ACK FM in the Morning
Doug Risher the morning Show Host of 97.7 ACK-FM from 6-10am Monday through Saturday, chats with men, women, and youth who make Nantucket the colorful, year-round arts, culture, and business community we love and embrace.
Episodes
308 episodes since 2021
On-Air with Doug - Janet Conner - The Nantucket Open Tennis Tournament
Doug is joined in studio with Janet Conner to discuss the upcoming 2nd Annual Nantucket Open Tennis Tournament taking place at The Nantucket Yacht Club starting on September 13th through the 15th. The t...
August 29, 2024
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4:05
On-Air with Doug - Ty Fly - What Eva
Doug interviews Ty Fleischut, a seasoned musician and longtime employee of Nantucket Dreamland, where he has worked for over a decade. Ty, who also performs with various bands and groups on the island, recently released a n...
August 28, 2024
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5:43
On-Air with Doug - Elizabeth Buccino & Lizbet Carroll Fuller - Artists Association of Nantucket
Doug sits down with Elizabeth Buccino, Education Director, and Lizbet Carroll Fuller, Education Program Manager from the Artists Association of Nantucket.They talk about offering a range of art classes and worksh...
August 27, 2024
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8:19
On-Air with Doug - Anne Kuszpa - Housing Nantucket & Maggie Rose
Anne Kuszpa of Housing Nantucket stops in to talk about an amazing upcoming Maggie Rose benefit concert happening September 5th at the Chicken Box! Join Adam Dread from Quahog Country 89.5 and Anne Kuszpa as they host this ...
August 22, 2024
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5:45
On-Air with Doug - Chuck Holtry & Dr Laura Harris - SDA's 2nd Annual Community Health Fair
Doug gets to chat with Pastor Chuck Holtry from Nantucket's SDA Church and Dr. Laura Harris to discuss the 2nd Annual Community Health Fair taking place on Sunday August 25th at Marine Home Center fro...
August 21, 2024
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5:20
On-Air with Doug - Denese Allen - NISDA
Doug gets to chat with Denese Allen who is one of the Directors of the Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts. Denise tells Doug about all the exciting currently happening over at NISDA out in Wauwinet including an ...
August 21, 2024
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8:01
On-Air with Doug - TJ Grant and Holly Finigan - Screen Free Day
Doug is joined in studio with two friends Kids: Unfiltered host TJ Grant and Nantucket favorite Holly Ruth Finigan. TJ and Holly stop by to talk about a first of its kind event here on Nantucket "Screen Free Day"...
August 13, 2024
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10:44
On-Air with Doug - John McGarr & Becky Becker - Nantucket Shellfish Association
Doug is joined in studio with John McGarr and Becky Becker who are co-chairs of the upcoming Scallopers Ball on Friday October 4th at the Nantucket Yacht Club put on by the Nantucket Shellfish Association...
August 12, 2024
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5:49
On-Air with Doug - Kaye Gregg - The Nantucket Show Antiques - Art - Design
Doug is joined in Studio with Kaye Gregg from the Antiques Council to talk about the Nantucket Show Antiques - Art - Design show that begins on Friday August 9th and runs through Monday August 12th. Kaye tells us all...
August 07, 2024
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7:30
On-Air with Doug - Christine Dean & Helen Lynch - 68th Annual House and Garden Tour
Doug is joined in studio with Christine Dean and Helen Lynch of the Nantucket Garden Club. They stop in to discuss the upcoming 68th Annual House and Garden Tour taking place on Wednesday August 7th from 11am to 4pm. "A Pleasant Summer Stroll" ...
August 05, 2024
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7:09
On-Air with Doug - Jon Zack - Roastd at Airport Gas
Doug is joined in studio with Jon Zack who is the CEO of Roastd here on Nantucket. Join us for an exciting on-air interview as we introduce the new location of Roastd Coffee at Airport Gas! Discover why this move is ...
July 31, 2024
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9:31
On-Air with Doug - Nicci Aguiar - Artist Association of Nantucket
Doug is joined in studio with Nicci Aguiar the gallery manager for the Artist Association of Nantucket is. Nicci stops by to talk about some really cool upcoming events. First, she tells us about a gallery opening called "Bath...
July 31, 2024
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5:50
On-Air with Doug - Jocelyn Wong and Morton the Sea Monster
Doug is joined in studio with Jocelyn Wong the Director of Community Engagement at the Nantucket Historical Association and a special friendly sea monster named Morton. They drop by to discuss the fun history of Mort...
July 31, 2024
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8:11
On-Air with Doug - Bill Santos & Kevin Martin - East Vs. West Fishing Tournament
Doug is joined in studio with Bill Santos and Kevin Martin to discuss the upcoming East VS. West Fishing Tournament that takes place on Saturday August 3rd. This is the 16th year of the tournament as the Anglers...
July 30, 2024
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6:41
On-Air with Doug - Elin Hilderbrand - 27th Annual Boston Pops on Nantucket
Doug is joined in the studio by Nantucket's very own Elin Hilderbrand. Ellen stops by to discuss the highly anticipated 27th Annual Boston Pops on Nantucket. This exciting event is set to take place on Saturday, August 10...
July 22, 2024
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3:46
On-Air with Doug - Jill Roethke and Jim Pignato - Swim Across America
Doug is joined in studio with Jill Roethke and Jim Pignato to discuss Swim Across America which is taking place this Saturday July 27th at Jetties Beach. Jill and Jim tell Doug all about the event that has been going on for the past 12 years ri...
July 22, 2024
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7:46
On-Air with Doug - Anne Kuszpa of Housing Nantucket
Anne Kuszpa of Housing Nantucket stops in to talk about everything they've got going on! She starts off by telling us about the upcoming Maggie Rose benefit concert and auction happening at the Chicken Box on Thursda...
July 17, 2024
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6:34
On-Air with Doug - TJ Grant - Kids-Unfiltered
Doug is joined in studio with TJ Grant who is the creator and host of the new podcast "Kids: Unfiltered" which can be heard Sunday mornings on 97.7 ACK FM at 7am. TJ explains how he came up with the idea for the podcast, what he was doing befor...
July 16, 2024
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8:50
On-Air With Doug - Donick Cary, Denese Allen & Kenneth Shirley - MusACK and NISDA Benefit
Doug is joined in the studio by Denese Allen, director of NISDA, Kenneth Shirley, and writer, produce and filmmaker Donick Cary to discuss an exciting summer collaboration between MusACK and NISDA. The ...
July 16, 2024
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11:20
On-Air with Doug - Atheneum's "Weekend at the Library"
Doug welcomes a distinguished panel from the Atheneum to the studio: Anne Scott, the head librarian; Chrissy Braden Worth, a board of directors member; and Anastasia Tumash, who manages marketing, design, and ...
July 10, 2024
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8:51
On-Air with Doug - Kevin Flynn - Nantucket Comedy Festival 2024
Doug is joined in the studio by Kevin Flynn, a comedian and the executive director of the Nantucket Comedy Festival. Since 2007, this festival has been a staple on Nantucket, and Kevin shares exciting details about this y...
July 10, 2024
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8:04
On-Air With Doug - Jane Bourette - Nantucket Unitarian Universalist - Silent Auction 2024
Doug is joined in studio with Jane Bourette who is a volunteer with the Nantucket Unitarian Universalist Church silent auction committee. Jane tells us all about the church's long and rich Nantucket history and why it's so ...
July 03, 2024
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7:05
On-Air with Doug - Dave and Sandy Schulz NHC - Firecracker 5k
Doug sits down and talks with Dave and Sandy Schulz who are the owners of the Nantucket Health Club. They stop in to tell us about the upcoming Firecracker 5K which is taking place on July 4th at Jetties bea...
June 26, 2024
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7:15
On-Air with Doug - Chuck Allard - Egan Maritime Caldwell Heritage Award
Doug sits down and chats with Chuck Allard of Egan Maritime Institute and the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum to discuss their new Caldwell Heritage Award. Chuck talks about the museum's founder Robert Ca...
June 19, 2024
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5:55
On-Air with Doug - NFF 2024 - Kelly O'Sullivan & Alex Thompson - Ghostlight
Doug interviews directors Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson and they share insights into their latest film, "Ghostlight." The story follows Dan, a despondent middle-aged construction worker grappling with a family...
June 14, 2024
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7:13