In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews George Shoemaker, of Currency Coffee. George discusses water’s part in the making of coffee. George also shares the culture of this bean and beverage, like its connection to creativity and revolution, like the Boston Tea Party.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Bob Jones, Lee, MA Selectboard Chair, about the water rebellion in this New England town, made famous by artist Norman Rockwell. Bob Jones discusses the broad pushback to the GE and EPA plan to put a PCB dump in Lee, MA in 2025.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Lt. Scott McGinnis of the Fire Dept of Pittsfield, MA. Lt. McGinnis shares about being a marine, a board member of a leading environmental group and a firefighter. Lt. McGinnis shares about fire prevention month and an open house.

Avast Ye, in this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews  a founder of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. John Baur, also known by his nom de pirate “Ol’ Chumbucket’.  Ol’ Chumbucket shares pirate history and lore, speaks fluent pirate-ese and says Avast and Arrrgh a lot !!!

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Rachel Donohue, Natural Soap Expert. Rachel, Founder of Natural Wallflower discusses her inspiration as a mom, to create natural soaps  Rachel shares the making process and the need to have soaps that are free of toxic synthetics.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Mike Walsh, Sports Editor for The Berkshire Eagle. Mike discusses his life as a journalist, his secret life, as a self professed SUPboarder and member of Dad Bod Trio Team for the 47th Josh Billings Triathlon. Go Josh. Go Mike.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Michelle Crowningshield, a practicing pagan /  earth religionist with direct ties to Salem, MA. Michelle talks about full moon water, sacred holistic arts and pagan practices. Michelle also discusses her family’s ties to Salem.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Karen Kalinowsky, a mayoral candidate for Pittsfield, MA. Karen talks about h2o rates, recent flooding, voters’ water concerns. Karen also voices her opposition to the GE Rest Of River Agreement and a proposed PCB dump for Lee, MA.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Steve Adams, a local singer, song writer, water lover and tree hugger. Steve shares his new song ‘As The Crow Flies’, which has become the new fight song for the folks of Lee, MA fighting a planned GE PCB dump for their town.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Pete Marchetti, a mayoral candidate for Pittsfield, MA, about his water vision. Pate talks h2o rates, h2o infrastructure, h2o recreation and his interest to revisit the GE Rest Of River Agreement and a proposed PCB dump for Lee, MA.