Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion
Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion was a weekly podcast that pulled together the talents of Bainbridge Island with the intent to educate, amuse, and connect islanders during the trying period of isolation brought about by the Covid-19. It was a collaboration between BPA, Bainbridge Prepares, and Bainbridge Community Broadcasting, and initially aired on the latter’s podcast feed “What’s Up Bainbridge?” from May 5th to June 23rd, 2020.
In our pilot episode, “Turning the Dial,” hosted by John Ellis, listen to Dr. Bhama Roget dispensing terrible advice, see what happens when eligible bachelor Mr. Insley visits the ladies of Bunchington Park, enjoy a song from Alex Fermanis, and hear safety tips from Bainbridge Prepares.
In the second episode, “Tales from the Coop,” hosted by Bridget Young, Liz Ellis reflects on the power of radio with Guy Sidora, and the two share memorable witticisms and lore from Frank Buxton. A private investigator finds herself in hot water with one dangerously hot stranger, we’re treated to a song from Baywitch, and we learn tips and receive community updates, as provided by our friends at Bainbridge Prepares."
Episode three, “It’s All Relative(s),” features music by Noah Byrd, excerpts from the upcoming Covid Monologues, conversations with island youngsters, and musings from Dan Rosenberg, as well as crucial missives from Bainbridge Prepares.
The fourth episode, “Fowl-Weather Friends,” is hosted by Dominique Cantwell and features bird pond comedy by Wendy Wallace, mis-heard Shakespeare, and selections from West Side Story, written by Leonard Bernstein and performed by our own Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra.
Illustration by John Ellis
In Episode 5 of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “The Lonely Guru,” features a poem from host Mike Lisagor, an original song about an intrepid isolator, the second installment in our “Are We There Yet” series, and music by Erica Cooper. It is available in the “What’s Up Bainbridge” feed from BCB.
The sixth episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “Cultivating Stillness,” features musings on quarantine cooking from host Diane Walker, second installments of “In The Drawing Room” and “Bad Advice with Dr. Bhama”, and music by The Hoot Hoots.
The seventh episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “Through The Grey,” hosted by Madelaine Figueroa and featuring comedy by Dan Rosenberg, the conclusion to the mystery of B.I. P.I., and music by Lucy Bishop.
The eighth episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “The Next First Step,” hosted by Pete Benson and featuring public radio for animals, improvised Macbeth, and music by St. Paul de Vence.