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by Troy Farkas
Inspiring stories about the people & businesses of New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. This weekly interview podcast features local celebrities who live in the Seacoast, a special region in America that few people know about. Hosted by former ESPN & Spotify producer Troy Farkas.
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- 4 days ago1h 1m
BREAKING NEWS on the Future of Flight House Gym, & Jay Collins' Quest to Build the Nation's TOP Fitness Brand!
Flight House Fitness is on a mission to revolutionize the fitness industry.And Jay Collins will not stop until that vision has come to life.Formerly the owner of MaxEdge Fitness, the 59-year-old Collins bet the house (literally) a few years ago when he built Flight House Gym in Rye, a massive facility combining group training classes and open gym space in ways the Seacoast had never seen before.Then, just three months ago, he launched Flight House into its next era when he opened an incredible 24,000 square foot facility in Charlestown, Mass., a gym that's attracting intense social media attention, celebrities, athletes and comparisons to the New England Patriots' own facilities.And after seeing the early success of Flight House in Charlestown, Collins is ready to bring that concept - which also features yoga and pilates classes and a recovery center - to the Seacoast, which he reveals for the very first time on today's show.From Flight House Gym in Charlestown, Collins joins host Troy Farkas for the third time to discuss the early success of the Charlestown location, what makes this gym one of the very best in the country, why he's already looking at bringing Flight House to other major U.S. cities, his growth as an entrepreneur, and how he's bringing the new-and-improved Flight House to the Seacoast.To get $50 off your own membership at Flight House Fitness, you can use the code "SEACOASTSTORIES" when checking out online.UPCOMING EVENTS:"Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Pres. by SWTHZ Portsmouth. Get your tickets here.SPONSORS:RC Conner: The Seacoast's No. 1 home for kiln-dried firewood!Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced, professionally installed, and done right the first time.SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERS:Get 10% off any service with hair loss practitioner Amber Moulton at Studioh in RyeEPISODE CHAPTERS:Come to "Seacoast Stories Live" on 10/13 Why he opened Flight House Gym in Boston Evolution as an entrepreneur The new location's early success How Flight House is "redefining" the fitness industry Borrowing MILLIONS of dollars to build in Boston What motivates him at 59 years old Heat your home with firewood from RC Conner Custom blinds, shades & shutters with Budget Blinds of the Seacoast The future of Flight House on the Seacoast The competitive Portsmouth fitness scene Plans to bring Flight House nationwide Reflecting on his crazy entrep
- 1 weeks ago58 min
This Ogunquit Bar Started as a Gay Men’s Hangout. 40 Years Later, It's Everyone's "Happy Place"
Ogunquit has become a "three-season" town in recent years.The Front Porch is a big reason why.Started in 1980 exclusively as a gay men's bar, The Front Porch has become an all-inclusive restaurant, piano bar, and attraction for the half a million people who descend upon the tiny seaside town every summer.From the famous upstairs bar, longtime bartender Peter Tomes and current owner Scotty Vogel join host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about the history of the Porch, favorite stories from 45 years of the Porch, Ogunquit's quest to become attractive year-round, mind-blowing stats about the amount of espresso martinis they serve, how the restaurant is on the front lines of change in the industry, and more.To support the restaurant, you can follow them on Instagram @frontporchogt.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, The Local Thread, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by SWTHZ Portsmouth: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! Book your seat at the table here."Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Pres. by SWTHZ Portsmouth. Get your tickets here.SPONSORS:The Iron Cactus: Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, reiki, healthy eating, community and more.SWTHZ: Lock in your founding membership today at Portsmouth's newest home for wellness.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced, professionally installed, and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Come to Seacoast Stories LIVE! on 10/13 The evolution of The Front Porch & Ogunquit The Porch's beginnings as a gay men's bar The magic of the piano bar Stories from 45 years of the Porch Secure your SWTHZ Portsmouth founding membership here Custom blinds, shades and shutters with Budget Blinds of the Seacoast Why Vogel purchased The Front Porch How Ogunquit is
- 2 weeks ago51 min
Just Ask Nora! Beloved Seacoast Native on Buying Portsmouth City Lifestyle Magazine + Building a BIG Social Media Brand!
Local media has a bad reputation these days.Nora Happny McMorran wants to do something about it. The beloved former host of "Just Ask Nora," a social media series started in the late 2010s, Happny McMorran is now on a quest to turn Portsmouth City Lifestyle magazine into a local force for storytelling.A few months after acquiring the magazine, the longtime Portsmouth resident joins host Troy Farkas to discuss her decision, and how she plans on making the magazine a desirable read.Plus, the two talk about the origins of Just Ask Nora, her dad's career as THE go-to Portsmouth blacksmith, living in Norway during her 20s, meeting her now-husband at Carl's Meat Market, the strength of the Seacoast nonprofit scene, working for HAVEN, and more!To check out the digital version of the magazine, you can visit citylifestyle.com/portsmouth.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, The Local Thread, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories PUB CRAWL in Portsmouth! Join us on Saturday, September 26 for an afternoon of connection and FUN. Get your tickets here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by SWTHZ Portsmouth: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! Book your seat at the table here."Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Pres. by SWTHZ Portsmouth. Get your tickets here.SPONSORS:The Iron Cactus: Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, reiki, healthy eating, community and more.SWTHZ: Lock in your founding membership today at Portsmouth's newest home for wellness.RC Conner: The Seacoast's No. 1 home for kiln-dried firewood!Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced, professionally installed, and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Growing up in Portsmouth Living in Norway in her 20s Working in Portland, Oregon Supply your home with firewood from RC Conner Get your mind, body, and spirit feeling better at SWTHZ in Portsmouth Her popular social media series "Just Ask Nora" 2026 social media advice Working at HAVEN & the Seacoast nonprofit scen
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Pre-Dead Social Club: The One Thing Every Human Has in Common (And NOBODY Wants to Discuss!)
We don't know how to talk about death.Longtime Seacoast resident Laura Cleminson wants to change that.At the Pre-Dead Social Club, Seacoast residents of all ages gather monthly for a "die-a-logue" at author talks, panel discussions, and Death Over Drinks, the club's signature event.Cleminson, who also delivered a TEDx Portsmouth talk in 2024, became fascinated with death a decade ago when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. She noticed she had no tools for helping her mother through that time, a realization that eventually led her to become a death doula and the founder of the Pre-Dead Social Club.From the West End of Portsmouth, Cleminson joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about death - why we avoid it, her first experiences with it, how to better help our loved ones during that time, how the Pre-Dead Social Club has taken off in the last three years, and why it's welcomed nearly 1,200 people through its doors since then.To learn more about the Pre-Dead Social Club, visit predeadsocialclub.com.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, The Local Thread, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Time 4 Joy hosted by I Got Bridged: Friday, September 18 at the Portsmouth Elks Lodge. Get your tickets here.Seacoast Stories PUB CRAWL in Portsmouth! Join us on Saturday, September 26 for an afternoon of connection and FUN. Get your tickets here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by SWTHZ: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! Book your seat at the table here."Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Presented by SWTHZ. Get your tickets here.SPONSORS:The Iron Cactus: Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, reiki, healthy eating, community and more.SWTHZ: Lock in your founding membership today at Portsmouth's newest home for wellness.RC Conner: The Seacoast's No. 1 home for kiln-dried firewood!CHAPTERS:SS pub crawl on 9/26! Laura's first brushes with death Why don't we discuss death? How her mom's death changed everything
- Sep 7, 202655 min
Inside Two BELOVED (and Wildly Successful) Seacoast Businesses: Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier + Popzup Popcorn!
Two stories in one podcast?!In this special Labor Day episode, host Troy Farkas hears the stories of two beloved Seacoast businesses.In Part One, Farkas travels to Somerworth, N.H. for a conversation with the co-founders of Popzup Popcorn, Marty and Julie Lapham. From their factory's floor, the husband-and-wife team talk about how they got started 10 years ago, the painstaking lengths they've taken to get organic & non-GMO labels, the pivotal moments that launched their company into the next stratosphere, the importance of keeping it a family business, and more.In Part Two, the show heads to Kittery Point, M.E. to talk to the longtime owner of the legendary Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier, Ron Spinney. Alongside manager Cam Barrett, Spinney tells stories from Chauncey Creek's 70 years in operation - a seaside joint known for serving steaming hot lobsters, its BYOB policy, and a callback to a simpler time.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, The Local Thread, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! Book your seat at the table here."Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Get your tickets here.SPONSORS:The Iron Cactus: Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, red light therapy, reiki, sound healing, healthy eating, and more.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Custom blinds, shades, and shutters! Reasonably priced and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Seacoast Stories LIVE on 10/13 The health-conscious ethos of Popzup Popcorn The insane growth trajectory of Popzup Reflecting on Popzup's success BTS of Popzup's massive production process Introducing The Iron Cactus Custom blinds, shades & shutters at Budget Blinds of the Seacoast How Chauncey Creek started 70 years ago Why Spinney bought the business in the 80s What makes Chauncey Creek special Inside the lobster-eating experience Looking ahead to the future
- Aug 31, 20261h 6m
"I Put My Life on the Line!" World Champion BULL RIDER on Dangerous Career + Owning a Top Seacoast Venue!
A cowboy in York, Maine? 🤠Yes, it's true.For nearly two decades, Kenny Churchill was one of the very best bull riders in the world, competing on stages big and small across the country, including at Madison Square Garden in front of President Ronald Reagan.Now, the Boston native resides in York alongside his wife of 30+ years. Together, they own Churchill Barn and Weddings, a stunning events venue located on their private property, which houses a fully restored barn that was originally built in the 1700s!From inside the barn, Churchill joins host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about his legendary career, including what drove him to bull riding, the very serious injury risks it poses, and how the sport nearly cost him everything.To learn more about Churchill Barn and an event you could host there, please visit ChurchillBarnWeddings.com.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, The Local Thread, hereSEACOAST SENIORS: Contact hello@seacoaststories.com.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Partners Bank: We return to Kittery, Maine, on Wednesday, September 16! Book your seat at the table here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! Book your seat at the table here.SPONSORS:Degree Wellness Seacoast: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more & lock in a discounted (FOR LIFE) founding membership here.CHAPTERS:Opening trailer Troy's new side business, Seacoast Seniors The first time learning about Kenny Churchill What is bull riding/rodeo? Growing up as a bull rider in Boston His relentless study of bull riding The very serious risks involved in bull riding Daily life as a pro bull rider How rodeo athletes make money Performing at Madison Square Garden Secure your Degree Wellness founding membership today The near-death experience that led him to retire Moving to the Seacoast The WILD history behind Churchill Barn Why they started hosting weddings at the barn What a wedding there is like Love advice for Troy
- Aug 24, 20261h 0m
From the Cutthroat Kitchens of Rome to the Idyllic Streets of Portsmouth: A BTS Look at Mamma Luca’s (Unlikely) Beginnings
Mario LaPosta had a dream (literally).Following a nightmare about a kitchen incident, paired with his deep Italian roots and love of family meals at a long dinner table, LaPosta knew a future in the kitchen awaited him. Eventually, the Connecticut native moved to Italy so he could learn the ins and outs of the Neapolitan pizza-making process. Then, after returning to the States, he started running the pizza programs at a chain of restaurants outside of New York City, and then later, in Boston.On today's episode, Mario LaPosta of Mamma Luca joins host Troy Farkas to discuss his long, winding road to Mamma Luca - from the real deal kitchens of Rome to the cobblestone streets of Portsmouth. Additionally, the guys talk about what NOT to do when opening a restaurant, why the restaurant business is notoriously difficult to survive in, the compromise you have to make when opening an authentic Italian restaurant in America, and more.To check out Mamma Luca, pay them a visit at 111 State St. in downtown Portsmouth.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, The Local Thread, here.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: We're in Newburyport, Mass., on Wednesday, September 2. Book your seat at the table here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Partners Bank: We return to Kittery, Maine, on Wednesday, September 16! Book your seat at the table here.SPONSORS:Degree Wellness Seacoast: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more & lock in a discounted (FOR LIFE) founding membership here.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Custom blinds, shades, and shutters! Reasonably priced and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Introducing The Local Thread Compromises in opening Mamma Luca Why he wanted to become a chef Moving to Italy to learn the art of pizza-making What we misunderstand about making pizza Working at Italian restaurants outside of NYC Secure your founding membership at Degree Wellness Seacoast today! Local blinds, shades & shutters at Budget Blinds of the Seacoast Working in the Boston restaurant scene Opening da LaPosta in Newton, Mass. Why so many restaurants fail Moving to New Hampshire Finding a location for Mamma Luca What he wanted Mamma Luca to be when he opened it Becoming Portsmouth's go-to pizza location Mamma Luca's expansive bar program Favorite Mamma Luca menu item The financials of owning a downtown Portsmouth restaurant
- Aug 17, 20261h 3m
New Hampshire Has Everything Young People Want ... So Why Are They Leaving? (Portsmouth Parking UPROAR, Seacoast Housing Crisis & More!)
The future of New Hampshire is at stake.Luckily, brilliant young minds are on the case for building a better New Hampshire.In a rare roundtable discussion, popular past guests Corinne Benfield (Stay Work Play) and Andrew Samonas (Samonas Realty) join host Troy Farkas to discuss a number of topics, including the recent Portsmouth parking controversy and its effect on the local workforce, why a shortage of affordable childcare is causing big problems for families across the state, Gen Z's experience of navigating the workforce in the age of artificial intelligence, and how, weeks after a $16 million home sale in Hampton, the Seacoast's leaders are thinking about tackling the ongoing housing crisis.For more from Corinne's organization, you can follow Stay Work Play on Instagram @stayworkplay. To learn more about working with Samonas Realty, visit SamonasGroup.com.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every week.Visit the NEW SeacoastStories.com for our newsletter & LIMITED-TIME summer merch drop!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: We're in Newburyport, Mass., on Wednesday, September 3. Book your seat at the table here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by Partners Bank: We return to Kittery, Maine, on Wednesday, September 16! Book your seat at the table here.SPONSORS:Degree Wellness Seacoast: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more & lock in a discounted (FOR LIFE) founding membership here.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast: Custom blinds, shades, and shutters! Reasonably priced and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Come to Seacoast Stories Dinner Club Portsmouth parking controversy latest Why residents pushed back against recent parking measures Portsmouth parking hack for residents A BIG WIN recently for addressing the childcare shortage in N.H. How companies can help with childcare N.H.'s "ass-backwards" way of addressing issues Secure your founding membership at Degree Wellness Seacoast TODAY
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Inspiring stories about the people & businesses of New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. This weekly interview podcast features local celebrities who live in the Seacoast, a special region in America that few people know about. Hosted by former ESPN & Spotify producer Troy Farkas.
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