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Season 2: #20 2025-2026 Winter Recap with Mike and Ted
Apr 26, 2026
40m 51s
Season 2: #19 From Panama to Stowe: The Story of Movement Coffee and The Roastery
Apr 17, 2026
58m 06s
Season 2: #18 Karen Wagner: 9 Years as Director of The Fabled Stowe Ski Patrol
Apr 13, 2026
37m 29s
Season 2: #17 Snow Reporter Roundtable
Apr 4, 2026
43m 35s
Season 2: #16 Howie Faircloth and Tim Danahy: The Story Behind Green Mountain Distillers
Mar 18, 2026
51m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/26/26 | ![]() Season 2: #20 2025-2026 Winter Recap with Mike and Ted✨ | winter recaptravel stories+3 | — | The Octagon Podcast | — | winter recaptravel+3 | — | 40m 51s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() Season 2: #19 From Panama to Stowe: The Story of Movement Coffee and The Roastery | This week on the Octagon Podcast we sat down with TJ Walden and Sarah Landry , the co-founders behind Movement Coffee Roasters right here in Stowe. Movement and their flagship store The Roastery has become a key part of the local coffee scene, known for carefully sourced beans, precise roasting, and a focus on bringing out the unique character of each origin. Join us on an adventure that began in remote coffee farms in the hills of Panama into a thriving business in Stowe that now ships... | 58m 06s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Season 2: #18 Karen Wagner: 9 Years as Director of The Fabled Stowe Ski Patrol | This week we were excited to bring into the studio Karen Wagner to talk all things ski patrol. Karen is the Ski Patrol Director at Stowe Mountain Resort, overseeing one of the most experienced and highly trained patrol teams in the East. Karen and her team provide first response medical care and manage mountain safety during some of the busiest ski days in New England. Karen has built a career in mountain operations and emergency response, earning deep respect within the patrol community and ... | 37m 29s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 | ![]() Season 2: #17 Snow Reporter Roundtable | This week we are excited to be bringing you a special Octagon roundtable edition with everyone’s favorite snow reporters Andre Blais, Matt Testa and Scott Braaten. Whether tuning into the snow phone, reading the carefully crafted daily snow report or searching for the fabled Mount Mansfield stake measurement data these are the guys that make it happen day after day. With winter turning into spring we wanted to bring the boys into the studio to hash out what has been a legendary winter and lea... | 43m 35s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | ![]() Season 2: #16 Howie Faircloth and Tim Danahy: The Story Behind Green Mountain Distillers | This week we welcomed craft distillers Tim Danahy and Howie Faircloth into The Octagon Studio. Tim and Howie both moved to Stowe almost 30 years ago and became the head brewers at The Shed. After 5 years at The Shed they decided they wanted to start their own business and founded Green Mountain Distillers - one of the very first distilleries in Vermont. They have dedicated the last 25 years to producing hand crafted, award winning organic spirits right from their distillery in Morrisvil... | 51m 22s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | ![]() Season 2: #15 Jack Morris: Building Community Through Art at The Front Four Gallery | This week we had the pleasure of bringing Jack Morris into the Octagon Studio. Born and raised in Stowe, Jack once dreamed of becoming an athlete — until a life-altering heart diagnosis in his teens forced him to rethink everything. After traveling and developing a passion for photography, he returned home for heart surgery and made a bold decision at just 23 years old: to take over the former Robert Paul Gallery and re-brand it as Front Four Gallery — named after the legendary ski trails of ... | 55m 30s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Season 2: #14 Steph Lawee: Taking Performance to the Next Level at Vibe Sports Recovery | This week we had the pleasure of bringing into the studio Sports Recovery guru Steph Lawee. Steph is the Founder of Vibe Sports Recovery here in Stowe. Steph combined her experience as an elite halfpipe skier and passion for healing and recovery to create Vibe. Prior to Vibe, Steph competed for 7 years in slopestyle and halfpipe at USSA, USASA, NorAm, Rev Tour and Grand Prix events. When not helping athletes recover and achieve their highest level of performance she is a coach at ... | 49m 34s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() Season 2: #13 Drew Clymer: Exploring a Passion for Service as Deputy Chief of Stowe Mountain Rescue | This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Drew Clymer about all things back country rescue. Drew currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Stowe Mountain Rescue and The Search and Rescue Coordinator for the Vermont Department of Public Safety. Service runs in Drew’s blood and when he is not deep in the back country for pleasure or rescue he serves as the Chair of the Development Review Board for the Town of Stowe. | 58m 29s | ||||||
| 12/20/25 | ![]() Season 2: #12 Hardeaux Roundtable: Love em or Hate em? | This week we rounded out the 2025 season at the Octagon Podcast with the long awaited Hardeaux Roundtable. The Hardeaux's have what could be described as a controversial reputation around town and on the mountain for their hard charging attitude on the uphill scene, desire to push the limits and most importantly creating a tight knit ski community. If you see headlamps scattered on Nosedive in the early morning darkness or the iconic sticker on the lower left of an oversized truck or SUV ther... | 1h 11m 14s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | ![]() Season 2: #11 Mike Hayes: The Endless Pursuit of Filming the Mt. Mansfield Backcountry | This week we chatted with Mike Hayes who is one of the key figures in Stowe’s extreme skiing and ski-filming community. He’s someone who doesn’t just chase lines—he documents them and helps tell the story of what it really takes to ski big terrain on the East Coast. From epic powder days, dawn patrol missions to bluebird days when everything comes together, Mike has been behind the lens capturing some of the most compelling images and moments on Mt. Mansfield. | 48m 11s | ||||||
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| 11/30/25 | ![]() Season 2: #10 Maura Wieler: A Career in Education and Stowe Elementary School Principal | This week we welcomed our first educator into the Octagon Studio, Maura Wieler. Maura is the Principal of Stowe Elementary School, whose leadership has played a significant role in shaping the school’s academic direction and its culture of student-centered learning. Under Maura’s guidance, Stowe Elementary has continued to strengthen its instructional practices, support professional growth among educators, and prioritize the well-being and development of every student. When not serving ... | 52m 25s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ![]() Season 2: #9 Jen and John Kimmich: Inside the Alchemist Brewery Story | This week we were honored to welcome craft beer legends Jen and John Kimmich, co-owners of The Alchemist Brewery into the Octagon studio. The Alchemist makes Heady Topper, one of the top rated beers in the world and has been instrumental in the evolution of craft beer over the last 20 years. Jen and John not only make some of the best beer in the world but also are incredibly generous in the broader Stowe community and go to great lengths to support their employees, the environment, social ca... | 58m 10s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | ![]() Season 2: #8 Jackie Henderson and Carter Getty: Stowe High School Seniors and Reflections On Growing Up In Stowe | This week we welcomed Jackie Henderson and Carter Getty into the Octagon Studio. Jackie and Carter are both Seniors at Stowe High School and provide a unique perspective on what it's like to grow up in Stowe. We explore their time in this unique community, working their way through the school system, athletic endeavors and even dating! We are excited to present this fresh perspective on all things Stowe. | 40m 33s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | ![]() Season 2: #7 Scott Braaten: Mt. Mansfield Weather Guru and Creator of Braatencast | This week we welcomed Scott Braaten into the Octagon studio as we are building stoke for the upcoming winter. Scott is one of the leading weather forecasters for Mt Mansfield and runs the popular Braatencast social media weather prediction page. Scott started his weather forecasting while a student at the University of Vermont and the popularity of his in depth reports spread like wildfire. Skiers and outdoor enthusiasts have come to rely on his knowledge and weather passion as they plan thei... | 53m 21s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | ![]() Season 2: #6 Octagon Labs: Peter Hawks and The Flyin Ryan Foundation | This week we had the honor of sitting down with Peter Hawks for our third Octagon Labs episode. Peter takes us on a journey of the legacy of his son Ryan who lived with passion, purpose, and integrity. Whether Ryan was carving fresh ski lines or spreading kindness to a stranger he left an impact on everyone he met. His zest for life and free spirit continues to inspire thousands. Peter started the Flyin Ryan Hawks Foundation to share Ryan’s 13 Core Values — and to help others live with the sa... | 53m 16s | ||||||
| 10/11/25 | ![]() Season 2: #5 Joey Davis: The Art of Tracking Whitetail Deer | This week we sat down with 7th generation Stowe resident Joey Davis who is considered one of the premier whitetail deer trackers in the region. Deer hunting in Stowe and throughout the State of Vermont is on the decline but Joey is keeping the tradition alive by creating Northwoods Whitetails with past Octagon guest Dustin Martin. When not on the elusive hunt for a big woods whitetail buck Joey operates Pinnacle Painting which he started right out of high school. He has grown the business int... | 48m 23s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | ![]() Season 2: #4 Dave Bradbury: Growing Local Entrepreneurship Through The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies | This week we explore the Vermont start up and entrepreneurial landscape with Dave Bradbury. Dave is the President of VCET — the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies — where he’s spent years helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into businesses right here in VT. What’s cool about David is that he’s not trying to make Vermont into the next Silicon Valley — he’s working to help Vermont become the best version of itself: a place where creativity, grit, and community fuel innovation. You can ... | 59m 41s | ||||||
| 9/21/25 | ![]() Season 2: #3 Mike Giorgio: Stowe Mountain Resort General Manager | This week we sat down with Mike Giorgio, General Manager at Stowe Mountain Resort. Mike started his career at Mt Snow as Executive Chef and Head of Food and Beverage. He then was promoted to run resorts in the Midwest for Vail before joining Stowe as GM in November 2024. Mike has now been at the helm for almost a year and we are thrilled to have Mike on the podcast - to learn more about his background, what it's like to be the GM and get his perspective on all things Stowe Mountain! | 54m 42s | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | ![]() Season 2: #2 Charles Safford: 18 Years Serving as Stowe's Town Manager | This week we had the pleasure of welcoming into The Octagon studio Charles Safford. Charles is the Town Manager of Stowe, Vermont, a role in which he serves as the CEO of the town - responsible for day-to-day municipal operations, advising and implementing Select board policy, and shepherding the town’s budget to the voters’ consideration. Charles has served in this role for 18 years and has guided Stowe through many transitions and changes to make the town what it is today. | 53m 03s | ||||||
| 8/31/25 | ![]() Season 2: #1 Brian Buczek: Stowe High School Soccer Championship Coach and Growth of the Sport in Rural Vermont | This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with local soccer icon Brian Buczek. Brian is the founder of the Vermont United Soccer Academy and current Associate Head Coach of the Stowe High School Girls Varsity Soccer team. As part of his rich coaching career he led the Stowe High School Boys Varsity Soccer team to multiple state titles and had stints coaching at Johnson State College and Middlebury College. Brian has played an integral role in the growth and development of soccer in Stowe ... | 57m 54s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | ![]() #34: Octagon Labs: Trivia Buzz with Laura Weber and Nancy Duran | This week we veered off from our traditional format diving into the stories and characters that make Stowe, Vermont so legendary. We are calling this new series Octagon Labs. Many community members have connected with us wanting to start their own podcast and this Labs extension of the traditional format brings an episode from community members diving into a specific topic or passion. The goal of Octagon Labs is to provide our listeners with additional educational and though... | 46m 02s | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | ![]() #33: Octagon Labs: Mindfulness Workshop with Micheline Lemay and Christine Everitt | This week we veered off from our traditional format diving into the stories and characters that make Stowe, Vermont so legendary. We are calling this new series Octagon Labs. Many community members have connected with us wanting to start their own podcast and this Labs extension of the traditional format brings an episode from community members diving into a specific topic or passion. The goal of Octagon Labs is to provide our listeners with additional educational and though... | 51m 50s | ||||||
| 7/12/25 | ![]() #32: Season 1 Recap and July 4th Parade Bonus Footage | Join us for a trip down memory lane as we recap what was an unforgettable season 1 at the Octagon Podcast. We revisit the epic tales, personalities and history that makes Stowe such a special and unique community. In this episode we will also throw out some teasers for what to expect in season 2! Stay tuned in after the season 1 recap for live footage of the sights and sounds of the famous Stowe 4th of July Parade! | 1h 06m 04s | ||||||
| 6/29/25 | ![]() #31: Gregg Goodson: Animal Care and Community as a Stowe Veterinarian | This week we were excited to welcome Gregg Goodson into the Octagon studio. Gregg is a highly respected veterinarian based in Stowe, Vermont, serving as the owner and lead veterinarian at Stowe Veterinary Clinic. A graduate of Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine, Gregg is known for his compassionate and attentive care, treating pets as if they were his own. | 52m 53s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 | ![]() #30: George Petit: World Class Musician and Founder of Stowe Jazz Festival | To ring in the 30th episode at The Octagon we had George Petit join us in the studio. George is a jazz guitarist, a composer, an educator… and the force behind the Stowe Jazz Festival — happening this July which brings world class Jazz musicians to our community. George Petit has been a working musician, composer, arranger, engineer and producer for the better part of 37 years, playing his very first gig at the age of 13 in a West-end, London Pub...but even before that, he performed as a youn... | 55m 53s | ||||||
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