Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#24: Joanna Graves: Building Community Through Fitness
Season 1 Episode 24
Joanna Graves has been a fixture in the Stowe fitness community for 30 years - often recognized as the top fitness workout instructor in the area and…
1 year ago
#23: Kristina von Trapp Frame: A Life at the Iconic von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort
Season 1 Episode 23
This week we are joined in the Octagon studio by Kristina von Trapp Frame. The von Trapp name is synonymous with Stowe and its outdoor culture. Krist…
1 year ago
#22: Mike Leach: Exploring the Legendary History of Ski Racing at Stowe
This week we are happy to bring Mike Leach to the studio who is the historian for the Mount Mansfield Ski Club (MMSC), one of the oldest ski racing o…
1 year ago
#21: Buster Brown's 24 Day Adventure: A Story of Hope and Community
Season 1 Episode 21
This is a very special edition of The Octagon, bringing you the wild story of Buster Brown, the now famous beagle. On a cold February day, Buster wen…
1 year ago
#20: Kim Brown: The Origins of Woods Skiing at Stowe
Season 1 Episode 20
Kim Brown is a well-known figure in Stowe, Vermont's skiing community, recognized for his extensive contributions as a columnist, historian, and avid…
1 year, 1 month ago
#19: Dustin Martin: A Life in Ski Racing and Tracking Whitetail Deer
Season 1 Episode 19
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dustin Martin. Dustin was born and raised in Stowe and operates ARFA Property Management with his …
1 year, 1 month ago
#18: Mike Priestley: Stowe Hockey History and the Iconic Hyde Cup Tournament
Season 1 Episode 18
Hockey in Stowe isn’t just a game—it’s a tradition, a community, and a way of life for many. Few people know that better than Mike Priestley. A longt…
1 year, 1 month ago
#17: Matt Testa and the Art of Back Country Ski Filming
Season 1 Episode 17
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Testa aka “Mansfield Matty”. When not pumping out daily snow reports Matt can be found chargi…
1 year, 2 months ago
#16: Cap Chenoweth and the Legendary Stowe Derby
Season 1 Episode 16
In this episode of The Octagon Podcast, we dive deep into the history and strategy of the legendary Stowe Derby with longtime competitor and local ic…
1 year, 2 months ago
#15: Jeff Clarke: Seven Years of Edelweiss and Former US Cross Country Ski Team Director of Development
Season 1 Episode 15
To ring in our 15th episode at The Octagon Podcast we sat down with Co-Owner of Edelweiss Mountain Deli Jeff Clarke. Jeff provides us with an in dept…
1 year, 2 months ago