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July 21, 2022 22 mins

A question about finding companionship in the Green Mountain State – from wide-eyed hopefuls to frustrated giver-uppers. Plus, a love story.


Thanks to Silas Olsen for the great question. To see photos from this episode, check out our web feature.


This episode was reported by Anna Van Dine and produced by Josh Crane. Mix and sound design by Josh Crane. Editing and additional production by the Brave Little State team: Angela Evancie, Myra Flynn and Josh Crane. Ty Gibbons composed our theme music; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.


Special thanks to Owen Daniel-McCarter & the folks at Babes, and Torrey Carl, journalistic matchmaker.


Love BLS? Want to be part of the team? Come be our first-ever intern! Applications due July 31.


Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public. As always, our journalism is better when you’re a part of it:



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