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Quick, smart money saving tips soothing a burned mouth to the best mouse bait and more. All from the The Frugal Yankee. Listen in and comment.

Is it a biological imperative that men need to burn large chunks of meat over an open flame? Perhaps the answer is yes. The Frugal Yankees explore that proposition plus factoids about BBQs and cool tips to be the king of the pit.

Adoption is big business. Adopting can be scary. Adam Pertman, Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute and author of Adoption Nation covers the topic from birth mothers to blended families. We're changing how we look at, and deal with, this emotional family issue.

Brewing beer is personal. Harpoon Brewery founder Rich Doyle shows how a small New England crafts brewery makes a potent potable, and has fun at the same time.

Weddings costs $28k. Invites, limos, cakes, dresses, churches, receptions all add up. You'll need smart and thrifty tips to survive. That's what the Frugal Yankees have. We can't guarantee a happy marriage, but at least we can help you save some money.

Deer invading your backyard? Adaptive & clever, they're tough to stop. Simple steps to help you from the Frugal Yankee.

Sleep habits, sleeping pills, slumber myths and your health are discussed with Dr. Aran Kadar, from the Sleep Lab at Newton Wellesley Hospital.

Humpbacks, finbacks and more make New England whale watching a great family outing. Tony LaCasse from the NE Aquarium pilots the Frugal Yankees to get the maximum enjoyment from a excursion.

Smart tips to lose weight. Most diets don't work, but there is hope. The Frugal Yankees talk with Dr. David Dodson from Newton-Wellesley Hospital and he has smart, savvy ways for your to lose weight and keep it off.

Your car's transmission, cooling system, and brakes require fluids to work properly. Modern cars are more complex than ever, but you can maintain your vehicle. Andy Polin explains.

Container shipping changed global trading. The world got smaller and the economy got bigger. How this happened and why, makes The Box something to open.

Email etiquette, flaming, business communication - the rules have changed. Jodi Smith of Mannersmith.com, offer clarity to the sometimes confused Frugal Yankees. And don't miss Jodi's etiquette guides, "From Clueless to Class Act" Manners for the Modern Man and Manners for the Modern Woman

Can clams, quahogs, & other bivalves fight bio-terrorists or help the environment? A Massachusetts college uses local fishermen's savvy observations with cutting edge technology.

Workplace slacking off, wasting time, underpaid, overworked - the American employee challenges old notions. Salary.com's Rich Cellini exposes all based on a recent survey of 10,000 workers.

Sewing machines, latest patterns, sewers sharing, classes, tips and techniques all at PatternReview.com. So, who knew sewing was becoming a big thing? Listen as the Frugal Yankees converse with the driving force behind , one of the most successful sewing communities on the web.

Money, debt, dating, cooking, sewing, relationships, sex - Melissa Kirsch tackles them all in The Girl's Guide to Absolutely Everything. The Frugal Yankee checks in and finds a fun, informative book.

Consumers, rip-offs, strategies, value, moneysworth, shoddy merchandise: Unscrewed: The Consumer's Guide to Getting What You Paid for by Ron Burley is an essential tool for the modern consumer. Listen in as the Frugal Yankees fight 'churn' and get their money's worth. DOWNLOAD, LISTEN or BUY THE BOOK

Pinching pennies, splurging on luxuries, savvy, frugal, prosperous, educated women consumers have reshaped the American retail environment. Michael Silverstein's book, Treasure Hunt: Inside the Mind of the New Consumer is a revelation.

Online dating is dangerous. Felons, bigamists, two-timers, gold-diggers, liars, cheats and more. Stephany Alexander's web site clearinghouse is a must for women, or men, looking for romance on the web.

Movies, independent films, filmmakers, directors, producer, actors, film-lovers all coalesce at festivals. They want the exposure and movie-goers love to discover new cinema. So how does a film festival come into being? Acclaimed curator Connie White joins the Frugal Yankee. Action! She has the answers.

Vermont dairy farmers, cheddar cheese, buying local means Cabot Creamery Cooperative. New England's own makes some of the best cheese in the world. The Frugal Yankee talks with Roberta MacDonald for an inside scoop.

Untether your child from video games and help them discover unplugged, creative play. Bobbi Conner's new book is Unplugged Play: No Batteries. No Plugs. Pure Fun. Listen as the Frugal Yankees discover the joy of a box.

Summer smells, stinky trash, stainless steel fridges - tips and help from the Frugal Yankee. Short, sweet, fun and handy.

This week: traditional toys go electronic; teenagers incessant talking could mean depression.

Whaling dominated America's history. Hunting leviathans, from humpbacks to sperms, was bloody, profitable and now romanticized. Eric Jay Dolin, author of Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America explains how thousand of ships and tens of thousands of men slaughtered hundreds of thousand whales. LISTEN, DOWNLOAD or BUY THE BOOK

Sorry Cooperstown, baseball began in New England. And great ballparks abound. In Guide to New England Ballparks: From Maine to Fenway to the Cape . . . and Everything in Between Tom Mason tells the Frugal Yankees about the beginning of baseball and some of New England's best parks.

Supermarket prices vary from chain to chain, store to store. Save $1500/year by listening to the Frugal Yankee. Robert Krughoff reports on a recent survey with some startling result and this is just the beginning.

This generation is more entitled and they're still tethered to their parents. Do we have a generation of over entitled brats? The Wall St Journal's Jeffrey Zaslow joins the frugal Yankee to grouse about 'kids these days'.

Internet swapping of goods and services is easy. Craig's List, Angie's List and Ebay have reshaped this economic model. How has it changed? Is it legal? Will the Feds try to tax us? Professor Andrew Winston of University of Texas Austin gives us an overview.

Money, celebrity, class, politics, and green energy. The scandal is there, and this one has some of the most powerful people in the US and it all off Cape Cod. The book is Cape Wind: Money, Celebrity, Class, Politics, and the Battle for Our Energy Future on Nantucket Sound.

Indie filmmakers face unusual challenges. Listen in as a documentary director talks about his latest project - a film on the world infamous Museum of Bad Art.

The General Store, a fixture in American towns, are threatened. How are they coping? Two different people, two similar looks. Check out this Frugal Yankee conversation.

Sam Adams fought oppression, defended liberty and the laws of men. The father of America's revolution, he shaped a country. Mark Puls new book, Samuel Adams: Father of the American Revolution explains why he is important and why we don't know enough about him.

Frugal fashion can be chic and glamorous. Style tips, shopping tricks are just part of this segment. Brenda Starks' inside info makes us all smart shoppers, even the guys.

PR firms, TV stations, biased newscasts, fake journalism. The truth isn't told. Video News Releases, VNRs, are broadcast as real journalism. It's against the rules. What's being done? Listen.

Save money & time by preparing your house for winter. These simple tips & hints will help. A basic primer from the Frugal Yankee will get you started.

Tips & factoids: using ginger, reusing lemons, behavoiral targeting & video downloading. All from the Frugal Yankee where enjoying life and spending less is savvy

New England's landmark stonewalls are disappearing. UCONN Geologist Robert Thorson reports what's happening, why it's happened and what can be done.

Fenway Park isn't cheap. Super fan/author Tim Shea reveals frugal ways to visit the nation's most beloved baseball park. Great tips for family, fan or tourist alike. His book is Fenway!: The Ultimate Fan's Guide, 2009 Edition

1967's Impossible Dream team created the Red Sox nation. Author Bill Nowlin discusses his book The 1967 Impossible Dream Red Sox: Pandemonium on the Field

Sacco & Vanzetti's execution shocked the world. The crime, the trial & the aftermath are explored in Bruce Watson's new book, Sacco and Vanzetti: The Men, the Murders, and the Judgment of Mankind.

"Astroturf" (as in, fake grass.) is a new name for monied interests creating grass roots sounding non-profits. They want to confuse or misdirect issues. Is this legal? How can you tell a real grass roots organization with a well heeled corporate one? The answers are here.

Yankee Magazine's Mel Allen discovered a truth. Coaching baseball has a downside, especially when it came to is son. A personal letter is now a remarkable book. The Frugal Yankees talks it over with the author of A Coach's Letter to His Son.

Aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen? What pain reliever works best? Are doctors skittish when it comes to pain management? Dr. Paul Satwicz from Newton Wellesley Hospital gives us straight talk about pain relief.

The Dangerous Book For Dogs is a paw in mouth satire on dogs. Hilarious, fun & spot on. Rex & Sparky couldn't make it, but co-author Joe Garden chews shoes, sniffs where he shouldn't and plays fetch with the Frugal Yankee.

Pests invade homes every fall. Getting rid of mice is smart. What bait works? Do you need to hire a pest control company? What are mice's habits? All of these and more are discussed by the Frugal Yankee because like a certain cartoon cat, we hate meeses to pieces.

Tips on heating this winter, finding a good checking account, electrical rate scams an more. It's on the Frugal Report for this week.

Bill Littlefield of NPR's ONLY A GAME discusses his new book, his favorite segments and how it all began. Smart, erudite and frugal conversation with the Frugal Yankee. The book is Only a Game

Consumer goods heading higher, veggie goodness going down & more in this weekly report from the Frugal Yankee.

Entrepreneurs struggle with going it alone. Michael Katz' new book takes a humorous and instructive look on how it is done. The title, It Sure Beats Working: 29 Quirky Stories and Practical Business Lessons for The First-Time, Mid-Life, Solo Professional says it all. You can download of the first four chapters. It's free!

Cranberry farms are independent businesses. Challenges abound. How are they coping, what's new and will they survive. The Frugal Yankee talks with Jack Angley from Flax Pond Farms in Carver MA.

South County, Rhode Island is a celebration of small town life in the smallest state. The Frugal Yankee's guest is one of the locals who offers a unique perspective on that particular place. The book is Simply South County.

Retailers love Gift Cards, but shoppers beware. Hidden fees, termination dates and more put us at risk. The Frugal Yankee takes a hard look. Are Gift Cards for you?

Reading is vital, but with video games and more distractions, children's education gets minimized. How can a parent help their child? Listen as the Frugal Yankee gets the answers from children's book author Matthew Gollub.

A TSA checker's inside tips makes airport check-ins a smooth flight. And this is good because, as we all know now, air travel sucks, and that's on a good day. Natalia Ippolito's book is I Might As Well Be Naked: How to Survive Airport Screening With Your Clothes On

Holiday over eating & air travel tips. How to avoid one and take advantage of the other, from the Frugal Yankee. Frugal Report #11

Best facts and factoids for '07 form the Frugal Yankees.

Ferenc Maté's humorous book on rebuilding a 13th-century friary and growing award winning wine.

It's regifting. Is it recycling or being cheap? The Frugal Yankee explores this modern dilemma.

Humans vs. machines. Computers control too much and it makes us vulnerable. Author Don Norman doesn't like it.

Making resolutions? Don't. Listen as the Frugal Yankee has a diffierent idea plus tips.

Center for Media & Democaracy announces their annual 'Falsie' award winners. The Frugal Yankee knows it has nothing to do with lingerie.

Blu-Ray is beating out HD-DVD for dominance in your living room, but is it already too late? Frugal Yankee tech maven Brian O'Connor hits play and reports.

Indie film director John Sayles' latest film HONEYDRIPPER chronicles the birth of rock 'n roll. Listen as the Frugal Yankee interviews him on his 16th film.

Business strategist Barrie Atkin sees positive aspects in football's execution for today's entreperneurs, especially with the New England Patriots. The Frugal Yankee kicks off to her.

No more software, no more hard drive. It's the next net wave. Tech maven & author Nicholas Carr wrote The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google.

Were you bullied? Were you a bully? Is you child being bullied? It's bad for everyone. Dr. Melissa Holt's new report lays bare the real cost. Listen in and find out how to stop it.

Brett Milano's insightful history of Boston's rock scene from the 50s to now. The Frugal Yankee whips out their air guitar ans strums along for the ride.

Film director LQ Jones restored A BOY & HIS DOG starring Jason Robards, Don Johnson. Written by Harlan Ellison the cult classic is enjoying a re-release.

No time to cook? Check out this new company from Maine! Simmering sauces made all naturally. The Frugal Yankees talk with CEO Kurt Shisler.

The Frugal Yankee outlines an inexpensive, frugal, creative, family-oriented, good time for Easter. From ways to save money to fun treasure hunts and cool items for the basket, it's spending less and enjoying more.

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Weird scientific endeavors abound in this science/history/bathroom anthology. The Frugal Yankees get experimental with Alex Boese, author of Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments.

St. Patrick's Day is an excuse for getting drunk, but alcoholic overindulgence means hangovers. Is there a cure? Are there tips? Hair of the dog? Listen as the Frugal Yankees do more than sleep it off.

Rising medical costs are sending thousands of Americans abroad for surgery. Is it safe? Is it worthwhile? A frugal look at medical tourism with the author of Patients Beyond Borders: Everybody's Guide to Affordable, World-Class Medical Tourism.

Sustainable living, carbon footprints, frugal living, locavore food shopping and more all at one Expo coming to Boston on March 28

This week's show: Gatroporn and the Puritans, the flu epidemic of 1918, saving on your property taxes plus some grumpiness and kvetching.

The Puritans created our weirdness when it comes to food and now we have gastroporn. Frederick Kauffman's A SHORT HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN STOMACH explains it. The Frugal Yankees dig in with relish.

This week's show: Young@Heart and Yankee Magazine's Justin Shatwell

Stephen Walker directed YOUNG@HEART. The Frugal Yankees get behind the camera with him in discussing this crowd pleasing documentary about octogenarian rock singers.

This Week's Show - Young@Heart film director Stephen Walker, inside Wikipedia and getting Crankee with a telemarketer and on a credit card rip off.

A close look at the popular web destination. Is it reliable? How does it work? Can you use it to your advantage? The Frugal Yankees go beyond editing.

Tom (The Station Agent) McCarthy, the director, and Richard Jenkins (Six Feet Under) the star, of THE VISITOR discuss the making and meaning of this highly acclaimed indie hit film. Jenkins rediscovers joy from some unusual people. Listen or download the audio. Buy the DVD with link to Amazon.com.

Whether you run the Boston Marathon or not, your body can undergo terrific stress. Physical Therapist Carl Faust explains what happens and how to make it better.

Tight budgets in a bad economy shouldn't mean eliminating your vacation. Listen as Yankee Magazine's Mel Allen explains how you can still have a great time, but the frugal way.

Undiscovered Arbus photos, a seedy Times Sq. circus sideshow and a paranoid empherma dealer merge in Gregory Gibson's true book, Hubert's Freaks: The Rare-Book Dealer, the Times Square Talker, and the Lost Photos of Diane Arbus. Compelling and stranger than fiction.

The economy stinks and your vacation looks like a goner. Think again. The Frugal Yankee has thrifty tips to get away this summer for little money.

Early one morning, a animal cry emanates from the woods behind the house. What is it? Fisher cat? Coyote? The Frugal Yankee starts investigating. The search and what was found.

For May 10, 2008 - Big Screen Boston, Yard Sale Pointers, Bad Art Gallery, Restaurants: Locally Grown & the death of Irish pubs.

Films like THE DEPARTED or MYSTIC RIVER show Boston in a recent light. Yet since the beginning over 250 films have used New England's largest city as a backdrop. Author Paul Sherman explores all of them in BIG SCREEN BOSTON.

Sustainable, locally grown, carbon footprint. All buzz words. Now these ideas are reshaping restaurants and the food you order. Yankee Magazine Food Editor Annie Copps explains.

Buying the lowest priced item is NOT the best idea. How supporting locally made products helps and foreign made products hurts.

Canada Geese versus my Ginger the dog, padded underwear for tushy challenged men and cow flatulence is dangerous to your health.

This week The Soiling of Old Glory, 5 Remodeling Mistakes, A Rediscovered Heritage Trail, and Emily Singer-Comic.

A obscured saga of Boston history is revealed. A robust side to Beacon Hill, illegal activity and a bit of revolutionary behavior, intermingle in this report from Yankee Magazine's Justin Shatwell.

Big Church, French courage, diabetic babies, making fish bigger round out the topics for the Frugal Yankee aduio blog feo June 1, 2008

Craigslist, monster.com, texting. Finding a job sure has changed, but don't get suckered. Merge them with the old ways for a leg up.

This week: sexy voices getting sexier, my 2nd favorite organ, don't eat the furry food and gas prices on hold.

Taking fishing lore and scientific analysis, MacArthur "genius" Grant winner Ted Ames has exploded myths and maybe the collapsed fisheries could come back.

This week's blog: cash saves money, Spam on the rebound, when to buy your heating oil contract and don't wear blue.

Maine's own Kate's Butter is small batched made, the old fashioned way and it tastes it. The Frugal Yankees talk with its creator, Dan Patry. Listen how a small dairy has found it's way into supermarkets, stores and dinner tables.

Topics: bottle vs tap water with the MWRA's Joshua Das plus opposable thumbs & texting, and other tips. Hosted by Garen Daly & Louise Reilly Sacco.

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Topics for this show: frugal summer vacation ideas, tips that don't make sense, the new Harry Potter movie.

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Carnival and fair games aren't necessarily rigged, but they sure are tough. Discover the cheats, and ways to beat them. This isn't the definitive guide, but it's a start. heck, Impress your main squeeze and win that big kewpie doll.

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Save money using Restaurant.com, watch out for burgeoning debit card fees and a personal stroy on how health costs are getting unaffordable, all told with the down home charm of Garen Daly & Louise Reilly Sacoo, the Frugal Yankees.

Cheap has gotten a bad name, bathroom reading gets better & the Feds finally reign in greedy banks - it's all on this issue of THE FRUGAL YANKEE with hosts Garen Daly & Louise Reilly Sacco.

"This splendid, timely history and apologia corrects any misplaced nostalgia for a simpler, thriftier age." - Library Journal

"(Weber)finds structural reasons for our profligacy in growing financial illiteracy, wage stagnation and deregulated financial markets." - Publisher Weekly

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The Frugal Yankee looks at emerging trends and how we can best take advantage of them. 2010 will be challenging for families & business, but understanding what lies ahead can help.

This time of year, many consider running as a way to get in shape and lose weight. The more adventurous decide to enter the Boston Marathon 2010. Carl Faust from Newton-Wellesley Hospital puts it into perspective with a prescription for success and no breakdown on Heartbreak Hill.

Also listen to Carl talking with the Frugal Yankee on AVOIDING RUNNING INJURIES .

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AntiThrifts, or financial services companies, are entities who take your money. The Frugal Yankee explores their greedy ways. Plus how to pick good veggies at the store.

Sadly, legendary singer/songwriter Bill Morrissey, has died. Here is an interview we had with him when his album Come Running was released. Witty, literate and soulful, he talks about his music, his album and three decades of being an artist in New England.
We had history with Bill. Vaya con Dios old friend.

This week's podcast discusses how hardwired humans shop like hunters & gathers of ancient history. Plus a rant on those "Blog Cowards" who diss behind a screen anonymity.

Child Care, aka Baby Sitting, can be expensive, sometimes needlessly so. The Frugal Yankee reports on ways to be smart & fiscally responsible. From vetting the traditional baby sitter to the latest web sites that help, the Frugal Yankee helps.

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Sadly, Carl Beane has died. The Frugal Yankee interviewed him and he was great. We even asked who he slept with to get the Fenway gig. Ever the gentleman, he never revealed who it was. While he was alive, he had one of the best jobs in Boston as P.A. announcer at Fenway Park. Carl Beane tells all. Ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls.....