Brian & Company
3,892 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBrian Shactman wakes Connecticut up with all the information you need to start your day. News, weather, traffic and sports plus, interviews with the people making the news each day. It’s the perfect way to start your day informed and entertained – Mornings with Brian & Company 5:30am-9am!
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Ray and Brian w Harold Sparrow and David Pelizzon 6/24/21
June 24, 2021 14:43 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBHarold Sparrow, President/CEO, YMCA of Greater Hartford. Along with David Pelizzon, President of Squadron Capital in Granby, an industrial holding company. Squadron Capital in Granby to present $150,000 gift at Camp Chase today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Mayor Daniel Champagne 6/24/21
June 24, 2021 14:42 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBMayor Daniel A. Champagne, Vernon. Vernon's annual July in the Sky fireworks celebration is officially on for 2021. The date is June 30and the rain date is July 7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian w Matt Lawrence 6/24/21
June 24, 2021 14:42 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBFormer UConn football star and NFL player on coming back to CT and how he’s using philanthropy to change children’s lives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Mark Pazniokas 6/23/21
June 23, 2021 14:24 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBMark Pazniokas, CT Mirror. Re: Tuesday, Lamont signs Connecticut’s marijuana legalization law Possession becomes legal on July 1; commercial sales in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Lauren Willard 6/23/21
June 23, 2021 14:23 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBLauren Willard, Dir. of Special Events for Mohegan Sun. Mohegan Sun’s Hot Summer Fun 2021 kicks off Monday, June 28th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Wayne Carini 6/23/21
June 23, 2021 14:21 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBWayne Carini, from Chasing Cars. Wayne completely restored the Sequoia Cream 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible that was the third star of the movie Rain Man and one of America’s greatest classic cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Brian Phelps 6/23/21
June 23, 2021 14:20 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBBrian Phelps, Toads Place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Johnny Carrier 6/22/21
June 22, 2021 14:19 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBJohnny Carrier, owner of By Carrier Inc. The cost of lumber is making homes unaffordable for some people. Home builders say it’s better to wait a year until volatile prices settle down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Sen Norm Needleman 6/22/21
June 22, 2021 14:18 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBSen. Norm Needleman. Re: Voting to make Connecticut the latest state to legalize marijuana. Back home in Essex, however, Needleman said it’s unlikely that the town where he also serves as first selectman will get rid of its local prohibition on pot dispensaries. Also his shore line town heading into the summer and vacation months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Amanda Savio 6/22/21
June 22, 2021 14:18 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBAmanda Savio, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Hartford Symphony Orchestra. The return of the Talcott Mountain Music Festival. Hartford Symphony Orchestra kicks off 25th Anniversary Talcott Mountain Music Festival with Celebrate America! on July 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian w Jeffery Sonnenfield 6/22/21
June 22, 2021 14:14 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBJeffrey Sonnenfeld ,Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies & Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management at Yale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian w Jeffery Sonnenfield 6-22-21
June 22, 2021 14:14 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBJeffrey Sonnenfeld ,Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies & Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management at Yale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Mayor Enzo Faienza 6/21/21
June 21, 2021 20:18 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBMayor Enzo Faienza, Cromwell RE: The impact of having the Travelers Championship in town. It starts today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Jill Schlesinger 6/21/21
June 21, 2021 20:17 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBJill Schlessinger, CBS Business Analyst and Host of “Jill on Money on WTIC (Saturdays at 4pm). Brought to you by Asset Strategies in Avon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Tom Shattuck 6/21/21
June 21, 2021 20:17 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBTom Shattcuck, Host “The Tom Shattuck Show” RE: new show starts today on WTIC 10am - 2pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian w Darren Rovell 6/21/21
June 21, 2021 15:28 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDarren Rovell, sports business analyst who works for The Action Network. Discuss CT’s sports betting law versus surrounding states See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w David Lightman 6-18-21
June 18, 2021 15:02 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBDavid Lightman checks in for our weekly update from DC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Tony Guerrera 6-18-21
June 18, 2021 15:01 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBDeputy Commissioner of the DMV discusses how online license renewals are now outpacing in-person transactions at DMV offices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Hope Ustanowski 6-18-21
June 18, 2021 15:01 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBHope is The Clinical Director of Outpatient Care-Community Mental Health Affiliates. She discusses telehealth and mental health from the outcome of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Kevin Kelly 6-18-21
June 18, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBSpecial Session Wrap Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Dr. Carl Moeller 6-17-21
June 17, 2021 12:47 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBDr. Moeller from Hartford Healthcare discusses how some covid patients are still experiencing loss of taste and smell and what they can do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Christine Stuart 6-17-21
June 17, 2021 12:47 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBChristine Stuart from CTNewsJunkie.com wraps up the Special Session for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Andrew Lattimer 6-17-21
June 17, 2021 12:46 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBAndrew Lattimer from CLA discusses what to expect as this year's state budget and tax changes took place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian HOTD - Daym Drops
June 16, 2021 13:52 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBBrian highlights the interview with Daym Drops on this edition of THE HOTD! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Dr. Gregory Shangold 6-16-21
June 16, 2021 13:51 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBThe President of the Connecticut State Medical Society explains why they are so against legalizing Marijuana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Daym Drops 6-16-21
June 16, 2021 13:50 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBDaym Drops is a local guy that has an incredible life story that started right here in Connecticut and now he has his own show "Fresh, Fried, and Crispy" on Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Kyle Fiasconaro 6-16-21
June 16, 2021 13:49 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBKyle Fiasconaro from Brewers Crackers has found a way to take the waste from craft brewing companies and turn it into delicious food. We discuss how he got the idea, what the process is, and where you can get your hands on some! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Mark Matthews 6-16-21
June 16, 2021 13:48 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBRetail Sales to Now Exceed $4.44 Trillion in 2021 according to the latest numbers from Mark Matthews and the NRF. He explains what's next and what all that means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w George Frantzis 6-15-21
June 15, 2021 13:17 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBGeorge Frantzis calls in to discuss how Quassy Amusement Park is doing since reopening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Matt Ritter 6-15-21
June 15, 2021 13:16 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBHouse Speaker Matt Ritter discusses the special session going on over the next couple of days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Ivan Misner 6-15-21
June 15, 2021 13:15 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBIvan Misner is the Founder of BNI.com. It is the world's largest networking organization with more than 275,000 global members. He discusses small talk and how the pandemic may have put fear into people to make small talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Dr. Lane Spero 6-15-21
June 15, 2021 13:14 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBDr. Lane Spero of Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates was named a 2021 Connecticut Best Doctor in Connecticut Magazine through a peer-reviewed selection. He discusses the honor as well as helps us through out aches and pains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Matt Hoey 6-14-21
June 14, 2021 13:13 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBMatt Hoey is the First Selectman in Guilford. He discusses his town and how they are getting ready for summer along the shore! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Sen Tony Hwang 6-14-21
June 14, 2021 13:12 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBThe Special Session is very near. Senator Tony Hwang discusses what is in it. Is Marijuana a done deal? Senator Hwang has the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Jill Schlesinger 6-14-21
June 14, 2021 13:10 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBJill discusses the May Consumer Price Index as it soared 5 percent from a year ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Jeff Leake 6/8/21
June 08, 2021 13:59 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBCEA President Jeff Leake, School Closings Due to Heatwave Underscore Need to Use Federal Funds for Air Conditioning and Improving Indoor Air Quality Students need healthy, safe schools—legislators urged to strengthen SB 288. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Chris Keating 6/8/21
June 08, 2021 13:59 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBChris Keating, Courant Capitol Reporter. Down to the wire at the Capitol happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Jim Bologa 6/8/21
June 08, 2021 13:58 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBJim Bologa, President and CEO of Porter and Chester Institute Talk about all of the job opportunities that PCI has open right now. They have about 100 openings right now and half of those are for Practical Nursing Instructors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Dr. Stacy Taylor 6/8/21
June 08, 2021 13:58 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBDr. Stacy Taylor from the Connecticut State Medical Society. National Call Your Doctor Day. Many patients delayed treatment during the pandemic, now is a good time to call your doctor and get that much needed check-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Seila Mosquera-Bruno 6/3/21
June 07, 2021 18:20 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBSeila Mosquera-Bruno, Commissioner Public Housing. Discuss Rental Relief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Tim Phelan 6/3/21
June 07, 2021 18:20 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBTim Phelan, President, Connecticut Retail Merchants Association. Stores giving less restrictions and digital ad tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Meg Guerrera and C.J. Thomas 6/7/21
June 07, 2021 18:13 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBMeg Guerrera, FHS Building Committee Chair and C.J. Thomas, Town Council Chair. Discuss Farmington High School approval See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Mitch Gross 6/7/21
June 07, 2021 18:12 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBMitch Gross, Eversource Connecticut Media Relations. Eversource Encourages Energy Efficiency Steps Before Hot Weather and Summer Rate Adjustments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Dave Smith 6/7/21
June 07, 2021 18:11 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBDave Smith Rockland trust talks jobs, market and economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Jill Schlesinger 6/7/21
June 07, 2021 18:10 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBJill Schlesinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst Brought to you by Asset Strategies In Avon. Is the labor shortage real? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w David Lightman 6/4/21
June 04, 2021 18:18 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBDavid Lightman, National political correspondent and veteran congressional reporter. Washington D.C Update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Paul Steinhauser 6/4/21
June 04, 2021 18:16 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBPaul Steinhauser Fox News Re: Pence in NH, Johanna Hayes a R target, Nevada primary moving to No. 1? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Senator Henri Martin 6/4/21
June 04, 2021 18:15 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBSen. Henri Martin, Deputy Senate Republican Leader. Saturdays rally on gas/food tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Trenni Kusnerick 6/3/21
June 03, 2021 18:25 - 8 minutes - 8 MBTrenni Kusnerick NBC Sports. Re: Boston Celtics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray and Brian w Rep Sean Scanlon 6/3/21
June 03, 2021 18:19 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBRep Sean Scanlon, House chairman of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding committee. Tax package in budget and Digital ad tax, is it out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.