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  • Are YOU enough? Chad Althiser, Sweethearts & Heroes

    Are YOU enough? Chad Althiser, Sweethearts & Heroes
    2026/08/26
    Chad Althiser knows that his identity and worth extend far beyond the uniform, medals, combat experience and leadership titles. Sweethearts and Heroes describes Chad as a retired U.S. Marine Corps Major and three-time combat veteran who now brings his human-performance experience to work with young people, educators and high-risk professions. Today on Aired Out, Chad Althiser of Sweethearts & Heroes joined me for what may be one of the most powerful conversations I've ever had on this podcast.

    Chad took us inside his “Human Factor” presentation with a circle of Marines in Jacksonville, North Carolina, but what happened during our conversation went far beyond the presentation.

    He opened the door to parts of his own life that aren't usually found on a résumé.

    The loss of his younger brother.

    Three combat tours.

    Afghanistan.

    Ramadi.

    The weight carried home from experiences most of us will never understand.

    And then came the question that seemed to sit at the center of everything Chad was telling me:

    Are we ever enough?

    Because for Chad, “being enough” has little to do with the rank of Major, the Marine Corps uniform, the medals, the accomplishments or the titles.

    It's about being human.

    It's about what happens when the uniform comes off.

    It's about vulnerability.

    It's about grief.

    It's about connection.

    It's about what we carry silently.

    And ultimately, it's about recognizing that our value isn't determined by what we've accomplished or what we've survived.
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    1 時間 19 分
  • Rex Thompson, DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions

    Rex Thompson, DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions
    2026/08/25
    Rex Thompson from DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions joined me this morning with an important update for fight fans across Vermont. The highly anticipated KINGDOM COME event, originally scheduled for September 5th at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Burlington, is being rescheduled for October 10th. Rex explained what led to the change, what fans can expect moving forward, and a fight card that will be much larger. October 10th promises to be a major night of MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. Hope to see you there and then. All tickets purchased for the 9/5 event will be honored.
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    55 分
  • Hannah & Logan Haskin - brother & sister professional corn hole players

    Hannah & Logan Haskin - brother & sister professional corn hole players
    2026/08/24
    Hannah & Logan Haskins -American Cornhole League



    The American Cornhole League organizes professional and amateur tournaments across the country. Players compete in different divisions based on skill level, with competitors working their way through regional and national events, earning points and chasing championships and prize money.

    And Vermont has two young players making some serious history.

    Logan Haskins is Vermont’s first Junior Pro in the American Cornhole League, while his sister Hannah is Vermont’s first female Pro. That makes the Haskins family a pretty unique part of the Vermont cornhole story.

    Thank you Hannah and Logan Haskins for joining Aired Out this morning and introducing us to the fast-growing world of competitive cornhole - another reminder that if you think cornhole is just something you play in the backyard at a summer cookout, you might want to think again.

    This morning also serves as a reminder of why I love podcasting so much. The story. And what makes their story so cool is that they’re doing it together. Brother and sister - competing, traveling, practicing and continuing to raise the profile of a sport that has exploded well beyond the backyard.

    Congratulations to both of them, and we’ll be following their progress as they continue making history, one bag at a time.
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    30 分
  • Pastor RAE

    Pastor RAE
    2026/08/20
    Pastor Rae
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    46 分
  • Melissa Caress of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LIVE from Alaska

    Melissa Caress of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LIVE from Alaska
    2026/08/19
    Today on Aired Out, Sweethearts & Heroes welcomes Melissa Caress of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LIVE from Alaska. Melissa serves as the Statewide Training Director for the Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Trust, where she plays a key role in developing the next generation of skilled electrical workers through apprenticeship and workforce training.


    The program provides training for wiremen, linemen, telecommunications workers and line-clearance tree trimmers, combining classroom education with hands-on experience and career opportunities.


    Melissa’s message of leadership, connection, mental health and looking out for the people beside you is profound at the very least. She has been involved in conversations around The 5th Wire Program, an initiative focused on strengthening peer support and the human connection among electrical and utility crews, recognizing that sometimes the most important connection on the job is the one between people.


    Today’s conversation gives us a chance to hear from someone on the front lines of apprenticeship development, workforce preparation and leadership, while also exploring what it means to build stronger, more connected teams and communities. #sweetheartsandheroes


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    1 時間 7 分
  • Travis Mercy ride THIS SATURDAY

    Travis Mercy ride THIS SATURDAY
    2026/08/18
    Randy Henry, Linda Mercy & Mike Woodard Talk Travis Mercy Skatepark Fundraiser THIS SATURDAY

    The fundraiser is happening Saturday, August 22, at the Barre Town Recreation Picnic Shelter, with an 80-mile poker run sponsored by the Freedom Vermont V-Twin Cruisers Motorcycle Club.

    The Travis Mercy Memorial Skatepark has been supported for years through the dedication of the Mercy family, the Barre Town Thunder Chickens and countless friends and community members. The annual fundraiser helps provide maintenance and improvements to keep this special community skatepark going for the next generation.

    Randy, Linda and Mike will talk about the history behind the event, what people can expect this Saturday, and why keeping Travis Mercy’s memory and the skatepark alive means so much to the community.

    Join us for this Central Vermont tradition, now 25 years strong. To donate to the silent auction, call Linda Mercy at 802-279-7515
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    25 分
  • Vermont charities win big today, Hayden Panettiere, Stephen A. Smith and lots more

    Vermont charities win big today, Hayden Panettiere, Stephen A. Smith and lots more
    2026/08/17
    The Vermont Agency Foundation 26th Annual Golf Classic, tropical storm Lala, Iran ceasefire ends, Stephen A. Smith fires back, pay up - SAVE is over, Hayden Panettiere dies, LA Street takeovers, Pumpkin Spice, Dragonberry Energizers, Burlington Police force on black residents, Dog River overdose and Chuck's Monday Motivational.
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    49 分
  • Bob Dunkle airs out Vermont

    Bob Dunkle airs out Vermont
    2026/07/21
    Bob Dunkle is running as the Republican candidate for the Vermont House representing the Windsor-Orange District, serving the towns of Royalton and Tunbridge. Dunkle says his campaign is focused on the challenges facing rural Vermont and putting Vermont families, workers, farmers, and small businesses first.

    His priorities include:

    Reducing regulations on farmers and small businesses, including repealing Act 181.
    Lowering taxes and reducing state spending.
    AFFORDABILITY & HOUSING
    Supporting rural communities and strengthening local agriculture.
    Expanding economic opportunities in Vermont's smaller towns.
    and INCREASING AND ENFORCING PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL IN VERMONT

    Dunkle also believes Vermont needs less political division and more cooperation.

    "We need to be a bipartisan state. We need people who will work together for Vermont, not personal interests. We cannot afford partisan politics in this state. We're literally fighting to survive as a state, and for the people who are doing everything they can to stay here. We can create a coalition of 'Vermont First' legislators focused on bringing people, jobs, and prosperity back to our state."

    Dunkle says his campaign is centered on practical solutions that strengthen Vermont's economy, support rural communities, and encourage people to build their future in the Green Mountain State.
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    1 時間 10 分