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Granite Goodness

Andy DeMeo

Booking Overview

A regional solutions-focused interview and panel show featuring New England business leaders, nonprofit executives, civic experts, environmental specialists, and local media leaders who are improving their communities. PR agencies could credibly pitch locally engaged executives, entrepreneurs, policy or climate experts, nonprofit leaders, and public-interest innovators with direct New Hampshire or broader New England relevance; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 78

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@granitegoodness.com

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Host

Andy DeMeo - Andy DeMeo hosts a show focused on optimistic stories of progress, practical problem-solving, and community leadership across New England.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
New Hampshire or New England business founders, nonprofit and civic leaders, public-sector representatives, environmental and climate experts, local media executives, and other professionals directly involved in practical regional initiatives.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a locally recognized business, nonprofit, public agency, or community initiative, Developing practical solutions related to responsible business, local news, climate adaptation, energy, housing, or regional development

Recent Guest Discussions

Henry Herndon - Community Power, Consumer Electricity Costs, Clean Energy, Grid Benefits, And New Hampshire's Leadership In The Field

Jim Schachter - Public Media Funding, Local News, Podcasting, And Constructive Approaches To News Coverage

Cody Whelan - Entrepreneurship, Responsible Business, And Creating Positive Impact Through Organizations

Emily Warren - Responsible Business, Workplace Culture, And Creating Positive Impact Through Organizations

Julianna Dodson - Entrepreneurship, Responsible Business, And Creating Positive Impact Through Organizations

Recent Topics

Society, Civic Engagement, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Local News

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Granite Goodness
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Reporters Chase Stories. Matt Chases People

October 13, 2026

Today we chat with Matt Shearer, a Massachusetts based journalist and reporter with WBZ News Radio.Online he is known as Reporter Matt, where is videos sharing quirky, heartwarming, often hilarious stories about local people have attracted millions of view on social media. In the spring of this year Matt did a live show of his program to a sold out crowd at Boston’s Wilbur theater.We discuss:* How he finds and develops his stories* What good journalism and reporting means to him* Our shared l...

Make Your Town Its Own Utility

September 27, 2026

Everyone wants more control over their electricity. People want it cheaper. People want it cleaner. Some really smart people in NH figured out how regular ratepayers can get both through something called community power, and they’re lead by a wonderful guy named Henry Herndon, who we spoke to today.We discuss:* What community power actually is* What makes it a true “win win” for consumers and the grid* How NH is actually leading the country in some respects on this issue* The future of this s...

Who Says the News Has to Be Dark?

September 20, 2026

Today we chat with Jim Schachter, President & CEO of New Hampshire Public Radio. We discuss:* How NHPR has navigated changes in public media funding* Reasons for optimism amid a hollowing out of local news* The extraordinary success NHPR has had in podcasting* How NHPR balances informing readers and listeners about the world while not overly depressing them* What makes New Hampshire’s media environment specialand more!Learn more about NHPR at nhpr.orgThis episode was recorded at the NHPR offi...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Granite Goodness
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How do I get in touch with Granite Goodness?

Granite Goodness is hosted by Andy DeMeo. Its publicly listed email is hello@granitegoodness.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Granite Goodness?

The publicly listed email for Granite Goodness: hello@granitegoodness.com.

How many listeners does Granite Goodness have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Granite Goodness?

Granite Goodness typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: New Hampshire or New England business founders, nonprofit and civic leaders, public-sector representatives, environmental and climate experts, local media executives, and other professionals directly involved in practical regional initiatives. Common among recent guests: Leading a locally recognized business, nonprofit, public agency, or community initiative; Developing practical solutions related to responsible business, local news, climate adaptation, energy, housing, or regional development. Recent guests include Henry Herndon, Jim Schachter, and Cody Whelan.

How hard is it to get booked on Granite Goodness?

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

What topics does Granite Goodness cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Civic Engagement, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Local News. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@granitegoodness.com

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