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SeltzerTime PodcastFireside Chat - #123: Summer Plans for SeltzerTimeRicky and Travis post up next to a campfire to discuss all the fun things happening around the city. They talk about some POW! WOW! Worcester happenings, and some vacation plans. Oh and they accidentally almost stole some pizza...
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2021-06-1050 min
SeltzerTime PodcastWe Just Don’t Hate Anything That Much - #117 - Weekly Catch UpWe Just Don’t Hate Anything That Much - SeltzerTime Podcast #117 - Weekly Catch Up
Say your prayers, little one, don't forget, my son, it’s Seltzer Time. Ricky and Travis catch up on stuff happening around Worcester, what they’ve been listening to, and they’re thoughts on Metallica. Ricky also shares a ridiculous story about bringing drums to The Jonas Brothers and All Time Low in NYC. Strap in, stuff gets silly.
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2021-04-2953 min
SeltzerTime PodcastAll Cans Open the Same Way, Baby! - #104 w/ Ricky + TravisRicky and Travis take a break from guests this week to catch up about local happenings around Worcester and what they’ve been watching while staying at home. The boys get into a heated discussion about the palatability of Red Bull. Then end up agreeing that all cans open the same way. Travis goes off about his struggles with the post office and Ricky gets an hilariously inappropriate gift from his grandma. It’s a pretty solid episode.
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2021-02-031h 22
SeltzerTime PodcastShow or No Show, We Celebrate. Episode 100 w/ Ricky & TravisShow or No Show, We Celebrate Episode 100 w/ Ricky & Travis
For the one hundredth time, WHAT IS CRACKIN FIZZLE FIENDS?! Ricky and Travis reminisce about the previous 99 episodes and talk about how they got here. The boys get some special messages from some past guests and go through some of their favorite @seltzertimeofficial Instagram posts. Then to cap off the episode, they play Show or No Show, a bastardization of Deal or No Deal with a ticket to a concert as the prize. Thanks for helping us get here. Now onto Cincinnati.
Find us online: https://www.seltzertime.com
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2020-12-301h 21
SeltzerTime Podcast2021 is Coming Up All Chugz - Ep 96 - w/ JT Ethier of Greater Good ImperialsAs the Beer and Brand Evangelist for Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co., JT Ethier’s job is to spread the good word about the delicious ales being crafted at their brewery in Worcester, MA. JT’s crew has been working on some tasty new brews that will make you Woo!! Oh and of course we talked about their new imperial seltzers. That’s right.The IPA of bubble town.
Find Greater Good: https://greatergoodimperials.com/
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2020-12-021h 13
SeltzerTime PodcastHot Wax & Dad Staches - Ep 95 - w/ Paul Lincoln of Lincoln CraftedPaul Lincoln only needed one taste of craft beer to get him hooked. What started with a simple can collection has blossomed into a full handmade candle company. Learn about how Lincoln Crafted was started, the struggles of making candles at volume, and find out how they’re getting ready for the big holiday push, all while being a new dad!
2020-11-251h 03
SeltzerTime PodcastBud’s Goods - Ep 94 - w/ Alex MazinA strong brand is so much more than just a logo. The best brands connect with our emotions, and become part of our routines. Alex Mazin and the rest of the staff of Bud’s Goods and Provisions understand that value and are striving to normalize the local cannabis culture with their new dispensary. Alex shares the story of how Bud’s was able to open during a pandemic, and plans for what’s next for the brand. Definitely a good episode for our buds.
Find Bud’s Goods & Provisions : https://www.budsgoods.com
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2020-11-171h 12
SeltzerTime PodcastTalking True Crime and Missing Maura Murray - Ep 93 - w/ Tim Pilleri & Lance ReenstiernaWhat started with a youtube video, quickly evolved into a podcast, a documentary, a national tv show, and a true crime network. Despite the success, the Lords of Crawlspace Media are genuine people just looking to help. We talk about how they’ve built their following, where their investigation stands, and what else is on their radar. Seriously, don’t miss this one.
Find Crawlspace Media: http://crawlspace-media.com
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2020-11-101h 30
SeltzerTime PodcastHow Glazy Susan Changed the Donut Game in Worcester - Ep 92 - w/ Susan & Joe SkrzekSusan and Joe Skrzek have managed to transform their passion for donuts into a booming local business. They’ve now partnered with Reign Drink Cafe to provide the best breakfast combo in Worcester. Learn about how they got here, what’s coming next, and where to get the best squash around. Oh and make sure you try the signature filled ring donut of the month, it’s still blowing Ricky’s mind. With more new stuff up their sleeves, consider us beyond stoked for all things Glazy Susan.
Find Glazy Susan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glazysusan
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2020-11-041h 23
SeltzerTime PodcastGood Haircuts Lift Spirits & Communities - Ep 91 - w/ Michaelangelo MangualWhen we care enough, we make it work. Michaelangelo knows that. Over the past decade the crew at Michelangelo‘s Barbershop have been making people in Worcester look good and feel good all while providing opportunities to our community. Through ups and downs Michaelangelo and his staff have made it work. They inspire our young men and give back to our city, even in the middle of a pandemic.
Find Michaelangelo's Barbershop on Instagram: https://instagram.com/michaelangelobarbershopnails
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2020-10-281h 25
SeltzerTime PodcastWTF Is On The Ballot: MA Science Policy Network / Worcester Voter Registration InitiativeSeriously though, Good luck trying to avoid hearing about the election between now and the end of November. Strap in, it’s election season baby!! And who better to school us on what to find on the ballot, what to do with them, and what the hell we’re going to do next than Monika from MA Science Policy Network and Jackie from Worcester Voter Registration Initiative!
Find Monika’s Organization: https://www.instagram.com/mascipolnetwork
Find Jackie’s Organization: https://www.instagram.com/508wvri
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2020-10-211h 32
SeltzerTime PodcastWhat’s Buzzing Around Worcester - Ep 89 - w/ The Fly from Mike Pence’s HeadHoly crap guys! We landed a white whale of a guest this week, or more like a fly on the white head of our Vice President. We learn what it’s like to be thrusted into the limelight and what Ol’ Mike smelled like the night of the debate. WeWhat’s Buzzing Around Worcester - Ep 89 - w/ The Fly from Mike Pence’s Head talk about the best Lifetime movies filmed in Worcester, food and drinks from our favorite spots, and the Menzingers recent live stream set. Time flies on this episode!
Find The Fly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike...
2020-10-131h 18
SeltzerTime PodcastBandcamp Addicts Unite - Ep 88 - w/ Erik CarlsonErik Carlson is a High School English Teacher by day, a Dungeons & Dragons coach in the afternoon, and a comic book writer in the evenings. Mix in a few podcasts about music and a whole bunch of Bandcamp purchases, and you basically have what our friend Erik has been doing since March. We talk about Tiki P.I., making mixtapes, and acid splashing the mayor.
Find Erik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_novel_sound
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2020-10-071h 32
SeltzerTime PodcastTim Garvin: United Way Of Central MassWe wish there were more people like Tim Garvin. Along with the amazing work that he has done with his team at the United Way Of Central Mass, he is Worcesters biggest fan, supporter, cheerleader, admirer, ect. The passion and work ethic that Tim brings to EVERYTHING he does, is nothing short of inspiring. Hearing Tim talk about the first time he ever saw Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, the time he met Joe Biden, saw U2 at the DCU Center (The Centrum at the time), were all amazing stories. Give this one a listen and get ready to...
2020-09-291h 23
SeltzerTime PodcastJust The Two Of Us (insert mini me voice "you and i")We resolved our technical difficulties and kicked it old school this week! We both sat out on Travis's deck and record together for the same time since March!!! Big thanks to the gifts from Mark, New In The Woo, and Ashley! Ricky bought a couch! Both of us were on other podcasts last week and we touch on that as well!
Theres also Stokes & Pokes and our usual week in review. Party on!
2020-09-231h 14
SeltzerTime PodcastTanya GelmanTanya Gelman is the founder of Albums And Colors, an Instagram account that is dedicated to dissecting the color pallet of some of her favorite albums of all time! Tanya gives us an inside look at her creative process, we talk about some of the records and what they mean to her, hear stories of house parties getting broken up during Man Overboard shows, and we hear about some of the bands that have reached out to her because of the account.
We have stokes and pokes, and Ricky has a decent amount of technical difficulties.
2020-09-171h 10
SeltzerTime PodcastJake Woodruff: Defeater / Dreamtigers/ Aisha BurnsJake Woodruff grew up riding BMX bikes around Worcester and attending shows at the Palladium Upstairs. Jake has since toured the world and released music with his bands Defeater, Dreamtigers, and Aisha Burns. We talk about living on the north shore of Boston, moving to Texas, playing in as many projects as possible, and our shared love of legendary Worcester taco spot Tortilla Sams.
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2020-09-081h 41
SeltzerTime PodcastMaking Tapes w/ INFMSMusic producer INFMS joins us this week to talk mix tapes! From growing up in the punk rock world, to growing into the world of hip hop mixtapes, INFMS touches the musical landscape.
2020-08-251h 14
SeltzerTime PodcastAccessibility: Rob BilottaAccessibility should not be an afterthought. Rob Bilotta joins us on this week's episode to discuss the accessibility issues around the city of Worcester. With the lack of electric doors, ramps, and appropriate sidewalks, Worcester has a lot of work to do to become an inclusive city for all.
2020-08-191h 21
SeltzerTime PodcastThe Importance Of Voting: Massachusetts Science Policy NetworkWe know that voting is important, maybe now more than ever! Theres a lot of questions involved in voting and how it works, so we linked up w/ Monika and Oghomwen to get some answers. We discuss who is eligible to vote, how to find out if you are registered, and where to find more info about the people running. This is a non-partisan discussion!
For More Voting Info: https://linktr.ee/mascipolnetwork
2020-08-111h 12
SeltzerTime PodcastEvan Pierri: Notes from the RoadDo you ever think about the behind the scenes of the music industry? Our bud Evan Pierri is the host of the Notes From The Road podcast, and he joined us this week to discuss his show, his touring career and his ties to Worcester. We talk about his love of coffee and our mutual friends at New Tradition Co, as well as what life is like in Nashville!
Follow Notes From The Road on Instagram: @notesfromtheroad and find Evan @evanpierri
Follow Notes From The Road on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/notesfromtheroadpod
2020-08-041h 57
SeltzerTime PodcastClaudia Snell: Women Worc.Its all about the ladies on this weeks episode! Worcester blogger, Claudia Snell has started a new project called Women Worc, a blog designed to bring attention to the women of Worcester and all that they do! Claudia talks about her other projects such as Turtle Boy Brew, for those who are looking for beer and coffee spots in the city, as well as a gardening blog, and a website development company!
Theres also our Stokes & Pokes and a look at our last week.
Women Worc: https://www.womenworc.com/
2020-07-281h 22
SeltzerTime PodcastWortown Rising: A Look At Worcesters Hip Hop HistoryDo you think about hip hop when you think about Worcester? You should. We were luck enough to interview Kaz, the creator behind "Wortown Rising", a documentary about Worcester and its extensive hip hop history. Hearing about break dancing on June Street, Underground hip hop clubs downtown, rap battles, and a legendary T La Rock show in the basement of the Hannover Theater are all part of this episode. Kaz is a hip hop historian and a dude who is working hard to preserve some of the raddest stories in Worcesters storied history.
2020-07-211h 25
SeltzerTime PodcastSongs Of The SummerWe talk about the song(s) of the summer on this one! We each picked out top five songs of the summer and the reasons why the resinate with us this time of year. You'll get everything from Frank Turner to clipse, and so much more. We have also put them in a spotify playlist (seltzer time summer) which you should put on at every backyard BBQ for the rest of the year. Like, Subscribe, Share, Wash Your Hands, Party On.
2020-07-141h 13
SeltzerTime PodcastWhy You Should Attend City Meetings: Jenny PacilloWorcesters Best Waitress, mother of two, wrestling fanatic, city meeting live-tweeter? Jenny Pacillio is all about being involved in city meetings and making them more accessible as possible. For over two years now (pre-covid), Jenny has attended every neighborhood watch meeting in her are of the city, and has live-tweeted them for all of our entertainment. We touch on her love of wrestling, a certain "meatball" that we all know and love, and some of the ways we could make city politics a little more fun and digestible.
Follow Jenny on twitter: @drjennydanger
2020-06-301h 19
SeltzerTime PodcastBill Shaner: Worcester Sucks And I love ItBill Shaner caused quite the stir last week when he announced he is leaving Worcester Magazine. Shaner spent the last three years becoming the face of the free weekly alternative newspaper, especially after numerous rounds of layoffs from parent company, GateHouse Media. We discuss Bill's decision to leave WoMag, and plans for his new direct-to-inbox blog "Worcester Sucks And I Love It". The gloves are off Worcester, and your favorite reporter can finally say what needs to be said.
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Worcester Sucks And I Love It: https://billshaner.substack.com/
Follow Bill on Twitter: @Bill_shaner
2020-06-231h 40
SeltzerTime PodcastOur Favorite Albums Of All TimeIf there is anything we love more than seltzer (and hockey), its music! We decided to do an episode talking about out top 5 favorite albums each and threw in a couple of honorable mentions at the end in place of "stokes and pokes". Have you listened to these? Do they mean anything to you?
Travis:
Rage Against The Machine: Evil Empire
Green Day: Dookie
Whole Wheat Bread: Minority Rules
Aesop Rock: Labordays
Converge: Jane Doe
Ricky:
Maroon 5: Songs About Jane
Jay Z: The Black Album
MeatLoaf: Bat Out Of Hell
INXS: Kick
The Wallflowers: Bringing Down The Horse
2020-06-161h 26
SeltzerTime Podcast508 Forever Young: Woodrow Adams JrWoodrow Adams Jr is a true leader in the city of Worcester. As the founder of 508 Forever Young, Woody has dedicated most of his time to supporting the youth. His annual backpack drive, stop the violence event, and coaching multiple basketball teams throughout the city, are all making a huge impact on the future queens and kings of the city. We talk about his from-the-heart speech at last weeks Black Lives Matter protest, as well as his career as a court officer at the Worcester City Courthouse. Give this a listen and help raise awareness for 508 Forever Young in any...
2020-06-091h 23
SeltzerTime PodcastSoma79Soma79 is an artist, in the truest sense of the word. We go talk about his work designing masks to help raise money for local charities, as well as his music career and designing beer labels for Hudson craft brewery Ground Effect Brewing. Subscribe, leave a review, give it a share. Thank you.
2020-06-031h 14
SeltzerTime PodcastStubStories / QuaranzineDuring quarantine, both Travis and Ricky have started up new projects! Travis is a part of the group that started "Worcester Quaranzine", a collection of stories, art, poetry, and cartoons from a bunch of local artists all put together in one digital zine! Ricky has tapped into his love of music and started a youtube show called "Stub Stories", where he dives into his ticket stub collection to tell the stories that accompany the shows he has attended. Give this episode a listen for more information on both projects as well as their weekly Stokes And Pokes, the story behind...
2020-05-191h 23
SeltzerTime PodcastJ.E. Rome. Author of Tapped Yet Unrooted: Poetic Word SlaughterWe talk with J.E. Rome, author of "Tapped Yet Unrooted: Poetic Word Slaughter" on this weeks show. Rome has spent the last nine years putting the pen to paper to bring his story out. We get a look into his beginning as a poet, the ups and downs of telling your story through your own words, and the process of becoming first-time published author. "Tapped Yet Unrooted" is available everywhere books are sold this Friday, May 15th! Like, Subscribe, Share, and leave a review.
2020-05-121h 06
SeltzerTime Podcast@SeltzerFlavors : Kate RathKate Rath, the creator of one of our favorite Instagram accounts, @seltzerflavors , joins us this week! With flavors like Bernie Sanders, Thelma And Louise, Snail Mail, and Sporty Spice, @seltzerflavors has taken the classic design of the polar seltzer can and added a splash of pop culture! Like, Subscribe, share, wash your hands!
2020-05-051h 02
SeltzerTime PodcastWorcester Regional Food Hub: Shon RainfordWe talk with Shon Rainford of The Worcester Regional Food Hub this week! The Food Hub is a incubator for local food businesses, as well as a distributor to the colleges in the city. Shon gives us some insight into how things have drastically changed for the food hub over the last six weeks. By going direct to consumer as a means to survival, the hub is now thriving and helping local farmers along the way. If you're looking for food pickups or have a business that you think would be a success in the local food scene, this episode...
2020-04-281h 04
SeltzerTime PodcastLets Talk Takeout w/ Mark BorensteinMark Borenstein is not only a prominent Worcester Attorney, he's also one of our most trusted sources for where to get food and drink in the city! Looking for a place to pick up takeout from for next weeks "Worcester Takeout Day", listen to this episode for some of Marks favorite spots! Like, Subscribe, Tell a Friend, SeltzerTime!
2020-04-211h 09
SeltzerTime PodcastKevin Lyman: Vans Warped Tour / The Kevin Lyman GroupKevin Lyman is the man who brought your favorite band to a nearby parking lot every summer for 25 years. We were so excited to have him join us this week! Along with creating the Vans Warped Tour, Kevin is the founder of the Kevin Lyman Group, a live event production company. Lyman is also a professor at USC's Thornton School Of Music. We talk classic Warped Tour stories, how Covid 19 has effected festival season, and the importance of standing for something. Give it a spin, a share, a comment, and then go create something.
2020-04-141h 28
SeltzerTime PodcastThe drive-thru brewery: Katie Ohanesian of Timberyard BrewingTimberyard Brewing has had to readjust their entire business plan (as has pretty much everybody) over the last month. We are joined this week by their taproom manager, Katie Ohanesian, about becoming a drive-thru taproom and what that means for their canning runs going forward. We also talk concert tickets and why we collect them, can design, and owls (if you know, you know). Give it a spin, tell a friend, drink timberyard beer, and wash your hands!
2020-04-071h 06
SeltzerTime PodcastShe Puts The Queen In The Queen's Cups: Renee DiazYo, we finally got to talk to a QUEEN!! Renee Diaz, owner and chief playlist coordinator for The Queen's Cups, joins us this week! We talk about everything from cupcakes to Tiger King. Renee explains how TQC is adapting during these uncertain times. Listen, subscribe, tell a friend, wash your hands.
2020-03-311h 03
SeltzerTime PodcastQuarantined & Creative.Travis and Ricky co-host this one via Zoom! The guys check in on some different ways people are using social media to stay connected, and to keep money coming in! Listen, share, leave a comment, subscribe....wash your hands!
2020-03-2453 min
SeltzerTime PodcastCongressman Jim McGovernWe had the honor of having Rep. Jim McGovern on this weeks show! We talk about the impact the coronavirus is having on not only our city, the small business community, the way the current administration is handling the situation, and the way Jim approaches social media. Like, Subscribe, Share this episode for us.....stay rad....wash your hands.
2020-03-171h 31
SeltzerTime PodcastNew In The Woo!Seven Girls who love the Seven Hills! There's been a bunch of new accounts popping up in the heart of the commonwealth, all trying to be THE Worcester instagram, but we feel like these ladies are the real deal. You know they mean business when you hear about getting "boots on the ground" at a new spot, the weekend roundup, and their marketing meetings (bring a notebook, get shots). Check it out, learn something, tell your friends, follow @newinthewoo on instagram, duh.
2020-03-031h 24
SeltzerTime PodcastIs Social Media Important?....Yes, Yes It Is.Travis and Ricky talk a lot about the power of social media marketing, its importance now, and their personal strategies. The guys also touch on the NHL trade deadline, which was going on during recording, and taking all of Ricky/s focus. Theres stokes and pokes, video game talk, and Travis's pups have a cameo! Check it out, subscribe, tell your friends. duh.
2020-02-251h 17
SeltzerTime PodcastWorcester's King Of Memes: Kevin La of Khongten ClothingKevin La is the undisputed king of memes in Worcester, this is a fact. When anything is going on in the city, Kevin's Instagram story is usually packed with instant classics for us all to enjoy. Kev also is the creative mind behind local streetwear brand Khongten Clothing. We talk Pow! Wow! Worcester, going to college at Assumption, his work with MamaRoux, and of course, Kevin's involvement with the SeltzerTime Youtube show! Enjoy, duh!
2020-02-181h 13
SeltzerTime PodcastAnti-Valentines Day Cookies: Alexis & Nate of Crust Bakeshop / North Main ProvisionsCrust Bakeshop, Worcesters home for Anti-Valentines Day cookies! North Main Provisions, Worcesters best kept secret for grilled cheese! We had owners, Alexis Kelleher and Nate Rossi on the show to talk about some of the naughty notes they get to write on cookies, the impact their bakery has had on the community, the DELICIOUS grilled cheeses you can get from North Main Provisions, and randomly, Head And Shoulders.
2020-02-111h 05
SeltzerTime PodcastJenn Angelone of Mended HeartsWe talk hearts this week on the show! Jenn Angelone of Mended Hearts came on to talk about heart awareness, the Rock Your Scars campaign, and congenital heart defects, and some of the ways we can help! Check it out, subscribe, tell your friends.
2020-02-041h 15
SeltzerTime PodcastWe Have A YouTube Channel Now!You asked for it, and you got it! We have started a YouTune channel, where we actually discuss AND taste SELTZER! We touch on our recent interview with This Week In Worcester, Ricky's vacation, recent events in Worcester, the sports world, and beyond. Give it a spin, tell your friends, and subscribe!
2020-01-281h 08
SeltzerTime PodcastMandy Sherman: Pig Out Bakery!Lets talk Vegan baked goods! Many Sherman, owner of Pig Out Bakery sat down with us to chat snacks! Pig Out is taking over Worcester, along with popping up at brewerys, coffee shops, and New England Veg Fest, Mandy also bakes the vegan goods at The Queens Cups! Tune in to find out what else Mandy has going on, and tell your friends....duh.
2020-01-141h 19
SeltzerTime PodcastHoliday Hangs w/ Four Year StrongEvery December, for the last 12 years, Four Year Strong have hosted a holiday show at the Palladium in Worcester. This year, we sat down with Alan Day and Joe Weiss to talk about the band, growing up in Worcester, and how they go about booking the bands to play with them. This is also the most we have ever talked about seltzer in an episode! Give it a spin!
2020-01-071h 03
SeltzerTime PodcastHome For The Holidays W/ Alex HayesWorcester LEGEND Alex Hayes is home for the holidays! We chat about Alex work with Pow Wow festivals all over the country, moving to the bay area of CA and figuring out life on the west coast, and some of the things he wishes he could bring back to us here in Worcester. We have stoked and pokes, and red shoes. check it!
2019-12-311h 40
SeltzerTime PodcastEmily Gowdey-Backus of the Worcester Chamber Of CommerceEmily Gowdey-Backus of the Worcester Chamber Of Commerce sat down with us this week to talk marketing, young professionals, her experiences in Worcester over the last year and a half, and our mutual love of Crust Bakeshop and New Tradition. Yea, we talk Gullah Gullah Island and Emily made us Welsh cakes!!! Give it a spin.
2019-12-241h 18
SeltzerTime PodcastWorcester Parody Accounts.There seems to be a few new instagram accounts in the city of Worcester that have their own way of dealing with a city that is growing and adapting to life in 2020....so we talk about them.
2019-12-171h 07
SeltzerTime PodcastWe're back!We took a few weeks off to catch up on life, but we are back in the game! We touch base on the new rooftop bar set for down town, a new taco spot moving in, and our stokes and pokes get a little heated. Check it!
2019-12-101h 13
SeltzerTime PodcastCelebrating Five Years Of Sustainable Comfort w/ Bert LaValleyFor the last five years, Sustainable Comfort has been preserving some of Worcester's raddest homes, the triple decker! We caught up with President/CEO Albert LaValley, to talk about SC's mission, as well as his work with Simjang and deadhorse hill. Bert also fills the guys in on his favorite twitter follow and a drink that will for sure be at our holiday party, duh.
2019-11-191h 16
SeltzerTime PodcastLarry Let's Us Hang Out!Travis and Ricky hang out w/ Larry! The guys also talk TV, Their favorite Worcester sandwiches, and they discuss tiktok. Check it!
2019-11-121h 06
SeltzerTime PodcastWhy Worcester Rules w/ Mike Hsu of WAAFWe sat down with our bud Mike Hsu, afternoon radio host on Boston's rock station, WAAF. We talk about Mike's favorite things about living in Worcester, how great Pepe's food is, his career in radio, and some of our favorite rock shows we've attended in Worcester. Ricky obviously talks a lot about the final week of the Dive Bar, and how important "Tiny Dancer" is. Enjoy!
2019-11-051h 34
SeltzerTime PodcastAMPP Worcester.AMPP Worcester is a partnership between the Worcester Police Department and local musicians, working together to help local youth! We talk about the goals behind AMPP, a few of their shows coming up over the next few weeks, and how important YouInc has been in the entire process. Give it a spin, get inspired!
2019-10-2959 min
SeltzerTime PodcastGhost Stories w/ Haunted WorcesterTis the season for scary stories! This week our friends Jess and John Curtin of Haunted Worcester, came on the show to give us some insight into what Haunted Worcester is all about. We touch on the Dive Bar's closing, we talk Worcester Railers Booster Club, and we chat about how important working with children is. Give it a spin, tell your friends, duh.
2019-10-221h 43
SeltzerTime PodcastDrunk History: Live!Worcester's annual comedy festival, Wootenanny, asked us to do a live podcast episode from Woo Ha Ha comedy club, so we did it, drunk! We also did it without one of our co-host, Ricky....it happens. Thanks to our guest Bryan O'Donnell, Anna Macinnis, and Lauren Morocco, for telling us some pretty interesting Worcester history stories. Big thanks to Shaun Connolly for playing "Ricky" during the show. Enjoy!
2019-10-151h 13
SeltzerTime PodcastJust The Two Of Us: A Fall Preview.The guys give you a heads up on some of the many events happening in Worcester over the next few months, Ricky talks a lot about The Menzingers new record, and theres talk of Kris Kross. You need this episode more than you ever knew possible.
2019-10-081h 21
SeltzerTime PodcastWorcesters Hall & Oats : Cop JujuWorcester's very own Hall & Oats, Cop Juju, came on the podcast to talk about their upcoming art show at The Bridge, how they got together, treating art as if they are a band, and offering the critical thinking that Worcester needs. Theres cats, dogs, and beers involved. Check it.
2019-10-011h 23
SeltzerTime PodcastGrapefruits Suck: I Peel Oranges Very Well.We talked with the person behind the best instagram account in the city of Worcester, @ipeelorangesverywell and we couldn't be more stoked. Not only did IPOVW disguise their face, they also used a voice scrambler so we had not to give away the identity of the most captivating citrus fan we all know and love.
2019-09-251h 30
SeltzerTime PodcastWorcester Film Wars: Molly McGrathThe 4th installment of the Worcester Film Wars are right around the corner, so it felt right to have Molly Mcgrath on the show to give us the backstory! We also talk about her super rad vintage clothing store, Grime! Do you want to hear three people in their mid-thirties talk about Nu Metal and The Get Up Kids? Duh. Give it a spin!
2019-09-191h 16
SeltzerTime PodcastA Man Of Many Bands, A Man Of Many Woods: Brad Rheault of RoeWoodDesignBrad Rheault, the man behind Roe Wood Design, sat down with the guys to talk wood! Brad makes some of the most beautiful pieces we have seen, and it was awesome to hear more about his process. We also talk tour, recording, and the physical toll playing in THREE bands can take on a man! Aside from playing in SeltzerTime's favorite band No Trigger, Brad also plays in Save Ends and Foxfires! Give it a spin and enjoy!
2019-09-031h 16
SeltzerTime PodcastBuilding A Community: New Tradition.Jay Roche & Joe Weiss have built quite the community off of Jackson St. The New Tradition building is home to an event space, The Easy Company, Skana Design, Heartland Barber, Eastern Boarder, and our favorite coffee shop in Worcester. We talk with the guys about the direction they hope to take the building, and the surrounding area, we talk what it was like building everything out, and we talk about how they got Anchorhead Coffee out of Seattle!
2019-08-271h 11
SeltzerTime PodcastTHUMBS of Pow! Wow! Worcester!Worcester is right in the middle of its 4th Pow! Wow! festival! 2019 artist Thumbs came on the show to explain his style, his love for 90's pop culture, and growing up in skate shops back in London, England!
2019-08-201h 09
SeltzerTime PodcastLets Talk Art: Tina Zlody of Start On The StreetStart On The Street takes over Worcester's Park Ave every September! Tina Zlody sat down with us to talk about what goes into putting on one of the raddest days of the year!
2019-08-1354 min
SeltzerTime PodcastPow! Wow! Worcester 2019: Lisa Drexhage & Jessica WalshPow! Wow! Worcester returns for its fourth installment this month! We sat down with co-directors Lisa and Jess to discuss the upcoming festival. We hear more about what goes into the background of the festival, some info about the artist, the ups and the downs of the craziest week of the summer.
2019-08-061h 18
SeltzerTime PodcastMid-Summer Classic: DavePeterson of the Worcester BraveheartsAfter a weeklong break, the guys are back! This week, Dave Peterson, the General Manager of the Worcester Bravehearts, came on the podcast to talk baseball! We talk marketing, Worcester, baseball in the community, and some of the rad partnerships the Bravehearts have! Also, our stokes and pokes are legit, duh.
2019-07-301h 17
SeltzerTime PodcastThe Man With The Hunch About Worcester: Travis DudaYou got a deeper look at Ricky a few weeks back, now get to know Travis a lot better! We talk touring, we talk design, we talk Worcester.
2019-07-161h 15
SeltzerTime PodcastLady Larouge: Our Favorite Creative QueenAnna MacInnes, Worcester's resident burlesque queen, gives us a little background on the history of burlesque and info about her upcoming class!
2019-07-101h 38
SeltzerTime PodcastHockey & Comics: Woody HudsonWoody Hudson came out the gate swinging during the Worcester Railers first season, quickly becoming one of the teams most recognizable faces around town. Even after getting delt during his second season in Worcester, Woody came back to summer in the city, and to chat with us about his love of comic books. Give it a spin!
2019-07-021h 30
SeltzerTime PodcastCar Talk: Sam BonacciSam Bonacci gives us the inside info on car shows in Worcester, we think back to the Summer Nationals, his days as a reporter for a number of media outlets, and the work he now does with PowWowWorcester. Lets talk shop!
2019-06-271h 38
SeltzerTime PodcastWorcester On The Moon: Lauren MonroeDid you know that Worcester played a HUGE role in space travel, the moon landing, and modern rocketry? Lauren Monroe of Technocopia sat down with us this week to talk all things Worcester On The Moon! Hear about upcoming events to help celebrate Dr. Goddard's accomplishments, along with our stokes and pokes, and a little insight into Ricky's vacation.
2019-06-211h 13
SeltzerTime PodcastGet To Know RickyWe figured you should get to know us! Travis interviews Ricky on this weeks episode, so you can have a better understanding of what makes him tick. Cheers!
2019-06-131h 19
SeltzerTime PodcastA Goofy Movie, As Narrated By SetlzerTime.Ricky is currently on vacation, so we decided to hit you with a listening experience like no other! Travis and Ricky gave their commentary on the best movie ever, A Goofy Movie, while watching the film!
2019-06-041h 20
SeltzerTime PodcastCycling For A Cure: Tim KennedyTim Kennedy is cycling to help raise money to fight child cancer, and we couldn't be more happy to help him spread the word. Hear about the organization TK works with, how much he raised last year, and how many miles he has already ridden this season! If you can, feel free to donate and help him reach his goal!
2019-05-281h 22
SeltzerTime PodcastDesigning, Beer, Live Music: A Few Of Our Favorite Things With Marcus OhanesianMarcus Ohanesian talks graphic design, booking shows at Ralphs, and designing the logo for one of our favorite new breweries, Timberyard Brewing! If you like beer and design work, you'll want to give this a spin.
2019-05-211h 19
SeltzerTime PodcastWorcester's Raddest New Spot: Greg & Dan Carlson Of Redemption Rock BrewingDan and Greg Carlson of Redemption Rock Brewery came on the show this week to talk all things beer! After being open for almost 4 months, Ricky finally made his way to the raddest spot in Worcester! There may even be a surprise special guest! Cheers!
2019-05-141h 55
SeltzerTime PodcastScissor Boys: Axe To Grind BarbershopJustin and Mike from Axe To Grind Barbershop not only make Travis and Ricky look sexy as hell, they also bring more to the community than just hair cuts. The guys talk about their past, what brought them to Worcester, and they give more info about their work with the Southeast Asia Coalition, which will be taking them to the other side of the world this summer!
2019-05-071h 14
SeltzerTime PodcastIt All Starts With Branding: Lindsay Pope of Pocket Studio CreativeLindsay Pope of Pocket Studio Creative sat in with Travis and Ricky this week to talk all things branding! We talk about graphic design, how Lindsay got her start in the industry, her time in NYC, and what brought her back to Worcester!
2019-04-301h 34
SeltzerTime PodcastWe're Just Dumb, And We Can't Say No: Travis & Ricky & A Surprise Guest!This week, the boys talk Bruins playoffs, Best of Worcester winners, some of the destructive things they did as children, and Mike D kind of hangs out for the entire episode!
2019-04-231h 07
SeltzerTime PodcastBeer, Cookiepuss, Supporting Small: Joe McCann of Homegrown DistributionJoe McCann of Homegrown Distribution sat down with us to talk about beer! We talk about our favorite beers, the spots in Worcester that his distribution company Homegrown Distro has beers at, the Beastie Boys classic "CookiePuss", and how Ricky can no longer digest food. Check it out!
2019-04-161h 32
SeltzerTime PodcastA Man Of Many Talents: Solon KelleherSolon Kelleher sat down with us this week at the LEGENDARY Worcester spot, Coney Island. Solon's family owns the historic hot dog restaurant, where he works as a bartender (yes, there's a bar there) and server. Solon's also the voice behind our Stokes/Pokes segment, a positive force in the city of Worcester, and one of the best follows on Instagram.
2019-04-101h 29
SeltzerTime PodcastThe Fix: LIVE!Travis and Ricky hosted a live episode of the podcast from The Fix Burger Bar! The guys are joined by a rotating cast of bartenders, servers, bar-backs, and chefs, to talk the ins and outs of the service industry.
2019-04-031h 44
SeltzerTime PodcastBest Of Worcester: Travis & Ricky Talk Award Season!The guys sit down to talk the Best Of Worcester nominees and who they hope takes home each award! Duh.
2019-03-261h 37
SeltzerTime PodcastComedy. Duh: Mairead Dickinson & Shaun Connolly.Mairead (like parade) and Shaun (like Shaun) came on the show to talk all things comedy! Shaun is the host of Worcester's only late-night talk show, The Sort Of Late Show, and we will be a featured guest coming up on Saturday March 23rd! Get ready to laugh, duh.
2019-03-191h 16
SeltzerTime PodcastA Man Of Music, Media, Travels: Martin GoharyMartin Gohary has released albums, toured different parts of the world, and has now started a media company. We sit down with this Worcester legend to talk all things past and future for music and media in the city.
2019-03-121h 18
SeltzerTime PodcastHouses, Punk Rock, Maple Syrup: Tom Rheault of Rheault Real Estate / No Trigger.Tom Rheault sat down with Travis and Ricky to talk about the growing Worcester housing market, touring the world with No Trigger, and keeping the Maple Boy spirit alive.
2019-03-051h 37
SeltzerTime PodcastHey Now, She's An All Star: Erin HockeyErin Hockey, everybody's favorite butcher and Smash Mouth fan, joins us this week! We talk about what it's like to be one of the few female butchers in the area, her dis-like of #cheflife AND her experience competing on the Food Network's hit show "Chopped".
2019-02-261h 31
SeltzerTime PodcastValentine's Day: ft. Sarah & Naomi, the ladies behind SeltzerTime.With Valentine's Day coming up, we thought the best way to celebrate is to have the women who make us the most happy, on the show! Travis and his wife Sarah, take on Ricky and his girlfriend Naomi, in a heated battle of the "Newlywed Game".
2019-02-121h 09
SeltzerTime PodcastRearranging Worcester's Wares: Danielle Montgomery of Worcester WaresDanielle Montgomery came to Worcester knowing NOBODY! She used Instagram, and her interest in what was going on in the city around her, to build a solid friend-base. This led to her transition from teaching, to managing Worcesters favorite merch store, Worcester Wares. Hear more about her art, her experience in the city, and a new spin on a classic game, in which Ricky may just be the new significant other of the mayor.
2019-02-051h 17
SeltzerTime PodcastLets Recap! Vol. 10Travis and Ricky celebrate their 10th episode by recapping some of their favorite moments. Theres a good amount of ICP talk, and we find out how they are related to Lacroix. Cheers to 10 more!
2019-01-291h 18
SeltzerTime PodcastTexting 911: Kelsey Wyco.Did you know you can now text to 911?! Worcester dispatcher, Kelsey Wyco gives us the details on her intense job as a 911 dispatcher for the city of Worcester, her feelings about Top Gun, and an inside scoop to "Kelsey and Ricky's cutest day ever, spending the day together being so cute. Woo".
2019-01-211h 26
SeltzerTime PodcastRun The Woo: Derek Grimm of deadhorse hill.Derek Grimm, Ricky's favorite bartender, joins the guys to talk Run The Woo, NBA Jam, festival lineups, chicken, and fernet. If you're interested in the cocktail program thats looking to change the way people drink in Worcester, Grimm is your dude. Sorry For Partying.
2019-01-151h 16
SeltzerTime PodcastSpy Kids 3-D....Without The Glasses: StickiPicturesLukas Therien aka StickiPictures sits down with Travis & Ricky to talk art, poutine, and designing our logo! Aside from PowWowWorcester, Lukas also took part in the Secret Walls event at the Dive Bar this past summer, and has a a few shirts/stickers designs for sale at Worcester Wares.
2019-01-081h 03
SeltzerTime PodcastLIVE ft. Caitlin Enck: Table Talk Twitter, On The Spot Jingles, Pies For Everybody.Out first live episode! Caitlin Enck of Table Talk Pies joined us in the ship room at the Hotel Vernon. We talk all things Table Talk Twitter. Future bagel spots in the canal district, and Solon hits us with a Stokes/Pokes theme song!
2019-01-0156 min
SeltzerTime PodcastAffordable Housing, Basketball, Cereal In My Bowl w/Ellie Gilmore of Worcester Common Ground.Travis and Ricky sit down this week with Ellie Gilmore, of Worcester Common Ground. The trio talk all things youth basketball, affordable housing, growing cities, and the fact that some of the things needed to better our community, aren't super out of reach. Give it a spin, sorry for partying.
2018-12-261h 16
SeltzerTime PodcastBaseball, Hacky Sack, New Beginnings: Joe Jacobs (Worcester Red Sox)The guys sit down with Joe Jacobs, Creative Service Specialist for the Worcester Red Sox. Hear inside stories of minor league baseball, Joe's history with the super bowl, and what he hopes to bring to the city of Worcester.
2018-12-1858 min
SeltzerTime PodcastSeltzerTime Ep 3: Mike D'Angelo from TechnocopiaRicky & Travis sit down with Worcester's favorite door guy, the man who traveled to the World Nomad Games, and also the co-director of our favorite maker-space, Technocopia, Mike D'Angelo! Hear what it's like to hold down 2 full-time jobs (one being Ricky's personal door-guy through life)as well as being a co-director of one of the raddest maker spaces going in the city!
2018-12-111h 17
SeltzerTime PodcastEpisode 2: Beer, Coffee, Knowledge Bomb! (ft. Ed Plante)Travis & Ricky sit down with Ed Plante, manager of the beer program at The Fix Burger Bar, and the coffee program at Steam Energy Cafe. Get an inside look at curating a draft list, dialing-in which coffee roasters are the right ones to work with, and hear Ed and Travis become (KNOWLEDGE BOMB) best friends.
2018-12-041h 05
SeltzerTime PodcastSeltzerTime: IntroRicky & Travis explain the origin of SeltzerTime, what their hopes are for the future of the podcast, the things they like and dislike about the city of Worcester, and explain a little bit about themselves.
2018-11-2651 min