Mainely Matters

Highly qualified hosts cover a variety of topics regarding the state of Maine; Business, Veterans Affairs, Sports, Non-Profits, Politics, Travel & Tourism, Law & Justice, Maine Made, Maine Lobster Industry, Outdoors & Recreation, Real Estate, Music, Odds & Ends, and more. Maine's people, Maine's past, Maine's present, Maine's future.

Episodes

Portland Police Lies , Brutality and Perjury In Mid 90's; The Cage, 50 Wharf Street, Portland, Maine

October 19, 2023 • 35 mins

In the mid-90's a non-alcoholic dance club called The Cage opened in Portland, Maine at 50 Wharf Street in the Old Port. What happened next resulted in a law suit against the Chief of Police Michael Chitwood by the business owners.

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RSU 25 School Superintendent Jim Boothby with host Rob Carmichael

October 5, 2023 • 55 mins

Leading in the field of educational administration: Host Rob Carmichael talks with one of Maine’s top school leaders RSU 25's Superintendent Jim Boothby.

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Leading in law-enforcement; Sean Geagan, Bucksport Public Safety Director w host Rob Carmichael.

August 10, 2023 • 51 mins

Leading in law-enforcement, and the community; Host Rob Carmichael talks with Bucksport, Public Safety Director, Sean Geagan.

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Running a Firearms Business in Maine

June 8, 2023 • 37 mins

Running a Firearms Business in Maine—Host Rob Carmichael talks with John Reid from J.T. Reid Gun & Cigars of Auburn, Maine.

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Transforming Bucksport: A discussion with Bucksport’s Economic Development Director Rich Rotella.

April 5, 2023 • 54 mins

Transforming Bucksport: A discussion with Bucksport’s Economic Development Director Rich Rotella and host Rob Carmichael.

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Leading at the local level: Rob Carmichael talks with Bucksport Town Manager Susan Lessard

February 10, 2023 • 57 mins

Leading at the local level: Rob Carmichael talks with Bucksport Town Manager Susan Lessard, one of Maine’s most experienced leaders, about her long career as a Town Manager.

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Mike Archer, Orono High School Athletic Director with host Rob Carmichael

November 29, 2022 • 51 mins

Exploring the challenges and rewards of athletic administration at the high school level; Host Rob Carmichael talks with long time Orono High School Athletic Director and Little Ten Conference Football Commissioner , Mike Archer.

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Chris Rudolph, the Head of Corporate Sponsorships for Waterfront Concerts with host Rob Carmichael

September 12, 2022 • 46 mins

Waterfront Concerts and Collaboration--Host Rob Carmichael talks with Chris Rudolph, the Head of Corporate Sponsorships for Waterfront Concerts, about his journey in the service industry to the fast paced business of live entertainment.

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Andy Silvernail, Founder, Chair & CEO of 5 Nails, LLC On Overcoming Adversity

June 15, 2022 • 45 mins

From humble beginnings to one of the top CEOs in America---Host Rob Carmichael talks leadership and overcoming adversity with former Bucksport resident, Andy Silvernail, Founder, Chair & CEO of 5 Nails, LLC

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Breaking Barriers - Brigadier General Diane Dunn

April 26, 2022 • 70 mins

Breaking barriers—Maine’s first female Maine Army National Guard General discusses her career and shared her thoughts on leadership with Mainely Matters podcast host RobCarmichael

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When is a Duck Not a Duck? When its Maine Duck Tours!

April 10, 2022 • 25 mins

Host Brian Bickford interviews Maine Duck Tour Owner Khaled Habash, the famous amphibious bus that guides visitors around Portland sites, teaching and entertaining guests. Khaled is a small business visionary who understands the tourism consumer business and contributes greatly to Portland’s tourist land scape.

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Maine Craft Maker's Impact Experiential Tourism

April 8, 2022 • 33 mins

Host Brian Bickford interviews CEO Kristan Vermeulen of Makers of The USA. Kristan is a visionary helping Maine based small businesses and hospitality resorts embed Maine crafters into their experiential options. Kristan will soon be seen in her own reality series.

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Schooner Cruises - Camden Maine 2022

April 5, 2022 • 29 mins

Host Brian Bickford interviews Capt. Sam Sikkema of the Victory Chimes (est. 1900), as they explore the many Maine based schooler options available to adventure seekers. You have not lived until you have been on these historic ships.

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From West Point & Special Operations To Chick-fil-A

March 14, 2022 • 64 mins

From the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and distinguished army career, to owner/operator of Chick-fil-A in Bangor, host Rob Carmichael talks with LTC (Ret) Todd Schultz about leadership and building a successful team at one of the most successful franchises in America.

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Ocean Impacts on Tourism In Maine

February 11, 2022 • 27 mins

Host Brian Bickford discusses the condition of the Gulf of Maine & its impact on tourism with Blaine Grimes of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Discover how you can make a difference and learn about the Blue Economy.

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Maine Professional Hockey

February 8, 2022 • 19 mins

Host Brian Bickford discusses Portland's Maine Mariners hockey teams contribution to Maine Tourism and economy in a candid conversation with its VP of Business Operations Adam Goldberg.

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Maine Snowmobiling 2022

February 5, 2022 • 25 mins

Brian Bickford interviews Owner Russell Walters of Northern Outdoors in the Forks, the epicenter for access to the best snowmobiling trail systems in Maine. Lodging, brew pub and even rent top of the line sleds.

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Why Veterans Die By Suicide

February 3, 2022 • 52 mins

Colonel (R) J.R. Mosher applies The Interpersonal Theory of Suicidal Behavior (Dr. Thomas Joiner, PhD) and a preventive model to our nation's veterans.

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From the University of Maine to CEO in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry—Leading During Turbulent Times

January 27, 2022 • 61 mins

Host Rob Carmichael discusses leadership with University of Maine Alum Dan Martin, the CEO of Xpress Global Systems, a leader in the shipping and distribution of flooring products industry.

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One Year Anniversary Of Mainely Matters Podcast!

December 31, 2021 • 17 mins

Host John Brier talks about the first year of the Mainely Matters podcast platform, which is now listened to in 22 countries with close to 20,000 episode downloads.

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Episodes

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Leading in law-enforcement; Sean Geagan, Bucksport Public Safety Director w host Rob Carmichael.

Running a Firearms Business in Maine

Transforming Bucksport: A discussion with Bucksport’s Economic Development Director Rich Rotella.

Leading at the local level: Rob Carmichael talks with Bucksport Town Manager Susan Lessard

Mike Archer, Orono High School Athletic Director with host Rob Carmichael

Chris Rudolph, the Head of Corporate Sponsorships for Waterfront Concerts with host Rob Carmichael

Andy Silvernail, Founder, Chair & CEO of 5 Nails, LLC On Overcoming Adversity

Breaking Barriers - Brigadier General Diane Dunn

When is a Duck Not a Duck? When its Maine Duck Tours!

Maine Craft Maker's Impact Experiential Tourism

Schooner Cruises - Camden Maine 2022

From West Point & Special Operations To Chick-fil-A

Ocean Impacts on Tourism In Maine

Maine Professional Hockey

Maine Snowmobiling 2022

Why Veterans Die By Suicide

From the University of Maine to CEO in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry—Leading During Turbulent Times

One Year Anniversary Of Mainely Matters Podcast!

Popular Podcasts

Portland Police Lies , Brutality and Perjury In Mid 90's; The Cage, 50 Wharf Street, Portland, Maine

RSU 25 School Superintendent Jim Boothby with host Rob Carmichael