Podcast appearances and mentions of Hudson Valley

Today I'm sharing my article from December 26, 2025, "When Dinner Stops Being Ours: Cuisine, Immigration, and the Quiet Erosion of Belonging." I challenge the idea—pushed by folks like Piers Morgan—that mass immigration is worth it because it spices up "bland" Western food. While new flavors can be great, I argue through personal stories of smoking Southern barbecue in the Hudson Valley and connecting to my Mississippi roots that cuisine is far more than taste: it's a sensory anchor to identity, family, region, and nation. From Thanksgiving turkey to Fourth of July grills, shared foods build quiet solidarity. Yet fast food, global trade, and demographic shifts are quietly replacing our culinary inheritance, eroding belonging in the process. We should cherish and pass down our own traditions first—because when dinner stops being ours, a piece of home slips away.https://jonharris.substack.com/p/when-dinner-stops-being-oursSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

January is prime seed-dreaming and seed-catalogue season. With that in mind, we're revisiting a favorite conversation all about generosity, mutual care, good seeds, and seed people. Who doesn't need more of all those as we continue to lay the foundation for this new year? Ken Greene – who goes by K - is a seed person. He is the co-founder of the Hudson Valley Seed Library, which in 2004 became the first public library-based seed lending library in the US; in 2008, he went on to co-found with his partner Doug Muller, Hudson Valley Seed Company, a seed and art company focused on heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable, flower and herb seed. Even more interested in seed literacy, sovereignty, and cultural seed rematriation, in 2016, K and Shanyn Siegel, a seed work colleague, founded the now-dormant non-profit, Seedshed, devoted to sharing and supporting the cultural, agricultural, and ecological diversity of seed. K joins Cultivating Place this week to delve into the long view and deep relationships born of the generosity of seed – and seed people - in our garden lives.  Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

In this Real Estate Weekly Deal Breakdown, I walk through a real-life deal where I sold a problem rental and used a 1031 exchange to buy the neighbor's unit instead. This condo was a nightmare—bad tenant, eviction, major damage, a contractor who stole money, and numbers that no longer made sense. I break down why rehabbing it didn't work, why selling outright would've crushed me with taxes, and how a conversation with the neighbor led to the best possible outcome. If you're holding rentals and considering selling, this breakdown will help you think through your options before you make an expensive mistake.  

WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!!Welcome back to Episode 394 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, professional hockey player, Sal Safonte! Sal and I talk about the season with the Hudson Valley Reapers in the PPSHL. We also talk about Sal's upbringing in hockey, his mindset as a fighter, winning a championship with the Vipers in the APHL, playing in the APHL, Fed Free Agent Camps, playing for HC Venom and so much more! We hope you guys enjoy this episode!!Thank you Sal for coming on the show! I had a blast!!Follow us on Instagram @on_the_spot_sports and take a listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple/Google Podcasts @ On The Spot SportsGet $25 off our guy Jamie Phillips Nutrition book for Hockey Players with the discount code "ONTHESPOT" on victoremnutrition.comLiving Sisu link: ⁠⁠https://livingsisu.com/app/devenirmem.... BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Buckle up for a wild ride on The Other Side of Midnight. It begins with a fiery "Warrior Wednesday" as Lionel and Lynn Shaw declare war on Big Tech, exposing the "digital harms" creating an anxious generation and calling for bans on social media for minors. The conversation then takes a sharp turn into the Hudson Valley woods to hunt for Bigfoot, where Lionel asks why skeptics demand HD photos of Sasquatch but not of the Almighty. Finally, dive into the legend of the Jersey Devil, debate the logic of Noah's Ark versus the Cambrian explosion, and strip away the "hippie dippy" nonsense of existence—because Lionel would rather "lick a belt sander" than talk about boring news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he ventures into the deep woods of the Hudson Valley to confront the age-old mystery of Bigfoot. Drawing on reports from local researcher Gail Batty—who claims these creatures are interdimensional, camouflaged, and living among us—Lionel challenges the skeptics who demand high-definition photographic evidence while blindly accepting other unproven beliefs like religion. From tales of "banshee" screams and dumpster-diving cryptids to the psychology of pareidolia, Lionel questions where the line between delusion and reality truly lies, asking why we need proof for a hairy biped but not for the Almighty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seller Shopping Your Offer? Here's How to Still Get the Deal If you're doing off-market marketing, this will happen—sellers take your offer and shop it around to other investors. The question is: how do you respond without losing the deal? In this Real Estate Weekly Lesson, I share real-world strategies I've used across 500+ closed deals to: Figure out if a seller is bluffing or serious Ask the right questions before making an offer Handle competing investors (local vs. virtual) Secure the “last look” and maximize your chances to win  

#173. New York folk duo The Whispering Tree talk with Ron about the warm embrace of the Hudson Valley's artistic community, being rescued by Musician Treatment Foundation, abandoning the digital world, burying the Bones of Better Days.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More and more people are coming to the conclusion that keeping power utilities in corporate hands no longer makes sense. Legislators in conservative places like Hudson Valley and Massena NY are passing laws to put ownership of power companies in The post Democratic Socialist Solutions Embraced By Republicans in Upstate NY appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

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On this episode of The Speaking of Writers Podcast, we welcome award-winning historian Jack Kelly, author of Tom Paine's War. A powerful story of how words , not weapons, helped save the American Revolution. JACK KELLY is an award-winning author and historian. His books include Band of Giants, which received the DAR History Medal, and God Save Benedict Arnold, a Finalist for the New England Book Awards. He has published five novels, and is a New York Foundation for the Arts fellow in Nonfiction Literature. Kelly has appeared on The History Channel, National Public Radio, and C-Span. He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.#speakingofwriterspodcast #jackkelly #americanhistory #tompaineswar #250years

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you in the heart of a mystery. All stories are structured to challenge you to beat the detective to the solution. Jack and I perform these live, front to back, no breaks, no fakes, no retakes.In the world's most dangerous working environments it can seem like everything is out to kill you. The equipment you use. The materials you work with. The very air you breathe. Stored energy is a coiled viper waiting for the right moment to lash out. Owners, manufacturers, contractors, and beyond have developed safety protocols to combat STCKY, that is, Stuff That Can Kill You. Gravity, Motion, Mechanical, Electrical, Pressure, Sound, Radiation, Biological, Chemical, Temperature. This season is all about the means of murder as authors put our STCKY detective skills to the test. This is Season 9, Stuff That Can Kill You. This is Episode 1, where chemicals is our STCKY means of death. This is Phidias Quinn and the Butterfly's Wing by Erica ObeyDELIBERATIONPhidias Quinn has more than the Watchers to worry about with someone suffocating Hank. He needs our help to solve Hank's murder so he can get back to the butterflies. Here are the people in the Crystal Cave of the Watchers in the order we met them:Eunice / Crystal Barre, the hot, wannabe starletProfessor Theobold / Artie Mills, who keeps losing his linesLady Cartwright / Delores del Marimba, Hank's almost ex-wifePeg, the workaholic script girl and Mel's secret weaponMel Moskowitz, B-movie director extraordinaire Dr. Mylo E. Christos, supposed entomologistAngry father / Mike Howe, guy who found the bodyABOUT Erica ObeyThere are three places you can find Erica Obey when she isn't writing: Pottering in her garden; out on the trail, looking for birds; or taking Trivia Night far too seriously at a local establishment. She is the author of The Brooklyn North Murder, the first full-length Watson & Doyle mystery, as well as five other novels set in the Hudson Valley, including the award-winning The Curse of the Braddock Brides. Erica is the Past President of the MWA-NY chapter, and a frequent reviewer and judge. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and published academic work on female folklorists before she decided she'd rather be writing the stories herself.Website: www.ericaobey.com Facebook: EricaObeyAuthorInstagram: EricaObey

Upgrade to the Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comIn this bonus episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel shares the heartfelt and detailed journey of relocating from Los Angeles to the Hudson Valley in New York. She discusses her longtime dream of living on a ranch, the unexpected move, and the series of events that led to her decision. Rachel candidly explains the challenges faced in LA, including disliking the city's politics, a remodel gone awry, and the lack of community feeling.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!00:00 Dreams of a Ranch Life01:06 Welcome to the Podcast02:31 The Big Move to Hudson Valley03:32 Life in Los Angeles and Austin06:07 Challenges with Public and Private Schools12:58 The Remodel Nightmare18:48 Reevaluating Life Choices24:25 Dreaming of a Future in the Country28:47 Excitement About Moving29:25 Initial Plans and Considerations30:07 Exploring Hudson Valley30:33 School Research and Decisions33:09 Fast-Tracking the Move35:49 Convincing the Kids40:29 Finalizing the Move47:42 Reflecting on the Journey51:17 Settling into New York53:03 Looking ForwardSign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollisFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollisTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this REI deal breakdown, I walk through a real wholesale deal and explain what every wholesaler needs in their contract to protect themselves when things go wrong. This deal happened in Washington State and included a buyer backing out on the day of closing, unexpected property damage, and a tight timeline — but strong contract language made all the difference.   If you're in the Hudson Valley, Seattle, or Delaware and have a property you're looking to sell, feel free to reach out:

Jan. 8, 2026 - Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, a Hudson Valley Democrat, makes the case for a state takeover of an investor-owned utility with a suspect record in the Hudson Valley. We explore what the new entity would look like it and why she thinks drastic changes are necessary.

We dive into:Why your beingness is the brand—and how to access itThe quiet resistance most leaders carry that keeps them from full expressionHer philosophy on “branding from the inside out”How she helps clients identify and speak from their core essence, not just what they doThe real story of how she and I met—and why she decided I needed a podcastThis conversation goes far beyond brand strategy. It's about being brave enough to be fully seen and fully yourself. Jenna doesn't just build brands—she calls people home to who they are.If you're ready to stop performing and start resonating, this is an episode you don't want to miss. ----- Jenna Flanagan is an award-winning broadcast journalist, host, and producer whose work bridges public media, local accountability reporting, and smart, accessible conversations about civic life. She has reported and hosted for WNET's MetroFocus, bringing audiences across the New York region in-depth coverage of policy, culture, and community voices. She has also been a field reporter responsible for covering how policy presented in the New York State legislature impacts constituents across the state for WMHT's government and public-affairs program New York NOW.Jenna began her career at New York's 1010 WINS, rising from production assistant to assistant editor in a fast-paced newsroom. She then went on to WBGO in Newark as a general-assignment reporter before spending six and a half years at WNYC's All Things Considered as a writer, reporter, and producer. Her work has also aired nationally on NPR.Her recent projects include co-creating and co-hosting the podcast Laid Off and Looking, a candid series that examines how news is made, who shapes it, and what's at stake for democracy as the media industry restructures. She has also hosted the award-winning podcast series, After Broad and Market, revisiting the 2003 murder of Sakia Gunn to explore the power and limits of local journalism.A Hudson Valley native who grew up in New Paltz, Jenna studied communications and journalism at Seton Hall University. She continues to champion localism and public-interest reporting across platforms, appearing on radio, television, and digital outlets to elevate stories that inform, challenge, and connect communities. Laid Off and Looking Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LaidOffandLookingPodcastIn the Margins with Jenna Flanagan Substack: https://jflanagan.substack.com/Jenna Flanagan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jflannys?lang=en --------John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online. He also gets 92+ Net Promoter Scores for his large and small group leadership development trainings at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Google, Intuit, Boston Scientific, and many more. Find more at https://executivespeakingsuccess.com.Sign up for his weekly micro-trainings for free at https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings and create a great leadership communications habit that makes you the kind of leader who inspires trust, loyalty, and connection.

For more than a decade, conceptual artists Jennifer Dalton and William Powhida have collaborated on sharp, often darkly funny critiques of the art world's economic and political machinery. One of their earliest projects together, a satirical telethon staged during the Great Recession, planted a seed they later returned to: What would happen if you ran an art fair where every work of art was free? That question eventually evolved into Zero Art Fair, a real, fully functioning event that uses a radically different contract to redistribute both artworks and power within the art market.Zero Art Fair invites participating artists to place selected works into a five-year “store-to-own” agreement with collectors who take the work home at no cost. During those five years, ownership vests gradually; if a collector later decides to sell the work, the artist receives half of the sale price as well as a 10 percent resale royalty. The result is a system that clears storage, builds new relationships across class lines, and asserts one of the Fair's core beliefs, namely that price does not equal value. So far, Dalton and Powhida have staged two editions — the first in a barn in the Hudson Valley as part of Upstate Art Weekend, the second this fall at the FLAG Art Foundation in Manhattan — together seeding more than 400 works of contemporary art into new homes.In this interview, Dalton and Powhida explain how the Fair's unconventional contract works, why prioritizing access for people who “need help to live with art” reshaped their second New York edition, and what kinds of unexpected relationships and ripple effects have emerged along the way.https://www.zeroartfair.com/Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Join us as we sit down with Clare Hussain owner of Runa Bistro in New Paltz, to explore her inspiring path from growing up in Bangladesh to becoming a celebrated restaurateur. Clare shares how family traditions, a love for hospitality, and experiences across Dublin, Baltimore, and New York City shaped her culinary vision. Discover the stories behind her passion for food, the influences, and what makes Runa Bistro a unique dining destination in the Hudson Valley.

John Minks is a gifted musician with over 15 years of exploring and studying the healing power of sound. John's first experience with sound healing was in Amsterdam in 2006. Since then, his tone quest has taken him from the Brazilian rainforest to the islands of Hawai'i and beyond. He began his study of the didgeridoo while in the jungles of Brazil in 2007. John has also studied guitar for the past 10 years and has extensive experience in its healing power with plant medicines. John has attended and spoken at Sage Sound Academy and has attended gong workshops with Don Conreaux and 9 Ways Academy. John has compiled his array of knowledge to offer a truly unique sound experience. More than a sound bath, his sessions are more of a molecular massage with sound. Clients are taken on an astral journey using a mix of indigenous and modern instruments. John offers sound baths at a variety of locations in the Hudson Valley and New York City. In addition to the didgeridoo and gong, John's instruments include chimes, flutes, khomus, Tibetan singing bowls, shruti box, handpan, tuning forks, among others. https://deepspacesound.life/ https://www.instagram.com/deep_space_sound/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

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Real estate investing isn't all wins. If you're flipping houses, wholesaling, or doing direct-to-seller marketing, the lows are part of the game. In this REI Weekly Lesson, I break down how to deal with rejection, resistance, and failure in off-market real estate — and why most investors quit before the success shows up. If you're not getting rejected, you're probably not trying hard enough.  

We welcome back Jose Velez for our last podcast of the year. Jose was one of the original guests on Sessions With Mary Jane, and now he's back to talk about his vinyl DJing, NYC, sports and much more.instagram.com/valezonvinyl *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winter in the Hudson Valley is not a metaphor. It's a physical, emotional, and occasionally muddy reality—one that arrives early, lingers late, and demands respect (and better boots).In the Season 8 finale of Cidiot, Mat wraps up a year-long exploration of the “Creative Human” with a practical—and lightly self-deprecating—survival guide for making it through a Hudson Valley winter with your sanity intact.From generators and wood-burning stoves to libraries as lifelines and the quiet heroics of simply showing up, this episode distills what we've learned this season into three essential rules for wintering well: physical readiness, creative resilience, and social warmth.This is not about mastering winter. It's about practicing life here—embracing the hearth, the community, and the small rituals that make the cold months not just survivable, but meaningful.You're a cidiot. You're doing it. And you're home. Come visit.Places MentionedNeverstill Wines — Hudson, NYThe Maker Hotel — Hudson, NYMid-Hudson Library SystemStarr Library — Rhinebeck, NYRough Draft Bar & Books — Kingston, NYBooks & Cake — Hillsdale, NYThe Spotty Dog Books & Ale — Hudson, NYThe Yoga House — Kingston, Highland, Poughkeepsie, NYExcerpts from “Hudson Valley Reveries” by Will Forge and “Hudson Valley Winter” by Jennifer Rodriques.Thanks for listening to Cidiot®, the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the newsletter at Cidiot.com , and please rate and review the show here or in the Apple Podcasts store.This episode's guest editor is Drew English of Upstate Podcast Studio©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark.

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear ~ This past week, I found myself in the position of having two co-workers who are UFO witnesses and decided to take advantage of this and have them tell their stories for this blog.The first story is that of Ilya Vett, 54, who has been with the organization for over three years, and he first told it to me not long after I met him. He grew up in the area of New Paltz, New York, which is near Pine Bush and the Hudson Valley. Both of those areas are notorious for UFO flaps in the 1980s (Ilya and I went to the 2022 Pine Bush UFO Fair where I met up with Martin), which is when Ilya said he had his sighting. Ilya also told me that his wife, prior to their marriage, had a sighting of a UFO with her family while they were driving. According to him, when they got home, it was over their house.As for Ilya's story, he recorded it for me on his own time not prompted by any questions from me. According to him, he and some friends were riding their bikes on Prospect Street in New Paltz sometime in the fall (school had started) “in the early 80s.” It was dark, and they were heading north towards Henry W. Dubois Drive. The area was undeveloped at the time, and there were “a lot of trees” on both sides of the road. They heard what Ilya indicated through vocalizations was a combination of a whoosh and a hum, though he settled on it not being “distinct.” Read more →

It's our last podcast of 2025 already.  In honor of what's left in the barrel at the end of the year, the best way to enjoy both is to drink up with Paul and Pierce of Taconic Distillery.  For this one, we have a video on the Backyard Green Films YouTube channel to go with this one, in case your imagination needs a visual boost.  For the taste buds, you might want to head to the Hudson Valley. Links:https://www.taconicdistillery.com/http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com/https://sheepandwool.com/Support the show

Welcome to Episode 201 Part 2 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather jumps back on and joins us to chat about microclimates in the Catskills and how they can affect us while on the trail. We also chat about stocking stuffers, an unfortunate incident on Panther Mountain and a trail director in the Whites that is guilty of embezzling money. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: HVH Facebook, HV Instagram, HVH Website, HiveStorm, Fire Fighter dies on Panther, Trail director found guilty, Weather Underground, Blizzard of 1888Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Pancho Villas, West Kill Maple Hill, West Kill Microclimates, Hudson North Caramel Apple, Zero Gravity Duck Duck Juice#microclimates #weather #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

It's officially the first week of winter, even though winter weather has felt nonstop for the past month — and this episode fully matches the chaos.  The girls kick things off by sharing more standout favorites from this year's Holiday Gift Guide, then dive headfirst into a week that somehow included Florida travel drama, milestone birthdays, forgotten memories, and a serious reality check about health.Lauren (LaLa) just returned from Florida, where things went exactly as expected — meaning, of course, something went wrong. Before boarding her flight home, passengers were delayed due to a fuel leak on the plane, setting the tone for the rest of the week. Add in the shock of LaLa turning 40 years old on Christmas, and let's just say… she is not taking “official adulthood” well.Meanwhile, Shawna had her own shocking discovery. While scrolling through old videos on her phone, she found footage from her mom's 60th birthday party --- a party Shawna herself planned and threw, and  has absolutely no memory of the event at all.  Which naturally leads to laughs, disbelief, and some very real questions.  In between the chaos, the girls reflect on one of their most meaningful holiday traditions: delivering holiday gift bags to the pediatric unit at Garnet Medical Center. Each bag was put together to bring comfort, joy, and a reminder that these children are not forgotten during the holidays.  The girls are incredibly grateful to the brands who partnered with them and helped make this year's gift bags possible, including PATH Water, Bored No More, Toothbrush Toys, Wright Brothers, Diel Makeup, Penelope & The Vase, Be Blends, Finding Joy, and That's It Fruit snacks. Their generosity helped spread holiday cheer where it was needed most.  As the new year approaches, and with LaLa officially entering a new decade... Shawna and LaLa get real about their goals for the year ahead, including working out more, prioritizing their health, and actually listening to their bodies instead of pushing through burnout.  If you've ever forgotten your age, questioned your memory, hated winter, or felt personally attacked by a birthday --- this one's for you.

This on-the-ground episode explores Michael Grecos first-generation regenerative sheep operation, run entirely on leased land in New York's Hudson Valley. We walk the pastures with Michael as he explains stocking strategy, grazing philosophy, shade management, lambing, predator protection, mineral systems, on-farm slaughter, and why sheep can make regenerative agriculture viable on smaller landscapes. Key TopicsWhy Michael chose sheep and how leased land shapes his operationDaily rotational grazing, density, rest periods, and pasture responseLambing, weaning, animal stress, shade, and heat managementGuardian dogs, predators, minerals, biochar, and health managementEthics, transparency, local food, and on-farm harvest philosophyWhat You'll LearnWhy sheep economics differ from cattle and fit smaller northeastern landscapesHow paddock design, net fencing, and daily moves build soil and resiliencePractical realities of lambing, natural weaning, and dealing with rejection casesHow to think about ticks, rainfall, heat stress, shade, and pasture densityWhy buying local matters and why ranchers care deeply about animal welfareConnect with Michael:WebsiteInstagramFollow the tour on YouTubeTimestamps 00:00:00 – Meet Michael & the Hudson Valley Sheep Ranch 00:01:00 – Why Sheep? Cost, Scale, & Land Fit 00:03:00 – Leased Land & Grazing Philosophy 00:05:00 – Natural Weaning vs Forced Weaning 00:07:30 – Daily Moves, Density & Pasture Impact 00:10:00 – What a “Good” Grazed Paddock Looks Like 00:15:00 – Lamb Count, Losses & Culling Logic 00:17:30 – Guardian Dog & Predator Control 00:19:30 – Minerals, Biochar & Health Support 00:21:00 – Rumination & What Calm Sheep Look Like 00:23:00 – Lambing Timing & Spring Nutrition 00:28:00 – Shade, Heat Stress & Summer Management 00:30:30 – On-Farm Harvest & Ethics 00:36:00 – Visiting Farms & Transparency 00:37:30 – Rest Periods, Regrowth & Stockpiling 00:44:00 – Milkweed, Pollinators & “Poison Plant” Myth 00:47:00 – Mowing vs Not Mowing 00:48:00 – Scaling Plans & Future Growth

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Julie Doar to discuss her debut cozy mystery novel, The Gallagher Place. Julie shares the inspiration behind the book, exploring themes of family drama, hidden secrets, and small-town intrigue. She opens up about her unconventional path to publication—from working as a Starbucks barista to becoming a published author—and how her experience as a middle school teacher influences her writing and character development. The conversation dives into the cozy mystery genre, Julie's writing process, and the realities of writing and publishing a first novel. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring writers, cozy mystery fans, and readers curious about the journey from idea to bookshelf.What We're Talking About...Author Julie Doar drew inspiration for The Gallagher Place from her childhood growing up in New York's Hudson Valley.The Gallagher Place blends family drama with a compelling cozy mystery at its core.Julie discusses how discipline and consistency in writing—shaped by her career as a middle school teacher—are essential to finishing a novel.Characters often evolve organically during the writing process, revealing depth as the story unfolds.The novel explores powerful themes of family secrets, personal trauma, and emotional healing.Julie's teaching experience directly influences her writing style, structure, and character development.She shares her unexpected yet fulfilling journey from Starbucks barista to published author.Readers connect deeply with the book's realistic family dynamics and relationships.Julie hopes to inspire her students and aspiring writers to pursue their creative goals.Future projects from Julie Doar will continue to explore mystery, relationships, and complex family dynamics.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Julie Doar and Her Debut Novel02:51 The Setting and Inspiration Behind The Gallagher Place06:05 Exploring Themes of Family Drama and Mystery08:48 Julie Doar's Journey as a Teacher and Writer11:42 The Writing Process: From Idea to Publication14:52 Crafting Plot Twists and Character Development17:51 Life Experiences: From Barista to Author20:48 Character Inspirations and Family Dynamics23:40 Upcoming Projects and Future WorksLinks MentionedJulie Doar's website: http://juliedoarwriter.com

Henry Gartner Public Program Coordinator at Wild Earth, grew up in rural Greenwich, NY, where his love for the outdoors began.   After earning a mathematics degree from SUNY New Paltz, Henry made the Hudson Valley his home. Today, you'll find him trad climbing and mountain biking in the Gunks year-round, and when winter hits, he's carving telemark turns on the slopes.

In this brief holiday bonus, you'll get behind-the-scenes highlights of Season 8. Plus a sneak-peek at some of the provocative guests and valuable topics we'll cover in season 9!Season 9 will start in late January 2026. If all goes according to plan, S9:E1 will drop on Wed., Jan. 21, 2026 at 8am ET. From thereon, new episodes will publish weekly on Wednesday mornings throughout the season.You'll also learn about our the new FTP Podcast Premium on Patreon. For $6 a month, you provide grassroots support for production of this ad-free show. And you offer monthly earned income for Fund the People, a national nonprofit organization. This helps us remain an independent, bold voice for the nonprofit workforce. It helps us produce thought-leadership, research, tools, communications, educational programs, and advocacy for investment in the nonprofit workforce. As a Patreon member, you will get:​Extended episodes with audio and video ​Tons of bonus content, including special messages from Rusty, extras from new episodes, and video footage from our back catalogue of over 100 episodes​Discussions with Rusty and the FTP Pod community​Participation in live episode sessions, so you can ask your questions and participate in the conversation​A whole-new Patreon-only weekly show called Riverside Reflections. Sign up now with this special link for a six month free subscription to our premium show. (https://patreon.com/FundThePeople/redeem/512F4) Patreon members can watch the video version of this episode, filmed down by the river in New York's Hudson Valley (where we record Riverside Reflections, our new podcast available exclusively on Patreon).Also on this episode, Rusty acknowledges the people who worked with him to make S8 happen:​Erin Giunta, producer​Carla Paez, Editor​Jonny Taylor, Sound Engineer​Kayla Weathers, Administrative AssistantAnd he thanks our major foundation supporters this year, who helped make this show and all our programming possible:​The James Irvine Foundation​Barr Foundation​The Kresge Foundation​Raymond John Wean Foundation Thanks for listening, and thanks for all you do! Have a restful holiday season and we'll talk to you in the New Year!

This Seattle house flip should have been a winner — but it wasn't. In this video, I break down a real deal that ended up losing about $4,000 and explain exactly what went wrong. From pricing and market shifts to demand, inspections, and seller leverage, this deal is a perfect example of why real estate investing isn't always clean or predictable. If you got value, like the video, subscribe, and drop a comment with your thoughts or questions.   Have a deal in Seattle, the Hudson Valley, or Delaware?

Welcome to Episode 201 Part 1 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather jumps back on and joins us to chat about microclimates in the Catskills and how they can affect us while on the trail. We also chat about stocking stuffers, an unfortunate incident on Panther Mountain and a trail director in the Whites that is guilty of embezzling money. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: HVH Facebook, HV Instagram, HVH Website, HiveStorm, Fire Fighter dies on Panther, Trail director found guilty, Weather Underground, Blizzard of 1888Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Pancho Villas, West Kill Maple Hill, West Kill Microclimates, Hudson North Caramel Apple, Zero Gravity Duck Duck Juice#microclimates #weather #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

Paranormal Heart is celebrating 8 YEARS !!!!!!!Special Guest joining in the festivity is Al "The Squatch Father” SantarigaDecember 2nd, 2025 EP: 62TOPIC: Celebrating 8 years as a PodcastAl Santariga graduated from the Center for Media Arts NYC with a Degree in Visual Arts majoring in Photography. Mother was a psychic; Brother is one of the first parapsychologists in the US. Grandmother & Aunt were white witches. Cousin was a black witch. Sister is a sensitive & intuitive. Over 56 years of experience in all aspects of the paranormal. Psychic abilities - Clairvoyance – Vision, Clairaudience – Hearing, Clairsentience – Feeling, Claircognizant- Knowing, Clairalience – Smelling, Clairgustance – Tasting, Clairtangencey – Touching, Investigator, Experiencer, Researcher, Crypto Zoologist, Ufologist, Actor (has appeared in half a dozen independent Documentary along with Network TV regarding all aspects of the paranormal. Has appeared in & co-directed a TV commercial for Mountain biking. Has appeared in a made for Country Music Television Video. Founder/ Director of the Bronxville Paranormal Society, founder/ Director of the New York State UFO Project, founder/ Director of the New York State Sasquatch Organization, and Founder/ Director of the New York State Dogman Project. Region 3 Director of the North American Dogman Project. Ex Podcaster & Co-Host of Beyond the Realm Digital Radio Network. MUFON member New York State Chapter. Profiled in: Putnam Valley After Dark News Magazine, New York's Outdoor News Magazine, The Times Community Newspaper of the Hudson Valley, The Gothamist Internet Newspaper, Author Frank R. Santariga's book titled Paranormal Family & Friends, Author Richard Moschella's book titled Case Files of the Paranormal. Lecturer / Speaker / Presenter/ Podcast Interviewee/ On all paranormal aspects.Where to contact Al: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3558038479...

When should you sell a rental property? Most investors say never sell — but after 10+ years and nearly 500 deals, I can tell you that isn't always true. In this REI Weekly Lesson, I break down when it actually makes sense to sell, how to think about return on equity, and why peace of mind and portfolio optimization matter.   Have a house to sell? Hudson Valley, Delaware, or Seattle

Step into the soundscape of Nature's Clarity, a restorative audio experience crafted to help you reset your mind and soften your nervous system in real time.In this episode, you'll hear an evening fire recorded at dusk in the Hudson Valley, right beside the Hudson River, interwoven with two powerful supportive frequencies: 40 Hz (gamma-supportive) and 417 Hz (associated with release and renewal). Composed in B minor at a gentle 78 BPM, the piece is designed to feel like a calm, honest conversation with your own inner space — grounded, warm, and quietly focused.This episode is ideal for:• Evening decompression or post-work reset• Gentle focus for journaling, reading, or creative work• Shared listening moments between caregivers and loved ones• Anyone navigating stress, mental fatigue, or cognitive overloadTo experience Nature's Clarity at its fullest:Use quality stereo headphones. This preserves the nuanced movement of the 40 Hz and 417 Hz layers and the spatial realism of the fire and river field.Choose a low-light or dusk/dusk setting. Dim lighting, warm tones, or a candle help your body mirror the track's evening atmosphere and signal a shift into a softer mode.Set a clear, simple intention. Before pressing play, decide what this session is for: mental reset, emotional release, post-work decompression, focused creativity, or shared calming time.Listen for 15–20 minutes. This window gives your nervous system time to respond to the steady frequencies, slow tempo, and natural soundscape without becoming fatigued.Breathe with the music. Let your inhalations and exhalations follow the arc of the melody or the rhythm of the fire, using the soundscape as a gentle metronome for your inner pacing.Allow a moment of silence afterward. When the track ends, stay still for a minute or two before returning to screens or tasks. Let the clarity and calm “settle” before you transition.Send us a textSupport the show

Step into the soundscape of Nature's Clarity, a restorative audio experience crafted to help you reset your mind and soften your nervous system in real time.In this episode, you'll hear an evening fire recorded at dusk in the Hudson Valley, right beside the Hudson River, interwoven with two powerful supportive frequencies: 40 Hz (gamma-supportive) and 417 Hz (associated with release and renewal). Composed in B minor at a gentle 78 BPM, the piece is designed to feel like a calm, honest conversation with your own inner space — grounded, warm, and quietly focused.This episode is ideal for:• Evening decompression or post-work reset• Gentle focus for journaling, reading, or creative work• Shared listening moments between caregivers and loved ones• Anyone navigating stress, mental fatigue, or cognitive overloadTo experience Nature's Clarity at its fullest:Use quality stereo headphones. This preserves the nuanced movement of the 40 Hz and 417 Hz layers and the spatial realism of the fire and river field.Choose a low-light or dusk/dusk setting. Dim lighting, warm tones, or a candle help your body mirror the track's evening atmosphere and signal a shift into a softer mode.Set a clear, simple intention. Before pressing play, decide what this session is for: mental reset, emotional release, post-work decompression, focused creativity, or shared calming time.Listen for 15–20 minutes. This window gives your nervous system time to respond to the steady frequencies, slow tempo, and natural soundscape without becoming fatigued.Breathe with the music. Let your inhalations and exhalations follow the arc of the melody or the rhythm of the fire, using the soundscape as a gentle metronome for your inner pacing.Allow a moment of silence afterward. When the track ends, stay still for a minute or two before returning to screens or tasks. Let the clarity and calm “settle” before you transition.Send us a textSupport the show

Step into the soundscape of Nature's Clarity, a restorative audio experience crafted to help you reset your mind and soften your nervous system in real time.In this episode, you'll hear an evening fire recorded at dusk in the Hudson Valley, right beside the Hudson River, interwoven with two powerful supportive frequencies: 40 Hz (gamma-supportive) and 417 Hz (associated with release and renewal). Composed in B minor at a gentle 78 BPM, the piece is designed to feel like a calm, honest conversation with your own inner space — grounded, warm, and quietly focused.This episode is ideal for:• Evening decompression or post-work reset• Gentle focus for journaling, reading, or creative work• Shared listening moments between caregivers and loved ones• Anyone navigating stress, mental fatigue, or cognitive overloadTo experience Nature's Clarity at its fullest:Use quality stereo headphones. This preserves the nuanced movement of the 40 Hz and 417 Hz layers and the spatial realism of the fire and river field.Choose a low-light or dusk/dusk setting. Dim lighting, warm tones, or a candle help your body mirror the track's evening atmosphere and signal a shift into a softer mode.Set a clear, simple intention. Before pressing play, decide what this session is for: mental reset, emotional release, post-work decompression, focused creativity, or shared calming time.Listen for 15–20 minutes. This window gives your nervous system time to respond to the steady frequencies, slow tempo, and natural soundscape without becoming fatigued.Breathe with the music. Let your inhalations and exhalations follow the arc of the melody or the rhythm of the fire, using the soundscape as a gentle metronome for your inner pacing.Allow a moment of silence afterward. When the track ends, stay still for a minute or two before returning to screens or tasks. Let the clarity and calm “settle” before you transition.Send us a textSupport the show

What does it look like to build a creative life without a ladder, a map, or a five-year plan? In this crossover episode, I sit down with Kingston-based cinematographer, podcaster, and all-around creative human Drew English, host of the podcast No Set Path. We interviewed each other for our respective shows, and this is the Cidiot cut—rooted in the Hudson Valley, flavored with dirt, neighbors, and the reality of figuring it out as you go.Drew shares his journey from years in the NYC film world to building a life (and a studio) in Uptown Kingston—one that balances creativity, parenthood, community, and work that doesn't always follow a straight line. We talk about why Kingston has become such a magnet for creative people, the myth of the “COVID panic buyer,” how podcasting grew out of basement space and curiosity, and why no set path is actually the point—whether you're navigating a career, a town, or a brand-new way of living. If you've ever wondered whether you can leave the city without leaving yourself behind, this one's for you.Podcasts, radio stations, and other good things mentioned:Upstate Podcast Studio (Kingston, NY) No Set Path podcast The Valley Girls Podcast Kaatscast podcastHudson Valley Unleashed podcastRhinebeck Scoop podcast Radio Free Rhinecliff Cinema Kingston ⁠WKZE⁠ radio station, Red Hook, NYArrowood Farms, Accord, NY Special: There's a video version of the episode available on Cidiot's YouTube channel. Thanks, Drew!Thanks for listening to Cidiot®, the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the newsletter at Cidiot.com and please rate and review the show here or in the Apple Podcasts store. Come visit.This episode's guest editor is Drew English of Upstate Podcast Studio©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark.

November 20, 2025 Everything Co-op launches its spotlight on the 2025 Innovation Award recipients with Michael Parker and Lindsey Lusher Shute, co-founders of Farm Generations Cooperative. In this interview, Michael and Lindsey discuss how Farm Generations empowers its members through GrownBy, their farmer-owned software platform, and how the Innovation Award will help advance their mission. Lindsey Lusher Shute co-founded the National Young Farmers Coalition and served as its executive director for a decade. She is also an owner of Hearty Roots Farm, a diversified vegetable and livestock farm in New York's Hudson Valley. During her tenure at Young Farmers, Lindsey built a national network of 150,000 farmers and advocates, advancing grassroots efforts around land access, conservation, credit, student debt, and farmer training. She has delivered keynote addresses at conferences nationwide. Michael Parker has built a diverse career spanning agriculture, food, entrepreneurship, and education. A first-generation farmer, he is currently developing a grassfed beef operation in Cooperstown, NY. Mike also works on land access and business services initiatives with the National Young Farmers Coalition and oversees a farm viability grant program and business planning course for the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. He holds a B.S. in Accounting and Operations Information Management from Georgetown University. Farm Generations Cooperative is dedicated to empowering local farmers and fostering transparency throughout the food supply chain. Blending innovative technology with agricultural traditions, the cooperative strives to create a more just and sustainable future for food producers and consumers alike. In 2019, the cooperative launched GrownBy, the first free, farmer-owned software platform designed for local farm sales. By connecting growers directly with customers across the country, GrownBy promotes fair, efficient exchanges and helps small farmers succeed collectively strengthening local communities and building a more resilient agricultural system. The Co-op Innovation Award honors organizations that strengthen food, housing, and worker co-ops. Each year, recipients receive up to $50,000 to expand cooperative development, drive shared prosperity, and build lasting community impact through innovative collaboration.

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The Valley Girls chat with Laura Pensiero of Gigi in Rhinebeck about opening a restaurant in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, the overwhelming scientific evidence in favor of the Mediterranean Diet for good health, hosting for the holidays without demolishing your good eating habits, cooking well on a budget while reducing food waste, and the burgeoning Food is Medicine movement. Hungry for more from Laura? Check out her latest edition of her “Laura's Corner Table” column in Sanctuary and sign up for the Gigi Hudson Valley monthly newsletter for updates and recipes!Thanks to our Season 4 sponsor, Bryant Home Improvement! With over 20 years of experience in luxury home building, Bryant Home Improvement is dedicated to ensuring quality and efficiency in every project and bringing value to your home - right here in the Hudson Valley. To hear all about what Bryant Home Improvement can do for your Hudson Valley home, check out episode 46 for the Valley Girls' chat with owner Matt Bryant! Thanks for listening! To help support the Valley Girls, please follow our podcast from our show page, leave a rating and review, and please spread the word and share our podcast with others. We really appreciate your support!To stay up to date and for more content you can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠valleygirlspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ValleyGirlsPodNY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and also check out the Newsletter and Pod Squad tab on our website to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠so you never miss a thing! All links can also be found in our Instagram bio.Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Amanda and Anthony Stromoski, co-owners of Rough Draft Bar & Books located at Kingston, New York's historic four corners.What if your favorite bookstore also poured a perfect espresso and kept an impeccable tap list? Amanda and Anthony explain how a 1774 schoolhouse became a living room for the Hudson Valley. From Brooklyn careers to a life anchored in community, they share the turning points—personal loss, a craving for connection, and a decade of dreaming—that led to opening a bookstore-bar where people want to linger.We dig into the choices that shape trust and atmosphere: building with reclaimed wood and approachable furniture, prioritizing comfort over polish, and crafting a bar and coffee program that serves readers from morning to late night. On the shelves, their mantra—something for everyone, not all things to all people—guides a curated mix of literary fiction, evolving genre sections, and a standout local interest collection: Catskills hiking guides, Hudson Valley geology and architecture, and beloved regional cookbooks. They break down how staff picks, customer requests, and real-time feedback keep the selection fresh and relevant.Beyond the shop, we map the region's creative heartbeat. Expect insider recs for Overlook Mountain, Huckleberry Point, and the rugged Devil's Path, plus a post-hike stop at West Kill Brewing. We also spotlight neighboring indie bookstores—Spotty Dog Books and Ale in Hudson and the Golden Notebook in Woodstock—that helped inspire Rough Draft's hybrid model. The conversation closes with two standout reads: Álvaro Enrigue's You Dreamed of Empires for its empathy-forward perspective on history, and David Litt's It's Only Drowning for the lessons of learning hard things as an adult.If you love independent bookshops, Hudson Valley travel, Catskills hikes, craft beer, and the art of thoughtful curation, you'll feel right at home here. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a new third place, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show.Rough Draft Bar & BooksYou Dreamed of Empires, Álvaro EnrigueIt's Only Drowning, David LittSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Today, Clancy speaks with Dr. Renee Fillette, Executive Director of Dutchess Outreach and a longtime leader in food security work across New York's Hudson Valley. You won't want to miss their conversation about the hidden power dynamics in food distribution, what the 2025 SNAP crisis revealed, and why local, community-led systems are the only real path to dignity and lasting change.

Zibby Publishing alert! Recorded live at Zibby's Bookshop in NYC, Zibby interviews debut novelist Julie Doar about THE GALLAGHER PLACE, an atmospheric, expertly paced, and utterly chilling murder mystery set in New York's Hudson Valley. Julie shares the inspiration behind the novel's haunting disappearance, its exploration of family secrets, and the power of girlhood friendship. She also talks about her journey from Starbucks barista to middle school English teacher to published author, along with the years of quiet drafting and perseverance that brought her story to life.Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for listening guides and more. **(Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we welcome on the U.S. representative for New York's 18th congressional district, Pat Ryan. Ryan is a decorated combat veteran, West Point graduate and fifth-generation Hudson Valley native. We get into the Epstein Files House vote, the congressional baseball team, young people and their political parties, politicians on social media and much more. Plus, we dive into everything in the news including Bill Belichick at Jordon's cheerleading competition, Olivia Nuzzi and her political affairs, PFT's plane corner, CFB AP Poll, Lane Kiffin, the future of education and much more. Enjoy! (00:03:00) Epstein Files Vote (00:13:34) World Cup (00:16:30) University of San Diego Acceptance Rate (00:29:48) CFB AP Poll (00:53:20) Bill Belichick Cheerleading Competition (00:59:40) QuarterZips (01:08:41) Olivia Nuzzi (01:28:20) Congressman Pat Ryan (02:29:55) Darnell Washington (02:31:52) Lane Kiffin (02:36:08) PFT's Plane Corner & NFLYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing