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Good conversation that takes its time, hosted by Erica Heilman.

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Write to me if you want to contact Hilary and Steve about the roosters. You can email me at rumblestripvermont@gmail.com

A story about a haunted house that really takes place in a whole lot of barns and outbuildings and also in a cornfield. And there were people with chainsaws. It was fricking terrifying. I made the story for Vermont Public years ago and since its Hall... more

A couple weeks ago I drove around with Forrest Foster while he was delivering round bales, and he gave me an update on his barn. This is the update.

This is a show about a game my son used to love that I never understood. It's called Magic: The Gathering, and it’s a card game that's sort of a cross between Dungeons and Dragons and chess. It involves spells and enchantments and creatures and math ... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Dias
Keeps chickens with Hilary Dyson
Episode: Free Beautiful Roosters 3 Available
Hilary Dyson
Keeps chickens with Steve Dias
Episode: Free Beautiful Roosters 3 Available
Forrest Foster
Farmer working on a barn and raising cattle
Episode: A barn update from Forrest
Rob Mermin
Friend of Bill Morancy and the storyteller
Artist/Performer (Puppeteer); creator of a play about this time in his life
Episode: The Last Chapter
Bianca Gaver
Friend interviewed on the show about aging
Episode: Rest in Peace Bonnie Tyler
Scott Carrier
Friend interviewed on the show about aging
Episode: Rest in Peace Bonnie Tyler
Claire Dolan
Friend interviewed on the show about aging
Episode: Rest in Peace Bonnie Tyler
Kaye Phipps
Subject of Life of Kaye, explored in depth in this episode
Episode: Life of Kaye: Some kind of a speaker
Sharon Porter
Nurse with the Orleans, Essex VNA and Hospice
Orleans, Essex VNA and Hospice
Episode: A Day on the Road with a Visiting Nurse

Host

Erica Heilman
Radio producer and host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • RIP Bonnie Tyler

    Erica’s got pipes : ) Can’t think of a better tribute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keyofgee
    United States4 months ago
  • Some kind of a gift!

    Life of Kaye is intriguing and compelling. Looking out for the next. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catherine of quyon
    Canada5 months ago
  • Quiet hope, decency, and goodness

    Rumble Strip elevates interviewees who speak plainly, work hard, and express neighborly love through word and deed. Thank you, Erica Heilman, for the gift of your dispatches.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meromaine
    United States6 months ago
  • Engaging

    Erica has such a greater creator’s ear for humanity. Her subjects take us in to other lives. This show is golden. A real gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ishmael Upon Thames
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Window into our soul

    Listening from Germany and it’s not just a beautiful little window into US culture but into the human soul everywhere in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freddifelson
    Germany8 months ago

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Some listeners report that shifts in sound levels between narration and sound effects can be jarring.
The portraits of everyday people and Vermont communities are often described as humane, moving and unexpectedly insightful.
Personal stories frequently leave listeners reflecting on class, belonging, relationships and how people care for one another.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, candid interviews and the care Erica brings to her questions.

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Free Beautiful Roosters 3 Available
Q: What happens if you don't find any takers?
Steve says they will have to decide what to do, and he may handle it himself if no one takes the extra roosters.
Free Beautiful Roosters 3 Available
Q: What are your criteria for the people who are taking your roosters?
Hilary says they want a decent home with a flock that can protect the roosters and allow them to do what they are meant to do.
A barn update from Forrest
Q: How is the price of diesel impacting?
Forrest says higher diesel and heating-fuel prices affect farms, household budgets and municipal road upkeep, including sanding and snow plowing.
A barn update from Forrest
Q: So, what were the, what was the, how did the tariffs, where did the tariffs come in?
Forrest says tariffs applied to imported studs, sheathing and rafters, with rates fluctuating and at one point reaching 55 percent. He paused buying rafters until costs eased.
Life of Kaye: Some kind of a speaker
Q: What would I speak about?
Well, I can't tell you that, but all the subjects that's out there, even your life, you know.

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Slow, intimate audio storytelling rooted in the people and places of Vermont. Erica Heilman guides conversations and first-person narratives about ordinary lives, work, family, money, aging, illness, friendship, community traditions and the choices people face. Episodes range from close portraits of individuals and local businesses to reflective pieces built from voice memos, archival recordings and contributions from listeners. The stories often connect personal experience to larger questions, including class, healthcare, rural life and belonging, without losing sight of humor and everyday detail.

A distinctive strength is the patient, attentive approach to interviewees, who may be neighbors, workers, friends or specialists speaking from ... more

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4. Rob Mermin
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7. Claire Dolan
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