The Weekly Dion

The Weekly Dion

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The Weekly Dion episodes

  • Season 1 Episode 18 with co-host Amanda Adams
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 18 Outline
    Co-Host: Amanda Adams
    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
    2. FIRST SONG -
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - City Inauguration of the Mayor, Alderman, BOSC, etc.
    - January 2nd, 10am, Raddison Hotel in Manchester
    - Downtown Holiday Market by Intown Manchester, 12/16 9am-3pm
    - New restaurant/bar/cafe, Boards & Brews (board game bar)
    - Opening Jan 2018, 941 Elm St
    - New pizza place, Summer Pizza (square shaped pizza)
    - Opening this month , 119 Hanover St.
    - New bakery, Dulces Bakery
    - Opening TBD, 426 Chestnut St
    - Manchester Memorial high school Unified Basketball Team
    - allows students with special needs to play against other schools with Unified teams. They have weekly practices and start playing games in January. The students love playing on the team and having fun with other students. They also love to see people supporting them by attending their games like you would any other sport. Their first game is Jan 15th vs Central. For more info and updates follow them on twitter @unifiedMMHS
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    4. SECOND SONG -
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    5. Manchester Moments:
    - locations in Manchester, past & present
    6. THIRD SONG -
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    7. The Last Segment:
    - describing your week in a three word phrase
    8. Shoutouts:
    - WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
    - The Morning Show with Peter White and Joel Elber (the Moose)
    - every weekday 7-9am
    - Matt Connarton every weekday 4-6pm
    - Amanda Adams
    9. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    - Alex Horton, Owner of Cafe la Reine
    10. 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
    11. 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
    12. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    58 min
  • Season 1 Episode 16 with co-host Glenn Ouellette
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 16 Outline
    Co-Host: 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
    2. Politics In The Mix
    - reasons for running
    - on the campaign trail
    - election results
    - future of Manchester under the newly elected officials
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - restrooms in Veterans Park
    - lecture/book signing by MHT Historian, Robert Perreault
    - 2pm, Millyard Museum
    - Christmas Parade, December 2nd at 4pm
    - Downtown Holiday Market by Intown Manchester
    - 11/30, 12/7, 12/9, 12/14, 12/16, various times
    - Small Business Saturday, recap
    - Palace Theater, A Christmas Carol
    - playing Scrooge is Charles Shaughnessy
    - Mr. Sheffield from The Nanny
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    4. The Darryl Dial-In turned into The Darryl Discussion
    - Corner of Bridge St & Elm St, What was there & history
    - Ted Herberts, Chimes, Eagle Fruit (Pappas family)
    5. Manchester Moments:
    - merge with The Darryl Discussion
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    6. The Last Segment:
    - describing your week in a three word phrase
    7. Shoutouts:
    - WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
    - The Morning Show with Peter White and Joel Elber (the Moose)
    - every weekday 7-9am
    - Matt Connarton every weekday 4-6pm
    - Glenn Ouellette
    8. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    - Listen next week to find out!
    9. 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
    10. 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
    11. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    59 min
  • Season 1 Episode 15 with co-host Dan Berube
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 15 Outline
    Co-Host: Dan Berube
    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
    2. Politics In The Mix
    - election reactions
    - recounts scheduled
    - Ward 3 Alderman, Ward 6 Alderman, Ward 2 BOSC
    - recount already done for State Rep in Ward 8 for District 15
    - Erika Conners (15) beat Al MacArthur
    - Chris Pappas running for US Congress, Carol Shea-Porter’s seat
    - future of Manchester under the newly elected officials
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - Jupiter Hall
    - upcoming events
    - Manchester Arts Commission
    - Flag Contest
    - MHT Connects
    - Black Friday, Small Business Saturday
    - https://bestblackfriday.com, http://www.manchester-chamber.org/small-business-saturday-in-manchester-nh/
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    4. The Darryl Dial-In (call in segment)
    - Corner of Bridge St & Elm St, What was there & history
    - Ted Herberts, Chimes, Eagle Fruit (Pappas family)
    5. Manchester Moments:
    - merge with The Darryl Dial-In
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    6. The Last Segment:
    - describing your week in a three word phrase
    7. Shoutouts:
    - WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
    - The Morning Show with Peter White and Joel Elber (the Moose)
    - every weekday 7-9am
    - Matt Connarton every weekday 4-6pm
    - Dan Berube
    8. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    - THANKSGIVING! Have a great holiday and enjoy a replay of a previous show while you eat around the table with loved ones!
    9. 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
    10. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday from 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
    11. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    1 hr
  • Season 1 Episode 14 with co-host Dan Bergeron
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 14 Outline
    Co-Host: Dan Bergeron, Candidate for BOSC in Ward 6
    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
    2. Politics In The Mix
    - Election results, election show recap
    - upsets, surprises, blowouts
    - campaign trail
    - reactions from voters, positives & negatives from canvassing
    - 3 most important issues in Manchester schools
    - future of the schools and school district
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - The Bookery, new Downtown Manchester bookstore
    - opening Spring 2018, where Alpha Loft was
    - Conversation Cafe, Currier Museum of Art, Thursday, Nov 9th, 6-8pm
    - free tour of museum, encouraging community building
    - Rally ‘Round The Flag, Roosevelt Flag
    - Thurs, Nov 9th, 5:30-8:30pm, Millyard Museum
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    4. Manchester Moments:
    - Manchester Mayors
    - Joyce Craig, first woman to become Mayor
    - first democratic mayor since 2005
    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 and Joel Elber (the Moose)
    - every weekday 7-9am
    - Matt Connarton every weekday 4-6pm
    - Dan Bergeron
    7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    - Dan Berube, first LIVE show on 95.3 FM WMNH
    - new segments, call-ins, surprises
    8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter
    @TheWeeklyDion
    - for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
    9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday from 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
    10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Season 1 Episode 13 with co-host John Cataldo
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 13 Outline
    Co-Host: John Cataldo, Candidate for Alderman in Ward 8
    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
    2. Politics In The Mix
    - reasons for running
    - campaign trail
    - reactions from voters, positives & negatives from canvassing
    - Ward 8, home ward
    - 3 most important issues in Manchester
    - tax cap, budget
    - relationship with the BMA, Mayor, importance
    - Mayors race, debates
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    -The Great North Aleworks
    - commuter rail in NH, Manchester, Nashua, etc
    - Manchester Hearing on NH Transportation Plan, public hearing (recap)
    - Conversation Cafe, Currier Museum of Art, Thursday, Nov 9th, 6-8pm
    - free tour of museum, encouraging community building
    - November 7th Election Show on WMNH 95.3 FM
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    4. Manchester Moments:
    - Rally ‘Round The Flag, Roosevelt Flag
    - Thurs, Nov 9th, 5:30-8:30pm, Millyard Museum
    - Manchester Flag voting
    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 and Joel Elber (the Moose)
    - every weekday 7-9am
    - Matt Connarton every weekday 4-6pm
    - Peter Macone, Campo
    - John Cataldo
    7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    - Dan Bergeron, Candidate for BOSC in Ward 6
    - discussing the election results, moving forward
    - last pre-recorded show, going LIVE November 16th at 6pm
    8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter
    @TheWeeklyDion
    - for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
    9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday from 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
    10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Season 1 Episode 12 with co-host Will Stewart
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 12 Outline
    Co-Host: Will Stewart, Candidate for Alderman in Ward 2
    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
    2. Politics In The Mix
    - reasons for running
    - campaign trail
    - reactions from voters, positives & negatives from canvassing
    - negative mailer from opponent, reactions
    - 3 most important issues in Manchester
    - school budget, teacher contracts
    - relationship with the BMA, Mayor, importance
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - paving Elm St, bike lanes
    - Bike Manchester, Stay Work Play
    - Manchester Hearing on NH Transportation Plan, public hearing
    - Oct 26th, 7-9pm, City Hall, Chris Pappas, Andru Volinsky
    - Art on the Wall at City Hall, Angels of Addiction, Oct 19th (recap)
    - Pairings, Art Opening at Kelley Sterling Contemporary, Oct 19th (recap)
    - Education Roundtable with Commissioner Edelbut, Oct 19th (recap)
    - NH Octoberfest Food Truck Fest at McIntyre Ski Area, Oct 20th-22nd (recap)
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    4. Manchester Moments:
    - Gateway Park, suggested by Mary Hughes
    - Adopted by YMCA of Manchester. This is a small corner park near Manchester's Old Mill District. Just a flag pole, shrubs, and decorative bricks. Demolished circa 2009.
    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 and Joel Elber (the Moose)
    - every weekday 7-9am
    - Matt Connarton every weekday 4-6pm
    - Will Stewart
    7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    - John Cataldo, Candidate for Alderman in Ward 8
    8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter
    @TheWeeklyDion
    - for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
    9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday from 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
    10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    58 min
  • Season 1 Episode 11 with co-host Peter Macone
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 11 Outline
    Co-Host: Peter Macone, Candidate for Alderman in Ward 6
    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
    2. Politics In The Mix
    - reasons for running
    - special election
    - campaign trail
    - reactions from voters, positives & negatives from canvassing
    - 3 most important issues in Manchester
    - budget, tax cap
    - relationship with Alderman & Mayor, importance
    - relationship with BOSC, importance
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - New music hall on Amherst St, formerly Club Liquid
    - Manchester Education Roundtable with Commissioner Edelblut
    - Oct 19th, 7-9pm, Nackey Loeb School of Communications
    - 749 East Industrial Park Drive
    - Manchester Hearing on NH Transportation Plan
    - Oct 26, 7-9pm, Manchester City Hall
    - Chris Pappas & Andre Volinsky, pubic hearing
    - 10yr NH transportation plan
    - Culture Shock, ArtFront Project at Jupiter Hall, Oct 12-14th (recap)
    - “The Loop” Art, Music, & Games, Manchester Connects (recap)
    - Sat, October 14th, 10am-12pm
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    4. Shoutouts:
    - WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM
    - The Morning Show with Peter White and Joel Elber (the Moose)
    - every weekday 7-9am
    - Matt Connarton every weekday 4-6pm
    - Peter Macone
    5. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    - Will Stewart, Candidate for Alderman in Ward 2
    6. 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
    7. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday from 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
    8. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    1 hr
  • Season 1 Episode 10 with co-host David Scannell
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 10 Outline
    Co-Host: David Scannell, Candidate for BOSC Ward 2
    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
    2. Politics In The Mix
    - reasons for running
    - campaign trail
    - reactions from voters, positives & negatives from canvassing
    - 3 most important issues in Manchester schools
    - school budget, teacher contracts
    - relationship with the BMA, Mayor, importance
    - relationship with Dr. Vargas, importance, feelings on him
    -expectations from teachers
    - goals for the schools if you win
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - Jupiter Hall, Daniel & Katie Berube
    - new venue at 89 Hanover St,
    - Welcoming Week, Youth Photovoice Project
    - Trolley Tour Thursday from 5pm-8pm
    - Fire In Fall, Chili & Music Festival, Sunday October 8th, 1-5pm at Veterans Park, Free admission, $2 tastings
    - Intown Manchester, TD Bank
    - “The Loop” Art, Music, & Games, Manchester Connects
    - Sat, October 14th, 10am-12pm
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH
    4. Manchester Moments:
    - Puritan Restaurant
    - 100th Anniversary past April, first location on Hanover St
    5. The Last Segment:
    - describing your week in a three word phrase
    6. Shoutouts:
    - WMNH family, all my new listeners on 95.3 FM, Eric Gagnon
    - The Morning Show with Peter White and Joel Elber (the Moose)
    - every weekday 7-9am
    - Matt Connarton every weekday 4-6pm
    - David Scannell
    7. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    -Elizabeth Ann Moreau, newly elected Ward 6 Alderman
    8. Don't forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter
    @TheWeeklyDion
    - for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
    9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday from 6pm with replays of the show on Sat & Sun at 11am and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
    10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    59 min
  • Season 1 Episode 9 with co-host Joyce Craig
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 9 Outline
    Co-Host: Mayoral Candidiate 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
    2. Politics In The Mix
    - Primary win, feelings
    - campaign trail after the primary
    - reactions from voters, positives & negatives from canvassing
    - what is different from the 2015 election?
    - affects from presidential election?
    - 3 most important issues in Manchester
    - tax cap discussion, misconceptions
    3. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - bringing new businesses, downtown and beyond
    - commuter rail from MA, city of Nashua committee
    - goals for downtown Manchester
    - Taste of Downtown, Wednesday, Sept 13th, Intown Manchester & AARP (recap)
    - Glendi at St.George’s, Sept 15-17th (recap)
    - Art Jam Bridge Fest, Bridge St Bridge, Saturday, Sept 23rd (recap)
    - Fire In Fall, Chili & Music Festival, Sunday October 8th, 1-5pm at Veterans Park, Free admission, $2 tastings
    - Intown Manchester, TD Bank
    STATION ID: You are listening to The Weekly Dion on 95.3 FM WMNH, Manchester, NH. Home of the Morning Show with Peter White and the Moose.
    4. Manchester Moments:
    - City Hall history
    - https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Fire/History
    5. The Last Segment:
    - describing your week in a three word phrase
    6. Shoutouts:
    - WMNH family, Jason Cote, Joe Lahr
    - The Morning Show with Peter White and Joel Elber (the Moose), Abigail White, Carol Robidoux (Manchester Ink Link)
    - Joyce Craig
    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
    @TheWeeklyDion
    - for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
    9. Listen to us on 95.3 FM WMNH every Thursday from 6-7pm and throughout the week on wherever you listen to your podcasts
    10. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!
    57 min
  • Season 1 Episode 8 with co-host Dan Perrinez, President of Manchester Makerspace
    The Weekly Dion - Episode 8 Outline
    Co-Host: President of the Manchester Makerspace, Dan Perrinez
    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
    2. The Downtown Lowdown:
    - what is the Manchester Makerspace?
    - goals of Makerspace
    - programs, equipment, experts
    - community outreach
    - future events
    - How does Makerspace help Manchester?
    - Saturday, September 2nd, Cruising Downtown, 8am-4pm
    - classic car show
    - SCHOOL STARTS in Manchester!
    3. Manchester Moments:
    - Gaslight District (added new overhead sign)
    - O’ Reilly Electric workshop
    - Walking Tour of Pine Grove Cemetery (Calef Rd)
    - Sept 23rd 10am-Noon, meet at Chapel
    4. The Last Segment:
    - describing your week in a three word phrase
    5. Shoutouts:
    - James Chase
    - Manchester Makerspace
    -Dan Perrinez
    6. Next week on The Weekly Dion
    - taking a break for the next 3 weeks as the school year begins (maybe a surprise episode)
    - adding a new segment, “Politics In The Mix”
    - political candidates running for Aldermen, BOSC, Mayor
    7. Follow us on Twitter and now on Facebook, @TheWeeklyDion
    - for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city
    8. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy
    1 hr 6 min

About The Weekly Dion

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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.