Big Love in Maine: Nicknames, Skiing, and the Perfect Pour

In this episode, we sit down with John Sorenson, a Maine native whose life story is filled with fascinating twists—from fraternity antics and college nicknames to competitive skiing and a dynamic career in energy consulting. John shares memorable tales of growing up in Camden, Maine, mastering the ‘perfect pour’ at the Guinness Factory, and his ongoing commitment to the University of Maine’s alumni community.

Join us for a lively and candid conversation as we explore John’s adventures, his love for giving unique nicknames, and his deep ties to Maine’s rugged culture. Plus, we put his local knowledge to the test with a fun round of Maine trivia. It’s a lighthearted and engaging episode packed with stories you won’t want to miss.

 

Timestamps:

0:38 - Intro and Welcoming Jon Sorenson
2:00 - Discussing Maine’s Geography and Common Misconceptions
3:45 - Growing Up in Camden, Maine
10:25 - Jon's College Decision
14:20 - Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
16:45 - Jon's Fraternity Visits the Tufts Chapter
20:15 - How Good of a Skier was Jon?
28:05 - Continued Involvement with UMaine
31:09 - Helping the Kids
31:32 - College Nicknames
36:30 - The Origin of Big Love
38:42 - Kids Nicknames
41:00 - Mastering the Perfect Guinness Pour and a Trip to Dublin
45:32 - Maine Trivia Showdown
54:10 - Call to Action to our Listeners - Get Involved!
56:08 - Show Closing

 

Links & Mentions

Boston Executive Club of the University of Maine

Camden, Maine Tourism Guide

Guinness Storehouse Tour (Dublin, Ireland)

Jack Sorenson Fitness (Instagram Account)

University of Maine Alumni Association

 

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