Rumble Strip
Erica Heilman / Rumble Strip, Erica HeilmanGood conversation that takes its time, hosted by Erica Heilman.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 329 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & CulturePlaces & Travel | |||
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Welcome to a new, periodic series called Life of Kaye.
This first episode is called: Some Kind of a Speaker.
The series is produced by me and Kaye Phipps.
Send us your comments if you have them and thank you so much for listening.
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- 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 Podcasts5meromaine
United Statesa month 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 Podcasts5Ishmael Upon Thames
United Kingdom2 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 Podcasts5Freddifelson
Germany3 months ago - So Insightful
I am consistently blown away by the insights people share in the “What Class Are You?” series. We don’t always get the opportunity to hear folks give their most honest feelings about their lives and experiences. People astonish me. Kay, for instance, is so self aware and so good at expression. I found myself thinking ‘how is this person not the school principal instead of a custodian?’ What a difference it might make to the kids if they had someone like Kay influencing their education. And Jules... more
Apple Podcasts5Pads Paws & ClawsUnited States5 months ago - Each Conversation Takes You By Surprise
Listening to the back catalog of Rumble Strip I’m immediately reminded why I come back- conversations with people who give surprising insights with emotion and depth, and questions which make me stop to quietly reflect. Thanks for this wonderful podcast and how it adds kindness, love and depth to a world which spends a lot of time yelling.
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Apple Podcasts | #67 | United States/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #75 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #86 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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What is Rumble Strip about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This program centers conversations that unfold slowly and thoughtfully around ordinary people facing big themes—money, class, community, and resilience. Episodes blend intimate storytelling with social analysis, often anchored in Vermont life but with broader relevance to work, belonging, and how systems shape everyday choices. Noteworthy angles include exploring the emotional costs of financial insecurity, the meaning of community in small towns, and how acts of care (from small shop perks to songs that travel) can become catalysts for collective healing. The show often elevates overlooked voices, including frontline workers, retirees, and working-class narratives, making it a compelling listen for listeners who value humanity, nuance, and... more
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Recent guests on Rumble Strip include:
1. Kaye Phipps
2. Sharon Porter
3. Kristin Friedow
4. Bonnie Breer
5. Olivia Lamont
6. Laura Murphy
7. Craig Premont
8. Timbo Bay
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