Connecticut East This Week Podcast

By Brian Scott-SmithNews News Commentary

Connecticut East This Week Podcast episodes

October 02 4th October 2026 - A student perspective on the chaos of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system
On the podcast ...
Connecticut’s State Colleges and Universities system is in a state of chaos with one scandal after another it seems of members of its leadership.
We get a student’s perspective as we talk to the Student Body President and lead of the Student Government Association.
30 min
September 25 27th September 2026 - Talking with Shannon Marimon, Executive Director of ReadyCT
In this podcast episode ...
They’ve been helping thousands of students across Connecticut get exposed to the state’s variety of work and workforce opportunities.
We talk with ReadyCT about their ongoing mission to make sure every student gets an opportunity to succeed in the workplace.

30 min
September 18 20th September 2026 - Radio Host Lee Elci on his run for public office for Connecticut's 20th District
In this podcast episode ...
He calls himself the voice of freedom. Conservative Radio Host Lee Elci is making a run for the states 20th district.
And we sit down with him to talk about why he’s decided to run for public office.
30 min
September 11 13th September 2026 - Talking beer and nachos with David Wollner, owner of Willibrew in Connecticut
In this podcast episode ...
They’ve been in business for 35 years and for almost 30 of those serving up locally brewed beer and food.
We talk to David Wollner, owner of Willimantic Brewing Company or WilliBrew, as it’s more commonly known, about his continuing business success and those famous nachos they serve.
30 min
September 04 6th September 2026 - Frisbie's Dairy Barn spreads ice-cream coolness across Connecticut
In this podcast episode ...
They’ve been making premium ice cream and serving Central and Northern Connecticut customers for years, now they’re coming to southeastern Connecticut.
We talk to the owners of Frisbie's Dairy Barn about their expansion across the state and why they picked East Lyme for their sixth location.
30 min
August 28 30th August 2026 - Talking with Bill Humphrey's an 82 year old former elite cyclist
On this podcast episode ...
He’s lived the lives of several people and at 82 years old former elite cyclist Bill Humphrey’s has had heart surgery and is still going strong.
We talk to him about his amazing and often crazy life and his new book containing stories of his journey’s called – What if?
30 min
August 21 23rd August 2026 - TWA800 - 30 years on. A new documentary explores this controversial air disaster
On this podcast episode ...
It’s 30 years this year since TWA flight 800 fell from the skies over Long Island and to-date the reason for the air disaster has remained controversial.
We hear from a filmmaker and a former US Navy sailor whistleblower about a new documentary looking at the story 30 years on.
30 min
August 14 16th August 2026 - Talking with Adam Young, Owner and Pastry Chef at Sift Bake Shop in Connecticut on their 10th anniversary.
In this podcast episode ...
He’s a former Food Network winner and co-owner of Sift Bake Shop that started in Mystic 10 years ago this year.
We talk to Sift owner Adam Young about his career journey and the success of Sift Bake Shop and its 4 locations.
30 min
August 07 9th August 2026 - Talking with Republican Candidate for Governor of CT - Senator Ryan Fazio
On this podcast episode ...
He’s the youngest candidate for governor in the state and he’s a Republican running unopposed.
We talk to State Senator Ryan Fazio about his run for the top job in Connecticut and what are his top issues that he is campaigning on.
30 min
July 31 2nd August 2026 - We talk to candidate for Governor of Connecticut Josh Elliott
In this podcast episode ...
He's a progressive Democrat who is turning heads in his party. We talk to candidate for Governor, Josh Elliott, as he challenges Governor Ned Lamont for the state's top job.
30 min