Best Schenectady Podcasts (2025)

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Schenectady County SummerNight with Rich Ruzzo and Maureen Neufeld 49:18

6d ago49:18

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Schenectady County legislator Rich Ruzzo and Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation executive director Maureen Neufeld stopped by the podcast studio to talk about the 19th annual Schenectady County SummerNight event on Friday, July 11. The guests discussed the economic impact, as well as the community bond that an event of this magnitude has …

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Sydney Worthley - Singer, Songwriter, Schenectady SummerNight opening act 49:27

7d ago49:27

49:27

At just 14 years old, Sydney Worthley released her first album. Fast-forward through the pandemic, and two more albums later, she is the opening act for the Schenectady County Summer Night free concert series on State Street, in front of thousands of fans. The 2025 Eddy Pop Artist of the Year award-winner talks about her musical influences as a Tay…

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Middle Aged Dad Jam Band in Albany 29:44

5d ago29:44

29:44

David Wain and Ken Marino are names you may recognize from their many movie and TV credits, including the “Wet Hot American Summer” franchise, “The Residence” on Netflix, and MTV’s ‘90s sketch comedy show “The State.” Their latest venture is something a little different—they formed a garage band during the pandemic, and their jam session videos too…

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Cathy Gatta talks about Freedom Park concert series and muisc around the Capital Region 40:35

13d ago40:35

40:35

Freedom Park board president Cathy Gatta stopped by to talk about this year's Freedom Park concert series in Scotia along with all things music in the Capital Region. There were plenty of laughs as Stan kept on referring to the '3rd on the 4th' celebration in Schenectady instead of the '4th on the 3rd' that led into a poor Abbot and Costello mistak…

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Garland Nelson - Musician, singer, founder Soul Session on life, spiritual journeys and more 54:13

13d ago54:13

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Peter Goutos - Lighting up the Firecracker 4 4-mile race for decades 39:13

15d ago39:13

39:13

The All-American celebration in Saratoga Springs has stepped off with the annual Firecracker 4 4-mile race throughout the city for the past 18 years. Its creation, growth, and continued success began with a meeting among a dedicated group of parents seeking to raise funds for Saratoga Springs High School’s cross-country, track, and field programs. …

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Business is booming for Shen, golfing, gifts and a new Oreo tasting 28:08

20d ago28:08

28:08

Daily Gazette staffers Stan Hudy and Shenandoah Briere kick off their latest podcast with a special guest, who didn't need a lot of introduction, but Shen had a major annoucement. After discussing her new role, the duo spoke about other staff advancements, as well as the departure of a dear friend to new opportunities. Several gifts were given afte…

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New York’s Primary Election Recap 21:44

21d ago21:44

21:44

Democrats Dorcey Applyrs and Zohran Mamdani had decisive victories in the contentious Albany and New York City mayoral primaries on June 24. Times Union editor Casey Seiler, columnist Chris Churchill and reporter Steve Hughes discuss the biggest surprises about the results, and the implications of those wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Ballston Spa's Roman Mangino, HS Musical Top Performer Award winner 35:10

25d ago35:10

35:10

Ballston Spa rising senior Roman Mangino hit new heights during the spring musical season, performing as Frank Abagnale, Jr. in “Catch Me If You Can.” His stage presence, voice, and dashing choreography drew all eyes to him amidst the ensemble members throughout the performance. Last month, he was named a finalist in the Overall Lead Performer cate…

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Lianelys Oviedo Roman - Proctor's High School Musical Theater top performer 52:05

26d ago52:05

52:05

Last month Amsterdam High School senior Lianelys Ovideo Roman was awarded the High School Musical Theatre Award for top performer after portraying Eurydice in Hadestown: Teen Edition Amsterdam High School garnered two additional awards - Back Stage excellence and Best Musical Tier C, thrilling high school music teacher and director Christopher Stef…

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Scotia Village Trustee Justin Cook talks June 27th celebration at Freedom Park 47:47

27d ago47:47

47:47

Scotia Village trustee Justin Cook stopped by the podcast studio to talk about the June 27th Fourth of July celebration at Freedom Park. He discussed the village's recent partnership with the event, its past successes, and the elements that will make this year's celebration one to remember - including Stan and Shen serving as MCs for the event. He …

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Darryl Leggieri of Discover Saratoga talks Belmont on Broadway 2025 31:20

1M ago31:20

31:20

Stan and Shen took the podcast on the road, visiting Discover Saratoga President Darryl Leggieri at their Saratoga offices to discuss the success and potential future of the Belmont on Broadway free concert last week. They talked about the turnout, the excitement, can it get any better, what bands could be invited for a third round (if announced) a…

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PODCAST BONUS: Bands on Belmont on Broadway a few days before 16:19

1M ago16:19

16:19

Stan had a chance to interview two key pieces to Belmont on Broadway's free concerts in Saratoga Springs. He caught up with The Uprooted Band's own Michael Glabicki, known for her early career with Rusted Root, and followed that up with singer, songwriter and guitarist Jesse Valenzuela from Gin Blossoms. Here is a bonus segment from Stan and Shen's…

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Belmont, poor driving and wedding dresses for Shen 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

It's an early podcast episode as we head into the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, along with plans for The Stan and Shen Show to be at Belmont on Broadway on Wednesday in Saratoga Springs. The duo had a slow start - it was Monday for Shen, and things weren't going well in the office. Poor drivers got her more animated, Stan had a story of driving reven…

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No fighting, Memorial Day, Music at SPAC and leading into Belmont Week 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

Stan and Shen return to the podcast studio, this week without the need for boxing gloves. They recap their disagreement on failed school budgets, upcoming revotes, their work during Memorial Day weekend, Stan's photo assignments at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, no love for Taylor Swift at the VMA's and a look ahead to Belmont Week in Saratoga.…

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Kelsey Trudell - Sustainable Saratoga talks about our Earth, her travels and more 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

When Sustainable Saratoga executive director Kelsey Trudell is not helping make our environment a better place throughout Saratoga County, she is a busy videographer and, along with her husband, Ben, are YouTube stars! Her career took her to Arizona, where she worked early on with the Arizona Sustainability Alliance before the opportunity to move b…

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Labor of Love 31:11

2M ago31:11

31:11

A news anchor went viral last week when she delivered the news while in labor with her first child. The Times Union’s Kristi Gustafson Barlette discusses that story and recent others in the local TV news industry. Also on this episode, Hudson Valley reporter Maria Silva talks about the remarkable life story of the owner of Kingston’s oldest Chinese…

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Baby Moses 34:11

2M ago34:11

34:11

In April 2025, Keri Mazzuca was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 1997 death of her newborn, whose remains she left in Washington Park. The case of Baby Moses had been unsolved for decades before DNA analysis in 2024 identified Mazzuca as the mother. Prosecutors released video of her 2024 confession to police this week. On this episode, Manag…

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School budgets - who won? who lost? How mad did Shen get at Stan? 40:10

2M ago40:10

40:10

Stan and Shen invite Daily Gazette Schenectady County reporter Chad Arnold back onto the podcast to discuss this year's school budgets, including two that failed locally. He discussed the process and what it means to a school district like Scotia-Glenville. Both Stan and Shen agreed that school budgets are important and should be passed on an annua…

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Kayla Ek - Artist, curator and visionary of the Nightmare Marketplace on Jay Street 39:04

2M ago39:04

39:04

For most people, Halloween is less than six months away, but for graphic designer Kayla Ek, the time is now. This Saturday, Ek will deliver new, intriguing, and — to some pedestrians — odd arts and exhibits to her second Nightmare on Jay Street. Ek provided the first early evening exhibit in the marketplace last October, and its success created how…

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The Future of Journalism 35:10

2M ago35:10

35:10

On the night of May 2, 2024, police forcibly removed an encampment of students, faculty and community members protesting the war in Gaza at SUNY New Paltz. It was the largest encampment clearing on a state university campus, and 130 people were arrested. Four student journalists reported on the events of that night for the school’s newspaper, The O…

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Weekends, high school awards, champions, turning 21 and more 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

It was a whole weekend and then some time off for Stan as he discusses the action with Shen this week on The Stan and Shen Show. The duo celebrated their 21st podcast episode, touching on their milestones of turning 21, as Shen received another gift this week. The two are now posting their podcast to The Daily Gazette's YouTube channel. Stan was a …

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Courtoom news, Newsie and a big suprise for Shen 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

The Stan and Shen Show duo were in court on multiple occassions before getting a break and having some laughs in the podcast studio. Shen recapped the week, taking listeners into multiple courtrooms and cases before looking back on her Kentucky Derby selection not winning and a non-triple crown race coming to Saratoga in June. Stan talked about his…

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Family Feud 33:13

2M ago33:13

33:13

Times Union business reporter Larry Rulison had a way more exciting week than you. He joins us this week on “The Eagle” to discuss his epic triumph on an episode of “Family Feud” that aired Tuesday. Also on this episode, our features editor Gary Hahn looks back on his impressive four-decade career with the paper. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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The Labrador Duck 28:08

3M ago28:08

28:08

News that a biotechnology company is claiming to have brought back the long-extinct dire wolf got us thinking about creatures that used to roam upstate New York. Times Union reporter H. Rose Schneider joins us to talk about those critters, which include 8-foot-tall beavers, 10-foot-tall sloths, and some very dapper-looking waterfowl. Also on this e…

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National Comic Book Day with Chad Arnold and NY Phoenix All-Stars, Gazette Game Day 49:11

3M ago49:11

49:11

It's a dual celebration as Stan and Shen invite in Chad Arnold who celebrated a birthday just before National Comic Book Day this weekend. He brings his own insights into the comic book collecting world and talks superheroes, movies, and more while Shen sits by. We then have input from friends who selected what superhero they would like to be for a…

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Maggie Fronk, Wellspring - Shedding light on domestic violence 38:34

3M ago38:34

38:34

For the past 22 years, Maggie Fronk has been front and center at Wellspring, the domestic violence and sexual assault services resource for Saratoga and Washington County in New York. April is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and April 30th is Denim Day. On a beautiful spring day, I sat down with Maggie Fronk, who shed light on Wellspring's missi…

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Shen returns talking time off, Wing Fest, Easter, Dyngus Day and food flights 38:08

3M ago38:08

38:08

Shen has returned to the podcast studio after being out of the area and out of commission for a week. She missed Amsterdam's Wing Fest, Easter Sunday with the family, Dyngus Day in Schenectady, and a lot more happened when she was gone. Shen offered a heartfelt thank you to a Syracuse business in her family's time of need and then we brought the la…

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Happy Birthday, Shakespeare! 31:08

3M ago31:08

31:08

This week, two local actors join us on the show to celebrate the Bard of Avon's 461st birthday. Also, education reporter Kathleen Moore discusses the latest shake up in the Capital Region higher education scene: the announcement that The Albany College of Pharmacy and Russell Save College intend to merge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Mistrial in Orange County 32:30

3M ago32:30

32:30

The judge declared a mistrial after a jury couldn’t reach a unanimous decision in the trial of Edward Holley, the Middletown man accused of murdering 20-year-old Megan McDonald in 2003. Times Union reporter Lana Bellamy was in court every day of the 7-week trial, and joins us to go over how it all went down. Also on this episode, Capitol Confidenti…

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Eden Stratton joins for Wing Fest talk with Michele Pawlik and Bob Purtell 49:21

3M ago49:21

49:21

Daily Gazette reporter Eden Stratton fills in as co-host this week and talks about joining the newspaper, music, and ice cream tastes, along with some suggestions for FBI files and who they would like to interview (dead or alive). Stan caught up with City of Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing and Recreation assistant director Michele Pawlik to talk about…

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Surgical Error 33:24

3M ago33:24

33:24

While it’s rare, there are thousands of documented incidents of surgeons leaving items inside patients’ bodies by accident each year in the United States. On this episode of “The Eagle,” Times Union reporter Emilie Munson talks about her recent investigative work looking into these medical errors, and how doctors and hospitals are trying to avoid t…

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John Norris talks 'Pint Sized' Top 4 Albums and upcoming Stewart's Flights 51:27

3M ago51:27

51:27

Stan and Shen review their album homework from the Top 4 list given by each other last week. A lot of time was spent on Stan revealing that he did not hate Taylor Swift's Midnight or Reputation albums. Guest John Norris, a new Daily Gazette columnist, talks craft beer and his weekly 'Pint Sized' feature. The duo returns to the podcast listeners' su…

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Talking coaches, tasting cookies and ranking albums 35:46

4M ago35:46

35:46

This week Stan and Shen go from really serious to really tasty to fun followed by funny as Stan had to learn a new editing technique - beeping Shen later in the show! The duo talk about the end of the Northville girls' New York State championship game and the fallout from Coach Jim Zullo's actions but move on to more traditional fun antics as they …

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Paula Fidalgo - Author talks about her first book, being an entrepenuer and more 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

Paula Fidalgo is a familiar face in New York's Capital Region - one of the first staffers hired in 2002 at Time Warner Cable's Cable News 9 channel. She spent years on screens, delivering the news, using her creative talents behind the scenes, and more before venturing out on her own. The stories she helped deliver and the people she met helped her…

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Sparkle Smash 31:56

4M ago31:56

31:56

Jamie Sullivan is one of 10 woman drivers on the current Monster Jam circuit, driving the popular pastel-hued, unicorn-shaped monster truck Sparkle Smash. She joins us on this episode of “The Eagle” to talk about driving up interest in the sport for women, and what it’s like to be behind the wheel of her truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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A Taste of Journalism with Tyler A. McNeil talking about local village elections 51:52

4M ago51:52

51:52

This week Stan and Shen give you a taste of soda, St. Patrick's Day celebrations, cheering on the NY Phoenix, along with a deep personal dive into journalism and the loss of a daily paper in Central New York. Daily Gazette political writer Tyler A. McNeil stopped by to discuss this week's village election results, why voting is important, and the n…

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Are you really recycling? 26:37

4M ago26:37

26:37

How much of what we’re throwing in our single-stream recycling bins is actually recycled? Turns out, only 5% to 6% of plastic used in the United States gets recycled. Times Union reporter Lucy Hodgman joins us on this episode of “The Eagle” to share what she learned after a recent visit to an Albany recycling facility. Learn more about your ad choi…

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Steve Derrick - a COVID artist reviews his front line employee portraits 33:39

4M ago33:39

33:39

Five years ago, Steve Derrick found himself working from home ... indefinitely. The game developer and artist took the time to work on his craft and focused on portraits. He went from friends and family submissions on Facebook to finding the true heros of the pandemic - essential workers in some of their most trying moments. Steve Derrick drew thos…

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Indiana Nash talks Proctors Bash, Stan and Shen talk Phoenix rivalry game and beer 38:33

4M ago38:33

38:33

Daily Gazette senior feature writer Indiana Nash drops by the podcast studio to discuss Monday's Proctors Bash and the upcoming 2025-26 season. There was a lot of talent on the stage, Stan, Shen and Indiana talk about favorite shows, the crowd and what's next. Stan and Shen visitied Tree House Brewing Company earlier Monday and took in the sights a…

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COVID-19 anniversary stories with Andrew Pugliese, Daily Gazette news editor 23:30

4M ago23:30

23:30

It has been five years since the first reported case of COVID-19 and this week The Daily Gazette Family of Newspapers looks back in a series of stories from across the talented newsroom staff. Daily Gazette news editor Andrew Pugliese joined The Stan and Shen Show to talk about the series and where we all were during the early days the pandemic and…

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Miracles on Ice 20:57

4M ago20:57

20:57

Olympic Champion figure skater and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton joins us on this episode of “The Eagle” to look back 45 years at his first Olympic experience in Lake Placid, to discuss the state of figure skating today, and to talk about his efforts to raise money for cancer research to improve the lives of patients going through life-saving trea…

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Daniel Nathan - Talks about 10 Movies that Changed America and the Academy Awards 46:33

5M ago46:33

46:33

For the past 22 years, Skidmore College professor Daniel Nathan has taught American Studies on the Saratoga Springs campus. With the liberties given to him and his students, his '10 Books that Changed America' spurred on a new course - '10 Movies that Changed America.' Nathan discusses creating the new course, what movies ended up on the proverbial…

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Who are the Zizians? 37:49

5M ago37:49

37:49

A cult-like group of ultra-rationalist vegans is now connected to five deaths across the country. On this episode, we attempt to unravel the bizarre and convoluted story of the Zizians. Also on this episode, our in-house movie buffs make their Oscar predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tasha 'Freedom' McBride - Poet, Police Officer and now Photographer 28:29

5M ago28:29

28:29

From Syracuse to the university to Albany to the streets of Baltimore, Tasha ‘Freedom’ McBride has made a difference. She was part of Art Night in Schenectady, shown inside the Schenectady County office buildings, first two floors, in a photo exhibit entitled “An Artist's Perspective: Defying a Broken System in celebration of Black History Month. F…

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NY Phoenix co-owner Sam Clifford talks opening weekend plans in Schenectady 38:26

5M ago38:26

38:26

NY Phoenix co-owner Sam Clifford stopped by the Daily Gazette podcast studio to discuss the inaugural opening weekend for Schenectady's newest professional basketball team, the New York Phoenix. The squad opens at 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 28, at Amory Studio NY and will play again on March 1. Sam talked about bringing a team to Schenectady, the leg…

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What to Do About Adams 21:39

5M ago21:39

21:39

Gov. Kathy Hochul has decided not to remove New York Mayor Eric Adams from his elected office, despite the mounting pressure to do so after the U.S. District Attorney dismissed his federal corruption charges this month. Meanwhile, she is fighting to save controversial congestion pricing, putting her at increasing odds with the president. Learn more…

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Talking Belmont on Broadway 2.0 with Todd Shimkus 49:01

5M ago49:01

49:01

Before the snow started to fly, Stan and Shen visited Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, to talk about Belmont on Broadway, from the success last year to plans for the upcoming event this June. We pressed him for a glimpse at who this year's musical acts could be and his wish list of who he would like to see perform on Bro…

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Professor Winston Grady-Willis, founder of Black Studies at Skidmore College 35:09

5M ago35:09

35:09

Winston Grady-Willis is a Skidmore College professor and the founding director of Black Studies. He was an associate professor of American Studies from 2008 to 2011. He became the inaugural director of the School of Gender, Race, and Nations at Portland State University and chaired Africana Studies at MSU Denver. He returned to Skidmore College in …

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Blogging, Babies and Business 21:50

5M ago21:50

21:50

Former local news anchor Anne McCloy left the business in 2023 after two decades in news. Two years later, she’s got a new perspective on life that she’s eager to share with the world. On this episode of “The Eagle,” she joins the Times Union’s Kristi Gustafson Barlette for an update. Also, we’ll go over the latest in education news. Learn more abo…

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