Married couple Jake & Amy Van Paepeghem discuss their weekly short list of favorite topics — including pet peeves, pop culture , and relationships! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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A rotating panel of journalists from Western New England discuss the big stories of the week.
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'Abysmal' Turnout In Holyoke, But 'Very Good Set Of Options' For Voters In November
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Tuesday was preliminary election day in a few western Massachusetts communities. In the race for Holyoke mayor, City Councilor Michael Sullivan and Joshua Garcia, who's the town administrator in Blandford, advanced to November's general election.Bởi Adam Frenier
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An 'Alarming And Scary' COVID Rise, And A Huge 'Gap' In Hospital Staffing
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Calling the spike "alarming and scary," Mayor Domenic Sarno said there were more then 250 new cases of COVID-19 in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Tuesday and Wednesday combined.Bởi Adam Frenier
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'Probably The Right Call' For Sheriff To Keep Incarcerated People From Troubled Courthouse
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Despite what officials have called extensive mold cleanup and environmental testing at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield, Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi this week said he believes the courthouse still isn't safe. He's refusing to send people in his department's custody there.…
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A Call For 'Clarity' On Mask Rules, And A Plea For The Unvaccinated To Get The Shots
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This week, some health officials in western Massachusetts issued mask mandates or advisories amid rising COVID-19 rates.Bởi Adam Frenier
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'The Governor Has To Be The One To Step Up' As Massachusetts Shifts Mask Guidelines
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This week, the Centers for Disease Control recommended people go back to wearing masks indoors in places where the delta variant of COVID-19 is surging — including those who have been vaccinated.Bởi Adam Frenier
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A 'Holding Pattern' For Many Amid Rising COVID-19 Case Rates
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COVID-19 case rates have been on the rise over the last few weeks in Massachusetts and elsewhere.Bởi Adam Frenier
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Western Mass. Mayoral Campaigns Raising Cash, But 'Too Early To Tell' Who Voters Favor
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You might be thinking about your vacation plans or backyard barbecues, but there are several mayoral races heating up across western Massachusetts.Bởi Adam Frenier
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The Short List Lights Up A Conversation About Cannabis — Now Legal In Connecticut
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On Thursday, possession of marijuana became legal for recreational use in Connecticut. That's after the General Assembly and Governor Ned Lamont signed off on the legislation last month.Bởi Adam Frenier
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Massachusetts Vaccine Lottery Might Nudge Some To Get A COVID-19 Shot
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This week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a COVID-19 vaccine lottery, designed to encourage people to continue to get their shots.Bởi Adam Frenier
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In A 'No-Win Situation,' Springfield Police Commissioner Clapprood 'Has To Start Listening'
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This week, a group of seniors gathered in downtown Springfield t0 renew their call for Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood to be removed from her job.Bởi Adam Frenier
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2011 Tornado Ripped 'The Heart Out of Springfield,' But Also 'Transformed' It
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This week marks 10 years since a devastating tornado ripped through a swath of western Massachusetts. Three people were killed and 200 injured, and it caused more than $200 million in damages.Bởi Adam Frenier
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As COVID Rules End In Mass., Uncertainty About Mask Use And Vaccination Efforts
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This weekend, nearly all COVID-19 safety restrictions will be lifted in Massachusetts. That includes mask requirements — at least for people who are vaccinated.Bởi Michael Lyle Jr.
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'Opioid Issues Are A Serious Problem' As Overdose Deaths Climb
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Massachusetts public health officials announced this week opioid overdose deaths climbed by 5% in the state last year.Bởi Adam Frenier
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'Access Is Everything' As Massachusetts Pivots Its COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy
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Massachusetts announced changes this week to its COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategy. More shots will be provided to regional sites, mobile clinics and doctor's offices.Bởi Adam Frenier
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When It Comes To Reopening, 'People Have Been On A Roller Coaster This Whole Time'
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This week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a further rollback of the state's COVID-19 restrictions.Bởi Adam Frenier
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Sarno To Appeal, But 'Good Decision' To Allow Springfield Police Commission To Go Forward
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A Massachusetts superior court judge has largely sided with the Springfield City Council in its lawsuit against Mayor Domenic Sarno over a 2018 ordinance seeking to establish a police commission.Bởi Adam Frenier
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Youth Mental Health Crises Likely To 'Linger After The Pandemic'
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This week on The Short List: Many children in western Massachusetts in a mental health crisis are struggling to get services they need.Bởi Adam Frenier
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As Massachusetts Kids Return To Schools, Reopening May Be 'More For The Optics'
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Many Massachusetts schools will open for full, in-person learning on April 5. Others, including Springfield, will start with a hybrid model, and bring back younger students first.Bởi Adam Frenier
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'Certainly Been Some Drawbacks,' But Improvement Seen In Vaccine Rollout In Massachusetts
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This week Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker was grilled by a legislative oversight committee looking into his administration's COVID-19 response.Bởi Adam Frenier
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'If You Live In Skin That Isn't White,' There Is No Surprise To 'Visible And Deadly Aggressions'
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There was stunning news this week of a series of murders in the Atlanta area, where a white man killed eight people including six Asian women.Bởi Michael Lyle Jr.
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Ep. 30 - "Masks, Mindfulness, and More Routine"
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Have you ever tried to drink your Starbucks iced americano while you had a mask on? Jake and Amy discuss mindful cooking, a new documentary on Amazon Prime called "Slow Ride Home", and much more in the 7th, or 8th, or 95th week of quarantine. Wanna see the video we made documenting "a dog's perspective of social distancing"? Watch it here: https://…
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Ep. 29 — "Week Five Has Us Listening To Our Hearts"
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We've been holed up for five weeks now. But we are doing our best to support local businesses. Also, Jake like to trash talk whilst doing puzzles, and there's still plenty of bad TV out there. Wanna see the video we made documenting "a dog's perspective of social distancing"? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9_Svt8B9mE&t=16s If you'd…
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Ep-28 "We've Resorted to Beers on Yardsticks" The Short List
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Hey there all you cool cats and kittens! Amy had a visitor being her a beer on a yardstick (drinking responsibly), Jake puts his foot in his mouth many times, and we discuss why it is important not to panic right now, at home OR at the disco. If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email…
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Ep-27 "What Are The Good Things To Come From This Crisis?"
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We are settling into "social distancing", and we think it is time we start to focus in the good to come, instead of the bad! What Netflix shows are YOU watching? Drop us a line. If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumental album, "To …
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Ep. 26- "Quarantine Update: Introducing 'Jeff' & What We Stocked Up On"
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Why is Jeff getting on our nerves so much?? It's day two of quarantine in the VP household. here's how we are getting along, and what we stocked up on before we battened down the hatches. If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumental a…
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Ep-25 "This Podcast Will NOT Give You Corona Virus...But We're Back!"
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It's been a long long winter in the dark dark woods of Maine, but we're back! Corona virus is a hot topic these days, but you won't get it from listening to this podcast. Jake and Amy catch you up on our recent travels, updates to the music scene here in Portland, and where this podcast may be headed in the future. Also, Amy still hates the intro. …
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Ep-24 "What's a Job You'd Like To Try Out for a Week?"
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Its been a while! Amy and Jake get caught up, talk about Minneapolis and the Dear World organization, millennials, and more before getting into the jobs they would each like to try for a week. If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumen…
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Ep. 23 - "It's Helpful to Be Helpful"
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Weddings, weddings, weddings. What else can we say? Get some hot takes on It Chapter Two, The NBA, the NFL, and learn why its awkward to make new friends in your thirties. If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your P…
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Who is Amy's celebrity crush? What is that stain on Jake's pants? We also get into how a side hustle can satisfy your creative side. If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Your Point" here: https://jakevp.bandcamp.com…
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What happens when you're supposed to be at a wedding on an island, and you miss the ferry? Also, it's Amy's birthday, and Jake and Amy's second wedding anniversary. Plus, we read our first email and play the second version of our theme song! If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email:…
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"Back To School Shopping, Social Media & Learning How To Relax" — Ep-20
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Are you finding it tough to relax? Perhaps you are concerned social media might be ruining your life, or you are longing for the days of back to school shopping for 4th grade. If any or all of these things are YOUR jam, this is the episode for you. We can't promise any solutions, we can offer the companionship only a podcast can provide! If you'd l…
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"Kids Sports! Plus, Jake Lost His Notebook" - Ep. 19
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What was the first sport you played as a kid? Jake and Amy discuss where Jake's notebook might be, and the importance of camping. Get your updates on Amy's chipped tooth, too! If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumental album, "To Yo…
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"The Best Wedding We Have Ever Been To" — Ep. 18
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Jake and Amy talk about what made the best wedding of the summer — nay — their lifetimes. Also, Jake is a lifelong skeptic and it can be hard to tell the difference between a beetle and a tick. Happy birthday Sarah and Julianne! If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email: shortlistpod…
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"Family Reunions, Amy Chipped a Tooth, & Area 51" - Ep. 17
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Do you have any tips for Amy to prevent her chronic tooth-chipping? Do loud motorcycles annoy you? What about area 51? If any of these intrigue you, this is the podcast for you! If you'd like to get ahold of Jake and Amy, or if you have some fun topics or life hacks, shoot us an email: shortlistpod@gmail.com Download Jake's instrumental album, "To …
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"Speaking of Anxiety... Mom & Dad are Back!" - Ep. 16
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Mom and Dad are in Maine for a visit, so we sat down to talk about what was on our minds this week. Anxiety! Well, that and Oxbow Brewing and the Fourth of July and many other things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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Who likes cranberries? Or raisins? Well, apparently some people do. We discuss a busy weekend schedule, and we top it all off with an aside about one of Jake's favorite podcasts about X and Y chromosomes. Nerdy much? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support…
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"Our 'Tiredest' Episode Yet" - Episode 14
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It has been a LONG week at the VP household. But we want to wish both of our Fathers a "Happy Fathers Day", and we discuss wedding season in Maine and the Maine State Bird. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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"Amy Needs Her Personal Space" — Episode 13
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Amy isn't always the touchy feely type, and Jake can't seem to understand it. Summer is here in Portland, Maine, which means its time to talk about the final Old Port Fest, and a recap of our spring adventures. Honorable mention of Jake's (crime ridden?) hometown of Bend Oregon as well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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"Live From The SheShed — Quinn & Shirley Van Paepeghem!" — Episode 12
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We take the show on the road, and bring you Quinn & Shirley VP (AKA Mom and Dad) from the famous SheShed in Meridian, Idaho. We all discuss getting older, Jake's complete gullibility, and how aggravating it can be to juggle multiple online passwords. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support…
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"Our First Guest — Jonathan Is Here!" - Episode 11
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Jonathan is here for a visit, and confirms just how obsessed Jake and Amy are over their dog. Jake and Jonathan reminisce about their high school band "The Midnight Swingers Club", and Amy pokes fun at their Dungeons and Dragon character names. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support…
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"The One Where We Say Too Much" - Episode 10
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Amy makes the best pun ever involving the word "botany" in our 10th episode and after a long day in the car. We discuss matching outfits, Amy's green thumb, and the first lobster dinner of the year. - You can hear the music from this episode at: https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…
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Jake and Amy share their thoughts on the future of higher education, food insecurity. and etiquette when it comes to the Facebook Marketplace. Also, happy Mothers Day! - You can hear the music from this episode at: https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support…
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Jake and Amy discuss their new friends Norman and Shiela, the normalcy of kids birthday parties, and get in to a heated adiscussion about how Jake generalizes New Englanders. You can listen to The Improv Lifestyle here: https://anchor.fm/improv/episodes/Identity--Who-are-you-e3u2rp Music used on this episode by Jake: https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/alb…
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Amy and Jake discuss the time capsule that is the Auburn Mall. Later, Jake passively insults Tom Brady before apologizing and talking about what was really behind the rise if the NBA. You can hear Jakes new instrumental record at: https://jakevp.bandcamp.com/album/to-your-point --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/short…
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"Easter Monday, & If Amy Ever Goes To Prison" - Episode 6
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Recorded on Easter Sunday, Jake and Amy discuss childhood memories surrounding the holiday, differences between their morning routines, and the thing Amy would miss the most if she were to ever go to prison. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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Amy opens up about her own struggles with anxiety, while Jake talks about chasing talents and drinking cocktails. Together they discuss plans for a nursery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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An episode where all of the items on the list seem to connect in some way. And we premiere our new theme song! The Short List is also now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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Amy discusses a less than flattering compliment from Jake, and Jake marvels at Amy's ability to match pitch. And it all ends with a mic drop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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The second episode of The Short List includes our first try at a jingle, a womans perspective on the woes of women's underwear, and the future college basketball champions, the Gonzaga Bulldogs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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In our first try at podcasting as a married couple, Amy and Jake Van Paepeghem discuss some of Amy's radio days, and why cookie dough is so delicious. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortlistpod/support
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