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:

March 08, 2019 Season 2 Episode 26 with co-host Rob Azevedo
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 26 Outline
Co-Host: Rob Azevedo, Host Granite State of Mind on WMNH
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
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2. The Downtown Lowdown:

- Granite State of Mind
- local music in NH
- new favorite local artist, Joe Sambo “How We Do”
- columnist, writer, author
- new book coming out
-“NOTE FROM THE LAST BREATH FARM: A MUSIC JUNKIES QUEST TO BE HEARD”
- more Presidential candidates coming to NH
- BOMA meeting, Baines vote & veto
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3. The Darryl Discussion
- March Madness

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4. Manchester Moments:
- new hotel coming to the Millyard, Tru by Hilton Hotel

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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, Happy 3 Year Anniversary
- every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed every weekday 4-6pm
- Rob Azevedo
- Happy Birthday Mike Bourassa! March 12th
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Andru Volinsky, Executive Council District 2
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 2min
February 22, 2019 Season 2 Episode 25 with co-hosts Carol Robidoux, Brian Chicoine, & Rob Greene
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 25 Outline
Co-Host: Carol Robidoux, Brian Chicoine, Rob Greene
1. Show Introduction:
- introducing the show and co-host
- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.
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2. The Collective Perspective:

- local media, options
- local vs national
- radio, TV, newspaper, online
- “Fake News”, “Enemy of the people”
- real news, opinions, endorsements
- how important is the media, then vs now
- social media effect
- future of the media and journalism
- political season, NH FITN
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3. The Downtown Lowdown:
- Java Jams at Cafe la Reine, Friday night starting at 5:30
- February Vacation for Manchester students
4. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase

5. Shoutouts:
- The Morning Show with Peter White, every weekday 7-9am
- Matt Connarton Unleashed, every weekday 4-6pm
- Carol, Brian, & Rob
6. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- no show next week! March 7th, Rob Azevedo
7. 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
8. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday at 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am, Tues at 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
9. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
1h 1min
February 15, 2019 Season 2 Episode 24 with co-host Ashley Dion
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 24 Outline
Co-Host: Ashley Dion
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
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2. The Downtown Lowdown:

- college experience, why teaching
- teaching career
- favorite thing about teaching
- teaching in Manchester
- State of the City address
- meeting John Delaney
- political candidates coming to NH this weekend

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3. The Darryl Discussion
- The Newlywed Game

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4. Manchester Moments:
- New format coming to the show!

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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
-Ashley Dion
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Carol Robidoux, Brian Chicoine, and Rob Greene
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 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
59min
February 08, 2019 Season 2 Episode 23 with co-host Peter Telge of Stark Brewing Company
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 23 Outline
Co-Host: Peter Telge of Stark Brewing Company
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
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2. The Downtown Lowdown:
- Stark Brewing Company
- history
- brewery, distillery
- story behind naming each beer
- past events
- community events
- upcoming events

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3. The Darryl Discussion
- Presidential candidates visiting NH

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4. Manchester Moments:
- Little Free Library
- 7, 6 active in Manchester, Dan Szczseny

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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
- Peter Telge
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- very special surprise guest
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 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
1h
February 01, 2019 Season 2 Episode 22 with co-host Paul Cormier
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 22 Outline
Co-Host: Paul Cormier
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
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2. Manchester Moments:
- documentaries on Manchester
- Manchester Historic Association
- Millyard Museum
- changes in the landscape of the city
- change in businesses
- upcoming projects

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3. The Downtown Lowdown:
- Political candidates are all over Manchester this weekend
- Super Bowl Sunday, predictions

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4. The Darryl Discussion
- The Rex Theater

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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
- Paul Cormier
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- tune in 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 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
1h 1min
January 25, 2019 Season 2 Episode 21 with co-host John Clayton
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 21 Outline
Co-Host: John Clayton
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
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2. Manchester Moments:
- “Resilient”
- Manchester Historic Association
- Millyard Museum
- additions to the Millyard
- Ralph Baer Bench, “Father of the Video Game”
- new exhibits
- Heritage Commission special meeting, Sat. January 26th, 1:30pm
- upcoming events
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3. The Downtown Lowdown:
- Java Jams, Friday January 25th at 5:30pm, sign-ups at 5:15pm
- Bob Gilman Fun Run: 3rd Annual Ski & Snowboard Race
- 10am-1pm at McIntyre Ski Area

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4. The Darryl Discussion
- Government Shutdown Day 33

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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
- John Clayton
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- tune in 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 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
1h 2min
January 11, 2019 Season 2 Episode 20 with co-host Heritage Commissioner Aurore Eaton
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 20 Outline
Co-Host: Aurore Eaton
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
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2. Manchester Moments:
- Heritage Commission
- Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski Monument Restoration Project
- Manager's Residence at the VA Medical Center
- new parking garage, SNHU
- new hotel in the Millyard
- Union Leader column
- upcoming events

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3. The Downtown Lowdown:
- NH Chronicle from Tuesday, January 8
- Homeless plan from the Mayor

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4. The Darryl Discussion
- Elizabeth Warren coming to Manchester Community College

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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
- Aurore Eaton
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- tune in 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 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
1h
January 04, 2019 Season 2 Episode 19 with co-host Kyle Heavey of Off The Mark Sports
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 19 Outline
Co-Host: Kyle Heavey, Off The Mark Sports
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:
- Off The Mark Sports
- experience in media, WMUR
- local sports, high school
- Patriots, Celtics, Bruins
- predictions
- future of the show
- upcoming guests
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3. The Darryl Discussion
-

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4. Manchester Moments:
- “New Year’s Resolutions for 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
- Kyle Heavey
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Aurore Eaton
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 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
1h 1min
December 21, 2018 Season 2 Episode 18 with co-host Girls At Work, Inc.
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 18 Outline
Co-Host: Girls At Work
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
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2. The Downtown Lowdown:
- Girls At Work
- mission, goals
- community outreach
- working with schools
- past events, upcoming events
- future
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3. The Darryl Discussion
- New Years Resolutions

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4. Manchester Moments:
- How far has Manchester come in 2018?

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5. The Last Segment:

- describing your year in a three word phrase
- future of The Weekly Dion?
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
- Elaine & Beth
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- no show next week, Merry Christmas!
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 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
1h 1min
December 14, 2018 Season 2 Episode 17 with co-host Matt Courchesne of HOPE
The Weekly Dion - Season 2 Episode 17 Outline
Co-Host: Matt Courchesne from HOPE
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
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2. The Downtown Lowdown:
- HOPE
- reasons for starting
- goals, overall message
- community outreach
- working with the district and BOSC
- next steps for HOPE
- The Downtown Holiday Market, InTown Manchester, 100 Elm St
- Sat 12/15 9am-3pm
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3. The Darryl Discussion
- BOSC meeting

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4. Manchester Moments:
- private clubs around 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
-Matt Courchesne
7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
- Girls At Work, Beth and Elaine
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 7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
...more
1h

FAQs about The Weekly Dion:

How many episodes does The Weekly Dion have?

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.