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A new look at New England, as hosts Travis Poppleton and Terrance Abney discuss what it’s like to experience moving to the Northeast. Whether you’re planning to visit or relocate to this bucolic part of the world, the Connecticut Show will help you navigate the in’s and out’s.
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Noted story teller and former journalist Mike Allen narrates amazing tales about people, places and events from Connecticut history. His style and enthusiasm make history relatable, interesting, fun and informative and he occasionally features special guest interviews. You certainly don‘t have to be from Connecticut to enjoy these stories -- you just need to find history interesting and to love a good story. Episodes are never more than two weeks apart, and are often available more frequentl ...
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This is the true story of the Kings Chapel group located in Norwich Connecticut & Mansfield Woodhouse England • New episode is here • New podcast exploring the psychological aftermath of this group coming in 2023 • Connect with Naomi on Instagram @naomivanwinkle • audio editing: Ryan Youmans
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Let’s get together and chat. The CTWeekender Podcast is the way to find out about the best activities going on in Connecticut. The CT Weekenders news authority gives us the edge of being “in the know” This is a very laid back podcast aiming to bring fun and information to our listeners while they drive, sit in their office, workout or even while relaxing.
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Attorney Hastings reveals his secrets to simplify personal injury law in Connecticut. Richard devotes his practice to helping those who have suffered injuries. The cases he work on consist of a variety of injuries. These include motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, hit and runs, and pedestrian accidents.
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Come and hear the strange tale of The Boss Hank Morgan, a modern day (at the time of publication) Connecticut Yankee who inexplicably finds himself transported to the court of the legendary King Arthur (as the title of the book implies). Hank, or simply, The Boss, as he comes to be most frequently known, quickly uses his modern day knowledge and education to pass himself off as a great magician, to get himself out of all sorts of surprising, (and frequently amusing) situations, as well as to ...
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When Hank Morgan, a practical, no-nonsense Yankee who works in an ammunition factory as a head superintendent gets into a fight with an aggressive employee, little does he know what's in store for him. The bully lays Morgan low with a skull-crushing blow delivered with a crowbar and knocks him out. When Morgan regains consciousness, he finds himself transported back in time, to the sixth century. From here on, the story describes the travails of a hard-boiled, true blue American with strong ...
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In this podcast episode ... It’s June and we’re celebrating National Ocean Month and kicking off the first of four special reports. We talk EXCLUSIVELY to Demi Fox of NOAA about their Marine Debris Program and why it’s so important to keep our oceans clean. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.…
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When the British monarchy was toppled for 10 years in the 1600s, two of the 60 jurors who condemned King Charles I to death fled England for Connecticut. These high-ranking military officers were chased by agents for King Charles II, the son who wanted to bring revenge on behalf of his father. It’s a nearly 400-year-old episode, with many twists an…
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In this final part of the life of Jacob we see him return to Canaan and fulfill his vow to God. Jacob's life trajectory is an example of our own spiritual journey from sinner/manipulator/lost to being born again and given a new identity in Jesus. What other lessons can you learn from the life of Jacob?…
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Terrence does the intro to this, the technically 25th episode, before Travis and Terrence take a few minutes to reflect on where they've been and what's next for the Connecticut Show. We chat summer plans, and Fisher Cats in our kind of silver episode. Also, check out the blog for coming video and archive material from times past.…
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In this podcast episode ... They’re part of a nationwide organization that pays tribute to the Nation’s Veterans. We join Honor Flight Connecticut on their trip to Washington DC as they celebrate veterans from our state. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.…
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During COVID, a Connecticut resident tracked down – and then drove – all 100 of Connecticut’s original turnpikes, which serviced all but five of the state’s municipalities. Some are interstate highways today; others are neglected, torn-up, and nearly forgotten paths through woodlands. John Schwemmer, an aerospace engineer from Windsor Locks, had to…
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In this podcast episode ... Could the next revolution in climate technology come from the State of Connecticut? We talk EXCLUSIVELY to the founders of Green Wave Power Systems about their patented technology that could do just that. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.…
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We know that vast sums of money passed through Connecticut during the Revolutionary War to pay soldiers for their service. Rumors remain to this day that two shipments were stolen, buried, and never recovered. These stories – from East Thompson and East Granby – involve millions of dollars in gold coins, banknotes, and possibly other relics. Many h…
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In this podcast episode ... They’re celebrating 75 years of service to the regions military personnel, we talk to the non-profit Easter Seals about their organization. And we get a first chat with the NEW Commissioner for the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region…
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There’s a nearly forgotten, 100-mile-long trail that brought the founders of Connecticut from the Massachusetts Bay Colony nearly 400 years ago. The gorgeous and rustic Old Connecticut Path runs through northeast Connecticut’s so-called “forgotten corner” in Windham County (including the towns of Thompson, Woodstock, Eastford, Ashford, Willington, …
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In this podcast episode ... They’ve been part of Jewett City since 1937, but it almost ended a year later when the Hurricane of 1938 ripped across the region. We talk to the Demicco family, owners of Jewett City Florist and Greenhouse about their 86 years in business. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region…
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Refrigeration, as a technology, is only about 100 years old. Before then, people kept food chilled in an insulated ice box. You needed to routinely place large chunks of ice in the ice box to make sure food didn’t spoil. For 150 years, the harvesting of ice from ponds and lakes in Connecticut was a big business. We’re going to learn how this was do…
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This week we see Jacob return to Canaan and finally reunite with Esau. The difference this time is that Jacob is NOT the same guy who fled 20 years earlier. Jacob has been transformed by difficult circumstances and an encounter with God. When we meet Jesus, we also go through a transformation process. No longer known as Jacob the deceiver - but now…
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In this podcast episode ... It’s a National Heritage Corridor spanning 35 Eastern Connecticut towns and is called The Last Green Valley But what exactly is it? What does it do for the region? And why is it so important? We find out. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.…
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Connecticut has 21 active and inactive lighthouses – from Greenwich to Stonington. Some are on land, and some are built on rock outcroppings in Long Island Sound. Each lighthouse “blinks” in a unique rhythm, or character, so sea captains know which lighthouse it is. The oldest lighthouse museum in the country is in Stonington, and we’ll hear from t…
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In this podcast episode ... He’s a former Marine and she’s a trained graphic designer and now they’re turning their talents towards the fashion industry. We talk to the brother and sister team behind the apparel brand – JUST MYSTIC Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.…
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The story of how the famous Resolute Desk in the President’s Oval Office came to be is full of twists and turns – with CT playing a critical role in making it a reality. You simply won’t believe how an expedition to hunt for whales brought such a piece of furniture to the White House. Hear the story from the Executive Director of the New London Cou…
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In this podcast episode ... It’s 3 months since adult recreational use cannabis became legal to buy in the state of Connecticut So just how well is it going and was it the boom that everybody thought it would be on day one? Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.…
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Connecticut produced a lot of “firsts” for the new United States. Among them was clock-making. Plymouth, Bristol and Waterbury were the leading clock manufacturing centers in the country for more than a century. While the technology for making clocks was brought here from England, an ingenious advancement by Eli Terry brought a breakthrough approac…
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In this podcast episode ... We all the know the name UConn but do we know everything they and their students do? We talk to a graduate about his start-up fish food business that is taking him around the world. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.Bởi Brian Scott-Smith
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Ever since The New York Times reported in 2017 the existence of the Pentagon’s secret UFO tracking program, and both government and academia now say there’s something to UFOs, the matter has come out of the closet. In Connecticut, many sightings have occurred over the years, including a famous series of incidents over the western portion of the sta…
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In this podcast episode ... It’s 50 years this year since the end of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. And we remember those that were lost and celebrate the over 20,000 Vietnam War Veterans and their families who live in Eastern Connecticut. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.…
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We're finally talking Gilmore Girls. Actually, we know nothing about Gilmore Girls, but we're finally discussing the towns that inspired the popular show. Also, Terrence knows a whole lot about UConn basketball on this, our 17th episode of the Connecticut show.Bởi Connecticut Show
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Rail travel in Connecticut is nearly 200 years old and during that time the state has suffered numerous fatal train accidents. Several incidents set records for accidents in the history books. Seven crashes - in Bridgeport, Darien, East Thompson, North Branford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, and Trumbull - dating back to 1853, killed 85 people and injured h…
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In Genesis 29-30 we see the birth of Jacob's 12 sons to 4 different women. From dysfunctional beginnings, God will raise up these 12 young men into 12 tribes of people who will comprise the future nation of Israel. The lesson for us is that despite our past mistakes - God can raise us up to great heights as well!…
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In this podcast episode ... The US has been in the Arctic region of the world for over 150 years But things are changing there and we talk to the Center for Arctic Study and Policy and the US Coast Guard to find out about these new challenges. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.…
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Rochambeau’s French Army helped the Americans win the fight for independence against Britain in 1781. Yet, they had to overcome multiple cultural and economic hurdles to do so. Among the issues: Hussar Soldiers wore colorful and distinctive uniforms and were brave fighters, but they only spoke German and occasionally pillaged livestock and crops fr…
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