The Maine Show

In this episode Ben talks with the motivational, inspirational, and engaging coach of the University of Maine Women's Basketball team, Richard Barron.  Whether you're a basketball fan or not this episode is highly accessible for its discussion of discipline, work ethic, teamwork, and more.  Coach Barron recounts his previous coaching experiences at Baylor, NC State, and Princeton, what it's like to win four games in one season and then challenge for a league title soon after, and why Maine is drawing so many players from Europe.  

Follow Coach Barron on Twitter at @CoachBumaine and follow the UMaine Women's team at @blackbearsWBB.  Follow Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague and Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  Find the podcast on iTunes or at www.maineshowpodcast.com. 

Show photo credit: ESPNw.  

In this episode Ben sits down with Lisa Liberatore, owner of Lisa's Legit Burritos in Gardiner and Augusta as well as a key leader of Scratchpad Accelerator and Top Gun, two programs that are helping to grow small businesses in Maine.  Lisa is also a past member of the Gardiner City Council and in this episode shares her game plan for winning local office.  

Lisa has a great buy-local, buy-Maine message and is actively working to make this state a better, stronger place.  To find Lisa's Legit Burritos visit www.lisalegitburritos.com or find them on Facebook. 

In this candid conversation, Dennis Marble takes us on a fascinating, meandering trip that ends up with him becoming Director of the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, a job he did not want to take but then stayed at for twenty years.  From watching Sputnik overhead to seeing images of the Vietnam War to partying in Waterville with Janis Joplin, Dennis takes us back in time to share his perspective on growing up, the ways we treat each other, and finally how society interacts with its homeless members and how we can do better.  

In this episode, Zeth and Betsy Lundy share their story of growing up in Maine, moving to Boston, Los Angeles, and then back to Boston again before coming home to raise a family and start Central Street Farmhouse.  This is an honest, refreshing, and at times surprising story of two bright young Maine entrepreneurs who are living their values and sharing them with others.   

To learn more about Central Street Farmhouse or the Lundy's recently acquired Maine Cloth Diaper Company, visit www.centralstreetfarmhouse.com  or www.maineclothdiaper.com and find them on Facebook and Twitter. 

Tellis Coolong shares his story about writing 85,000 words in one month, publishing, and overcoming challenges including mental illness.  This an honest, earnest talk from one of Maine's diamonds in the rough.  

To find out more about Tellis and his books visit www.tellyproductions.net or find him on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Walczyk-Tellis-K-Coolong/dp/1484838483/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451345810&sr=1-1. 

To subscribe to The Maine Show on iTunes visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maine-show/id1033259960?mt=2.  

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

In this special edition of The Maine Show, Mainers with many different backgrounds share their memories, perspective, and lessons from holidays past. 

This episode features music by Maine pianist Bill Trowell. To listen to more of Bill's music, visit  www.billtrowellmusic.com.  

Subscribe to the Maine Show on iTunes, follow the show on Twitter @MaineShow, and visit www.maineshowpodcast.com for past and future episodes.  Find host Ben Sprague on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor and on Twitter @BenSprague.  

Josh Alves is an illustrator of comic strips, children's books, and much more.  Hear this graphic designer's story from working at a local newspaper to winning international awards, all from his home right here in Maine and about how he got his first contract through Twitter.  

Visit www.joshalves.com to see his work or find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/joshalvesdraws or on Twitter @joshalves.  

Find more episodes of The Maine Show at www.maineshowpodcast.com and follow host Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  

In this episode, Ben sits down with Luke Livingston, President and Founder of Baxter Brewing Company.  The company is about to celebrate its five year anniversary and has already set records, seen significant revenue growth, and had its founder, Luke, end up on Forbes 30 under 30 list.  They have done all this while staying true to their Maine roots and eco-friendly principles.  

To learn more about Baxter Brewing Company, visit www.baxterbrewing.com or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/baxterbrewing, on Twitter @baxterbrewing, or on Instagram at @baxterbrewing.  

Check out www.maineshowpodcast.com for past and future episodes and follow host Ben Sprague on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor, on Twitter @bensprague, and on Instagram at @benspraguebangor.  

Special thanks to the Maine Science Festival for sponsoring this episode.  Check them out at www.mainesciencefestival.org.  

Waterfront Concerts has pumped over $50 million into the Bangor economy since the concerts began in 2010.  In this episode, hear the backstory of how Alex Gray and a group of friends started the company and what advice Alex has for young entrepreneurs today.  

Follow Waterfront Concerts on Twitter @wfconcerts.  Subscribe to the Maine Show on iTunes, find past and future episodes at www.maineshowpodcast.com, and follow host Ben Sprague on Twitter @bensprague or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/benspraguebangor.  

In this episode, Chris Rudolph and Ethan Tremblay tell the story of Bangor Greendrinks, an organization that has given over $7,500 to Bangor-area non-profits for environmentally friendly and sustainable improvement projects.  How do they raise the money? By bringing people together around Maine craft beer.  

To learn more about Bangor Greendrinks, visit www.bangorgreendrinks.org.  You can follow them on Twitter @BGreendrinks or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bangorgreendrinks.  

Follow Chris Rudolph Twitter at @notchrisrudolph and Ethan Tremblay @ethanjtremblay.

Check out past and future episodes of The Maine Show on iTunes or by visiting www.maineshowpodcast.com, find the show on Twitter @MaineShow and follow host Ben Sprague @bensprague.