So New England with Ian Brownhill
Episodes
Discover the Real Rhode Island With Experience RI | So New England Business Spotlight #2
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 2 of So New England Business Spotlight, Ian and RJ sit down with Ted and Jon Stricklin from Experience RI to talk all things Rhode Island t...
How 401 Gives Is Changing Rhode Island Nonprofits with Cortney Nicolato | So New England Business Spotlight #1
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the very first episode of So New England Business Spotlight, Ian Brownhill sits down with Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhod...
Tommy DeVito on Boston’s Food Scene, Viral Reviews & Why Italian Food is Overrated | So New England #81
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Boston’s food scene is one of the best in the country… but is it overrated?This week, we sit down with Tommy DeVito of DeVito Food Reviews to talk...
Portland Maine’s Food Scene Is Taking Over New England | So New England #80
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the So New England Podcast, we’re joined by Jordan Brocklesby (Plates of Portland Maine) — one of the top food creators covering the ...
Mirna Valerio (The Mirnavator) — Ultra Running, Vermont Life & Breaking Barriers | So New England #79
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mirna Valerio — known as The Mirnavator — joins So New England to share her remarkable journey from Brooklyn teacher to globally recognized ultrar...
North Shore Beefs King Andy Ferg on the "Super 3-Way" & New England Grit | So New England #78
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Andy Ferg (North Shore Beefs), the man responsible for turning a “roast beef sandwich” into an entire culture.We get ...
Building a Sneaker Empire & New England Grit w/ Jake Polino (Kizo Kicks) | So New England #77
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Polino (Kizo Kicks) joins Ian Brownhill and RJ Travisano to discuss building a global sneaker brand, why he really moved to Florida, and why he s...
Pat Shea: Hockey Culture, The Boy Aquarium & Betting on Yourself | So New England #76
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former college and minor-league hockey player Pat Shea joins the So New England Podcast to talk about hockey culture, viral comedy, and why he walke...
Is Crab Better Than Lobster? Boston Food Grader Key Henson on New England Food | So New England #75
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Boston food grader Key Henson joins the So New England Podcast to break down New England food culture from a transplant’s point of view—and it...
Chef Kevin Des Chenes on Private Dining, Food Network Fame, and New England Flavor | So New England #74
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to cook for celebrities, raise $20K for charity, and still make it home for your kids? Chef Kevin Des Chenes breaks it all down.From...
Clinton Sparks: Boston Mentality, Music Industry Wins, and Global Gaming League | So New England #73
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clinton Sparks joins the So New England Podcast for one of our most powerful conversations yet.Born and raised in Dorchester, Clinton breaks down how ...
Boston Food Journal on Maine Roots, Boston Eats & New England Pride | So New England #72
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the So New England Podcast, we sit down with Brittany DiCapua from Boston Food Journal to talk food, Maine roots, and what really m...
Court Officer Becomes Viral Food Influencer: The Wicked Snackah's Story | So New England #71
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the So New England Podcast, we’re joined by Steve D’Amato, better known as The Wicked Snackah from Wicked Bites on NESN. A Bost...
The PE Guy on Boston, Weddings & New England Culture | So New England #70
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Hilbrant aka the “PE Guy” joins the So New England Podcast to talk Boston culture, private equity stereotypes, and why New Englanders are b...
Boston Rapper Token Breaks Down Art, Mental Health & New England Work Ethic | So New England #69
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boston rapper Token joins the So New England Podcast to talk growing up on the North Shore, using music as therapy, and why East Coast artists carry a...
Boston Comedy, Recovery, and Real Talk with Gary Bolles | So New England #68
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bolles joins Ian and RJ for a raw, funny, and brutally honest conversation about growing up in Southie, fighting through addiction, and finding a...
How Peter Roberts Built Origin USA & Partnered with Jocko Willink | So New England #67
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Origin USA founder Peter Roberts shares how a New England entrepreneur rebuilt American-made manufacturing, partnered with Jocko Willink, and helped l...
Inside the Wild World of New England’s Fastest Eater: Zona Eats | So New England #66
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Competitive eating, speed eating, and wild food challenges take center stage as Zona Eats joins So New England for one of our craziest episodes yet.Za...
How Chef Ryan Scanlon Went From Cape Cod to Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen | So New England #65
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Ryan Scanlon went from growing up on Martha’s Vineyard to cooking under Gordon Ramsay on Next Level Chef. In this episode he breaks down the re...
Rhode Island’s First NASCAR Driver: Tyler Tomassi on Racing & the Road to Daytona | So New England #63
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And just like that another episode down and another amazing New Englandah we have here to share with you! Today’s guest, NASCAR driver Tyler Tomassi...
Meet the Johnny Cash of New England: Nick Casey’s Story Will Blow You Away | So New England #63
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to music there are so many talented beautiful people out there who can command your presence with their voice and on this installment of...
How Del’s Lemonade Became a New England Icon 🍋 | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill #62
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you know, you know 🍋 This week the boys sit down with Ben Morris from Del’s Lemonade — the frozen treat that’s been cooling New Englanders...
Boston’s Vegan Bunny Mom Shares Her Story w/ Sammie Herrick | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill #61
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another amazing episode of the SO NE PODCAST, this weeks guest is Sammie Herrick who joins the boys to share her lifestyle, stories, t...
Behind the Kitchen Doors of Legal Sea Foods w/ Chef Matt King | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill #60
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the SO New England Podcast the boys head out of the studio for a field trip! We were lucky enough to get invited to a staple i...
From Olympic Glory to Music Dreams w/ Elizabeth Beisel #59
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the SO NE POD we dive in with our amazing guest, Rhode Island native Elizabeth Beisel. This former Olympian now turned musician sha...
The Secret Behind Boston’s Best Steak Tips w/ Dom from Dom's Sausages #58
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As New Englandah’s we always get so caught up in our “typical” food with the flare of being so close to the ocean sometimes we forget we can sla...
From Tragedy to Triumph: Thomas E. Smith’s Story #57
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing describes a New Englander best then words like grit, integrity and determination but when it comes to exemplifying that, look no further then ...
What Did You Eat Today Sir? w/ Michael Petrigno #56
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hope you guys brought your appetite for this episode because once you finish listening you are going to be pretty darn hungry. When it comes to food t...
From Fresh Eggs to Bestseller Cookbooks w/ Lisa Steele | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill | Ep.55
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was it the chicken or the egg? Well, we still don’t but we did learn an awful lot about chickens when we welcomed Lisa Steele aka Fresh Eggs Daily t...
From Bombing for a Dog to Going Viral w/ Jay Martin | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill | Ep.54
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 54 has come and gone and we can’t wait to introduce this hilarious New Englandah! From behind the mic and on stage to here in the studio, we...
From Boston Streets to Country Beats w/ Louie Bello | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill | Ep.53
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t love a good feel good song, or maybe just something with a good tune that makes you smile. Well on this episode of the SO NE POD we are ...
From Barstool to Baseball’s Tribal Chief w/ Jared Carrabis | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill | Episode #52
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to New England it doesn’t get more homie than our boys down at Fenway! And who better to represent them on the SO NE POD, then one of ...
The Boys Are Back in Studio | So New England with Ian Brownhill | Episode #51
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE BOYS ARE BACK!! After a small summer hiatus filled with fun, projects and tons of memories we are excited to announce we are back for a “season ...
Jorts, Beans & SNL Dreams w/ The Bean Wizard | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill | Episode #50
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 50!! Can you believe it, what a milestone we have accomplished and we couldn’t have done it without you, our amazing fans. This episode bein...
Haunted New England w/ Amanda aka Spooky New England | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill | Episode #49
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well buckle and get ready bc today’s episode may just SPOOK YA! We have a very special guest as Amanda Noel aka Spooky New England joins the pod! Sh...
Chasing Gold w/ Team USA Paralympian Noelle Lambert | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill | Episode #48
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the word Tenacity our guest for episode 48 sets the bar as high as it can go! During this installment of the SO NE PODCAST we sit dow...
Brady, Foxboro & The Patriots Dynasty w/ Ty Law | So New England w/ Ian Brownhill | Episode #47
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to this weeks guest we got the honor to get to know him in the ever so beautiful MGM Grand in Springfield Massachusetts and as always th...
Lights, Camera, New England! w/ Manya Glassman | Episode #46
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andddd ACTION!! This episode brings us to the big screen as the SO NE PODCAST steps from the spotlight to behind the camera and gets to know this fell...
Masshole Mayhem w/ Krissy Bets aka Narcolepsy Betsy | Episode #45
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ROUND 2!! Although we try our best to make things right the first time, accidents happen, and our guest for this episode in true New England fashion s...
The Man Who Reversed The Curse, Keith Foulke | Episode #44
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A legends tail isn’t born every day. It’s forged over countless years of hard work to master your craft and become a household name. During one of...
Exploring Rhode Island's Iconic Newport Creamery | Episode #43
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing screams Rhode Island quite like slamming back an Awful Awful, and for this episode’s guests, they don’t just serve it — they live it! We...
Dunkin Loyalty & Miss Mass Sass w/ Kiersten Khoury | Episode #42
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing screams beauty and grace like being able to rock a crown, and for this episodes guest she does it stunningly! As we welcome Kiersten Khoury to...
From Fan to Celtics Icon with Green Runs Deep | Episode #41
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah mad random but we love itIn typical SO New England fashion we could not have planned this guest any better. As the Celtics strive for banner 19 t...
From Dunkin' Runs to Digital Fame w/ Shawn in Boston | Episode #40
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have another amazing guest for you all on this installment of The SO NE POD! We welcome in, Boston native, Shawn! Aka ShawninBoston. He joins the p...
NE Foodie Boys Featuring Nick Perkins Eats aka Perk Eats | Episode #39
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We got one of Rhode Island’s finest on today’s episode and we hope you brought your appetite. We take a stroll down the Rhody food scene with gues...
From Car Rants to Comedy Clubs with Anthony Robustiano | Episode #38
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of great sayings out there but one that always holds true is “laughter is the best medicine”, it’s science! And episode 38’s g...
Ian's Dad aka Nick 'Fitzy' Stevens | Episode #37
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 is here and we have quite the treat for you! Our guest joins us and shares all sorts of fun and insightful info about our beloved New Engla...
Inside the Magic of Make-A-Wish with Mike Vieira | Episode #36
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing beats a great cause and after this podcast we learned about an absolute AMAZING ONE! This episode we got the pleasure to chat and learn from M...
Beyond the Field with Joe Andruzzi | Episode #35
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35 is here and what an amazing guest we had on the pod. I think I speak for the entire team when I say “wow” so much heartfelt stories and...
From Maine to Mouth Legend with Sam Ramsdell | Episode #34
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are just out here setting records! That’s right you heard me, okay maybe not so much us but our guest for episode 34 did! Guinness book world rec...
From Roses To Roasting Coffee w/ Jared Haibon & Ashley Iaconetti | Episode #33
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing says “that’s SO New England” more than having guests on that genuinely care about their home. And on episode 33 that’s just what we di...
The Greatest Showwoman with Emily Scott James | Episode #32
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From couch surfing to momtok our guest for episode 32 will have you smiling ear to ear with her bubbly fun videos and her sick dance moves. We welcome...
New England's Next Top Model aka Sophie Sargent | Episode #31
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 is here and wow oh wow we had ourselves some fun!! We welcome Miss Sophie Sargent aka Miss Greater Hooksett, she joined the boys and shared...
Food, Fun, & Fashion w/ Bethany Everett-Ratcliffe | Episode #30
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30 is here! The dirty 30 as some may say but don’t let that saying fool ya, this episode was nothing but style and elegance nothing dirty ab...
The Professional Yapper aka Gianna Gravalese | Episode #29
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to New England there is no better feeling than seeing somebody from your beloved region have success and manifest their dreams! And on e...
Rhymes & Real Talk with Jeremy Honig | Episode #28
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back fellow New Englandah’s!! We hope everybody enjoyed a lovely holiday and a very awesome start to the new year. I know we did and we are...
The Best of 2024 | So New England with Ian Brownhill
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the So New England Podcast’s special year-end episode! This compilation brings together unforgettable moments from 2024, featuring incred...
Content Creation, Comedy & Mental Health w/ Andrea Tamasi | Episode #27
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Teaching to TikTok Fame: Andrea Tamasi's Inspirational JourneyIn this episode of the So New England podcast, hosts Ian Brownhill and Robert Travi...
Blockbuster Nostalgia & Comedy Life w/ Billy Deuce | Episode #26
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There aren’t many times where us New Englandah’s ponder what it’s like to live outside this beautiful region. But every now and again we find so...
Can I Get A Hooyah?! w/ Everyday Maggie | Episode #25
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can I get a HOOOOOOYAY! For episode 25! A quarter century, can you believe it. We had so much fun with our guest, Boston’s very own, everyday Maggi...
Story Time w/ Jorge "Horchata" Soto | Episode #24
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the So New England Pod, we bring in a content creator that has truly set the example not only for his followers but also representi...
PR Marketing w/ Cait Arsenault Baker | Episode #23
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23 brings in a different type of guest. You’ve seen the creators, you’ve seen the comedians, and you’ve even seen some business owners. ...
Janitor with Stamina aka Jimmy Cash | Episode #22
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 is all cleaned up and ready for your listening and viewing pleasures. This episode brings us a proud member of the Worcester community and ...
Grey Sail Brewing | Episode #21
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CELEBRATE GOOD BEER CMONN! 🎉🎊🍻Grey Sail brewing is back and on this episode we take a full deep dive into our amazing partner and meet two ve...
MomTok w/ Karissa Stevens | Episode #20
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you put Rhode Islandah’s in a room, give em mics and let em talk for an hour… YOU GET episode 20 of the SO New England pod, t...
Thirty, Flirty & Crying w/ Shannon Fiedler | Episode #19
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NO CAP THIS EPISODE WAS BUSS’n ON GAWD! Installment 19 of the SO New England Podcast is in the books. Our guest the super talented, very funny comed...
English Class w/ Bobby Finn | Episode #18
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought to yourself that the English language as a whole just makes no sense. Yeah us too! And that’s why for episode 18 of the SO NE ...
New England Dad w/ Zach Gobeil | Episode #17
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and gentleman, lovers of the SO NE POD episode 17 has come and it is ready for your viewing and listening pleasure. Our guest comes to us from ...
The Light Foundation w/ Matt Light & Friends | Episode #16
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing beats the rewarding feeling of giving back. Whether it is donating your time, money or resources to a greater cause that will in turn create a...
Trail Blazing w/ Matt Lyons | Episode #15
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 of the So New England pod is wrapped up and our guest “Schmutz” aka Matt Lyons came ready with a backpack full of fun and laughter. We ...
The Success Doctor w/ Dr. Daryl Appleton | Episode #14
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The DOCTOR IS IN!!! That’s right my fellow New Englandah’s and lovers of the SO New England Pod. Episode 14 was one for the books. We welcome Dr. ...
Ceiling Fan Friends w/ Joe Fenti | Episode #13
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13 is in the books and this one is sure to make you laugh! We start out with our typical routine of getting to know our guest and he did not d...
Poddin' with a Purpose w/ Kevin Cooney | Episode #12
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dub episode 12… GOATED! Yes because of Tom Brady, this is the SO New England Podcast isn’t it, but also, our guest. None other than Mr. Kevin C...
Baddie Club w/ Kayla Fisher | Episode #11
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 11 is in! Ladies and gentleman, fans of the SO New England Pod it is in! This episode was so much fun and we can’t wait for you to get to kn...
The Deli Boys w/ Tommy G & Prosciutto Papi | Episode #10
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10! Can you believe it, and it is only right that our first episode in the double digits brings us double the guests. That’s right folks, we...
Shut up! w/ Camilla Akbas | Episode #9
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 brings us a local favorite and this episode is not for the faint of heart. Tune in while the boys get to know Camilla Akbas aka @shutupcamil...
WITCHCRAFT! w/ Elijah Boivin | Episode #8
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WITCHCRAFT! Wait no, it’s not that. It is just two New Englandah’s talking about what it is like to grow up and live in this beautiful place we ca...
Dunkin' Royalty w/ Nicki Marie | Episode #7
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you get the DunKing and DunQueen together in the same room? You get episode 7 of the SO New England POD, that’s what you get! M...
Mr. New England w/ Ian and RJ | Episode #6
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you get two New Englandah’s in the same room asking questions and just bullshit’n? You get the SO NE POD, that’s what you g...
Prince of Laughter w/ B Mo The Prince | Episode #5
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we take a deep dive with Massachusetts swiss army knife of laughter, Brian Maller aka B Mo the Prince. We learn the passion a...
Cold Cuts Convo w/ Ara of Sonia's Deli | Episode #4
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 brings us another RI staple, Ara from Sonia’s deli. You know, across from the old Benny’s in Cranston. We dive deep into the beginning o...
Chowdah Heads w/ Dave Gravino | Episode #3
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 3 we dive into a RI favorite and get to chat with local Rhode Islander and owner of Iggy’s RI, Mr. Dave Gravino. We learn the roots of ho...
Office Tea w/ BryGuy Ferreira | Episode #2
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode brings in Bryan Ferriera from our very own Massachusetts! We learn all about Bryan’s comedic approach on the “typical” 9 t...
Beyond the Buns w/ Laura Afonso | Episode #1
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we welcome our very first guest! Laura aka Bun’s and Bite’s. In this episode we find out where Bun’s and Bite’s came from...