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The ZIP
The Zon Ian Podcast (ZIP) features two Vermont State legislators, Zon Eastes and Ian Goodnow, as they navigate their first years under the golden dome in Montpelier. They discuss what they've learned, what they're working on, and the wacky antics they get into along the way. BCTV Executive Director Johnny Gifford joins them as producer and co-host, to keep the conversation on track.
Episodes
The ZIPMorris' House
Zon and Ian go to Johnny's house in Putney and meet his cats. The group talk about the coming election, including both their own campaigns as well as some of…
The ZIPZIP's Licks
This episode of the ZIP is coming to you from Nik's Creemees in West Brattleboro. The guys enjoy some ice cream, debrief the recent primary election, talk…
The ZIPZon's Backyard
Live from Guilford Community Park! Following the close of the 2026 Vermont Legislative Session, and the guys' first biennium (along with a couple weeks of…
The ZIPStuffing the Turkey
Live from beneath the golden dome! Johnny takes another visit to Montpelier to meet up with Zon and Ian after a day of legislating. They admire the Statehouse…
The ZIPTunnel Vision
The ZIPpers set up shop in the Harmony Place tunnel! This is their first recording following the legislature's 2026 crossover, so they dive into the state of…
The ZIPRepresenting Real People
In this first episode of the 2026 legislative session, Johnny takes a visit to Montpelier to catch in with Zon and Ian as they wrap up their first month back…
The ZIPEpisode 5: Quarter Zip
The guys take over Brattleboro's community radio station, WVEW! In this mini episode, Zon and Ian talk about day-to-day life at the Statehouse and how it's…
The ZIPEpisode 4: Back At It
After a several month long hiatus, the guys get together again and reflect on everything they've learned after their first year in the Vermont State…
The ZIPEpisode 3: Getting Behind Vermonters
In this third edition of the ZIP (Zon Ian Podcast), the guys zoom out to recent federal legislation and what it could mean for Vermont. To wind down from the…
The ZIPEpisode 2: Zipping up H.454
Zon and Ian talk about what it's like to return to the State House after the session "ends", to wrap up loose ends and pass final bills. They discuss H.454 at…
The ZIPEpisode 1: Inaugural
Zon and Ian discuss their first year in the legislature as it wraps up. They talk about what it's like to walk onto the house floor for the very first time…