Anchored The Podcast

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Hey Anchored fans, Shay here. You may have noticed a bit of an absence from your favorite low-sodium Rhode Island podcast in the past month. Truth is, life has been a bit hard behind the scenes lately. At the end of February my father passed away and while I was able to crank out the interviews with Two Thangs and Bill Bartholomew right after, I quickly realized my heart truly wasn't ready to dedicate the necessary amount of space to Anchored as it deserves. This is the first close death I'...

Navigating a Date with Bill Bartholomew

This week Shay takes Bill Bartholomew, host of the conveniently-named Bartholomewtown Podcast, on a date to discuss the upcoming Rhode Island Election season. Because, after all, politicians are our celebrities in the Ocean State. Links! Bill's Instagram Bill's Twitter

What the F*ck is St. Joseph's Day?

In Elise's final episode (she may or may not be running from the Feds), her and Shay look into what the f*ck St. Joseph's Day is. Spoiler: it's not the Italian version of St. Patrick's Day, despite being two days later. Find out what a zeppole is, how to say it, and if Led Zeppole is a sweet name for a Rhode Island cover band. Links! Our Twitter Our Instagram

Navigating a Date with Local Artist Matthew Brennan IV (Two Thangs)

This week Shay takes Matthew Brennan IV a.k.a. Two Thangs on a date to learn more about the man behind the first artist to occupy AS220's Project Space since the pandemic began. And bonus, Matthew also spent a great deal of time in Seattle, just like Shay. So automatic friendship there. During the date you'll find out where the name Two Thangs originated from, what it's like transitioning from being a part-time to full-time artist, and whether Rainier Beer or Narragansett Lager is better. ...

Presenting: Sex Ed Debunked - Myth #20: Sex(uality) Sells & Corporate Allyship

This week Shay and Elise are taking a break basking in the tropical weather of Providence, RI in February so instead of giving you a brand new episode, we're introducing you to another Trailblaze-produced show: Sex Ed Debunked.  Enjoy!

Navigating Valentine's Day Massacres

This week Shay and Elise make like a true crime podcast and talk about mUrDeR *knife noises*  No, but for real-for real, this week Shay and Elise go a little rogue and talk about something that has literally nothing to do with Rhode Island aside from being recorded in Lil' Rhody. SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRES! Tune in. It's to die for. 

Navigating Valentine's Day Massacres

This week Shay and Elise make like a true crime podcast and talk about mUrDeR *knife noises*  No, but for real-for real, this week Shay and Elise go a little rogue and talk about something that has literally nothing to do with Rhode Island aside from being recorded in Lil' Rhody. SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRES! Tune in. It's to die for. 

Navigating Coffee Milk

This week Shay and Elise chat about one of the most quintessential Rhode Island delicacies: coffee milk. Listen in to find out what makes this sweet drink so important to the Lil' Rhody, where it originated from, and how our hosts feel about the drinks on a deeply spiritual level. Links! Our Instagram Our Facebook Our Twitter Our YouTube

Navigating Groundhog Day

This week Shay and Elise navigate the ins-and-outs of one of America's most beloved rodents, Punxsutawney Phil, and the tradition surrounding his existence: Groundhog Day. Listen to the duo talk about such subtopics as: Gobbler's Knob and what gobbling means The cinema classic and one of Shay's pain points, Groundhog Day (with Bill Murray) The secret society called "The Inner Circle" Links! Anchored's Facebook Anchored's Twitter Anchored's Instagram Anchored's YouTube Don't forget to ...

Navigating Groundhog Day

This week Shay and Elise navigate the ins-and-outs of one of America's most beloved rodents, Punxsutawney Phil, and the tradition surrounding his existence: Groundhog Day. Listen to the duo talk about such subtopics as: Gobbler's Knob and what gobbling means The cinema classic and one of Shay's pain points, Groundhog Day (with Bill Murray) The secret society called "The Inner Circle" Links! Anchored's Facebook Anchored's Twitter Anchored's Instagram Anchored's YouTube Don't forget to ...

Navigating A Date With RI Probz

This week Shay and Elise are back on another date, this time with the masterminds behind the RI Probz social media accounts: Erin and Russell Chiulli (Chew-ly)! Listen in to join the double date (and first podcast interview for Erin and Russell) and hear how RIProbz came to be, where they get their inspiration, and what their beef with Mr. Lemon is (more on this later). Slight digressions include, but not limited to: Russell's favorite food group, Nebraska's area code, and verifying Faceb...

What The F*ck Was The Gilded Age??

This week Shay and Elise answer a question we should all be asking ourselves if we plan on tuning in to HBO's  newest show: "What the F*ck Was The Gilded Age??" Tune in as we answer ~ who ~ was involved in the Gilded Age, ~ where ~ the Gilded Age ~ was most prominent, ~ why ~ the Gilded Age happened, and ~ how ~ Rhode Island was involved.   Make it to the end and you'll hear our take on whether the Gilded Age was messy or just misunderstood (hint: we don't agree).  ⚓️⚓️⚓️ From Trailblaze,...

Anchored Presents: "The Stuffies Awards" | Rhode Island's Own Award Show

It's here! It's here! The first EVER Stuffie Awards!  Tune in to see who comes away with a 2021 Stuffie for categories such as: "Something We Can All Root For," "Playing The Long Con," and "Never Breaking The Code-Switch And Just Yelling “F*ck Around And Find Out.” PLUS, wait until the end to see who wins the coveted Golden Seagull Award for being the loudest and proudest Rhode Islander of the year.  You won't want to miss this. ⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️ Social media? We got 'em. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTub...

Navigating Christmas in Lil' RHo-Ho-Hody

This week Shay and Elise take listeners through a few Rhode Island Christmas traditions/traditional storylines. You'll hear about Tony "The Dancing Cop" Lepore, Trinity Rep's (and Westerly's Granite Theater) A Christmas Carol, and finally the State House Christmas/Holiday Tree debacle.  Not mentioned, but equally important: the real RI holiday tradition of not “really” working between Thanksgiving and New Years. Mentioned, but not equally important: meat bread. As always, #StaySalty

Navigating a Date with Community Activist Ray Two Hawks Watson

This week Shay and Elise take Community Activist Ray Two Hawks Watson on a date and learn a little bit about the guy that everyone figuratively (and literally) look up to.  Tune in to hear all about Ray's love for apple pie, his disdain for his cat, Mr. Meow, and to Shay's delight: Pokemon.  Speaking of Pokemon, Shay makes a mistake and says Ninetails is the evolved form of Ponyta. She sincerely apologizes. We all know Ponyta's evolved form is Rapidash. Duh.  Follow Ray on Twitter and Ins...

What The F*** Was The Industrial Revolution

No, the Industrial Revolution wasn't just a fever dream caused by pollutants in the air, it was a real, LIVE thing! Tune in this week as Shay and Elise tell you WTF is up with the Industrial Revolution. After all, it started here in Rhode Island. At least the American one, anyway. Listen to the end to see what the duo decides the Industrial Revolution can be categorized as: "Messy or Misunderstood" Links! Our Facebook Our Twitter Our Instagram Our YouTube Our email: anchoredtheshow@gma...

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Who The F*** is Benedict Arnold?

This week Shay and Elise come to you with a brand new type of episode: “Who/What/Where/When/Why The F*ck is….” where we teach you about a Rhode Island/Rhode Island adjacent topic that you’ve probably heard of but don’t actually know *why* it’s so important.  This week we answer the question Who the F*ck is Benedict Arnold? We know that he was a traitor for some reason or another..but did you know why? And did you know Benedict Arnold was also the first Governor of Rhode Island (no, not *tha...

Who The F*** is Benedict Arnold?

This week Shay and Elise come to you with a brand new type of episode: “Who/What/Where/When/Why The F*ck is….” where we teach you about a Rhode Island/Rhode Island adjacent topic that you’ve probably heard of but don’t actually know *why* it’s so important.  This week we answer the question Who the F*ck is Benedict Arnold? We know that he was a traitor for some reason or another..but did you know why? And did you know Benedict Arnold was also the first Governor of Rhode Island (no, not *tha...

TWIRRH #4: Polite Robbery, a Seal Sale, and FIRE

In this installment of That Week in Ridiculous Rhody Headlines, Shay and Elise bring you three stories that leave plenty of questions hanging. Tune in to hear our take on: MEN SEEK PERMISSION TO UNEARTH HIDDEN MONEY (November 5th, 1925) CHRISTMAS SEALS SALE TO BEGIN SOON IN WESTERLY  (November 11th, 1955) HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE FOR ATTENTION WITH FIRE AT WESTERLY (November 11th, 1950) Don't forget to follow us on social media, all @anchoredtheshow and if you feel so inclined to sen...

Navigating a Date with the Rhode Island Medium Savannah Martin (Part 2)

This week Shay and Elise take thee Rhode Island Medium, Savannah Martin, on Part 2 of a their spOoOoOoky good date. Hear in this episode how Savannah accidentally stumbled upon greek gods, what it means when you get deja vu, if Shay and Elise would've gotten along in past lives, AND if you're capable of manifesting the love of your life a lá Practical Magic.  Links! Savannah's Instagram (@savannahthemedium) Savannah's Website Our Instagram Our Facebook Our Twitter Our YouTube (all @ancho...

Navigating a Date with the Rhode Island Medium Savannah Martin (Part 1)

This week Shay and Elise take thee Rhode Island Medium, Savannah Martin, on Part 1 of a spooky good date. Hear in this episode how Savannah found out she had the ability to speak with beings not in the physical world (hint: it involves wine), the awkward things she's heard from loved ones of clients, and how she was able to politely "evict" the Italian spirit that was living in her Saunderstown house. Come back next week for Part 2! Links! Savannah's Instagram (@savannahthemedium) Sava...

Navigating Rhode Island Ghost Stories

This week Shay and Elise light the proverbial séance Bath and Body Works candles to bring you: Rhode Island Ghost Stories. They’ll float you through the stories of:   Mercy Brown from Exeter The Ladd School, also in Exeter (what the hell, Exeter) The time Elise brought Ghost Hunters to Providence City Hall When Shay accidentally took on the role of Ghost of Slater Mill    Slight and not-so-slight digressions include: the Cinnamon Challenge, Elise’s Twitter following, and world-renowne...

Navigating Rhode Island's Spooky Movies

This week Shay and Elise begin to celebrate spooky season by discussing scary/horror/thriller movies that were based or filmed in Rhode Island. Slight and not-so-slight digressions include the average cost of a home in Burrillville, Elise's personal run-in with a beauty-forward ghost, and a sexual awakening courtesy of the Sanderson sisters. Links! Our Facebook Our Instagram Our Twitter Our YouTube (or you can search @anchoredtheshow) Questions? Inquiries? Send 'em here: anchoredtheshow...

Navigating a Date with the Rhode Island Senate District 3 Candidates

This week Shay and Elise take not one, not two, but FIVE local Rhode Islanders on a date. And these aren’t just any Rhode Islanders, these are people who have been called by some higher power (idk, Buddy Cianci?) to run in the Special Election for Rhode Island Senate District 3.    Join our dynamic duo as they ask Alex Cannon, Hilary Levey Friedman, Bret Jacob, Ray Rickman, and Sam Zurier questions like:   If you were running for high school president, not Senate District 3, what would you...

TWIRRH #3: Handshake It Off, Eggs Are A-Flyin', and Friends Suing Friends

In the third installment of That Week in Ridiculous Rhody Headlines Shay and Elise dive deep into what the Providence Journal had to whip up between September 24-October 1 in the early 20th century. If you're into hearing about how Shay didn't do her research and chose a sad story, an egg fight between the AFL and CIO of Rhode Island *before* they hooked up,  and one boy losing an eye and also a friend...this is the episode for you. And! As an added bonus! Shay and Elise cover something t...

Navigating Fake St. Patrick's Day

This week Elise takes Shay on a tour of St. Patrick's Day in honor of Rhode Island having their St. Patty's Day Parade in September of this year.  Join us in this short episode for learning all the good stuff like: how Snake Saturday is apparently a thing (02:28)? St. Patrick was never canonized (04:10)! The Irish make up the second-largest "yeah I got family over there" immigrant group in Rhode Island (07:42). Links! Our Facebook Our Twitter Our Instagram Our YouTube

Navigating Fake St. Patrick's Day

This week Elise takes Shay on a tour of St. Patrick's Day in honor of Rhode Island having their St. Patty's Day Parade in September of this year.  Join us in this short episode for learning all the good stuff like: how Snake Saturday is apparently a thing (02:28)? St. Patrick was never canonized (04:10)! The Irish make up the second-largest "yeah I got family over there" immigrant group in Rhode Island (07:42). Links! Our Facebook Our Twitter Our Instagram Our YouTube

Navigating the Early Jewish History of Rhode Island

Shabbat shalom! This week we're releasing a tour that Shay took Elise on a couple weeks ago and we're learning a little bit about  the early Jewish History of Rhode Island! Listen to when the Jewish community first came to Rhode Island (14:22), hear Elise read off some ye olde english (06:24) and attempt to figure out what a boy band-esque group of immigrants argued for (18:36), and the problematic industry that an oppressed group can still be involved in (21:42). Ye olde excerpt that Eli...

Navigating the Early Jewish History of Rhode Island

Shabbat shalom! This week we're releasing a tour that Shay took Elise on a couple weeks ago and we're learning a little bit about  the early Jewish History of Rhode Island! Listen to when the Jewish community first came to Rhode Island (14:22), hear Elise read off some ye olde english (06:24) and attempt to figure out what a boy band-esque group of immigrants argued for (18:36), and the problematic industry that an oppressed group can still be involved in (21:42). Ye olde excerpt that Eli...

Navigating Rhode Island Labor History With RI AFL-CIO Union Organizer Autumn Guillotte

This week Shay and Elise celebrate Labor Day by taking Rhode Island AFL-CIO union organizer Autumn Guillotte on a date.  Autumn is also an executive board member for the Rhode Island Labor History Society so she really knows her stuff. You'd be hard pressed to find a bigger Rhode Island Labor History nerd than Autumn, so of course we had to ask her out for a co-op coffee date. We cover topics like the origins of Rhode Island labor unions (08:32), what kind of sandwich organized labor would...

Navigating A Date With Our (Other) Co-Host, Shay

This week the tables have turned and Elise is taking Shay on a -- as she puts -- "super platonic" date. In this episode you'll learn a bit about the younger, Washington-born Sausage Sister and hear all about: What Shay's perfect day would be (02:47) What she would want to know about herself via a crystal ball(07:03) What object she would save if her house were on fire (09:26) And, we take listener questions! Listen in to find out where Shay got her hot dog shirt and how she feels about the...

Navigating A Date With Our Co-Host Elise

This week Shay takes Elise on a "date" to learn a little more about our elder Sausage Sister. Listen in to see what makes our Missouri-born, BBQ-lovin', Christian Bale as Dick Cheney-obsessed co-host tick. You'll find out things about Elise that you didn't want to know, like,  When did she last sing to herself? To someone else? (04:30) Does she have a secret hunch about how she will die? (05:10) If she knew in one year she would die suddenly, would she change the way she lived? Why or why n...

TWIRRH: A Gas Company That's Got Your Back, a Murderous Nurse, and a Whiskered Cow Hand

This week Shay and Elise take you back to THAT Week In Ridiculous Rhody Headlines and recount the stories that were making news during the week of August 13th - August 20th in Rhode Island history.  Listen to our minisode to learn more about the details behind: "Gas Company Won't Snoop on Providence Distillers: Freeman Sees No Reason For Firm 'Squealing' On Its Customers" - August 20th, 1930 (00:38) "Nurse, Who Admitted 31 Murders, Dies At 84 In Taunton Hospital" - August 18th, 1938 (07:3...

Navigating Victory Day in Rhode Island

This week Shay and Elise explore a uniquely Rhode Island holiday - Victory Day. This day comes with some ~salty opinions~ so we want to provide our listeners with some talking points for their next Twitter argument. Those talking points include what this holiday is called (02:03), when it began (03:31), how Rhode Island celebrates it (05:40), and the plans - past and present - to change the name (10:15), and how the rest of the world observes the day (17:00). Slight and not-so-slight tangen...

Navigating Rhode Island in the Olympics

This week Shay and Elise dive into Rhode Island and its presence in the Olympics -- past and present. In this episode you'll learn which Rhody athletes made it to Tokyo 2020 (04:53), who barely missed it (08:10), and who's represented the Ocean State in the past (11:21). Slight and not-so-slight digressions include your high school letterman's jacket (01:46), Wheaties cereal (19:45), and Shay *finally* making a reference that Elise, nor producer-who-asked-not-to-be-named Ezra don't understa...

We're Out To Sea: Check Out Anchored's Latest Video Content

This week Shay and Elise take a break from podcasting and instead celebrate their favorite holiday with a little community interaction! Subscribe to our YouTube channel (Anchored the Show) to be notified when the video goes live and follow us on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts (all @anchoredtheshow) to make sure you don't miss out on our weekly salty content. Links! Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anchoredtheshow)  Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anchoredtheshow/)  ...

Navigating New York System Hot Wieners and Saugy Hot Dogs

This week Shay and Elise celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a frank discussion about Rhode Island's finest meat logs -- New York System Hot Wieners and Saugy Hot Dogs.  Slight and not-so-slight digressions include the difference between hot dogs and wieners (02:42), Top Chef and James Beard Award Winners (13:10), and the National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin (17:18). Links! Don’t forget to follow us on our social channels:  Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anchoredtheshow)  Instagram ...

TWIRRH: Prohibition-Era Whiskey Bust, East Greenwich Raccoon Fire, and a Drowning Caused By a Cat

From Trailblaze Media, welcome to Anchored the Podcast’s “That Week in Ridiculous Rhody Headlines” mini-sode where we dig up the past of our weird little Ocean State and show you that literally nothing has changed.  In the first installment of TWIRRH, Shay and Elise cover a ye olde timey Prohibition-Era whiskey distillery bust in Pawtucket (00:20), a raccoon in East Greenwich that escaped the throes of FIRE (05:05), and a tragic drowning (also in Pawtucket) that was because of one young boy...

Navigating Bristol's 4th of July Parade and Glocester's Ancients and Horribles Parade

In this episode Shay and Elise dive into two of Rhode Island's most famous parades -- the Bristol 4th of July Parade (08:42) and Glocester's Ancients and Horribles Parade (17:11).  Slight and totally-not-slight digressions include who "invented" parade (04:12), Monica Lewinsky (21:30), the latest news from the group formerly known as the What Cheer Brigade (24:56). Links! Don’t forget to follow us on our social channels:  Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anchoredtheshow)  Instagram (h...

Navigating A Date With State Senator Sam Bell

At Anchored we like to get down to the nitty-gritty of the daily issues affecting what happens in our state and today we're getting the inside scoop not on someTHING, but on someONE -- first date style. In this episode, Shay and Elise go on a first date, not with each other, but with Rhode Island State Senator and Planetary Geologist, Sam Bell! What we know about Sam is what we see, read, or hear in the news, so for this date, we want to get to know who he really is through typical and not-s...

Navigating The Gaspee Affair vs. The Boston Tea Party

In this episode, Shay and Elise compare the Gaspee Affair to the Boston Tea Party and argue why the former deserves the red carpet treatment that the latter gets in our country's re-telling of the American Revolution. Slight and totally-not-slight digressions include helicopter parenting in college, John Brown's breakup bangs, and the British throwing up a middle finger to the Protestants with one particular part of the Intolerable Acts.  Links! Don’t forget to follow us on our social cha...

Navigating the 1879 Providence High School Entrance Exam

In this episode, Shay and Elise pull a Billy Madison and go back to school as they “take” the 1879 Providence High School Entrance Exam which covers grammar, arithmetic, history, geography, and a mildly erotic spelling section.  Slight and totally-not-slight digressions include Shay and Elise’s crushes (Simba, Nala, and Christian Bale as Dick Cheney), George W. Bush’s paintings that wouldn’t have gotten him into RISD, and why Elise could never be a lawyer.  Notes:  Don’t forget to follow ...

Navigating the 1879 Providence High School Entrance Exam

In this episode, Shay and Elise pull a Billy Madison and go back to school as they “take” the 1879 Providence High School Entrance Exam which covers grammar, arithmetic, history, geography, and a mildly erotic spelling section.  Slight and totally-not-slight digressions include Shay and Elise’s crushes (Simba, Nala, and Christian Bale as Dick Cheney), George W. Bush’s paintings that wouldn’t have gotten him into RISD, and why Elise could never be a lawyer.  Notes:  Don’t forget to follow ...

Navigating TF Green Airport, the VAN List, and Brown University Dorm Proposal

In this episode, Shay and Elise discuss the cutest dang airport in the nation, the dramatic, yet fairly tame Bloodless Revolution, and the unfortunate demise of Bagel Gourmet at the hands of the Brown University landspreading.   Slight and totally-not-slight digressions include barbeque sauce, Shay being Team Southwest and Elise being Team Delta and the theory that nobody actually comes from the state of Colorado.   Notes:  We messed up! In this episode, we said VAN stands for Voter Acces...

Navigating Union Depot, Count Paul Bajnotti, and Mary Dyer

In this episode, Shay and Elise discuss the big ole mammoth of a structure that was Union  Depot, the virtuous Count Paul Bajnotti, and Colonial Rhode Island's own personal party bus driver, Mary Dyer.  Slight and totally-not-slight digressions include ADA accessibility,  Amanda Bynes in Big Fat Liar, and Shay's astrology chart. Looking for more Anchored content? You can find it on our social media pages, all named @anchoredtheshow!

Welcome to Anchored The Podcast

This is Anchored: the Rhody-themed, podcast-style, low sodium option for the Ocean State's sea-saltiest opinions. We're your hosts Shay and Elise and we'll be throwing on our edutainment hats to share with you the backstories of what's making news in Rhode Island today. This podcast is best enjoyed with a tall glass of coffee milk, three hot wieners (all the way), and an unbridled love for all things Rhody.

Welcome to Anchored The Podcast

This is Anchored: the Rhody-themed, podcast-style, low sodium option for the Ocean State's sea-saltiest opinions. We're your hosts Shay and Elise and we'll be throwing on our edutainment hats to share with you the backstories of what's making news in Rhode Island today. This podcast is best enjoyed with a tall glass of coffee milk, three hot wieners (all the way), and an unbridled love for all things Rhody.