In Material Matters, host Grant Gibson talks to a designer, maker, artist, architect, engineer, or scientist about a material or technique with which they’re intrinsically linked and discovers how it changed their lives and careers. Follow us on Instagram @materialmatters.design and our website www.materialmatters.design The Material Matters fair will return in 2025, as part of the London Design Festival. Material Matters is produced and published by Delizia Media Ltd.
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Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details and delves into what makes these killers tick. Join us for a good mix of lesser known cases as well as our take on what we call the "Big Timers". We don't take ourselves too seriously but we take true crime very seriously.
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Since 2016, the Brattleboro Historical Society has partnered with Brattleboro Area Middle School to produce local history podcasts that share stories of people and events from the past.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror
Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom
Podcast discussing women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Hosted by Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom. New episodes every other Thursday.
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Helping anyone invest in the U.S. real estate market from anywhere!
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Tim Minshall on manufacturing, tariffs, silicon, and green hushing.
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1:09:04Tim Minshall is an expert in manufacturing and innovation. He is the inaugural Dr John C Taylor professor of innovation at the University of Cambridge, the head of the Engineering Department’s Institute for Manufacturing and a fellow of Churchill College. Importantly too, he has published a new book. Your Life is Manufactured: How we make things, w…
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BHS e510-immigration and deportation 1880's-1920's
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7:37Immigration and Deportation have both recently been in the news. The 1880's thru the 1920's saw major changes in these policies throughout the US and in Brattleboro. Here's the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society
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EP365 From Flips to Financing: Hidden Strategies f/ Canadians Investing in the US with Chris Micucci
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23:59In this episode of "A Canadian Investing in the US," host Glen Sutherland interviews Chris Micucci, a college professor and real estate investor who began investing just over three years ago. After taking Glen's class, Chris quickly seized an opportunity presented in an email and bought his first property. Since then, he has engaged in various inve…
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It seems like these days you can’t go into a bookshop without seeing a display of romantasy books. It’s a broad term that applies to everything from secondary fantasy worlds with devilishly handsome princes to witches running cafes and falling for the leader of the coven. You can also get every flavour of spiciness under […] The post Why choose? – …
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The murder of Julia Martha Thomas, also known as the Barnes Mystery or the Richmond Murder, was one of the most infamous crimes of 19th-century Britain. Julia was murdered by her servant Kate Webster, who dismembered her remains and impersonated her for two weeks before fleeing the country. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Kate Webster. Kate was…
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BHS e509- Ernest Gibson Jr. and the Irasburg Affair
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5:58Ernest Gibson Jr. became governor in the 1940's and established the Vermont State Police. Twenty years later he found himself criticizing the organization he helped start. Here's the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society
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On November 16th, 1981, 53-year-old Priscilla Dinkel and her 7-year-old granddaughter Danelle Lietz were murdered at The Swanson Motel in Dickinson, North Dakota. The case went cold until 1991, when local law enforcement utilized an FBI profile to identify the killer. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Swanson motel murders. The police followe…
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BHS e508-Oliver Willard, Fort Dummer and the Charter
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5:32Brattleboro was chartered in 1753 but not organized as a town until 1761. This is the story of that process, and the first Brattleboro settler acknowledged by the New Hampshire government. His name was Oliver Willard. Here's the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society
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In the early morning hours of August 16th, 1986 an intruder entered the home of 27-year-old Gary Larson and stabbed him to death before raping Gary’s fiancee. The case was unsolved for almost twenty years, until a peeping tom was arrested in 2004, when authorities noticed similarities to the suspect in the cold case. Join Mike and Gibby as they dis…
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Bayard Grant was born in Brattleboro in 1916. He would go on to fulfill a vital military role during the Berlin Airlift in the late 1940's. He benefitted from the belief that furthering one's education could help the individual, and also contribute to the well-being of society. Here's his story...By Brattleboro Historical Society
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Johnny Lewis was an actor on many different shows. He was best known for his roles on The OC and Sons of Anarchy. He was a teen heartthrob who once dated Katy Perry. A motorcycle accident sent his life spiraling downward, culminating in an unbelievable tragedy. There was no doubt he suffered some head trauma during the accident, and it is difficult…
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Pacifism and principles – with Maithree Wijesekara
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28:27We live our lives burdened with responsibilities, and expectations of how we should act. Those expectations are placed on us by society, by family, and even by ourselves. However, fiction allows us a space in which to examine what would happen if we stepped outside those expectations. What if, for example, we weren’t dutiful children […] The post P…
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BHS e506 Dix O Dell and Harmony Lot 1953-1959
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6:54It took six years for the Harmony Parking Lot to progress from an idea to a reality...that was too long for the Dix-O-Dell Red and White Super Market. Here's the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society
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Richard Glossip spent years on Oklahoma’s death row for a murder he says he did not commit. He has come within hours of execution and has been served his last meal three times. Richard has filed numerous appeals and professed his innocence for over 20 years. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Richard Glossip. He was convicted of murdering his boss…
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In 2008 Walter Meyer donated handwritten minutes of four Brattleborough Town Meetings to the historical society. They date from 1781 and 1782. The minutes were recorded by Town Clerk Stephen Greenleaf. We summarize the actions of the freeholders in this recording...By Brattleboro Historical Society
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In 1958, 16-year-old William Leslie Arnold shot his parents over a dispute involving the family car. Less than a decade into his life sentence, he escaped prison and was on the run for over forty years. In 2022, a genealogy database finally revealed his whereabouts. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss William Leslie Arnold. The crimes he committed …
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BHS e504-William French and Westminster 1775
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7:06This week Westminster, Vt. commemorated the 250th anniversary of what became known as the “Westminster Massacre”. In 1775 two local men, William French and Daniel Houghton, were killed during a confrontation at the Westminster Courthouse between New York-leaning Tories and those who opposed the British/New York government. Here's the story...…
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Kevin Bacon left home on Christmas Eve 2019 to see a man he met on a dating app that evening. After his parents reported him missing the following day, the police received a tip that led them to the home of Mark Latunski, who was already known to police because of two disturbing incidents earlier that year. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Mark …
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In 1823 the Bradshaw's rented a two floor wooden building on Main Street. The building was originally a harness shop, but the Bradshaw’s had other ideas for the structure. They were the first African American family to settle in Brattleboro. Here's the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society
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On March 4, 1791 Vermont officially joined the USA. Brattleboro's representative to the convention to ratify the US Constitution was from one of the most loyal Tory families in New England. Here's the story...By Brattleboro Historical Society
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April Millsap was murdered while walking her dog on a popular Michigan trail. Prosecutors used data from her digital footprint to help secure a conviction in her 2014 murder case. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss James VanCallis. Some eyewitnesses saw a man on a motorcycle interacting with a young girl on the trail, and they were able to provide…
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We are back for 2025! We took a hiatus during the second half of 2024 due to our lives becoming that much busier. But loving what we have built with the show over the almost 10 years we’ve been running (!) we wanted to find a way to continue with BtGS. To that end, we’re […] The post Women on trial – with Grady Hendrix first appeared on Breaking th…
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Remember when dairy farms used to dot the Vermont countryside? Fifty years ago, there were almost 4000 Vermont farms milking cows. Now, the state has less than 500 dairy farms. Here in Windham County the numbers are similar. Thirty years ago, there were about 75 dairy farms in the southeastern corner of Vermont. Today there are less than 20. This w…
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Seetal Solanki on olive tree roots, cooking, and why materials matter.
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57:19Seetal Solanki describes herself as a materials translator and has been in the vanguard of material thinking since she launched her practice, Ma-tt-er, in 2015. Three years later she produced the hugely influential book, Why Materials Matter, and she has gone on to work with a variety of brands, including Nike, Selfridges and Potato Head in Bali, a…
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Bernard Finch was a wealthy doctor who worked in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California. In 1958, he began having an affair with his married receptionist Carole Tregoff. When Dr. Finch’s wife was found dead, the two became the prime suspects. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff. Finch was the type of man used…
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BHS e501-Brattleboro Memories and Dunham Brothers
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5:48Brattleboro Historical Society is about to unveil a project to reach locals and visitors who are either in Brattleboro for a look or visiting via the BHS website. The project is titled “Memories of Brattleboro”. We are in the process of developing historic site markers for Brattleboro’s historic properties. A brief description will include a QR cod…
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The disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope is one of New Zealand’s most high-profile and controversial true crime cases. Scott Watson was convicted of the murders, but Watson has spent years appealing the verdict and has many supporters who believe in his innocence. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Scott Watson and the murders of Ben Smart a…
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EP361 Building USA Fico Credit Scores on ITINs for Canadians with Jane Mepham
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21:51In this week’s episode, I sat down with Jane from Elgon Financial Advisors, who specializes in helping foreign-born individuals navigate US finances. We covered everything you need to know about building US credit as a Canadian investor!By Glen Sutherland
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EP363 How AI is Revolutionizing Business/ Real Estate Communication with David Criss
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29:59In this episode, Glen Sutherland sits down with David Chris from Action to Call to explore how AI-powered virtual agents are transforming business communication. They discuss how AI can handle customer interactions, schedule appointments, and improve response times—ensuring businesses never miss a call. David shares real-world applications, includi…
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EP364 How Landlords Can Build Tenant Credit & Ensure On-Time Rent with Grant Burwash
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21:36In this episode, we dive into how FrontLobby helps landlords report rent payments to credit bureaus, screen tenants, and improve rental management. Our guest explains how incorporating FrontLobby into lease agreements and rental ads can attract high-quality tenants and ensure timely rent payments.By Glen Sutherland
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EP357 Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio & Knowing When to Sell with Ian Horowitz
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22:29In this episode, I sit down with Ian Horowitz from Equity Warehouse to discuss the journey of scaling a real estate portfolio, managing risk, and knowing when to sell. Ian shares his experience transitioning from high-risk investments in Baltimore to more stable and profitable deals in primary markets like Philadelphia.…
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EP360 How to Restart Real Estate After Losing it All with Mathew Owens
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24:12EP360 How to Restart Real Estate After Losing it All with Mathew Owens by Glen SutherlandBy Glen Sutherland
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EP359 The Land Investor’s Playbook Buy Low, Sell High, Get Paid Monthly w Mark Podolsky (1)
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25:15The podcast episode is a deep dive into creative financing for land deals, focusing on strategies like land contracts, due diligence, and automation in the land investing business. Here’s a summary of the key points:Selling Land with Creative FinancingThe guest discusses selling land using a land contract rather than a lease option or contract for …
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BHS e500-Mary Howe and William Brattle's Borough Pageant 1912
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5:49In 1912 soprano Mary Howe was the featured performer at the four day Brattleboro Pageant on Island Park. The Pageant was an historical review of Brattleboro's past. We thought this might be an appropriate topic for our 500th podcast of local history. These podcasts are an effort, on our part, to expand on our understandings of Brattleboro's past.…
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Callum Robinson on wood and his new book Ingrained.
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53:38Callum Robinson makes all sorts of things out of wood, as well as being the creative director of Method Studio, the company he established with his wife, Marisa Giannasi, 15 years ago. In 2024, he published a fascinating, lyrical memoir. Ingrained: The making of a craftsman, tells the story of his lifelong fascination with his material of choice, h…
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Stephen Reitz invoked a sleepwalking defense after he was charged with killing a woman during a weekend getaway. He claimed he woke up from a dream that he was fighting off an intruder and discovered her body. Investigators doubted his story, especially when they uncovered evidence about his tumultuous relationship with the victim. Join Mike and Gi…
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The first moving pictures to play in Brattleboro came to town in 1899. In 1921 the first major motion picture filmed in Vermont was shown in the Town Hall Auditorium. It starred Lillian Gish and was filmed north of here in the Connecticut River Valley. The movie was said to be "the greatest entertainment of its kind ever seen in Brattleboro.”…
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On August 7th, 1985, an entire family was murdered at their farmhouse in Essex, England. Authorities initially believed it was a murder-suicide, but suspicion soon turned to Jeremy Bamber, the surviving family member who called police to the house that night. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the White House Farm Murders. Initially, police suspec…
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Neil Brownsword on clay and safeguarding skill.
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58:49Neil Brownsword is one of the most intriguing – and uncompromising – ceramic artists currently practicing in the UK. His work is inspired by the de-industrialisation of his home city, Stoke-on-Trent, and, appropriately enough, his career in ceramics began when he worked as an apprentice in the Wedgwood factory as a 16 year old in the mid 1980s. Sub…
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This week is about Jim Fisk...the man who caused an economic panic known as "Black Friday". He was quite a wheeler-dealer and had several ties to Brattleboro. 7th grade BAMS students tell his story and rap about his impact on the country.By Brattleboro Historical Society
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EP358 Manufactured Housing Using the Fund Model with Sean Gibson and Alden Guajardo
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23:34This episode explores the world of manufactured housing as a unique investment opportunity in the US. Glen is joined by Alden and Sean, who specialize in originating notes and investing in manufactured housing communities, providing insights into this niche market.Key Highlights1. Defining Manufactured HousingOften confused with RVs or trailers, ma…
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EP356 Mastering Tenant Screening and Landlord Advocacy with Kayla Andrade
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24:16Kayla Andrade emphasizes the importance of landlords staying informed and advocating for policy changes to better support the housing industry in Ontario.She encourages collaboration with elected officials and industry experts to address issues like tenant accountability and affordable housing.Tenant Screening and Rent Reporting:Tenant screening is…
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EP355 From Airbnb to Boutique Hotels Scaling Your Real Estate Investments with Rich Monroe
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22:39This podcast episode of Canadian Investing in the USA features Rich Monroe, an experienced real estate investor based in Atlanta, Georgia, who focuses on short-term rentals, Airbnbs, and boutique hotels. Over his 20-year career, Rich has worked with single-family homes, multi-family properties, and hotels. His main focus has shifted toward distress…
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EP354 From Luxury Yachts to Lucrative Properties - Teamwork, Transparency, and Real Estate Triumphs with Scott Kidd
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26:01In this engaging episode, we sit down with Scott Kidd, a seasoned yacht manager and real estate investor, to explore the fascinating parallels between managing luxury yachts and navigating the world of real estate syndication. Scott shares valuable insights from his unique career journey, emphasizing leadership, problem-solving, and building strong…
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Austin, Texas experienced three similar murders in December 2014. The killer left behind no DNA evidence, and the police worried they were dealing with a serial killer. A neighbor testing out his new thermal imaging scope recorded evidence that would help identify the killer. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Shawn Gant-Benalcazar. Shawn didn't h…
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EP353 Creative Financing and Cash Flow Opportunities in U.S. Multifamily Real Estate with Dave Mastronardi
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17:32Glen Sutherland hosts Canadian Investing in the US with guest Dave Mastronardi.Dave runs a real estate investment firm in Canada focused on the southern US, particularly Florida. He is also a partner at Midfield Investments, focusing on multifamily properties in Texas.Dave's Real Estate JourneyPreviously the CEO of a large manufacturing company; tr…
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EP362 Rent-by-the-Room Real Estate Strategy with Ryan Chaw
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25:44This podcast features a conversation with a real estate investor who specializes in the "rent-by-the-room" strategy, particularly targeting college students near major universities. The guest shares their expertise on identifying suitable properties, adapting spaces to maximize rental income, and navigating financing challenges in this niche.Key To…
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