And So It Flows
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'And So It Flows' combines our unique blend of water music, water news, water culture and deep water talk. 'And So It Flows' brings water outside the cup.
Moisten your ears every Tuesday @ 2pm on WTBR 89.7 FM - Pittsfield Community Radio. Or listen via podcast on Apple, Google, Stitcher and Amazon Audible.
And remember to love your water.
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And So It Flows - September 19, 2023 - International Talk Like A Pirate Day
Avast Ye, in this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews a founder of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. John Baur, also known by his nom de pirate “Ol’ Chumbucket’. Ol’ Chumbucket shares pirate history and lore, speaks fluent pirate-ese and says Avast and Arrrgh a lot !!!
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Sep 12, 2023
And So It Flows - September 12, 2023 - No Soap Radio
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Rachel Donohue, Natural Soap Expert. Rachel, Founder of Natural Wallflower discusses her inspiration as a mom, to create natural soaps Rachel shares the making process and the need to have soaps that are free of toxic synthetics.
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Sep 5, 2023
And So It Flows - September 5, 2023 -Water Sports In The Berkshires With Mike Walsh
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Mike Walsh, Sports Editor for The Berkshire Eagle. Mike discusses his life as a journalist, his secret life, as a self professed SUPboarder and member of Dad Bod Trio Team for the 47th Josh Billings Triathlon. Go Josh. Go Mike.
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Aug 15, 2023
And So It Flows - August 15, 2023 - Moon Water Magick With Michelle Crowningshield
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Michelle Crowningshield, a practicing pagan / earth religionist with direct ties to Salem, MA. Michelle talks about full moon water, sacred holistic arts and pagan practices. Michelle also discusses her family’s ties to Salem.
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Aug 1, 2023
And So It Flows - August 1, 2023 - On Pittsfield's Water: With Karen Kalinowsky
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Karen Kalinowsky, a mayoral candidate for Pittsfield, MA. Karen talks about h2o rates, recent flooding, voters’ water concerns. Karen also voices her opposition to the GE Rest Of River Agreement and a proposed PCB dump for Lee, MA.
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Jul 18, 2023
And So It Flows - July 18, 2023 The New PCB Fight Song: 'As The Crow Flies' - With Steve Adams
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Steve Adams, a local singer, song writer, water lover and tree hugger. Steve shares his new song ‘As The Crow Flies’, which has become the new fight song for the folks of Lee, MA fighting a planned GE PCB dump for their town.
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Jul 11, 2023
And So It Flows - July 11, 2023 - On Pittsfield's Water: With Pete Marchetti
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Pete Marchetti, a mayoral candidate for Pittsfield, MA, about his water vision. Pate talks h2o rates, h2o infrastructure, h2o recreation and his interest to revisit the GE Rest Of River Agreement and a proposed PCB dump for Lee, MA.
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Jun 27, 2023
And So It Flows - June 27, 2023 - On Pittsfield's Water: With Craig Gaetani
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Craig Gaetani, Candidate for Mayor of Pittsfield, about his water platform for Pittsfield, MA. Craig Gaetani discusses his passion for water treatment and his commitment to upgrade the process for completing projects in Pittsfield.
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Jun 20, 2023
And So It Flows - June 20, 2023 - Water And Middle East Peace
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Gidon Bromberg, Israeli director of EcoPeace Middle East. Gidon shares how EcoPeace created teams of Jordanian, Palestinian and Israeli environmentalists for Middle East peace . Gidon also discusses his new Green Blue Deal.
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Jun 13, 2023
And So It Flows - June 13, 2023 - On Pittsfield's Water: With John Krol
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews John Krol, Candidate for Mayor of Pittsfield, about his water platform for Pittsfield, MA. John Krrol discusses water recreation, his involvement in creating Riverway Park, water rates, water infrastructure, GE, PCBs and more.
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Jun 6, 2023
And So It Flows - June 6, 2023 - Laundry, Water And Love
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Laurie Smith, of North Street Coin Op, the laundry hangout in Pittsfield, MA. Laurie Smith talks about Laundry Love, where low-income folks do free laundry. Laurie also shares how cistern water systems can help save water.
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May 2, 2023
And So It Flows - May 2, 2023 - Berkshire Environmental Action Team
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jane Winn, Executive Director of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT). Jane discusses the work of BEAT, her life as an environmentalist, and General Electric’s tainted legacy, which includes a proposed PCB dump in Lee, MA.
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Apr 25, 2023
And So It Flows - Apr 25, 2023 - A Tree Grows In Pittsfield
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Allison Eagan of Principal Planner of Berkshire Regional Planning and Jim McGrath, Pittsfield Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager. Allison and Jim share about trees, water and plans for environmental regeneration.
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Apr 18, 2023
And So It Flows - April 18, 2023 - Maple Syrup: The Original Sweet Water
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Missy and Rob Leab of Ioka Valley Farm. The Farm produces pure maple syrup and specialty maple products. Missy and Rob share about maple syrup’s relationship to water, local agriculture, and other assorted foodie and farmy stuff.
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Apr 11, 2023
And So It Flows - Apr 11, 2023 - Rivers Of Babylon In Post War Iraq
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews retired Marine Capt Matthew Hoh. A former US State Dept official and Marine Corps commander, Matthew shares about the environmental impact of 30 years of war on the ancient rivers of Babylon, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
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Apr 4, 2023
And So It Flows - April 4, 2023 - The Waters Of East Palestine, OH
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Purdue University environmental engineer Andrew Whelton, who is testing for toxins in the waters of East Palestine, OH. Andrew shares his environmental findings in East Palestine, since the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
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Mar 28, 2023
And So It Flows - March 28, 2023 - Water, Spirituality, WaterLockn, & LocknFest
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Donna Steckline and Esther Larkin, of Trinity Episcopal Church of Arrington, VA , the creators of WaterLockn, a mini water retreat of LocknFest, a famous music festival. They share about WaterLockn, spirituality and LocknFest.
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Mar 21, 2023
And So It Flows - March 21, 2023 - Harry A. Bateman Memorial Fishing Derby
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Steven Bateman, founder of the 31st Annual Harry A. Bateman Memorial Fishing Derby. Steven shares about why he started the Jimmy Fund event, in Pittsfield, MA, to honor his dad Harry, who died in 1992 after a long battle with cancer.
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Mar 7, 2023
And So It Flows - March 7, 2023 - Freestyle in the Water
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, has a freestyle show. Leslie shares his unique blend of water music, water news, water culture and deep water talk. He brings water outside the cup.
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Feb 14, 2023
And So It Flows - February 14, 2023 - Water & Democracy
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Joshua Bloom, Lee, MA, the former 5th District town representative. Joshua shares about how the proposed GE PCB dump brought together an incredible unity, across the political spectrum to fight against the proposed dump.
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Feb 7, 2023
And So It Flows - February 7, 2023 - Water & Healing
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kathi Riley, massage therapist, energy healer and founder of Embrace Potential. Kathi shares how water runs through all of healing. Also, Kathi shares an H2O affirmation, “I am hopeful, vibrant and fully alive.”
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Jan 24, 2023
And So It Flows - January 24, 2023 - Water & Regenerative Ecology
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Michael Pergola, founder of the Center for reGenerative Ecology, Education & Enterprise Development (CREEED). Michael discusses regeneration as it refers to ecosystems, especially water, food, economies and life.
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Jan 3, 2023
And So It Flows - January 3, 2023 - Indigenous Water with Fidel Moreno
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Fidel Moreno, the indigenous activist, film director, sustainability trainer and spiritual leader. Fidel discusses Standing Rock protests, Hopi Prophecy and a path forward for healing to our water, and planet.
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Dec 27, 2022
And So It Flows - December 27, 2022 - Cell Towers & Water
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Courtney Gilardi, an advocate for safe cell towers for Pittsfield, MA. Able to garner national attention to Pittsfield’s cell tower issues, Courtney also discusses how cell tower issues are related to water.
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Dec 20, 2022
And So It Flows - December 20, 2022
Hosted by Leslie Gabriel and broadcast live every Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 3pm on WTBR
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Dec 13, 2022
And So It Flows - December 13, 2022 - US Marine Jerry Ensminger Discusses Camp Legune Water
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jerry Ensminger, retired Marine Master Sergeant, who led the charge to unearth the toxic water mess @ Camp Lejeune. Jerry and Leslie also discuss how Jerry is planning to visit the Berkshires and get involved in the water contamination issues of the region.
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Dec 6, 2022
And So It Flows - December 6, 2022 - Water & Norman Rockwell
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Stephanie Haboush Plunkett is the Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum regarding the water related works of Norman Rockwell. Stephanie and Leslie will also splash out and hash out water works such as the eminently fun Hey Fellers, Come On In! created […]
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Nov 29, 2022
And So It Flows - November 29, 2022 - Surprise Announcement
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, is back from a recent hiatus and shares great news with our water loving audience. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – The announcement is that Jerry Ensminger, Former Marine Sergeant, Who Led The Charge To Clean Up The Toxic Water Situation @ Camp Lejeune will be making a […]
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Aug 23, 2022
And So It Flows - August 23, 2022 - Talk Like A Pirate
Ahoy water loving mateys, in this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews one of the founders of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. John Baur, who is also known by his nom de pirate “Ol’ Chumbucket”. Ol’ Chumbucket is the co-creator of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, which is celebrated on […]
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Aug 16, 2022
And So It Flows - August 16, 2022 - In The Path Of PCB's
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Clare Lahey, of Lee, MA. Clare lives about 800 hundred yards from the proposed site of the proposed PCB Dump in Lee, MA Clare shares personal journey with the epic PCB dump proposed for Lee, MA and highlights how her personal journey with the proposed […]
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Aug 9, 2022
And So It Flows - August 9, 2022 - The Chill Show
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, illustrates the value of water by having a chill show. A relaxed show. He shares ideas of water, music of water and water consciousness and other cool things. In this show, Leslie Gabriel urges us all to enjoy and love our water.
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Aug 2, 2022
And So It Flows - August 2, 2022 - Urban Forests & Water Protection
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews nationally recognized environmental educator and master naturalist Victor C. Capelli. Victor was also the former resident naturalist for Springside Park and is one of the founders of Berkshire Urban Forest. Victor describes how he first got interested in Urban Forests. We also discuss how […]
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Jul 26, 2022
And So It Flows - July 26, 2022
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kristina Cardot, of Corazonidos Community School. Kristina describes how she first got interested in water access for children. We also discuss Corazonidos’s new hands-on water education taking place at Pittsfield’s Riverway Park and why its important to how educational practices should provide a connection […]
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Jul 19, 2022
And So It Flows - July 19, 2022 - The Chill Show
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, illustrates the value of water by having a chill show. A relaxed show. He shares ideas of water, music of water and water consciousness and other cool things.In this show, Leslie Gabriel urges us all to enjoy and love our water.
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Jul 12, 2022
And So It Flows - July 12, 2022 - Scuba in Pittsfield & Beyond
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jerry Smith, the founder of the one of the oldest scuba companies in North America, Pittsfield based, Action Sports & Travel. We discuss how he has turned his small storefront into one of the most sought after scuba training and scuba adventure companies in […]
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Jun 28, 2022
And So It Flows - June 28, 2022
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Gordon Bailey, the newly elected Selectman of Lee, MA. We discuss the recent elections in Lee, MA and how the recent elections in Lee, MA have been impacted by water, PCBs and democracy. We also discuss how voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure calling […]
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Jun 21, 2022
And So It Flows - June 21, 2022
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Peter Stasiowski of Interprint, about their work on corporate water stewardship and as part of their commitment to corporate environmental responsibility We discuss what that specifically means for our Pittsfield area and their full global operations. You can find out more about Interprint’s corporate […]
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Jun 14, 2022
And So It Flows - June 14, 2022
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kelley Hall of the Housatonic Valley Association, about their new project called Explore-A-Thon, which is spurring personal, family and group natural outings and experiences with the great Housatonic River Valley region. Kelly discusses the history of the Housatonic Valley Association, the value of nearly […]
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Jun 7, 2022
And So It Flows - June 7, 2022
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Christy McGill, award winning film producer, about her new film award winning film, PASANG: In The Shadow of Everest. Christy discusses the making of the film, a story of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, who overcame profound obstacles and risked her life to become the first […]
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May 31, 2022
And So It Flows - May 31, 2022
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Liz Goodman of Berkshire Community Rowing. Liz discusses how Berkshire Community brings Berkshire county residents a new relationship with water by creating programming for community residents for directly experiencing water and going out onto the water. Liz also highlights how her organization emphasizes community […]
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May 24, 2022
And So It Flows - May 24, 2022
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jennifer Darby founder of the famed Irish dance school Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc (pronounced: Skoal RIN-ka BREF-nee O RORK) Jennifer discusses the intersection of dance and water and water consciousness, such as the practical need of proper hydration and the movement and flow […]
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May 17, 2022
And So It Flows - May 17, 2022
In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Meredyth Babcock, Outreach Coordinator for Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee. Meredyth discusses the ‘Wild and Scenic’ designation, the work of empowering communities and how to stand up for waterways. Also a famous puppeteer, Meredyth discusses how her puppeteering has flowed into her valiant […]
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