Grounded in Granite is a weekly on-location podcast that highlights the people and places that define life in New Hampshire. Hosted by longtime journalist Jason Schreiber, each episode features in-person conversations that will bring the Granite State’s voices, places, and spirit to life in a new way. From the Seacoast to the Great North Woods, this podcast explores the idea that every person, and every place, has a story to tell. Stay tuned and don't forget to follow Grounded in Granite to join in on this journey across New Hampshire!
Grounded in Granite
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Podcast Overview
Grounded in Granite is a weekly on-location podcast that highlights the people and places that define life in New Hampshire. Hosted by longtime journalist Jason Schreiber, each episode features in-person conversations that will bring the Granite State’s voices, places, and spirit to life in a new way. From the Seacoast to the Great North Woods, this podcast explores the idea that every person, and every place, has a story to tell. Stay tuned and don't forget to follow Grounded in Granite to join in on this journey across New Hampshire!
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11/9/2025
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June 29, 2026
Hidden in the Attic: The Rare Declaration That Inspired NH's American Independence Center
<p>On this episode of Grounded in Granite, host Jason Schreiber visits the American Independence Center in Exeter, N.H., where history comes alive through rare artifacts and hidden stories of America's founding.</p><p>As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, Executive Director Joe Pace shares the story of the center, which was created after an original, perfectly preserved broadside of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence was found hidden in an attic in 1985. That discovery kickstarted a local movement to preserve, study, and celebrate our nation’s founding documents -- revealing that the story of American independence is ongoing, complex, and deeply human.</p><p>The conversation explores the evolution of the American Independence Center and new interactive exhibits that spark civic dialogue and curiosity and participation that may inspire the next generation to own the ongoing American story.</p><p>**Don't forget to subscribe to the Grounded in Granite YouTube channel so you don't miss the next conversation. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart radio and Amazon Music. Be sure to follow Grounded in Granite on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for behind-the-scenes photos and more.</p>
June 22, 2026
Meet the 'Old Man at Lopstick': A Fly Fisherman's Journey to Life in the Slow Lane in Pittsburg, NH
<p>On this episode of Grounded in Granite, host Jason Schreiber travels to Pittsburg, N.H. to sit down with Alan Ard, who is better known as the "Old Man at Lopstick."The northernmost town in New Hampshire's Great North Woods, Pittsburg is a destination for fly fishing, but for Ard, it isn't just a sport; it's a way of life. After spending decades fishing in the Great North Woods, he decided to leave life behind in southern New Hampshire and retire in Pittsburg, where he's embraced North Country living, which he describes as "life in the slow lane.Ard is now the resident fly fishing expert at Lopstick Fly Shop and shares why Pittsburg has become a hot spot for anglers near and far. He also reflects on the minimal changes he's seen in northern New Hampshire and and how life there has shaped his outlook on retirement, community and the outdoors.**Don't forget to subscribe to the Grounded in Granite YouTube channel so you don't miss the next conversation. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart radio and Amazon Music. Be sure to follow Grounded in Granite on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for behind-the-scenes photos and more.</p>
June 15, 2026
Reviving Ruggles Mine: How Prospector Joe Saved a N.H. Landmark and America's Oldest Mica Mine
<p>On this episode of Grounded in Granite, host Jason Schreiber travels to historic Ruggles Mine in Grafton, N.H., to sit down with owner Joe Bodge -- known as Prospector Joe -- who shares the captivating story of his unlikely journey to bring this 200-year-old mica mine back to life as a local attraction.</p><p>Prospector Joe bought Ruggles Mine -- the oldest and largest mica mine in the United States -- on a whim a few years ago after it was closed to the public several years ago. He reopened the mine, located at 286 Underhill Road, and turned it into a breathtaking cultural and natural playground, where visitors leave with more than the minerals they collect ... they leave with memories.</p><p>During their conversation from the entrance to the mine, Prospector Joe explains how his vision for preservation and education is reviving Grafton’s community spirit. From unearthing rare minerals to promoting conservation and wildlife, his work offers a fresh perspective on turning history into a living adventure.</p><p>In many ways, his passion for rockhounding is preserving the past, enriching the present, and inspiring future explorers—right in the heart of New Hampshire.</p><p>For more information on Ruggles Mine, visit www.rugglesmine.net.</p><p>**Don't forget to subscribe to the Grounded in Granite YouTube channel so you don't miss the next conversation. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart radio and Amazon Music. Be sure to follow Grounded in Granite on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for behind-the-scenes photos and more.</p>
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