The Octagon
Welcome to "The Octagon" - the podcast that dives into the vibrant lives of Stowe Vermont's most adventurous residents. Join us as we explore the passions, pursuits, and personalities that make this mountain town unique.
The Octagon
Latest Episodes
Season 2: #20 2025-2026 Winter Recap with Mike and Ted
This week Mike and Ted took over the studio and rehashed the 2025-2026 winter and Season 2 at The Octagon Podcast. From powder days, epic travel stories and friendly bets between co-hosts this is a great episode to fire up as you reflect back o...
Season 2: #19 From Panama to Stowe: The Story of Movement Coffee and The Roastery
This week on the Octagon Podcast we sat down with TJ Walden and Sarah Landry , the co-founders behind Movement Coffee Roasters right here in Stowe. Movement and their flagship store The Roastery has become a key part of the local coffe...
Season 2: #18 Karen Wagner: 9 Years as Director of The Fabled Stowe Ski Patrol
This week we were excited to bring into the studio Karen Wagner to talk all things ski patrol. Karen is the Ski Patrol Director at Stowe Mountain Resort, overseeing one of the most experienced and highly trained patrol teams in the Ea...
Season 2: #17 Snow Reporter Roundtable
This week we are excited to be bringing you a special Octagon roundtable edition with everyone’s favorite snow reporters Andre Blais, Matt Testa and Scott Braaten. Whether tuning into the snow phone, reading the carefully crafted daily snow ...
Season 2: #16 Howie Faircloth and Tim Danahy: The Story Behind Green Mountain Distillers
This week we welcomed craft distillers Tim Danahy and Howie Faircloth into The Octagon Studio. Tim and Howie both moved to Stowe almost 30 years ago and became the head brewers at The Shed. After 5 years at The Shed they decided they want...