A new look at New England, as hosts Travis Poppleton and Terrance Abney discuss what it’s like to experience moving to the Northeast. Whether you’re planning to visit or relocate to this bucolic part of the world, the Connecticut Show will help you navigate the in’s and out’s.
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In this episode we discuss the delta academy, BOS Nation -- Boston's women's soccer team, Terrence's most loved music of 2024, and why we don't talk politics.Di Connecticut Show
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Not ones to normally dive into politics, this is a bit of a left turn for us as we discuss Trump, Harris, and what's next for the country. With a new president in place, Terrence and Travis try to unpack the results of the election as well as make sense of the divide in our country today. Pretty sure we figured it all out, so you're welcome New Eng…
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We have all the Rhode Island spooky tales this Halloween episode of the Connecticut Show, including a vampire named Mercy, Houdini from beyond the grave, and ghostly soldiers at Brown University.Di Connecticut Show
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Terrence and Travis have completed the much-discussed Race for Catherine. A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the team and showed up to run with us. We also discuss super moons, 80,000 year-old comets, and how to stay undercover as a police officer. We have all the tips here on this 61st episode of the Connecticut Show.…
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Terrence maybe feels Chicago is better than Boston, of course we need to get to the bottom of that. Also, when comparing pizza, Travis still isn't convinced we can compare deep dish to what's happening in New Haven. Which of course brings us to the Northern Lights in Connecticut on Horsebarn Hill.Di Connecticut Show
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In this, our 59th episode of the Connecticut Show, we discuss Team Connecticut Show and the Race for Catherine, ways you can support the tremendous cause and where we'll be this Saturday. We also begin spooky season with the story of a little plot of grass in our neighborhood that appears to be something right out of the Twilight Zone.…
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On this, our 58th episode of the Connecticut Show, we discuss our views on if bipartisanship is even a thing, how it can be a thing, and who would have to foot the bill for it to become a thing. Terrence also tells the story of a kid who said "gun" in school and what that means today in our current political climate.…
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Ready for your running advice from Terrence? As a dedicated runner and colligate level track coach, Terrence shares some wisdom on the best places to run in New England, as well as break down a few of those running terms like "fartlek" and "BQ."Di Connecticut Show
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On Sunday, October 30, 1938, Martians fictitiously landed in Grover’s Mill, NJ where only 86 years later Travis from the Connecticut Show found himself getting coffee. What happened next? Also, what city is being listed as the most expensive city in American to live in? It’s not. But it says it is on the list so we talk about it.…
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In our episode 55, Marianne fills in for Terrence to discuss the many New England places she and Travis have visited while researching their book. We take a look at cute railcar caffes in Jersey (not New England), Harvard, small town finds, and we also discuss the very worst insult to drop when upset in Massachusetts.…
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Terrence comes to studio after his first day of welcoming students back to UConn. What's it like for parents that show up after 3:00? Also, new to New England and want to know what college team to vote for this season? We have suggestions and a definition on D1 football on this the fifty-fourth episode of the Connecticut Show.…
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We are so happy Lindsey from New England Chickadee joined us for this week's episode of the Connecticut Show. Lindsey takes us through the many great breweries of New England, as well as gives out-of-towners the perfect itinerary for an autumn travel guide. Need a map for exactly how to travel New England this fall? This is that episode!…
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c’mon, you know we don’t actually know. But we’ve both gone, and here is our breakdown of what it’s like to go the affluent island. Also, Terrence breaks down why Julien Alfred is so special to him and what it was like seeing her win while at Martha’s Vineard.Di Connecticut Show
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Travis and Terrence spent the week in states they once called home and they’re ready to compare Utah and South Carolina to our beautiful New England. How does each state score on a beauty, history, and food head-to-head… to head? All that and more on this, the 51st episode of the Connecticut Show.Di Connecticut Show
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It's all in the name. This is quite simply a breezy look at 50 episodes of the Connecticut Show.Di Connecticut Show
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It was 35 years ago this month When Milli Vanilli’s tape skipped during a concert at Lake Compounce, here in Connecticut. Terrence and Travis break down the controversy, why it matters, and our conspiracy theory about who was behind the infamous tape skip.Di Connecticut Show
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Part two of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar story. Ready to hear the rest? We have that story and... well, I was going to say more, but no, that's pretty much the entire episode.Di Connecticut Show
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We’re doing something new this week with a deep dive on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud. Amari & Sulé Carpenter join us to break down the beef with the Canadian and Compton artists, the connection to Taylor Swift, and some of Boston’s standout Hip hop talent.Di Connecticut Show
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In this episode, Travis really doesn't want to talk about Cooper Flagg or how he would describe Duke basketball, and then we get to the Olympics. Find out who will be representing team USA from New England, a little more about track and field, and the kind of music Travis was listening to in high school, on this the 47th episode of The Connecticut …
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Did you know states have official desserts? Did you know Maine has an official dessert and an official treat? Neither did we, and I'm not sure we get to the bottom of the proper dessert for each place, but we give it a go on this week's episode, while also exploring the true origins of the New England Whoopie pie. Ever wonder which state the whoopi…
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In this our 45th episode, we have a few comments about the very hot weather we're having. Also, the CT Show has an ice cream recommendation we think you'll be interested in. Listen to this episode before you hit Norwalk and thank us later.Di Connecticut Show
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Have you ever wondered about Connecticut's poisonous snakes and spider population? We have some information you may need to know before you take on a trail in Maine, Mass, or Vermont. Also, we finally talk New Haven pizza. Does Connecticut really deserve to be called the nation's pizza capital?Di Connecticut Show
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Terrence had some strange visitors pay him a visit this week, visited the local elections, and got some news about the UConn basketball team he'd like to discuss. Also, we dive into Connecticut's legislation on ranked-choice elections and what that might mean for future happenings here in New England.…
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Welcome to a new season, a new station, and a new studio for the Connecticut Show. We are so happy to have Dr. Candace Reese on the show to discuss her history with Juneteenth and how we can respectfully celebrate the holiday no matter who are where we are. But also, especially in New England.Di Connecticut Show
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This may just be the last episode on sidewalks, but can we discuss it just once last time? Also, why do we always discuss gardening each episode? Also, want the eight cutest towns in Connecticut? We have this and, well, not that much more. It's a short episode this week on the Connecticut Show.Di Connecticut Show
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Travis and Terrence were stood up again, but this time we didn't have a backup plan. Ever wonder what it's like to be in a car with Travis and Terrence for an hour? This is that episode. Come hang out with us in an apropos throwback to shows past with this our 40th episode of The Connecticut Show.Di Connecticut Show
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This week we're talking to Chapal Bhavsar about how to get around in New England. Should you fly into JFK or Logan airport? Which train, bridge, or highway should you take from Boston to Manhattan. Moving to New England and want to pick the perfect location? Chapal has the answers as well as an idyllic New England vacation route by way of public tr…
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We often keep chatting after an episode, on the car ride home or while we wait to upload files, and sometimes we think, "We probably should've brought this up as well." So, this week, we kept the mic live and captured that conversation for this, our first ever Connecticut Show Addendum.Di Connecticut Show
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Tour business extraordinaire, Darran Ganter, joins us all the way from Dublin to give us the what's what concerning a proper St. Patrick's Day. We chat the day Travis and Darran became friends, Irish stereotypes in American celebrations, and the sad demise of one of Boston's legendary Irish pubs. All that and something about narrow roads on this we…
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Felix and Hillary are in studio this week to discuss mushrooms and quarantine life. We also explore where to go to med school and of course, when you should or should not hike up Mt. Washington.Di Connecticut Show
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Travis takes Terrence down a rabbit hole of colleges, films festivals, and income disparity here in Connecticut on this, the 36th episode of the Connecticut Show. Can school districts with fewer resources compete with the Greenwiches of the world? We'd love your feedback on this one. Please hit us up at info@connecticut.show to tell us what you thi…
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Welcome to season 4! On this episode, we're back from the holidays and if you've been wondering what Martin Luther King Jr., Maryam al-Khawaja, John Brown, and Harriet Beecher Stowe have to do with the state of Connecticut, well you're in luck. We cover that, and some Snoop Dog lyrics in this, the 35th episode of the Connecticut Show.…
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In this, our 34th episode, we talk religion and politics (kind of) while we explore some of Connecticut's most famous failures... (kind of). Back in the 1960s, Connecticut gave the world Highway 11 and a religious theme park called The Holy Land? What happened next? We eventually find out before Bon Bon Vivant plays us out.…
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Did you know there's an unofficial list of state drinks? Neither did Travis. In this 33rd episode, Travis and Terrence are back in studio and this time, we talk state beverages and the most historic cities of the US. Spoiler: Drinks means any drink -- even milk.Di Connecticut Show
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I'm going to be honest, I have no idea what this episode is about! Terrence is in studio at WHUS while I am down and out. I'll be listening along with the rest of you, and am just as excited.Di Connecticut Show
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Terrence and Hillary are in studio this week to discuss New England celebrities, lake winnipesaukee, and the dire effects of Daylight savings.Di Connecticut Show
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Hillary Fanelli is back and ready to co-host. While Terrence is traveling the globe, Hillary and Travis spend some more time in Jersey, talk supernatural New England, and discuss the importance of the word "water."Di Connecticut Show
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We start south and head north in this episode, as special guest Hillary guides us from the Garden State to the lakes of Maine. We get expert advice on how to accurately split New Jersey, NY's real Tri-state, where to stop on your way to Maine and Hillary offers a proper motto for the state of Connecticut.…
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Here we are with our second Halloween in New England episode where we talk about Halloween in Southern California... we get a little off track. But also, we discuss the Vampires of New England Scare, including the story of Mercy Brown. With special guest Ethan Poppleton, this is the 28th episode of the Connecticut Show.…
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In this, our 27th episode of the Connecticut Show, we have the brilliant Jennifer Isadoro on call to settle once and for all, is Mt. Washington too dangerous to climb? We also learn about hard rime, North Conway, and about your odds of getting a Mr. Washington internship.Di Connecticut Show
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You're not really supposed to say, "And stuff," but there's really no other way to describe this episode. We talk a little about Boston College Football, Fall festivals in New England and... stuff. It's pretty sporadic this time around. Get some caffeine and a sandwich and join us for this the 26th episode of The Connecticut Show.…
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It is the quadranscentennial episode of the Connecticut Show and we're going back to basics. Ever wonder how the Connecticut Show got its beginning? So did we actually. We do our best to piece together the truth of our origin story and all the while, Terrence has a set of drumsticks.Di Connecticut Show
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In this, our 24th episode, we have a few retractions, apologies and social situations to explore before discussing what a ren faire is and how to get there. Also, Terrence strikes a nerve by voluntarily promoting New England beaches.Di Connecticut Show
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Terrence and Travis recently visited the Hartford Yardgoats, Connecticut's MiLB team and they've a few stories to tell. Learn more about the team, several Connecticut places to see, and how to noun a verb as a parent.Di Connecticut Show
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On this week's episode, Travis goes deep into the Maine wilderness to find Guardians of the Seeds by Thomas Dambo, or as many people know them, the Trolls of the Maine Botanical Gardens. Also, wondering what the best school district is for your kindergartners? We can't afford it but we're happy to tell you about the best districts and universities …
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On this, our 21st episode, Terrence and Travis wish all a happy Father's Day before trying to figure out the religion that is Dunkin Donuts. Terrence is also not too keen on Travis' dad's name, and will there ever be an HBCU in New England? We get it all sorted out by the end.Di Connecticut Show
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Terrence does the intro to this, the technically 25th episode, before Travis and Terrence take a few minutes to reflect on where they've been and what's next for the Connecticut Show. We chat summer plans, and Fisher Cats in our kind of silver episode. Also, check out the blog for coming video and archive material from times past.…
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In this, our nineteenth episode, we are talking about the rich and poor of New England. Travis spent some time in Old Greenwhich and Terrence grabbed a bite in West Hartford -- WEHA for the rodeoers. Also, it's harder to get a D in South Carolina.Di Connecticut Show
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Travis and Terrence test their New England knowledge against some high quality internet quizzes. Also, Travis checks out opening day at Fenway Park and Terrence has a few words on the way UConn students celebrate a victory.Di Connecticut Show
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We're finally talking Gilmore Girls. Actually, we know nothing about Gilmore Girls, but we're finally discussing the towns that inspired the popular show. Also, Terrence knows a whole lot about UConn basketball on this, our 17th episode of the Connecticut show.Di Connecticut Show
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