The Weekly Dion

By Ben Dion

A weekly podcast and radio show on 95.3 FM WMNH about Manchester: its people, places, history, events, politics and how it impacts you. Hosted by life-time Manchester resident, Ben Dion.... more

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How many episodes does The Weekly Dion have?

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.

The Weekly Dion episodes:

August 15, 2019 Season 3 Episode 5 with co-host State Rep Matt Wilhelm
The Weekly Dion - Season 3 Episode 5 Outline
Co-Host: State Rep Matt Wilhelm
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester
- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester
-describe Manchester in one word, explain
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
2. The Downtown Lowdown:
- Old Sol Alliance
- More Than Music Festival
- August 15-18th in Manchester
- music and service
- community and local business
- Pete Francis of Dispatch
- City Year, service
- Mayor Pete
- InTown Manchester Farmer’s Market continues tonight
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3. The Darryl Discussion:
- breakfast in Manchester

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4. Manchester Moments:
- Ralph Baer Bench, Arms Park

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5. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase
6. Shoutouts:
- WMNH family, all my listeners on 95.3 FM, Facebook Live
- The Morning Show with Peter White, every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed, every weekday 4-6pm
- Matt Wilhelm
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Candidate for Alderman in Ward 12, Hassan Essa
8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram
@TheWeeklyDion
- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 6pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
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1h 1min
August 08, 2019 Season 3 Episode 4 with co-host Rob Azevedo
The Weekly Dion - Season 3 Episode 4 Outline
Co-Host: Rob Azevedo
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester
- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester
-describe Manchester in one word, explain
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
2. The Downtown Lowdown:
-“NOTE FROM THE LAST BREATH FARM: A MUSIC JUNKIES QUEST TO BE HEARD”
- stories from the book
- personal travels
- Manchester Ink Link articles
- columnist, writer, author
- Granite State of Mind
- local music in NH
- Cigna 5K in Manchester

- NO - InTown Manchester Summerfest 2019 & Farmer’s Market
- Laugh For Life: A Benefit For Brigid’s House of Hope
- Friday, Aug 8th 7:30-10pm, Alpine Club, $30
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3. The Darryl Discussion
- favorite music

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4. Politics In The Mix:
- polarizing politics

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5. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase
6. Shoutouts:
- WMNH family, all my listeners on 95.3 FM, Facebook Live
- The Morning Show with Peter White, every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed, every weekday 4-6pm
- Rob Azevedo
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- State Rep Matt Wilhelm
8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram
@TheWeeklyDion
- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 6pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
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1h 1min
August 01, 2019 Season 3 Episode with co-host Candidate for Mayor, Glenn Ouellette
The Weekly Dion - Season 3 Episode 3 Outline
Co-Host: Candidate for Mayor, Glenn Ouellette
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester
- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester
-describe Manchester in one word, explain
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
2. Politics In The Mix:
- challenges, issues, strengths
- campaign trail so far, what are voters saying
- differences from last election
- school district, new Superintendent
- negotiations, contracts, MEA
- tax cap
- homelessness
- 2020 Democratic Debates on CNN
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
3. The Downtown Lowdown:
- InTown Manchester’s Farmers Market starts today
- 3-6:30pm every Thursday, lasts until the end of September
- InTown Manchester Summerfest 2019, The Jimmy Lehoux Band
- Mini-Masters 2019, Manchester Animal Shelter
- Sat, Aug 3rd 12-6pm, 10 participating locations, $10
- Laugh For Life: A Benefit For Brigid’s House of Hope
- Friday, Aug 8th 7:30-10pm, Alpine Club, $30
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
4. Manchester Moments:
- Iron & Air Issue 036

- “Off The Trail”
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5. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase
6. Shoutouts:
- WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
- The Morning Show with Peter White
- every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed every weekday 4-6pm
- Glenn
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Rob Azevedo
8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram
@TheWeeklyDion
- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 6pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
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1h
July 25, 2019 Season 3 Episode 2 with co-host Candidate for BOSC At-Large Lara Quiroga
The Weekly Dion - Season 3 Episode 2 Outline
Co-Host: Candidate for BOSC At Large, Lara Quiroga
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester
- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester
-describe Manchester in one word, explain
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
2. Politics In The Mix:
- reasons for running
- most interesting seat, 5 others running
- campaign trail so far, what are voters saying
- challenges, issues, strengths of the school district
- new Superintendent
- negotiations, contracts, MEA
- goals for the BOSC, school district
- School Charter Commission
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
3. The Downtown Lowdown:
- InTown Manchester’s Farmers Market starts today
- 3-6:30pm every Thursday, lasts until the end of September
- InTown Manchester Summerfest 2019, The Army Rock Band
- Twilight at the Currier: Block Party (recap)
- Manchester Master Plan community meeting, July 24th (recap)?
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
4. Manchester Moments:
- Heritage Commission
- VAMC

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5. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase
6. Shoutouts:
- WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
- The Morning Show with Peter White
- every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed every weekday 4-6pm
- Lara Quiroga
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Glenn Ouellette, Candidate for Mayor
8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram
@TheWeeklyDion
- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 6pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
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1h 1min
July 18, 2019 Season 3 Episode 1 with co-host Candidate for Mayor, Mayor Joyce Craig
The Weekly Dion - Season 3 Episode 1 Outline
Co-Host: Candidate for Mayor, Mayor Joyce Craig
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester
- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester
-describe Manchester in one word, explain
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
2. Politics In The Mix:
- running for second term
- challenges, issues, strengths
- campaign trail so far, what are voters saying
- differences from last election
- school district, new Superintendent
- negotiations, contracts, MEA
- tax cap
- homelessness
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
3. The Downtown Lowdown:
- InTown Manchester’s Farmers Market starts today
- 3-6:30pm every Thursday, lasts until the end of September
- InTown Manchester Summerfest 2019, The Ukeladies
- Filing for local office closes on Friday at 5pm, City Hall
- School Charter Commission

STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
4. Manchester Moments:
- Tour of Manchester
- Candia Road Brewing Company, To Share Brewing
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
5. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase
6. Shoutouts:
- WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
- The Morning Show with Peter White
- every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed every weekday 4-6pm
- Mayor Craig
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Lara Quiroga, Candidate for BOSC At Large
8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram
@TheWeeklyDion
- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 6pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
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59min
July 11, 2019 Season 2 Finale: Two Year Anniversary Show
Season 2 Finale: Two Year Anniversary Show by Ben Dion
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1h 2min
June 27, 2019 Season 2 Episode 40 with co-host Candidate for Alderwoman At Large Katie Desrochers
Season 2 Episode 40 with co-host Candidate for Alderwoman At Large Katie Desrochers by Ben Dion
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59min
June 20, 2019 Season 2 Episode 39 with co-host Christine Le & Creig Lessieur
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 39 Outline
Co-Host: Creig Lessieur and Christine Le
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester

- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester
-describe Manchester in one word, explain
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
2. The Downtown Lowdown:
- 2018-2019 school year
- teacher and student perspective
- how has the district and school changed over time
- Graduation
- Christine’s graduation speech
- comparing school events to what was happening in US
- overall district impressions
- future plans
- Java Jams with Alli Beaudry, 6th Anniversary, 6/20 from 5:30-7:30
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
3. The Darryl Discussion
- Camp Foster, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester
- $5.2 million overhaul
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4. Manchester Moments:
- Tour of Manchester
- John Stark
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
5. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase
6. Shoutouts:
- WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
- The Morning Show with Peter White
- every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed every weekday 4-6pm
- Creig & Christine
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Candidate for Alderwoman At-Large Katie Desrochers
8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram
@TheWeeklyDion
- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 6pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
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1h 1min
June 13, 2019 Season 2 Episode 38 with co-host BOSC At Large Richard Girard
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 38 Outline
Co-Host: BOSC At-Large Richard Girard
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester

- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester
-describe Manchester in one word, explain
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
2. The Downtown Lowdown:
- BOSC, experience
- committee & duties
- contract negotiations
- redistricting
- other major topics and challenges for the BOSC & district
- working with the Manchester School District
- new Superintendent
- future goals for the school district
- future of the BOSC
- Manchester high school graduations, 6/15 at SNHU Arena
- MST at 8am, Central at 10am, West at 2pm, Memorial at 6pm
- Java Jams with Alli Beaudry, 6th Anniversary, 6/20 from 5:30-7:30
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
3. The Darryl Discussion
- Manchester Pride Weekend raising flag at City Hall, block party
- raising flag at City Hall 6/14 at 3pm
- Block Party on Hanover St
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
4. Manchester Moments:
- Tour of Manchester
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5. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase
6. Shoutouts:
- WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
- The Morning Show with Peter White
- every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed every weekday 4-6pm
-Richard
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- tune in next week to find out!
8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram
@TheWeeklyDion
- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 6pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
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56min
June 06, 2019 Season 2 Episode 37 with co-host Shane Rozamus
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 37 Outline
Co-Host: Shane Rozamus
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester
- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester
-describe Manchester in one word, explain
STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
2. The Downtown Lowdown:
- teacher in Manchester
- experience
- Manchester School District
- contract negotiations
- BOSC
- advice for incoming teachers
- The Fighting Fifth
- upcoming shows
- Homelessness: Community Meeting, 6/3
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3. The Darryl Discussion

- D-Day, storming the beaches of Normandy

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4. Manchester Moments:
- Tour of Manchester, during the summer
- more candidates running for local office

STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, call in at 603-250-6007
5. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase
6. Shoutouts:
- WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
- The Morning Show with Peter White
- every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed every weekday 4-6pm
- Shane
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- tune in next week to find out!
8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram
@TheWeeklyDion
- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 6pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
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FAQs about The Weekly Dion:

How many episodes does The Weekly Dion have?

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.