January 28, 2026: Well built

We head to Northampton where this year’s annual Ice Sculpting Event is taking on a contemplative tinge with the community coming together to celebrate the life of one of the artists whose absence will be felt among the produced work. Dave Rothstein was a lover of all things winter and especially where the cold season and art intersected and we’ll chat with Park Hill Orchard's Russel Braen and others about the beautiful legacy he left behind. Speaking of art on one’s own terms, we’ll also see how the DIY scene and local beloved venues are intersecting as well. Genderqueer noisepunk outfit Film And Gender are wrapping up an 8 date tour with a late night show at the Iron Horse, and we’ll talk about their new member, the intersection of community and politics, and the nuances of punk and diy scenes before you can see their electrifying set on Jan 31st. And Word Nerd Emily Brewster senior editor at Merriam Webster helps us navigate a little improvised vocabulary repair as we bring three very similar phrases concerning construction under our lexicographical microscope.