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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Season 2: #1 Brian Buczek: Stowe High School Soccer Championship Coach and Growth of the Sport in Rural Vermont
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with local soccer icon Brian Buczek. Brian is the founder of the Vermont United Soccer Academy and current Associate Head Coach of the Stowe High School …
#34: Octagon Labs: Trivia Buzz with Laura Weber and Nancy Duran
This week we veered off from our traditional format diving into the stories and characters that make Stowe, Vermont so legendary. We are calling this new series Octagon Labs. Many community members…
#33: Octagon Labs: Mindfulness Workshop with Micheline Lemay and Christine Everitt
This week we veered off from our traditional format diving into the stories and characters that make Stowe, Vermont so legendary. We are calling this new series Octagon Labs. Many community members…
#32: Season 1 Recap and July 4th Parade Bonus Footage
Join us for a trip down memory lane as we recap what was an unforgettable season 1 at the Octagon Podcast. We revisit the epic tales, personalities and history that makes Stowe such a special and uni…
#31: Gregg Goodson: Animal Care and Community as a Stowe Veterinarian
This week we were excited to welcome Gregg Goodson into the Octagon studio. Gregg is a highly respected veterinarian based in Stowe, Vermont, serving as the owner and lead veterinarian at Stowe Veter…
#30: George Petit: World Class Musician and Founder of Stowe Jazz Festival
To ring in the 30th episode at The Octagon we had George Petit join us in the studio. George is a jazz guitarist, a composer, an educator… and the force behind the Stowe Jazz Festival — happening thi…
#29: Bryan Huber: A Lifetime of Medical Care as a World Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Bryan Huber. Bryan is a world renowned orthopedic surgeon with a long career serving in the Navy, as Team Physician for the USSA and U.S. Snowb…
#28: Teagan Reeves: Life as a Vermont Meteorologist
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Stowe native and local meteorologist Teagan Reeves. Teagan has always had a passion for weather. She graduated from Northern Vermont University – Ly…
#27: Charlotte Brynn: Adventures of a World Class Open Water Swimmer
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with world-class open water swimmer Charlotte Brynn. Charlotte has completed over 50 marathon swims including some of the toughest swims on Earth — Char…
#26: 2025 Winter Recap with Ted and Mike
This week Ted and Mike give a recap on what was an epic 2025 winter here in Stowe. We explore the mountain scene, legendary Hyde Cup tales, a banner Nordic ski season and all the happenings and event…
#25: Tom Rogers: Stowe Land Trust Executive Director and Wildlife Biologist
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom Rogers, Executive Director of Stowe Land Trust . A certified wildlife biologist with a master’s degree in Biology and Ecology, Tom came to SLT i…
#24: Joanna Graves: Building Community Through Fitness
Joanna Graves has been a fixture in the Stowe fitness community for 30 years - often recognized as the top fitness workout instructor in the area and is also the owner of RIDE indoor cycling studio. …
#23: Kristina von Trapp Frame: A Life at the Iconic von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort
This week we are joined in the Octagon studio by Kristina von Trapp Frame. The von Trapp name is synonymous with Stowe and its outdoor culture. Kristina von Trapp Frame is carrying forward her family…
#22: Mike Leach: Exploring the Legendary History of Ski Racing at Stowe
This week we are happy to bring Mike Leach to the studio who is the historian for the Mount Mansfield Ski Club (MMSC), one of the oldest ski racing organizations in the United States. In his role, Le…
#21: Buster Brown's 24 Day Adventure: A Story of Hope and Community
This is a very special edition of The Octagon, bringing you the wild story of Buster Brown, the now famous beagle. On a cold February day, Buster went missing into the woods of Stowe while on a routi…
#20: Kim Brown: The Origins of Woods Skiing at Stowe
Kim Brown is a well-known figure in Stowe, Vermont's skiing community, recognized for his extensive contributions as a columnist, historian, and avid skier. Since making his first turns at Stowe in 1…
#19: Dustin Martin: A Life in Ski Racing and Tracking Whitetail Deer
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dustin Martin. Dustin was born and raised in Stowe and operates ARFA Property Management with his father Mike and has been a coach at Mount Mansfiel…
#18: Mike Priestley: Stowe Hockey History and the Iconic Hyde Cup Tournament
Hockey in Stowe isn’t just a game—it’s a tradition, a community, and a way of life for many. Few people know that better than Mike Priestley. A longtime player, Mike has witnessed the evolution of th…
#17: Matt Testa and the Art of Back Country Ski Filming
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Testa aka “Mansfield Matty”. When not pumping out daily snow reports Matt can be found charging hidden lines deep in the Mansfield back country…
#16: Cap Chenoweth and the Legendary Stowe Derby
In this episode of The Octagon Podcast, we dive deep into the history and strategy of the legendary Stowe Derby with longtime competitor and local icon Cap Chenoweth. From its origins in 1945 to its …