217 Saturday morn on the Androscoggin River, Turner, Maine. "God's country"

About this episode

Aaron Joy takes a casual walk along the Androscoggin River in Turner, Maine, discussing local culture and events.

Taking a walk to see the Androscoggin River in rural Turner, Maine, north of Lewiston, while my wife is running the Riverlands 100 mile ultra-weekend. Just a casual chat. A break from the politics. Apologies for the pixelization. I was far any town. from Live 5/2/2026. 0:00 – Walking down to the Androscoggin River 5:36 – River & street view (no talk) 6:34 – Dairy farm & Susan Collins area of Maine 7:12 – River & street view (minimal talk) 10:07 – Scene of Riverlands marathon, the first 100 mile marathon in Maine now in its 9th & final year 11:01 – River view (minimal talk) 12:06 – River & street view (minimal talk) 13:49 – River view (no talk) 14:40 – Discussing Dysarts truck stop in Herman, Maine | Bangor vs Portland | truckers restaurants & life (Note: the news I saw was that Dysarts was no longer going to be open 24 hours) 19:49 – River view (minimal talk) This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia. REGULAR LIVE SHOW for independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual…

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Joy

Topics covered

• nature
• ultra-running
• local commentary
• politics
• Maine culture

Keywords

• Androscoggin River
• Turner Maine
• Riverlands marathon
• Dysarts
• ultra-running

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dysarts

Places: Turner, Maine, Lewiston, Androscoggin River, Herman, Maine, Bangor, Portland, Philippines, France, Sweden, Belgium

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