STRIVECast
Podcasts
The STRIVECast is a new podcast brought to you by the team at STRIVE in South Portland, Maine — bringing you engaging, hilarious, and thoughtful conversation through one interview week by week. Co-Hosted by two young men with Down Syndrome, the STRIVECast aims to change the voices we typically hear on the radio and through podcasts, as well as to provide meaningful dialogues with all sorts of public figures in our world. We are very proud to be both hosted AND edited by people with disabilities! Like what you hear? Shoot us an email at strivecast@pslstrive.org!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Podcasts
Description:
The STRIVECast is a new podcast brought to you by the team at STRIVE in South Portland, Maine — bringing you engaging, hilarious, and thoughtful conversation through one interview week by week. Co-Hosted by two young men with Down Syndrome, the STRIVECast aims to change the voices we typically hear on the radio and through podcasts, as well as to provide meaningful dialogues with all sorts of public figures in our world. We are very proud to be both hosted AND edited by people with disabilities! Like what you hear? Shoot us an email at strivecast@pslstrive.org!
Twitter:
@STRIVE_PSL
Language:
English
Contact:
207-774-6278
Email:
207-774-6278
Episodes
Season 8, Episode 18: Mystery Drink Challenge!
3/4/2026
Today we're switching things up with a mystery drink challenge! 🥤🤔
Our two hosts and our sound/video engineer hit the grocery store to secretly pick out 5 mystery drinks each. Then… we try them on air. The reactions? Absolutely priceless. 😂
Tune in to find out what we picked and who survived the taste test!
Don't forget to like, comment, and leave a review! You might just be our next Listener of the Week!
What game or challenge should we try next? Drop your ideas below! ⤵️
#HappyListening #STRIVECast #PodcastFun
Duration:00:22:33
Season 8, Episode 17: Cracker Challenge!
2/24/2026
It's STRIVECast Wednesday! Today's episode has a little bit of everything! Jeff quizzes the crew on cats, Noel shares insights about all things movies, and the guys try out a fun minute-to-win-it game. Don't forget, we also have two great events coming up in the next few months – STRIVE Rocks and Checking for Charity! Message us here with questions about either events or any topics you want the STRIVECast host to discuss! STRIVECast drops a new episode weekly, tune in so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:21:00
Season 8, Episode 16: Trivia Day!
2/18/2026
It's STRIVECast Wednesday! Today's episode is all about Trivia! Jeff and Noel take turns quizzing the crew on dinosaurs to famous company slogans. Don't forget, we also have two great events coming up in the next few months – STRIVE Rocks and Checking for Charity! Message us here with questions about either events or any topics you want the STRIVECast host to discuss! STRIVECast drops a new episode weekly, tune in so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:15:32
Season 8, Episode 15: Winter Olympics and movies!
2/11/2026
It's STRIVECast Wednesday! On today's episode, we chat about Olympics sports and who would play us in the movie of our lives! We also have two great events coming up in the next few months – STRIVE Rocks and Checking for Charity! Message us here with questions about either events or any topics you want the STRIVECast host to discuss! STRIVECast drops a new episode weekly, tune in so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:23:32
Season 8, Episode 14: Super Bowl Fun!
2/4/2026
It's STRIVECast Wednesday! On today's episode, we talk about who would be in our ideal group chat, what five liquids we'd want to be able to dispense from our fingers and Superbowl favorites like snacks and team! We also have two great events coming up in the next few months – STRIVE Rocks and Checking for Charity! Message us here with questions about either events or any topics you want the STRIVECast host to discuss! STRIVECast drops a new episode weekly, tune in so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:26:53
Season 8, Episode 13: Switch bodies and finish the sentence!
1/28/2026
It's STRIVECast Wednesday! On today's episode, we talk about who we'd want to switch bodies with if we could and we play a fun finish the sentence game! We also have two great events coming up in the next few months – STRIVE Rocks and Checking for Charity! Message us here with questions about either! STRIVECast drops a new episode weekly, tune in so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:28:03
Season 8, Episode 12: Favorite Childhood Toys
1/21/2026
It's STRIVECast Wednesday! On today's episode, we chat relationship advice, our favorite childhood toys, and play a fun game about which cereal celebrities would be! The STRIVECast drops a new episode weekly, tune in so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:33:33
Season 8, Episode 11: Ask STRIVECast fam and silly prompts!
1/14/2026
It's STRIVECast Wednesday! On today's episode, we answer a listener questions about friendship and chat and play a fun game answering some silly prompts! The STRIVECast drops a new episode weekly, tune in so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:26:40
Season 8, Episode 10: Healthy Relationships, Bucket Lists, Sound Effects
1/7/2026
Happy 2026 from the STRIVECast fam! On today's episode, we chat about what makes a healthy relationship and what's on our bucket lists! We also play a fun game where we see who can make the best winter sound effects! Let's make 2026 the best year yet on the STRIVECast! And don't forget to continue to tune in weekly in 2026 so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:27:24
Season 8, Episode 9: Happy New Year's Eve!
12/31/2025
Happy New Year's Eve from the STRIVECast! On today's episode, the guys look back on 2025 and chat about goals and dreams for 2026! Also In this episode, the guys share some updates on what's going on with their band "The Toots". Thanks to everyone who listened in 2025, you made this year so special! Don't forget to continue to tune in weekly in 2026 so you don't miss out on the fun! If you leave us a like, comment, or review, you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE #TheToots
Duration:00:22:46
STRIVECast Season 8, Episode 8: Molly and Lexi from PSL/STRIVE's Mental Health program!
12/17/2025
Happy Listening! On today's episode of the STRIVECast, our hosts interview Molly and Lexi from PSL/STRIVE's Mental Health program! Thanks, Molly and Lexi, for joining us and sharing more about the important work you do! In this episode, the guys also chat boy bands, wrestling gimmicks, and we bring back a special round of STRIVEia to honor STRIVE's 26 anniversary! Tune in weekly so you don't miss out on the fun and leave us a like, comment, or review and you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE #TheToots
Duration:00:26:41
STRIVECast Season 8, Episode 7: STRIVECast debate and STRIVE Anniversary
12/10/2025
The guys are back together after a 2-week break and they are bringing the laughs! First, they give us an update on their new band, "The Toots". Then, the guys try their hand at the first ever STRIVECast debate segment and celebrate STRIVE's 26 anniversary by sharing some favorite memories. Do you have something you'd like the STRIVECast to do, talk about, or a person to interview? Let us know! Happy listening!
Duration:00:30:27
STRIVECast Season 8, Episode 6: A Word Story!
11/19/2025
Welcome back to Season 8 of the STRIVECast! Today our hosts continue the boy band chat and start thinking about what there hit song would be if they were called "The Toots". The guys also build stories one word at a time and share some unique words of wisdom with listeners! Have any ideas for future games we can play on the show? Message us at strivecast@pslstrive.org. And then tune in weekly so you don't miss out on the fun! Remember our online auction is still open! Head to our website to place your bids until Thursday, November 20 at 8:00pm!
Duration:00:24:51
Season 8, Episode 5: Boy Band!
11/5/2025
Welcome back to Season 8 of the STRIVECast! Today our hosts discuss what it would be like if they were in a boy band! Check our Instagram stories later today for a chance to vote on their future boy band name! The guys also play a round of mad libs and answer some fun 'what would they do?' questions. Have any ideas for future games we can play on the show? Message us at strivecast@pslstrive.org. And then tune in weekly so you don't miss out on the fun! Remember – call, email, or write us a review and you could be the next listener of the week! Also, don't forget to vote for STRIVE in the Best of 207 Contest! #happylistening #GoSTRIVE
Duration:00:32:00
Season 8, Episode 4: Mad Libs!!
10/29/2025
Welcome back to Season 8 of the STRIVECast! Today our hosts get warmed up with a round of Mad Libs and then try their hand at the game "Two Truths and Lie"! Tune in to see how it went! The guys also get to know each other with some more Would You Rather questions. Have any ideas for future games we can play on the show? Message us at strivecast@pslstrive.org. And then tune in weekly so you don't miss out on the fun! Remember – call, email, or write us a review and you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #podcast
Duration:00:28:30
Season 8, Episode 3: Ranking Favorite Halloween Candy
10/22/2025
Welcome back to Season 8 of the STRIVECast! Today our hosts get warmed up with a couple would you rather questions and then celebrate spooky season by ranking their favorite Halloween candy! Have any ideas for future games we can play on the show? Message us at strivecast@pslstrive.org. And then tune in weekly so you don’t miss out on the fun! Remember – call, email, or write us a review and you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening
Duration:00:22:02
Season 8, Episode 2: If I were....
10/15/2025
Welcome back to Season 8 of the STRIVECast! Completely led by Jeff, Noel, and Ryan, this season brings a new format with the same hilarity and fun! In episode 2, we play a game called “If I were…” where our hosts answer fun questions about what they would do if they were Executive Director for a day or if they could be any place in Maine. We can’t wait to see what this season brings – tune in weekly so you don’t miss out on the fun. And remember – call, email, or write us a review and you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening
Duration:00:35:09
Season 8, Episode 1: Newly reimagined STRIVECast!
10/1/2025
We’re excited to kick off Season 8 of the STRIVECast! Completely led by Jeff, Noel, and Ryan, this season brings a new format with the same hilarity and fun! In episode 1, we get to know our hosts again and play a rowdy game of would you rather! We can’t wait to see what this season brings – tune in weekly so you don’t miss out on the fun. And remember – call, email, or write us a review and you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening #podcast
Duration:00:30:03
Season 7, Episode 50: We thank our viewers and talk about new season!
9/24/2025
Happy Wednesday! Today we close out season 7 (!!!) of the STRIVECast! Thanks to everyone who’s been with us since the beginning and everyone who has joined along the way! In this episode, Jeff answers a listener question about different jobs and Noel reviews the Portland Observatory and previews STRIVE’s Annual Auction (November 13) If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! And let us know what you want to see in season 8! Happy Listening!!
Duration:00:29:49
STRIVECast Season 7, Episode 49: Pizza Day with the fam!
9/17/2025
Happy Wednesday! It’s pizza day on the STRIVECast – tune in to see what toppings listeners like you voted on and how it turned out! Also in this episode, Jeff answers a listen question about what he’s watching and we play the final round of STRIVEia for the season since our wonderful STRIVEia host will be on assignment next week! If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!
Duration:00:42:32