The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce hosts what many believe to be the best annaul awards show in the state. There are funny videos, surprises, one-of-a-kind moments, and of course awards.

Two of the people who work to pull it all together are Ric Tyler and Paul Chadwick of Sutherland Weston Marketing Communications in Bangor. They work for months to pull off elaborate videos for the award winners and the community, and Ric also serves as emcee for the event - a role he has held for more than a decade.

Dan and Diana chat with Ric and Paul about everything that goes into the annual awards ceremony - behind the scenes information, some of their own memories, and what you don't see to help pull it all together.

Lawrence Manchester is a Maine native. He grew up in the Windham area, and eventually made his way to New York City. His audio work is so in-demand, he has done regular audio mixing at Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for NBC. He has also done work for film soundtracks, other live television, and with the legendary Roots Crew.

He chats with Dan and Diana about growing up in Maine, giving back, and his incredible resume and skills in the world of audio.

Dan Cashman has hosted The Nite Show with Danny Cashman continuously since 2010. Before that, he hosted the same show from 1997 - 2002 on smaller stations in Bangor and Augusta. Today, the show runs on network affiliates in all of Maine's 3 TV markets.

How, exactly, does a show like this come to fruition in Bangor, Maine? How does it even get started? What were some of the high points? What were some of the moments that made everyone feel like it's a really big deal?

Dan is joined by Luke Bouchard, the show's longtime co-Executive Producer who has also been a part of the TV since 1997 to talk about the show's origins, struggles, successes, and "oh wow" moments.

Diana Picavet hosts this insiders look at The Nite Show!

Bob Perlow is a guy who has one heck of a story to tell. You see, he was a warm-up guy (the guy who helps guide a live studio audience through the twists and turns of television show tapings) for some of the finest programs in the history of television. Newhart; Cheers; Taxi; The Tonight Show; Laverne & Shirley; Night Court -- he's got a heck of a warm-up guy resume, and then some. So how did he get there? What did he see once he was there? He answers all of the questions you might have, some you don't have, and some you wish you had thought of in this insightful episode of The Nite Cast Podcast!

Lee Goldberg has been on TV in Maine since the mid 90s as part of the NewsCenter family. Starting at WLBZ in Bangor and moving on to WCSH in Portland, Goldberg now is seen on both stations as co-anchor of the NewsCenter Morning Report alongside longtime anchor and friend Sharon Rose. Goldberg started in sports before moving on to news, allowing the avid New England sports fan to cover some of his favorite teams' world championships.

He joins The Nite Cast Podcast to talk about his journey through Maine broadcasting, moving from sports to news, and the thrill of being a Maine kid on Maine TV. Also, he plays "Smarter Than Dan," and Dan & Diana answer your e-mails!

The Mainah Man has taken Tik Tok and social media by storm. His videos are funny, well formulated, well thought out, well shot, well edited, and...well...just great. Dan and The Mainah Man - Ethan Levesque - spend time talking comedy, formulating video comedy, the drive to put out a high volume of content either on social media or on television, and what drives them. As it turns out, you'll find that Dan and Ethan live in very different platforms, but have an awful lot in common.

Plus, Ethan plays a round of Diana's favorite game, "Smarter Than Dan." Will Dan finally win? Or will he remain as much of a stooge as Diana believes him to be? PLUS...your e-mails/notes/love letters/comments in this episode of The Nite Cast Podcast!

Marc Summers is a master of entertaining. The man best known for his on-air hosting duties of Nickelodeon's "Double Dare" and the Food Network's "Unwrapped" is now taking on the world of podcasting with Marc Summers Unwraps. He talks with people you know about the backstory you don't know -- the difficulties and challenges it took for them to achieve the success they are seeing today. You can find Marc Summers Unwraps on virtually any podcast platform including Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify and more!

In this episode, Marc talks about his new podcast, his early life watching game shows and dreaming of landing on television, starting out as a magician, his negotiating techniques in middle school, and more. Plus, Smarter Than Dan Trivia is game show themed, Dan & Diana answer your comments, and find out whether or not Diana can figure out how to work a door. Yes, you read that correctly!

Rachel Nichols is a Maine native who has made a name for herself in the world of movies and TV. A graduate of Cony High School, she has appeared on the big screen and the small screen in productions like "Alias," "G.I. Joe," "Continuum," "Star Trek," and so many others.

She visited The Nite Show in person in April of 2022 and makes her first visit to The Nite Cast podcast, talking about everything from life in LA vs. life in Maine; the shift from being a student at Columbia University to being a model and eventually an actress; and getting starstruck on set.

Plus, Rachel plays "Smarter than Dan," we answer your e-mails and notes, and Dan delves into Diana's sleeping struggles.