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 makes New England special.
We get into Boston’s food scene, hidden gems, Michelin star drama, omakase experiences, and why Cape Cod might not deserve the hype. Brittany shares her journey from engineering and IT to becoming one of Boston’s first food influencers, plus how she built a successful agency helping New England small businesses grow online.
Add in Salem witch trial ancestry, Diet Coke debates, and plenty of New England pride, and you’ve got one of our most on-brand episodes yet.
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 Boston native with a real accent and an even realer food obsession, Steve breaks down how Boston Pizza Wars blew up during COVID, how he landed on NESN, and why the best food in New England isn’t always in Boston.
We get into Boston culture, North Shore food supremacy, North End cannolis, steak-and-cheese chaos, and the truth about the Boston accent (it’s bettah rin, not better in). Steve also ranks the New England states, talks charity work, small businesses, and explains why New England is pure, lovable chaos.
If you love New England pride, food culture, Boston humor, and unfiltered takes, this one’s for you.
Johnny Hilbrant aka the “PE Guy” joins the So New England Podcast to talk Boston culture, private equity stereotypes, and why New Englanders are blunt, loyal, and allergic to fake people. From Chicago vs Boston to weddings, wealth, bad weather, and brutal honesty, this episode perfectly explains why New England just hits different.
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 different work ethic. From mental health to the grind behind half a billion streams, this episode is a real look at what it takes to build something lasting in New England.
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 second life in standup comedy. We get into Boston culture, viral content, therapy, and what it really takes to put yourself out there. One of our most genuine and meaningful episodes yet.
Origin USA founder Peter Roberts shares how a New England entrepreneur rebuilt American-made manufacturing, partnered with Jocko Willink, and helped launch Jocko Fuel out of the woods of Maine. From losing his first business to resurrecting looms in old New England mills, Pete breaks down how jiujitsu, grit, and “built by freedom” thinking turned Origin USA into a movement, not just a brand.
If you love Jocko Willink, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or stories about bringing factory jobs back to American soil, this episode will light a fire under you.
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.Zach “Zona Eats” Zona breaks down how he went from posting a random meal-prep video to becoming a 250K-follower competitive eater who crushes Big Macs in under a minute. We talk training, stomach capacity, staying in shape while eating 25,000 calories, and the surprisingly wholesome side of the speed-eating community.If you love food content, outrageous challenges, or New England chaos, this episode’s for you.
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 reality of filming the show, how chaos in the basement kitchen REALLY works, what it’s like having Gordon as your mentor, and why New England shaped the chef he is today.We dive into Vineyard summers, wild restaurant stories, Boston food takes, private chef life, celebrity clients, and what goes into building a career in the kitchen. If you love New England, food culture, and behind-the-scenes TV stories, this one’s stacked.Chow down and enjoy, folks.
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 and boy is this episode pure speed! Tyler joins the boys to discuss where his story began and just how he got into one of the fastest sports around. Tyler gives us an in depth feeling of race day and just how one gets into this field to become a race car driver. Tyler shares the woos to being in New England and how he gets around to being the driver he desires to be! This episode was FAST so buckle up and strap in! And as always folks remember, Life’s Bettah in New England
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 the SO New England Pod we introduce one of those voices and we get to know Rhode Island’s very own, Nick Casey. Nick joins the boys and shares his passion for music and how it’s a true family affair learning that both his mom and dad also have talented musical careers. He shares the typical grind of a traveling musician and some of the fun stories his gathered along the way. Nick even gives us a little taste of an on the spot taste of his sound, the Voice style! Please join us and spread the word of this amazing artist as he represents the genuineness of our beloved New England. And as always folks, remember, Life’s Bettah in New England!
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 since 1840. From the brand’s roots in Cranston, RI to its spot at Fenway Park and Gillette, Ben shares the history, flavors, and New England pride behind the lemon that defines summer.
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, travels and much more! Sammie comes to us proudly from the Seaport of Boston and dives right into her life story of growing up in N.E., becoming a demon deacon and even her time spent over seas. We get a crash course on the vegan lifestyle and some amazing lessons on the way. Sammie explains her love for N.E. And what it’s like balancing content creation and a full time job. Also, spoiler alert, we get the backstory of her beloved Fig! Definitely an episode you don’t want to miss so as always please enjoy and remember folks. Life’s Bettah in New England!
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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 in New England, Legal Sea Foods where we got to sit down and interview COO Matthew King. We learned all about Matt’s journey and how he started out going to school for culinary all the way up to present time where he is the head of one of the biggest staples in N.E. We got to hear some awesome stories from Matt’s travels and even some hard lessons he learned a long the way. We get to dive into some cuisine and hear all about the inspiration that Matt and his team try to accomplish when it comes to bringing dishes to life and making their customers want to come back. This was a super fun episode and we hope you enjoy and if you head to Legal Sea Foods anytime soon, tell em the SO NE POD Sent you! And remember folks, life’s Bettah in New England!
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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 shares her journey as a young teenager filling out a life long dream, to a now proud musician as she learns an entirely new passion. Elizabeth joins the boys and discusses growing up and being in such a different place than most kids her age. She shares her love for swim and what lead her to join some of the most amazing athletes on the planet as an Olympian showing her skills on the biggest of stages. Not only repping New England but making the USA proud as well. She shares why little Rhody will always be home and what life is for her now that she conquered her dream and what’s next for her on this wild journey we call life. Enjoy as the boys host this amazing New Englandah and remember folks, life’s Bettah in New England!
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 slay the meats as well! And look no further then Dom’s Sausage and owner Mr. Domenic Botticelli! Since 1936, three generations providing Boston with some of the tastiest meats around. Don joins the boys and let me tell you, the mouths were watering and the taste buds were sizzling because this episode was delicious! Dom shares with us the history of Dom’s Sausage, starting from his grandfather in a small 2,000 square foot building to now a 10,000 square foot space AND growing! The journey it’s been to learn and adapt as the times go and just how much fun it can be a long the way. He shares just enough of his secrets to keep you wanting more and talks his personal favorites with the boys! Make sure if you listen to this episode you have eaten because if you haven’t, you’ll be salivating the whole time. Enjoy this episode with guest Dom Botticelli of Dom’s Sausage and remembers folks, life’s Bettah in New England!
Nothing describes a New Englander best then words like grit, integrity and determination but when it comes to exemplifying that, look no further then our guest Thomas Smith! From big dreams to big purpose Thomas is what defines New Englanders through and through. He joins us on the pod and tells his story as an up and coming hockey star, to the first person to be paralyzed three separate times and everything in between. Thomas shares early life memories of picking up hockey and being a family orientated young man. We learn about all three different incidents and how each time was a different physical and mental battle. He shares with us his new found purpose in life and how that started him on his journey and confounded his foundation. Thomas’s story isn’t about sadness or being bitter, he’ll be the first to tell you that. But it’s about triumph and purpose. One man’s journey leading to a profound difference to helping others. We hope you enjoy this amazing episode and as always folks Life’s Bettah in New England!
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 this episodes guest doesn’t miss and my man came with receipts! We welcome Michael Petrigno to the pod! This mass native spends his days eating all around New England so if you are ever in an area that you may not know much about and are hungry, check this man’s page because he has probably been there and you’ll find something. Michael shares his passion for food and why he does what he does. He shares some of his favorite spots all around N.E. And recommends many more for all different styles of food. Michael gives us his hidden gems and spots you may have never heard of but are worth the visit. We even get some hot takes on some big names they may be a wee overrated. Come ready to eat because if you don’t you will probably be quite hungry! As always we hope you enjoy and remember folks. Life’s Bettah in New England!
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 to the pod. We asked her anything and everything there is about chickens and learned so much about farming these popular birds! Lisa shared with us how her career started on Wall Street and what changed for her to become a farmer up in Maine. How her childhood dislikes turned into her now career and what wisdom she had learned along the way! We learned about her cookbook and soon to be 2nd cookbook (coming 2026) and just what was behind her writing passion. Along with tons of fun New England moments this is quite the intuitive episode. We hope you enjoy and as always folks, life’s Bettah in New England!
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 bring to you, Comedian Jay Martin. From Methuen Mass holding it down for all you comedy lovers, Jay shares his background in film and love for writing. We dive into how that translates into comedy and how over the years it takes practice and reps to get up in front of a crowd and a strong will to handle both rejection and applause. Jay takes us into his personal life and shares some fun stories of being a new dad and a family man! Jay defines the grit it takes to be a New Englandah and is a pretty funny dude too! We hope you enjoy yet another installment of the SO NE POD and remember folks! Life’s Bettah in New England!
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 going to introduce you to singer/song writer Mr. Lou Bello!! Lou performs all over New England showing people you don’t have to be from the south to crush country music! With his Boston roots making music was always a passion for Lou, he shares how it all started and how it’s all going. Lou discusses the challenges in the music industry but also how rewarding any success can be. He shares some fun stories on tour and also brings us in to discuss how being a dad makes him the man he is. Another amazing New Englandah on the pod and we hope you enjoy. And remember folks Life’s Bettah in New England!