Smarter Than Us Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/smarter-than-us Smarter Than Us is a conversational interview podcast where everyday people take center stage. Each episode, hosts Susan and Shannon sit down with real people to talk about life's detours, unexpected turns, and hard-won lessons — with plenty of humor along the way. No experts required. Just real stories from real people. If you have a story, you belong here. ©LTV Podcasting 2026 200350a0-21f7-5214-86cf-7af51c10c504 yes en Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:13 -0400 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:03:09 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/cedO1m_ASozHPZLHBpD_-FKJe-ZFSIwcOLC-jFSPaD0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NWUy/Mzg2MWE5NzFlZTQy/NmVhOWQxNDNiZTMw/ZDhkZi5wbmc.jpg Smarter Than Us episodic Susan and Shannon Smarter Than Us is a conversational interview podcast where everyday people take center stage. Each episode, hosts Susan and Shannon sit down with real people to talk about life's detours, unexpected turns, and hard-won lessons — with plenty of humor along the way. No experts required. Just real stories from real people. If you have a story, you belong here. Smarter Than Us is a conversational interview podcast where everyday people take center stage. self-improvement, friendship Leominster Telecommunications Corp. (LTV) No No Leigh Hardiman is Smarter Than Us 3 3 Leigh Hardiman is Smarter Than Us full e2a1dd6d-ea8e-46a0-8115-a3fb04da294f https://share.transistor.fm/s/83de4864 It started with a bad bottle of fruit wine and turned into a lifelong friendship. This week we sit down with Leigh Hardiman — storyteller, motel kid, Shannon's chosen family, and a passionate leader in nonprofits supporting causes close to her heart. Leigh opens up about the deep bond she shares with her family, the loss of her beloved dad, and the stories — and famous guests — from a childhood spent growing up in a family motel. This one has heart, humor, and a whole lot of love. You're going to love this one.  

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]]> self-improvement, friendship No Bob & Jean Poodiack are Smarter Than Us 2 2 Bob & Jean Poodiack are Smarter Than Us full 2a02c8bb-70ce-4b07-95e0-61927b2c6901 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59c8c0b7 This week's episode features two very special guests: Shannon's parents, Bob and Jean
Poodiack of New Fairfield, Connecticut.

Bob and Jean both grew up in Danbury and met in the late 1950s-Bob was serving in the

Marines, and Jean was working at McCrory's. They married in 1961 and moved into the home

they still live in today.


Now 86 and 90, Jean and Bob are beloved fixtures in their community. Bob was

recently voted the most popular teacher in New Fairfield High School history, where he

taught Social Studies until retirement. Before that, he made a name for himself at Meeting

House Hill School-his science experiments were legendary (and occasionally explosive).

Jean became a competitive runner in her 40's, starting from training with Bob daily, then

beating her age group at races, qualifying for the Boston Marathon which she ran until age

60! Jean also has several careers, as a hairdresser, raising two children as a stay-at-home

mom, and later opening a beauty shop at the local nursing home, where she worked until

retiring.

They’re still active—often spotted walking around town or playing fiercely competitive rounds of golf.


Join Shannon and Susan as they sit down with Bob and Jean to talk about love, longevity, and life in a small town. The episode is out today!

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Poodiack of New Fairfield, Connecticut.

Bob and Jean both grew up in Danbury and met in the late 1950s-Bob was serving in the

Marines, and Jean was working at McCrory's. They married in 1961 and moved into the home

they still live in today.


Now 86 and 90, Jean and Bob are beloved fixtures in their community. Bob was

recently voted the most popular teacher in New Fairfield High School history, where he

taught Social Studies until retirement. Before that, he made a name for himself at Meeting

House Hill School-his science experiments were legendary (and occasionally explosive).

Jean became a competitive runner in her 40's, starting from training with Bob daily, then

beating her age group at races, qualifying for the Boston Marathon which she ran until age

60! Jean also has several careers, as a hairdresser, raising two children as a stay-at-home

mom, and later opening a beauty shop at the local nursing home, where she worked until

retiring.

They’re still active—often spotted walking around town or playing fiercely competitive rounds of golf.


Join Shannon and Susan as they sit down with Bob and Jean to talk about love, longevity, and life in a small town. The episode is out today!

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Poodiack of New Fairfield, Connecticut.

Bob and Jean both grew up in Danbury and met in the late 1950s-Bob was serving in the

Marines, and Jean was working at McCrory's. They married in 1961 and moved into the home

they still live in today.


Now 86 and 90, Jean and Bob are beloved fixtures in their community. Bob was

recently voted the most popular teacher in New Fairfield High School history, where he

taught Social Studies until retirement. Before that, he made a name for himself at Meeting

House Hill School-his science experiments were legendary (and occasionally explosive).

Jean became a competitive runner in her 40's, starting from training with Bob daily, then

beating her age group at races, qualifying for the Boston Marathon which she ran until age

60! Jean also has several careers, as a hairdresser, raising two children as a stay-at-home

mom, and later opening a beauty shop at the local nursing home, where she worked until

retiring.

They’re still active—often spotted walking around town or playing fiercely competitive rounds of golf.


Join Shannon and Susan as they sit down with Bob and Jean to talk about love, longevity, and life in a small town. The episode is out today!

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