Gregg Martinez is the founder and owner of Iron Tails Saloon in Acton, Maine. This is Gregg's second visit on the podcast. With the end of the season upon us, Gregg is hosting one last event, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, before they close for the off-season. It's a chance for the community to come together and support those who may need some assistance. We also discussed his first season being open seven days a week and the struggles and tribulations of continuing to make every season at the Saloon better than the last. Iron Tails Saloon is quickly becoming a must-visit staple of Southern Maine. The 207 Collective Podcast is available on all major listening platforms and is recorded in Alfred, Maine. Please give us a like and follow on all social media.

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Anthony Riso is a professional photographer based out of Dover, New Hampshire, with a true passion for capturing life’s most powerful moments. From weddings to MMA events, live music performances, and beyond, Anthony’s lens brings stories to life in unforgettable ways. Outside of photography, he trains at Nostos MMA, has recently taken up bowhunting with a recurve bow, and holds a deep admiration for wolves and the wild.

To connect with Anthony or inquire about his photography, you can find him on Instagram @arisophoto.

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Sanford, Maine’s own favorite survivalist and reality-TV inspiration, Charlene “Cheeny” Plante, returns to The 207 Collective Podcast!
Cheeny is no stranger to challenge. A proud military veteran and four-time competitor on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, she recently proved her grit by finishing 2nd out of 14 of the world’s top survivalists on the hit series Last One Standing.
But Cheeny’s greatest adventure is happening right now—right here at home. Fueled by the same courage and perseverance that carried her through the wilderness, she’s running for Sanford City Council. Her mission: to serve with integrity, protect the environment she loves, and empower her community through small, local, people-first government.
Cheeny believes that when neighbors work together, anything is possible. This November, she’s ready to bring that spirit of resilience and unity to Sanford’s future—with your support.
Vote Charlene Plante  Sanford city council. 
 Listen to her inspiring journey and vision for Sanford on The 207 Collective Podcast, recorded in Alfred, Maine—available on every major listening platform.

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This week on The 207 Collective Podcast, we sit down with Josh “Stay Down” Watson of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Josh shares his beginnings in MMA and how he first got started at the Academy Martial Arts Gym. We dive into his journey from traditional combat sports into the brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing, including his unforgettable  fight with Greg Hardy that he was greatly believed to be a underdog.  Beyond the ring, Josh opens up about the business and personal interests, giving listeners a look at the man behind the fighter.  

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We welcome back Scott Brouillard from Flippin Customized! In this episode, we dive into his journey of transitioning from part-time to full-time with his shop Flippin Customized in Wells, Maine. Scott specializes in welding, fabricating, mechanical, and  one-off custom builds, and powder coating. He's also the creator of the popular YouTube channel "Flippin Customized."

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Stephanie Ferguson is a compassionate registered nurse and a current graduate student in the University of New Hampshire's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. She is also a skilled brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who empowers women through instruction at Nostos MMA and advocates for integrating mental health support within the martial arts community. Stephanie's mission is to uplift women through increased access to self-defense training, fitness, and mental wellness. By blending her clinical expertise with her experience on the mat, she envisions creating transformative spaces where women can cultivate confidence, resilience, and community through both therapy and Jiu Jitsu.       The 207 Collective Podcast is available on all major listening platforms.   Follow us on all social media!!

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Zach McDougall is a tattoo artist at one of Maine’s premier tattoo shops, Venom Ink, located in Southern Maine. He has deep roots in Maine, growing up in Central Maine, and specializes in both black and grey realism and a muted color palette neo-traditional style. Zach also specializes in having a good time, with an emphasis on creating a positive experience for his clients to carry with them forever alongside their top-tier tattoos. If you’re used to getting tattooed in silence and trying to zen out, Zach might not be your guy, because he never runs out of things to talk about (aka doesn’t shut up). But if you want a healthy distraction from the sensitivity of getting tattooed, he can most certainly help you with that! Though he tends to take on selective subject matter, it never hurts to reach out to him through his booking form at venomink.com, where you’ll always get a response and can get the ball rolling on your new tattoo!

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Married for 25 years, Troy is a proud father of a 22-year-old son and a 20-year-old daughter. He has dedicated the past 26 years to shaping future tradesmen and women as a Building Trades instructor at the Sanford Regional Technical Center, bringing with him 36 years of experience in the construction industry.

Troy’s passion for education and his commitment to his students have earned him two nominations for the Sanford School Department’s Teacher of the Year and the honor of being named SRTC’s Teacher of the Year.

Outside the classroom, Troy is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and any activity that keeps him connected to nature. Over the past 10 years, he has also developed a love for cycling, completing the Trek Across Maine four times.

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Chace "Frommie" Fromwiller tragically lost his life to a terminal brain cancer called DIPG, demonstrating remarkable bravery and resilience throughout his 21-month battle. In his honor, Frommies Fight Foundation was established to provide support to families affected by pediatric brain cancer. The 207 Collective, available on major listening platforms and recorded in Alfred, Maine 

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