Notable New England

Did you know that microwaves, basketball, and chocolate chip cookies were all invented in New England? From everyday essentials to game-changing breakthroughs, this episode of Notable New England explores the fascinating history behind some of the region’s most iconic inventions.
Before diving into these incredible inventions, we kick things off with Wicked Lite Bites—a fun, lighthearted roundup of news and happenings from all six New England states.
🎧 Listen now to discover:✔️ How a Maine scientist accidentally invented the microwave oven 🍽️✔️ The Massachusetts dentist who changed golf forever ⛳✔️ The Rhode Island entrepreneur behind the modern diner industry 🍽️✔️ The pioneering women who revolutionized fashion & style 👗✔️ And much more!
If you love New England history, fun facts, and hidden gems, this episode is a must-listen!
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As always, we kick the podcast off with 'Wicked Lite Bites', lighthearted news stories and goings on in each New England state. Then, meet Jason Nappi, also known as the Pizza Weatherman. Jason has cultivated a large social media presence independently forecasting the weather from Kennebunk, Maine, and providing his followers with the best places for pizza and other food delights in the state. 
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Starting off the podcast, get your fix of 'Wicked Lite Bites', feel-good stories from each New England state. Then, we talk about New England slang. The lingo you know in New England but others from away look at us with sheer puzzlement wondering “what in the world do they mean?”
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The podcast kicks off with our 'Wicked Lite Bites' segment featuring light hearted and feel good stories from each New England state. Then, we discuss some lesser talked about New England eats and treats that you may or may not have tried before. 
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'Wicked Lite Bites' from each New England state (lighthearted, feel-good news stories); Unique New England-style New Year's Resolutions that'll get you more acquainted with your community; The benefits of learning to sing or learning a musical instrument with Massachusetts music teacher, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Janet Feld. 
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I kick off the podcast with the "Wicked Lite Bites" segment that features inspiring and lighthearted news stories from each New England state. Then, I speak with The Wednesday Witch, Laura Campagna, Boston-based astrologer, tarot reader, energy healer, writer, and teacher. She has been reading tarot and studying astrology since she was just 13 years old. We discuss the Winter Solstice and how we can lean into the season, understand its deeper meaning, and find small but powerful ways to celebrate it. Plus, Laura gives us a sneak peek into the astrology for 2025 and how we can use the energy to our benefit.
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'Wicked Lite Bites' serves up some heartwarming and light news stories from each New England state. Plus, I’ve curated a small selection of wonderful winter and holiday experiences to help you embrace the magic of the season.
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"Wicked lite bites"—a quick, lighthearted news story from each New England state, the New England origin story of Alice's Restaurant Massacree by Arlo Guthrie and how it became a Thanksgiving tradition, and an interview with Esther Friedman—Massachusetts licensed mental health counselor, expressive art therapist, musician, and the author about finding calm amidst the holiday stress.This episode's audio has been updated to correct two errors:
In the Killington story, the pronunciation of "Stifel" has been corrected.
In the Alice's Restaurant segment, a source cited incorrectly stated that Ken Shelton, former WBCN DJ, graduated from Emerson College. He is actually a graduate of Brooklyn College and Boston University’s School of Communication. The incorrect information has been removed.
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Episode links mentioned:
Buy tickets for Esther Friedman's group The Secret Sauce at Club Passim, Sun. Dec 1 at 7pm. 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, MApassim.org
Read Esther Friedman's Book, The Gentle Souls Revolution. Available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats on Amazon
Visit Esther Friedman's website for information on therapy, Esther's music, blog posts, and more.gentlesoulsrevolution.com
Support Notable New England:Your support covers production costs, fuels engaging new episodes, and helps ensure the podcast's long-term success. Tiered membership levels offer access to exclusive rewards that make your support even more special.https://www.patreon.com/c/notablenewengland
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Now presenting the official trailer for Notable New England—a podcast about the people, places, and things that make New England so noteworthy. Have a listen, subscribe, and share. The premiere episode drops on Sunday, November 24. I hope you'll tune in!