New England Weekend

About New England Weekend

WBZ’s Nichole Davis shares the stories people are talking about in your community each weekend. You can also hear the show live on iHeartRadio stations WBZ, WRKO, WTAG, WHYN, WZLX, WBWL, WXKS, and WJMN!

Publisher

WBZ-AM

Category

government · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Oct 2019

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 514 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Natick's Cocotree Kids Supports Local Families, One Underwear Pair at a Time

   Underwear isn't something we talk about that often, but when you don't have it, it can be a major problem! With the price of clothing skyrocketing, 1 in every 3 kids in Massachusetts is clothing insecure, and that number is worse when it comes to underwear access. Cocotree Kids of Natick has grown from a small neighborhood collection to a statewide operation, connecting tens of thousands of kids to clean, hygienic underwear. On this week's show, founder Catherine Maloy tells their story and discusses their efforts to get the community involved to serve 100,000 local kids. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   17 Oct 2026

   Real Repairs or Red Flag? BBB Eastern New England's Tips for Smart Hiring After Storms

   As fall sets in, we New Englanders are bracing for the potential damage to our homes and property that comes with Nor'easters and winter storms. With the rise of scammers and unscrupulous contractors, it's essential to be prepared and do your due diligence before hiring someone to fix up your home. Paula Fleming, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at the BBB of Eastern New England, joins Nichole this week to share valuable advice on how to navigate the hiring process and avoid getting scammed in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   17 Oct 2026

   Black Cats and Halloween Fears: MSPCA-Angell Debunks the Superstitions

   A common practice in the animal rescue world has some people scratching their heads this time of year. Many rescues and shelters hold off adoptions of black cats in October, concerned that they'll be adopted for nefarious purposes or abandoned after Halloween. Is this superstition-based decision really necessary? Mike Keiley, Vice President of the Animal Protection Division at MSPCA-Angell in Jamaica Plain, says absolutely not! He talks with Nichole this week about the misconceptions surrounding black cats, and how you can help them connect these cats with loving forever homes. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Inside a recent episode

Sparkles, Magic, and Family Fun at The Farm at SummitWynds' "Unicorn Experience"

Published 12 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Just head out to Central Massachusetts, go to the Jefferson neighborhood of Holden and swing by the farm at Summit Winds. That's where later on this month, you can enjoy the three -day unicorn experience, and this is not just for kids, this is for everybody. Let's welcome the farm CEO Amy Parker and her daughter Amanda Morse to the show. It's great to have you both. Before we talk unicorns because I am very curious about that, Amy, I want to learn a little bit more about the farm because it sounds like it has a pretty storied history. My parents bought the farm in 1964 and turned it into a horse farm. […]

Who has been a guest on New England Weekend

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sharon Scott-Chandler
• Noli Taylor
• Nate Mackinnon
• Kathryn Potts
• Meghan Block

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

419,108,275

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

68

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