Beaconites!

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Why film and theater can still challenge us, with Jenny Tibbels

September 16, 2026

Is there still room for art that changes minds, rather than merely validating our entrenched worldviews? This week's guest, Jenny Tibbels, has dedicated her career to staging experimental works for the stage and screen that bridge the personal and political while morally challenging their audiences.  Jenny grew up in Baltimore, the child of locally famous activists, and moved to New York City where she worked in experimental theater and eventually founded her own company. After moving to Beac...

Kids come alive in a garden, with Land to Learn's Nicole Porto

June 28, 2026

There's a growing movement to bring more outdoor learning to public schools. This month, we profile Land to Learn, a non-profit organization that provides hands-on, garden-based learning to elementary students and teens throughout the Hudson Valley.  Executive Director Nicole Porto previously worked as a farmer and has dedicated her career to building sustainable and just food systems. In our interview, Nicole describes how Land to Learn's gardener-teachers work with kids of varying ages to i...

Lastar Gorton wants Beacon to stop caving to developers

May 28, 2026

Lastar Gorton, Beacon's new Ward 1 city council rep, is tired of watching families be forced out of the city because their paychecks can't cover the rent or a mortgage down payment.   Lastar grew up in Beacon, and she has watched waves of lifelong Beaconites leave as the cost of housing rises, while developers have erected dozens of mostly luxury condo buildings. That includes her uncle, who was forced to leave his longtime apartment and move away from Beacon after his wife passed, despite ex...

The Growing Small Towns Show · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What is the email for Beaconites!?

The publicly listed email for Beaconites!: zach@beaconites.com.

How many listeners does Beaconites! have?

Podseeker estimates Beaconites! reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Beaconites!?

Beaconites! typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local (Beacon, NY) artists, business owners, educators, students, and community figures with a tangible project or impact story (e.g., operating a local studio, publishing/translation work, arts projects, or advocacy work). Common among recent guests: Ran/operates a local business or creative studio; Released or sustained a creative body of work (music, translation, performance); Published translated books or worked as a translator. Recent guests include Justin King, Paula King, and Vibeke Saugestad.

How hard is it to get booked on Beaconites!?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Beaconites! cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Education, Business, Disability, and Translation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.