That Newport Show: A podcast about Newport, Rhode Island

Let’s face it, sometimes there’s not much else to do but eat and drink. It’s winter in New England, which means we Yankees bust out our essential winter survival skills: making reservations. Buck and Helena had dinner at two local restaurants this week. Both establishments had a lot to offer, and room to improve. Find out where we went and what we thought. Plus, we can’t put an episode out this month without at least mentioning the Women’s March, Listen in! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz This week’s feature photo of Brix Restaurant is by: Marianne Lee Photography Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena Current Event: The Women’s March Dine & Dish: DeWolfe Tavern and Brix Restaurant at Newport Vineyards Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

2017 has a lot in store for Newport. What are we looking forward to the most this year? Christian Winthrop of the Newport Buzz joins us this week to talk about what Newporters do in the winter, and shares a few inside tips for THE event of the year, the Newport Folk Festival.  Plus, Buck and Helena give you the rundown on what you can expect on the show this year.. more dine & dish, definitely more adventure island, and more shop newport segments. It all starts with one of the biggest adventures of all, the 15th annual Newport Bridal Show. This week’s dine & dish is a little off the beaten path – we had dins at Jacky’s in Providence last weekend, where all three of us tried sea urchin for the first time. Find out what THAT’s like. Listen in! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena Guest Feature: Christian Winthrop of the Newport Buzz Dine & Dish: Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Jacky’s at Waterplace.

Yes, you can grow your own food. No one was less likely to start a garden than Buck and Helena, and yet, here they are loving on their garden so much, they had to devote almost an entire episode to it. You don’t need to live on a farm either. Heck, you don’t even need a big yard to start a produce garden. Listen in to this episode to hear Buck and Helena chat about their beets – among other things. Plus, get the scoop on the new BABY! Yep, there’s a new Harris in town. Okay, she’s technically a Pelisson, but she’s already got that adorable Harris smile! Listen in! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena For Discussion: You can start your own garden Build Your Own Garden: HGTV has some ideas Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Organic and whole food producers in our area: Aquidneck Growers Market Farm Fresh RI RI Raised Livestock Association Simmons Organic Farm Newport Community Gardens

Podcasters are such a warm and friendly bunch. In this episode, we chat with Chris Revill, a Providence-based podcaster whose own show airs every Monday on the Core Temp Arts podcast network. Chris brings his love for all things music, comedy, television, and movies to the podcast space in his conversations with, and about, other lovers of dynamic media. Find out what makes podcasters such an interesting group of people, and perhaps get hooked on a new show. For this week’s dine & dish, we feature some ridiculously delicious scallops from a small, family-run business in Stonington, Connecticut. If you haven’t tried Bomsters, it’s time you do. Listen in! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena Our Guest: Chris Revill from Let’s Chat with Revill & Friends podcast Dine & Dish: Bomster Scallops Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram For Dashboard Confessional (or Scrubs) fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doo0B9FAMzs A little primer on flash-frozen seafood: What is flash-freezing? Flash-freezing is an accelerated process in which fish are frozen immediately after they’re harvested. It uses ultra-low temperatures to freeze fish solid in a matter of seconds. By minimizing the timeframe between harvest and production, flash-freezing “captures” the fish at its peak […]

Get to know the softer side of Buck Daddy and Helena Bee. This week, we take a peek under the hood of Mr. & Mrs. Harris and find out what makes them tick and what motivates them to produce a new episode each week, as they discuss life, love, and adventure in Newport. Among other things, Buck goes into detail about what motivated him to jump back into the washing machine of love and commitment after a lifetime of searching, with varying degrees of luck, for real love. Both Buck and Helena share their deepest inspirations with you, with the hopes that you’ll come to know them in a new way, and perhaps even join in the conversation from time to time. How can their observations help you? They’re not exactly sure, but many have said that a conversation with Buck & Helena leaves them inspired to reach for something different in their own lives. Perhaps this time, that will be you. Plus, we wrap the show with review of a new movie in theaters this month called Manchester by the Sea, starring Casey Affleck. From the meaningful to the mundane, nothing’s off limits on That Newport Show. Listen in… and Happy New Year! This week’s sponsor: The […]

Happy Holidays, everyone! In this time of good cheer and holiday chaos, we are blessed to share so much of our lives and our experiences with you, our listeners. Not everyone is feeling so blessed, however. The holidays can also be a difficult time for many people. If you, or someone you love, is struggling with addiction, listen in. Our guest this week is Nicoletta Longo, who has developed a program called NamaStay Sober. The program offers recovering addicts an incredible support system centered around yoga and sober social events. Plus, Buck & Helena get real about their own means of leaving reality when life gets bumpy. From life-changing esoteric principles, to AA, to wine with dinner. How does it all mix? Listen in! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena For Discussion: The nature of addiction. Leaving reality behind by going through the Looking Glass of addictive behaviors. Guest: Nicoletta Longo of NamaStay Sober Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram If you, or someone you know, is struggling with addiction, click the SAMHSA logo below for information that may be helpful to you.

In this episode Buck and Helena have an interesting discussion about how handling horses can illuminate personal issues of ego, impatience, and wrong attitudes. If we’re gonna be stuck on the farm braving the cold winds and dark nights, deep discussions around the fire are bound to happen. Plus, we dine & squish this week about Cafe Zelda on lower thames. Listen in! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena Dine & Dish: Cafe Zelda at 528 Thames Street, Newport, RI For Discussion: Horse Handling Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   Cafe Zelda Interior

Are you dreaming of soft breezes and turquoise beaches about now? If so, don’t miss this episode. Buck and Helena chat with the owner of the Hermitage Plantation Inn. Find out about this charming resort nestled on the side of a mountain on the Caribbean island of Nevis. If want a classic British West Indies experience for Christmas, the Hermitage is it. Plus, we get down and dirty with a complete list of shopping deals that are part of Newport’s Holidays by the Sea retail experience. Listen in! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena Guest:  Richie Lupinacci of the Hermitage Plantation Inn, Nevis, West Indies Holiday Shopping: Holidays by the Sea (Shop, sip, eat, shop!) Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram This week’s feature photo shows the island of Nevis as you look south from the Turtle Beach area of St. Kitts, West Indies. If you are interested in finding out how to get to this beautiful place without breaking the bank, contact us or join our email list. We will be providing details about how to get there, where to stay, and what kinds of fun you can have. -B&H

“Love isn’t something natural. Rather it requires discipline, concentration, patience, faith, and the overcoming of narcissism. It isn’t a feeling, it is a practice.” According to Erich Fromm, a German psychologist and philosopher, love requires a lot more than a willing heart. Buck and Helena discuss how doing fun things with people you love, supports the practice of love.  Plus, while winter travel isn’t at the top of most people’s priority lists (unless they are traveling to someplace warm and relaxing), we hope to change that in this episode. Buck and Helena love their Caribbean adventures, but they also love the beautiful, charming, and relaxing atmosphere of Newport in the winter.  There is truly no better place to do your holiday shopping, sip a cocktail, and hang out with friends. Listen in to find out more! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena Intriguing Discussion:  Love is a Practice Things to Do: Eat, drink, chill, groove at Buskers, Jo’s American Bistro, or Midtown Oyster Bar Shop Newport: La V Curiosite Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

In this episode, Buck and Helena talk about the origins of Thanksgiving, and how Abraham Lincoln made it an official American holiday in order to “heal the wounds of our nation.” How can we use this holiday to heal our own wounds? Oh, and don’t miss Buck telling the story of how, in order to have a more intimate Thanksgiving dinner, he raised and killed a turkey with his bare hands. Ack! Plus, we dine and dish about a new restaurant in Bristol, Rhode Island called Statesman Tavern. Listen in! This week’s sponsor: The Newport Buzz Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck & Helena Feature:  Buck Kills His Own Turkey and Other Holiday Musings Holiday Facts: A History of Thanksgiving Dine & Dish: Statesman Tavern Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram