Host Doug Sparks talks with Lowell blogger and historian Richard Howe about citizen blogging, social media, and his history walking tours of Lowell.

Doug's guest is T. R. Monaghan. Her debut novel is set in the gritty underworld of Lowell in the early ‘70s. We’ll talk crime, writing, and Lowell past and present.

This week on The 495 podcast, host Doug Sparks talks all things beer with the Merrimack Valley Homebrew Club: The importance of using good water; Where to pick the best Dandelions; And ... do NOT stress out your yeast.

This week's episode of The 495 has host Doug Sparks talking with Lowell musician Melvern Taylor and his ukulele!

Make sure you join us on The 495 podcast this week as host Doug Sparks talks with David Moloney, author of the newly released "Barker House" from Bloomsbury Publishing USA!

Host Doug Sparks talks with Science Educator Metric Mark who is approaching COVID-induced homeschooling by showing parents and kids how to do simple hands-on science experiments, with only the materials they have on hand.

The 495 Host Doug Starks speaks with Ruby and Bill of Ruby and the Groove!

This week on The 495, Doug Sparks chats with Amy Tee from Experimental Comedy Therapy. Like many comedians, Amy has gone through many ups and downs, which reflect in her unique brand of comedy laced with stigma-busting honesty.

Doug interviews Christa Brown - an actress, storyteller, content creator and non-profit leader based in Lowell. She creates and promotes art that reflects the richness of the local community. The Free Soil Arts Collective Entrepreneurship for All - EforAll

Host Doug Sparks talks red wigglers with Kesiah Bascom, the owner/founder of Off Beet Compost.