Podcasts about Upstate New York

Breaking Tables is LIVE on a special Wednesday night, and we've got a lot to get into! Bills vs Patriots — AFC East rivalry week is here! Epic B is heading to NEW Highmark Stadium! Tampa Neil is taking over Duff's in Tampa! Our Weekly NFL Picks — think you can beat us?Plus plenty of Bills talk, NFL craziness, trash talk and whatever else happens when we sit down at the table!FOLLOW BREAKING TABLES and join us LIVE! If you love the Bills, football, road shows and having a few laughs along the way, you belong at the table.JOIN THE TABLE. GO BILLS! #BreakingTables #BillsMafia #BuffaloBills #GoBills #BillsVsPatriots

When Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely and Raina Mast aren't going bananas about the Golden State Valkyries, they're teaching kids in San Francisco. In this episode, meet and get to know Vanessa and Raina, cohosts of the Valkyries, Say Less podcast. We begin with Vanessa. Her parents met in San Francisco in 1970. Her mom came here the year before from her home country, France. In her mom's first month in The City, she met the man who became Vanessa's dad. She had just finished photography school back home, and planned to return to France. But fate wanted a word with her. Vanessa's dad grew up on the East Coast. Before he settled on creating stain-glass works, getting to know his own artistic bent, he came to San Francisco to explore that side of himself. He met Vanessa's mom. They were young artists, they were in love, and the rest is history. About a decade later, in 1979, they had a kid—Vanessa, their only child. She talks about being on the cusp between Gen X and Millennial, but considers herself mostly Californian/French. With her parents, Vanessa spent (and still often spends) summers in the French Alps. Both being artists, Vanessa's mom realized that between herself and her husband, one of them needed a job that offered health insurance. And so she went to a temp agency. That allowed her dad to pursue his stained-glass art. He later designed the stained glass in the Mrs. Doubtfire house. A lot of his glass art still exists around North Beach. Vanessa grew up amid all that art here in SF. But at the time, she might not have appreciated it like she does today. Eventually, she moved to New York City for college. She was drawn in by the romantic version of NYC depicted in movies and shows. After her time at Columbia University, Vanessa moved to LA to teach. She always knew she would come home, but wasn't sure when. After 11 years away (four in New York and seven in Los Angeles), she came back. She was 30 and had met the man she would later marry. It was time. Riffing off her seven years of teaching middle school in LA, which she started when she was 22, Vanessa came back and found work with the SFUSD, where she's been since 2008. We go on a sidebar about raising kids in San Francisco, something I didn't do but Vanessa did and wants more people to do. She and her Valkyries, Say Less cohost, Raina, met through a mutual friend. Vanessa's version of their meeting 10 years ago is that they were both invited to a party at that mutual friend's house. Vanessa saw Raina and thought, Damn, that is one cool-looking person. We'll hear Raina's version of that story later in Part 1. We end Vanessa's segment by hearing about her SF schools, a must for born-and-raised folks. She's quick to note that she only went to one school for K through 12—the French-American International School. Then we turn to Raina. They grew up in Pennsylvania Amish country, where they played basketball and ran track. They're from Easton, the town where Crayola crayons are made. Raina says the company would often survey town folks to help name new colors. Easton is 1.5 hours away from both New York City and Philadelphia. Both cities called to them, they say. They lived in New York City, Puerto Rico, and Upstate New York. Then they joined friends on a cross-country road trip, looking for a place to call home. After 13 years of Catholic school, they never really felt like the fit in back home. I ask if, like me, Raina is a recovering Catholic. They say they are fully recovered, in fact. Remarkable, especially for a queer woman. Brava! Being one of five kids in their family, with three brothers, was another challenge. Raina's oldest brother was the artist among them. Eventually, they took another trip across the US. New Orleans tried to grab Raina, and possibly almost did. The other choice was San Francisco, but they didn't move here right away. When it came time to move here, their family was shocked not at all. The first visit happened in 2001. There's a really funny story they share about driving through SF and ending up in Sacramento before they realized it. With no GPS and only paper maps, they circled back and this time, exited off the bridge to San Francisco. A few years later, now pregnant, they started thinking, Where do I wanna raise this kid? That's when SF really drew them in. Their younger brother lived here already, with an apartment in the Marina. There are stories about getting bested by The City's hills and wearing sandals and wondering why they were so cold—classic newcomer to San Francisco stuff. Despite all that, they loved it. In 2014, they made the leap. Since arriving to live here, they've lived in the Mission, the Haight, and nowadays, they call the Richmond home. Before their move here, they applied for art school and teaching fellowships at the same time. The teaching gigs they got offered health insurance and more stability, so they chose that path. Today, they are able to walk parallel paths of art and education. They've taught art, but these days, it's Spanish classes. Going back to their meeting story, Raina and Vanessa are both creative folks who also teach. As creative people with not a lot of money, a DIY mindset set in for them individually and together. It's what propelled and inspired them to start their podcast—Valkyries, Say Less. Vanessa speaks to being on the same "teacher rhythm," meaning time off at the same time, stuff like that. Raina adds that, both being Gen Xers, they grew up without women's sports being what it is today. We end Part 1 with Raina's version of meeting Vanessa, who would later be their podcasting partner. Right away, Raina thought Vanessa was very stylish, mostly owing to her French heritage, as they later learned. In May 2025, channeling Raina's music-recording background, Vanessa's podcasting knowledge (she has a meditation show), and both of their love of women's sports, and with the kickoff of the first WNBA team in The Bay, Valkyries, Say Less was born. Check back Thursday for Part 2 with Raina and Vanessa. We recorded this podcast Rikki's Women's Sports Bar in August 2026. Photography by Jeff Hunt

The Chargers are coming to town, and the Bills are breaking out the Nickel City jerseys! We're breaking down Chargers vs. Bills and what we want to see The Nickel City jerseys are back — and we're talking about them Where will Tampa Neil be for the game? Find out tomorrow! Our weekly NFL picks Plus plenty of Bills talk, laughs, and whatever else finds its way to the table!JOIN THE TABLE TOMORROW!And make sure you FOLLOW Breaking Tables for more Bills content, game-day coverage, live shows, interviews, and all things Buffalo. If you're not following… you're missing the table! #BillsMafia #GoBills #NickelCity #BreakingTables #JoinTheTable

How can you interseed resilience and diversity into a family business and a cropping system whether you are in Nebraska, Virginia, or Upstate New York? Keith Berns shares about the history of Green Cover with Jeff, Summer, and Eric and how building the internal infrastructure was so important as Green Cover grew from a family operation to having more than 60 employees. Keith emphasized that resilience and having people with diverse skills and experiences are critical to success in business and farming.   As an educator and former teacher, Keith relayed how field days, on-farm research, and educational exchanges are rewarding and energizing. Keith told about the experiences of two farmers from Minnesota and South Dakota (Rye Carlson and Alex Frasier) who continue to interseed cover crops (e.g., dwarf mustard, flax, phacelia, oats, rye, etc.) into corn and soybeansThe 12th Edition of Green Cover's Soil Health Resource Guide, along with other soil health and cover crop resources, are available on their website. Additionally, farmers in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions will be interested in attending the Regenerative Nexus summit that Green Cover is hosting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 10 - 12, 2026. Tune in, like, and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts or 4thesoil.org/podcastAs always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning. We can all be 4 The Soil, for the future! Here is how with four principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends;2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Be gentle, take it easy;3) Maximize living roots year-round -- Keep roots growing; and4) Energize with diversity -- Thrive with diversity.If you are interested in art and framing the 4 The Soil posters for your office or home, the 16” by 20” posters are available for purchase and printing as single posters or a set of five posters. Additionally, 4 The Soil gear and swag is available for purchase at https://4-the-soil.printify.me/If you have questions about soil and water conservation practices, or soil health principles, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.  4 the Soil: A Conversation is made possible with funding support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Agua Fund. Partners include USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and other members of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition.Disclaimer: Views expressed on this podcast are those of each individual guest.To download a copy of this, or any other show, visit the website 4thesoil.org. Music used during today's program is courtesy of the Flip Charts. All rights reserved. 4 the Soil: A Conversation is produced by On the Farm Radio in collaboration with Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia State University, and the Virginia Soil Health Coalition. The host and co-hosts are Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt.

Explore a king-bed dome, private pond and wood-fired hot tub in Upstate New York. Learn what couples receive, how the outdoor facilities work, and how to plan a stay at Pondshire. Pondshire City: Brantingham Address: 5556 North Shore rd Website: https://pondshire.com/ Email: escape@pondshire.com

The Chargers are coming to town, and the Bills are breaking out the Nickel City jerseys! We're breaking down Chargers vs. Bills and what we want to see The Nickel City jerseys are back — and we're talking about them Where will Tampa Neil be for the game? Find out tomorrow! Our weekly NFL picks Plus plenty of Bills talk, laughs, and whatever else finds its way to the table!JOIN THE TABLE TOMORROW!And make sure you FOLLOW Breaking Tables for more Bills content, game-day coverage, live shows, interviews, and all things Buffalo. If you're not following… you're missing the table! #BillsMafia #GoBills #NickelCity #BreakingTables #JoinTheTable

Anonymous That Dude built Head Stash during the founding era of exotic weed. Here is how he got there, and what it cost him.Anonymous That Dude was in the cannabis game before the industry had a name for what he was doing. An upstate New York kid who hit the road at 18 on Grateful Dead and Further Fest tours, learned to source and move exotic work across state lines, and eventually built Head Stash into one of the first dessert-era cannabis brands, right alongside Runtz, Cookies, and Sherbinskis.This conversation covers the full arc: the early tour hustle and door-to-door sales career that taught him how to sell anything to anyone, the first California plug connects and car-for-packs trades in Ukiah, a Pennsylvania traffic stop that ended in extradition and 29 days in a gang module, and how a single validation post from Ray Bomb turned Head Stash from a brand nobody would stock into one shops were calling about within hours. He also breaks down the 90-acre Oklahoma outdoor operation he built in the first wave, the supply chain decisions that separated his harvest from everyone else's, and what happened when the market collapsed, a close friend died, and a spinal tumor sent him to emergency surgery on the same farm where he was trying to rebuild.This episode also gets into the pheno hunt series he is running now: 60-jar limited drops in different cities and countries, no strain information at point of sale, scan-code feedback from buyers, and a December reveal party in Los Angeles where every numbered jar becomes a ticket. It is one of the more creative community engagement plays in the current cannabis market, and he explains the whole architecture.JP and Anonymous That Dude also get into what the early Haight Street Cookies scene actually looked like from the inside, how Berner shaped his understanding of what a cannabis brand could be, and what it meant to watch the branded bag era go from $4,500 packs to $20 eighths in what felt like no time.Chapters below.Connect with Anonymous That Dude:Website: headstashnow.comInstagram: @anonymousthatdude | @headstashonlyFollow Good PizzZa:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPizzzaInstagram: @_goodpizzza_ | @goodpizzzapodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HHXF0ijATYi8eHIq0rDToApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-pizzza-podcast/id1622059263#goodpizzza #headstash #podcastCHAPTERS01:45 Cold Open: The Festival Story That Explains Everything07:50 Growing Up in Upstate New York and the Opiate Epidemic10:00 First Dead Show at 18 and Learning to Work the Lot12:30 The Arizona Play: Sending Money, Getting Robbed, Driving Out Armed22:30 Landing Homeless in Tucson and Building Up From One Ounce37:31 The Fugitive Years: Fake News Paranoia and Bootleg Clothes as Cover47:00 Door-to-Door Meat Sales and the Sales Philosophy That Carried Into Cannabis55:00 First California Trip, the Sir Francis Drake Okie-Doke, and Cars for Packs1:00:00 The Pennsylvania Stop, Extradition, and 29 Days in a Gang Module1:17:00 Becoming a Rapper as a Cover Story That Turned Real: Berner and Kevin Gates1:55:57 Pipe Dreams on Haight Street and the Birth of Head Stash2:03:30 The Runtz Cut, Ray Bomb's Validation Post, and Breaking Into the Rec Market2:20:00 Oklahoma: 150,000 Clones, 90 Acres, and the First Legal Money2:27:00 Cookie Monster's Death, the Bird Omen, and Buying Land on the Lake2:44:00 Spinal Tumor Emergency Surgery and Making a Will in a Moving Car2:55:30 Getting a License After 16 Years and Going Fully Legal in Oklahoma3:09:30 Hash Hole Island, Berlin, and Relaunching Head Stash3:31:00 The Pheno Hunt Series: 60 Jars, No Info, Crowd Feedback, Party Reveal3:36:48 Top 3 Strains of All Time and Closinge describes as his personal forever strain. According to this episode, multiple early candy-era brands used Head Stash's Granita genetics, sometimes rebranded under names like Razzles, Sheesh, and Certz, without attribution. He named his dog Nita after it.Connect with the guest: Instagram: @anonymousthatdude | @headstashonlyWebsite: headstashnow.comSpotify: Good PizzZa Podcast   |   Apple Podcasts: Good PizzZa PodcastFollow Good PizzZa: goodpizzza.com   |   Instagram @goodpizzza and @goodpizzzapodcast#goodpizzza #headstash #podcastJP⸻ Big up my sponsors!@grovebags@buckmountaincannabis@cadre.verde@bambinas.sac@ocbofficial@flowermillusa@dr.dabber Get a DISCOUNT at:http://www.grovebags.com (http://www.grovebags.com/)PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA Grab a Flower Mill with the Good PizzZa discount:https://www.flowermillusa.com/discount/GOODPIZZZA?ref=GOODPIZZZAPromo Code: GOODPIZZZA Dr Dabber Discounthttp://www.drdabber.com (http://www.drdabber.com/)PROMO CODE: GOODPIZZZA15 GRAB SOME SWAGhttp://www.goodpizzza.com (http://www.goodpizzza.com/)Support the showShop Merch: goodpizzza.comInstagram: @_goodpizzza_Instagram: @goodpizzzapodcastShow some love: patreon.com/goodpizzza

Tampa Neil is back from Buffalo with his Opening Day review of the new stadium and the game-day experience — plus we're breaking down the Bills' hot start, all the craziness from around the NFL this weekend, and whatever else makes its way to the table! Grab a drink, pull up a chair and JOIN THE TABLE!#BreakingTables #BillsMafia #BuffaloBills #GoBills #NFL

Upstate New York is home to the country's last two foie gras (fatty duck liver) farms, even though New York City banned the sale of foie gras back in 2019. The ban's never actually been enforced, and now it's headed to the state's highest court. WNYC's Walter Wuthmann drove up to the Hudson Valley to see the force feeding process for himself, and talked us through the perspective of the farmers who say they've been unfairly targeted, as well as the animal rights advocates who've spent decades trying to shut them down.Photo: Walter WuthmannGot any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.orgNew York bodegas join grocery giants' push to sell wine, liquorMamdani says NYC will investigate every tenant heat complaint starting this October Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BANTER...Outrageous new NFL stadium foods...including Northwest Stadium. CALLS...Girl in Upstate NY got suspended for bringing coffee to class. What's the stupidest thing you got in trouble for in school? BANTER...Restaurants report an increase in solo reservations. FEEL GOOD FRIDAY...He was called Outlaw for a reason — how one Maryland horse dodged rescuers for two months. CALLS...Travelers Name Paris, Italy, New York Among World's Rudest Destinations. What's the rudest thing that has happened to you while traveling?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this creepy episode we cover a couple of Bigfoot encounters including one where a Bigfoot gets shot at when stealing a hog in upstate New York. In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ takes us to the a creepy area in the UK known as the Bermuda Triangle of Yorkshire. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

The projects will include expanded or new sites across production, distribution and administration.The Coca-Cola Company plans to invest some $10 billion dollars across its U.S. operations over the next five years, company officials said this week.The Atlanta-based beverage giant said that the projects would include new sites or expanded locations across its production, distribution and office operations between this year and 2030. Some of the additions, the company noted, have already been announced, including projects in Colorado Springs, suburban Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Orlando, Upstate New York, Western Michigan, Central Minnesota and Birmingham, Alabama.Coke, which makes its flagship cola as well as Minute Maid juice, Powerade sports drinks and Dasani bottled water among roughly 200 overall brands, made the announcement in a release outlining a recent study of its economic impact. The company says operations, and those of its bottling partners, combined to support nearly 1 million direct and indirect jobs, and contribute $85 billion dollars to the U.S.'s gross domestic product.Coke President and CFO John Murphy said that the company, through its network and its investments, is “reinforcing the resilience of our system.”#Manufacturing #CocaCola #FoodAndBeverage #FoodManufacturing #ManufacturingIndustry #USManufacturing #Factory #SupplyChain #EconomicDevelopment #Jobs #Production #Industrial #Business #ManufacturingNow

We found one of the best golf trip destinations in the Northeast—and somehow, it's still flying under the radar. In this episode of The Golf Podcast we break down one of the best under-the-radar golf trip destinations we've experienced: Turning Stone Resort in Upstate New York. Located just a few hours from New York City, Turning Stone offers three distinctly different championship golf courses, including the top-100-ranked Atunyote, alongside Shenendoah and the challenging Kaluhyat. We share our experience playing each course, why Shenendoah may have been the biggest surprise of the trip, and why golfers looking for a serious test should add Kaluhyat to their list. We also explore Sandstone Hollow, Turning Stone's surprisingly impressive nine-hole par-3 course, plus the massive Sportsplex featuring an indoor driving range, TrackMan technology, short-game facilities and more. Beyond the golf, we talk about the resort's new Crescent hotel, casino, restaurants, nightlife and standout dining experiences at TS Steakhouse, Pino Bianco and other spots around the property. Best of all, Turning Stone delivers a true destination golf experience without the massive price tag of many bucket-list resorts. If you're planning a Northeast golf trip, buddies trip or golf bachelor party, this might be the hidden gem you've been looking for.   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That's why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

Now THAT'S how you start a season!The Bills take down the Houston Texans 36-31, giving Joe Brady his first career win as head coach! Tonight we're back at the table breaking down everything from Week 1 — what we loved, what made us nervous, the biggest plays, and what this first game tells us about the Joe Brady era.� Breaking Tables LIVE TONIGHT at 8:00 PM!You know the deal… grab a drink, bring your takes, and JOIN THE TABLE! ��#BreakingTables #BillsMafia #BuffaloBills #VictoryMonday #GoBills 

This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet, writer, and long time local open mic host R.M. Engelhardt, who read his poems, with accompaniment by Will Nivens, at The Linda on August 8, 2021. +++++ In the summer of 2021, as venues were re-opening to in-person performances post pandemic, poets and spoken word artists were invited to share their work and the stage with some of the area's best musicians at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Center, in Albany. On August 8, poet R.M. Engelhardt kicked off an amazing evening of poetry and music headlined by The Dust Bowl Faeries. Engelhardt read is poetry with accompaniment by guitarist Will Nivens. R.M. Engelhardt is an American poet, writer, and author who lives in Upstate NY. His work often explores themes of love, loss, and social commentary, and he has published several collections of poetry and short stories. Engelhardt's writing style is known for its lyricism, intensity, and emotional depth, and he has been praised for his unique voice and perspective. He has also been involved in various artistic collaborations and performances, and has read his work at numerous venues and events. His work has been published by such journals as Retort, Red Fez, Rusty Truck, Sure! The Charles Bukowski Newsletter, Thunder Sandwich, Fashion For Collapse, 2nd Avenue, The Angry Poet, Black Noise, Winedrunk Sidewalk, Full of Crow, The Outlaw Poetry Network, The Rye Whiskey Review, Fishbowl Poetry Press, The Black Shamrock, Trailer Park Quarterly, Spillwords, Dumpster Fire Press, Punk Noir Magazine & in many others.

In this creepy episode we cover a couple of Bigfoot encounters including one where a Bigfoot gets shot at when stealing a hog in upstate New York. In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ takes us to the a creepy area in the UK known as the Bermuda Triangle of Yorkshire. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

We are all familiar with the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but could the development of these pictures tell us… even more? Here in Upstate New York, we're renowned for many famous businesses and corporations. Maybe none so more than the Eastman Kodak Company, located in Rochester. In 1945, no one in the world knew of the highly secretive workings of the U.S. military, outside of a few chosen officials in the federal government and those associated with the Manhattan Project. Or did they? On July 16, 1945, the United States conducted the world's first test of a nuclear bomb. The Trinity test sent fallout well beyond the desert of New Mexico, though, and an unlikely source discovered it. Invisible to the naked eye, no one in New Mexico, much less any other state in the country, had any idea what floated in the air around them. It was, however, at this point, that the X-ray film being developed at Eastman Kodak's plant started to display a peculiar, “foggy” phenomena. 

Tomorrow night, Breaking Tables is getting you ready for the Bills' Week 1 showdown against the Houston Texans!We're talking Bills vs. Texans, what we NEED to see from Buffalo, what we HOPE to see, and where the best Bills Mafia parties are happening this weekend.PLUS — we welcome a special guest from Duff's to the Table to talk about the HUGE Opening Day party at Duff's Famous Wings in Sarasota! Tampa Neil will be there Sunday with the NEW LOOK Bills Jet Ski! And of course… Tampa Neil & Epic B make their Week 1 NFL picks! Who's starting the season with bragging rights? Week 1 is here. Bills Mafia is ready. JOIN THE TABLE TOMORROW NIGHT!#BillsMafia #BuffaloBills #BreakingTables #GoBills #BillsVsTexans See less

She was taught to endure. Her daughter teaches her to dream. Local author and friend-of-the-show Carol Hoenig returns to discuss her newest work of moving and insightful fiction, THE LIBERATION OF JANE CARTER, set in the rugged mountains and farms of Upstate New York in the early 1900s.

TONIGHT ON BREAKING TABLES! Bills football is officially BACK THIS WEEK, and we've got a lot to get into tonight! -Breaking down the FINAL ROSTER — surprises, strengths & concerns-Recapping the Bills Mafia Boat Parade- Making our 2026 SEASON PREDICTIONS — how far are the Bills going?!- AND… we're finally revealing WHERE TAMPA NEIL WILL BE WEEK 1 — and where you can enter to win 2 TICKETS TO A BILLS HOME GAME! LIVE TONIGHT — 8:00 PMFacebook & YouTubeGrab a drink, bring your predictions and JOIN THE TABLE! #BreakingTables #BillsMafia #BuffaloBills #GoBills #BillsMafiaFlorida 

Short-Term Rental Investing in Today's Market Short-term rental investing has changed faster than almost any other real estate strategy, and the rules that made deals work in 2021 are actively losing money in 2026. This panel was recorded live at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, where moderator Jeremy Garcia sat down with three operators who have been through the regulatory grinder: commercial investor and broker Charlie Kao, Michigan short-term rental attorney Katie Johnson, and designer and vacation rental investor Sarah Doane. They cover market selection, Michigan zoning and deed restrictions, what actually separates a profitable Airbnb from one that is just getting by, and where the real opportunities sit now that the easy money is gone. About the Panel Charlie Kao is an investor, broker, and principal at Twin Oaks Capital with more than twenty years in short-term rentals and hospitality real estate. An early Airbnb adopter, he now operates across five states including Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia, and provides consulting, brokerage, and feasibility studies to owners and investors. Katie Johnson is a Michigan real estate attorney and founder of Katie Johnson PLC and STR Law. She advises short-term rental owners nationwide on asset protection, zoning, and compliance, and helps long-term landlords with lease drafting and risk management. She is also an active investor who owns and manages roughly eleven properties in Southwest Michigan. Sarah Glidewell is an interior designer and vacation rental investor with more than a decade of design experience. Since 2019 she has focused on designing short-term rentals built around guest experience, and she invests in rural lake and river markets in Michigan and Upstate New York alongside her husband. Jeremy Garcia moderated the panel. He operates short-term rentals and a boutique hotel in the Muskegon market. What We Cover in This Episode How to evaluate a short-term rental market when regulation is unsettled Why highly regulated markets can be safer than unregulated ones Michigan short-term rental case law and why owners are not automatically grandfathered Deed restrictions, title work, and the covenant language that shuts operators down The Park Township ban, the ongoing federal lawsuit, and what it means for other municipalities What happened when three of four short-term rentals were shut down by regulation Using 1031 exchanges to move out of markets that turn hostile Whether the short-term rental market is actually oversaturated How to read AirDNA data without drawing the wrong conclusion Rising costs, shrinking margins, and the shift in Airbnb guest fees Bringing cleaning in-house and what it does to cleaning cost per turn Using AI for guest messaging and after-hours support Guest avatar selection and how it drives every design decision Which amenities actually produce return, including hot tub revenue data Hedging seasonality with year-round amenities in cold weather markets Short-term rental tax strategy, depreciation, and offsetting outside income The luxury design gap that most operators are ignoring Working with municipalities: grassroots campaigns, local counsel, and goodwill with neighbors The biggest mistakes each panelist made and what they cost Key Insight Sarah Glidewell and her husband had four fully operational short-term rentals in Michigan when the state pushed regulation down to the local level. Over two years, three of the four were shut down. They 1031 exchanged all of them into new properties, and every one sold for over asking price within the first week on the market. They did not lose money. They lost time, and they lost the compounding. Her takeaway: she now buys nothing without legal review first, and she deliberately targets markets that are already regulated. Why This Episode Matters If you are underwriting a short-term rental in an unregulated market because it looks like open runway, this panel gives you the case law and the operator experience explaining why that assumption can cost you the asset. It also gives you a concrete answer on saturation, on which amenities produce measurable revenue lift, and on what a professionalized short-term rental operation actually looks like now that mom-and-pop listings no longer compete. Find Out More Charlie Kao Website: twinoakscap.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charliekao Instagram: @charlesckao YouTube: Twin Oaks Capital Katie Johnson Websites: strlaw.com and katiejohnsonplc.com Podcast: STR Law Instagram Sarah Glidewell Instagram Jeremy Garcia Website: bookdreamstay.com Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference This panel was recorded live at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference. The 2027 conference is scheduled for May 20 and 21, 2027. If you want a full two days of sessions like this one, plus direct access to the operators, investors and attorneys actually doing this work in the Midwest, put it on your calendar now. Details and registration at midwestreiconference.com. Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

In this episode, I'm hanging out with Alex Silver, owner of Megaton Games—Syracuse's go-to indie video game store and event space on James Street. We talked about what it really takes to run a brick-and-mortar game shop today. Alex talks about Megaton's strict “no cheap knockoffs” policy, why authentic retro gaming hits differently, and how they keep their shelves packed with everything from Nintendo and PlayStation grails to the weird gems you forgot existed.Beyond collecting, Alex and I get into how Megaton has become a thriving local gathering spot. It's way more than just retail—Megaton serves as a full-on community hub hosting the hilarious Bird Thawing event. Alex breaks down how creating a welcoming, hangout-friendly third place in Upstate New York brings together die-hard retro game collectors, tabletop board gamers, and casual fans looking for a fun night out.If you love retro gaming culture, local community spaces, or are just curious about the day-to-day grit of keeping classic consoles and cartridges alive, you're going to love this chat with Alex. Hit him up if you're looking to off load your collection of video games!Facebook: @MegatonGamesSYRInstagram: @MegatonGamesSYR

He came to make someone else fall in love. Awkward. Julia Schaeffer has a charming bed-and-breakfast, bills that refuse to disappear, and absolutely no vacancy in her life for Ethan Duchamp—the childhood sweetheart who broke her heart. Unfortunately, Ethan has a plan. He needs Julia's dreamy Upstate New York cottage to pull off a celebrity matchmaking scheme that could rescue his PR career. Julia needs the business. What neither of them needs is forced proximity, unresolved history, crisp autumn nights, and the annoying realization that some chemistry apparently has no expiration date. Kat Sloane's The Matchmaker's Cottage wraps second chances, childhood sweethearts, small-town charm, celebrity matchmaking, and delicious fall coziness into one romantic getaway. Turns out the matchmaker may have matched the wrong couple. #KatSloane #TheMatchmakersCottage #SecondChanceRomance #ChildhoodSweethearts #SmallTownRomance #FallRomance #CozyRomance #ForcedProximity #RomanceReaders #RomanceTok #BookTok #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

Many of today's high school students somehow appear to cram 30 hours of academic, extracurricular, work, and social commitments into each of their 24-hour days. Is that frenzy of activity sustainable or even healthy? Amy and Mike invited school counselor Eric Domroes to analyze the need for bringing critical balance to high schoolers' lives.   What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does balance mean for a high school student? Where does the pressure to do too much come from? What should students consider when planning for life after high school? Is balance just a euphemism for doing too much? How can counselors help students find balance? MEET OUR GUEST Eric Domroes is a 21-year veteran educator and lead school counselor at Pittsford Mendon High School, which has the notable distinction of consistently achieving top academic standing in all of Upstate New York. His work developing a diversity of students gives him some unique perspectives on how best to support good planning and advocacy for student preparation for college and beyond. RELATED EPISODES DESTRESSIFYING THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS FAMILY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.

In the Southern Finger Lakes, CareFirst is a wonderful option for those experiencing grief and loss. Randi and Sara discuss a more difficult topic before shifting into a fun segment spilling "nonprofit tea." 

Today we will tell you the story of Camp Simcha, an adaptive summer camp in Upstate New York. John and Blaise will comment on their experiences with summer camp and why attending is so important.

The first preseason game is behind us… so who looked good and who didn't? �� Offense & defense — what stood out?� Latest injury updates� Open practice at the new stadium� Who helped themselves after Game 1?� And we look ahead to Saturday in Cleveland!� Grab a drink and join Breaking Tables LIVE TOMORROW at 8:00 PM!We want YOUR takes in the comments during the show. LET'S GO BUFFALO! �#BreakingTables #BuffaloBills #BillsMafia #GoBills #BillsFootball

Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises, advocates: Upstate NY rental assistance program must be permanent and New England drought conditions deplete wells, increase wildfire risk.

We're All Set is back for Episode 215 after a short Summer break, and Rich and Free have plenty to catch up on.Free breaks down seeing Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium, including Hov running through roughly 45 songs and keeping the Bronx rocking until after 3:30 AM. Rich checks in after his return to Kingston, Jamaica, sparking a conversation about tourism, foreign investment and ownership, before the guys get into InvestFest's relationship with Atlanta and whether the event could realistically thrive somewhere else. On the hip-hop side, 38 Spesh vs. Jadakiss leads to a debate about legends, competition and Upstate New York's current run. The guys also get into new music, French Montana and Max B, plus an overdue fashion intervention for the Upstate crew. Later, Rich and Free react to the Raising Kanan series finale, praise the acting and attention to the '90s era, and debate where the show belongs in the Power universe. They also discuss the Nolan Wells case and the calls for justice surrounding his death, before getting into the NBA, sports betting and gambling culture. Plus: Drip Report, Elite Scumbaggery and We're All Set.Tap in, like, comment and subscribe. We're All Set.0:00 – Intro / We're All Set Is Back8:36 – Free's Summer & Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium16:10 – Rich Returns to Jamaica: Kingston, Tourism & Ownership28:44 – InvestFest vs. Atlanta39:00 – 38 Spesh vs. Jadakiss: New School vs. Legends49:41 – New Music: Future, French Montana & Max B58:19 – Drip Report: Upstate Fashion, Grown-Man Style & Suits 64:38 – Elite Scumbaggery: Arthur Cofield's $11 Million Heist & Prison Escape 90:28 – Nolan Wells Case & Calls for Justice94:00 – Sports Betting, Gambling Culture & the NBA102:20 – We're All Set: Rappers Are Way Too Accessiblehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdlA9w1H0UAR8fW5nINI9Q?sub_confirmation=1Donate To Help Us Make More Content and Buy Merch @ www.AllSetPod.storeFollow Us On Social Media @WereAllSetPodPodcast Audio linksApple -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-all-set/id1476457304Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6frdwXOehWMk5OPj2YnAMa?si=nGrL2OFCQ3u_yf-hJs9lhQGoogle Pods -https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTQ4NTIzNTAxL3NvdW5kcy5yc3MAmazon - https://www.amazon.com/Were-All-Set/dp/B08JJR8DSFPandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-all-set/PC:1000430306ListenNotes.com - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/were-all-set-all-set-media-K73x2ck58fg/Overcast - https://overcast.fm/itunes1476457304/were-all-setPocket Casts - https://pca.st/cwq90uydRadio Public - https://radiopublic.com/were-all-set-8jOkelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdlA9w1H0UAR8fW5nINI9Q?sub_confirmation=1

The reviews are rolling in on the NEW Bills stadium, and they're definitely not all sunshine and rainbows.  We're breaking down the GOOD, the BAD, and the “Wait…that's my view?!” We also welcome “Hit The Showers” Captain Dave Kaprosch to the table to give us his firsthand review of the new stadium!PLUS — Bills football is back! We'll preview the upcoming preseason matchup against the Carolina Panthers and talk about what we want to see on the field.Grab a drink, jump in the comments and tell us what YOU think about the new stadium!#BreakingTables #BillsMafia #BuffaloBills #GoBills #BillsNation #HighmarkStadium #BillsStadium #NewHighmarkStadium #ObstructedViews #BuffaloNY #NFL #NFLPreseason #BillsVsPanthers #CarolinaPanthers #BuffaloFootball #BillsMafiaForLife

The latest installment of our “Tea with Ms. G” Livestream Series is now available here on the Freedom Writers Podcast. Listen to a thoughtful Back to School Edition conversation featuring four Freedom Writer Teachers working with students in four different parts of the country. Chauncy Williams serves as the Academy Coach for the Innovation Academies of Muskegon Public Schools, Karen Lynn Kazemi teaches newcomers to the United States in Aurora, Colorado, Deb Kubin is Superintendent of the Ukiah Unified School District, and David Hoffman is a counselor supporting student mental health alongside his canine companion in Upstate New York. Hosted by Erin Gruwell, also known as Ms. G, this robust roundtable brings together perspectives from across the education system to explore the challenges students and educators are facing as they head back into the classroom. Drawing from their experiences as teachers, counselors, administrators, and advocates, our panelists reflect on what students need to feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. This episode is a meaningful listen for educators and anyone committed to creating classrooms, schools, and districts where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Listen all the way to the end for a special excerpt from our archive featuring Dr. Carl Cohn. Drawing from his experience as a superintendent during the 1992 Los Angeles riots, Dr. Cohn reflects on leading schools through crisis and the vital role educators can play in helping a community heal and rebuild after tragedy.

The couple's view of life is full of spice and spirit, this time looking at Jayne's recent business coaching retreat in Upstate New York, landscaping smiles, cruise developments, upcoming other journeys, dog health, a new streaming recommendation and more. Join the fun!

On tonight's show:  Red vs. Blue Game preview  The first padded practice fight  Josh Allen looking sharp  DJ Moore is already turning heads  Plus our usual hot takes, fan reactions, and live interaction with Bills Mafia!Don't just watch the highlights... let's talk about what they actually mean. LIVE at 8:00 PM ET  Facebook & YouTube Powered by Duff's Famous WingsTag your Bills Mafia crew and join us live! #BillsMafia #BreakingTablesPodcast #BuffaloBills #BillsTrainingCamp #JoshAllen #DJMoore #RedBlueGame #NFL #GoBills #LivePodcast #DuffsFamousWings

William Morgan was last seen in Batavia, New York, in September 1826, shortly after threatening to publish purported Masonic secrets. He was arrested that same month in Canandaigua, transported to Fort Niagara and never seen again, and the local Freemasons were blamed for his disappearance. When a body was discovered a year later, many wanted it to be Morgan's for political purposes. But nearly two hundred years later, the case remains officially unsolved. My guest this week is forensic anthropologist Dr. Ann Webster Bunch. Her book, The William Morgan Affair: A Masonic Mystery in Upstate New York, explores the fate of this polarizing historical figure. The author's publisher page: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/the-william-morgan-affair-978 Free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince! Refresh your wardrobe here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.quince.com/notorious⁠

What happens when a drone mom has a discussion with her peace loving daughter? Listen to this play by Jack Gilroy of Award winning VFP Chapter 90 in Upstate New York. Jack has developed a 43 minute play that tracks a war widowed Mom from Creech to an Air Force base in NY as a drone pilot, suffering from PTSD, Moral Injury, and a daughter, a student at Fordham University, that she can no longer understand. This play is heart wrenching as it explores the concepts of patriotism, truth telling, peace making, and Mom/Daughter love and respect. Please listen and share and find out how you can host the play locally. And if that is not enough Jack is also trying to get the POPE to convene a peace conference before it is too late. We get the update.

Kicking off the first day of a new month is always a special time. Today, Paul, Kyle, and Chris talk about the meaning of a five-Saturday month and also dive into what a very special group of Chevy dealers in Upstate New York is doing to serve a very s...

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Dare to dream a little smaller, darling. This week, Jimmy and Larry are breaking down all the details of their latest collab with Sun Buddies which is available right now, iconic cafe reposts, driving the deal sleds like they're stolen because they are, microchecks, unpacking James' latest nightmare which involves menswear content creation, we'll be in Copenhagen next week, Danish vs. Icelandic glizzies, financial empathy, luxury facials at the Dior Beauty spa, extraction satisfaction, quarterly skincare routine check-ins, Bushwick rooftop pools, Lawrence is officially Upstate New York pilled, from the sauna to the creek, forgetting you gave a bunch of sick gifts, LVMH's Bernard Arnault joins Twitter to clap back against a 6-part exposé that basically accuses him and his family of being Succession, being evil and funny are not mutually exclusive, LeBron James is joining the Sixers but reverse commuting from New York City via helicopter which officially makes him the city's latest transplant, and much more.

Training camp is officially underway, but Bills Mafia has something else on its mind... those new uniforms. �Tonight we're breaking it all down:� The new Bills uniforms (love 'em or hate 'em?)� Biggest storylines from training camp� Players turning heads already� Position battles to watch� Plus all the latest Bills news, hot takes, and YOUR comments live!Are the uniforms growing on you, or did the Bills completely miss the mark? Join us live and let us know what you think!#BillsMafia #BuffaloBills #BreakingTables #BillsPodcast #NFL #TrainingCamp #GoBills #JoshAllen #BillsNews #FootballSeason #NFLTrainingCamp #LivePodcast #Buffalo #BillsNation #BuiltInBuffalo 

Change is rarely easy. Whether you're changing careers, entering a new season of life, becoming an empty nester, retiring, or simply sensing God is calling you into something new, stepping into the unknown can feel overwhelming. As part of our Best of the Known Legacy Podcast series, we're bringing back one of our favorite conversations with Pastor Duke Hergatt (Episode 203). After spending more than 40 years faithfully serving and building a thriving church in Upstate New York, Pastor Duke made the difficult decision to hand the ministry over to the next generation and step into a completely new chapter of life. In this timeless conversation, Duke shares the wisdom he's gained through decades of ministry, leadership, and following God's call—even when it meant letting go of what was comfortable. You'll discover how to navigate change with faith, make an impact in every season, and continue building a legacy that points others to Christ. If you're facing a transition or wondering what God has next for you, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and encouragement you won't want to miss. Listen to Pastor Dukes podcast here: https://pastorduke.podbean.com/ Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:01:40) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:02:56) - Restaurant Question of the Day(00:05:26) - Top 3 Closet Restaurants(00:07:10) - Known Legacy: Making a Change After 40 Years(00:07:46) - Pastor Duke on His 40th Anniversary(00:08:49) - Pastor Duke's Journey from New York to South Carolina(00:12:18) - Bill Paxton on His Personal Journey(00:15:52) - The Ultimate Adventure Is in Him(00:21:12) - God Is So Faithful(00:24:24) - Philip Jones on His 44 Years of Ministry and No Scandals(00:28:23) - Pastor Duke: Humility Is Key(00:31:53) - One More Word for You(00:33:39) - George Carlin on His Fast Five(00:34:44) - Pastor Duke

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Congressman Joe Morelle as our guest to the show.   About Congressman Joe Morelle:   Congressman Joe Morelle is proud to represent New York's 25th Congressional District, which includes Monroe County and a section of neighboring Ontario County. A lifelong resident of Upstate New York, Congressman Morelle is a former small business owner and previously served as the Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly before being elected to Congress in 2018.   Throughout his career, Congressman Morelle has worked diligently to improve and expand access to healthcare for all people, grow our economy, and create opportunity for Monroe County families. He continues that work through his role as Vice Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations and as Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.   Connect with Congressman Joe Morelle:   Official Website: https://morelle.house.gov/   Connect with TogetherNow:   Official Website: https://www.togethernowny.org/

This is from the undisclosed location in Upstate New York. Chuck Speer, The Rock and Roll Hoosier calls in with a Ted Nugent show review. R.I.P. John C. Dvorak I need content and show ideas for The Dog Days of Podcasting Stevie Stiletto vinyl on Ebay John Nashed Remixed “The Doctor” from Cheap Trick Music by The Living End Ted Nugent Social Distortion Cheap Trick Airbourne < Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership Thanks to Joe Pawlak for the $250 Penske Truck Donation! Thanks to Ralph Miller for the $125 Penske truck donation Thanks to Dan Gerawan for the $100 Penske Donation Donate on Venmo Joe Pawlak – $250 Penske Fund Dan Gerawan – $100 Penske Fund John Morgan – $50 Kirk Crawford – $50 Dan Gerawan – $50 Tim Schall – $50 Rockbottom Rob Giglio – $30 Michael Stitik – $25 Gregg Brofer – $20 Blake Johnston – $20 Richard Fusey – $10.99 Todd Cunningham – $10 Steven Cohen $5 Danny Borden – $5 Bruce McMillan – $3 (Venmo donation id is @Michael-Butler-11) PATREON DONORS Joe Pawlak – $16.66 Kirk Crawford – $12.77 Patrick Shanahan – $10 Brian Springer – $8 Jon Scott – $8 Michael Street – $7.50 Dave Slusher – $5.55 Robert Harvey – $5 Chiaki Hinohara – $5 MedakiMetal on Instagram Mike Dixon – $5 Jamie Jefford – $5 Erik Klein – $5 Paul Smith – $5 Justin Lefkowitz – $5 Steve Trice – $5 James Shapiro – $5 Martin Clawley – $5 Nadi Itani – $5 Eric Stowell – $4 Mike Hellyer – 4 pounds Mark Mazzel – $3 Adrian Boschan – $2 Amelia Bowen – $2 RnR Pleeb – $1.42 3Legs4wheels – $1 Arne Stach – $1 Paypal Donors Michael Street – $25 Beer for the trip Richard Strom – $20 Dave Franco – $20 Steven Laperriere – $20 Jason Shepard – $10 Jeff and Cheri Thieleke – $10 School Of Podcasting – $10 Bradley Lisko – $10 Ralph Miller – $10 William Bealle – $10 Benjamin Mueller – $5 Vincent Crimi – $5 Jon Tennis – $5 Gregg Long – $5 Andrew Howe – $5 Christopher Del Grande – $5 Jayce Lesniewski – $5 Peter Spark $5 John Ofenloch – $5 Rachel Rosenberg – $5 Adam Croft – $2 Deborah Dreyfus – $2 Chad Kiffmeyer – $2 Kai Matsuda – $2 Brian Grattidge – $2 William Moffett – $2 Lasse Satvedthagen – $2 Dave Alexander – $2 The post Wednesday Afternoon Trainwreck – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1463 first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

Randi and Sara spend some time talking about Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, an organization that is near and dear to their hearts - like so many nonprofits throughout the region. And be sure to listen til the end because once they start spilling the nonprofit tea, they also share all the collaborations and "side hustles" happening in our region. 

In episode 2098, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Katie Compa, to discuss… Embracing Trump Bad For The Jesus Brand? Here’s A More Natural Sounding Version…, School District Halts Plan To Put Sex Doll-Like Robot In Classroom, Comic-Con Tries To Un-Cancel Johnny Depp and more! Forgetting to remove the AI prompt from your speech. NY school to introduce first humanoid robot in US classroom — and vows ‘Sally’ will never replace teachers A New York High School Is Getting an AI-Powered Robot Assistant. Parents and Teachers Have Concerns After backlash, Upstate NY school district pauses plan to add humanoid robot to classroom Sally the Robot Was Coming to a New York School. Then the Plug Was Pulled. Marvel unveils Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con Johnny Depp Is at Comic-Con Dressed Like Ebenezer Scrooge Johnny Depp is playing Scrooge? I am not here for his big Hollywood comeback LISTEN: TUNDRA by IcezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seriah is joined by Danielle Draik, and artist from NYC to talk about her upcoming residency in Ithaca, NY, as well as Ghosts, Shadow People, UFO's. Triangle UFO's, UAP's, The Upstate NY area, some stories she has collected, and the concept of Gnosis.Her website is https://www.danielledraik.com/The conversation is continued in a Patreon Segment.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! All this for only $3 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're keeping it tight as we record the show pre-2BD team road trip in the Traverse. After spending a little too much time on  stinky feet, we give July its praise for being one of the best months to be in Upstate New York, recap Jack's unique afternoon in Saratoga Lake's Sandy Bay and find some odd parallels between trackside sightings and our middle school days. EPISODE NOTES: Nothing worse than having a bad license plate (0:49) Mohawk Auto Group is hosting a hygiene drive for Captain (2:45) Nobody Asked Me, But... (9:37) July in Upstate NY is that girl (18:40) Flavor Flav was at the track (25:38) Jack's day in Sandy Bay (31:22) Peaks and Pits presented by Fairways of Halfmoon (44:33) Today's episode is brought to you by Mohawk Chevrolet, located off Exit 12 in Ballston Spa. Whether you are looking for a new Chevrolet model from the Chevrolet TRAX to the Equinox or the Traverse or a certified used vehicle, the the team at Mohawk Chevrolet provides excellent service to help you shop for a new ride or service your current vehicle. From August 1-31, you can participate in Mohawk Auto Group's annual Hygiene Drive and drop off new, unopened hygiene items to benefit Captain Human Services.

Alexandra Fasulo, freelancing and side hustle commentator, author of Freelance Your Way to Freedom, and owner of the weekly gig economy news reporting newsletter, the Forum, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Tom Shillue to talk about clean energy. She breaks down why there's a resistance in upstate NY against 18 planned solar farms, how it would affect her farmland, the land of other farmers in the state, and how solar panels are made. Listen to the full interview with Fasulo below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is from the undisclosed location in Upstate New York. We made it. Also, JS Skulls calls in with some advice and a Marshall Tucker Show Review. Music by The Hellacopters Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership Thanks to Joe Pawlak for the $250 Penske Truck Donation! Thanks to Ralph Miller for the $125 Penske truck donation Thanks to Dan Gerawan for the $100 Penske Donation Donate on Venmo Dan Gerawan – $100 Concerned Donation John Morgan – $50 Penske Highway Robbery Fund Kirk Crawford – $50 Tim Schall – $50 Rockbottom Rob Giglio – $25 Gregg Brofer – $20 Blake Johnston – $20 Todd Cunningham – $10 Danny Borden – $5 Steven Cohen $5 Richard Fusey – $4.44 Richard Fusey – $6.66 Bruce McMillan – $3 (Venmo donation id is @Michael-Butler-11) PATREON DONORS Joe Pawlak – $16.66 Kirk Crawford – $12.77 Patrick Shanahan – $10 Brian Springer – $8 Jon Scott – $8 Michael Street – $7.50 Dave Slusher – $5.55 Robert Harvey – $5 Chiaki Hinohara – $5 MedakiMetal on Instagram Jamie Jefford – $5 Erik Klein – $5 Paul Smith – $5 Justin Lefkowitz – $5 Steve Trice – $5 James Shapiro – $5 Martin Clawley – $5 Nadi Itani – $5 Eric Stowell – $4 Mike Hellyer – 4 pounds Mark Mazzel – $3 Adrian Boschan – $2 Amelia Bowen – $2 RnR Pleeb – $1.42 3Legs4wheels – $1 Arne Stach – $1 Paypal Donors Richard Strom – $20 Dave Franco – $20 Steven Laperriere – $20 Bradley Lisko – $10 William Bealle – $10 Ralph Miller – $10 School Of Podcasting – $10 Jason Shepard – $10 Jeff and Cheri Thieleke – $10 Christopher Del Grande – $5 Jayce Lesniewski – $5 Benjamin Mueller – $5 Jon Tennis – $5 Rachel Rosenberg – $5 Vincent Crimi – $5 Gregg Long – $5 Peter Spark $5 Andrew Howe – $5 John Ofenloch – $5 Chad Kiffmeyer – $2 Dave Alexander – $2 Adam Croft – $2 Kai Matsuda – $2 Lasse Satvedthagen – $2 Brian Grattidge – $2 William Moffett – $2 Deborah Dreyfus – $2The post On The Road in a Penske Truck – We Made It! first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

A Monday playoff between Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler will serve as an exclamation point to one of the best golf weekends of 2026 thus far. Andy and Brendan! are fired up for this episode, recorded after watching a birdie-fest at TPC River Highlands, another women's major, and Blockie's near-perfect Champions Tour debut. They can't help themselves and begin with a brief section on the Dick's Open, an event that made some consider if the Champions Tour really needs Tiger Woods at all. Upstate New York's finest sporting event provided plenty of fodder, from Bob Papa singing Zac Brown Band, to the emergence of a "Paddy Stopper," and so, so much Michael Block content. The two then move on to the unfinished Travelers Championship, where a score of -21 got into a playoff to be held on Monday morning. Andy and Brendan discuss Viktor Hovland's turnaround from hitting hundreds of balls on the Shinnecock range after a missed cut last week to now potentially a Signature Event win in just seven days. They also debate whether Scottie Scheffler already missed out on multiple chances to win the tournament in regulation on Sunday afternoon on an extra-soft course after a lengthy rain delay. Andy is hung up on a Keegan Bradley quote from earlier this week alluding to the Travelers as a "vacation week" after a tough U.S. Open, and openly wonders if TPC River Highlands can fit into the PGA Tour's new Championship Series model. While the event itself is enjoyable, does the golf course leave too much to be desired as true test of professional golf? Haeran Ryu won her first major championship at the KPMG Women's PGA at Hazeltine, holding off a charge from Brooke Henderson, Ina Yoon, and Nelly Korda. The broadcast coverage was the big story of this Sunday, with a weather delay pushing the finish off of NBC and moving it to Golf Channel. A lengthy discussion about rights deals and coverage windows ensues, with ideas about ways for the LPGA to branch out and not be buried by non-major PGA Tour events on its biggest weeks of the year. Lastly, Andy and Brendan react to Alan Shipnuck's latest article on Phil Mickelson, full of more scandalous details following up on the Golf Digest report about Phil being removed from The Farms in San Diego. Celebrate "The Summer of Cotton" with B. Draddy with promo code SGS30 at BDraddy.com! We’re hosting our first Fried Egg Golf event at Pasatimepo later this month and we have a few spots remaining. For more information, head to thefriedegg.com/events!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Coyne is a best selling golf writer who made a truly life-changing decision, buying his own golf course in Upstate New York along with partners Bill Murray and Jason Kelce.  Tom joins Corrected Mistakes host Josh Karp to talk about his book 'A Course Called Home', which details his journey becoming the owner of Sullivan County Golf Course.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam is a good friend of the Bonfire and SiriusXM Talent Department big-shot. He comes in studio to address the promises Yungblud made when he was there months ago. Mr. Blud offered to party with the guys, have tea with Bobby, and invited the whole crew to his NYC show. Jay dictates what Liam should write to the label and management to ensure Yungblud comes through on all of it. | Bobby goes camping in upstate NY and nothing works out the way he planned. In less than 24 hours of roughing it, Bobby runs out of food, water, and injures himself. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.