JAM Podcasts & Audiobooks

0.5 - Intro Episode - Join Maeve as she gives a quick rundown of what the JAM Podcast is and why it’s being brought into existence.

Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley. Send suggestions and feedback to Maeve at [email protected]. 

Episode 1 - Hark! Production! - Maeve and Charlie round up the production department of JAM to discuss the latte industry and everything production at Junction Arts and Media. Tune in to learn how the sausage gets made at JAM.

Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley. Send suggestions and feedback to Maeve at [email protected]. 

In this podcast, I interview Sue, age 93, who I met in a media class for seniors that we took together at the Junction Arts Media Center (JAM) to learn to solve our media mysteries! Sue has many gems to share about how she keeps her life vibrant and joyful.

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The elder years bring their unique challenges and changes. What does living a vibrant, meaningful life look like in this "third act"? In this podcast, I talk with women from my everyday life who stand out as inspiring examples of aging with zest about how they do that.

Martha is a 92-year-old woman who is a wonderful artist. She became an SGI Buddhist in her mid-eighties, a philosophy and practice that have sustained her and given her life meaning. This conversation reflects her playfulness and open-mindedness. Her daughter, Leah, joins us partway through the conversation. A highlight is when the two of them break into song!

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The elder years bring their unique challenges and changes. What does living a vibrant, meaningful life look like in this "third act"? In this podcast, I talk with women from my everyday life who stand out as inspiring examples of aging with zest about how they do that.

Welcome to this episode featuring renowned urban designer, author, and founder of New Urbanism and Transit Oriented Development, Peter Calthorpe. Join us as we delve into captivating discussions on the future of housing, urban planning, and revitalizing vacant retail spaces. Gain insights from one of the foremost experts in urban design as we explore innovative solutions to shape our cities for generations to come. Tune in to discover the intersection of sustainable development, community design, and the evolving landscape of urban living with Peter Calthorpe.

If Earth could write us a strongly worded letter expressing her feelings about our treatment of her, what would she want us to improve as individuals, communities, and local governments? Join Jonathan as he hosts interesting yet lighthearted discussions with expert guests about all things local related to climate change, equity, and sustainable development. Insincerely Yours, Earth keeps it real and keeps you informed on how you can improve your community.

Produced by Sustainable Development Code.

This podcast is made possible in part by the guidance and technical support of JAM.

Join Sara Bronin, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and professor at Cornell University, as we engage in a multifaceted discussion covering the Council’s role, priorities, and challenges, alongside her initiatives like Desegregate CT and the National Zoning Atlas. Our conversation delves into the importance of historic preservation in fostering culture, mitigating climate change, and promoting economic growth while navigating funding, politics, and developmental pressures. Bronin advocates for equitable and inclusive development, critiquing single-family zoning’s social and environmental impacts and emphasizing the need for denser housing. In our conversation, she also addresses concerns about perpetuating discrimination and the potential for historic preservation to inadvertently reinforce segregation. Throughout, Bronin highlights the significance of public engagement and community input in shaping policy and addressing urban development challenges.

If Earth could write us a strongly worded letter expressing her feelings about our treatment of her, what would she want us to improve as individuals, communities, and local governments? Join Jonathan as he hosts interesting yet lighthearted discussions with expert guests about all things local related to climate change, equity, and sustainable development. Insincerely Yours, Earth keeps it real and keeps you informed on how you can improve your community.

Produced by Sustainable Development Code.

This podcast is made possible in part by the guidance and technical support of JAM.

Step into the lush world of biophilic cities with this podcast episode featuring Tim Beatley, the Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities and the visionary behind Biophilic Cities. Get ready for an exhilarating journey as we dive deep into the enchanting realm of cities intertwined with nature. Join us as we unravel the ethical dilemmas of flora in urban landscapes and explore the dynamic fusion of sustainability, urban planning, and the allure of nature. Don’t miss out on this invigorating conversation that will leave you inspired to reimagine our cities as vibrant hubs of biodiversity!

If Earth could write us a strongly worded letter expressing her feelings about our treatment of her, what would she want us to improve as individuals, communities, and local governments? Join Jonathan as he hosts interesting yet lighthearted discussions with expert guests about all things local related to climate change, equity, and sustainable development. Insincerely Yours, Earth keeps it real and keeps you informed on how you can improve your community.

Produced by Sustainable Development Code.

This podcast is made possible in part by the guidance and technical support of JAM.

Welcome to our inaugural episode, where we plunge headfirst into gentrification. Joining us is the venerable Majora Carter, a creative force of urban renewal whose insights raise critical questions concerning the fabric of our cities. Together, we dissect the subtle nuances of gentrification, from its inception to its enduring grip on neighborhoods. Majora unveils the sinister machinations of legal and policy frameworks that result in displacement, offering a scathing critique of the status quo. But fret not, listeners, for amidst the chaos, there lies hope. Majora imparts invaluable wisdom on how individuals can wield their power to reclaim their communities. So buckle up, folks, because this episode promises to be a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of urban transformation.

If Earth could write us a strongly worded letter expressing her feelings about our treatment of her, what would she want us to improve as individuals, communities, and local governments? Join Jonathan as he hosts interesting yet lighthearted discussions with expert guests about all things local related to climate change, equity, and sustainable development. Insincerely Yours, Earth keeps it real and keeps you informed on how you can improve your community.

Produced by Sustainable Development Code.

This podcast is made possible in part by the guidance and technical support of JAM.

Laura via IG says she “needs historical somewhat fictional adventure” and in this episode the booksellers delivered some great ideas. Emma discussed Hildand Menewood by Nicola Griffith. Jen, subbing for Allie, recommends Washington Black by Esi Edugyan and 100 Years of Solitude  to either read again or for the first time if you have not yet done so. And, Kari wants you to read Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn.

Welcome to Shelf Help, a podcast where booksellers help you answer one of life’s trickier – and we’d argue extremely important – questions: What should you read next?  Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam, a nonprofit designed to inspire readers; JAM – Junction Arts & Media; three Upper Valley bookstores: Yankee Bookshop in Woodstock, VT; the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, VT; and Still North Books & Bar in Hanover, NH.

Erin on IG asked for “some more queer books that aren’t romance or historical fiction”. This episode tackles this question Open Throat by Henry Hoake, Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White, Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby, and Cleanness by Garth Greenwell.

Welcome to Shelf Help, a podcast where booksellers help you answer one of life’s trickier – and we’d argue extremely important – questions: What should you read next?  Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam, a nonprofit designed to inspire readers; JAM – Junction Arts & Media; three Upper Valley bookstores: Yankee Bookshop in Woodstock, VT; the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, VT; and Still North Books & Bar in Hanover, NH.