague radio guy turned podcast producer and consultant JAG.