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The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, December 19th, 2025In this episode we talk with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, with a focus on Christmas movies. Then we check in with CBS Entertainment Reporter Matt Wolfe with an update on the death of Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle. Sarah Janssen, Editor of the World Almanac, talks about the 2026 edition. Finally, it's our South Shore Chamber segment with a focus on the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce.
2025-12-1929 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, December 12th, 2025We start this week's episode with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, and a discussion on the Fed's decision to cut interest rates. Then, we talk with actress Jennifer Traficante-Porrata, originally from Kingston, about her new Christmas movie: "Saint Nick of Bethlehem". Finally, Chris Bethoney of the Bethoney Builders Podcast show on WATD checks in with exciting news about himself and his daughter Sophia meeting with Governor Maura Healey.
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The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, December 5th, 2025
2025-12-0527 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMNOV 28, 2025 - Hingham Civic Music Theatre presents Shrek Jr.
2025-11-2829 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week -- Friday, November 21st, 2025Welcome to another edition of the week in review! This week, we talk with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about major brands/companies that have disappeared. Then, we talk with best-selling author David Baldacci about his newest thriller 'Nash Falls'. Later, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham joins us to talk about the battle for AI autonomy: Amazon vs. Perplexity AI. Finally, Dr. John Hayes joins us to talk about the state of healthcare in the U.S. today.
2025-11-2129 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, November 14th, 2025This week Rob talks with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about the 50 year mortgage. Then, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Then finally, we spend time with Paul Gorman, CEO of the South Shore YMCA, as he reflects back on his amazing 16 years leading the organization before he retires in January 2026.
2025-11-1429 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, November 7th, 2025Welcome to another edition of our 'week in review'. This week we start with a fascinating and to be honest, somewhat scary, conversation with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about A.I. and how artificial intelligence is and could be used to replace LIVE radio hosts. Yikes! Then, author John Beyer joins us to talk about his new book: "Live A Little Better: One Man's Journey of Survival, Sobriety, and Success". Then Rob and Christine talk about a new survey that says Gen Z thinks carrying cash around is 'cringe'.
2025-11-0729 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, October 31st, 2025Rob starts the week in review by talking about food scarcity and the need for more food donations with South Shore Chamber CEO Tim Cahill and Pam Denholm, Executive Director of the South Shore Food Bank. Later, Bob Terravecchia, the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by the studio to discuss the latest interest rate news and a conversation on the worst Halloween candy. Finally, local author Michael J. Foy stops by to talk about latest ebook/audio book: "The Ghostly Hand of Retribution".
2025-10-3129 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, October 24th, 2025Welcome to another week in review. We start with the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, Bob Terravecchia, as we talk about many interesting money idioms. Then we talk about the Jordan Hospital Club in Plymouth and what they do to support BID Plymouth. Later, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham joins us to talk about having all your technology support in one basket. Finally, Rob talks about proposed legislation in Massachusetts that would limit self-checkouts in stores.
2025-10-3129 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, October 17th, 2025Welcome to another 'Week in Review'. This week, we start with an amazing interview with Braintree Girl Scout Rileigh McLoughlin who received the Medal of Honor, which is a prestigious national level award, recognizing Rileigh's heroic achievements in saving her neighbor's life. Then, the wait is over! Beloved by trivia buffs, bathroom philosophers, and casual readers everywhere, Uncle John is back with its 38th annual edition. Brian Boone joins us with all the details. Finally, it's our "Paws & Claws" segment with our friends from Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists as we answer your pet questions.
2025-10-1729 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, October 10th, 2025Welcome to another week in review. This week, we talk with Bob Terravecchia, CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank about financial literacy and Massachusetts schools. Then, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with chamber CEO Tim Cahill. Later, our tech guy, David Snell joins us from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about what might be wrong with your FREE anti-virus program. Finally, Rob laments the closure of another Friendly's restaurant.
2025-10-1029 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, October 3rd, 2025Welcome to another week in review. This week we talk with Adrienne Sullivan, the owner of Sullivan's Castle Island, along with the General Manager of the Hanover location, Laura Lambert. They join us to talk about the new Hanover location along with the details about the WATD/Sullivan's Castle Island "Sully" or "Seagully" contest. Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, at ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss text scams. Finally, Pamela Schwabe and Sandra Smith join Rob to preview the upcoming "Walk to End Alzheimer's" in Plymouth on October 25th.
2025-10-0329 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, September 26th, 2025Welcome to another edition of the week in review. This week we start with award-winning author and illustrator Brian Lies as he joins us to preview his newest book: "Cat Nap". Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as he discuss the latest A.I. issue involving Chrome. Later, Dr. John Hayes joins us to discuss heart health and the family factors. Finally, Rob and Christine discuss a possible solution to prevent shoplifting.
2025-09-2629 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, September 12th, 2025
2025-09-1229 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, September 5th, 2025Welcome to another week in review episode. This week we talk about the 250th anniversary of the Revolution and a great upcoming series of lectures in Hingham with local historians John Galluzzo and Hilary Goodnow. Then, it's Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank as we talk about more Americans living alone. Finally, it's our Paws and Claws segment with Corinne from the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts.
2025-09-0529 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, August 29th, 2025Welcome to another edition of our 'week in review' podcast. This week, we talk with Tish Adams from the Marshfield Hills General Store about the 'Run for the Hills 5k' held on Labor Day. We also talk about the end of summer and Genny's Ice Cream closing up for the season. Then, we check in with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about does money really bring happiness? Later, our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about Macs under attack and a new info-stealing malware known as 'shamos'. Finally, Rob and Christine chat about...
2025-08-2929 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, August 22nd, 2025Welcome to another edition of our 'week in review'. This week we start with a special interview with Lizzie, her brother and mom about a special car show to benefit "Lizzie's Ladybugs". Then we check in with our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment.
2025-08-2229 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMDating App Burnout Is Real But It Doesn’t Have to Be Your Reality, Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaLove Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore’s Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
Dating App Burnout Is Real But It Doesn’t Have to Be Your Reality
You’ve heard it before and maybe even said it yourself:
Dating apps suck.
But here’s the truth: What you think about, you bring about.
If you keep saying the apps are trash, guess what they’ll feel like? Tras...
2025-08-2010 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMYour Info is Online...Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamTech Talk is a weekly feature all about the tech world on The South Shore’s Morning News with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Listen to David discuss the latest information you need regarding the tech and computer world on Tuesday mornings at 8:10.
Check out our Features Page here for previous episodes.
David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham always knows the best tech advice to give us during our weekly 'Tech Talk' and this week... we got serious! Your data, our data, everyone's data... could be found online. Have yo...
2025-08-1907 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, August 15th, 2025Welcome to our week in review podcast. This week, Rob & Beth talk with Chris Atwood, host of "The Alternative" on WATD on Friday nights. Chris joins us to talk about a recent health scare and why we need to pay attention to the warning signs. Then, we check in with Dr. John Hayes from Marshfield to discuss the impact social media has on our mental and physical health. Finally, David Snell, our tech guy from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham talks with us about the latest ChatGPT.
2025-08-1529 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMExtra Stress from Social Media? It's Real - Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John HayesLiving and Practicing by Design is a weekly segment with Dr. John Hayes. It airs Thursday mornings at 9:22 on The South Shore’s Morning News with Rob Hakala and Beth Foster.
It is fun to stay in touch with friends and find out information through social media, but using it TOO much may have an impact on our health, mentally and physically:
Social Media can indeed have a significant impact on stress and anxiety levels for many people. The constant exposure to curated images, comparisons, negative news, and even cyberbullying can contribute to feelings of inadequ...
2025-08-1412 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMCan a Relationship Survive Without Chemistry? Let’s Be Honest…Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaLove Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore’s Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
Can a Relationship Survive Without Chemistry? Let’s Be Honest…
Some questions I get for Love Bites make me tilt my head and go, “Wait… what?”
Here’s one:
“I’ve been seeing ‘Sarah’ for about a year. We have fun, we get along, we even have an intimate relationship. But here’s the truth—I’m not attracted to her. I tho...
2025-08-1310 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMMeet Chat GPT-5! Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamTech Talk is a weekly feature all about the tech world on The South Shore’s Morning News with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Listen to David discuss the latest information you need regarding the tech and computer world on Tuesday mornings at 8:10.
Check out our Features Page here for previous episodes.
We have said before that AI is not going away... and so David wanted to introduce the newest form of Chat GPT from OpenAI... Chat GPT-5:
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, the latest evolution of its flagship languag...
2025-08-1207 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMIs It Empathy? Or Anxiety? More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonWe’re so glad to have Diane Jordan ‘realign’ us at the start of the work week with More Comfort Monday, which airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on The South Shore’s Morning News.
Diane Jordan is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and she specializes in all things bodily and metaphysical, and this week, we're talking about a topic that can manifest both physically and mentally: Empathy.
Empathy has become a 'trendy' word recently, but some people may not fully understand what empathy actually means:
The term Empath is very popular now...
2025-08-1106 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, August 8th, 2025Welcome to another edition of "The South Shore's Morning News" week in review with Rob and Beth. This week we start with a fun conversation with Alex Tainsh, the General Manager of the Brockton Rox baseball team. Then, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with Tim Cahill and special guests Sarah and Michael Quatrale, owners of Baya Bar in South Weymouth. Finally, Dr. John Hayes from Marshfield stops by with a serious talk about why laughing is so good for you.
2025-08-0829 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMLaughter IS the Best Medicine, Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John HayesLiving and Practicing by Design is a weekly segment with Dr. John Hayes. It airs Thursday mornings at 9:22 on The South Shore’s Morning News with Rob Hakala and Beth Foster.
There is a reason for the common saying "laughter is the best medicine" and Dr. John Hayes wanted to explain why on our weekly "check-up" today:
Laughter may be the best medicine for stress and your heart because it makes the body release endorphins, which are hormones that reduce stress and inflammation and that help the blood vessels relax.
Dr. John Hayes also w...
2025-08-0709 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMLove Bites Question: What If the Person You Are with Rarely Texts? Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca AdvisesLove Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore’s Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
Here is the listener question we are answering today:
What if the person you are with rarely texts? When you are together it is great just not a lot in between the weekly date
Don’t Confuse Breadcrumbs for a Meal
I see way too many women settling for crumbs and calling it a connec...
2025-08-0609 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMNo Boundaries For ME, Says Perplexity AI - Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamTech Talk is a weekly feature all about the tech world on The South Shore’s Morning News with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Listen to David discuss the latest information you need regarding the tech and computer world on Tuesday mornings at 8:10.
Check out our Features Page here for previous episodes.
AI is here to stay - and evolve. The way it evolves? Getting as much data as possible. Or perhaps we're paraphrasing for all the non-techies out there. Thankfully, we have David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham...
2025-08-0608 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWe Gotta GO Through it to GET Through it...More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonThis is part III of a series on More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. You can listen to part 1 by clicking here and Part 2 by clicking here. More Comfort Monday airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on the South Shore’s Morning News.
For part 3 of this important series, Diane wanted to further elaborate on the societal transition we're all going through right now and how we're all connected in it:
I’ve explained how we are all connected to one another and the earth.
A simple analogy to ill...
2025-08-0407 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, August 1st, 2025Welcome to another episode. This week, Rob and Beth talk with local author and historian John Galluzzo about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and what role the North River played in it. Then, we talk with Jane Cournan and Maria Allen, co-founders of South Shore Home, Life, and Style Magazine about the upcoming Best of the South Shore BOSS Bash 2025. Later, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, listen Joanne from Randolph joins us in-studio with memories of television from her childhood.
2025-08-0129 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMLifestyle and Blood Sugar - Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John HayesLiving and Practicing by Design is a weekly segment with Dr. John Hayes. It airs Thursday mornings at 9:22 on The South Shore’s Morning News with Rob Hakala and Beth Foster.
A very important topic for this week as Dr. John Hayes stresses the importance of your lifestyle and the impact it has on your health:
Managing blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, for all of us but especially for individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing it. As I talk about frequently poor blood sugar control can increase pain, neuropathy risk an...
2025-07-3111 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMHe’s Still Watching You But Why Are You Watching Him Watch You? Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaLove Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore’s Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
You broke up. You moved on. He didn’t… exactly.
Sure, he’s not showing up at your door with roses but he is sniffing around your digital doorstep.
He likes your posts. Watches your reels. Slides into your DMs on your birthday.
That’s always the hook, babe.
And yeah, maybe you thought: Aww… how sweet...
2025-07-3010 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMSay Hello to my Little Friend...Microsoft Launches CopilotTech Talk is a weekly feature all about the tech world on The South Shore's Morning News with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Listen to David discuss the latest information you need regarding the tech and computer world on Tuesday mornings at 8:10.
Microsoft is introducing a "friend" to help streamline our web-surfing activities on their browser, Microsoft Edge. It is called copilot mode:
Copilot Mode is an experimental, opt-in feature in Microsoft Edge that gives Microsoft’s AI assistant (Copilot) full visibility across your open browser tabs. It uses this context to o...
2025-07-3008 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe Struggle and Challenge of Evolution Part 2 - More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonThis is Part 2 of a series on More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. You can listen to part 1 by clicking here. More Comfort Monday airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on the South Shore's Morning News.
There is something brewing on the horizon for all of humanity and Diane Jordan explains we are all collectively evolving:
The evolution of humanity is to grow out and away from the societies we’ve built, based on low-vibe energies of war, hate, disrespect, ownership, authority and boundaries between human beings and from humanity tow...
2025-07-2906 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, July 25th, 2025Welcome to another week in review episode. This week, we start off with our segment with Bob Terravecchia, the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, as we discuss the Genius Act, which is a U.S. Federal Law that creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins. Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we talk about Windows 11 and how it won't respect your privacy until YOU make some changes. Later, it's Dr. John Hayes in studio talking about our cell phone usage and how that is disrupting our sleep...
2025-07-2536 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMMore Phone, Less Sleep - Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John HayesLiving and Practicing by Design is a weekly segment with Dr. John Hayes. It airs Thursday mornings at 9:22 on The South Shore's Morning News with Rob Hakala and Beth Foster.
For this week's topic, Dr. Hayes wanted to discuss the ever-present concern of phone use and its impact on health. Specifically concerning the amount of sleep we receive.
For all the information and tips on limiting phone use and why, head on over to read Dr. John Hayes' blog by clicking here.
Listen to our discussion below:
2025-07-2409 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FM“Am I Destined to Be Alone?” Let's Break That Down, Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaLove Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore’s Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
Every now and then, I get a question that hits deep:
“Am I destined to be alone?”
If that thought has ever echoed in your head, pause right here. You’re not alone, and no, that’s not your fate. But can we talk?
It’s not about destiny… it’s about patterns.
I hear from women who...
2025-07-2308 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMPrivacy Concerns with Windows 11...Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamThe deadline for switching over to Windows 11 is approaching in October. Although they have recently announced some flexible transition options, which you can read about here, there will be a time when we have to move on over to the newer operating system.
And, unfortunately, our tech pro David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham has informed us that there are some heightened security concerns with this operating system:
Windows 11 has been widely known to be weak at personal privacy as it comes with a lot of default settings that can be a p...
2025-07-2308 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMHold On, The Great Shift is Here - More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonWe're so glad to have Diane Jordan 'realign' us at the start of the work week with More Comfort Monday, which airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on The South Shore’s Morning News.
Diane Jordan is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and she specializes in all things bodily and metaphysical so for the topic this week, she is holding our hands and letting us know we are all going through... IT. The Big Shift. A collective change from low vibrational energy to HIGH vibes.
The evolution aka “The Great Shift” of humanity and the ear...
2025-07-2106 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMCore Beliefs Part II, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonIt's time to find our 'Zen' so we recruited the best in the business and had Diane Jordan stop by for our weekly segment, More Comfort Monday, which airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on The South Shore’s Morning News .
Diane Jordan is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and she specializes in all things bodily and metaphysical. This week, we are revisiting the topic of Core Beliefs, which gained a lot of questions from the topic being introduced a week prior. You can listen to the first Core Beliefs segment by clicking here.
Just...
2025-07-2107 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWhen Your Relationships Feel Like a One-Way Street, Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaLove Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore’s Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re giving more than you’re getting, you’re probably not imagining it.
So many women feel this way. You give. You care. You keep showing up.
But when you look around, it’s like… where is everyone when it’s your turn?
Here’s the thing: it’s okay to...
2025-07-2110 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, July 18th, 2025Welcome to another episode of our 'week in review'. This week we talked with author J Randy Taraborrelli about his new book on JFK called: "JFK: Public, Private, Secret". It is an exhaustively researched book which takes an in-depth look at the life of the former President. Then, we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about Windows 10 and 11 and the changes coming. Later, we talk with Zoe Bradford, co-founder of the Company Theatre in Norwell about their upcoming production of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". Finally, Rob invites his 13-year-old...
2025-07-1829 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMOne Foot Through the Door...and One Foot Out... Microsoft Announces Flexible Transition OptionsThe tech world is still adjusting to the changes coming down from Microsoft and their main operating system, Windows, as they are pushing for everyone to move on up to Windows 11. But... not everyone has flown the Windows 10 'coop' quite yet. Thankfully, we have David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham to guide us through this big change.
On this week's Tech Talk, which airs every Tuesday morning at 8:10 on The South Shore's Morning News, David says this about Microsoft offering some transitional steps between Windows 10 and Windows 11:
As of July 2025, Windows 11 has f...
2025-07-1508 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, July 11th, 2025Welcome to another edition of our week in review. In this episode, we first start with a fascinating conversation with best-selling author and historian Martin Dugard about his new book: "Taking Midway: Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle That Turned the Tide of WWII". Then we talk with South Shore author Mary Ford about her new great beach read, based on historical events in Scituate, "Rebecca Road: A Tale of Shipwreck, Love, and Second Changes". Finally, we check in with our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we discuss QMR (Quick Machine...
2025-07-1129 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMBetter Self Care, Better Quality of Life, Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John HayesIt is Thursday so that means it is time for a weekly check-up for The South Shore's Morning News from Dr. John Hayes, Jr.
Living and Practicing by Design is a weekly segment all about health and wellness. You can listen to it every Thursday morning at 9:22.
A very important topic this week from the Doctor as we all discuss the importance of self care, and how it impacts our health overall.
One of the main issues, is screen time (something we all feel guilty about). You can read Dr. John Hayes' full blo...
2025-07-1009 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMShe's Putting up Walls... Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaLove Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
This week’s Love Bites question:
My girlfriend is emotionally just not there. I do t know how to handle it She shuts down whenever we have intimate conversations.
I feel like I’m always walking on eggshells. She has never really been open with her feelings and when I open up she gets sort of anxi...
2025-07-1009 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMFrom 'Blue Screen of Death' to Quick Machine Recovery, ACT Smart I.T.'s David Snell Explains on Tech TalkTech Talk is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News. You can listen to David Snell, of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, discuss the latest tech news that you need to know.
On this week's Tech Talk, we are saying goodbye to Microsoft's iconic "Blue Screen of Death" error page, and getting an introduction to their latest endeavor, Quick Machine Recovery.
Microsoft’s Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) is a significant advancement in system recovery and resilience, especially for enterprise and IT environments. Quick Machine Recovery is a remote recovery feature introduced in Win...
2025-07-0808 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWait… Did Everyone Just See That? Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaLove Bites is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca. You can listen for advice every Wednesday morning at 9:10. The Francesca Luca Show airs every Wednesday evening between 8 and 9pm.
You walk into a room feeling confident, maybe even a little fabulous.
And then you trip over absolutely nothing. Your ankle rolled , and now you're absolutely sure the entire room is staring at you.
Been there? Me too.
That overwhelming sense that the whole world is watching your every move? That’s not just your...
2025-07-0710 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMCore Beliefs - And How We Can Evolve, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body WorksA much-needed 'realignment' was had today because Diane Jordan stopped by for our weekly segment, More Comfort Monday, which airs every Monday morning at 7:45 on The South Shore's Morning News .
Diane Jordan is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and she specializes in all things bodily and metaphysical. Today's topic discusses 'Core Beliefs' and the ways in which Diane can help you overcome some that are affecting you on a negative level:
Core beliefs are beliefs we all have, which are ingrained in our subconscious from the time we are very young. We do...
2025-07-0706 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, July 4th, 2025In this episode, Rob was off on vacation for a few days, so first we hear Beth talking with Tim Cahill from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce about Sullivan's Castle Island which has a location at Hanover Crossing. Then, Beth helps our intern Jack with his handwriting by getting on-air cursive lesson. Finally, Rob comes back from vacation and Rob and Beth talk with Bob Terravecchia, the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about July 4 fireworks numbers.
2025-07-0430 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMGoogle's Gemini is Reading your Messages - Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamAnother day, another step into AI land... and David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham is always here to give us the updates!
Tech Talk is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News, you can listen to David Snell join the show every Tuesday morning at 8:10.
For this week's Tech Talk, David gave us the rundown on the new updates from Google's Gemini AI software and how it is accessing android phones' messages.
Listen in as we discuss and you can read David's full blog post by clicking here.
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2025-07-0107 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMHypnosis for Mastectomy Surgery - More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonEvery Monday morning, The South Shore's Morning News welcomes Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort Monday.
For this week's topic, Diane is discussing an extremely important service she offers:
This is about two clients.
The first client had breast cancer treated in the past. She called for hypnosis when it came back and she needed a double mastectomy.
The second client had the breast cancer gene. She called for hypnosis when her scan came back positive for cancer cells and she’d scheduled for a double maste...
2025-06-3006 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 27th, 2025Welcome to another week in review! This week Rob and Beth start with Bob Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works for More Comfort Monday - all about a mantra for world peace! David Snell gives us the rundown on the Aflac Data Hack. Also, we talk long distance relationships with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca on Love Bites!
2025-06-2729 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMCan Long-Distance Relationships Work? Sure… But Let’s Talk RealityLong-distance relationships are tough. I’M NOT A FAN, BUT THAT’S ME.
Seriously though…When was the last time you met someone in a long-distance relationship who said: “Oh yeah, my boyfriend lives halfway across the country and it’s… F…I…N…E. FINE!!!!”
Unless you're the avoidant type...
(Been there. My marriage was long-distance. Full disclosure—I liked it for a while. I’m not still married to him though. So there’s that.)
The REAL Challenges of Long-Distance Love
The Fantasy Fog is REAL.
Distance has this weird way of warpin...
2025-06-2609 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMPlastic Free July: Nancy Downes from Oceana on Paws n' ClawsPaws n' Claws is a weekly segment on The South Shore's Morning News all about the animal and nature world. It airs every Tuesday morning at 9:22.
This week, we were pleased to welcome Nancy Downes, the Field Campaigns Manager of Oceana.
Oceana is committed to protecting the world's oceans and a large part of that protecting process is making sure trash, especially plastic, stays out of it. It has already been reported that plastic
It was all about the worldwide initiative of Plastic Free July during our Paws n' Claws segment with Nancy. The...
2025-06-2411 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMAFLAC! Another Cyberattack...Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart IT in WarehamAnother Tech Talk....another data breach to discuss! At least we have David Snell of ACT Smart IT in Wareham to guide us through these cyberattacks and the best plan to keep our information safe.
This week's Tech Talk focuses on the recent cyberattack on insurance company Aflac. If you are a current Aflac member, then there are some important steps to take so that you can be careful with identity theft.
Read David's full blog post by clicking here and listen to our interview below.
Tech Talk is a weekly segment that a...
2025-06-2408 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMMantra for World Peace, More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body WorksMore Comfort Monday was needed more than ever on this Monday June 23rd. Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works understood exactly what Rob, Beth, and the WATD listeners needed: a mantra for world peace.
Diane Jordan is a Sanskrit Mantra teacher in the lineage of Namadeva Acharya – Thomas Ashley-Farrand, so she wrote a beautiful mantra for everyone to say in the morning:
Whenever we are praying for others, we always want to remember that in order to send our good intentions clearly and not absorb low vibration energies and feelings, we always start by saying “I take o...
2025-06-2306 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 20th, 2025Welcome to another week in review! This week Rob and Beth start with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank as he talks about interest rates and also brings along his youngest son Nick. Then, Beth checks in with our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, with summer here, it's important to think about sunscreen, but is the sunscreen you're using potentially causing more harm than good? We check in with Dr. John Hayes from Marshfield.
2025-06-2029 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMBe Careful WITH Sunscreen!? Dr. John Hayes Explains on Living and Practicing by DesignEvery Thursday morning at 9:20 during The South Shore's Morning News, Rob and Beth get a "check-up" from their favorite medical professional, Dr. John Hayes during his segment, Living and Practicing by Design.
For today's topic, the Dr. explained that some sunscreens may actually be NOT that good for you. There are certain chemicals that can impact our health that we should stay away from.
You can read Dr. John Hayes' full blog post by clicking here.
And to see previous blog posts from Dr. John Hayes, please click here.
Listen to thi...
2025-06-1911 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMEver Found Yourself Nodding Yes While Screaming No on the Inside? Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaLove Bites is a weekly segment with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca on The South Shore's Morning News. You can listen every Wednesday morning at 9:10.
We’ve all been there—agreeing to plans we don’t want, taking on extra work we don’t have time for, or saying yes just to avoid awkwardness. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wondering how you got roped into something (again), this post is for you.
So… have you morphed into an ever-expanding sponge?
Has saying “yes” become a permanent tattoo?
If you're constantly overco...
2025-06-1909 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMCan Alexa Hear Me? Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamIt is Tuesday so that means it is time for Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham.
For this week's segment, David wanted to discuss the ever-present question on most people's minds when it comes to interactive electronics: Am I being listened to without even knowing!?
Amazon's Alexa device is one of the most popular at-home digital assistants so David gave a rundown on how to minimize unknowing voice recordings, and also how to auto-delete your data in your account.
You can read David's full blog post by...
2025-06-1707 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWe Fix Pain - Part 2 - More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonIt is so important to take care of your body - especially when you're feeling any kind of pain. This is where Natural Body Works in Kingston comes in, they are ready to help you alleviate any sort of ache, injury, pain, and beyond!
On Diane Jordan's weekly segment on the South Shore's Morning News, More Comfort Monday, she talks about the various services you can find at Natural Body Works.
One of their amazing services, is their massage therapy. Diane goes into Part 2 of her series on pain management and how massage can take y...
2025-06-1605 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMYOU FEEL IT IN YOUR GUT, BUT HOW DO YOU REALLY KNOW IF YOUR PARTNER IS CHEATING?Most of the time… the signs are there.
Warning signs stretch out miles behind you—long before the moment of truth arrives.
But before we dive into the clues and gut instincts, let’s ask a foundational question:
What is cheating, exactly?
I got a Facebook question recently:
“Is having a friend of the opposite sex—someone you share a deep emotional connection with—considered cheating?”
The short answer? Sometimes, yes.
There’s a clear difference between a genuine friendship and what’s called emotional cheating (aka, an emotional affair)....
2025-06-1607 min
The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 13th, 2025Welcome to another edition of the week in review! So exciting as we first talk with actor Steve Schirripa, about his roles on the Sopranos and Blue Bloods. He is coming to Campanelli Stadium in Brockton on June 21st for Soprano's Night at the Rox. Then we check in with our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham as we talk about Apple's new liquid glass design. Finally, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment with Tim Cahill. This week we focus on the Hull Chamber of Commerce and their exciting website upgrades.
2025-06-1330 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMSopranos Star Steve Schirripa Talks Brockton Rox Appearance and Series Finale Mystery of Tony SopranoIt was an exciting day for the morning show team because Rob and Beth spoke with fan favorite Sopranos star Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Bacala on the legendary HBO show.
Steve is going to hang out at next week's Brockton Rox game on June 21st for Sopranos Night. You can buy tickets to meet Steve by buying tickets through this link. He will be attending a picnic before the game and then is going to throw out the first pitch!
Rob and Beth discussed other pressing topics with Steve such as his opinion on if...
2025-06-1111 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMNew Apple Updates: Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamIt is time for our weekly 'software upgrade' with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham.
Since Apple had their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) yesterday, the tech world is abuzz with all the latest announcements.
David Snell wanted to talk about his favorite parts from the WWDC, including the most talked about feature, the Liquid Glass Design.
Listen in as we discuss all the cool Apple updates coming our way, especially if you have an iPhone. You can also read David's full blog post by clicking here.
2025-06-1008 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMPain, Be Gone! More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body WorksIt is always a great idea to start the week off with a special radio realignment during our weekly segment: More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston.
For this week, Diane discussed how clients can feel dramatically better just from a couple sessions of targeted massages and aftercare routines. For one individual suffering from lower back pain and sciatica, Diane went through the entire process and he felt less pain after a couple of days!
Listen and learn to this important process of taking away pain from your daily life....
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The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, June 6th, 2025Welcome to another week in review. First we talk with author and comedian Scott Kerman about his new book on Former Governor Michael Dukakis called: "The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician. A Political Giant and a Comedian Walk into a Kitchen". Then we check in with our favorite bank guy, Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank with financial questions people search for online. Finally, it's our tech guy, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, asking the question, can A.I. defend itself?
2025-06-0630 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWhy Do They Always Think I’ll Leave? Signs of Abandonment Issues - Love Bites with Francesca LucaListener wants to know: Is it clingingness or something deeper? I’ve been dating someone for a few months now, and on the surface, everything’s going well. But I’ve started noticing some red flags—clinginess, a constant need for reassurance, and a lingering fear that I won’t call back or might just disappear altogether. It’s made me wonder, could this be more than just insecurity?
The Constant Craving for Connection
Being with someone who has abandonment issues can feel like dealing with a child who never gets enough sugar. Only, instead...
2025-06-0509 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMMore Comfort Monday: Benefits of Lymphatic Massage - Part 2 - with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonMonday mornings are a great time to get ~realigned~ and that is why Rob and Beth love More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. More Comfort Monday airs every week at 7:45 on Monday mornings. Diane continued the important discussion of lymphatic massage benefits and how you can utilize it for a variety of ailments. Listen and learn as Diane explains:
To learn more about Manual Lymphatic and Glymphatic Drainage Massage, the Glymphatic Face-lift and have a free phone consult with Ariel to find out if this type of session can he...
2025-06-0205 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, May 30th, 2025Welcome to another edition of The South Shore's Morning News: Week in Review. We start first by talking with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank about housing prices. Later, it's Dr. John Hayes with a conversation about summer activities and how to prepare your body. Finally, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce segment where we focus on mental health.
2025-05-3029 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMBoost Your Health With Summer Fun! Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John HayesRob and Beth are very excited for the upcoming summer season: beach days, warm weather, and ocean air are some of the things they absolutely love. During their weekly check up with Dr. John Hayes, summer was the topic of conversation as this favorited season offers New Englanders the chance to get outside, exercise in fresh air, and soak up the sun (without a wind chill of -5).
Listen and learn about the benefits of this season and how to also stay safe. You can read Dr. John Hayes' full blog post by clicking here.
2025-05-2909 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMHigh Maintenance Partner: Is it Worth It!? Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaFrancesca Luca is a lifestyle coach and creator Love Bites, which airs every Wednesday morning at 9:10 on The South Shore's Morning News. You can also listen to her on The Francesca Luca Show every Wednesday evening at 8pm.
Listener Question:
“My boyfriend and I have a great physical relationship, but he’s not available for important events. Is he just high-maintenance, or is he a full-blown narcissist?”
This question was addressed in a recent Love Bites segment on the South Shore Morning News with lifestyle coach Francesca Luca, host Rob Hakala, and co-host Beth Foster. You...
2025-05-2908 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, May 23rd, 2025Welcome to another edition of the 'week in review' with Rob and Beth. In this episode we start with a conversation with Bob Terravecchia, the CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, about a potpourri of subjects; including Memorial Day. Later, it's our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham with a discussion about the AI driven cybersecurity challenge. Then, we check in with Dr. John Hayes from Marshfield with a warning about ticks and the diseases they spread. Finally, Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga, a Boston-based Filipino-American nurse leader and educator, has been named a finalist for t...
2025-05-2337 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMIs it My Loved One? Or is it AI? Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamDavid Snell is here to help us all during our weekly "software" upgrade on Tech Talk with ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham.
Did you know there are major cybersecurity concerns with AI being able to replicate your loved one's voice.. and even their own image/face!?
It is a scary situation that has been happening with people trying to scam others by hijacking other's likelihoods. Not a great feeling, but David, of course, gives us some much-needed advice. Listen and learn.
For David's full blog post, please click here.
2025-05-2009 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMI Need My Parents' to Notice Me MORE...Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaThis week’s Love Bites question: It feels like my parents always center everything around my sister, like her life matters more by default. Even when I have something going on it gets pushed aside the moment she’s in the picture. How do I deal with constantly feeling like the afterthought in my own family?
Siblings often joke about being Mom’s favorite but parents playing favorites is no joking matter. This kind of preferential treatment has a way of carrying a feeling of unworthiness onto other relationships because your underlying question become, “will I ever be good en...
2025-05-1907 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe Benefits of a Lymphatic Massage...More Comfort Monday with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonAnother start to the week so it's time for Rob and Beth's weekly realignment with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston.
It is all about the lymphatic massages for More Comfort Monday, so Diane explained how she received one and the numerous benefits of getting one yourself. Listen in as Diane talks about this amazing service available at Natural Body Works and how it can help lessen inflammation, eliminate toxins, and even melt fat!
To learn more about Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage and have a free phone consult with Ariel to find out i...
2025-05-1905 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, May 16th, 2025
2025-05-1630 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWhat Is It Like to Be a Patient in Direct Primary Care Practice? Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John HayesRob and Beth love their weekly check-ups with Dr. John Hayes during Living and Practicing by Design, which airs every Thursday morning at 9:20.
For this week, Dr. John Hayes discussed what it is like to be a patient in his Direct Primary Care Practice, the benefits from being his patient, and how this can improve your overall health. You can read the full blog post by clicking here and listen to the interview below:
2025-05-1510 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMMy Ex is Mad I Didn't Visit Him in the Hospital...Ask the Hingham Housewife!The Hingham Housewife, Author Alexandra Slater, joined the morning team once again to help our listener friends with their problems.
This week, we had a woman whose ex-husband made her feel guilty for not visiting him in the hospital when he was sick. They'd been divorced 5 years and never had children.
Dear Housewife,
My ex is upset that I didn’t visit him in the hospital, but I’m remarried and don’t think this would be appropriate in regards to my current husband. Am I in the wrong? Or how can I explain to him nicely th...
2025-05-1508 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMAlways Helping Us Keep Track of Tracking... Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham!Rob and Beth love their weekly software update from David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham during Tech Talk, which airs every Tuesday morning at 8:10.
On today's Tech Talk, David brought the morning show through the ins and outs of MyActivity.Google.com, which is essentially Google's way of tracking all your... activity! There are positives and negatives to this, but if you are leaning towards the apprehensive side with Google's snooping then listen below as David explains how you can clear (delete) your data.
You can also click here to read David's f...
2025-05-1309 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMSpiritual Reading with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in KingstonMonday is realignment time for Rob and Beth and Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston helps them do just that.
On this week's More Comfort Monday, Diane talked about the process of her spiritual readings and her special pricing offer on it.
Listen in as we discuss the power of spiritual reading as well as Beth's own experience after getting one done by Diane.
2025-05-1206 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom - Montage of TributesRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to the montage of tributes from our listeners.
2025-05-0902 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom - Montage of TributesRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to the montage of tributes from various listeners.
2025-05-0901 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom - Montage of TributesRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to the montage of tributes from various listeners.
2025-05-0901 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom - Tribute MontageRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to the montage of tributes from various listeners.
2025-05-0901 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom - Tribute MontagesRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to our montage of various listeners who called in their tributes for the moms in their lives.
2025-05-0901 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMThe South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, May 9th, 2025
2025-05-0929 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom Tribute - Honorable Mention for Kathleen and her Daughter Kerri-LynnRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. We also aired honorable tributes. Listen to Kathleen's tribute for her daughter, Kerri-Lynn.
2025-05-0903 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom Tribute, Marissa Nominates DeniseRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to Marissa's tribute for Denise here.
2025-05-0909 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom Tribute - Honorable Mention, David for his NieceRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. For the final day, we aired honorable mentions. Listen to David's tribute for his Niece.
2025-05-0904 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMEntering the Dating World While Grieving...Advice Needed - Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca LucaA sensitive text came through on the text line for Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca to be discussed on Love Bites, which airs every Friday morning at 8:40am on The South Shore's Morning News. How to navigate the grief of losing your partner but also wanting to get back into the dating world? Francesca Luca gives her best advice.
2025-05-0908 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom Tribute - Theresa Nominates her Daughter JacquelineRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to Theresa's tribute for her daughter Jacqueline.
2025-05-0809 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom Tribute - Lisa Nominates her friend SusanRob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to Lisa nominate her dear friend Susan.
2025-05-0808 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom Tribute - Carissa Nominates her Mom, Carol!Rob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to hear Carissa's tribute to her mom Carol.
2025-05-0808 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMWishes for Mom Tribute - Sara Nominates her Mom Elisa!Rob and Beth wrapped up the Wishes for Mom Giveaway this week. They have been taking submissions on the Wishes for Mom Hotline since early April. Listeners called in and left voicemails with their nomination.
Every morning at 7:10am and 9:30am, a tribute for a Mom was aired on The South Shore's Morning News. Listen to Sara's tribute here for her mom, Elisa.
2025-05-0810 minThe South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FMSave Your Passwords? Make Life Easy? Think Again! Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in WarehamRob and Beth are receiving their weekly tech update from David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham during Tech Talk, which airs every Tuesday at 8:10am!
For our proverbial software upgrade on this Tuesday, David let us know that saving our passwords in our web browser could be tricky... as it leaves us vulnerable to hackers (of course!).
David always has a good alternative for us so find out how to protect yourself - read his full blog here and listen to our interview:
2025-05-0609 min
Paul PondersEp.56 - Morning Vibes with Rob Hakala of WATD 95.9 FMRob Hakala, Co-Host with Beth Foster of "South Shore's Morning News Show on WATD", is a 25 year Radio Professional who is also the Program Director. ☀️Rob talks about his multiple roles in assembling a great Team that won multiple awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association in 2024. 📻PaulPonders is proud to be part of the WATD Family in his Saturday, 12:15-1:00 PM Slot. 🎙️YouTube: Paul Ponders Ep.56© 2025 PodProEntertainment.comRob has had a passion for radio ever since he received his first radio and microphone at the age of 12.Not long after that, he was “broadcasting” to family...
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Open HearWATD Morning Show Host Rob HakalaMeet Rob Hakala, the morning show host for WATD FM. the Local Seen is a free speech platform. The views expressed in this program do not reflect the views or opinions of staff, management, or Board of Directors. the Local Seen is the community news and stories division of Plymouth Area Community Television - www.pactv.org/thelocalseen
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Bos Auto ShowPaul Hu in the Morning Show with Rob Hakala and Lisa AzizianIn this interview Paul Hu is introducing Bos Auto Group and his experience to Rob Hakala and Lisa Azizian.
Would you like to be our guest in Bos Auto Podcast? Send us email and mention what you'd love to share with us. Try your luck!
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