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Veteran broadcaster Charlie Papillo retired from radio in December of 2018 after co-hosting a popular morning show. In 2019 he ventured into a new field for him, hosting a video series called Travels With Charlie; Vermont Politics in Real Life. Now he’s bringing that concept onto the radio. Charlie will have guests on to discuss their opinions on the days hottest issues, and allow you to join in as well. Fun, irreverent, and politically incorrect, buckle up for a fast paced hour with Charlie.

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February 2nd, 2026 - Charlie with Lisa DeNatale of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association, plus Award-Winning Motorcycle Builder and Rocker Tommy Graves

2026/02/02

Charlie welcomes in Lisa DeNatale, President of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association, to talk about the Italian Community in Vermont, travelling to Italy, and, of course, Italian food. Then, Rocker Tommy Graves, who created the winning chopper in the Metric Revolution Motorcycle Build Off, brings his electric guitar into the studio to play some riffs and talk about the Vermont Guitarworks Hospital.

January 12, 2026 -- Travels with Charlie talks about Getting in Shape in the New Year!

2026/01/12

Charlie talks first with Parks Director Glen Cuttita and Rec Center Director Nicole Conley, with Colchester Parks and Recreation, on getting in shape this time of year, and New Years Resolutions. and Jeff Weld from Casella with the Sustainability Spotlight, on career opportunities at Casella. Then callers talk about how their New Years Resolutions are going.

December 15 ,2025 - Cold Weather Show! Charlie talks about keeping your house warm, and travelling to Antarctica

2025/12/15

Charlie Pappillo wraps the 2026 year with the Cold Weather Show. Charlie talks first with Matthew Smith, of Efficiency Vermont, on energy saving ideas to help heat your home in the winter... then he talks with Lee Kittell, WDEV's host of the Morning News Service, about the recent RadioVermont MilneTravel AtlasCruises voyage to Antarctica.

December 1, 2025 - Charlie talks with the owner of a Barre bakery, and an Italian restaurant in Chittenden County

2025/12/01

Host Charlie Pappillo welcomes in Jim Haas, of the Rise Up Bakery in Barre -- online at Riseupbakeryvt.com and Sam Palmisano of Pulcinella's Italian restaurant in South Burlington and author of THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS -- online at pulcinellas.us, talking about Italian food and Operation Firecuffs, to benefit Vermont Childrens Hospital One lucky listener won a 100 dollar gift certificate to Pulcinella's.

Travels With Charlie - November 17th, 2025

2025/11/17

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 11/17/2025.

November 3, 2025 Travels with Charlie talks about Drug Addiction, Maxi's Restaurant Anniversary, an upcoming series that will lead to a Battle of the Bands

2025/11/03

Charlie opens with Joanne Gillespie, Ambassador Coordinator and Member of the Board of Trustees for The INTO LIGHT Project, talking about the human impact of drug addiction, Tom Bryant, owner of Maxi's Restaurant in Waterbury, getting ready for a 25th Anniversary party this weekend, and Denis O'Brien, organizer of a documentary/reality series featuring local bands, looking for the top three to culminate in a Battle of the Bands!

October 20, 2025 Charlie talks about the Summit gathering location in Colchester

2025/10/20

Charlie welcomes in Cyrus Patten to talk about the Summit, a new nonprofit meeting space opening soon in Colchester, Jeff Weld of Casella with the Casella Sustainability Spotlight and Kerry Lyons, owner of the new business called 'The Break Room' where you can break stuff in order to let off a little steam.

October 6th, 2025 - Guests include Chief Don Stevens of the Abenaki tribe and Aimee Green with Indigenous Peoples Day Rock Foundation Jeff Weld, with Casella Waste Systems, And Alex Farrell, Vermont Commissioner of Housing and Community Development.

2025/10/06

This episode of Travels with Charlie was published 10/06/2025.

September 22, 2025 Charlie talks to Mark Redmond, with Spectrum Youth and Family Services, and former VT Governor Jim Douglas, talking about free speech on college campuses

2025/09/22

Charlie talks about developments with Spectrum Youth and Family Services, withg Mark Redmond, and former Governor Jim Douglas talks with Charlie about free speech issues on college campuses, and late night TV shows.

September 8th, 2025 - Charlie talks with former city council president of Burlington Kurt Wright, and a discussion on the 4th annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Rutland.

2025/09/08

Charlie talks with the former city council President of Burlington Kurt Wright, plus sports and political trivia! Also on the agenda is the 4th annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Rutland.

Aug 25, 2025 Charlie Talks about Jenna's Promise, the Casella Sustainability Spotlight, and problem gambling

2025/08/25

Charlie welcomes in Aimee Green, the Executive Director of Jenna's Promise, and Madison Perry, Workforce Development Director, about the Jenna's Coffee Shop in downtown Johnson. Jeff Weld from Casella talks in the Sustainability Spotlight, and Dr. Kelly Klein, of the Vermont Department of Mental Health, talks about problem gambling.

August 11, 2025 Charlie with Marshall Blaise of the Thunderbolts, and Brad Hunt of the Champlain Valley Fair

2025/08/11

Charlie welcomes in Marshall Blaise of the 60's Vermont Rock Bands The Thunderbolts, and Marshall and the Deputies. Also performed on the Ed Sullivan Show. and Brad Hunt of the Champlain Valley Fair, setting up the 10 best days of summer!

July 28, 2025 Charlie on Substance Abuse Addiction Summit, Sustainability Spotlight, and Dragon Boat Festival

2025/07/29

Brad Ferland and Melinda White, co-organizers of the Substance Use Addiction Summit, Jeff Weld of Casella Waste Management with the Sustainability Spotlight, and Vicky Drew on the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival

Travels With Charlie July 28th 2025

2025/07/28

This Episode of Travels With Charlie Aired 07/28/2025

July 14, 2025 Charlie with Josh Reap and JAG

2025/07/14

Charlie Papillo on Travels with Charlie, with Josh Reap of Associated Builders and Contractors on efforts to get more Vermonters involved in careers in construction. Then Charlie chats with former colleague radio guy turned podcast producer and consultant JAG.