Christina chats with two remarkable women making a difference in the world of pageantry. First, she talks with Brenda Pollock, the director of the American Miss System, who shares the inspiring story of relaunching her mother’s beloved pageant and creating a crown that honors her mother's vibrant legacy. Then, Christina chats with Katie Winchinbatch, the reigning National United States Maine Misses 2025, who opens up about her journey from small-town Maine to corporate attorney, fashion designer, and podcast host.
The Maine Pageant Place: Celebrating Legacy & Leadership with Brenda Pollock & Katie Winchinbatch
Christina chats with two remarkable women making a difference in the world of pageantry. First, she talks with Brenda Pollock, the director of the American Miss System, who shares the inspiring story of relaunching her mother’s beloved pageant and creating a crown that honors her mother's vibrant legacy. Then, Christina chats with Katie Winchinbatch, the reigning National United States Maine Misses 2025, who opens up about her journey from small-town Maine to corporate attorney, fashion designer, and podcast host.
The Maine Pageant Place: Jennifer Wallach – From the Philippines to the ER
In this insightful interview, Christina LeBel sits down with Jennifer Wallach, a dual citizen who shares her journey from being born on an Air Force base in the Philippines to becoming a dedicated nurse in the United States. Jennifer talks about her early life, education in Pittsburgh, and the challenges and rewards of working in high-pressure medical environments like trauma hospitals and emergency rooms. She also touches on how she met her husband during her time as an OR nurse, revealing the personal side of a career defined by care and resilience.
The Maine Pageant Place: Meet Brooke Hume, 2025 Miss Maine Military Star
In the premiere episode of The Maine Pageant Place, we welcome the inspiring and charismatic Brooke Hume, the reigning Miz Maine Military Star. Brooke opens up about her journey into pageantry, the family history behind her current title, and her platform advocating for PCOS awareness. Brooke shares how pageants have helped shape her confidence and community impact, from fighting fires to walking the stage. It's a heartfelt and empowering start to the series that celebrates Maine's pageant queens' beauty, strength, and purpose.
The Bollard Broadcast – Ephriam Bennett – Gods Love Kept Me Fighting – April 19 2025
Writer and publisher of Maine's Bollard magazine Chris Busby interviews author Ephriam Bennett who wrote God's Love Kept Me Fighting.
DNA of the News – The Silfra Fissure – A New View of the World – Dec 25 2024
There is a fissure in the submerged tectonic plates supporting the continents. The shortest distance between America and Europe is reduced from 2833 miles to 6 feet, and people worldwide go to this point to experience touching both continents simultaneously.
R&B Report – January 2024 Promo
Promo for the January 2024 episode of the Rundlett & Baldacci Report
Veterans for Peace – Midori Morrow and The Film Making Waves
Maine Veterans for Peace honors artist Midori Morrow who talks about her artwork, and screens the film "Making Waves" at the Portland Media Center on June 24, 2023.
Jennifer Lunden – American Breakdown
A book launch as Maine Charitable Mechanics Hall featuring Jennifer Lunden, author of American Breakdown: our ailing nation, my body's revolt and the 19th Century woman who brought me back to life. May 8, 2023
Friday PM – Ed Crockett
On this episode of Friday PM, we speak with state representative and president of Captain Eli’s soda Ed Crockett about his new memoir ‘The Ghosts Of Walter Crockett. A tale of struggle, and ultimately forgiveness, the book details his tumultuous relationship with his father, a man who battled alcoholism and was homelessness for almost 20 years. We also hear a song and chat with local band The Sidechick Syndicate.
A Story to Tell – Mort Soule
ABC’s of Abolition CSP Screening
