Tanya Sheppard was born in Europe, moved to New Jersey as a child and migrated to New England after marrying a Yankee. Speaking three languages helped shape her life and provides an unexpected benefit.
Getting and staying fit is a lifelong journey. Here, Phil DeCesare of Clinton talks about how he became a weightlifter as a child in Clinton and how this passion has led him to guide others in their quest.
Trolleys, street railroads, the T, call them what you will. Joe Shepard, who’s ridden the Boston trolleys since the 1950s talks about what they are and how they changed life for city residents.
Ep.2 Pete collects Iver Johnson bicycles, made in Fitchburg in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for professionals and everyday riders. Everyone wanted a bike and for a short time, cycling was the most popular sport in the country. July 2024
Ep.1 Steve Brown on the bones: Steve plays and makes the bones, one of the earliest percussion instruments used by humans. Find out how they became popular in American and Celtic music.
June 2024
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17 min
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A Fountain of Useless Information showcases people, just like you, who share something unusual, interesting or even zany that is near and dear to their heart.