Travels with Charlie

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Veteran broadcaster Charlie Papillo retired from radio in December of 2018 after co-hosting a popular morning show. In 2019 he ventured into a new field for him, hosting a video series called Travels With Charlie; Vermont Politics in Real Life. Now he’s bringing that concept onto the radio. Charlie will have guests on to discuss their opinions on the days hottest issues, and allow you to join in as well. Fun, irreverent, and politically incorrect, buckle up for a fast paced hour with Charlie.

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Travels with Charlie - 07/27/2026
Last Monday at 6:30 PM

This episode of Travels with Charlie was aired on 07/27/2026.


July 27, 2026 - Travels With Charlie talks about the upcoming Substance Abuse Summit in Essex, the Sustainability Spotlight, and 9 ways to keep cool without an air conditioner
Last Monday at 6:10 PM

Brad Ferland and Melinda White, organizers of the Coming Together Substance Use Addiction Summit, Friday, July 31st at the Champlain Valley Expo.

Jeff Weld, with the Casella Waste Sustainability Spotlight,

and Matt Smith of Efficiency Vermont with 9 ways to keep cool without an air conditioner, and rebate information at efficiencyvermont.com (888) 921-5990.


July 13, 2026 Charlie's talking about Pizza and Creemees today!
07/13/2026

Adam Rice, the creator of Vermont Creemee Passport, get one at creemeepassport.com!.

Dan Roscioli, of Slice of Vermont, makes dough and pasta for Vermont restaurants, and makes his own pizzas at his location on Williston Road.


June 22, 2026 - Charlie talks with the organizers of the Burlington Wine and Food Festival
06/22/2026

Charlie talks with Mike and Tracy Stolese, the Festival Producers of the 15th annual Vermont Food and Wine Festival, this Saturday, June 27th in Burlington. There's more information online at burlingtonwineandfood.com.


June 8, 2026 Charlie talks about an event commemorating the contributions of Italian families to Vermont Agriculture, and the Casella Sustainability Spotlight
06/08/2026

Charlie talks with Lisa DeNatale about the event coming up June 13th.

Then Vermont's Deputy Secretary from the Agency of Agriculture Alyson Eastman joins to talk about that special event.

Jeff Weld joins in the Sustainability Spotlight to talk about mattress recycling,

and Melissa Mazza, from Mazza's farmstand, bakery, and greenhouse.


May 18, 2026 - Charlie talks about the upcoming Vermont City Marathon
05/18/2026

Talking about the upcoming M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon.

Charlie talks with Heidi Stumpf, Vermont Regional President of M&T Bank, Joe Connelly, RunVermont chief of Race Operations, and Berne Broudy, Director and Producer of the documentary, Best Day Ever.


Travels With Charlie - May 4th, 2026 - Vermont Photographer Jack Rowell on his new book, Lauren Warshovsky on organizing the Kingsman Fest, as well as Morgan Myles, April Cushman, and Andrew Maquera
05/04/2026

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 05/04/2026.

JACK ROWELL - Leading Vermont Photographer. His recent book is titled "Jack Rowell: Photographs"

 

Lauren Warshovsky - Organizer Kingsman Fest in Saint Albans, coming up this Saturday, May 9th;

and three performers at the fest

 

Morgan Myles, April Cushman, and Andre Maquera.


Travels With Charlie - April 27th, 2026
04/27/2026

This episode of Travels With Charlie was published 04/27/2026.


Travels with Charlie - April 6th, 2026
04/06/2026

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 04/06/2026.


March 23, 2026 - Charlie talks with Airport Director Nic Longo, Jeff Weld with the Sustainability Institute, and Erin Torres on her Instagram Account that follows places to eat and stay in Vermont
03/23/2026

Nic Longo - Director of Aviation at BTV Leahy, talking about airport issues and upcoming expansion at the Leahy Airport.

Jeff Weld with Casella Waste Systems on PFAS chemicals in the landfills,

and Erin Torres, Instagram Influencer, @travellikealocalvt - with 100,000 followers as she travels around to places to eat and stay in Vermont.


Travels With Charlie - March 9th, 2026
03/09/2026

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 03/09/2026.


February 23, 2026 Charlie talks Donuts with Erika Brice of Madeleine's Bakery - Rusty Dewees on his new performance shop, and Jeff Weld of Casella on PFAS
02/23/2026

Erika Brice of Madeleine's Bakery in Milton on their selection by 7Days as the Best Local Donuts;

Rusty "The Logger" Dewees on his Writing and Performance Workshop, online at schoolofcoffee.org/collections/workshops;

and Jeff Weld of Casella Waste Systems on PFAS chemicals in the landfills and what Casella is doing about them.


February 9, 2026 Charlie welcomes in Senator Rocket
02/09/2026

Talking Super Bowl Ads and halftime show, Local food, FarmHouse Chocolates, and Rocket's Local food App -- the EatVermont free mobile app.


February 2nd, 2026 - Charlie with Lisa DeNatale of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association, plus Award-Winning Motorcycle Builder and Rocker Tommy Graves
02/02/2026

Charlie welcomes in Lisa DeNatale, President of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association, to talk about the Italian Community in Vermont, travelling to Italy, and, of course, Italian food.

Then, Rocker Tommy Graves, who created the winning chopper in the Metric Revolution Motorcycle Build Off, brings his electric guitar into the studio to play some riffs and talk about the Vermont Guitarworks Hospital.


January 12, 2026 -- Travels with Charlie talks about Getting in Shape in the New Year!
01/12/2026

Charlie talks first with Parks Director Glen Cuttita and Rec Center Director Nicole Conley, with Colchester Parks and Recreation, on getting in shape this time of year, and New Years Resolutions.

and Jeff Weld from Casella with the Sustainability Spotlight, on career opportunities at Casella.

Then callers talk about how their New Years Resolutions are going.


December 15 ,2025 - Cold Weather Show! Charlie talks about keeping your house warm, and travelling to Antarctica
12/15/2025

Charlie Pappillo wraps the 2026 year with the Cold Weather Show.

Charlie talks first with Matthew Smith, of Efficiency Vermont, on energy saving ideas to help heat your home in the winter...

then he talks with Lee Kittell, WDEV's host of the Morning News Service, about the recent RadioVermont MilneTravel AtlasCruises voyage to Antarctica.


December 1, 2025 - Charlie talks with the owner of a Barre bakery, and an Italian restaurant in Chittenden County
12/01/2025

Host Charlie Pappillo welcomes in Jim Haas, of the Rise Up Bakery in Barre -- online at Riseupbakeryvt.com

and Sam Palmisano of Pulcinella's Italian restaurant in South Burlington and author of THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS -- online at pulcinellas.us, talking about Italian food and Operation Firecuffs, to benefit Vermont Childrens Hospital

One lucky listener won a 100 dollar gift certificate to Pulcinella's.


Travels With Charlie - November 17th, 2025
11/17/2025

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 11/17/2025.


November 3, 2025 Travels with Charlie talks about Drug Addiction, Maxi's Restaurant Anniversary, an upcoming series that will lead to a Battle of the Bands
11/03/2025

Charlie opens with Joanne Gillespie, Ambassador Coordinator and Member of the Board of Trustees for The INTO LIGHT Project, talking about the human impact of drug addiction,

Tom Bryant, owner of Maxi's Restaurant in Waterbury, getting ready for a 25th Anniversary party this weekend,

and Denis O'Brien, organizer of a documentary/reality series featuring local bands, looking for the top three to culminate in a Battle of the Bands!


October 20, 2025 Charlie talks about the Summit gathering location in Colchester
10/20/2025

Charlie welcomes in Cyrus Patten to talk about the Summit, a new nonprofit meeting space opening soon in Colchester,

Jeff Weld of Casella with the Casella Sustainability Spotlight

and Kerry Lyons, owner of the new business called 'The Break Room' where you can break stuff in order to let off a little steam.


October 6th, 2025 - Guests include Chief Don Stevens of the Abenaki tribe and Aimee Green with Indigenous Peoples Day Rock Foundation Jeff Weld, with Casella Waste Systems, And Alex Farrell, Vermont Commissioner of Housing and Community Development.
10/06/2025

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 10/06/2025.


September 22, 2025 Charlie talks to Mark Redmond, with Spectrum Youth and Family Services, and former VT Governor Jim Douglas, talking about free speech on college campuses
09/22/2025

Charlie talks about developments with Spectrum Youth and Family Services, withg Mark Redmond, and former Governor Jim Douglas talks with Charlie about free speech issues on college campuses, and late night TV shows.


September 8th, 2025 - Charlie talks with former city council president of Burlington Kurt Wright, and a discussion on the 4th annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Rutland.
09/08/2025

Charlie talks with the former city council President of Burlington Kurt Wright, plus sports and political trivia! Also on the agenda is the 4th annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Rutland.


Aug 25, 2025 Charlie Talks about Jenna's Promise, the Casella Sustainability Spotlight, and problem gambling
08/25/2025

Charlie welcomes in Aimee Green, the Executive Director of Jenna's Promise, and Madison Perry, Workforce Development Director, about the Jenna's Coffee Shop in downtown Johnson.

Jeff Weld from Casella talks in the Sustainability Spotlight,

and Dr. Kelly Klein, of the Vermont Department of Mental Health, talks about problem gambling.


August 11, 2025 Charlie with Marshall Blaise of the Thunderbolts, and Brad Hunt of the Champlain Valley Fair
08/11/2025

Charlie welcomes in Marshall Blaise of the 60's Vermont Rock Bands The Thunderbolts, and Marshall and the Deputies. Also performed on the Ed Sullivan Show.

and Brad Hunt of the Champlain Valley Fair, setting up the 10 best days of summer!


July 28, 2025 Charlie on Substance Abuse Addiction Summit, Sustainability Spotlight, and Dragon Boat Festival
07/29/2025

Brad Ferland and Melinda White, co-organizers of the Substance Use Addiction Summit,

Jeff Weld of Casella Waste Management with the Sustainability Spotlight,

and Vicky Drew on the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival


Travels With Charlie July 28th 2025
07/28/2025

This Episode of Travels With Charlie Aired 07/28/2025


July 14, 2025 Charlie with Josh Reap and JAG
07/14/2025

Charlie Papillo on Travels with Charlie, with Josh Reap of Associated Builders and Contractors on efforts to get more Vermonters involved in careers in construction.

Then Charlie chats with former colleague radio guy turned podcast producer and consultant JAG.


Vermont Grown: Conversations with Chris Conant from Claussen's Greenhouse & Perennial Farm, Jeff Weld With Casella Waste, and David Van Sleet Founder of the Louisville Slugger Warriors Base Ball Team
06/24/2025

This Episode of travels With Charlie Aired On 06/23/25


Vermont Grown: A show with EatVT's Rocket and Claire Georges from Butterfly Bakery of Vermont
06/02/2025

This episode of Travels with Charlie aired on 06/02/2025.


Talks with Annie Meredith-Mitchell from UVM Health Network about 35th annual Jiggety Jog and M&T Bank Marathon director Anthea Dexter-Cooper
05/22/2025

This episode of Travels with Charlie aired on 05/19/2025.


Talks with Kingman Fest organizer Lauren Warshofsky, 8084 guitarrist Andre Maquera, and The Voice finalist Morgan Myles
05/05/2025

This episode of Travels with Charlie aired on 05/05/2025.


Vermont Grown: Perry Sporn on Periwinkles Jewelry
04/29/2025

This episode of Travels with Charlie aired on 04/29/2025.


Charlie speaks with Rick Norcross
04/08/2025

This episode aired on 04/07/2025.


Charlie talks with Former Mayor of Burlington Miro Weinberger and UVM's Steve Gentile
03/10/2025

This episode aired on 03/10/2025.


An all travel show: chats with Rocket from @eatvermont and Brenda Prater Sellers author of 'You Slept Where?'
03/04/2025

This episode aired on 03/03/2025.


A chat with friend and author Alan Rubel
02/11/2025

This episode aired on 02/10/2025.


An all Vermont Grown Episode!
02/11/2025

This episode aired on 02/03/2025.


Travels With Charlie with guests John Laberge and Tunnel to Towers Foundation Vice President John Huvane
01/14/2025

This episode aired on 01/13/2025.


A Conversation with David Mullin of Habitat for Humanity and Longtime Friend Ralph Peterson
01/06/2025

This episode aired on 01/06/2025.