North Words

Oct 31 2024 54 ep. 28 mins 18

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It's life in the North Country - everything from athletes, to artists, and great stories.

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Skidmore's former President has tips on how to succeed in college

Oct 31 2024 42 mins

Philip Glotzbach's new book is called "Embrace Your Freedom: Winning Strategies to Succeed in College and in Life."

NPR's Life Kit podcast host, Meghan Keane, tells us about her new book

Oct 24 2024 13 mins

"Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner" doesn't want you to wait on a romantic partner before you decide to live your life

North Words: the October 2024 Radio Show

Oct 24 2024 54 mins

For those of us who like our podcasts in longer form, here's a full hour (OK, 53 minutes) from the North Words team.

Improv is more like a team sport than stand-up comedy

Oct 17 2024 25 mins

Joe Conto is a professor at Paul Smith's College who also teaches improv in Lake Placid and Montreal. And he says that improv is about more than getting a laugh.

100 years, 1 night in Kingston. Remembering a sleep-over with Jimmy Carter

Oct 10 2024 19 mins

Author Arthur Milnes tells us about the time he hosted President Carter at his home in Kingston, ON and his book "98 Reasons to Thank Jimmy Carter."

A new coming-of-age novel about an epic road trip and the Uyghur crisis

Oct 03 2024 22 mins

Soma Mei Sheng Frazier's debut novel "Off the Books" follows a chauffeur who takes a life changing cross-country trip from San Francisco to Syracuse.

Global Heartbeat fills the big shoes left by Thistle and Shamrock

Sep 26 2024 17 mins

Lorna Simes is a little nervous about filling the timeslot left vacant by the legendary Fiona Ritchie. But her passion for sharing music is palpable.

A lot more goes into making a record than just writing some songs

Sep 19 2024 26 mins

SLU Grad Louisa Stancioff has partnered with Yep Roc records for her latest release, a dreamy, nostalgic indie-folk record with songs of heartache.

This Cornwall native has been on 13 game shows. His secret to success? Have fun!

Sep 12 2024 30 mins

Ryan Vickers began his game show career competing on "Wheel of Fortune." His journey has come full circle as he now works on the Canadian "Family Feud."

Plattsburgh played a major role in the War of 1812. These folks keep that memory alive.

Sep 05 2024 24 mins

Every year the city of Plattsburgh commemorates a turning point in the War of 1812 with a weekend festival dedicated to bringing history alive.