Brian & Company - podcast cover

Brian & Company

Brian 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!
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

An American Pope

Archbishop Christopher Coyne from the Archdiocese of Hartford weighs in on the Elected Pope Leo XIV.

May 12, 20258 min

Tariff Deal....Kinda

Jill Schlesinger checks in to discuss the latest on the stock market, but also talks on the semi-tariff deal with China and she gives some advice for College Graduates.

May 12, 20259 min

D.C. Check-In

We wrap up the week the only way we know how.... with David Lightman from McClatchy DC. He discusses the latest President Trump appointee as well as the first American Pope.

May 09, 20258 min

The Farm of the Town

Tim Gannon is the Chairman of the Farm Committee at Parmelee Farms which is a beautiful wedding venue in addition to being a beautiful place to visit.

May 09, 20256 min

High School Athletes

Haddam Killingworth Athletes join Brian at Cafe Laurel to talk about their remarkable Tennis season.

May 09, 20257 min

Running the Town

Killingworth First Selectman Eric Couture joins Brian and Company at Cafe Laurel to talk about the town he serves.

May 09, 20258 min

All Things Killingworth

Jessie D'Amato and Jenn Carroll from Deer Lake Outdoor Center discuss the All Things Killingworth website and a big town picnic upcoming.

May 09, 20259 min

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

Frank Mengert, President, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of CT along with Aaron Britton, living w/ CF to discuss CF Awareness month.

May 08, 202513 min

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Shawnie Butler, VP, Branch 86 of the National Association of Letter Carriers talks about this weekends Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.

May 08, 20258 min

Representing the People

Representative Steve Weir serves the 55th District in the state of Connecticut. He stops by to discuss the budget and more

May 07, 202512 min

Left in The Dark

Andrew Brown from CT Mirror did a piece where it shows that Several CT Bills would limit public access to records through FOIA

May 07, 20257 min

More Strikes Upcoming?

Paul Schott with Hearst CT Media discusses the possible ripple effect of Pratt's Strike and if it will bleed over to Electric Boat.

May 07, 20258 min

On Strike

Dave Sullivan is the Vice President of the IAM Union Eastern Territory. He discusses the Pratt Strike.

May 07, 20257 min

A Packed House!

Senator Stephen Harding talked about the turnout at the Capitol Building yesterday regarding Homeschooling.

May 06, 202511 min

Tech Tuesday

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us for Tech Tuesday to discuss a bunch of things including AI writing your things, Google Booking Flights and more.

May 06, 20259 min

Where Does the Recycling Go?

Brian Slattery of the New Haven Independent did a little digging on where New Haven's recycling really goes.

May 06, 20258 min

CT Business Update

The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro calls in for the CT Business Blend.

May 05, 20257 min

The Bill Belichick Saga Continues

The Great Andy Gresh checks in to discuss the drama surrounding Coach Bill Belichick and he gives us his Celtics vs Knicks prediction

May 05, 20259 min

Some Egregious Abuse

CT Insider Investigator Katherine Revello discusses her latest piece about East Haven getting a 5K FOIC Fine.

May 05, 20257 min

Weekly Check on The Market

Jill Schlesinger calls in to discuss the latest on the Stock Market as well as a better than expected Jobs Report.

May 05, 20258 min

D.C. Wrap Up

David Lightman joins us to discuss Trump's first 100 days back in office and all the drama of DC.

May 02, 20258 min

Daffodil Fest!

This weekend is the Annual Daffodil Festival at Hubbard Park in Meriden CT. The Co-Chair of the Festival Ric Suzio tells us all the happenings.

May 02, 202510 min

When The Moon Hits Your Eye.....

The Pizza Guru Colin Caplan tells us what the New Haven Style Pizza is and how it is superior to everything else.

May 02, 20257 min

Put Away Some Money

Summer Jobs may mean first time workers. Bruce Adams of the Credit Union League of CT discusses some financial advice for the kids starting to work.

May 02, 20259 min

Allergy Season

Dr Phillip Hemmers is the Division Chief of Allergy and Immunology at St Vincent's Medical Center. He discusses the runny noses, the itchy eyes, the sore throats and everything that comes with allergy season.

May 02, 20258 min

President Trump's Favorite News

Christorpher Ruddy is the CEO of Newsmax Media. He discusses his business as well as President Trump's first 100 days back in office.

May 01, 20254 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android