Guests on Absolutely Auburn’s inaugural episode July 21 were, from left, Assistant City Manager Brian Wood and City Manager Phil Crowell, who display their “golden microphone” gifts for appearing on the podcast. Submitted photo

The city of Auburn’s Communications Department launched a new podcast, “Absolutely Auburn! on July 21.

Hosted by Downtown Coordinator Jennifer Boenig and produced by Communications Assistant Abby Borron, the podcast aims to give residents the opportunity to hear from city staff and officials in an in-depth and informative way, according to a news release from Liz Allen, director of communications.

For the inaugural episode, Boenig chatted with City Manager Phil Crowell and Assistant City Manager Brian Wood on subjects like why the city is starting a podcast, what the day-to-day of their jobs looks like, and how residents can get involved in local government.

Listeners can find the podcast at absolutelyauburn.buzzsprout.com, as well as auburnmaine.gov and goauburn.me, or on apps like Spotify or Amazon Music.

The city plans to release a new episode every two weeks.

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