Grounded in Granite

In the inaugural episode of his New Hampshire-focused weekly podcast Grounded in Granite, longtime journalist and host Jason Schreiber travels to Bedford, N.H., to sit down with former TV reporter turned pie extraordinaire Lauren Cline, founder of Slightly Crooked Pies. The conversation inside Lauren's 18th century kitchen with a sloped floor explores her personal journey from a career in radio and broadcast journalism to becoming a successful pie maker. They talk a lot about pie, from the origins of Slightly Crooked Pies to the challenges and joys of baking, and her aspirations for the future as an entrepreneur in the food business. The episode highlights the importance of storytelling, community, and the nostalgic connection people have with pie.★ Follow on Spotify to get more Grounded in Granite content

"I just somehow became the pie lady!"

In the first episode of my new weekly podcast Grounded in Granite launching Nov. 17, I sit down with former NECN reporter Lauren Cline inside her 200+-year-old kitchen in Bedford, N.H., to hear the story of her unusual journey from TV journalist to founder of Slightly Crooked Pies. She shares her recipe for success and the reason why her pies are...um...a bit crooked!

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Welcome to Grounded in Granite! I’m Jason Schreiber, and after 30 years of telling New Hampshire’s stories as a journalist, I’m starting a new adventure – one that takes me on the road to meet the people and visit the places that make this state unique. Grounded in Granite is my new weekly, on-location podcast that will bring the Granite State’s voices, places, and spirit to life in a new way. Each episode explores the idea that every person, and every place, has a story to tell. You’ll meet local entrepreneurs building vibrant businesses, neighbors with stories that inspire, folks whose insights help us understand our state better, and discover attractions that capture New Hampshire’s wonder and joy.Join me as I travel from the Seacoast to the Great North Woods for in-person conversations that will uncover the stories that connect us all.

Grounded in Granite celebrates all the good that makes New Hampshire a special place to live, work, and visit. So whether you're from here, moved here, or just curious about what makes this state so enduringly special, this podcast invites you to slow down, listen closely, and get grounded in the people and places that make New Hampshire more than just a destination – but a way of life.

The first episode of Grounded in Granite drops on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Stay tuned and join the conversation every week!