Vermont is home to a vast variety of musicians, bands, creatives and artists with stories to tell — and it's not just Seven Days doing the reporting. Increasingly, podcasters have taken on the job of immortalizing the local scene and sharing its music, each with their own shtick or signature that makes them stand out. Some welcome touring guests who are just passing through, while others keep interviews focused on home-grown talent. But they all share one thing: their love of Vermont and music. Check out these six Vermont music podcasts. 'Vermont Talks' After a brief hiatus, "Vermont Talks" is back and celebrated its five-year anniversary on Halloween. Originally founded on the rejection of "quick entertainment," according to host Becca Hammond, the show focuses on community outreach. "I just want to get to know my neighbors by interviewing everybody who is doing a cool project," Hammond said. While Hammond interviews various creative folks, as a musician herself, she's partial to the local music scene. Guests have included Big Heavy World cofounder James Lockridge, producer and tour manager James Cross, and old-school hardcore band Old North End. Hammond aims to put guests at ease by interviewing them wherever they feel most comfortable, she said. Audio quality also matters to her, so she travels around the state to chat in person, avoiding the dreaded Zoom interview. She prefers to let her guests do most of the talking, so depending on how chatty they are, episodes can range from 30 to 90 minutes. Hammond enjoys listening to others talk about their passions and connecting organically in conversation. "We get into a lot of social issues, because artists usually have something that they stand for and believe in strongly," she said. "I want to give any Vermonter with a project, business or a message a platform to express whatever they have to share." Find "Vermont Talks" on all podcast platforms. 'Rocket Shop Radio Hour' Created by Burlington's volunteer-run nonprofit Big Heavy World, "Rocket Shop Radio Hour" is a weekly show that first aired on 105.9 FM the Radiator in 2007 and added a podcast in 2015. The show features music and interviews with Vermont-based musicians who have at least four original songs, but beyond that, there are no rules. Every genre is welcome. Between interview segments, acts play their music on the air and share the stories behind their songs and careers. The…