Host/Producer: Cecilia Ohanian Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, hosts Pepin Mittelhauser and Elizabeth Walztoni talk with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. Guest/s: Averi Varney, Executive Director of the Hancock County Planning Commission. Jack Sullivan, photographer and multimedia storyteller for the Island Institute, brassduckphoto.com. About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life.

The post NextWave Radio Hour 8/22/24: Maine Communities first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host: Elizabeth Walztoni Producer: Pepin Mittelhauser Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, hosts Pepin Mittelhauser and Elizabeth Walztoni talk with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. Guest/s: Johnathan Riley, journalist and poet. About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life.

The post NextWave Radio Hour 7/25/24: Johnathan Riley first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, hosts Pepin Mittelhauser and Olivia Paruk talk with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. Guest/s: Nathan Allard. Website: nathanallardartist.com/. Instagram: @nathanallardart. Facebook: www.facebook.com/NathanAllardArt. About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

The post NextWave Radio Hour 1/25/24: Nathan Allard first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Pepin Mittelhauser Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, hosts Pepin Mittelhauser and Olivia Paruk talk with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. Guest/s: Rachel Yves About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

The post NextWave Radio Hour 12/28/23: What Gives You Hope? first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. Guest/s: Elizabeth Walztoni and Phelan Gallagher In this episode: – Finding belonging in Maine – Being a reporter – Staying curious – Realities of being a young musician – Travel – Being and educator About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

The post NextWave Radio Hour 11/21/23: Finding Belonging in Maine first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. In this episode: – Perspectives of being in your young twenties – Being a college student, specifically studying acting – Navigating uncertain life paths Guest/s: Emily Paruk About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

The post NextWave Radio Hour 10/26/23: Can My Career Thrive in Maine? first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. In this episode: – Hospitality – Following unconventional life paths – Feeling like Maine is home – Jump to starting own business Guest/s: Maggie and Bill Iannuzzi. www.precipicecoffee.com/ About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

The post NextWave Radio Hour 9/28/23: Power of Craigslist first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Olivia Paruk Theme music by Zeke Sacaridiz. All other music is royalty free. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation. NextWave Radio Hour is a program focused on and featuring folks around their 20s and 30s from all across Maine. In this program, host Olivia Paruk talks with young people who trailblaze their own paths in our modern political, economic, and social climate, and provides unique perspectives and stories of life from the next generation working to create the future they hope to see. In this episode: – Connect to music – Life during the pandemic – Educational paths – Dreams for Maine Guest/s: Gus La Casse, musician. www.guslacasse.com and @reneaugustus About the hosts: Pepin Mittelhauser (he/they) is the Digital Media Coordinator at WERU Community Radio, and an avid gardener and farmer, musician and singer, and lover of nature and the outdoors. He graduated from College of the Atlantic in ’19 with focuses in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and live and recorded audio engineering and production. He has lived in Downeast Maine his entire life. Olivia Paruk (she/her) is a local college student and gardener who is passionate about people and this journey called life we are all on together. She is not a “true” Mainer but moved to Southern Maine with her family when she was ten, but she has been living on Mount Desert Island for three years while attending College of the Atlantic. In addition to radio, Olivia loves analyzing movies with her sister, dancing in her kitchen, attempting to sew, and getting lost in her imagination.

The post NextWave Radio Hour 8/24/23: Pursuit of Fun first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.