Connecticut East This Week Podcast

3rd May 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network

In the podcast ...

It was formed 50 years ago this year to allow women to network with one another in Connecticut.

We talk to two members of the Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network to find out more about the organization and its achievements over the past 50 years.

26th April 2026 - 10 Years of The Social Bar & Kitchen in New London, we talk to Brian Stradczuk the owner

On this podcast episode ...

It’s been serving up beer, food, live music and more in downtown New London for 10 years now.

We talk to the owner of The Social Bar and Kitchen about how it all started and what it takes to keep the business viable in these challenging economic times.

 

19th April 2026 - We find out about the new audio book and documentary, Sports Heaven - The birth of ESPN

In this podcast episode ...

It was the nations very first 24/7 sports channel and it started right here in Connecticut.

We talk to an historian and a best selling author about a new audio book and documentary called Sports Heaven, the birth of ESPN.

12th April 2026 - Who are CHC/ACT and how do they help Connecticut's Community Health Centers?

On this podcast episode ...

Connecticut Health Centers serve almost half a million people in the state each year.

We talk to the organization CHC/ACT that advocates on their behalf to make sure healthcare is available to all across our state.

5th April 2026 - We find out about Connecticut's new professional soccer team, CT United FC

In this podcast episode ...

As one sports team leaves Connecticut another one is ready to take its place, but will Connecticut fall In love with the beautiful game

We talk to Andre Swanston, founder of the states new professional soccer team, Connecticut United FC

29th March 2026 - Finding out about the innovative culinary arts program at Ellis Tech in Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

They’re learning more than just cooking and baking skills.

We talk to culinary arts students at Ellis Tech as they also learn how to run a real life restaurant business as well.

22nd March 2026 - What is the Middletown Police Activity League? We find out

In this podcast episode ...

Bringing together law enforcement and young people, it’s been happening for a while now.

We talk to the Police Activity League of Middletown or PAL about their work building bridges with local youth.

15th March 2026 - Celebrating 250 years of The Griswold Inn in Essex, Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

This year marks the 250^th anniversary of the birth of the nation.

We talk to one business that’s actually one month older than the nation itself, The Griswold Inn in the town of Essex.

8th March 2026 - Talking colorectal cancer deaths in people under 50 and why it's increasing

In this podcast episode ...

It’s become the leading cancer killer of people under the age of 50, colorectal cancer.

Once called the old person’s disease it’s now taking lives at a younger rate, we talk to a leading cancer specialist to find out more.

1st March 2026 - It's our 300th episode! And we talk with Waterford Police Chief Marc Balestracci as he retires after 25 years

It’s our 300^th episode!

And what better way to celebrate than to look back at the 25-year career of Waterford Chief of Police, Marc Balestracci as he steps down and retires.