Pioneer Valley Life

Conversation with Ilene Roizman and Alex Tracy-D'Unger of the Easthampton Tenants Union.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Homar Gomez who is the Massachusetts Hampshire District 2 State Representative.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Julie Tuman of Crooked Stick Pops.

A conversation with Valerie D'Aquisto, Associate Director of Programs and Services for Highland Valley Elder Services.

Pioneer Valley Life conversation with Nan Parati from Ashfield. Nan is a sign writer, a podcaster, former owner of Elmers store, a Greenfield Recorder columnist and more.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Angela Park, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. and the 52 Sumner venue. Angela talks about all of the interesting events that take place at the venue.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Mickey Rathbun. One along with many other occupations, Mickey is the author of The Real Gatsby: George Gordon Moore. The Real Gatsby won the 2024 Best Indie Book Award for Family Biography.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Lindsay LaBonte who is the Branch Manager at Applied Mortgage! Lindsay talks about her expertise with home buying/mortgages and touches on the past, present and future for home buyers. Not only is she a Branch Manager but, she also has her own show here at E•Media called Real People, Real Estate!

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features the Western Mass Hemp team, Brian and Michael Lupario. They talk about their experience running a hemp business and the benefits hemp brings to the community. Drop them a like and subscribe for more educational content.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Tara Brewster who is the VP Business Development & Director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank. Check out Tara's experience living in the Pioneer Valley and drop her a like!

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Nicole LaChapelle, who is the Mayor of Easthampton, MA. Nicole talks about her career history which led her to becoming a mayor. Watch now to learn more about the mayor of Easthampton and drop her a like!

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Bill Newman, a Civil Right & Civil Liberties Lawyer. James and Bill discuss the current political climate of the United States. Check it out!

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Forrest McSweeney. He's the President of The Uplift Project, his organization helps fund businesses in Guyana.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Andrew Morehouse, the Executive Director of The Food Bank of Western Mass. Check out Andrews 20 year history with the food bank and all the great values they bring to the Western Mass. community!

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Ruthy Woodring, Ruthy is the co-founder of the Pedal People who also lives in a co-op in Florence, MA called the Flo-op! Check out Ruthy's story and drop a like/subscribe!

This episode features the very own producer of the show, James Sullivan. Thomas Draudt hosts this episode bringing us through James's long diverse career path. Check this episode out to learn about the producer of Pioneer Valley Life.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Tom Goldscheider. Tom wears one of many hats, one of them being a public historian. He has published and spoken on original research, worked in musems, taught classes and produced radio programming.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Caroline Ruderman who is a Reiki & Intuition Mentor. Take a look at Carolines story and how she became a Reiki.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Tony Vacca, he is the Director of World Rhythms & Co-founder of the Senegal-America Project. During the episode he performs acts using the balafon and drums, Mbria and donso ngoni. Check out Tonys vibe and give him a like a subscribe!

This episode features Kim Chin-Gibbons, she's a musician and apprentice guitar maker. During the episode she plays one of her songs dedicated to her best friend.

The second part of episode 17 with Thomas Draudt features a conversation about TV shows he directed/produced later in his career, including This Old House and many more!

Part 1 of this two part episode features Thomas Draudt. He's had a long career of directing/producing TV. Check out the early parts of Thomas's career in community TV here in the Pioneer Valley. Always remember to like or subscribe for more episodes of Pioneer Valley Life.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features a second interview with Richard Richardson and the creation and building of the Circle of Life installation at the Three Sisters Sanctuary in Goshen, MA.

This episode of Pioneer Valley features Peter J. Newland, he has been the lead singer in the band Fat for 50 years and he has seen the live music scene in the Valley go through many changes, held on 8/1/24.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Richard Richardson, an environmental artist and the creator of the Three Sisters Sanctuary in Goshen, MA.

This episode features Ed Malachowski, he volunteers at Northampton's Valley Free Radio and is the host of two shows, held on 6/18/24.

This episode features Ed Malachowski, he volunteers at Valley Free Radio and is the host of two shows, held on 6/18/24.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Dawn Graichen-Moore, Program Manager for the Easthampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center. As well as, Ashley Fraga, Outreach Coordinator at the Easthampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Homar Gomez, President of the Easthampton City Council, held on 2/22/24.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Michael Garjian, who works with and builds biochar manufacturing systems. He believes in environment, energy, and economy.

Manna is a standalone nonprofit, serving over 1,500 meals per week between St. John’s kitchen and Edwards Church. Also, the Manna Community Center provides services for our friends that are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Originally broadcast on 1.25.24.

This episode features Dave Hayes, the 'weather nut'. He produces his own meteorology content and updates the public about the weather. He has over 50,000 people following him.

This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Craig Della Penna an advocate for rail trails in New England, held on 9/27/23.

Pioneer Valley Life is a podcast hosted by James Sullivan. This podcast was held on 9/14/23 featuring Glenn Siegel, director of Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares.

Pioneer Valley Life is hosted by James Sullivan, this episode features Chip Ainsworth, a long time local sports journalist.

This episode features Michael Ford, who talks about being an African-American moving to the Pioneer Valley in the 1970s, and his educational career at UMass and at Hampshire College.

Pioneer Valley Life is a podcast produced by James Sullivan, featuring conversations about life in the Pioneer Valley area of Western Massachusetts. This episode features our very own E•Media staff, Executive Director, Jeff Mastroianni and Production Coordinator, Jackson Foote.

The first episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Terry Marashlian a sculptor and installation artist based in Northfield Massachusetts. www.terrymarashlian.com

James Sullivan, a resident of Easthampton , MA, created a video podcast about life in the Pioneer Valley area of Western Massachusetts.