Best Wfpr Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 080 - The Thousand Hour Lesson Chapter 4, The Writer's Group, Love, Memorial Day, and much more. 40:06

5d ago40:06

40:06

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about their group, Bob gives us the fourth chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson, love poems, an unlikely hike, Memorial Day, and why would anyone?By Peter Fasciano

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98 - June 3rd Special Election 54:13

12d ago54:13

54:13

In this episode, the group and guests Scott Dragonetti and Rachel Plukas discuss the special election happening in Franklin on June 3rd proposing an override. They discuss Franklin's history, the last special election not passing, and what the group hopes to happen this time.By WFPR

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Episode 290-Alessia Botturi Interview 35:30

7d ago35:30

35:30

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 290Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!The Wonderful World of Wine: An Italian Wine Journey with Alessia BotturiEpisode Summary:Hosts Kim and Mark welcome Alessia Botturi, a distinguished Italian wine educator, sommelier, co-founder of the North American Sommelier Association (NA…

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Episode 078 - Love, Robert Frost, Joining the Navy, Oranges, and much more 45:47

20d ago45:47

45:47

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, reflecting on a Robert Frost poem, joining the navy after high school, trying to find the magic, a work in progress on a story, and poetry about oranges and an intro to poems.By Peter Fasciano

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Episode 289-Beyond the Bottle 32:53

21d ago32:53

32:53

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 289Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Beyond the BottleEpisode Focus: Unveiling the realities of the wine industry, from mass production to packaging and closures.Breaking Free from the Mass-Produced MazeKim and Mark kick off the show by urging listeners to reconsider their reli…

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Episode 079 - Love, Objective Correlatives, Roller Coaster Rides, Prayers, and much more 39:16

27d ago39:16

39:16

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, examples of objective correlatives, a roller coaser ride with more than one meaning, prayers to stop war. an update to Bob's story, and poetry based on the Great Gatsby.By Peter Fasciano

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Episode 288-Italian Adventures & Vacation Vino 37:06

1M ago37:06

37:06

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 288Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Episode Summary: Italian Adventures & Vacation VinoJoin Kim and Mark on this week's episode of "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)” as they celebrate a recent Taste Award win and dive into the fascinating world of vacation wine! They tackle t…

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083 - Frank Presents - Minnichelli 48:28

1M ago48:28

48:28

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Mark Minnichelli, who's been a resident in town almost his whole life, to discuss the changes of town from when he was a kid to nowBy Frank Falvey

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Episode 287-Randy Caparoso Interview 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 287Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Interview with Randy CaparosoThe Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode Summary: Lodi CA Wine with Randy CaparosoJoin hosts Kim and Mark as they welcome the esteemed Randy Caparoso, author of "Lodi! A definitive guide and history of America…

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Episode 077 - Love, Drafts, Springtime, Freeverse, and Old Friends 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, a work in progress, springtime, the month of April itself, freeverse writing, and old friends.By Peter Fasciano

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Chad and Primo 41:53

2M ago41:53

41:53

In this episode, Jim Derick sits down with Chad Hollister and Jeff "Primo" Poremski from the Chad Hollister Band. They discuss the origins of the band and the message in their songs, as well as play a few of their original songs.By Jim Derick

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Episode 286-Interview with Andrea Eby 34:18

2M ago34:18

34:18

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 286Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Interview with Andrea EbyThe Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Diving Deep into Italian Wine with Andrea EbyJoin hosts Kim and Mark as they embark on a captivating journey through the intricate world of Italian wine with the esteemed Andrea Eby…

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Episode 076 - Love Poems, Cats, Howard Hughes, Spring Forward, Dads, and much more. 25:32

2M ago25:32

25:32

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, cats such as Dutch and Pangur Bán, Howard Hughes, springing foward with the time change, and remembering our fathers.By Peter Fasciano

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Episode 285-Interview with Jim Spadaccini 37:25

3M ago37:25

37:25

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 285Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Interview with Jim SpadacciniImmersive Wine Experiences: The Future of Tasting with IdeumEpisode Summary:Join Kim and Mark on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as they delve into the cutting edge of wine technology with Jim Spadaccini of Ide…

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Episode 075 - Blue Hair, Love, Car Rentals, March, Mystery, and The Wind Howls 37:01

3M ago37:01

37:01

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about a girl with blue hair, love poems, a lament about rental cars, leaping into March, a murder mystery novel and the wind howling bringing us to spring.By Peter Fasciano

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Megan Truitt 50:11

3M ago50:11

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In this episode, Jim Derick sits down Megan Truitt, a mother and author who is working on a book about prevention for parents. Jim and Megan discuss the book, statistics, and Megan's story.By Jim Derick

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Episode 284-Interview with Kelli A. White 39:23

3M ago39:23

39:23

Interview with Kelli A. WhiteThe Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 284Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!The Wonderful World of Wine: Unleash Your Inner Wine Confident with Kelli A. WhiteJoin Kim and Mark on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as they chat with Kelli A. White, Director of Education for the Wine Center…

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082 - Frank Presents - Roy and Soter 1:01:57

3M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Massachusetts State Representatives Jeff Roy and Mike Soter to discuss their careers, districts, and much more.By Frank Falvey

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Episode 283-Ray Isle Interview 34:58

4M ago34:58

34:58

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 283Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Interview with Ray IsleRay Isle is the executive wine editor for Food and Wine Magazine, Wine & Spirits Editor for Travel and Leisure, and the author of the book "The World in a Wine Glass". He has been nominated for 3 James Beard Awards in …

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Episode 074 - Cinnamon Soldiers, Love Poems, Chocolate, White Socks, and much more. 38:05

4M ago38:05

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, baking, chocolate, white socks, and going back into the archives.By Peter Fasciano

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Jen Knight Update 46:35

4M ago46:35

46:35

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite Jen Knight, founder and CEO of SAFE Coalition to discuss the founding and history of SAFE, as well as it's growth overtime.By Anne Bergen & Jim Derick

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Episode 282-Interview with Karen MacNeil 35:49

4M ago35:49

35:49

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 282Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Interview with Karen MacNeilKim and Mark interview wine world legend Karen MacNeil, the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language. Karen is also a James Beard Award winner and has been named one of the 10…

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081 - Frank Presents - Sompally 36:41

4M ago36:41

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In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with K.P. Sompally, an Indian American, and discusses Indian culture such as sports, events, festivals, and more.By Frank Falvey

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Episode 281-Buying Tips For New Wine Drinkers 33:46

4M ago33:46

33:46

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 281Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Buying Tips For New Wine DrinkersIn this episode of "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark dive deep into the world of wine for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.Key Topics:Buying Wine Wisely:Decoding Discounts: Learn h…

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Episode 073 - Love Poems, Winter Skating, New Years Resolutions, and much more. 25:19

5M ago25:19

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, ice skaing, new years resolutions such as dieting, snow life, and defying gravity.By Peter Fasciano

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Episode 280-Sweet Treats & Wine Pairings 31:59

5M ago31:59

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 280Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Sweet Treats & Wine PairingsJoin hosts Kim and Mark on a delightful journey through the world of sweet treats and their perfect wine companions!In this episode, we'll delve into the art of pairing wine with cakes, from the humble Angel food …

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Episode 279-Talking All Things Bubbly For New Years 36:23

5M ago36:23

36:23

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 279Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Talking Bubbly For New Years🍾🍾🍾As we bid farewell to 2024 and prepare to ring in the new year, we're celebrating with all things bubbly! In this special episode, we'll recap the year, highlight our 24/7 radio and TV stations, and chat with o…

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Episode 278-Christmas/Holiday Wine Traditions Around The World 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 278Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Christmas/Holiday wine traditions around the world 🍷🎁🎄🎅🍷In this show, we're talking about holiday wine traditions around the world. From England to Italy, Germany to the USA, we'll explore how different cultures celebrate the holidays with w…

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Episode 072 - Winter Poems, Love Poems, Novels, Radio Music, and much more. 24:28

6M ago24:28

24:28

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about the winter story walk, love, a mystery novel, a seance, radio music, good bones and much more.By Peter Fasciano

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Episode 277-What To Serve With Bird: Beer For Wine Lovers 33:14

6M ago33:14

33:14

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 277Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!What to serve with the bird beer for wine lovers🍺🦃🍷This Thanksgiving episode is all about beer recommendations for wine drinkers. We'll talk about beer and food pairings, from appetizers to desserts.We start by talking about beer and food pa…

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Oomiya Kawas 44:42

7M ago44:42

44:42

In this episode, Jim Derick sits down with colleague Oomiya Kawas, the director of traning and development of SAFE Coalition. The two sit down to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the lens of Oomiya Kawas's life.By Jim Derick

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Episode 071 - Love Poems, Novels, Church Fires, Stones Maknig Their Way To The Sea, and much more. 37:48

7M ago37:48

37:48

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about a mystery novel, love, a recent church fire, an eagle's life, the sea, a book about grammer, and poems inspired by a favorite poet.By Peter Fasciano

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Episode 276-Talking Wine With Drew Bledsoe 45:21

7M ago45:21

45:21

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 276Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): From the Gridiron to the Grapevine with Drew Bledsoe🏈🍷🏈🍷This week on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), we uncork a conversation with NFL legend and accomplished vintner, Drew Bledsoe!Drew takes us on a jou…

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080 - Frank Presents - Moore 29:02

7M ago29:02

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In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Graham Moore, from the Massachusetts for Mental Healh Options. The two talk about question number 4 on the November 5th ballot.By Frank Falvey

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Nicky G. 45:52

7M ago45:52

45:52

In this episode, Jim Derick sit downs and talks with hip-hop artist Nicky G., and how he got into music, and his road to start a new life. This episode also features some of his tracks. You can find Nicky G. on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/727xSJLNIjHgiagzhxJbd0 You can find Nicky G. on Apple Music here: https://music.apple.com/us/…

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Lisa Ponte 49:42

7M ago49:42

49:42

In this episode, Jim Derick sits down with Lisa Ponte, founder of LP Vibes, affirmation cards including her photography, as discusses her story. Lisa Ponte and her story is also featured in the story SheBreathes Soul Stories.By Jim Derick

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077 - Frank Presents - Deaton 29:07

7M ago29:07

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In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down to talk with John Deaton, candidate for the repulican nomination for the United States Senate.By Frank Falvey

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080 - Frank Presents - Jeff Roy 31:12

7M ago31:12

31:12

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down to talk with Massachusetts state representative Jeffery Roy.By Frank Falvey

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079 - Frank Presents - Videira 34:39

7M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down to talk with Dashe Videira, candidate for the state senate of Massachusetts.By Frank Falvey

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076 - Frank Presents - Civil 26:07

7M ago26:07

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In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down to talk with Tamisha Civil, who is running for the Democratic position for governor's council.By Frank Falvey

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078 - Frank Presents - Kramer 28:52

7M ago28:52

28:52

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down to talk with Muriel Kramer, a canidate for the governor's council.By Frank Falvey

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075 - Frank Presents - O'Donnell 41:47

7M ago41:47

41:47

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down and talks with William O'Donnell, Register of Deeds for Norfolk County.By Frank Falvey

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073 - Frank Presents - Videira 25:16

7M ago25:16

25:16

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down to talk with Micheal Videira.By Frank Falvey

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074 - Frank Presents - Dunnebier 55:28

7M ago55:28

55:28

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits downs and talks with musician Wayne DunnebierBy Frank Falvey

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Episode 275-The Wines Of Piemonte With David Way 39:04

7M ago39:04

39:04

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 275Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!🎙 Interview with David Way, author of "The Wines of Piemonte"Topics discussed:- David's wine background and his work with the Wine & Spirits Trust- Italian wine laws- Italian sparkling wines history and the uniqueness of Alta Langa- The grap…

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Recovery City 53:58

7M ago53:58

53:58

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite members from Recovery City, a project dedicted to helping families and family members struggling with addiction.By Anne Bergen & Jim Derick

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Robyn 41:58

7M ago41:58

41:58

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite Robyn, a friend of Jim's, who's shares about her son's struggle with mental health, as well as her own journey to recovery, and how she relates to Jim's own story.By Anne Bergen & Jim Derick

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Episode 274-Joseph Carr Josh Wines Founder Interview 39:51

8M ago39:51

39:51

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 274Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Episode Title: A Toast to Josh: The Joseph Carr StoryGuest: Joseph Carr, Founder of Josh WinesKey Points:From Beer to Wine: Joseph Carr's journey from a beer-drinking New Yorker to a renowned California sommelier.The Birth of Josh Wines: The…

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Episode 070 - Love Poems, Novels, Stories of Family, the Equinox, and Content in Context 38:47

8M ago38:47

38:47

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about family, love, the equinox, chapters of novels, and the importance of content in contextBy Peter Fasciano

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Episode 273-Jennifer Simonson Wine And Book Pairing Interview 32:14

8M ago32:14

32:14

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 273Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Jennifer Simonson-Pairing Books with Wine, author of the blog Book-Worm.blogEpisode Summary:In this delightful episode, Kim and Mark are joined by Jennifer Simonson, the brilliant mind behind the "BookWorm" blog. Jennifer shares her journey …

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