This hometown story is about John Sorgini, a north shore native, Air Force retiree and distillery scientist. This week's interview is a deep dive into the world of Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye. What is a neutral grain? What makes a whiskey turn bourbon?

John shares his expertise and journey toward creating a grain to glass product. The Chattermark Distillery is located in Charlestown, the oldest neighborhood in Boston. After retiring from the military, John dreamed of creating something that could mark the moments in life that should be remembered.

Chattermark Distillery is open for tours of the distillery and also has a beautiful cocktail bar with a Speakeasy feel. Join us for a tasteful journey about the perfection of distilling with John Sorgini of Chattermark Distillers.

This week's Hometown Media guest and feature on South of Boston is Brenda McCarthy, Chief Advancement Officer at the Arc of the South Shore. Brenda joins Rob Hogan in studio to discuss the 75 years of work and support provided to persons with disabilities, and their families, across the south shore.

Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has helped 100,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, live their best lives and achieve high-quality outcomes.

Programs and services include:

• Adult Family Care
• Autism Supports
• Day Habilitation
• First Early Intervention
• Community Based Day Services
• Personal Care Management Services
• Positive Behavior Supports
• Residential Supports

Their primary service area includes Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, and Weymouth; however, they also have a presence throughout Greater Southeastern Massachusetts.

Boston attorney, south shore resident and author, Christopher Earley joined Hometown Media Stories host, Deb, in studio this week to discuss one man's journey to find healing. Scaling The Wall is Chris's personal memoir, chronicling his trauma and road to finding his mental peace and healthy coping strategies.

In this episode, guest Christopher Earley opens up about his childhood, having an alcoholic parent and how he processed those emotions as a child and later in life, as an adult. As a child, Christopher and his family's life being completely upended due to his father's addiction, became a breeding ground for his anger, tenacity, hyper vigilance and visceral reactions. Taking accountability while also acknowledging the fortune he's had in life are open topics discussed. In this honest interview, you'll get a sneak peak at some of the raw and vulnerable moments in Christopher's life that shaped his life today and molded his memoir, Scaling the Wall: One Man's Journey of Healing Childhood Trauma to Find Fulfillment and Success.