Connecticut Unfiltered
Connecticut Unfiltered is a podcast about the people redefining what it means to live, work, and build something meaningful in Connecticut — from entrepreneurs and creators to leaders shaping culture across the state. We talk about why Connecticut is the nation’s pizza capital, why it’s far from a drive-through state, and why this isn’t your grandma’s Connecticut anymore.
If you care about Connecticut lifestyle, local business, entrepreneurship, tourism, food culture, community, and New England living, this show highlights the voices proving Connecticut is a place people are actively choosing — not passing through.
Episodes
13 episodes
Chef Franck Unfiltered
From Michelin-starred kitchens in France to building a career and business in Connecticut, Chef Franck’s story is about far more than food.On this episode of Connecticut Unfiltered, Ellie sits down with Chef Franck — chef, ...
Conor Geary Unfiltered
GameDay Conor Geary joins Connecticut Unfiltered to talk about the unconventional path that turned a love of performing into a career. From managing a Hartford comedy club and trying stand-up, to working in marketing and sponsorship sa...
John Larson Unfiltered
Connecticut politics has rarely looked this uncertain. After nearly three decades in Congress, Congressman John Larson finds himself in the fight of his political career. For the first time in years, he's facing a competitive Democratic ...
Jillian Gilchrest Unfiltered
Can an underdog win one of Connecticut's biggest political races?In this episode of Connecticut Unfiltered, Ellie Doyle sits down with Jillian Gilchrest, Connecticut State Representative and candidate for Connecticut's 1...
Cuee Unfiltered
In this special Pride Month episode, we sit down with Cuee, a Black trans recording artist from Chicago, now living in Connecticut, whose work is rooted in music, joy, storytelling, and impact.This conversation highlights the Black trans...
Brandon McGee Unfiltered
This week on Connecticut Unfiltered, I sit down with Brandon McGee, CEO of the Connecticut Social Equity Counciland former state legislator, for a conversation about opportunity, equity, and creating pathways to success in Connecticut....
Ana Davis Unfiltered
What exactly is Reiki—and why does it make so many people immediately think it's "woo"?In this episode of Connecticut Unfiltered, Ellie sits down with Ana Davis of Lighthouse Reiki Studio to break down what Reiki actually is, how energy ...
Luke Bronin Unfiltered
Luke Bronin recently pulled off one of the biggest surprises in Connecticut politics, defeating longtime Congressman John Larson at the Democratic convention to become the party-endorsed candidate for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District.
Arda Ocal Unfiltered
Most people know Arda Öcal from ESPN, the NHL, or one of the million sports moments he somehow seems to be part of, but this episode goes way beyond sports.We talk about growing up between cultures, building a career in media, internet c...
Sean Crane Unfiltered
We’re sitting down with Sean Crane, National Geographic wildlife photographer and founder of Crane Wildlife Tours, and talking about what it actually feels like to step away from the noise and fully disconnect in a world that never really turns...
Kathleen Roche Unfiltered
Kathleen Roche from Connecticut Bucket List joins me to talk about a big question right now: is the influencer as we know it changing?We get honest about what being an influencer actually looks like in 2026, from social media icks and b...
Anthony Anthony Unfiltered
In the first episode of Connecticut Unfiltered, we talk with Anthony Anthony, former Chief Marketing Officer for the State of Connecticut, about the strategy behind positioning Connecticut as the Pizza Capital of the Nation, what it takes to sh...