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Topics Under The Stairs

Topics under the stairs is a show hosted by Jon Stairs and brought to you by Revival Motoring! This show will cover anything from ghosts to plants and of course automotive content. It allows everyone on the revival motoring network to talk about random topics that we want to cover. Things may get weird!
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Episodes

Ep.061 Cassie Torres

In this week's episode, Cassie Torres, one of the first guests on the show, joins us once again! We discuss how things are going at her studio, Open Doors Yoga Studio - Canton. She also tells us about her exciting upcoming Yoga retreat in Italy. After hearing about that, we all discuss some of our favorite travel destinations and ones that we want to hit soon, along with listener submissions. You can find Cassie here: @Castle89 // @opendoorsyogastudio

Jan 17, 20221 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Ep.060 Cory Scothon

We sit down with Cory Scothon, photographer and train enthusiast, in this episode. We learn all about what train lines are in New England and which of them Cory has chased down for the perfect photo op. Besides photographing real trains, Cory has a HO Scale (1:87) model replica of some of the Providence and Worcester railroad in his basement. He explains the different types of model trains, how they work, and what goes into curating or building your layout. He also tells us what you do with it w...

Jan 10, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Ep.059 Tobias Aldrich

In the final recorded episode of 2021, we sit down with a friend and returning guest Tobias Aldrich. We discuss goals on some of our project cars for the new year, and Tobias gives us the run-down on what his end-of-season lawn care routine looked like. We also take some listener submissions and commentary. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Jan 03, 20222 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Ep.058 Old Man Christmas

So Christmas has come and gone, and while Jon was busy digging coal-19 out of his stocking Ryan grabbed the reigns and crashed the topics sleigh right into father Xmas himself, our resident Yuletide expert old man Tom. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Dec 27, 20212 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Ep.057 Trespassion

This week we sat down with John - AKA Trespassion. John is a photographer and explorer. He tells us about some of his favorite spots and memories throughout the US. Frequently, the best places are places you are not supposed to be, and he explains how that adrenaline rush makes it all worth it and what the payoff can be. This can also lead to significant legal problems, and he graciously fills us in on that. Besides the US, Trespassion has visited maybe the most sought after abandoned place, the...

Dec 20, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Ep.056 Anthony Delbonis

In this episode, we sit down with a friend and return guest Anthony Delbonis. We talk about our favorite Christmas traditions and play a holiday game. We also hit the news and chat about hot dogs. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Dec 06, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Ep.055 Ryan steers the boat!

This week Jon is away, and Ryan steers the ship with some special guests in tow! https://revivalmotoring.com/

Nov 29, 20212 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Ep.054 Escuela Grind

In this week's episode, we sit down with Escuela Grind! Katerina, Jess, and Krissy tell us all about their recent US tour. We discuss some of the last performances before the 2020 shutdowns, and what they were able to work on in that downtime. We hear about their upcoming EP ‘ddeeaatthhmmeettaall’ (followups to ppoowweerrvviioolleennccee and ggrriinnddccoorree) and a few hints about what to expect from their newly recorded full length to be released next fall. Cassie Torres also joins Ryan and J...

Nov 22, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Ep.053 Roxanne Jasparro

Close your eyes and let me know when you see a shape …Does this resonate with you? We wanted to tap into the world of witchcraft, natural energy, and communicating with spirits. This led us to Roxanne Jasparro, better known as Bewitched of Scituate. Roxanne is a Witch, Psychic Medium, Reiki Master Teacher, and more. We do our best to touch on all of this in this exciting episode. You can find Roxanne @bewitchedofscituate and bewitchedofscituate.com...

Nov 15, 20211 hr 56 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Ep.052 Kenny Semcken

In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Semcken of Second Wind Brewing. Kenny tells us how he meet his partners, and how Second Wind Brewing was born. We discuss some of their latest projects and events they are a part of, as well as some exciting plans for expansion that are in the works! https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Nov 08, 20212 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Ep.051 Mike Dunphy

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Dunphy, AKA Early Adopted. We talk about the album Tarred and Feathered he released last year on Strange Famous records. He tells us all about his times touring, and his new project O’Dakoda. In addition to music, Mike is a writer for the true-crime podcast Invisible Choir. He explains his process of researching the cases and tells us what is different about Invisible Choir compared to other true crime shows. You can find Mike, and more information about al...

Nov 01, 20212 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Ep.050 Moritz Schmid

In this episode, our friend Moritz joins us again to chat about some well-known spooky New England spots, our favorite Halloween movies, and lots more. Moritz also brought a new game to the table, and we talked about his experiences scuba diving. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Oct 25, 20212 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Ep.049 Austin and Corey of Soulseekers

In this episode, we sit down with Austin Harley and Corey Marshall of Soulseekers Paranormal N.E. We discuss their passion for exploration, photography and how it led to Paranormal Investigation with the rest of the team at Soulseekers Paranormal. They tell us about some of their previously explored places, some close calls, and memorable stories. We talk about the specialized paranormal investigating equipment they use and even some that the team is building in-house. We also touch on Jon’s fea...

Oct 19, 20212 hrSeason 1Ep. 49

Ep.048 Gary Ouellette

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Gary Ouellette. He tells us about his career as a mason, doing restoration masonry on historical buildings. In addition to this, we talk about what got him into air-cooled VWs and Troy City Bugs. We also learn that he almost became a cake boss after teaching himself how to decorate a cake at midnight. You can follow Gary’s current squareback build here: @crumbbunsspeedshop https://revivalmotoring.com/

Oct 11, 20212 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Ep.047 Matt Penardi

We sit down with Matt Penardi, barber and shop manager at Bostonian Barber Shop, in this episode. Matt tells us about how he jumped on an opportunity, which got him where he is today. He explains that this career is a lifestyle and living and breathing it every day. Matt tells us about the growth of Bostonian Barbershop over the years and their traveling event barber services for concerts and festivals - Idle Hand Collective. You can find Matt on Instagram here: @mattythebarber / @bostonianbarbe...

Oct 04, 20212 hrSeason 1Ep. 47

Ep.046 Jo-Ann P

In this episode, we sit down with our Friend Jo-ann P. She is a Hasbro employee and works closely with many of the engineers and designers who create the toys we grew up with and those currently on the market today. We get an inside look at what a day in the office looks like for a Hasbro employee, Cafeteria Nerf wars and all. She also tells us all about Dungeons and dragons. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Sep 27, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Ep.045 Ryan Lavery-Chris Hogan from Widowmaker

In this episode, we sit down with our friends Ryan Lavery and Chris Hogan from Widowmaker brewing to talk about their fourth anniversary and the associated festivities. They also brought a surprise guest, Kenny from Second wind Brewing! Besides hearing about all of the exciting plans and upcoming releases, we take a deep dive into some different beer styles. We hear about the various techniques Chris and Ryan use and some of the processes behind them. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/...

Sep 20, 20212 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Ep.044 Patrick Swarce

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Patrick Swarce. He tells us all about his career as a Bathfitter installer. We discuss what is different about their product and how it can adapt to any bathroom. We also hear stories about some of his most memorable installs, some good, and some not-so-good. After work, it's time for beer talk, and Patrick is just the guy for that as well. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Sep 13, 20212 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Ep.043 Jesse Lambert of Indepic Films

In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Lambert of Indepic Films. We hear about how documenting live music during his time in art school led him into a career in film. Jesse tells us about some product shots and what some of his favorite types of shots are. We also hear all about his drone and auto rig. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Sep 06, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Ep 42.0 Annoynums Medical Marijuana Caregiver

In this episode, we sat down with an Anonymous Medical Marijuana Caregiver who was gracious enough to give us a candid look into his day-to-day operations. He explains how his business has grown over the years and his skills and strategies to keep it all manageable. Ever-evolving state laws have changed the game, and he’s evolved with them. We also get a small glimpse into some of the darker sides. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Aug 30, 20211 hr 21 min

Ep.041 Bruce Deslauriers

We sit down with Bruce Deslauriers, owner and tattooer at Fall River Tattoo Company, in this episode. We hear about what got him into tattooing and the journey to open his own shop. We also discuss some of the stories and characters he met along the way. Bruce also tells us a bit about what got him into air-cooled VWs and what it was like building his first. You can find Bruce on IG @followmrbruce or his shop @fallrivertattooco. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Aug 23, 20212 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Ep.040 Maria Lawton

In this episode, we sit down with Maria Lawton, Author of “Azorean Cooking: My Family Table to Yours,” and host of the PBS/Create show “Maria’s Portuguese Table.” Maria and her husband Bob tell us all about her journey seeking out her favorite family recipes. She went back to visit her family in the Azores to learn and document her favorite dishes, for what was initially intended to be a cookbook to share with family. After many friends saw what she had created, she began receiving inquires from...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Ep.039 Jake Rojas Part Two

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Jake Rojas of Tallulah’s Taqueria. We hear some exciting updates about a new location and the next phases of his business. We discuss some of our favorite herbs and spices, and even how to properly dress a tomato sandwich fresh from the garden. We also recap our adventures last week in Vermont. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Aug 09, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Ep.038 Bill Smith

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Smith of Smith Property Services. We talk about how he and his father got into the street sweeping property maintenance business. We discuss the equipment, how they kept up with the quick growth of the company, and some of the strangest things they find in parking lots. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Jul 26, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Ep.037 Vermont with Anthony Delbonis

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Anthony Delbonis and talk about all of our favorite places in Vermont. We also talk about some listener submissions and get a surprise phone call from Jon’s Mom. https://revivalmotoring.com/

Jul 20, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Ep.036 Jess Rich

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Jess Rich. Jess began managing the social media marketing for her family's business, which has led her to create video shorts that have totally changed the dynamic of the store's marketing. https://www.instagram.com/whitegirlwastedfilms/ Check us out: https://www.revivalmotoring.com/

Jul 12, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ep.035 Danny and Grayson

In this episode, we sit down with Danny Infante and Grayson Connor, hosts of the Kickflips and Kickstands podcast. We talk about the bridges between skateboarding and chopper culture, and how music is a major part of bringing it all together. We also get some background on Danny and Grayson and hear both of their stories about major relocations. You can find more info @kickflipsandkickstandspodcast stream it wherever you listen to podcasts!

Jul 05, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Ep.033 Ryan Lavery

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Lavery, owner, and brewer, at Widowmaker Brewing in Braintree, MA. We hear how it all started with a homebrew operation in Ryan’s basement and where it has taken him today. We talk trends, distribution, flagship brews, and hear about their new beer garden in Quincy, MA. You can find out more about Widowmaker Brewing at www.widowmakerbrewing.com or on Instagram @widowmakerbrew

Jun 28, 20212 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep.033 Josh Drawdy

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Drawdy. Josh grew up in the fire suppression industry in South Carolina. We hear about his lifelong journey in the business and where he is with it today. We also talk about what it's like to move North from South Carolina and when it's appropriate to dial up the southern charm. We also go through the weekly breaking news, what we are into. Check us out: https://www.revivalmotoring.com/ Visit our sponsor https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/ Use Code: REVIVAL ...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep.032 Jason Allard

In this episode, we sit down with Filmmaker Jason Allard. Jason eats, sleeps, and breathes video, coming home from his film day job, and jumping right into the latest episode of his documentary series ‘Abandoned from Above,’ covering the history of abandoned places in New England. We hear about what sparked Jason’s interest in abandoned places, how his process and work have evolved, and what he plans next. You can find Jason’s series on his YouTube channel: Jason Allard Instagram: @uncomsense...

Jun 14, 20212 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 32
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