The Cape & Islands Podcast

In this episode i have the pleasure of speaking with two great friends, Kirsten Peacock and Nick Nudler, about writing their new play Midsummer DREAMers an adaptation and reinterpretation of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".  This exciting new play will be running at Cape Rep Theater from June 18th through July 13th! Here is the LINK to buy tickets! The cape is very lucky to have Nick & Kirsten back this summer performing at Cape Rep, they're two of the most creative people I've ever met, and it is very special that they come to cape each year to perform and spread their infectious positive energy!  Midsummer DREAMers is not the first play that they have written together, but you'll have to listen to the episode to hear about all the great things that they have accomplished. They are two of the fittest people I know, both physically and mentally, and their action on stage is truly something to behold.  Thank you so much Kirsten & Nick for coming on the show, I can't wait to see this new play, I am sure it will be exhilarating! And thank you all, so much, for listening! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Aleks Mazzeo of Mazzeo Construction about the charitable construction they're doing for homeowners in need.  We also discuss their future plans to start a construction non-profit called "April's Angels" to help with the housing crisis on Cape Cod.  Aleks is genuinely building towards a stronger community and has the heart and drive to do it! Check out Aleks' website here:  Mazzeo Construction For the private sector Mazzeo Construction provides design and build work, handyman services, new cleaning services and has a pool division (also, plunge pools and saunas!) Thank you Aleks for coming on the show, it was a true pleasure and I admire everything you're doing for the community, well done! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with children's book author Gary Wakstein aka G. Pa Rhymes, the Rappin' and Rhymin' Grandpa!  G. Pa discovered his true passion of writing children's books later on in life and wanted to make sure his books not only captivated kids but had a deeper message to instill values of friendship, honesty, bravery and environmental stewardship.  G. Pa is a sought after public speaker who travels to schools, museums, libraries and more to bring joy to children's lives.  If you'd like to buy some of his books you can find them at many local retailers all over New England, as well as on his website www.gparhymes.com and additionally on Amazon.   You can find G. Pa on Instagram and Facebook as well.  Thank you so much Gary for coming on the show! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I speak with local creators Ronan Chisholm and Aiden Salzano about their new podcast titled The QuadShot Podcast. Ronan and Aiden are long time friends that grew up playing soccer against each other and have built a strong, long-lasting relationship that includes a love of surfing, sports and so much more.  Throughout the episode we get to hear about their backgrounds growing up on Cape Cod and also how they're going about starting their new podcast; what their goals are and what some of their challenges have been. I'm excited for Ronan and Aiden I know their podcast will be very inspirational to a lot of people as it grows.  Thank you so much for listening! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Hadley luddy and Joan Morgan about their collaboration to support the Homeless Prevention Council's Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays Program.  Learn more by going to the HPC website hpccapecod.org.  Hadley is the CEO of HPC and Joan is the Co-Chair of the Orleans Pickleball Adopt-a-Family Event & Fundraiser Committee.   This will be the second year that the Orleans Pickleball (OPB) group will hold their potluck & round robin event to directly fundraise for the HPC's Adopt-a-Family Program.  The event will be October 14th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Orleans Recreational Pickleball courts located at 77 Eldridge Park Way; rain date October 15th. Stay tuned for more information on this fun and charitable event! Also mentioned in the episode, Hadley is running for the 4th District of Barnstable County for the Massachusetts State House, help support her at her website HadleyLuddy.com.  As also discussed, check out the Cape Cod Commission's website to learn more about our current, future and past successes & challenges at CapeCodCommission.org. Huge thank you to our supporters on Patreon that help this podcast continue, and special shout out to our Lighthouse level supporters Christine and Michael Jones, Johanna Skilling and John Ciongoli.  And thank you all, so much, for listening! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I speak with the very talented Naomi Steckman; the Artistic Director, Cellist & Founder of the non-profit Beyond the Bounds which she Co-Founded with Dancer & Choreographer Diana Steinberg in 2020.  Beyond the Bounds focuses on building a strong coastal community by utilizing dance parties, beach cleanups, educational programming on marine life, ethnic music, dance, art and so much more.  This is a very timely episode because Naomi has put in a tremendous amount of work with the Orleans Pond Coalition to deliver the 2024 Celebrate Our Waters town wide event October 13th-15th. There will be music, sailing, excursions, education & enjoyment throughout Orleans for the entire weekend showcasing the best of the Lower Cape culture & beyond.  Welcome Naomi to the show and thank you all so much for listening! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode landmark photojournalist Rowland Scherman graces the podcast with his presence along with his close friend Michael "Judge" Jones.  I couldn't be more appreciative and honored that Rowland spent the time for this interview, it was a true pleasure, thank you Judge Jones for facilitating this special occasion. Rowland's illustrious career in photojournalism is storied; I'll briefly highlight a few points: Rowland embarked as the first Peace Corps photographer, captured countless cultural icons, shot Dylan Album covers, won a Grammy, captured Kennedy family photos & campaigns, photographed Andy Warhol, the Beatles, Arthur Ashe, and so many more.   As one of the most historically significant photojournalists of the 20th century who trailblazed through the 60's, 70's and beyond, this was a really special moment to spend time hearing Rowland's genuine take on these significant moments captured with his camera.  Judge Jones and his wife Christine edited and produced the book about Rowland titled "Timeless: Photography of Rowland Scherman" available HERE to order.  Also, please do check out Rowland's website www.rowlandscherman.com to see his works.  Additionally, Christine & Michael Jones have a collection of Rowland's work which they are selling locally in Orleans, and if there is interest from any listeners to see some of these originals, please email capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com and I'll connect you directly with the fantastic Jones duo. Thank you so much for listening as always. Thumbnail photo by John Greiner-Ferris If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this interview I have the privilege of speaking with local legend Foggy, otherwise known as Kevin Foley.  In this episode we dive deep into Foggy's lived history on Cape Cod as well as his extensive knowledge of general local history.  From helping to open the historic Jasper's Surf Shop to saving & owning the famous schooner Hindu, to digging the basement of Van Rensselear's Restaurant, the stories are deep and one of a kind.  Thank you so much for listening to this piece of history, I am so happy to capture some of Foggy's stories for posterity and for everyone's enjoyment and increased knowledge of the local history of Cape Cod.  Here is a great article from the Provincetown Independent about Jasper's Surf Shop. I look forward to the next episode with Foggy when the Hindu returns to Port in Provincetown.  Stay tuned! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I speak with Patricia (Patti) Novak, an accomplished lawyer who focuses on Estate Planning in all capacities. Patti is a long time friend & supporter of my shop Trove, where we've had many conversations over the years which have ultimately led to this podcast happening. Patti has worked for Falco & Associates P.C. out of Quincy Massachusetts for over 15 years and has been an Attorney for over 30.  Of all the episodes I've recorded for this podcast, this will forever be one of the most important as there are so many basic protections that each of us need yet so few of us establish for ourselves legally & properly. Thank you so much Patti for this interview and thank you so much for listening. If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I speak with my friend and accomplished artist & creator Rob Nitsch.  As a professional photographer, cinematographer, designer and visual effects artist Rob has accomplished great things in his career.  In the past few years Rob has dug deep into generative Artificial Intelligence, more specifically MidJourney; you may be surprised by this as he is a professionally trained artist who sells in galleries and makes a living off of original works, making his approach to A.I. art quite intriguing. Rob started a YouTube Channel InbetweenStops many years ago where he initially focused on photography, but has transitioned into an A.I. centric channel that discusses art history and various styles by utilizing A.I.  This has brought a fresh audience, and in many cases a younger audience, into the fold where they're learning proper composition, styles, history and how to create emotion in compositions that they may have never understood or learned prior to the A.I. revolution.  We also reference Rob's new extreme sports channel which he will share with his son, titled SonofaNitsch!  We further my D.E.M.P.S.E.Y YouTube Channel so check them all out and you'll see why Rob's is growing much quicker!    Rob's Instagram page, also titled InbetweenStops, showcases his amazing photography, please do check that out.  We also discuss Rob's successful Class Action Lawsuit against the film industry, check out both of these stories, one at the START and one at the END of the process. Click Start or End to read the articles.   Thank you so much Rob for coming on the show and please do come back again, there is much more to talk about! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Taylor Fox, one of my favorite Cape Cod painters. Taylor has 4 main styles that he focuses on; portrait, landscape, still life and my personal favorite, narrative. Taylor has been painting at figure sessions at the Schulenberg studio for the past 15 years. You can catch Taylor's artwork in Adorn in East Orleans, Orleans Modern Art in town center and at Jo Mama's Coffee Shop right next to my shop Trove Art Gallery & Boutique. You can find Taylor online on his website www.taylorfoxart.com or on his various Instagram accounts listed below: Taylor Fox Art Taylor Fox Portraits Postcards From Cape Cod Thank you so much to Taylor for taking the time for this interview. If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode the I speak with Amanda Converse, Co-Founder of the Love Live Local 501(c)(3) Non-Profit that has committed to supporting local businesses on Cape Cod.  "We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Cape Cod's local economy by promoting the importance of supporting small businesses and fostering a thriving community."  Read about their Vision & Values here! Love Live Local was founded in 2013 and has grown steadily since that time.  Now you'll see their Gift Guide and Field Guide distributed all over Cape Cod and hopefully you've already attended one of their 3 annual festivals, if not, don't miss the next one! Amanda and her team also distribute amazing research reports and their annual reports are extremely comprehensive, detailing the significant impact the organization is having each year.  Additionally they provide mentoring, problem solving and advocacy activities, as well as running their brick and mortar shop which contains 100 local artisans (539 South Street in Hyannis).  So they are busy to say the least! Thank you so much for listening and stay tuned for future episode with Amanda, I certainly hope to have her back!  Below you'll find the Love Live Local contact and social media links as well. Website:  www.lovelivelocal.com Instagram:  @lovelivelocal Facebook:  Love Live Local Newsletter: Here Email:  hello@lovelivelocal.com If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode we speak about the Massachusetts stretch building code as well as energy efficiency, fossil fuel dependence, housing capacity & struggles on Cape Cod and more with Constance Kremer, Hakim Janah and David Abel.  David joins us about half way through the interview.   This fall at the Orleans town meeting, the expansion of the stretch code failed the town vote and I wanted to further discuss the details of why, and what the upside is to this new structure should it someday be adopted.  At town meeting Hakim gave a great speech in support of this new measure, which led to Constance and I discussing the idea of making this episode to dig deeper on this topic.   Constance is on the Finance Committee in Orleans and also owns Kremer & Daughters interior design.  Hakim is on the Energy & Climate committee in Orleans and was prior an engineer in a large scale industry leading energy supplier.  David Abel is also on the Finance Committee in Orleans with Constance and works in housing management/development and planning . This is certainly a part 1 of two or three on this topic as there is much to be discussed.  Thank you so much for listening as always! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I speak with firefighters Gabby Parker and Ian Mack of the Orleans Fire Department about their charitable efforts surrounding the 2023 Homeless for the Holidays drive from December 6th through December 10th in Orleans.  They and their firefighting colleagues will be camping out for 103 hours straight to gather donations for this drive, the location will be directly next to the Red Balloon Toy Shop in Orleans, 116 Route 6A.    Accepted donations will be unwrapped toys, clothing, food, financial donations and more.  This year there is a greater need for teenage clothing and unwrapped toys, but all donations are greatly appreciated.  On Saturday December 9th from 9am to noon Santa will be there with the fire truck to meet local families and he'll be joined by many of our local firefights, please come out to show your support and donate if you can!  If you have questions or can't make it in person, reach out to OFD at homelessfortheholidaysofd@gmail.com.  Bourne Fire started this charitable drive 22 years ago and has encouraged other departments, fire and police, to join their efforts.  Collectively Homeless for the Holidays has gathered over 100,000 toys, 106,000 pounds of food, over $600,000 in financial donations, and much more.  This is a great group effort from our local Fire and Police departments.  Also, if you can't support through donations this year, consider coming to support the Firefighters, say hello and share a high five, or even just share the information on social media to help boost exposure. Thank you to Gabby, Ian and of course Chief Geof Deering for supporting this effort.  Also thanks to Todd Thayer for donating the location for this drive.   Let's make this holiday season a good one for all of our friends, family and loved ones! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with two extremely talented musicians; Shannon Davis and Molly Parmenter, both Cape Cod natives.  We discuss their recent new album releases and their upcoming album release celebration on December 7th at 7pm at Cape Cinema, link to purchase your ticket below!  We also chat about their evolution as musicians, their songwriting process and a variety of other musical topics. The albums are titled: "Tell Me a Story" by Shannon Davis Album link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3oGiSn6WULFuajKdcd6uBz?si=IqI7nNl0RGSKs2Bmw3iyjA "Gladly" by Molly Parmenter Album link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3WNueZ01z9HqqzbflWGs3w?si=O9t1VHuTSwWRR36rjhH1xw One throughline of these new albums is both were recorded and produced by the esteemed Jon Evans of the Studio at Brick Hill in Orleans who also played various instruments on each album.  Jon will also be playing bass at the album release party in addition to  David Ellis (drums), Rich Hill (keys), Tom Davis (guitar), Pat McDonough (guitar), Catie Flynn (background vocals).  I must say, Shannon and Molly have really created two incredible albums.  These singer songwriters have a deep understanding of what makes music important to us, and their music is heartfelt, deep and powerful.  Thank you so much to both Shannon and Molly for coming on the show!   Buy a ticket to the celebration below: https://capecinema.org/production/shannon-davis-and-molly-parmenter-album-release-show/ If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In this episode we hear from Michael "Judge" Jones about the topic of Artificial Intelligence and the implications on US Copyright Law.  Michael is an accomplished US Circuit and Trial Judge with his Law Degree from Miami as well as a Law and Museum Studies Masters from Harvard, an MBA from the Warton School, Finance degree from UPenn and many more educational degrees.  Michael was a regular on Emily Rooney's Greater Boston show as a legal commentator on PBS/GBH.   Judge Jones is also an accomplished athlete who has won multiple national and worldwide championships in triathlon, running and swimming, he also qualified for the Olympics in swimming and trained with the German Olympic team.  He was colleagues with Mark Spitz and has been a mentor to the one and only Michael Phelps.  Michael is also a Chief Olympic Judge and is on the Regional Council for USA Swimming.   I will have the Judge back on at some regularity in the coming years as he adds so much insight into a wide variety of topics.  Thank you so much Michael for this interview on such a rapidly evolving and important topic! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

Solgyres joins us for Cozy Corner #2 and brings their roots reggae, ska, dub, latin, jazz and rock fusion vibes to the studio!  With such a wide array of skills and influences Solgyres provides a completely unique sound.  Founded by siblings Skyelyn (keys/vocals) and Scott Bernier (bass/voclas) in 2020, the group has added key artists throughout their evolution including Zach Neuneker (drums), Lucia Magnuson (vocals), Jake Russell (guitar/vocals) and Logan Tichnor (guitar/vocals).  The group is exploding with talent and will be releasing a new album very soon so keep an eye out for that. The full video of this episode is available on the Cape and Islands Podcast YouTube page at the following link: YouTube Video Link Check out these links too! Solygyres "Immortal" featuring G. Love Solgyres Instagram Link: Instagram Solgyres Link Tree:  LinkTree Thank you so much to Solgyres for coming in for a Cozy Corner episode!  If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

In today's interview I speak with the extremely talented Grace Emmet.  We discuss her foraging techniques, her efforts related to Beech Leaf Disease, her Eco Artwork and background in commercial design, her work at Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) as well as their classes, her Naturalist Certification with Mass Audubon and so much more! Thank you so much Grace, looking forward already to our next discussion! Pertinent links to discussion items below:   Grace Emmet's Website: https://www.graceemmet.com/about Beech Leaf Reporting Site: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/36683fb84d264f97b9065d5cc994d6c1 Grace Emmet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceemmet_illustration/ PAAM Youth Education https://paam.org/education/youth-education/ If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

11th Generation Cape Codder Laura Kelly founded Preserve our Cape Cod Aquifer (POCCA) in 2013, showing her commitment to the local environment she cares so much about (www.poccacapecod.org).  Laura is a highly influential environmental activist who has dedicated her life to sustainable living and collaboration with stakeholders to improve our environment. Laura is a leader in the Pesticide Reduction Initiative across Cape Cod.  Orleans is leading the pack with a vote on this Home Rule Petition 2023 to Reduce Pesticide Use with a Town vote on October 16th, 2023.  Laura started the petition to support this initiative, which has 3,400+ signatures and climbing, and you can sign the petition at the following link;  https://www.change.org/p/protect-our-environment-reduce-pesticide-use-in-orleans-ma Owner of Littlefield Landscapes since 1992, Laura has been creating sustainable design using native vegetation, beneficial insects and feeding organisms in the soil.  She is an Organic Horticulturalist creating beauty with nature at every step of the way.  "Being non toxic in your body and on your land is the best thing we can do for every creature living in out environment and to protect our precious drinking water."   Her website link is below: https://littlefieldlandscapes.com/ Also in this episode we discuss disposal of hazardous household waste, and there are HHW collections around the Cape along with a schedule and map to review.  You can find more information on HHW at the following link: http://www.loveyourlocalwater.org Thank you so much Laura for coming on the show and sharing your expertise, and thank you so much to all of the listeners for supporting this podcast. For further information on Pesticide Reduction beyond this episode, feel free to listen to Episode 3 where additional detail is given.  Again the link to the petition is below! https://www.change.org/p/protect-our-environment-reduce-pesticide-use-in-orleans-ma If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast

Sam Hollander is one of the most important songwriters of our time, so I wanted to give you all a chance to meet him.  Sam comes to Cape Cod often and last summer recorded his audio book "21 Hit Wonder: Flopping my way to the Top of the Charts" in my Orleans studio Checkpoint East.  Go listen to the audio book, it is quite a story! Sam has written for so many top tier artists it would take all day to list them, but you can check out his catalogue of multi-platinum songs at www.samhollandersongs.com and you can find him on instagram by following @samhollander with the blue check mark.  To list a few artists you may know; Ringo Starr, Katy Perry, Public Enemy, Macklemore, Billy Idol, Panic at the Disco, Fitz and the Tantrums, Weezer... the list goes on and on.  It was a real privilege to do this interview with Sam, and I hope to do more as time goes on.  Thank you Sam! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast Contact: capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Instagram and YouTube handles are: @capeandislandspodcast