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Weekends with Yankee
A Breath of Fresh Air
Season 8
Episode 812
Amy sits down with comedian and author John Hodgman in his hometown of Brookline, MA, to talk about how growing up there shaped his comedy. In New Hampshire’s famed White Mountains, Richard scales Cathedral Ledge, a tough climb that offers sweeping views across the Saco River Valley. We also explore New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park, the Andres Institute of Art in Brookline.
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Learn the origins of New England food, and meet the folks serving modern-day delicacies.
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Enjoy perfect pizza and crullers, and go for a row with the Dartmouth College team.
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Celebrate 10 years of Weekends with Yankee and meet some inspiring rescue turtles.
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Meet New Hampshire’s iconic loon and visit a stunning lifestyle mecca in Rhode Island.
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Go behind the scenes at Tanglewood and celebrate vintage cars at Lime Rock Park.
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Embark on a dog-sled adventure, cook Portuguese food with David Leite & experience fat-tire biking.
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Explore heirloom beans in Maine and meet rehabilitated orphan bear cubs in New Hampshire.
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Learn how to spin wool into yarn, meet Syrian baker Ahmad Aissa, and meet New Hampshire artisans.
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Take in New Hampshire’s fall foliage and in Maine meet some of the nation’s finest bakers.
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Join us for a camper van trip through Maine & visit the orchards of New Hampshire’s Gould Hill Farm.