Warwick Radio: The Voice of Warwick, Rhode Island

A “trip” on the subway makes for a bizarro story! You never know who's going to turn up in the stories on Elly McGuire's podcast, Shaking The Bushes —Yoko Ono, Jonas Salk, Richard Hatch (Richard Hatch?), even a former President, to name a few—as she shares humorous and often unpredictable autobiographical anecdotes and social commentary about living parallel lives in her "cozy" apartment in Manhat...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick Musical Theatre aka the Tent employee Cheryl Cohen . Cheryl began her entertainment career at the Tent, took it on the road with the WWE, and ended up at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center/Amica Mutual Pavilion. Hear how she started at the Tent, the difference between booking acts for Warwick Musical Theatre and hiring acts now, working for the Bonoff Famil...

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney . Today, learn about career documents beyond a résumé, including a cover letter, thank you note, 30-60-90 day plan proposal, and networking bio. Episode link: Hunter.io Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career S...

Warwick Schools Family Engagement Coordinator Cameron Kadek talks with Friends Way Program Director Ryan Loiselle . Rhode Island's only children's bereavement center, Friends Way provides peer support to children and their families in a safe and nurturing environment. Hear about sharing grief in a group, how former participants give back to newly grieving families, how to attend a bereavement sess...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick Commission on Historical Cemeteries Chair Pegee Malcolm and Vice Chair Mark Brown . The cemetery commission works to restore, rehabilitate, and maintain Warwick’s 167 historical cemeteries. Hear how cemeteries are lost, how they’re protected, about the oldest burials in Warwick, if there are new burials in historic cemeteries, why old headstones la...

Warwick has so many awesome places to eat and drink. Join Leslie Wasilewski to find out what makes them Wicked Good. Today, Leslie talks with Kevin Gagliard from Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and samples their Quattro Formaggio, Margherita, Meatball and Ricotta, and Doppio Pepperoni pizzas. Visit the Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana website . Go to the Wicked Good Warwick Instagram page . Write to...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about Warwick in 2024. Hear about housing projects at Aldrich Junior High School, the Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, and the airport connector, the ice skating rink, the redesign of Route 37, property revaluation, getting a city representative on the airport board of directors, tax increases, the school bonds, traffic and speed came...

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney . Today, discover how an internal mentor, professional associations, training, and volunteering can help you be seen and stay relevant in your career. Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celti...

D.K. Mckenzie , Warwick poet, musician, and creator of The Poe Underground, explores the possibilities of combining the voice of the guitar with the haunting words and expressions of poetry. In this episode, hear the poems Remembrance by Walter de la Mare and At Baia by Hilda Doolittle or H.D. accompanied by improvised classical guitar. Remembrance The sky was like a water drop in shadow of a thor...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Sippin’ Pretty owner Nichole Bonollo . Sippin’ Pretty is a full-service, mobile drink cart that makes weddings, showers, graduations, adult and kids parties, and corporate and community events more fun. Hear how Sippin’ Pretty started, about the benefits of hiring a bartender, fun drinks for kids, preparing homemade syrups, creating mocktails for adults, c...

Warwick poet and musician D.K. Mckenzie presents excerpts from his spoken word and music podcast, The Poe Underground, in a Warwick Radio exclusive. In this episode, hear easily-consumed, original music and the poem September Midnight by Sara Teasdale and a suite of poems called Noir Night by D.K. Mckenzie. September Midnight Lyric night of the lingering Indian Summer, Shadowy fields that are scen...

Warwick Schools Family Engagement Coordinator Cameron Kadek talks with Boys and Girls Club of Warwick CEO Lara D'Antuono about supporting Warwick’s youth. The Boys and Girls Club helps kids reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Hear about partnering with Warwick Public Schools to give students before and after school support, summer programs and vacation camps...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation Executive Director Lisa D’Ambra . The Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation helps patients and families by giving them educational, spiritual, and financial support. Hear about support groups and one-on-one support, contributing to patient expenses, helping families for as long as they need help, of...

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney . Today, Kathleen interviews Lisa Picillo , Certified Financial Planner at Spinnaker Asset Management, about finances and starting a new career. Hear about assessing your finances before making a career change, making a plan to step backward in order to move forwar...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Holistic Integration healing center owner Kati McNally Hersey . Kati is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Sound Healer, and Reiki Level 2 practitioner skilled in a variety of massage and wellness techniques. Hear about the difference between Swedish and deep tissue massage, how Kati assesses and treats her clients’ problems, how sound healing works,...

Warwick has so many awesome places to eat and drink. Join Leslie Wasilewski to find out what makes them Wicked Good. Today, Leslie talks with Orawan Choopan from Little Thai Corner restaurant and samples a Fresh Roll, Super Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles with beef, and Pineapple Fried Rice. Visit the Little Thai Corner website ⁠ . Write to Leslie at wickedgoodwarwick@gmail.com.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Project Hand Up volunteer Nichole Bonollo . Project Hand Up is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit that feeds over 500 families every week with food donations from local supermarkets and more. Hear how food is rescued, how the organization started and who runs it, what customers receive each week, who can get food, how you can volunteer, and where Project Hand...

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney . Today, discover questions you can ask in an interview to learn more about a job and about the company's work environment and values. Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Ser...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Warwick entrepreneur and We Be Jammin’ owner Debbie Wood . We Be Jammin’ is the new sponsor of Warwick Life. Hear about the new location of the We Be Jammin’ RI shop, how the store helps local entrepreneurs grow their businesses, and about upcoming We Be Jammin’ events, including the Spooktacular Marketplace in October and the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza...

A priest, an A/C repairman and Ol’ Blue Eyes walk into a bar... You never know who's going to turn up in the stories on Elly McGuire's podcast, Shaking The Bushes —Yoko Ono, Jonas Salk, Richard Hatch (Richard Hatch?), even a former President, to name a few—as she shares humorous and often unpredictable autobiographical anecdotes and social commentary about living parallel lives in her &quo...

Warwick Schools Family Engagement Coordinator Cameron Kadek talks with Coordinator of District Safety and Security Danny Maggiacomo about protecting students and staff. A former Warwick police officer with a unique career, Danny Maggiacomo has over a decade of experience in infrastructure protection and school safety. Hear about improving communication during emergencies, standardizing emergency p...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with rising standup comedian Jim Small . After a 32-year career in retail, Jim Small turned John Perrotta's $200 Comedy Class into an out-of-the-ordinary retirement plan. Hear about the surprising way Jim paid for his class, who his favorite comedian is, how to make jokes out of real life experiences, about bringing his 80-year-old mother to his shows, wher...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney and Betsy Bonoff Menders talk again about Warwick Musical Theatre aka the Tent. Betsy is the daughter of the Tent’s founder, Burton “Buster” Bonoff, and she was an essential part of her family’s business. Hear how contracts worked when the Tent was hiring performers vs. the complications of making a deal today, what the family was up to during the winter, some of Bet...

A “concrete” solution to a more socialized society. Yeah. Whatever. You never know who's going to turn up in the stories on Elly McGuire's podcast, Shaking The Bushes —Yoko Ono, Jonas Salk, Richard Hatch (Richard Hatch?), even a former President, to name a few—as she shares humorous and often unpredictable autobiographical anecdotes and social commentary about living parallel lives in her...

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Gamm Theatre Artistic Director Tony Estrella about The Gamm’s 40th season. Warwick’s Gamm Theatre has hit a milestone and is celebrating its 40th birthday. Hear about 40 years of The Gamm, what it means to reach 40, and about The Gamm’s 2024-2025 season with regional premieres and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning plays, including The Effect , Amadeus...