Homework Hour

On this episode of Homework Hour, Akash & Nate reconvene about their lives and what has been going on with them in the last month. They talk about the mayhem that is March madness, touch on Nate's pursuit of app development and even discuss how they believe they can improve every Chipotle customer's experience. All this and much more so stay tuned and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

On this episode of Homework Hour, Akash & Nate sit down with local comedian, entrepreneur, and trivia host Phil Farda. They talked about Phil's experience in the world of comedy: His favorite memories, what he has done to improve, what his first steps were, etc. Also, he gives insight into the origin of Comedy CNY. The interview with Phil was hilarious and you will definitely enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

In this episode of Homework Hour, Akash and Nate rewind the clock and recap all of the past Homework Hour episodes and guests. It's the Homework Hour way to bring in the New Year. Also, Mike Welch guests on the show to host "A Trivia Thing" for Akash and Nate - it pretty much just turns into Adam Sandler and Michael Scott trivia. Thank you all so much for listening over the past year and we hope you enjoy this last episode of 2020! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This is Episode 27. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week Kash and Nate reflect on some of their past Halloween experiences during their college years. Tune in to listen to their funny costume ideas, stories, and their outlook on trick or treating this year. It's the perfect episode to fill the Halloween void that covid might have caused. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week, James Erb join us on the pod. James was a buddy of mine from college and played on my ultimate frisbee team back at RIT. Since then, he's gotten married, landed a job as a mechanical engineer out in buffalo, and has even pursued his passion for photography and video editing by starting a side business shooting weddings. It was a great interview so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

The boys of Homework Hour interview Nate's strength & conditioning coach from Syracuse University - Matt Mancz. They talked about Matt's strategy to better unify the Syracuse Lacrosse team in 2017, they talked a little ultimate frisbee, they talked about Matt's new focus on better understanding the human body, and lastly they asked him about his quarantine project renovating his van. This interview definitely belongs in the hall of fame of Homework Hour interviews so enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week, Akash and Nate interview their friend from high school Vinny Cavo. Vinny excelled in theater during high school and has since been involved in multiple local productions within Utica. They asked him all about his experiences with that and also do a screen read from one of his favorite movies Rocky. Hope you Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week Akash and Nate interview Tim Preskenis about his podcast, “A Video Game Podcast”. With the help of his brother and close friend, Tim has found an outlet to express his love for video games through reviews, ratings, and the sharing of cool stories while playing these games. Tim was an unreal guy to talk to and the boys had an awesome time picking his brain about his vast knowledge of the video game industry. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week Akash & Nate talk about life while eating homemade spicy ramen. The overwhelming heat of the noodles led them to talk about Akash's life, recipes for success in mobile app dating, and past times they had rooming together. Plus Akash and Nate offer up the opportunity for a lucky listener to come on and receive dating advice. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week, Pete fills in for Akash while he is hiking in some mountains somewhere. Together, Nate and Pete interview Josh Ricci, a local mma fighter who is in the process of knocking on the UFC's door. They talked to him about everything mma and secured their spots as training dummies for Josh's next fight. Also, Nate and Pete address polls that Pete put out over the week (which includes who would win in a 1v1 basketball game). Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week, Akash and Nate re-visit quarantine challenges and Nate sits down with Colin Hubble, the owner of the famous Green Onion Pub, in order to give listeners more background on the bar that the Homework Hour team cherishes so much. It was awesome hearing from Colin and we hope that you enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash and Nate sit down with Francesca Rescigno about her new podcast titled “Riveting Rosies” and much more. “Riveting Rosies” is about interviewing female business owners in order to empower other women who aspire to do the same. Also, Fran accepts our invitation to partake in out Harry Potter Trivia Battle. Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week Akash and Nate interview their good friend Austin Abel. Austin recently made a big move down to Charlotte, North Carolina to take his music career to the next level. They ask him about life, touch on what made him take the risk of moving to a new city and his current pursuit of making music. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week Akash and Nate interview entrepreneurial extraordinaire Ryan Miller. Whether it's his podcast or his work with the Thincubator, everything he does is designed to build the culture of Utica, by aiding people to develop their small businesses. Be sure to check out the various different websites Ryan has put together using the links we have shared. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

This week the guys talk a little football, discuss an electric addition to Akash's new apartment (can be found at Bed Bath & Beyond), and interview Nate about his experience so far in the Major League Lacrosse bubble. Be sure to tune in to support Nate and the Boston Cannons on ESPN+ this upcoming week as they pave their way to an MLL championship. Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash and Nate discuss their rebranding effort and announce their newest addition to the Homework Hour team: Peter Ryan. Pete was a guest on Homework Hour week 4 and has rejoined them for good as their social media extraordinaire. Akash and Nate answer polls that Pete released during the week and much more. Hope you tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash and Nate breakdown the requirements for preparing for the upcoming July 4th weekend. They also bring on their good friend André Short, who used to teach at their high school. Currently, he's a teacher at Frankfurt Schuyler and is up to a ton of awesome stuff. We talk to him about his days as a class clown, the education system, his experience entertaining on a microphone, and about the value of connecting with people. It was a great interview and we hope that you enjoy it! Also, be sure to check out his podcast Some Things Considered on Soundcloud or Youtube! https://soundcloud.com/stcrdo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8pPMTMBP7Nmz-E6dE_fCaA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash and Nate review The VelociPastor and bounce some ideas around for their next screen read. Luke Kosuda also joins them to talk about traveling the world and how those experiences have impacted his life for the better. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash and Nate review Chesapeake Shores and answer your Homework Questions. Don't forget to DM with more questions! They also sit down with Kevin Reisman. Kevin is a 3-time national champion at Limestone College, an assistant coach for the University of Tampa, and currently plays on the Boston Cannons. Nate and Kash talk with him about his remarkable lacrosse career and all things faceoffs. This interview hereby declares this podcast a safe space for all faceoff guys. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash and Nate operate a lemonade stand in hopes to gather as much money as possible to donate to Campaign Zero - an organization that aims to make the long-overdue changes, at all levels of government, to end systemic racism and police brutality. Not only will all funds from the stand be donated to Campaign Zero but Akash and Nate are also giving listeners the opportunity to make their own donations by venmoing @Homework-Hour. Akash and Nate will do their best to match the donations and send them to Campaign Zero a week from this episode's release. If you would like to learn more about Campaign Zero, hit the link below to visit their website. Also go subscribe to our new friend Santino's Youtube channel. His username is SavageSantino Campaign Zero website: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#campaign Our Venmo: @Homework-Hour Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash and Nate dig into fun ways to help you enjoy your summer in quarantine. With a little cooperation from your neighbors, quarantined summer can be the best time of your life. They also discuss the difficulty of eating a hot pocket and reveal their ideas for the superhero challenge. Their guest this week, Sarah Perkes, is a good friend of Nate's that went to Syracuse University as a broadcasting/journalism major. After graduating, she took a successful bet on herself landing a job in LA, then later moving to New York City to climb the ladder in the company she currently works for. Sarah has had an exciting start to her talent booking career and you will definitely hear why. Akash and Nate also utilize Sarah's screen reading skills to help perform a short story that they wrote called “The Quest for the Golden Meatball” Hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash and Nate talk about the effect drinking has on their aging bodies, Sheryl Crow is mentioned once again sending them dreaming of a future Sheryl Crow guest appearance, and Akash's random fact raises the question, “How many ticks can fit on a moose?” Akash and Nate are also joined by their friends Mackenzie Flihan and Eric Armitage to talk about their new song titled “Monsters”. Enjoy the show! "Monsters" by Eric Armitage (ft. Mackenzie Flihan) - https://open.spotify.com/track/1cNWsfvYJiOtd7kq8gwyse?si=ZyGFCOWSR5G0vrHg_SszuQ Follow Eric Arimtage on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dzolrDeHx5i48YEcy66E1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash goes head to head with a 6 pack of Smirnoff Ice and Nate shares the song he wrote for the WKTV music contest. Also, Akash reveals the greatest coincidence in the city of Buffalo. Later on in the episode, Peter Ryan joins the pod to describe staple foods of Utica, New York and lets out a freestyle rap that is guaranteed to engulf your AUX cord into flames. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

Akash & Nate talk about launching their new Facebook page and enter a songwriting contest as a charitable way to give back to the community. Mike Abraham also joins the pod to discuss some of his business ideas and demands justice for the disappearance of Gladys. It's a packed episode so sit back and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

On this week's episode of Homework Hour, Akash & Nate recap last week's quarantine challenge and discuss the logistics of defeating a ninja turtle in hand to hand combat. Max Parker also joins us to talk about all things corona and how NASA saved his and Nate's life. All of that and much more... Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support

After 2 years of contemplation... Nate and Akash have finally created a podcast discussing their need to always procrastinate. In their first episode, they explain the origin of the podcast,  their procrastination efforts during social distancing, and start their weekly quarantine challenge. They also talk to their good friend Dan Vetere about his views on Disney Plus, Harry Potter, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeworkhour/support