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Hear. Here.Episode 9: DirectingWho knew plays could be so serious? For the last hurrah of 2025, Hear. Here.'s Episode 9 shines a light on collaborative, creative productions by featuring a discussion with longtime educator Brian Rainville, Enosburg Opera House's board chair and show director Suzi Hull-Casavant and Bent Media founder Tom Benton, who recently shipped a full-length feature "Leatherclad." The resulting conversation gives some insight artistic endeavors, collaborative processes and what directors can do to really bring out an audience.
2025-12-2655 min
Hear. Here.Episode 8: The Media*To tell local stories, you often need local people doing the work. In Episode 8 of the St. Albans Messenger's podcast series, we bring a few leaders in Vermont's local media industry—Bridget Higdon, Paul Snyder and Llu Mulvaney-Stanak—to talk about the challenges and obstacles of dealing with information in a world chock full of distraction.
2025-09-0259 min
Hear. Here.Episode 7: Local foodsVermont has a brand associated with high-quality local foods and farmer's markets. But what's it like for those doing the work? In this latest episode of Hear. Here., host Josh Ellerbrock brings in three Vermont food experts—Ricky "The Meadmaker" Klein, Finn & Roots co-owner Holly Counter Beaver and homesteader Anne Lepeltier—for a conversation around the challenges of growing local in Vermont.
2025-07-2257 min
Hear. Here.Episode 6: Summer MusicMay marks the start of summer concert series across Franklin County, so it seemed fitting to feature a few musicians on this latest episode of "Hear.Here." Over the discussion, we hear about some of the joys around performing music, as well as some of today's frustrations around finding an audience. Guests include guitarist/producer/performer Andre Maquera, multi-instrumentalist John Notaro and musician Tyrone Shaw.
2025-05-2257 min
Agency Intelligence: The Insurance Podcast NetworkGPP: Josh Gurley - Changing the Way You View Your Sales ProcessIn this throwback episode, originally aired on January 4, 2023, Josh Gurley, Insurance Agency Owner at HM Advisors, redefines what it means to be an advisor.
Josh explains how truly understanding your clients’ risks and proactively servicing them sets top-tier advisors apart, turning your sales process into a relationship-building tool for long-term success.Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/HM Advisors: https://www.hm-advisors.com/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/
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2025-05-2159 min
Getting Past the PremiumJosh Gurley - Changing the Way You View Your Sales ProcessIn this throwback episode, originally aired on January 4, 2023, Josh Gurley, Insurance Agency Owner at HM Advisors, redefines what it means to be an advisor.Josh explains how truly understanding your clients’ risks and proactively servicing them sets top-tier advisors apart, turning your sales process into a relationship-building tool for long-term success.Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/HM Advisors: https://www.hm-advisors.com/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/LinkedIn:Elliot BassettRyan BrottJosh GurleyThis episode is...
2025-05-2157 min
Hear. Here.Episode 5: High School → CollegeThe time between the end of high school graduation and start of college has many students examining their next steps into adulthood. In our latest episode, we brought in a roundtable of students to discuss that transitional period, right as graduation rears its head. The conversation also touches on some of the challenges posed by rural students seeking out higher post-secondary education in a place like Vermont, where there are limited job roles due to its smaller population. Guests include Nolan Marchessault, Amelia Partlow and Hilary Denault.
2025-05-0236 min
Hear. Here.Episode 4: Town Meeting DayThe tradition of Town Meeting Day in Vermont extends beyond how the tax rate changes each year. In the fourth episode of the St. Albans Messenger's new podcast, four of Franklin County's long-time volunteers talk about what happens behind the scenes each year on Town Meeting Day, while providing a few political insights and setting a vision for the next generation. Guests from this episode include Carolyn Branagan, Brian Savage, Helene Biggie and Marie Bessette.
2025-03-201h 01
Hear. Here.Episode 3: Climate change Hear. Here. takes a local look at climate change locally in its third episode. The conversation features insights from Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge manager Ken Sturm, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain executive director Bridget Butler and host Josh Ellerbrock, as the three deconstruct how minor changes in the environment can disrupt ecosystems. Climate experts also offer plenty of ways that people can be a part of the solution when it comes to climate change, especially as it relates to reducing algae blooms in Lake Champlain.
2025-02-0655 min
Hear. Here.Episode 2: ThanksgivingAfter a controversial election season, it's time for some turkey. And a political palette cleanser. Join some of the nicest people in St. Albans to get a reminder on how to be on your best behavior with the family next weekend. This episode's guests include Sunni Tipper, the food programs coordinator at the Fairfield Community Center, Arleigh Young, downtown manager with the St. Albans City, Joe Halko, former communications director at Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, and KarenMarie Peltier, Back Inn Time owner.
2025-01-0741 min
Hear. Here.Episode 1: Local CandidatesThe Vermont State House has plenty on its plate for this upcoming legislative session. The first episode of The Saint Albans Message features the four candidates running to represent St. Albans City and Town during the 2024 fall election season. (The third local state representative, Lynn Dickinson (R-St. Albans Town) is running unopposed.) The conversation features (from l to r) Rep. Mike McCarthy (D-St. Albans City), Democratic candidate Zach Scheffler, Republican candidate Joe Luneau and Rep. Casey Toof (R-St. Albans Town).
2025-01-071h 01
Getting Past the Premium(SALES PROCESS SERIES) Josh Gurley - Changing the Way You View Your Sales ProcessJosh Gurley, Insurance Agency Owner at HM Advisors, joined the Sales Process Series today to talk through changing the way you view your sales process. Being an advisor is not simply knowing insurance. It's a deeper understanding of your client and the risk associated with their business.At the end of the day, what separates one advisor from another, is their ability to proactively service their clients, and their knowledge of the insurance industry, risk management, products, and different situations that may present themselves to their clients.Your sales process is just the beginning.
2023-01-0457 min
Between A to BThe Final Episode: Part 2Host Josh Ellerbrock discusses the transformational experiences of a Pacific Crest Trail journey with one last group of hikers. This final set of interviews rounds out the 6-month long project of "Between A to B" (THANKS FOR LISTENING!)
2017-10-0519 minBetween A to BThe Final Episode: Part 1In the second to last episode, your host, Josh Ellerbrock, discusses his last steps in Washington and preps the audience for the final bout of interviews.
2017-09-1523 minBetween A to BMy Fellow CreaturesBears, mountain lions and rattlesnakes may be the stars behind interesting animal encounters, but Pacific Crest Trail hikers know the full story, which they discuss with our host, Josh Ellerbrock, in the 8th episode of Between A to B.
2017-08-1038 minBetween A to BCool Story, BruhYour host, Josh Ellerbrock, finally reaches Oregon, discusses the strange political scene, curses mosquitoes and mediates a forum dedicated to the art of finding yourself on the Pacific Crest Trail in this, the 7th, episode of "Between A to B".
2017-08-0236 minBetween A to BPissing on the Side of the RoadHiker norms regarding appearance, hygiene and interaction often eliminate some of the class boundaries erected by society, and for the most part, Pacific Crest Trail hikers find the result to be more comfortable and authentic than anything found back home. Episode 6 explores the topic.
2017-07-1437 minBetween A to BHello Silence, My Old FriendIn this episode, host Josh Ellerbrock relays the last two weeks of his Pacific Crest Trail journey and interviews a few hikers about the headroom they free up due to the emptiness of true silence found on the trail.
2017-06-2931 minBetween A to BK.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Sonny)In the fourth episode of Between A to B, host Josh Ellerbrock ends up hiking 100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in the high Sierras, a white land of ancient pines and frozen lakes, while talking to a number of fellow thruhikers about the special simplified mindset that comes with a 60-hour work week of unadulterated backpacking.
2017-06-1432 minBetween A to BCivilization Is My DrugIn the third episode of Between A to B, Host Josh Ellerbrock explores the twin yet opposite desires that every long distance hiker knows well—the need to be in the wilderness and the cravings that pull hikers back to civilization.
2017-05-1631 minBetween A to BIt's My Body, and I'll Cry if I Want ToThe Pacific Crest Trail is, more than anything, a physical experience. Interviews with fellow thru-hikers reveal how the physical rigors of the trail both repel and attract those dedicated to walking its 2,650 miles.
2017-05-0128 minBetween A to BPretty Okay ExpectationsThe first episode of Between A to B releases a week after the show's host/producer, Josh Ellerbrock, began the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650 mile trail on the western seaboard of the continental United States. Recorded and produced while on the trail, the first episode covers the first 100 miles and features interviews with some of the his fellow hikers.
2017-04-1734 min
Between A to BAn Attempt at WhyBetween A to B's host, Josh Ellerbrock, tries to give an answer to the question he is asked the most about his upcoming podcast: "Why are you hiking the PCT?"
2017-03-2206 min
Between A to BThe DeetsWith the start of my Pacific Crest Trail hike looming closer, this minicast covers how Between A to B podcasts will be structured and gives summaries of each upcoming episode. Kickstarter link HERE.
2017-03-1310 min
Between A to BChasing the SunriseA 22-hour car ride across the country brings out the "weird" in our host as he begins the next phase in his journey to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
2017-03-0614 min
Between A to BA Listicle a Day Keeps Listeners AwayIn this episode, the host gives a tongue-in-cheek listicle to help hiker gearheads, which includes some items rarely talked about by thousands of other content creators.
2017-02-2106 min
Between A to BEars, Ankles, Knees and ToesIn this minicast, the physical challenge of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is explored through an interview with a physical therapist who happens to be the host's sister. An additional section explains how a thru-hike can be an auditory experience.
2017-02-2113 min
Between A to BThe Mother-SodeThe second episode of Before A to B features the host's mother talking about the challenges of knowing her son sleeps in a tent surrounded by potential dangers while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
2017-02-2107 min
Between A to BGoodbye to TacoA mini-podcast created as the prologue to the upcoming travel podcast series: Between A to B. This piece relays how your host must say goodbye to some of the delicacies that will be unavailable during his hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, or PCT.
2017-02-2106 min