At just 24 years old, Christine Tovey was diagnosed with a Grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma — a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer in her temporal occipital lobe. What followed was a grueling journey through brain surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Seven years later, Christine stands cancer-free — a proud mom, devoted wife, and a powerful voice of resilience. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of survival, and finding purpose after one of life’s toughest battles. &nb...

Ryan Ferguson is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Devin Powell at Nostos MMA and Conditioning Facility. With over 11 years on the mats and 8 years of coaching experience, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge, discipline, and passion to both his students and his own journey. Beyond the dojo, Ryan serves as an instructor at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and lives an active lifestyle that reflects his love of challenge — whether it’s plunging into the icy waters of Maine or tackling trail ra...

Robyn Stankevitz was born in New Hampshire and raised in Sanford, Maine. In 2011, she followed in her father’s footsteps and began her career in law enforcement, becoming a second-generation police officer. In August of 2024, Robyn was selected as a police K-9 handler and is partnered with a dual-purpose Belgian Malinois named Jax. Robyn shares her journey from growing up in Sanford before the era of smartphones and social media, to navigating a male-dominated profession as a female officer...

Charlene "Cheeny" Plante is running for Sanford City Council and would like your vote on November 4th. Get to know her and learn why she should get your vote with this quick episode, as well as the two other podcasts we have done. Send us a text

Moose the Miner is Maine’s loudest voice from underground — a hard-hatted philosopher with a pickaxe in one hand and a megaphone in the other. Known for his mix of quarry talk, crystal lore, and down-to-earth wisdom, Moose digs into the bedrock of history, humanity, and how not to be an @sshole. Whether he’s unearthing amethyst, old legends, or the truth beneath modern madness, Moose the Miner brings the boom from below — one rock, one rant, and one revelation at a time. The 207 Collective Po...

Narrow Gate Homestead is a veteran-owned family farm run by Nick and Rachel LaMere in Lebanon, Maine. Since 2022, we have been raising pasture-raised, organic-fed poultry with care, transparency, and heart. Every chicken and turkey is raised on lush pasture and processed right on our homestead by our family. More than just growing food, we are growing community and helping folks reconnect with their local farmers. The 207 Collective Podcast is available on all major listening platforms and is...

Gregg Martinez is the founder and owner of Iron Tails Saloon in Acton, Maine. This is Gregg's second visit on the podcast. With the end of the season upon us, Gregg is hosting one last event, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, before they close for the off-season. It's a chance for the community to come together and support those who may need some assistance. We also discussed his first season being open seven days a week and the struggles and tribulations of continuing to make every season at the ...

Anthony Riso is a professional photographer based out of Dover, New Hampshire, with a true passion for capturing life’s most powerful moments. From weddings to MMA events, live music performances, and beyond, Anthony’s lens brings stories to life in unforgettable ways. Outside of photography, he trains at Nostos MMA, has recently taken up bowhunting with a recurve bow, and holds a deep admiration for wolves and the wild. To connect with Anthony or inquire about his photography, you can find ...

Sanford, Maine’s own favorite survivalist and reality-TV inspiration, Charlene “Cheeny” Plante, returns to The 207 Collective Podcast! Cheeny is no stranger to challenge. A proud military veteran and four-time competitor on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, she recently proved her grit by finishing 2nd out of 14 of the world’s top survivalists on the hit series Last One Standing. But Cheeny’s greatest adventure is happening right now—right here at home. Fueled by the same courage and pers...

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This week on The 207 Collective Podcast, we sit down with Josh “Stay Down” Watson of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Josh shares his beginnings in MMA and how he first got started at the Academy Martial Arts Gym. We dive into his journey from traditional combat sports into the brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing, including his unforgettable fight with Greg Hardy that he was greatly believed to be a underdog. Beyond the ring, Josh opens up about the business and personal in...

We welcome back Scott Brouillard from Flippin Customized! In this episode, we dive into his journey of transitioning from part-time to full-time with his shop Flippin Customized in Wells, Maine. Scott specializes in welding, fabricating, mechanical, and one-off custom builds, and powder coating. He's also the creator of the popular YouTube channel "Flippin Customized." Send us a text

Stephanie Ferguson is a compassionate registered nurse and a current graduate student in the University of New Hampshire's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. She is also a skilled brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who empowers women through instruction at Nostos MMA and advocates for integrating mental health support within the martial arts community. Stephanie's mission is to uplift women through increased access to self-defense training, fitness, and mental wellness. By b...

Zach McDougall is a tattoo artist at one of Maine’s premier tattoo shops, Venom Ink, located in Southern Maine. He has deep roots in Maine, growing up in Central Maine, and specializes in both black and grey realism and a muted color palette neo-traditional style. Zach also specializes in having a good time, with an emphasis on creating a positive experience for his clients to carry with them forever alongside their top-tier tattoos. If you’re used to getting tattooed in silence and trying...

Married for 25 years, Troy is a proud father of a 22-year-old son and a 20-year-old daughter. He has dedicated the past 26 years to shaping future tradesmen and women as a Building Trades instructor at the Sanford Regional Technical Center, bringing with him 36 years of experience in the construction industry. Troy’s passion for education and his commitment to his students have earned him two nominations for the Sanford School Department’s Teacher of the Year and the honor of being named SRT...

Chace "Frommie" Fromwiller tragically lost his life to a terminal brain cancer called DIPG, demonstrating remarkable bravery and resilience throughout his 21-month battle. In his honor, Frommies Fight Foundation was established to provide support to families affected by pediatric brain cancer. The 207 Collective, available on major listening platforms and recorded in Alfred, Maine Send us a text

Kristi is the founder of the Strengthen Your Mind & Body hiking group, which she created to help people get out into the woods safely and confidently. Her mission is rooted in a simple truth: nature heals. Whether it's fresh air in your lungs, sunlight on your face, meeting new people, or discovering breathtaking places, time spent outdoors can transform lives. Backed by science, it's well-known that being in nature can lower blood pressure, boost mental health, and challenge the lungs, ...

Beau Lambert is a born-and-raised Maine kid whose love of bikes and skateboards, plus a desire to be a teacher, landed him in the non-profit world. He started Team Grimace right out of college as a way to provide opportunities for local kids who wanted to ride and race mountain bikes. His crew grew into teachers, fishermen, farmers, and rad dads, plus there's an Olympian in the mix. In the early 2000s, the family behind what eventually became Rye Airfield found him, and that turned into a two...

Matt Rosenberg has been the Nubble Lighthouse keeper for the last 14 years, as well as teaching English and media classes at York High School and running a drone photography business. He lives in Wells with his wife and two college aged children. In his free time, he likes trying to catch big fish, going to concerts, and skiing as many days as he can. The 207 Collective is available on all major listening platforms. And please gives us a like and follow on all social ...

Al is a 24-year Navy veteran and currently serves as the Director of Community Outreach for Non-Standard Veterans. Having spent most of his career as an enlisted submariner, he is well-versed in managing pressure. In the latter part of his career, he served as a Mustang Officer, embracing the motto “Sursum ab Ordine” (anything but ordinary). Following his own struggles with mental health, Al became dedicated to achieving post-traumatic growth. He adopted Non-Standard therapies, including Jiu ...