NextWave Radio Hour | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, hosts Pepin Mittelhauser and Olivia Paruk talk with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. Guest/s: Rachel Yves About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. Guest/s: Elizabeth Walztoni and Phelan Gallagher In this episode: – Finding belonging in Maine – Being a reporter – Staying curious – Realities of being a young musician – Travel – Being and educator About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. In this episode: – Perspectives of being in your young twenties – Being a college student, specifically studying acting – Navigating uncertain life paths Guest/s: Emily Paruk About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. In this episode: – Hospitality – Following unconventional life paths – Feeling like Maine is home – Jump to starting own business Guest/s: Maggie and Bill Iannuzzi. www.precipicecoffee.com/ About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. In this episode: – Connect to music – Life during the pandemic – Educational paths – Dreams for Maine Guest/s: Gus La Casse, musician. www.guslacasse.com and @reneaugustus About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. In this episode: – How place can impact your childhood – The joys and struggles of following your dreams – Advice to ones younger self Guest/s: Charlie Biando, Blind Tiger Coffee – blindtigercoffee@gmail.com Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Farrell, Color ME Wild Flower Farm – flowers@colormewild.me About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Pepin Mittelhauser talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. Guest/s: Brett Phinney Olivia Paruk About the host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a new program featuring folks around their 20s and 30s, often referred to as Millennials, from all across Maine. In this program, host Pepin Mittelhauser will be discussing issues, news, and current events both locally and nationally, and featuring young creators who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate. We hope to provide unique perspectives of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to lead. Guest/s: Jordan Chalfant, artist, naturalist, manager at The Naturalist’s Notebook, and collaborator on the Seaweeds of Maine project. About the host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a new program featuring folks in their 20s and 30s, often referred to as Millennials, from all across Maine. In this program, host Pepin Mittelhauser will be discussing issues, news, and current events both locally and nationally, and featuring young creators who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate. We hope to provide unique perspectives of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to lead. This month: -Working to make the world a better place for everyone and yourself -Keeping on looking for your place -Learning how you fit into the world Guests: Anna Siegal, student, climate activist, and birder Meghan Metzger, Development Director at MOFGA, and neurodivergency and postpartum wellness advocate. Birth Roots, Portland, ME About the host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free.This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a new program featuring folks in their 20s and 30s, often referred to as Millennials, from all across Maine. In this program, host Pepin Mittelhauser will be discussing issues, news, and current events both locally and nationally, and featuring young creators who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate. We hope to provide unique perspectives of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to lead. This month: -Working to make the world a better place for everyone -Being queer in Maine -Creating the life that suites you best “The Waggle” and “Metamorphosis” by Bee Parks and the Hornets used with permission. Guests: Bethany Humphrey Nina Duggan, Healthy Acadia, Maine Transnet, Downeast Rainbow Alliance, Curbside Queens Brittany Parker, Bee Parks and the Hornets About the host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) is the Digital Media Associate to WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. “Schmelzer’s Chaconne” is by J. H. Schmelzer, andperformed by Phoebe Durand-McDonnell, baroque triple harp, and Alonzo Esteban Cárdenas Muñoz, theorbo. (link to the YouTube video here) All other music is royalty free.This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a new program featuring folks in their 20s and 30s, often referred to as Millennials, from all across Maine. In this program, host Pepin Mittelhauser will be discussing issues, news, and current events both locally and nationally, and featuring young creators who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate. We hope to provide unique perspectives of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to lead. This month: -Things not being a simple or straightforward route in your life -Creating or finding the place you belong in the world -Facing change in your life Guests: Teagan White, oyster farmer and scallop diver in Bar Harbor. Phoebe Durand-McDonnell, harpist and musicologist from Bar Harbor. About the host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) is the Digital Media Associate to WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) Promo music by Zeke Sacaridiz. “Food and Medicine” by Sara Trunzo, featuring Darrell Scott, used by permission of the artist. All other music is royalty free. NextWave Radio Hour is a new program featuring folks in their 20s and 30s, often referred to as Millennials, from all across Maine. In this program, host Pepin Mittelhauser will be discussing issues, news, and current events both locally and nationally, and featuring young creators who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate. We hope to provide unique perspectives of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to lead. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. This month: -Making a home in Maine -Normalizing the long routes that ones life can take -Trailblazing your own path Guests: Jon Stein, owner of Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth Colt Neidhardt, theater artist and the Executive Director of Schoodic Arts for All Sara Trunzo, songwriter and community organizer. You can find her music in most places, like Spotify and Apple Music, and you can find more information on her instagram, @saratrunzomusic. About the host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) is the Digital Media Associate to WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) Promo music by Zeke Sacaridiz. Song to the Moon, by Antonín Dvo?ák, performed by Celeste Mittelhauser and accompanied by Scott Wheatley, used by permission from the artist. All other music is royalty free. NextWave Radio Hour is a new program featuring folks in their 20s and 30s, often referred to as Millennials, from all across Maine. In this program, host Pepin Mittelhauser will be discussing issues, news, and current events both locally and nationally, and featuring young creators who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate. We hope to provide unique perspectives of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to lead. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. This month: -Making a home in Maine -Normalizing the long routes that ones life can take -Trailblazing your own path Guests: Caitlin Thurell and Jason Chandler, farmers, natural builders, and outdoor educators in Franklin, Maine. Dr. Palak Taneja, faculty in Literature and Writing at College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine. Celeste Mittelhauser, part time opera singer and Outreach Coordinator at the Maine Natural History Observatory, in Gouldsboro, Maine. About the host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) is the Digital Media Associate to WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) Promo music by Zeke Sacaridiz All other music is royalty free NextWave Radio Hour is a new program featuring folks in their 20s and 30s, often referred to as Millennials, from all across Maine. In this program, host Pepin Mittelhauser will be discussing issues, news, and current events both locally and nationally, and featuring young creators who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate. We hope to provide unique perspectives of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to lead. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. The debut episode features several folks telling their stories of finding their places in Maine. This month: -What it’s like finding your way to Maine, or staying in Maine -Normalizing college degree expectations for young people -Creating a life and making a living in Maine Guests: Johannah Blackman, Executive Director of A Climate to Thrive on Mount Desert Island Rachel Albury, community board member of Rockland-based radio station WRFR Amanda Langley, Director of the MaineShare Program at Maine Initiatives Zeke Sacaridiz, local musician, on Instagram @zeke_sacaridiz Brett Phinney, Assistant Cafe Manager at The Blue Hill Co-op About the host: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/him) is the Digital Media Associate to WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production.