Kaliis Smith
Host and ProducerKaliis Smith is a radio host and producer for NEPM's The Fabulous 413. She was most recently host and producer at The River 93.9/WRSI where she appeared on Mornings with Monte for the Nerdwatch segment and hosted weekday evenings.
A guitarist, she’s in several local bands including Ex-Temper, The Brass, and Soul Magnets, and is the author of “Finger and Thumb.” “Sir Morien,” a children’s book co-written with New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, is due out in 2023. Kaliis is originally from Roxbury, and now lives in Springfield.
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We hear about Childrens' Advocacy Center's awareness event, discover a new book about the Longmeadow boy who would become Johnny Appleseed with local author Melissa Cybulski, discuss idioms and Merriam-Webster developments with Word Nerd, and revisit our trip to the path of totality.
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In honor of National Poetry Month, we hit the road to the Emily Dickinson Museum to talk to folx who help run it. Plus, three local contemporary poets share their way with words.
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It's the day of the solar eclipse, so we talk to Mr. Universe and Word Nerd about some theories and words related to the phenomenon. Plus, we hear from hosts of "Tumble: Science Podcast for Kids" about some fun eclipse facts in their latest episode.
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We check in with the folx of Cancer Connection at their Bed In, drink superhero wines at Tip Top Wine Shop, and have a double Live Music Friday with the StompBox Trio and Lady Moon & the Eclipse.
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We dive into the virtual worlds designed for this weekend's Power of Truths festival with designer Khalif Neville, hear about pushing the boundaries of chamber music at Sunday's Connections Concert, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.
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Caroline Rose joins us before the second night of their residency, Diane and Robert Rollins tell us of the long road to bringing produce and poultry to the region, catch up with weather nut Dave Hayes, and our Word Nerd tells us about retronyms.
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We speak with NPR enthusiast Sen. Jake Oliveira about some of the many issues on his agenda, and we hear about the amalgam of art, history, education, and racial justice that will be the Power of Truths festival.
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We hear about the $2M gift received by CATA, explore laughter in the 413 with the folx from Happier Valley Comedy, and Mr. Universe tells us about a western Massachusetts tie to eclipses though Emily Dickinson.
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Short segment: the Fab 413 team learns about a local movement to encourage the silent "H" in all western Massachusetts towns, cities, and counties...
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We hear about Translate Gender's upcoming resource and art fair, pit the Italian north v.s. the south for the Wine Thunderdome, and host Bella's Bartok for Live Music Friday.