107.1 WNMR – Home of Corm & the Coach
The Only FM Talk Station Serving the Champlain Valley and The North CountryEvents this Weekend!
It’s likely to be a chilly weekend but don’t let that keep you in. There’s some fun stuff going on for good causes so get out and enjoy it.
There are winter carnivals going on all over the place and part of the Colchester Winter Carnival is the Colchester-Milton Rotary Winter Carnival Auction this Saturday. The Colchester-Milton Rotary Club will sponsor a fundraising auction at 10am at the Colchester High School Cafeteria. Viewing will be at 9am on Saturday, February 6th with the Corm serving as auctioneer.
Can’t wait for Saturday? Need some fun sooner? Come out Friday for The Essex Calcutta hosted by The Essex Resort and Spa to benefit the United Way of Chittenden County. The fun starts at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. 802.878.1100. Space is limited so call and reserve today. $135 gets you dinner – 4 courses!!! Everyone walks away with something. Prizes include JetBlue tix, $2000 cash, overnight stays, hot air balloon rides, etc.
There are always things to do and discover, no matter how cold it is outside. And often, it’s for a good cause so you can kill two birds with one stone. Win, Win!!! Come out for some fun and do some good in the process!
Bridges and Coaches and Telephones- Oh my!
Is it just me or has there been such a motley assortment of local news stories these past couple months? Between bridges getting blown down to the Burlington Telecom debacle to the Colchester School Board fiasco – it just keeps coming. When did we get so “Big City”? I guess that’s progress. As Vermont grows in leaps and bounds, we’re destined to have these things happen. All one can do it grin and bear it.
The good news? Punxsutawney Phil says only six more weeks of winter (phew!) and it would appear the economy is working its way to coming around. Now if we could just get our troops home safely and feel the warmth of the sun. All in all, it’s not so bad.
Whether you agree or disagree with what’s going on, it’s our little state and we love it. Speaking of agreeing and disagreeing – what do you think about all this? Let us know. Even if you don’t agree with us, we want to know. Hey, we’re always willing to be educated if you’ve got a good argument. Love your show!
What’s Going on?
Still can’t believe it’s 2010 already. Nice to close the door on 2009 and start again. Although, we have to admit 2009 ended on a high note with the show getting on air just before Thanksgiving. Sure, there are still some technical issues we’re working out but consider this – talks behind the scene about starting this station didn’t even begin until March of 09. Here we are January of 2010 and we’re on. Pretty good, no? The rest of those things, we’re working on and we’ll have them taken care of soon. Just bear with us.
Now, what’s coming this month? We’ve got some great guests lined up to keep things moving in this frozen month of January – from Bob Ryan from the Boston Globe to ESPN’s Doug Gottleib, as well as local comedians, writers and newsmakers. Is there someone out there you think we should have on air? Let us know. We’ll do our best. And as always, if you have an event you’d like us to mention, send us the info – be script, weblink or even a pre-recorded PSA.
Until we speak again, stay warm and keep us tuned in on your radio dial. Love your show!
Coach’s Latest Performance – Singing “Say Hey”
Enjoying Coach enjoy his music never gets old. Recently, he shared a song he found that he really like – Michael Franti & Spearhead singing “Say Hey”. Not only is the song infectious but you can’t help but love how much Coach loves it. And he sings it with such unadulterated joy. Sure, we might not all be blessed with the pipes of Michael Buble but isn’t it nice to see people enjoy seeing regardless!
If you have a video of yourself singing your favorite song, send it along. We’ll make you a star. Well, maybe just get a giggle but whatever.
What a Week!
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the city,
Not a snowflake had fallen which, at the holidays, was a pity…
… Ok, Ok, it’s not Coach’s poetry but you get the picture. It’s been cold and dark with no fresh snowfall in the area to brighten things up for the holiday. Hey, we’ll get some soon, maybe even this weekend. Just gotta be patient.
In the meantime, wait until you see what we have for you. As the holidays arrive and the year comes to an end, tune in to Corm and the Coach in the coming weeks as we’ll be featuring special guests hand chosen with the intention of jump starting your 2010. From finances to real estate and mortgages, physical health to stress management, life coaching to job coaching – we’ll have it here on the Corm and the Coach show on 107.1 WNMR. This just might be the year you actually keep those New Year’s resolutions.
The Cold Ain’t Gonna Keep Us Down!
Brrr! It’s been a bit chilly this week but we’ve kept things hot and hoppin’ on the Corm and the Coach show with another great line up of guests. If you didn’t catch the show this week or maybe you missed a couple days, here’s what you might have missed. For those who tuned in, think of it as a delightful walk down memory lane. Ha!
Community and public service, Entertainment
- Meteorologist and Planetarium Director for the Fairbanks Museum Mark Breen called in to discuss current meteorological events and the upcoming Climatology summit in Copenhagen.
- Show favorite Dr Randy Miller entertains listeners with a few oneliners and zingers.
- Allan Nichols, star of Slapshot, stopped by studio to catch up with old friends, talk hockey, travel and stardom.
Sports
- Doug Gottleib calls in to chat about Tiger, current sports and general check in
- UVM Hockey coach Kevin Sneddon reviews team stats, players and the season in general
Local government and politics
- Commissioner of Pub Safety Tom Trembley visited the studio to talk current state of Public Safety in VT, safe driving habits, programs to encourage not texting and driving, etc.
- Kurt Wright called in to discuss the recent developments at the Burlington City Council meeting regarding Burlington Telelcom.
- BPD Chief Michael Schirling instudio talking about current challenges for the PD, personal safety during the holidays, recent crime and events in BTV.
- Neale Lunderville, Secretary of the VT Agency of Administration
We’ve got more in store for you through the holidays along with lift ticket giveaways, more Coach’s Poetry, and maybe even a Corm and the Coach On the Road… Stay Tuned!
So Far, So Good!
Sure, it’s early days but so far, so good. We’ve been having a great time back in the saddle and from the early reports, it seems there are a lot of folks out there happy to have us back. To all of you who’ve written, called, IM’d, sent treats, etc, we thank you! It means so much to us to know you’re out there and you’ve got our back. We love you!
For anyone who didn’t catch the beginning days of the show, here’s a brief recap of the guest line up you missed.
Community and public service, Entertainment
- Career Specialist and UConn Business Specialist Kelly Kennedy talked listeners about current trends and tips in career search in the digital age.
- Brigadier General Steve Cray was in studio to talk about the current deployment as well as the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation.
- Nicole Fenton from City Market COTS Fundraiser “Coolest Lunch in Town” to raise money for COTS
- Dean Ferrara from Santa Night with their annual fundraiser “Santa Night Burlington” and “Santa Night Plattsburgh”
- Dr. Lewis First was on air discussing the current info on H1N1 and flu health.
- Local actor and celebrity Rusty DeWees visited the morning show studio to share a few laughs with the morning show listeners.
Sports
- Sportswriter and novelist John Feinstein checked in to chat about current sports
- Sportswriter and reporter Bob Ryan from the Boston Globe called in to talk all things sports.
- Villanova Mens Bball coach Jay Wright discusses current season and standings
- BFP Mike Donahue discussed the All state HS Football picks
- Smugglers’ Notch Snow Reporter Hugh Johnson gave an optimistic overview of the current ski season
- Snocountry Ski Reporter Andy Davis called in about VT Ski Areas and weather
Local government and politics
- US Senator Patrick Leahy discussing how things are going for VT senator in DC.
- VT Lt Gov candidate Phil Scott discussed current run at office
- Gov Douglas was in studio to talk about his future after office and current issues in VT
- VTrans’ John Zicconi was in studio updating listeners about the status of the Crown Point bridge and general transportation issues in VT
- VT Legislature Kurt Wright was in studio to give a layperson’s explanation of the Burlington Telecom issue.
- UVM lecturer and Gulf News columnist Gordon Robison appeared instudio for an indepth discussion regarding the US’ impending deployment of more troops to Afghanistan and other mideast issues
We’ve got more on the way so tune in and check out the new Corm and the Coach show.
Coach’s Poetry – Tiger Woods (insert groan and eye roll here)
It’s Coach’s Poetry today. And while it’s always a favorite, I have to be honest when I say it’d better be really good because it’s about Tiger and who hasn’t had enough Tiger Woods?! So, with trepidation but high hopes (is that possible?) we await the reading.
What can he possibly say that hasn’t already been said? Can it be about the naughty texts? Can it be another joke about hitting a 5 iron? Can it be about getting clubbed by a Norwegian? The options are endless. And while the stories of Saint Tiger go on and on, I supposed there’s always room for one more but only if it’s Coach’s Poetry.
After the reading, we’ll poll the jury in the court of public opinion.
Day Two is underway!
Day two is in the works and we couldn’t be happier! We still have some things to tweek as far as clarity and we thank you for your patience while we work on that. When the alarm clock rang this morning at 4am, gone was the worry about gremlins and glitches and in it’s place was the happiness you feel when you’re doing what you love. And we love doing this!
So, today we’ve spoken with Snocountry’s Andy Davis regarding the current status of skiing in the north. On deck is Villanova Coach Jay Wright and WPTZ’s Gus Rosendale for a little local flavor. And tomorrow, we’ve got another line up of great guests. Thanks for tuning in!
We finally made it!
You heard the news months ago and many even reached out to ask “when the heck are you guys gonna be on?” Just as we were ready to launch, a gremlin throws a wrench in the works and waylays our efforts. But for those who were up and listening to the radio at 6, er…, we mean 7, you finally got to hear the show. Yeah, one more bug in the system at 6 but after much ado, it finally happened. But, we won’t go on about that. We’re on. That’s it. We hope you’ll tune in.
But before closing today’s post, we really want to say thank you all you patient listeners who stuck it out through the wait and then through the glitches. And thank you to all who wrote, called, emailed or reached out in some fashion in the months/weeks/days leading up to today, the hours during the show and all day since. While today was far from perfect, it was perfectly wonderful to be back home – on the air doing morning radio to the best listeners in the Champlain Valley and the North Country!
