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this week laura will break down all the ways to enjoy this heavenly smelling fleeting flower LILAC! there's even a way to harness its smell....but it's a little labor intensive!

this weeks episode is on Darwin's Ark, a community science nonprofit catalyzing groundbreaking research by engaging pets and their people in scientific discovery. You’re an expert on your pet, and we’re experts in biological research. Together, we can unlock the mysteries of pet behavior and genetics to help cats, dogs, and humans live healthier, happier lives. Sarah will talk about all the ways this research is helping both humans and pets alike!

This Weeks episode of Give Me the Business is focused on a Palestinian owned publishing house called Interlink Publishing based right here in Northampton. learn all about it's origins with one of the owners Hannah Moushabeck and how they're offering a global perspective to readers.

a bane of home owners and gardeners alike, Japanese Knotweed isn't super popular. but it's actually a tasty treat! laura will teach us how to harvest it responsibly and the best ways to eat it! learn all about this rhubarb-y tasting bamboo looking plant in this episode!

This Week On Nerds, it's a battle for best Rogue - charming but crooked

Steve goes with DJ from Star Wars Episode VIII, played by Benicio del Toro

Will goes with Q from Star Trek

New York Times bestselling author Holly Black (Spiderwick Chronicles) stops to complicate matters.

She makes an argument for Lando Calrissian and Beckett Mariner

Holly Black will be talking after a showing of Legend tonight at The Amherst Cinema, and the nerds ask about her love for Legend

She'll also be at R.I.S.E. Fest this Friday and Saturday at 33 Hawley Street in Northampton

The Nerds push Holly to pick a topic for debate and she goes with Favorite Future Food.

Next week - it's special guest The Angry Geek from The Angry Geeks Podcast to talk about Thunderbolts*

Nerd Wars - Thursdays at 9 AM on 93-9 The River

Jeffrey sits down with Steve to discuss tours Daughters named Hazel and of course fishing, with a couple songs thrown in for good measure.

ever wonder what it's like fostering a service dog? Sarah will break down the ins and outs of what it's like and who would be a good fit to do it! (turns out it's most people!)

On Today's episode of Give Me The Business Today, we're excited to have the owners of Cocina Lupita Aleyda Romero and josh breighner. They're based out of Greenfield at hawks and reed and are serving up the finest fair from El Salvador. find out all about their delicious food and plans to expand across the river!

This week on Nerd Wars

The Nerds recap their visit to The Quarters in Hadley for First Contact Day

Plus Val Kilmer (redux), Dweezil Zappa, Over My Head with Professor Lowenthal and space junk

The Nerds geek out over TV Shows - Daredevil Born Again, Star Trek Strange New Worlds and Lost In Space

Next Week - it's a battle for best rogue character who's charming but crooked.

Nerd Wars - Thursdays at 9am on The River

on today's episode of Give Me The Business, we're thrilled to have Jess Marsh, owner and operator of Hired Hand Signs, based in Great Falls (Turners).

Jess’s journey into sign painting began out of necessity—creating signs for her family farm. What started as a practical skill has since turned into a thriving artistic career, with her work featured all across Western Massachusetts and even in unexpected places—like corn mazes!