Hear. Here.

The audio companion to The St. Albans Messenger, where we feature Vermont-focused discussions not always heard in the public conversation — to better explore our communities and provide insight into the state's challenges.

Hear. Here. is a news podcast hosted by Josh Ellerbrock, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Josh Ellerbrock hosts Hear. Here., a news show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: Retail

  May 22, 202646 minS1

  <p >Retail workers make up the third largest group in Franklin County's workforce, trailing the manufacturing and healthcare industries. But in a world of Amazon and online deliveries, finding success in retail is often an uphill battle.</p> <p >In the latest episode of "Here. Here (In Vermont)," host Josh Ellerbrock brings on two local experts to discuss in more detail what they've done to bring more customers through the front door. </p> <p >Guests include Abigail Gagne, proprietor of Maple City Candy, and Renee Laroche-Rheaume, owner of Spotlight Vintage.</p>

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: Directing

  Dec 26, 202556 minS1

  <p >Who knew plays could be so serious?</p> <p >For the last hurrah of 2025, Hear. Here.'s Episode 9 shines a light on collaborative, creative productions by featuring a discussion with longtime educator Brian Rainville, Enosburg Opera House's board chair and show director Suzi Hull-Casavant and Bent Media founder Tom Benton, who recently shipped a full-length feature  "Leatherclad."</p> <p >The resulting conversation gives some insight artistic endeavors, collaborative processes and what directors can do to really bring out an audience.</p> <p> </p>

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8: The Media*

  Sep 2, 20251 hourS1

  <p>To tell local stories, you often need local people doing the work. In Episode 8 of the St. Albans Messenger's podcast series, we bring a few leaders in Vermont's local media industry—Bridget Higdon, Paul Snyder and Llu Mulvaney-Stanak—to talk about the challenges and obstacles of dealing with information in a world chock full of distraction.</p>

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7: Local foods

  Jul 22, 202558 minS1

  <p>Vermont has a brand associated with high-quality local foods and farmer's markets. But what's it like for those doing the work? </p> <p>In this latest episode of Hear. Here., host Josh Ellerbrock brings in three Vermont food experts—Ricky "The Meadmaker" Klein, Finn & Roots co-owner Holly Counter Beaver and homesteader Anne Lepeltier—for a conversation around the challenges of growing local in Vermont.</p>

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  Episode #6

  Episode 6: Summer Music

  May 22, 202558 minS1

  <p>May marks the start of summer concert series across Franklin County, so it seemed fitting to feature a few musicians on this latest episode of "Hear.Here." </p> <p>Over the discussion, we hear about some of the joys around performing music, as well as some of today's frustrations around finding an audience. Guests include guitarist/producer/performer Andre Maquera, multi-instrumentalist John Notaro and musician Tyrone Shaw. </p>

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