So New England with Ian Brownhill

What happens when a Georgia girl moves to Boston and never looks back? You get Caroline Barry.This week, Ian and RJ sit down with the Make Boston Home creator (nearly 200K followers) for a fresh-eyes take on New England. She ranks all six states, explains why "bless your heart" would start a fight in Boston, reveals how she built her entire real estate business on Instagram, and tells the story of hiking Katahdin's terrifying Knife's Edge — plus the time Tyler Perry filmed a movie in her childhood home. Funny, sharp, and proudly New England now.Find Caroline at @makebostonhome. Follow So New England for new episodes every week — life's better in New England.

A floor-sweeper made a handshake deal to save a failing dealership, then lied about his age to become the youngest Volkswagen dealer in America. That was 1948 — and his family still runs the business today.This week on the So New England Business Spotlight, Ian Brownhill sits down with Brad Scott, owner of Scott's Volkswagen in East Providence, Rhode Island, for the full 78-year, three-generation family story. Brad also gets refreshingly honest about the car business — why dealers barely profit on new cars, whether paying cash matters, the truth about end-of-month deals, and why his single-location family model lets them treat customers better than the corporate giants. He even makes the case that the VW R32 drives better than a Porsche. You can find Scott's Volkswagen at scottvw.com. Follow So New England for new episodes every week — life's better in New England.

Boston content creator Marc Lewis doesn't hold back — and this episode proves it.This week on the So New England Podcast, Ian Brownhill and RJ sit down with Marc Lewis, one of New England's most prolific and unfiltered content creators, known for his food reviews, honest takes, and golf course reviews you can actually trust.Marc gets candid about the road that got him here, including the three-year gambling addiction he overcame before going full-time into content. He explains why he treats every piece of content like an audition, and gets into the real state of being a creator in 2026 — the algorithm chaos, the parasocial relationships, the platforms that actually pay, and why everyone claims to hate content creators until they need one.Then the hot takes start flying. Marc names his most overrated things in New England, with Plymouth Rock and the lobster roll both taking serious hits. He ranks all six New England states (sorry, Vermont), power-ranks the Boston sports teams with a controversial choice at number one, and explains why getting roasted is the ultimate New England sign of love. The guys also cover their most absurd "fat moments," the eternal rotary debate, and the greatest Boston movies ever made.You can find Marc on Instagram at @marclew1s.Follow the So New England Podcast for new episodes every week. Don't forget — life's better in New England!

What if picking up a stone could connect you to thousands of years of history? That's the idea behind the No Fame Games — and on June 13th, it's coming to New England.This week on the So New England Business Spotlight, Ian Brownhill and RJ sit down with Josh Mackintosh, the private chef and cultural steward behind the first-ever Celtic Strength World Championship in Milford, Massachusetts.Josh explains how stone lifting is like time travel, the story of the 370-pound famine stone freighted from Ireland to Boston, and how the games are reviving Irish collar-and-elbow wrestling — a sport once practiced by George Washington. The timing is serendipitous too: June 13th is the day Scotland returns to the World Cup at Gillette Stadium, 25 minutes away, with talk of 40,000 Scots in town. Josh walks through the whole festival, from Highland Games and a Guinness beer garden to live music, food trucks, kids' activities, and Sheena Melwani singing the national anthem. And he shares the real meaning behind the name — honoring the unsung heroes and ancestors who never got the spotlight.It's a family-friendly festival for everyone, Celtic heritage or not. Saturday, June 13th in Milford, MA. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $8 for kids. Use promo code SONEWENGLAND for 30 percent off at nofamegames.com.Follow the No Fame Games on Instagram @nofamegame and Facebook at No Fame Games. Follow So New England for new episodes every week — life's better in New England

Bob Dylan went electric on this property in 1965. Now it's home to one of only 275 craft "brew-stilleries" in America — and Brendan O'Donnell is the man running it.This week on the So New England Podcast Business Spotlight Series, Ian Brownhill and RJ go on-site at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. to sit down with CEO Brendan O'Donnell. Brendan moved to Newport from New Jersey in 2014 after meeting his wife in New York City — and never left. Today he runs Newport Craft, Heritage Hospitality (which has acquired legacy Rhode Island restaurants like Brick Alley Pub), and Wally's Wieners, the three-location hot dog and martini concept his team has built from scratch.In this episode, Brendan shares the launch of "It's Called Soccer," Newport Craft's beer designed around the upcoming World Cup. He breaks down why he and his family acquire legacy Rhode Island restaurants instead of building new ones, the "cheat code" of New England restaurant succession, and how Newport Craft has become a venue for Jay Leno comedy shows, the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and one of the most underrated event spaces in Rhode Island. He also shares the cultural history of the property where Bob Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival, and why he believes a soccer field might be in the brewery's future.You'll also hear Brendan's thoughts on Rhode Island as a product-testing market for major brands, how Quonset Point has transformed regional economic opportunity, his honest take on whether New Jersey or Rhode Island has worse drivers, and his perfect New England day.You can find Brendan on LinkedIn as Brendan O'Donnell, and follow Newport Craft at newportcraft.com. Heritage Hospitality information is at heritagehospitality.com.Follow the So New England Podcast for new episodes every week. Don't forget — life's better in New England!

"You're not gonna win the race. You've already won. You showed up." Those were the words Sandy Delli Carpini's father said to her at the starting line of her first 5K — and they've shaped everything she's done since.This week on the So New England Podcast Business Spotlight Series, Ian Brownhill sits down with Sandra "Sandy" Delli Carpini, the woman behind Seasons Corner Market — a Rhode Island-based gas station and convenience store chain with 80 locations across New England. Sandy shares the deeply personal story of her father, who came to America from Italy at age 12 (after being left in Italy as a toddler), became a mechanic in the Army, and opened his first gas station on Angel Street near Brown University. From those origins, Sandy and her family built one of New England's most recognizable convenience store brands.In this episode, we cover:The family origin story and the Italian-Rhode Island connectionWhy she launched the Corner Market Cafe (and how her father's daily 9 AM coffee ritual inspired it)The mom insight that made drive-thrus essential to the brandThe story behind Sunny the mascot (a squeezy toy, an uncle's nickname, and a grandfather's nickname)The Angels Giving Back Foundation honoring her late parentsHow her cashiers stayed in their stores for 48 hours during the historic 54-inch snowstormWhy she considers convenience store workers frontline workersWhy Southern gas station executives "back off" when they meet herHer Italian-American Yankees fan confession (sorry, Patriots — wait, she's still a Pats fan too) Her favorite season in New England (fall, obviously)What her perfect New England day looks likeYou can find Sandy on LinkedIn as Sandra Delli Carpini, and follow Seasons Corner Market at seasonscorner.com or on Instagram @SeasonsCornerMarket.Join Sandy at the Angels Giving Back 5K on June 6th at Citizens Bank in Johnston, Rhode Island. Sign up at angelsgivingback.com. The foundation supports the Alzheimer's Society, the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, and the Tomorrow Fund.Follow the So New England Podcast for new episodes every week. Don't forget — life's better in New England!

"It's basically a way to make work suck less." That's how Paul Critchley explains his job at backyard barbecues — and after this episode, you'll understand exactly what he means.This week on the So New England Podcast Business Spotlight Series, Ian Brownhill and RJ sit down with Paul Critchley, owner of New England Lean Consulting — a regional firm helping manufacturers, machine shops, and small businesses across New England operate smarter, faster, and with less stress. Born and raised in Maine, Paul spent 20+ years in mechanical engineering and operations across automotive parts, medical devices, and military jet engines before going out on his own in 2015. Today, his firm works with everyone from two-brother machine shops to Brown University.In this episode, we cover:What lean consulting actually is (it's not Bar Rescue, but close)The seven wastes that quietly cost New England businesses millionsWhy workers sometimes ask "are we going out of business?" when business is actually boomingThe factory worker whose life genuinely changed because of operational improvementsThree questions every business owner should ask themselves right nowWhy communication is almost always the real bottleneckPaul's date night spent mentally auditing a bar's kitchen layout (yes, his wife was there)Why he can't shop at Stop & Shop or Home Depot anymoreThe box of wire from 1986 that an engineer refused to throw awayThe welder who threatened to zap him with a torch (and became his biggest advocate)His honest ranking of the six New England statesWhy he refuses to drive in Boston anymoreThe stranger who saved his life in the Financial District with one Boston-flavored sentenceYou can find Paul at NewEnglandLean.com, on LinkedIn as Paul Critchley, and on Instagram at @NewEnglandLeanGuy.Follow the So New England Podcast for new episodes every week. Don't forget — life's better in New England.

"New England is better than Old England" — a British couple just said it on the podcast, and we're never letting them take it back.This week on the So New England Podcast, host Ian Brownhill and co-host RJ welcome Juliette and Ollie — aka The Brits in Boston — for a deep, funny, and surprisingly emotional conversation about what it's like to move from East London to the United States and fall in love with New England in the process. Two and a half years into their American life, the couple shares their honest perspective on what makes Boston, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts unlike anywhere else on earth.In this episode, we cover:How a childhood Celtics jersey foreshadowed Ollie's move to BostonWhy Juliette cried walking through Beacon Hill for the first timeA defense of British food (and the truth about Indian cuisine in the UK)Why American Chinese food got them 5 million views on TikTokThe differences between London, Boston, and New York CityThe stranger who gave them his lake house in Rangeley, MaineCape Cod vs. coastal Maine — and the verdict from a British couplePremier League vs. Boston sports culture (and the term "geezer bird")Lobster roll: hot butter or cold mayo? A real married-couple debateTheir honest ranking of all six New England statesThe most overrated and most underrated things about New EnglandSaying "Pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd" in a British accentYou can find Juliette and Ollie at @juliet.amy_ on Instagram and TikTok, and on YouTube as Brits in Boston.Follow the So New England Podcast for new episodes every week. Don't forget — life's better in New England.

Gianna, aka New England Guidebook, joins the pod to talk all things New England travel, food, hidden gems, and local adventures.From Acadia and Southwest Harbor to Bristol, Vermont, Newport, Providence, Newburyport, Cambridge, and the White Mountains, Gianna shares her favorite places to visit across the region. The crew also gets into New England state rankings, why Maine might have it all, why Connecticut pizza deserves respect, why Mass takes some heat, and how creators balance hyping up local businesses while protecting nature.

Vermont isn’t just foliage and maple syrup… 🍁On this episode of the So New England Podcast, we sit down with Erin Torres from Travel Like A Local Vermont to break down what Vermont is REALLY like — from hidden gems and backroad adventures to small-town culture, local food, and the lifestyle that keeps people coming back.We get into:The most underrated things to do in VermontWhy “just drive” might be the best travel adviceThe truth about Vermont tourism and small businessesCreamies, cheese, and local food cultureLife as a Vermont realtor and content creatorWhat makes Vermont different from the rest of New EnglandIf you’ve ever thought about visiting Vermont… or think you already understand it — this episode might change your mind.

Dating today feels like a game—and not a fun one. Apps, ghosting, unrealistic expectations… it’s no wonder people are frustrated.In this episode, we sit down with the creator of Stoop Dating, a viral New England dating experience bringing real, face-to-face connection back into the spotlight. We dive into why dating apps are failing, how social media has changed relationships, and what it actually takes to find something real in today’s world.If you’ve ever thought “dating sucks right now”… you’re not alone.

On episode 2 of So New England Business Spotlight, Ian and RJ sit down with Ted and Jon Stricklin from Experience RI to talk all things Rhode Island travel, history, tourism, and local experiences. From Providence and Newport to Block Island, scenic day trips, hidden gems, and the stories that make Little Rhody such a unique place, this episode is a full look at why Rhode Island has way more to offer than people realize.If you love Rhode Island, New England culture, local business, travel, food, history, and discovering the best of the Ocean State, this one’s for you.More Experience RI: YoutubeInstagramWebsite

On the very first episode of So New England Business Spotlight, Ian Brownhill sits down with Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, to talk about 401 Gives and the real impact it has on nonprofits across the state.They break down how 401 Gives works, why Rhode Island nonprofits need support more than ever, how even a small donation can make a difference, and what Rhode Islanders can do to give back through money, time, advocacy, and community action.This is a conversation about local impact, philanthropy, and what it really means to show up for Rhode Island.Learn more at 401gives.org

Boston’s food scene is one of the best in the country… but is it overrated?This week, we sit down with Tommy DeVito of DeVito Food Reviews to talk about his rise as one of New England’s fastest-growing food creators. With over 100K followers, Tommy has built his platform by staying authentic, supporting local businesses, and giving honest takes on what’s actually worth eating.We dive into his origin story, how a simple moment at Tasty Burger turned into a full-blown content brand, and what it’s like balancing a full-time job with creating viral food content. Tommy also shares his thoughts on Boston’s Italian food scene, why pizza is the real hidden gem, and how social media is changing the way people discover restaurants.Plus, we get into Rhode Island food culture, street interviews, and what makes New England’s food scene so unique.If you care about food, culture, and building something real from the ground up, this episode delivers.

On this episode of the So New England Podcast, we sit down with Jordan Brocklesby, the creator behind Plates of Portland Maine, to break down why Portland has become one of the most talked-about food cities in New England.We get into what makes the Portland Maine food scene so unique, from standout restaurants and bakeries to food trucks, sushi spots, and the local culture that ties it all together. Jordan shares her journey from Boston to Maine, how she built her platform from scratch, and what it actually takes to turn food content into a full-time business.We also dive into some classic New England debates, including lobster roll hot takes, underrated food scenes across the region, and which state really has the best eats. If you’re a foodie, a small business owner, or just someone who loves New England, this episode delivers a mix of insight, laughs, and real local perspective.

Mirna Valerio — known as The Mirnavator — joins So New England to share her remarkable journey from Brooklyn teacher to globally recognized ultrarunner and outdoor advocate.After a health scare in 2008, Mirna rediscovered running and began documenting her experiences as a fat Black woman in endurance sports. What started as a blog quickly grew into a national platform inspiring thousands of athletes around the world.Now living in Vermont, Mirna spends her time trail running, skiing, cycling, speaking, and helping make the outdoors more accessible to everyone.In this episode we discuss:How Mirna found VermontThe story behind “The Mirnavator”Representation in endurance sportsLife as a professional endurance athleteWhy discipline beats motivationCycling and skiing in VermontNew England culture and outdoor lifeMirna’s story proves that you don’t need permission to start chasing your goals.You just have to begin.

This week we’re joined by Andy Ferg (North Shore Beefs), the man responsible for turning a “roast beef sandwich” into an entire culture.We get into the real rules of a North Shore beef, what a Super 3-Way actually means, how Beef Madness became a yearly tournament with cheating allegations (naturally), and why cheese on the bottom is the only way the sandwich survives.Plus: Andy ranks all 6 New England states from worst to best, talks New England sports, and explains why the best beef he’s ever had “belongs in the Louvre.”

Jake Polino (Kizo Kicks) joins Ian Brownhill and RJ Travisano to discuss building a global sneaker brand, why he really moved to Florida, and why he still picks furniture out of the trash.In this episode, we sit down with the "Jake of All Trades" himself to talk about the transition from dyeing sneakers in a Massachusetts kitchen to running a multi-million follower brand. Jake reveals the reality of creator payouts in 2026, the truth about "limited" sneaker drops, and why he’ll never buy a BMW again. Plus, we put Jake to the test with our New England state rankings—find out which state he considers "grayed out" and depressing.Follow Jake Polino: Instagram & TikTok: @JakePolino Shop Kizo Kicks: KizoKicks.com Follow So New England: Don't forget to hit the Follow button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

Former college and minor-league hockey player Pat Shea joins the So New England Podcast to talk about hockey culture, viral comedy, and why he walked away from pro hockey to chase creativity.We break down the “Boy Aquarium” trend, the realities of college hockey, creating Full Ride with zero budget, and what it takes to bet on yourself when everyone expects you to stay in your lane.Raw, funny, and very New England.

Boston food grader Key Henson joins the So New England Podcast to break down New England food culture from a transplant’s point of view—and it starts with a hot take: crab might be better than lobster.In this episode, we talk lobster rolls, chowder, oysters, donuts, Boston food culture, and why New Englanders argue about food like it’s a personality trait. Key shares how he built a loyal following through honest food reviews, why Boston food is misunderstood, and how community drives the region’s food scene.We also rank New England states, revisit Boston sports trauma, debate hot vs cold lobster rolls, and explain why food opinions hit different up here.If you love food, Boston culture, or yelling at your phone because someone disrespected your favorite spot—this one’s for you.

What does it take to cook for celebrities, raise $20K for charity, and still make it home for your kids? Chef Kevin Des Chenes breaks it all down.From Food Network fame to private chef dinners across the country, Kevin shares how he built a career on hospitality, hustle, and New England grit. We talk charity work with Make-A-Wish, cooking outside restaurant kitchens, balancing family life, and why great food isn’t about fancy plating—it’s about execution.You’ll hear:​How Kevin transitioned from restaurant kitchens to high-end private dining​Behind-the-scenes Food Network stories and celebrity clients​Why New England creates some of the most resourceful chefs​The real challenges of cooking in other people’s kitchens​His take on social media, influencers, and modern food culture Hosted by Ian Brownhill with co-host RJ Travisano.

Clinton Sparks joins the So New England Podcast for one of our most powerful conversations yet.Born and raised in Dorchester, Clinton breaks down how growing up in Boston shaped his mindset, his work ethic, and his ability to build real value across music, entertainment, and gaming. From working with some of the biggest names in the world to launching the Global Gaming League, this episode is a masterclass in grit, adaptability, and showing up prepared.We talk Boston culture, the music industry, imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.

On this episode of the So New England Podcast, we sit down with Brittany DiCapua from Boston Food Journal to talk food, Maine roots, and what really makes New England special.We get into Boston’s food scene, hidden gems, Michelin star drama, omakase experiences, and why Cape Cod might not deserve the hype. Brittany shares her journey from engineering and IT to becoming one of Boston’s first food influencers, plus how she built a successful agency helping New England small businesses grow online.Add in Salem witch trial ancestry, Diet Coke debates, and plenty of New England pride, and you’ve got one of our most on-brand episodes yet.

On this episode of the So New England Podcast, we’re joined by Steve D’Amato, better known as The Wicked Snackah from Wicked Bites on NESN. A Boston native with a real accent and an even realer food obsession, Steve breaks down how Boston Pizza Wars blew up during COVID, how he landed on NESN, and why the best food in New England isn’t always in Boston.We get into Boston culture, North Shore food supremacy, North End cannolis, steak-and-cheese chaos, and the truth about the Boston accent (it’s bettah rin, not better in). Steve also ranks the New England states, talks charity work, small businesses, and explains why New England is pure, lovable chaos.If you love New England pride, food culture, Boston humor, and unfiltered takes, this one’s for you.

Johnny Hilbrant aka the “PE Guy” joins the So New England Podcast to talk Boston culture, private equity stereotypes, and why New Englanders are blunt, loyal, and allergic to fake people. From Chicago vs Boston to weddings, wealth, bad weather, and brutal honesty, this episode perfectly explains why New England just hits different.

Boston rapper Token joins the So New England Podcast to talk growing up on the North Shore, using music as therapy, and why East Coast artists carry a different work ethic. From mental health to the grind behind half a billion streams, this episode is a real look at what it takes to build something lasting in New England.

Gary Bolles joins Ian and RJ for a raw, funny, and brutally honest conversation about growing up in Southie, fighting through addiction, and finding a second life in standup comedy. We get into Boston culture, viral content, therapy, and what it really takes to put yourself out there. One of our most genuine and meaningful episodes yet.

Origin USA founder Peter Roberts shares how a New England entrepreneur rebuilt American-made manufacturing, partnered with Jocko Willink, and helped launch Jocko Fuel out of the woods of Maine. From losing his first business to resurrecting looms in old New England mills, Pete breaks down how jiujitsu, grit, and “built by freedom” thinking turned Origin USA into a movement, not just a brand.If you love Jocko Willink, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or stories about bringing factory jobs back to American soil, this episode will light a fire under you.

Competitive eating, speed eating, and wild food challenges take center stage as Zona Eats joins So New England for one of our craziest episodes yet.Zach “Zona Eats” Zona breaks down how he went from posting a random meal-prep video to becoming a 250K-follower competitive eater who crushes Big Macs in under a minute. We talk training, stomach capacity, staying in shape while eating 25,000 calories, and the surprisingly wholesome side of the speed-eating community.If you love food content, outrageous challenges, or New England chaos, this episode’s for you.

Chef Ryan Scanlon went from growing up on Martha’s Vineyard to cooking under Gordon Ramsay on Next Level Chef. In this episode he breaks down the reality of filming the show, how chaos in the basement kitchen REALLY works, what it’s like having Gordon as your mentor, and why New England shaped the chef he is today.We dive into Vineyard summers, wild restaurant stories, Boston food takes, private chef life, celebrity clients, and what goes into building a career in the kitchen. If you love New England, food culture, and behind-the-scenes TV stories, this one’s stacked.Chow down and enjoy, folks.

And just like that another episode down and another amazing New Englandah we have here to share with you! Today’s guest, NASCAR driver Tyler Tomassi and boy is this episode pure speed! Tyler joins the boys to discuss where his story began and just how he got into one of the fastest sports around. Tyler gives us an in depth feeling of race day and just how one gets into this field to become a race car driver. Tyler shares the woos to being in New England and how he gets around to being the driver he desires to be! This episode was FAST so buckle up and strap in! And as always folks remember, Life’s Bettah in New England

When it comes to music there are so many talented beautiful people out there who can command your presence with their voice and on this installment of the SO New England Pod we introduce one of those voices and we get to know Rhode Island’s very own, Nick Casey. Nick joins the boys and shares his passion for music and how it’s a true family affair learning that both his mom and dad also have talented musical careers. He shares the typical grind of a traveling musician and some of the fun stories his gathered along the way. Nick even gives us a little taste of an on the spot taste of his sound, the Voice style! Please join us and spread the word of this amazing artist as he represents the genuineness of our beloved New England. And as always folks, remember, Life’s Bettah in New England!

If you know, you know 🍋 This week the boys sit down with Ben Morris from Del’s Lemonade — the frozen treat that’s been cooling New Englanders since 1840. From the brand’s roots in Cranston, RI to its spot at Fenway Park and Gillette, Ben shares the history, flavors, and New England pride behind the lemon that defines summer.

Welcome back to another amazing episode of the SO NE PODCAST, this weeks guest is Sammie Herrick who joins the boys to share her lifestyle, stories, travels and much more! Sammie comes to us proudly from the Seaport of Boston and dives right into her life story of growing up in N.E., becoming a demon deacon and even her time spent over seas. We get a crash course on the vegan lifestyle and some amazing lessons on the way. Sammie explains her love for N.E. And what it’s like balancing content creation and a full time job. Also, spoiler alert, we get the backstory of her beloved Fig! Definitely an episode you don’t want to miss so as always please enjoy and remember folks. Life’s Bettah in New England! More Sammie Herrick:Website: https://www.sammieherrick.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammieherrick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammieherrick

On today’s episode of the SO New England Podcast the boys head out of the studio for a field trip! We were lucky enough to get invited to a staple in New England, Legal Sea Foods where we got to sit down and interview COO Matthew King. We learned all about Matt’s journey and how he started out going to school for culinary all the way up to present time where he is the head of one of the biggest staples in N.E. We got to hear some awesome stories from Matt’s travels and even some hard lessons he learned a long the way. We get to dive into some cuisine and hear all about the inspiration that Matt and his team try to accomplish when it comes to bringing dishes to life and making their customers want to come back. This was a super fun episode and we hope you enjoy and if you head to Legal Sea Foods anytime soon, tell em the SO NE POD Sent you! And remember folks, life’s Bettah in New England!More Legal Seafoods:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalseafoodsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legalseafoodsWebsite: https://www.legalseafoods.com/

On this episode of the SO NE POD we dive in with our amazing guest, Rhode Island native Elizabeth Beisel. This former Olympian now turned musician shares her journey as a young teenager filling out a life long dream, to a now proud musician as she learns an entirely new passion. Elizabeth joins the boys and discusses growing up and being in such a different place than most kids her age. She shares her love for swim and what lead her to join some of the most amazing athletes on the planet as an Olympian showing her skills on the biggest of stages. Not only repping New England but making the USA proud as well. She shares why little Rhody will always be home and what life is for her now that she conquered her dream and what’s next for her on this wild journey we call life. Enjoy as the boys host this amazing New Englandah and remember folks, life’s Bettah in New England!

As New Englandah’s we always get so caught up in our “typical” food with the flare of being so close to the ocean sometimes we forget we can slay the meats as well! And look no further then Dom’s Sausage and owner Mr. Domenic Botticelli! Since 1936, three generations providing Boston with some of the tastiest meats around. Don joins the boys and let me tell you, the mouths were watering and the taste buds were sizzling because this episode was delicious! Dom shares with us the history of Dom’s Sausage, starting from his grandfather in a small 2,000 square foot building to now a 10,000 square foot space AND growing! The journey it’s been to learn and adapt as the times go and just how much fun it can be a long the way. He shares just enough of his secrets to keep you wanting more and talks his personal favorites with the boys! Make sure if you listen to this episode you have eaten because if you haven’t, you’ll be salivating the whole time. Enjoy this episode with guest Dom Botticelli of Dom’s Sausage and remembers folks, life’s Bettah in New England!

Nothing describes a New Englander best then words like grit, integrity and determination but when it comes to exemplifying that, look no further then our guest Thomas Smith! From big dreams to big purpose Thomas is what defines New Englanders through and through. He joins us on the pod and tells his story as an up and coming hockey star, to the first person to be paralyzed three separate times and everything in between. Thomas shares early life memories of picking up hockey and being a family orientated young man. We learn about all three different incidents and how each time was a different physical and mental battle. He shares with us his new found purpose in life and how that started him on his journey and confounded his foundation. Thomas’s story isn’t about sadness or being bitter, he’ll be the first to tell you that. But it’s about triumph and purpose. One man’s journey leading to a profound difference to helping others. We hope you enjoy this amazing episode and as always folks Life’s Bettah in New England!

Hope you guys brought your appetite for this episode because once you finish listening you are going to be pretty darn hungry. When it comes to food this episodes guest doesn’t miss and my man came with receipts! We welcome Michael Petrigno to the pod! This mass native spends his days eating all around New England so if you are ever in an area that you may not know much about and are hungry, check this man’s page because he has probably been there and you’ll find something. Michael shares his passion for food and why he does what he does. He shares some of his favorite spots all around N.E. And recommends many more for all different styles of food. Michael gives us his hidden gems and spots you may have never heard of but are worth the visit. We even get some hot takes on some big names they may be a wee overrated. Come ready to eat because if you don’t you will probably be quite hungry! As always we hope you enjoy and remember folks. Life’s Bettah in New England!

Was it the chicken or the egg? Well, we still don’t but we did learn an awful lot about chickens when we welcomed Lisa Steele aka Fresh Eggs Daily to the pod. We asked her anything and everything there is about chickens and learned so much about farming these popular birds! Lisa shared with us how her career started on Wall Street and what changed for her to become a farmer up in Maine. How her childhood dislikes turned into her now career and what wisdom she had learned along the way! We learned about her cookbook and soon to be 2nd cookbook (coming 2026) and just what was behind her writing passion. Along with tons of fun New England moments this is quite the intuitive episode. We hope you enjoy and as always folks, life’s Bettah in New England!

Episode 54 has come and gone and we can’t wait to introduce this hilarious New Englandah! From behind the mic and on stage to here in the studio, we bring to you, Comedian Jay Martin. From Methuen Mass holding it down for all you comedy lovers, Jay shares his background in film and love for writing. We dive into how that translates into comedy and how over the years it takes practice and reps to get up in front of a crowd and a strong will to handle both rejection and applause. Jay takes us into his personal life and shares some fun stories of being a new dad and a family man! Jay defines the grit it takes to be a New Englandah and is a pretty funny dude too! We hope you enjoy yet another installment of the SO NE POD and remember folks! Life’s Bettah in New England!

Who doesn’t love a good feel good song, or maybe just something with a good tune that makes you smile. Well on this episode of the SO NE POD we are going to introduce you to singer/song writer Mr. Lou Bello!! Lou performs all over New England showing people you don’t have to be from the south to crush country music! With his Boston roots making music was always a passion for Lou, he shares how it all started and how it’s all going. Lou discusses the challenges in the music industry but also how rewarding any success can be. He shares some fun stories on tour and also brings us in to discuss how being a dad makes him the man he is. Another amazing New Englandah on the pod and we hope you enjoy. And remember folks Life’s Bettah in New England!

When it comes to New England it doesn’t get more homie than our boys down at Fenway! And who better to represent them on the SO NE POD, then one of New Englands biggest Red Sox fan, the one and only Jared Carrabis. He joins the boys to discuss his love for the Sox and just what baseball means to him. Jared brings us back in time to good ol MySpace and how everybody’s best friend Tom helped him out. Joining Barstool and becoming one of the original members of the social media juggernaut it is today. Taking all that and turning into a career where he truly gets to do exactly what he loves, Talk baseball! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always folks! Life’s Bettah in New England!

THE BOYS ARE BACK!! After a small summer hiatus filled with fun, projects and tons of memories we are excited to announce we are back for a “season 2” if you will. We’ve missed you all and we hope you missed us. Here is a little bit of what the last few months for us entailed and also a sneak peak of what’s to come. We got some amazing New Englandah’s in the queue and can’t wait to show them off to you all to continue to spread our beloved region! Stay tuned and remember folks Life’s Bettah in New Englandah’s!

EPISODE 50!! Can you believe it, what a milestone we have accomplished and we couldn’t have done it without you, our amazing fans. This episode being such a milestone needed an amazing guest and I think we nailed it, but you’ll have to listen and let us know! The man, the myth, the legend… Mr. Justin Straight aka The Bean Wizard (insert bean yodeling) joins the pod! We’d also like to show some love to his amazing wife Hope who couldn’t join us but holds it down with the ideas behind this awesome content. Justin comes to us with absolute heat right off the rip, sharing his love for New England and just how the “Bean Wizard” came to be. He shares what it has been like through their journey of content creation and how it’s created a life that has brought so much happiness and some amazing opportunities. Justin shares his opinions on New England sports, and food, even throwing in quite the first for the boys on the pod. We also get the privilege to hear so future endeavors that some may not know about just yet. Probably the most pure content you’ll see on any platform and some of the most genuine New Englandah’s around! We hope you enjoy the 50th, yes that’s right the big 5.0. Installment of the SO NE POD and remember folks Life’s Bettah in New England!

Well buckle and get ready bc today’s episode may just SPOOK YA! We have a very special guest as Amanda Noel aka Spooky New England joins the pod! She came prepared to talk all things paranormal that go bump in the night. Amanda shares with us her origin story, what made her go down this path and just how important what she does is to her and her fans. She takes us into a few of her favorite places and tries to indulge the boys with a few stories of her journey with the other side! Amanda shares her thoughts on the spiritual world and how she connects with it in her own way to show respect and boundaries as this job isn’t for the feint of heart. Oh and don’t let all this get you bc when she isn’t exploring New England’s most haunted places she is taking her talents in the medical field as an award winning nurse! Yet another New Englandah with a plethora of talents. What can we say it’s in our D.N.A. We hope you enjoy as always, maybe bring extra undies for this episode and remember folks Life’s Bettah in New England!More Spooky New England:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spooky.new.england/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spookynewengland

When it comes to the word Tenacity our guest for episode 48 sets the bar as high as it can go! During this installment of the SO NE PODCAST we sit down and get to know Paralympic athlete and fellow New Englandah Noelle Lambert! Noelle shares her journey as a young athlete playing sports until a tragic accident changed her life forever. But did that stop her you ask …. SHE IS A NEW ENGLANDAH of course it didn’t! Life changing was just a phrase as Noelle took her new life and embarked on a journey to become a Paralympian and represent the proud U.S. of A! Noelle discusses what it was like soon after her accident and how it molded her into the person you see today! She shares her love and passion for sports and how that’s rices her to keep going and most importantly, give back! Noelle is the truest form of the girt and determination they makes New Englandah’s so proud and we hope you enjoy!! As always folks, life’s Bettah in New England!

When it comes to this weeks guest we got the honor to get to know him in the ever so beautiful MGM Grand in Springfield Massachusetts and as always they did not disappoint. The accolades alone for this guest could take up the whole screen so you’ll just have to listen to RJ’s intro to hear em all! The SO NE POD brings to you, one of the members of the Patriots Dynasty that set the standard for years to come on what was expected to be a N.E. Patriot. We welcome MR. TY LAW! Ty shares with us his upbringing in a PA town known for football and how at the end it was all sunshine and rainbows but that didn’t tell the whole story of the hard work and determination that goes into being a Hall of Famer. We learn all about being a NE Patriot during the dynasty years of the early 2000s and just what it took to be the lockdown corner that opposing wide receivers feared when they saw the pats were on the schedule. Ty was even kind enough to share with us some entrepreneurial endeavors including his deliciously smooth Corvus vodka! Another amazing guest and another episode in the books. The SO NE Pod hopes you enjoy listening to these episodes as much as we enjoy making up and remember folks Life’s Bettah in New England!

Andddd ACTION!! This episode brings us to the big screen as the SO NE PODCAST steps from the spotlight to behind the camera and gets to know this fellow Rhode Islandah currently holding it down in New York, the ever so talented Director, Writer and Producer Manya Glassman! Manya shares with the boys how her passion for the arts at a young age started and how it lead her pursuit her dreams from lil Rhodey all the way to the big apple. We learn just what it takes to stand behind the camera and how fulfilling that seat can be. She gives us a detailed breakdown of just how the film industry works and sheds some light on how many different roles it takes to make a production thrive. We even get a little in depth look at some future projects and even one that should be dropping as this episode airs with some serious sentiment behind it. We throughly enjoyed getting to know this fellow Rhode Islandah and can’t wait for you to enjoy so CUT! Oh wait, I almost forgot… remember folks Life’s Bettah in New England!More Manya:Website: https://manyaglassman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manyaglassman/

ROUND 2!! Although we try our best to make things right the first time, accidents happen, and our guest for this episode in true New England fashion said “ALL GOOD, let’s run it back!”, SO we did and we could appreciate her more. Hailing from Mass representing all of N.E. And its glory we have the lovely, Narcolepsy Betsy joining us on the pod. She brings us all over N.E. With her upbringing and how the ever so talented came to be. We learn how getting into content creation was always there just needed a wee push and how the city of Boston is now, HOME. We go down the path of how she learned of her Narcolepsy, what it is, how it started, and what it takes to have the everyday life you desire no matter what. We get some details and the unside scoop of inner city dating and she shares with us some events from the past, and how that’s going to effect the future as she helps facilitate amazing events all over to join singles across the city to potentially find true love. Yet another amazing episode in the books and we hope you enjoy! And as always folks, Life’s Bettah in New England!More Narcolepsy Betsy:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUdZpuFlIXWI_HsjB4TJ4Pw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narcolepsybetsyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@narcolepsybetsy