Nell Yeah!

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Selected interviews and discussions from Annella on WMPG

  1. 1d ago

    Annella chats with Nick Fuller-Googins

    Annella sits down with Maine author Nick Fuller Googins to talk about his new book, The Frequency of Living Things. They chat about the writing process, the music that shaped and inspired the book, illicit roller skating, and Nick’s life as an elementary school teacher in Saco. A wide-ranging conversation about books, music, creativity, and the things that inspire us.

  2. Aug 19

    Annella chats with April Fournier - Aug 2026

    Annella sits down with April Fournier for a fun and personal conversation about her life, her work, and the things she loves. April is a member of the Navajo Nation, a mom of four grown kids and two fur babies, and is wrapping up her second term as an at-large Portland city councilor. She’s also running for the State House this fall. They talk about growing up between Maine and the Southwest, her Navajo heritage, running for office, life as a city councilor, music, karaoke, art, and her love of both spicy Mexican food and seafood.

  3. Jul 10

    Annella chats with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr Killian MacCarthy

    Annella sits down with oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Killian MacCarthy to explore the soundtrack to his life and career. Music is part of every day in the operating room, where every procedure has its own playlist and even patients get to choose what they hear as they drift off to sleep. Along the way, they discuss his journey into surgery, advances in facial surgery and technology, and how music, medicine, and creativity have shaped his life both inside and outside the OR. Broadcast on WMPG.

  4. Jul 10

    Annella chats with Fallout actor, Dave Register

    Annella sits down with Dave Register to talk about this year's Portland Theater Festival, returning this September with three compelling productions that explore family, truth, technology, and the complexities of human connection.They discuss The Monsters by Ngozi Anyanwu, Octet by Dave Malloy, and An Enemy of the People, Henrik Ibsen's enduring classic in Amy Herzog's acclaimed contemporary adaptation. Dave shares what makes this season so timely, how the festival continues to bring bold, thought-provoking theatre to Portland, and why these stories resonate so strongly with audiences today.The conversation also ventures beyond the stage, as Dave reflects on his acting career, balancing life as both an artist and artistic director, and his role in the hit television series Fallout (based on the video game)

  5. Jun 26

    Annella interviews Bug Club ahead of New England tour

    Ahead of their show at SPACE in Portland, Annella Linton catches up with Welsh garage-punk duo The Bug Club. Sam Willmett and Tilly Harris chat about life on the road after relentless touring across the UK and North America, their brilliantly offbeat songwriting, and their new album Every Single Muscle,an 18-track blast of razor-sharp riffs, surreal humour, and songs that rarely stick around for more than two minutes.

  6. Jun 10

    Annella chats with Aaron and Bill from 13 Scotland Rd

    On this episode of The Morning Beat on WMPG, Annella sits down with Bill and Aaron from 13 Scotland Road to talk about their upcoming concert at PHOME on Friday, June 19. The Maine-based group recently returned from a memorable trip to Ireland and Bill and Aaron share stories from their travels, reflect on the connections between heritage, community, and music, and discuss how the experience is shaping the band's future. They also offer a preview of what audiences can expect at their upcoming PHOME performance. Tune in for an engaging conversation about music, travel and storytelling.

  7. Jun 3

    Annella chats with Kathryn Taylor from Genos - 2026-06-03

    Kathryn Taylor, owner of Portland's iconic Geno’s Rock Club and the Downtown Lounge joined Annella on the Morning Beat. Kathryn shared her journey from Maine to San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New York before finding her way back home, as well as the experiences that shaped her as a business owner, music fan, and champion of Portland’s live music scene. Her love of punk and metal was on full display through the songs she selected for the show.  T.S.O.L. / Flowers By The Door Germs /Land Of Treason D.R.I. / You Say I'm Scum Siouxsie And The Banshees / Spellbound Nubs / Little Billy's Burning Clockcleaner / Frogrammer Discharge/Fight Back The Adicts / Viva La Revolution

    Annella chats with Kathryn Taylor from Genos - 2026-06-03

  8. Apr 9

    Annella chats with Melissa Martin on the Morning Beat, WMPG Aril 8th 2026

    Before playlists, before streaming, before “you might also like”… there was the record store, and Melissa Martin was right in the middle of it. In this episode, we chat with Melissa about her days working music retail in Portland through the ’80s and ’90s, when discovering new sounds meant flipping through crates, talking to real humans, and maybe taking a chance on something weird. From local legends to deep cuts, she’s got stories for days and a front-row seat to the scene that helped shape Portland’s musical identity. Expect nostalgia, a few laughs, and maybe a reminder of why digging for music used to feel like magic.

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Selected interviews and discussions from Annella on WMPG

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  • Creator
    WMPG
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © WMPG
  • Show Website
    Nell Yeah!