The Maine Show

In this episode, Maine State Senator Roger Katz (R-Augusta) shares his thoughts on the state of politics today including his perspective on Donald Trump and Paul LePage to the various referendum topics on this year's ballot to his own political future.  This is a can't miss conversation with one of Maine's brightest political leaders.  

Hey MSP listeners, the show is going on a brief hiatus while new episodes are recorded and produced.  Check back in a few weeks for more great episodes of the Maine Show Podcast hosted by Ben Sprague and listen for the show on WERU 89.9 in Blue Hill/99.9 Bangor and WRFR 93.3 in Rockland.  Visit www.maineshowpodcast.com to listen to all past episodes and don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes.  

Find the show on Twitter @maineshow and follow host Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague and find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  

In this episode, Brother Donald Paul of the Franciscan Brothers of St. Elizabeth of Hungary talks about the Franciscan mission, baking bread, brewing beer, and operating a popular lunch spot in Downtown Bangor.  This is also a conversation about simplifying one's life and finding peace amid a hectic and fast paced world.  

To learn more about the Friars and the Friars Bakehouse, visit www.franciscansofbangor.com.  

Photo credit: Bangor Daily News

In this episode, Katy Coffin talks about the One More Day project, which raises funds and awareness for suicide prevention.  Using her own story as an example, Katy talks about the challenges many young people in particular face with cyber bullying.  This is also a conversation about the way we treat each other, how we connect, and more.

To find more about the One More Day project including a video Katy made that went viral in 2015, visit www.facebook.com/onemoreday28.  

In this episode, host Ben Sprague tells the story of how and why the Maine Show Podcast got started.  Discussing everything from the equipment and technology he uses to audience statistics to some of the fun and challenging moments behind the scenes, this is a wide ranging episode that will interest longtime listeners and newcomers alike.  If you are curious about what happens on a weekly basis to create a podcast episode or if you have ever thought about starting your own podcast, this special edition of the Maine Show is a must listen. 

Find all past episodes of the Maine Show at www.maineshowpodcast.com and connect with host Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.

Joe Imbriaco, General Manager of the Cross Insurance Center, takes us behind the scenes to discuss how an act gets booked, what it is like backstage when a show is going on, and the financials of managing an arena.  

Follow the Cross Center on Twitter @CICBangor and find them on Facebook.  

In this episode, Alex Steed, managing partner at Knack Factory and blogger with the BDN, talks about growing up, life in Maine, and political and cultural forces at work throughout the state.  Covering a significant amount of ground in an honest and transparent way, Alex shares his backstory of moving to Portland while he was still in high school, some of the lessons he has learned over time, and his cultural and literary influences.  

Follow Alex Steed on Twitter @alexsteed and Knack Factory @knackfactory.  Find Knack Factory in the web at www.knack-factory.com.  

Photo courtesy of Knack Factory.  

After graduating from Bangor High School, Chas Bruns lived in California and New York working on shows such as Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Kimmel. He has since moved back to Maine to produce on his very own YouTube show, "Dirt Cheap with Chas Bruns" with the hopes of growing his audience and someday making it to TV. In this podcast, Chas shares his thoughts on entertainment in Maine and life in the Pine Tree State.

In this episode, the president of Thomas College, the former president of the Maine Community Foundation, the former State of Maine Economist, and Dover Foxcroft native Laurie Lachance sits down to talk about education in Maine, the state's demographic challenges, and growing up in rural Maine.  

Two years ago, Travis Carey was sitting in the Penobscot County Jail after being arrested for theft at the local Walmart.  This was the final punctuation on an uneven journey over the course of a decade in and out of addiction.  In this podcast episode, Travis shares his story of journeying across the country, having to be revived by Narcan at one point, a military discharge, and more.  Now Travis is living substance free and he shares his thoughts on redemption and recovery.