My View of Life on the Dock
People are absolute losing their minds over restaurants using AI to market their business.
Ofcourse some are flashy and not appealing but would you go so far as to not visit that restaurant because they used AI?
In my opinion, thats a little over the top.
Thumbs up if you do not care and would visit a restaurant that uses AI and thumbs down that you would never visit!
Welcome to the 11th Annual FiestaCast!
Lets start off the St. Peter’s Fiesta right!
We have a packed episode highlighting everything from beloved community traditions to local entrepreneurship.
Nicole shares the exciting journey of self-publishing her brand-new, crowd-sourced Gloucester Fiesta Coloring Book and highlights her work with her businesses, Gloucester Design and Wicked Cool Tools.
Other major episode highlights include Samantha’s down-to-the-wire hat-making chaos and upcoming Sunday greasy pole commentary role, our official predictions for this year’s walkers (could Derek Hopkins tie Pete Frontero’s legendary 7-win record?) and swirling rumors about who might come out of retirement for the massive 100th Fiesta next year!
Link to Gloucester Fiesta Coloring Book
Facebook: Gloucester Design (woodworking)
Instagram: Wicked Cool Tools
Live from a Salt Cave!
Himalayan pink salt under our feet, in the walls, and in the air! This week, we’re coming to you live from Revive Wellness on Main Street in Gloucester.
We sit down with owner Roxanne Costello and Maria Bakas of Morning Glory Energy to explore a hidden sanctuary right in the heart of downtown.
Episode Highlights
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Maria Bakas | Morning Glory Energy
It’s a leveled-up reunion nearly three years in the making!
After two years and 11 months, Frankie Francis (aka The Gaming Mixologist) is back in our ears! This wasn’t just a scheduled interview—it was destiny. After host Alicia coincidentally crossed paths with Frankie three times in a single week, we knew we had to get him back on the mic to see what he’s been up to.
Since his last appearance, Frankie’s digital presence has exploded, and he’s officially entered the world of merch! In this episode, we dive into:
The Modern Bar Scene: What are the “kids these days” actually doing in the world of nightlife? (The answer might surprise you!)
The Great Generation Debate: We try to settle once and for all which generation we actually belong to.
Leveling Up: Frankie talks about his growth in followers, views, and building a brand.
Support the Guest & Grab the Gear
GIVE A FOLLOW:
https://www.instagram.com/thegamingmixologist
Shirts and Hoods link:
https://bartoptees.com/collections/gaming-mixologist?keyword=gaming
SHOT, SHOT, SHOT SHOT SHOT GLASSES!
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https://gamingmixologist.myshopify.com
This episode could save a life. Maybe even yours.
(We’re not medical professionals, and this content is not a substitute for medical advice.)
Picture this: you’re driving to your boyfriend’s house on the Fourth of July weekend when the phone rings. It’s your doctor — and you already know what’s coming. “You have breast cancer.” You’ve been diligent about mammograms since your early 30s — years before the recommended age of 40 — only to discover you have two types of breast cancer.
That’s the reality our guests faced. In Episode 127, B-Side sits down with our own Alicia Cox and Mix 104.1’s Kennedy Elsey as they open up about their diagnoses, their recoveries, and the journeys in between.
A special thank-you to Quincy’s own Annie Dow for recording our opener, sharing the facts, and giving important trigger warnings.
Kennedy and Alicia talk about the moment they found out, the decision to go public, the ups and downs of treatment, and how they’re doing now.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of anatomy, mental health, suicidal thoughts, and body-related topics.
Please listen through to the end — we’re sharing a full list of resources for anyone who needs them.
You are not alone. Your light is needed.
🎗 Massachusetts Resources
Screening & Patient Navigation
Massachusetts Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (MBCCP): Free screenings (mammograms, Pap tests) + navigation, transportation, childcare, and interpretation support for eligible women 40–64.
Ellie Fund: Free grocery gift cards, meals, childcare reimbursement, transportation, housekeeping, and integrative therapies for patients in treatment.
CHAT Program – Brigham & Women’s Hospital: Up to $1,200 annually for medication, wigs, prostheses, sleeves, transportation, childcare, and counseling.
Pawsitively4Pink: Financial assistance and personalized support for underserved women diagnosed with breast cancer.
BIDMC Breast Cancer Support: Support groups, online community, specialty shop, and caregiver resources at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Mental Health & Crisis
Samaritans 24/7 Helpline: Call or text 988
Hey Sam (ages up to 24): Text 439-726 (9 AM – 12 AM ET)
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line: Call (833) 773-2445
🎗 New Hampshire Resources
Screening & Patient Navigation
NH Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP): Free breast and cervical screenings statewide.
My Breast Cancer Support: Financial and emotional support for patients and families in Seacoast NH & southern Maine.
Pink Revolution NH: Coalition providing financial support and easing treatment burdens.
American Cancer Society – NH: Transportation, advocacy, and local programs like Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
SNH Health Cancer Support Group: Twice-monthly meetings in Nashua for patients and families.
Mental Health & Crisis
NH Rapid Response / Behavioral Health Crisis: Call or text (833) 710-6477 or visit NH988.com
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (National): Call or text 988
Mobile Crisis Teams: Access through the NH Rapid Response line
🌐 Additional Regional Resources (MA + NH)
Susan G. Komen New England: Funding research + real-time support services.
American Cancer Society: Comprehensive programs, events, and local resources across both states.
#MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareMatters #YouMatter #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #BreakTheSilence #MindfulLiving #EmotionalWellness #HealingJourney #HopeAndHealing #MentalHealthSupport #WellnessWarrior #TalkAboutIt #MentalStrength
#Samaritans #HeySam #SuicidePrevention #CrisisSupport #YouthSupport #PeerSupport #YoungVoicesMatter #ReachOut #SafeSpace #StayConnected #StrengthInSupport #SupportEachOther
CHEERS LISTENERS! IT’S TYLER’S 21ST BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
EPISODE 125 AND WE THRIIIIIIIVE!
Shoutout to Michael Parsons of Neon90s and Captain Jack and The Strangers for that Introduction.
More importantly, THANK YOU TYLER JOSEPH DEWOLFE for sitting down with us on your 21st Birthday and for the past 10 years giving us all kinds of podcast gems.
If ever there was an episode to listen to, this would be it (the editing is magic).
We talk about plans a 21 year old has for their first “legal” fiesta, you’d be surprised….
Recorded at the end of the “Driveway” (iykyk).
You don’t want to miss this one!
Should lettuce be in a Lobster Roll?Personally, it doesn’t grind my gears if there’s any type of lettuce on my roll. Some are hell bent NO!
Stringy Onion Rings
Thick Onion Rings
Episode 87, 95, 102, 110, 119 and now 124!
Let’s welcome Peter and R John!
Welcome back blaine!
This is OLD HAT but NEW NEW at this point!
Men’s Mental Health and Physical health is a year round ordeal but come November we make it OUR BIG DEAL!
Check it out and give a dollar or a few!
https://movember.com/t/the-league-of-extraordinary-mobros?mc=1
Don’t know if you heard Bside on Karson and Kennedy Monday talk about how fantastic it was, but We’re talking MOVEMBER!
CATHERINE FRONTIERO
Episode 123
It may be July but we need to talk about this MONUMENTAL MOMENT that happened on Champion Sunday Greasy Pole!
But first we need to say RIP to Passports.
There was a Female Walker!!!!!!!!! Did we discuss this on episode 122? We’re discussing this now and not only are we discussing it, we are talking WITH HER!
Catherine Frontiero joins us for this episode to talk about how this came about for her, how it worked out, all the questions we want to know from a walker but also the 4th female to WALK THE POLE!
Photo credit for cover photos go to Desi Smith, Kim Smith and Samantha Frontiero Barrett.
Cat’s Greasey Pole shirt from: Made with Luve at 220 Main St, Gloucester
Episode 122, It’s our 9th Annual FIESTACAST!
And who else would we have but the one and only Samantha Frontiero Barrett!
It’s the 97th St. Peter’s Fiesta….doesn’t it feel like the 150th?
Life catch up from 2023! How old is Emmett now?
Anyone read these?
As many of you have seen on Facebook Kathy Ernest is a double lung transplant recipient. She is also our very own BSide’s mom. Kathy and her family and friends raised thousands of dollars to help medical costs back in 2020 prior to her surgery through an organization that was to help patients with costs.
In April 2024 that organization closed abruptly with no notice to its patients and leaving money that was donated to patients unaccounted for.
Kathy is now facing Lung and Kidney failure and now facing more medical costs.
BSide and her family are now faced with fundraising the money they lost all over again. With that a Bowling Tournament is being held on June 23rd at Cape Ann Lanes from 5-7pm to help raise funds for Kathy.
If interested, you can enter “Bowling for Breath” on Facebook or TeamKathyGal for more information.
185 Washington St
Gloucester
Over the bridge and through the woods to The Stoned Wall Bar & Grill we go! Located in Manchester, NH (on Manchester St, of course) soon sits the last known Gay Bar in NH!
We talk with sweet baby angel Jared Cordeau in full transparency about becoming a bar owner. What he’s doing for the LGBTQIA+ Community, local artists and for our hunger late night!
Go listen!
Episode 120 with Lindsey Mazzeo owner of Evolve Skin.
Listeners! If EVER there was an episode to listen to, THIS IS IT!
We discuss skin care, skin regiment, Lindsey’s own personal journey growing up with skin issues, putting in the work of 1200+ hours of schooling to become come an Esthetician, her gorgeous studio, the packages she has.
Honestly, the list goes on!
Did we mention she has her own product line?
Just listen to find out HOW OLD SHE IS!
ALICIA CRIES!
****slight correction Lindsey meant to say when it comes to toner, your skins natural ph is slightly acidic and applying water which is neutral will throw that off and lead to serums and moisturizers not working to their full potential.
Stop by her studio at 206 Main Street, Gloucester 01930
Visit her on Instagram @evolveskinthestudio
To visit the website: evolveskin.online
Episode 119
We’re back with the Bros! It’s our 5th year with the Mo Bros! This time, we got family members! LEGIT! We are joined by Ben Cannon for his 5th year, his father Glenn and his YMCA mentee Blaine Rogers!This year we focused on the conversations had around Movember and the generational differences between all 3 in conversations.
Links you should know:https://fb.me/e/2NcXGQCaahttps://conversations.movember.com/en/
Episode 118
We recap the Greasy Pole Gate weekend. Is it Pole gate? Nail gate? Greasy gate? Who knows? All we know is it was one crazy weekend!
Episode 117
Meet the guys from Neon 90’s. We talked about how the band started, their crazy schedule and how you may know them from other bands around town.
Episode 116
8th Fiestacast with Sam! We talk about Sam’s dream coming true becoming a little sista to the crazy hat ladies and all things Fiesta.
