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11th Hour Radio

by Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe

Co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe debrief their week with humorous banter and philosophical musings related to the ups and downs of being artist-types trying to make ends meet in rural Vermont. Poking fun at themselves all the while, these unlikely friends bridge a 20 year age gap to share their unique perspectives on life, the pursuit of creative self-employment in small town America, and the week's best misadventures. Each episode includes interludes of homegrown music from Kristina and friends. Based on their live radio show broadcast Fridays at 11 a.m. on Royalton Community Radio, WFVR-LP, South Royalton, Vermont.

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Episodes

  1. 11th Hour Radio Episode 3-13-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss looking vibrant, doomsday rain, defining social distancing, a visit from Abe, five stars for local road crews, the possible benefits of eating dirt, family chiropractic, sugar house aromas, luminescent celery juice, dog arthritis...

  2. 11th Hour Radio Episode 3-6-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss behind the scenes sound effects, playing with microphones, bossing your sisters, a week off from the nursing home, crashing into Eli, an annual pie give-a-way, John's public service, pretending to be an adult, mud season vs. a Prius,...

  3. 11th Hour Radio Episode 2-28-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss log trucks on the driveway, ice on solar panels, selling power back to "the man", viruses that escape from labs, words that start with p-n, tips for hand-washing, another political football, nostalgia for the local hotel shut down by...

  4. 11th Hour Radio Episode 2-21-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a snow pants problem, lambing issues, when generators shut themselves off, more trouble with dipsticks, how to delay a crisis, fear of old wiring, mislabeled circuit breakers, lazy electricians, Aunt Dina's run in with a wall plug,...

  5. 11th Hour Radio Episode 2-14-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss Boy Scout preparedness, bogus badges, the merits of super-fandom, Chris and Jet walking the UK, pony riding, letting go of Friends, my whining vs. your whining, a Grammy Sammy fake-out, avoiding others thru needlepoint, fetishizing…

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  6. 11th Hour Radio Episode 1-31-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss disease exposure, worrying about stupid stuff, mismatched ski equipment, wearing hats to hear better, getting a visual on eardrums, keeping up appearances at the Farm Show, rugged underwear from Carhartt, kilts for work, rasps vs....

  7. 11th Hour Radio Episode 1-24-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss Chimichangas, lettuce beds, early morning skiing, John's homework overload, scoring lower & lower on math tests, the charms of Sterling Klinck's boat building shop, more clues to a crushed mailbox situation, crashing into things,...

  8. 11th Hour Radio Episode 1-17-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a celebrity texting "near-miss", what happens when Weezer sits next to you on the airplane, quiet lambs vs. the silence of lambs, myths & facts about brain cell repair, when water goes up, headstand shaming, why we like to be sat on…

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  9. 11th Hour Radio Episode 1-10-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss attitudinal variations in drivers who ride your bumper, a habitual inability to iron out some kinks, the nuanced details of "all you can eat", going off your diet for a breakfast sandwich, the non-scientific basis of egg abstinence,...

  10. 11th Hour Radio Episode 1-3-20

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a new look for 2020, how to get drunker by not drinking, confusion caused by chocolate "lint" balls, dueling hot cereal recipes, John's caloric fuel for barn chores, Emily's photo scanning marathon, a merger between the perfect...

  11. 11th Hour Radio Episode 12-27-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss the arduous work of applying lip stain, an almost-encounter with a sideways grain truck, maybe not skating in the rain, Emily's loyalty & a warning to Marshall, Ryan's over-sized song list, all what goes into a stump, mistaking…

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  12. 11th Hour Radio Episode 12-20-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss the word "squirrel", the rites of slow eating, using a baby blender, cheese graters vs. tree shredders, a dairy-themed key chain, new ways to stress your jeans, the candy product a.k.a. "hundreds & thousands", Emily's use of the…

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  13. 11th Hour Radio Episode 12-13-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss the final days of Emily's 1960s goldenrod drapes, a home improvement project gone awry, what was & was not left on the rug by cats, New Hampshire's lame symbols of freedom, the origins of pocket lint, virtue signaling with kale,...

  14. 11th Hour Radio Episode 12-6-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss Vermonter idioms, the supremacy of Emily's hats, giving yourself permission to turn up the thermostat, Kendra's space heaters, roommates before coffee, a new look at modern maturity, the demise of the Snickers bar, how to not trash...

  15. 11th Hour Radio Episode 11-29-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss holiday food comas, creepy ring tones, Chelsea's famous wind harp and its contribution to Hollywood sound effects, the righteousness of those who eat plain yogurt, remembering Flash Cubes, new studies linking contagious yawning to...

  16. 11th Hour Radio Episode 11-22-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss why the campfire was a flop, being controlled by your car maladies, Emily's past life as French royalty, perfecting picnic table placement, the sinking generator situation, a blue bird day in Barnard, a weekend of Seussical, the…

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  17. 11th Hour Radio Episode 11-15-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss the return of scrunchies, what they left out of the bible, a recitation of the periodic table, memorizing Billy Joel, a fight over apple-scented Jolly Balls, when horses play with dogs, setting boundaries at the middle school dance,...

  18. 11th Hour Radio Episode 11-8-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss how to disguise your head size with hats, showing off "the plank", the ruination of spelunking, when boys aim for the nuts, Jasper the cat's Facebook page, Brock's fear of his dog bowl, family repositories of trivia, being roped into...

  19. 11th Hour Radio Episode 11-1-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss windy conditions, Monsoon Halloween, retiring the tub toys, being stuck in place, the odd messaging of motel marquee signs, flooding in Eden, disaster puns, when your name matches your profession, how to refer to certain functions…

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  20. 11th Hour Radio Episode 10-25-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a longhorn in trouble, how pets might turn lethal, questionable updates on the Lincoln Gap, Gary's cows, rules for waving to strangers, Lady's protruding dog's head, letting go of Halloween, early Christmas, a clown princess, bald...

  21. 11th Hour Radio Episode 10-18-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss drafty windows, an argument for skirts, the timeless fashion trope "beauty is pain", the last of the red maples, burning more wood to save on oil, a plan for improving taxation, a future without rural living, the ten most popular...

  22. 11th Hour Radio Episode 10-11-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss when you mistake a chainsaw for a planer, a laundry quandary, missing the grange hall supper, overdoing it at the "all-you-can-eat" breakfast, how much bacon, the consequences of being a woodpecker, losing your tan, Emily's inventory...

  23. 11th Hour Radio Episode 10-4-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss the corn qualities of candy corn, how lowering your expectations can be a successful strategy, our sponsors, cleaning toilets, what happens when the "do not drive on the lawn" sign gets removed, hives vs. an itch, the joy of gigantic...

  24. 11th Hour Radio Episode 9-27-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a water buffalo sighting, the dangers of step stools, a new kind of flossing, waking up with vertigo, unpacking the common use of the word "suck", practicing a minimalistic social life, using soft serve as leverage to control your...

  25. 11th Hour Radio Episode 9-20-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe and guest host Ira discuss "Fair Crud", the comforting confines of a colonial kitchen, age limits for bumper cars, trying to reach Eli, the baby on the wheel barrow, a poison ivy situation, a diaper metaphor, whether or not babysitting is...

  26. 11th Hour Radio Episode 9-6-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a close call on the highway, teaching teenagers to drive, mixed signals from the poet flagman, coyote calls, dog barking & insomnia, the possible long lasting effects of your ringtone choices, the surprise of a Sunday phone repair…

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  27. 11th Hour Radio Episode 8-30-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a rough week, digestive tea, soothing liquids, an update for Kristina's lawn aeration job, a dog urine dilemma, being not liked, tip-toers of the world, the Viking role model, a fancy word for a fancy sideboard, where Florida meets...

  28. 11th Hour Radio Episode 8-23-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss singers getting electric shocks from microphones, new wind chimes at the daycare, first world problems at the gnome & fairy village, Kurt, Eminem and our children, Bob Dylan's only meal at the Fox Stand, a hernia averted, sad news...

  29. 11th Hour Radio Episode 8-16-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss sound check, eloquent words from our friend Courtney, an epic vacation, broken tractors, rainbow lightning, close encounters with star fish, a one-car family, when your boys become men, new footwear, honing in on lawn aeration, a…

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  30. 11th Hour Radio Episode 7-26-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss who can wear a sundress, being chronically too busy, mediocre "self care" advice, irritating sympathy, real bootstraps, Brock's decision to eat Emily's calfskin boots, pumping gas in a hoop skirt, trying to ID the farmer with red...

  31. 11th Hour Radio Episode 7-19-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss questioning your moisturizer, skepticism about coconut oil, the sloth fad, a crooked shade, how Butch calls a waiter, a gig with patio heaters at Vermont Castings, finally coming to terms with flesh colored crayons, a fondness for...

  32. 11th Hour Radio Episode 7-12-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss Syd Straw's emergency housing, girl DJs, special security arrangements for the dog show, what it means to be "intact", a bar in the barn, the trouble with wine glasses, mice in the sink & on the buffet table, a battery replacement...

  33. 11th Hour Radio Episode 7-5-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss dysfunctional jacks, an enigmatic lava lamp, the tomboy days, Lady's loss of hair, a love story about the Milky Way, similarities between cats and cows, dangers of driving with the windows down, why Emily was seen wandering ditches…

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  34. 11th Hour Radio Episode 6-28-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe along with guest host Ira discuss what hides in armpits, a new use for sticky tape, a blue ribbon for country creativity, the premature demise of the new used mower, whether or not mini-golf is a sport, when adults go on a L.A.R.P., how...

  35. 11th Hour Radio Episode 6-21-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss the power of "Yes", a case of hacking laryngitis, trucker's vs. baseball caps, insects in your shoes, a take-down of the human race, going with the flow of illness, a promise to give advance warning, wedding exhaustion, a lame eighth...

  36. 11th Hour Radio Episode 6-14-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a little notebook for ABC gum, the summer color of Creamsicle, dealing with pollen, dancing with "The Great Riddle", flagman Paul Easton's cheery wave, not being dead, the invasion of Sky Net, Ira's retreat to sitting in cardboard...

  37. 11th Hour Radio Episode 6-7-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss getting the hang of it, knowing all the buttons, evil twin appliance repair, the merits of the inexpensive shop vac, cat vs. dog shedding, rural drug busts, Zen enlightenment through sweeping, more on the Tom Petty model Pono, a…

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  38. 11th Hour 5-31-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a free chair give-a-way, what happened to Harold Luce's tables, whether or not to leave John alone with brides-to-be, the dangers of local satire, funny things that cows get into, a film stunt gone awry, a popular idiom for bribe...

  39. 11th Hour Radio Episode 5-24-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a short history of multi-tasking, when being competent isn't enough, a pro bono gardening job, how the vet's dog Jake showed off, analysis of a horse's bite and a visitor who should have known better, the confusing nature of…

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  40. 11th Hour Radio Episode 5-17-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss Emily's weird problem with her sinuses, a lack of burping function, how it feels to be six, several reasons why the illuminati might like New Zealand, a comparison between pretzels and rebar, processed food and weight gain, an old…

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  41. 11th Hour Radio Episode 5-10-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss removing gum from folding chairs, how a sleep deficit spiraled downwards, help for insomniacs, running from killer bees, unraveling governmental chaos, trying to calm the citizenry, legislators who actually listen, whether or not…

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  42. 11th Hour Radio Episode 5-3-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss mixed feelings about bluegrass, rain depression, when things are a wreck, a dorky hat, dreading the bride's arrival, noon vs. 12 am, skipping out on work, charming your audience with bloopers, chasing the elusive yellow lilac, tips…

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  43. 11th Hour Radio Episode 4-26-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss trying to shove license plates in your purse, a strange case of problematic toe pain, the night Emily dropped three pizzas in the road, discoveries while painting the bathroom, paying your kids to massage your feet, in search of an…

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  44. 11th Hour Radio Episode 4-19-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss more about Vermont's secret tunnels that start at the tax department building, how underground travel may elicit a claustrophobic response, a flood warning at the law school parking lot, measuring your winter productivity, an epic…

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  45. 11th Hour Radio Episode 4-12-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss wiggling, therapeutic swearing, Emily's identification with Ramona, upgrading "nerd", a disappointing creemee at the legislative dinner, an illusory cheese club, a spiritual awakening at Jiffy Lube, compulsively checking your…

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  46. 11th Hour Radio Episode 3-29-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a song about fish, the hood, a whole bunch of mud, more on the charmed star behind John's book collection, a mystical roof leak, the relationship issues behind clutter, tubs of Lycra, three timeless hours with Ronni, pros and cons of...

  47. 11th Hour Radio Episode 3-22-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss some driving difficulties, what holds us up, spring plowing, a brush hog metaphor, tips for stability when the road is slushy, more specifics on the mean nursing home lady, an insult involving sheep, when to go public with your…

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  48. 11th Hour Radio Episode 3-15-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss how to choose a good rubber boot, nostalgia for orthopedic shoes, cement blocks in the back of your truck, ski lift disasters, bad exit ramps, climbing hills on skins, gender switching Eagles lyrics for fun, a morbid fascination with...

  49. 11th Hour Radio Episode 3-8-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss a pink outfit, the confusing story of Grammy Sammy, a mental health day for Eli, hidden squeaking, how phone-phobic DJs might run an on-air telethon, whether or not Rob makes dairy products, farmers in the grocery store, Liam's…

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  50. 11th Hour Episode 3-1-19

    In this episode co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe discuss correcting the "like" habit, the sister bubble, an impending fundraiser, a tale of two barns, the stupidest kind of junk mail, wild swerving, plastic solar highways, a fond goodbye to macadam, the ins & outs of micro-blading…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe debrief their week with humorous banter and philosophical musings related to the ups and downs of being artist-types trying to make ends meet in rural Vermont. Poking fun at themselves all the while, these unlikely friends bridge a 20 year age gap to share their unique perspectives on life, the pursuit of creative self-employment in small town America, and the week's best misadventures. Each episode includes interludes of homegrown music from Kristina and friends. Based on their live radio show broadcast Fridays at 11 a.m. on Royalton Community Radio, WFVR-LP, South Royalton, Vermont.

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Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe

Produced by Kristina Stykos

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What is 11th Hour Radio about?

Co-hosts Kristina Stykos and Emily Howe debrief their week with humorous banter and philosophical musings related to the ups and downs of being artist-types trying to make ends meet in rural Vermont. Poking fun at themselves all the while, these unlikely friends bridge a 20 year age gap to share...

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