{"podcast":{"title":"Notable New England","slug":"notable-new-england-7070176","podcast_index_feed_id":7070176,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/notablene/feed.xml","website_url":"https://notablene.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19648911/Spotify_vk8sr5.jpg","author":"gbossmusicco","episode_count":40,"summary":"Welcome to the Notable New England podcast. I’m your host, Gretchen B. I’m a lifelong New Englander and I’m excited to share with you the people, places, and things that make New England so noteworthy. Subscribe, tell a friend, grab a ”regulah” and a Boston cream, and tune in. Episodes are released bi-weekly on Sundays.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/notable-new-england-7070176"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 26: Beat the Winter Blues: Fun Things to Do in New England This Winter","slug":"episode-26-beat-the-winter-blues-fun-things-to-do-in-new-england-this-winter","published_at":"2025-11-09T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/notable-new-england-7070176/episode-26-beat-the-winter-blues-fun-things-to-do-in-new-england-this-winter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/notable-new-england-7070176","url":"https://notablene.podbean.com/e/episode-26-beat-the-winter-blues-fun-things-to-do-in-new-england-this-winter/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/af64cvw679sumtpe/NNEpisode26Nov92025FullEpisode.mp3","summary":"Dearest lovely listeners, I’d love to get your thoughts on the podcast. Are you enjoying it? Is it fun, interesting, and worth your time each week? I really want to make sure it’s something you look forward to—and your feedback helps me do that. I’ve put together a super short, two-minute survey—just 10 quick questions—to hear what you like, what you’d tweak, and even how you first found us. You can find it at bit.ly/nnpodsurvey Bundle up and get ready to explore! In this special seasonal episode of Notable New England, I take you on a month-by-month journey through the best winter happenings across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. From dazzling light displays in Boston and Norman Rockwell-style celebrations in the Berkshires to full-moon hikes in Vermont, ice fishing festivals, pond hockey tournaments, and cozy jazz nights, you’ll discover dozens of ways to make the most of winter in New England — many of them free or low cost! Whether you’re planning weekend getaways, family activities, or festive date nights, this episode is your go-to guide for seasonal fun that will get you out of the house and into the community. ✨ Topics Include: Holiday light strolls, concerts, and winter markets Outdoor adventures like hikes, ice fishing, and skiing Cultural festivals and arts events in every New England state Budget-friendly and family-friendly winter ideas 🎧 Listen now to find your next winter adventure — and check the show notes for direct links to every event and attraction mentioned. 📌 Show Notes & Resources: 🔹 Episode Sources, References & Featured Links🔹 Music licensing & credits 💙 Support Notable New England: Join our Notable New England Patreon community for a dedicated space to connect, explore New England histo…","meta_description":"Dearest lovely listeners, I’d love to get your thoughts on the podcast. Are you enjoying it? Is it fun, interesting, and worth your time each week? I real…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2194,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/notable-new-england-7070176/episodes/episode-26-beat-the-winter-blues-fun-things-to-do-in-new-england-this-winter/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/notable-new-england-7070176/episode-26-beat-the-winter-blues-fun-things-to-do-in-new-england-this-winter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}