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Connecticut Show
by Connecticut Show
New to the area, Terrance and Travis try to understand New England culture as they explore local living, must-see destinations, and landmark events.
Episodes
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Episode 100: It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
With a tip of the hat, and a sunset to find, this was the Connecticut Show
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Episode 99: Final Show Eve and our last trip around New England
We are one episode away from the end of the road, and today we're discussing our final recommendations. Josue Quiles joins us for the last few minutes to call out some places we missed.
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Episode 98: Pirate ghosts and one last Halloween
We couldn't say goodbye without honoring our listener-favorite Halloween theme. This year, we're talking the pirate ghosts of New England. Ever wonder why pirates spent so much time here? Want to know what happened to them? Want to know where they haunt today? Join us for this, our 98th episode…
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Episode 97: Just Desserts
With three episodes left before we bid our adieu, we taking one more look at the state desserts of New England. In studio we ask the question, what does apple pie with a slice of cheese taste like, because apparently one state here has a fixin' for said dish. Join us as we try what we can and…
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Episode 96: On Terrence and movies
In this our 96th episode, Terrence tells us about the movies that shaped him. We discuss dance movies, Spike Lee, Ryan Coogler, and more.
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Episode 95: The bonus athlete episode
And more on athletes! As we were wrapping up our last episode, it was clear the Lebron vs Jordan topic was not going away Alexis Monteiro agreed to stick around as we keep the conversation going.
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Episode 94: Athletes that changed it all
In our 94th episode we invite Alexis Moteiro to studio to chat the greatest athletes of all time.
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Episode 93: Embracing a New England identity
As we near our final episodes, Terrence and Travis realize they're at very different places than when they started the show. In 2022 they were trying to figure this place out. Now, it's part of who they are.
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Episode 92: The Mixed up 91s episode
Sorry, we had the wrong description on the wrong show! This week we're discussing snow stories, radioactive stress tests, and the dangers of Mt Washington. Just a few notes on gloves and, did you know Travis grew up in Southern California? All that and more on this our 91st episode of the CT Show.
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Episode 91: What was Ned talking about
We mixed up the episodes. This was actually... well I don't remember. I think the winter olympics
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Episode 90: The Devil and Elijah Corey
It's been 90 episodes since we've started the Connecticut Show, and we've been talking about this book Travis has been chipping away at since episode one. It took a tragedy, some healing, and Dia Des los Muertos to make it finally happen, but it's out there now and we're going to talk about "The...
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Episode 89: "AAA, do better..."
Josue Quiles joins us to discuss the most expensive sweater ever purchased. Also, were you expecting a TEMU delivery the other day but the "arriving today" status suddenly changed? We may know the reason. Pull up a chair and hear the tale on this, the 89th episode, of the Connecticut Show.
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Episode 88: What did Diddy do and facts about food
Yes, yes we are going to help you decide how long you should keep something in your refrigerator in this episode. Not only do we deep dive into when pizza becomes dangerous, but Travis finally understands the difference between Bad Boy and Death Row Records. We talk the Diddy doc and who killed...
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Episode 87: Coaching UConn football
In this latest episode of the Connecticut Show, Terrence and Travis discuss the pressing issue here in the state of Connecticut: what does UConn football’s future look like with a new coach. Also, we chat weather, bobcats, and why Governor Lamont is a feckless candidate that should not run again.
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Episode 86: It’s a Different World, James
On this our 86th episode, we’re chatting Different World and Fresh Prince when we’re not getting to the bottom of international art heists.
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Episode 85: Connecticut Show’s team is Gotham FC
Terrence has done his first ever New England Patriots game, and Travis sure loves his NWSL soccer. If you loved the NY Gotham taking down KC as much as we did, this is the show for you.
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Episode 84: Am I a bad person
Want to know if vegan cupcakes can pass as actual dessert? Also, ever ask yourself if you’re a good person. We explore these deep questions along with southern stereotypes and if being nice is a good thing.
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Episode 83: The greatests of all time episode
Terrence and Travis just hit record while their pre-show conversation is going and chat the greatest of all times in sports, movies, music, and goodness knows what else. Come hang out with us and send us your comments on what we got wrong.
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Episode 82: Come walk with us around Horsebarn Hill
It's late, the frogs and crickets are humming, couples are making out, and Travis and Terrence go looking for bears on Horsebarn Hill.
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Episode 81: Contracts in blood and other questions
We're counting down to our final episode. We think the Connecticut Show will end at episode 100 and we want to know how you think it should end. Also, we touch on Maine towns and landlocked sushi.
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Episode 80: Mormonism and pre-show conversations
It starts with Mormons, moves to tar and feathers, and then the New England connection to loyalists. It does too make sense! Just listen to this, the 80th episode of the Connecticut Show.
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Episode 79: Terrence, Tracksmith, and running New England
Terrence travels to Boston to meet with Erica Stanley-Dottin and Matt Taylor of Team Tracksmith, where they discuss 4-hour marathons, copyrighting the red, white, and blue, and give a final answer to that always important question, who are the grey boys? Or is it, what are the grey boys? It will...
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Episode 78: the lazy airport show
Just a quiet conversation about sleeping in an airport and old timey watering holes.
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Episode 77: We are not a sports show
Almost 80 episodes into the Connecticut Show, we realize that maybe we lean heavy on the sports. So, we do what any good hosts of a New England show would do with such a realization, we talk BYU Football, how NIL is impacting college sports, and when to invite your parents to a Juneteenth party.
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Episode 76: Sole Searching and Pizza Wars
In this our 76th episode of the Connecticut Show we're chatting New England running shoes, chess tips, and those New York signs claiming Connecticut has the best pizza. We call the number on the billboard and find out who's behind them.
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Episode 75: On Harvard and New England singers
We're chatting famous singers by New England state and graduating from Harvard. Also, in this our 75th episode, we've got the history of magic stones and where the term Brass Monkey came from.
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Episode 74: Track moms and Harvard politics
In this episode of The Connecticut Show, hosts Terrence and Travis break down a shocking incident at Yale University where a track mom was mowed over during a meet, raising urgent questions about safety and oversight in elite track and field events. The conversation heats up as they turn to…
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Episode 73: On plantations and wineries
So much to talk about on this half-way-to-halloween episode. Terrence returns from an unusual family history tour, we can't let go of the Wildquack Duck Festival, and Travis and Terrence watch the UConn women bring home another championship. That and so much more on this 73rd episode of the...
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Episode 72: M and M chat whiskey, music, and D.A.R.E
Marianne and Meghan have hit episode 72! On this week's episode they're back to chat about cider houses and Irish Rap -- as you do in New England! Also, there are a lot of great music festivals coming our way in 2025. Want to know where? This is the episode for you.
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Episode 71: Fake Nikes and Big Team Sales
On this our 71st episode of the Connecticut Show, Terrance and Travis break down the New England styles of running shoes and also what it takes to own a basketball franchise. Also, we're asking you what it takes to be the greatest of all time. We want you to answer that question for us.
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Episode 70: Casino heist and spring festivals
On this our 70th episode of the Connecticut Show, we finally get that casino heist story from Urugay. Also, wondering what spring festivals to visit while in New England this year, we've got that list which includes a rubber ducky river race we may just need to attend.
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Episode 69: Where we disagree on school debt
In this, the most heated episode of the Connecticut Show, Travis and Terrence roll up their sleeves and battle it out concerning predatory education spending. Just kidding, we mostly agree, but it's a bit of a detour from our usual happy New England episodes.
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Episode 68: performance enhancing high schoolers
On this, our 68th episode of the Connecticut Show, Travis and Terrence discuss some old found footage, the best hiking trails in New England, and a high schooler Travis is pretty sure is taking something to jump as far as he’s jumping.
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Episode 67: The Connecticut Sound
It's cold here in New England and we're wondering if it's time for us to change the name of the Long Island Sound to the Connecticut Sound. We also discuss a little about the gambling culture here, the Mohegan Tribe, and the Foxwood Casino.
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Episode 66: A new season at WHUS
We're back at WHUS for season 6 and couldn't be happier. In this very breezy episode, we chat about where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. Mostly we just chat though. Catching up and kicking off a new season here at the Connecticut Show.
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Episode 65: Where we don't get political
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.
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Episode 63: Where we talk about the election
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...
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Episode 62: Spooky stories about Rhode Island
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.
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Episode 61: A Race for Catherine
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...
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Episode 60: Chicago, Boston, and the Northern Lights
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.
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Episode 59: The park for those lost to time
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...
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Episode 58: Gun violence and bipartisan lobbyists
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…
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Episode 57: Running New England
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."
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Episode 56: The Grover's Mill and Expensive Hartford episode
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…
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Episode 55: Travis and Marianne write a book
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...
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Episode 54: The back-to-school episode... and football
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...
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Episode 53: New England Chickadee
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…
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Episode 52: What exactly is Martha’s Vineard?
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.
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Episode 51: Comparing New England to Utah and South Carolina
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.
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Episode 50: A breezy look at 50 episodes of the Connecticut Show
It's all in the name. This is quite simply a breezy look at 50 episodes of the Connecticut Show.
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