Brave Little State

How has the geology of Vermont affected its character? (Encore)


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Matt “Beagle” Bourgault wants to know how Vermont’s bedrock and soil shaped our identity — and made us different from our neighbors.


We originally released this episode in 2017. A lot has changed since then, but our geologic history has not.


To see maps showing the “folds” and “blobs” in our local bedrock, check out our web feature.


Related listening:


  • Vermont vs. New Hampshire: What’s the beef? (Brave Little State, 2021)
  • Geology is destiny (NEXT New England, 2017)


    Lynne McCrea edited this episode. Angela Evancie reported and produced it, along with Henry Epp, and did the mix and sound design. The re-release was supported by Brave Little State’s Josh Crane, Myra Flynn and Mae Nagusky. This episode featured original scoring by Liam Elder-Connors, with other music by Podington Bear and the Sturbridge Colonial Militia. Our theme music was composed by Ty Gibbons.


    Special thanks to Andy Friedland, Mary Searles, Paul Rumley, John Dillon and Oliver Riskin-Kutz.


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