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May 2023
47m 35s

145 - Discover Maine with Brent Watson

Shana Thompson
About this episode

The for this episode was recorded on March 22, so keep that in mind when listening to our discussion about the weather and daylight hours.

***ABOUT***

Maine is the easternmost and northernmost state in the contiguous United States, and it’s known for its expansive forests, breathtaking coastlines, and its unique New England culture.

Today, we're going to talk to Brent (Speak English with This Guy), who is a middle school English teacher from Maine. You'll hear from a local all about the food culture, lifestyle and accent of Mainers (or Maniacs!), as well as a crazy story about moose. Hear why our only one-syllable state is such a wonderful place all while getting to know a local. 

***OUR GUEST***

If you want to hear Brent more often, why not check out his podcast? It's called: Speak English with This Guy

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