The Octagon
Ted Thorndike and Mike Carey
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Welcome to "The Octagon" - the podcast that dives into the vibrant lives of Stowe Vermont's most adventurous residents. Join us as we explore the passions, pursuits, and personalities that make this mountain town unique.
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S2E20 Season 2: #20 2025-2026 Winter Recap with Mike and Ted
This week Mike and Ted took over the studio and rehashed the 2025-2026 winter and Season 2 at The Octagon Podcast. From powder days, epic travel stories and friendly bets between co-hosts this is a…
S2E19 Season 2: #19 From Panama to Stowe: The Story of Movement Coffee and The Roastery
This week on the Octagon Podcast we sat down with TJ Walden and Sarah Landry , the co-founders behind Movement Coffee Roasters right here in Stowe. Movement and their flagship store The Roastery has…
S2E18 Season 2: #18 Karen Wagner: 9 Years as Director of The Fabled Stowe Ski Patrol
This week we were excited to bring into the studio Karen Wagner to talk all things ski patrol. Karen is the Ski Patrol Director at Stowe Mountain Resort, overseeing one of the most experienced and…
S2E17 Season 2: #17 Snow Reporter Roundtable
This week we are excited to be bringing you a special Octagon roundtable edition with everyone’s favorite snow reporters Andre Blais, Matt Testa and Scott Braaten. Whether tuning into the snow phone,…
Season 2: #16 Howie Faircloth and Tim Danahy: The Story Behind Green Mountain Distillers
This week we welcomed craft distillers Tim Danahy and Howie Faircloth into The Octagon Studio. Tim and Howie both moved to Stowe almost 30 years ago and became the head brewers at The Shed. After 5…
Season 2: #15 Jack Morris: Building Community Through Art at The Front Four Gallery
This week we had the pleasure of bringing Jack Morris into the Octagon Studio. Born and raised in Stowe, Jack once dreamed of becoming an athlete — until a life-altering heart diagnosis in his teens…
S2E14 Season 2: #14 Steph Lawee: Taking Performance to the Next Level at Vibe Sports Recovery
This week we had the pleasure of bringing into the studio Sports Recovery guru Steph Lawee. Steph is the Founder of Vibe Sports Recovery here in Stowe. Steph combined her experience as an elite…
S2E13 Season 2: #13 Drew Clymer: Exploring a Passion for Service as Deputy Chief of Stowe Mountain Rescue
This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Drew Clymer about all things back country rescue. Drew currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Stowe Mountain Rescue and The Search and Rescue…
S2E12 Season 2: #12 Hardeaux Roundtable: Love em or Hate em?
This week we rounded out the 2025 season at the Octagon Podcast with the long awaited Hardeaux Roundtable. The Hardeaux's have what could be described as a controversial reputation around town and on…
S2E11 Season 2: #11 Mike Hayes: The Endless Pursuit of Filming the Mt. Mansfield Backcountry
This week we chatted with Mike Hayes who is one of the key figures in Stowe’s extreme skiing and ski-filming community. He’s someone who doesn’t just chase lines—he documents them and helps tell the…
S2E10 Season 2: #10 Maura Wieler: A Career in Education and Stowe Elementary School Principal
This week we welcomed our first educator into the Octagon Studio, Maura Wieler. Maura is the Principal of Stowe Elementary School, whose leadership has played a significant role in shaping the…
S2E9 Season 2: #9 Jen and John Kimmich: Inside the Alchemist Brewery Story
This week we were honored to welcome craft beer legends Jen and John Kimmich, co-owners of The Alchemist Brewery into the Octagon studio. The Alchemist makes Heady Topper, one of the top rated beers…
S2E8 Season 2: #8 Jackie Henderson and Carter Getty: Stowe High School Seniors and Reflections On Growing Up In Stowe
This week we welcomed Jackie Henderson and Carter Getty into the Octagon Studio. Jackie and Carter are both Seniors at Stowe High School and provide a unique perspective on what it's like to grow up…
S2E7 Season 2: #7 Scott Braaten: Mt. Mansfield Weather Guru and Creator of Braatencast
This week we welcomed Scott Braaten into the Octagon studio as we are building stoke for the upcoming winter. Scott is one of the leading weather forecasters for Mt Mansfield and runs the popular…
S2E6 Season 2: #6 Octagon Labs: Peter Hawks and The Flyin Ryan Foundation
This week we had the honor of sitting down with Peter Hawks for our third Octagon Labs episode. Peter takes us on a journey of the legacy of his son Ryan who lived with passion, purpose, and…
S2E5 Season 2: #5 Joey Davis: The Art of Tracking Whitetail Deer
This week we sat down with 7th generation Stowe resident Joey Davis who is considered one of the premier whitetail deer trackers in the region. Deer hunting in Stowe and throughout the State of…
S2E4 Season 2: #4 Dave Bradbury: Growing Local Entrepreneurship Through The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
This week we explore the Vermont start up and entrepreneurial landscape with Dave Bradbury. Dave is the President of VCET — the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies — where he’s spent years…
S2E3 Season 2: #3 Mike Giorgio: Stowe Mountain Resort General Manager
This week we sat down with Mike Giorgio, General Manager at Stowe Mountain Resort. Mike started his career at Mt Snow as Executive Chef and Head of Food and Beverage. He then was promoted to run…
S2E2 Season 2: #2 Charles Safford: 18 Years Serving as Stowe's Town Manager
This week we had the pleasure of welcoming into The Octagon studio Charles Safford. Charles is the Town Manager of Stowe, Vermont, a role in which he serves as the CEO of the town - responsible for…
S2E1 Season 2: #1 Brian Buczek: Stowe High School Soccer Championship Coach and Growth of the Sport in Rural Vermont
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with local soccer icon Brian Buczek. Brian is the founder of the Vermont United Soccer Academy and current Associate Head Coach of the Stowe High School…
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The Octagon has published 54 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Fitness, Health & Fitness.
The Octagon is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 48m.
