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EG News: The Podcast

EG News: The Podcast

By East Greenwich News

East Greenwich News is a community-funded local news website about East Greenwich, Rhode Island. On EG News Director's Cut, we offer some behind-the-scenes conversation about what's happening in town, why something is reported the way it is and other tidbits that might not make it onto the website. EG News Editor Elizabeth McNamara is joined by Joannie Edwardsen Hinman, an EG News board member but also half of the long-time radio duo Jones & Joan on WSNE Providence. Behind the scenes is Nova Pro Media head Jesse Tolppa. Check out our website at eastgreenwichnews.com.
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EG News: The Podcast – October Roundup

EG News: The PodcastOct 14, 2022

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Latest News & Talking Trees w/Bob Beausoleil

Latest News & Talking Trees w/Bob Beausoleil

Cohosts Joannie Hinman and Elizabeth McNamara talk about the fire at Finn's Harborside and the recent revaluation with its big property assessment jumps, then sit down with Bob Beausoleil of the East Greenwich Tree Council.

Mar 18, 202440:27
Latest News and Talking to John Dower about the First R.I. Black Regiment

Latest News and Talking to John Dower about the First R.I. Black Regiment

Remarkably, East Greenwich was home to the nation's first Black regiment, which fought in the Revolutionary War in return for their freedom. John Dower from Smith's Castle in N.K. has researched every member of the regiment – nearly 200 men – and shares his findings with hosts Elizabeth McNamara and Joannie Hinman during this February podcast. Elizabeth and Joannie start the podcast with a review of some recent top stories, including the power kerfuffle over the school construction project, the recent break ins west of Route 2 and liquor licenses.

Produced by Jesse Tolppa at Nova Pro Media

Feb 09, 202443:40
Latest News and a Conversation with EG Library's Adrienne Girard

Latest News and a Conversation with EG Library's Adrienne Girard

Joannie Hinman and Elizabeth McNamara talk about some of the top stories from December – including school construction, problems at the high school, and the very untimely death of Bob Houghtaling. Then, Adrienne Girard joins them to talk about what's happening at the EG Free Library.

Jan 12, 202439:53
Talking the Holidays with Clouds Hill Museum

Talking the Holidays with Clouds Hill Museum

Clouds Hill Museum President Anne Holst and Director Paul F. Miller sit down with hosts Elizabeth McNamara and Joannie Hinman to talk about the Victorian Clouds Hill Museum, and to hear how the house celebrated the holidays in days of yore and how the house celebrates them today. The podcast was recorded by Jesse Tolppa at Nova Pro Media.

Nov 27, 202342:52
Spooky Podcast! Talking Vampires w/Christopher Rondina
Oct 07, 202337:38
Talking Pitch RI & Friends of Jack with Len Iannuccilli

Talking Pitch RI & Friends of Jack with Len Iannuccilli

Len Iannuccilli had a vision: a "shark tank" like event in East Greenwich featuring innovative ideas in need of some seed money. That was more than 18 months ago. Now, we are just weeks away from the first-ever Pitch RI event, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Greenwich Odeum in downtown East Greenwich. Four contestants will present their "pitches" to our four judges. The winner will get $10,000! Hosts are Will Gilbert (of the Rhode Show) and Jess Schiano (of 92 Pro FM) and the judges are Heather Provino-Scanoln, Greg Dantas, Stephen Hardy and Holly Ferrara. Everyone's invited – get ticket info here: https://www.greenwichodeum.com/2022/09/20/pitch-ri/

PitchRI is partnering with the children's nonprofit organization Friends of Jack on Sept. 20 – eat at any of five EG restaurants that day (Finn's, Raise the Bar, Fresco, and Sienna) and proceeds will benefit Friends of Jack. Read more about them here: https://www.friendsofjack.org/.

And learn more about PitchRI here: https://pitchri.com/.

Aug 10, 202322:16
Episode 15: Talking With Patrick Donovan About Varnum Armory Museum; UAPs

Episode 15: Talking With Patrick Donovan About Varnum Armory Museum; UAPs

For the first two thirds of the conversation, Elizabeth McNamara and Joannie Hinman sit down with Patrick Donovan, president of the Varnum Armory Museum, to talk about the collection and how he got so involved. Then, we moved to another topic Patrick knows a lot about: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). It's interesting and a bit mind-bending. Well worth a listen!

Jul 22, 202352:47
Talking Historic Cemeteries w/Deron Murphy
Jun 10, 202335:31
Episode 13: Talking Plants & Bugs (!) with George Christie
May 04, 202332:15
Episode 12: Talking with Supt. Brian Ricca

Episode 12: Talking with Supt. Brian Ricca

Elizabeth McNamara and Joannie Hinman sit down with EGSD Supt. Brian Ricca and talk about his early years as an elementary school teacher, school safety in the era of swatting calls and actual school shootings, and the school building master plan.

Apr 08, 202338:08
Episode 11: Waterfront Plan, Schools-Taxes-Public Forums, Crumbl, and Donuts & Burnouts

Episode 11: Waterfront Plan, Schools-Taxes-Public Forums, Crumbl, and Donuts & Burnouts

Elizabeth and Joannie talk about the schedule for community forums on the school construction plans; the newly unveiled waterfront master plan, the opening of the first Crumbl in Rhode Island, and doing donuts and burnouts in the On Semiconductor parking lot. Recorded with Jesse Tolppa of Nova Pro Media. 

Mar 09, 202327:14
Episode 10: Coyotes, Cole Teacher Investigation, Blizzard of '78 Remembrances

Episode 10: Coyotes, Cole Teacher Investigation, Blizzard of '78 Remembrances

Joannie and Elizabeth talk about the biggest stories of the past month, including  "My Coyote Mistake" (hint: be careful what you put in your compost, especially if it is not secured), as well as news this past week about an investigation into potentially "inappropriate behavior" by a teacher at Cole Middle School.   

Feb 10, 202328:41
Episode 9: Looking Ahead in EG With Stephen Susi

Episode 9: Looking Ahead in EG With Stephen Susi

Stephen Susi, EG News's social media manager, joins Editor Elizabeth McNamara in this ninth episode of EG News, the Podcast. We talk about the success of our yearend fundraiser (it's over!!!), high tides on Water Street just before Christmas; Stephen's Portuguese connection; the man who went missing in December; Pitch Rhode Island and the $10,000 prize for an entrepreneur with a great business idea; what's coming up in early 2023 in the town and the school district; and what Stephen's social media role has become at EG News.

Jan 11, 202339:46
Episode 8: Lasers, Pitch EG, and the push-pull between the Police Log and Good News

Episode 8: Lasers, Pitch EG, and the push-pull between the Police Log and Good News

Editor Elizabeth McNamara talks with Joannie Hinman about the recent EG Holiday Extravaganza (formerly known as the Holiday Parade but now with LASERS) and inauguration of the new Town Council and School Committee members. They also talk about Pitch EG, the new shark tank-like program offering $`10,000 to a winning new business idea, just for the 02818 area. As well as the enduring popularity of the Police Log. Produced by Jesse Tolppa of Nova Pro Media.

Dec 10, 202229:08
Episode 7: Elections, Arrest, Boutique Hotel

Episode 7: Elections, Arrest, Boutique Hotel

Joannie Hinman talks with Editor Elizabeth McNamara about the recent town, school and state elections; the elected official charged with disorderly conduct over speeding on his street, and we get an update on the progress of a developer trying to make the old jail into a boutique hotel. Produced in East Greenwich by Nova Pro Media

Nov 21, 202237:36
EG News: The Podcast – October Roundup

EG News: The Podcast – October Roundup

The EG News October roundup podcast looks at the School Building Committee's quasi-reset, the first candidate forums (School Committee and Town Council), more municipal staffing shifts, EG Historic Preservation Society signs for downtown, and another instance of fraud in the police log – be aware!

Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Suggestions welcome, including who we might interview in coming episodes.

Oct 14, 202226:46
Episode 4: The R.I. primary, the upcoming EG News–EG Chamber candidate forums, the "stolen valor" prosecution, the start of school and our 5th birthday bash.
Sep 19, 202248:54
EG News Talks to Robin Kall
Aug 17, 202227:49
Episode 3: Future of Eldredge? Joni's Jam, Plus Pickleball, Parking & Police Log
Aug 02, 202248:08
Episode 2: Candidates, Development, Olivia Passaretti, Remembering Mark Gee

Episode 2: Candidates, Development, Olivia Passaretti, Remembering Mark Gee

Joannie and Elizabeth talk about new candidates for political office, the proposed 410-unit housing development planned for Division Road, indictments in the traffic death of Olivia Passaretti, and remember former town and state elected official Mark Gee. As always, we end with something quirky from the EG News police log.

#Hinman #McNamara #EGNews #eastgreenwichnews #EG #EastGreenwich #Passaretti #development #candidates #politics #Gee #policelog #turkeys

Jul 10, 202245:10
EG News Director’s Cut: Audio on Demand – May 2022

EG News Director’s Cut: Audio on Demand – May 2022

Introducing our new podcast! This month Elizabeth and Joannie talk about dog parks, the town's new ACO, $500,000 in state grants for park upgrades, and we end with a couple of funny things from the police log. Tell us what you think! 

May 27, 202241:44