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It's life in the North Country - everything from athletes, to artists, and great stories.

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Latest Episodes

(Jul 24, 2026) When sailors came to compete at the Kingston Olympics, there was no wind. And the events of Munich still loomed large.

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(Jul 17, 2026) A new historical novel was inspired by the author's time in the Adirondacks, and one very special guide boat

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(Jul 10, 2026) Julius Faubel is spending his 3rd consecutive summer at the Antique Boat Museum building remarkable vessels from scratch.

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(Jul 3, 2026) The Ottawa-area singer songwriter shares the stories behind the songs on her new album, "Big Time Roller Coaster Feeling."

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Hopfinger
Executive Director of the Antique Boat Museum
Antique Boat Museum
Episode: A former software engineer is now building some huge model boats in Clayton, NY
Julius Faubel
Master boat model builder and builder in residence
Antique Boat Museum
Episode: A former software engineer is now building some huge model boats in Clayton, NY
Mia Kelly
Singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec
Independent artist
Episode: Good people, a powerful river, and a really nice van: musician Mia Kelly on the road
Jen Grant
Canadian singer-songwriter, album Queen of the Strait
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Episode: the June Radio Show
Beth White
Founder and pilot in command at Habitat for Aviation
Habitat for Aviation
Episode: the June Radio Show
Jenn Grant
Canadian singer-songwriter, subject of the episode
Nova Scotia, Canada
Episode: Jenn Grant's new album is about family, heartbreak, and finding joy
Chris Ortloff
Former journalist, former state legislator, author of A Lady in the Lake; revising the 1985 book
Independent author; previously affiliated with North Country public media
Episode: The Lady in the Lake continues to fascinate the Tri-Lakes region
Aubriana Mayette
Participant, aerospace engineering student
Habitat for Aviation
Episode: Something magical is happening at this hangar in Swanton, VT.
Zoe Broski
Marketing/photography lead for Habitat for Aviation
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Episode: Something magical is happening at this hangar in Swanton, VT.

Host

Mitch Teich
Host of North Words

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Soma Mei-Shang Frazier

    Another compelling show. The book discussed sounds fascinating, and since I love road trip books I’ll be picking this book up soon.

    I absolutely love the hosts opening chitchat. It makes me chuckle every week.

    (PS – I listen while I’m working outside on a farm in southern Minnesota)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bit.ly Web Lover
    United States10 months ago
  • Could be better

    The actual interviews with the actual guests are decent. But they are always proceeded by 7 to 10 minutes of boring chitchat between two journalists that add nothing to the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    saabrian
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the compelling storytelling and personal journeys, especially around education and community impact.
The show shines with in-depth interviews but some listeners wish for tighter opening segments instead of lengthy chitchat.
Guests bring diverse expertise from aviation education to film and history, enriching the regional narrative.

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A former software engineer is now building some huge model boats in Clayton, NY
Q: What role did drawings and blueprints play in your process?
He used professional drawings and publicly available blueprints (Library of Congress) to scale and recreate the boats, then used STL files from collaborators to complete parts and finish the models.
A former software engineer is now building some huge model boats in Clayton, NY
Q: How did you go from being a software engineer to being a model boat builder?
He explains he needed a physical counterpart to his virtual software work, wanting to touch something real and beautiful, and that his passion for wood, tools, and design led him to build boats after discovering CAD/CAM and a CNC mill.
Good people, a powerful river, and a really nice van: musician Mia Kelly on the road
Q: How does the place you live shape your music?
Mia explains that living on the banks of the Ottawa River and traveling nomadically profoundly shapes her songwriting, with language and cultural environment influencing how she writes in English and French and how she navigates the music industry.
The Lady in the Lake continues to fascinate the Tri-Lakes region
Q: How did the story of Mabel Smith Douglas first grip you?
Ortloff explains that the story stuck with him after a firsthand recollection from a 1963 event and later grew into a deeper appreciation of how a local legend hides real people and their legacies, prompting a meticulous, documentary approach to the book.
Jenn Grant's new album is about family, heartbreak, and finding joy
Q: How did the collaboration with her husband influence the songwriting and production?
She explains co-writing and co-producing with her husband, which allowed for a more intimate, collaborative process that helped shape the album's direction and emotional depth.

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A regional-focused show that shines a light on the North Country through a wide lens: aviation education for girls in rural Vermont, long-form conversations with musicians, local history, film, sports media, environmental activism, and Adirondack culture. Episodes mix personal storytelling, craft insights, and community impact, often anchored by regional figures who bridge local roots with broader aspirations. Notable threads include mentorship and education, the role of arts and media in small-town life, and a recurring emphasis on resilience, collaboration, and lifelong reinvention. The format tends toward in-depth profiles and intimate interviews, with a strong sense of place and community identity that can appeal to listeners who value ... more

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1. Rebecca Hopfinger
2. Julius Faubel
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7. Chris Ortloff
8. Aubriana Mayette

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