Stan and Shen Show

Some things change, some things stay the same on the Stan and Shen Show! Shen has a real office! She is busy talking to businesses, loves to talk about food, Stan brought coffee and a gift -- but all in a new space! It's been over a week since Shen left Stan (heartbroken) at The Daily Gazette, but she is close by at Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corp and busy with the upcoming Oct. 4 Wing Walk, and she has all the details! The two discussed her absence from the newspaper, what Stan is working on, including Monday, September 29, National Coffee Day.    

It isn't the end! We swear! Shen has huge news to share on her last day as the Daily Gazette Business Editor. But Stan is fine! He says! It's more like new beginnings as the two talk about their past and their future together in different buildings, but on the same podcast.  

Stan and Shen introduce this summer's dynamic and energetic pair of interns, Kate Corbijian and Jack O'Callaghan to the podcast as they wrapped up their time with The Daily Gazette. There wasn't a lot of time for introductions as the battle over eating chicken wings with ranch dressing and dipping pizza into Caesar dressing had caused a lot of friction in the office. The pair discussed some of their favorite assignments, being surprised by Stan on assignments - but in a good way - and shared many laughs. Kate will return to Marist College via a semester in Italy, while Jack will return for his senior year at THE Ohio State University with his sister and a host of other duties. Email the hosts at StanandShen@gmail. com with your favorite chicken wing dressing go to and help settle this.... please (Stan).

Daily Gazette Business Editor Shenandoah Briere and Digital Content Producer Stan Hudy open this week's podcast, missing several co-workers who are on well-deserved vacations. Stan had the opportunity for a new culinary adventure, visiting a restaurant known for its seafood cuisine, and the two agreed that the newsroom runs on caffeine, talking about the opening of 7 Brew Coffee on Watt Street in Schenectady. Shenan took time to visit Civitello's on N. Jay Street in Schenectady for its re-opening and bringing back several tasty treats for the office and a look ahead at the week and weekend for the duo.

Shenandoah opened the show this week, much to her pleasure, as the duo talked about being busy while not in the podcast studio. They recapped Summer Night, and Shenandoah made a plea to support local journalism. The pair discussed their visit to the new Bass Pro Shops in Clifton Park before it opened, where they would not be able to taste the new blueberry pie Oreos, but there was a conversation about 7 Brew Coffee offering free coffee during an employee training weekend. The duo then broke the news during the recording of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. E-mail the show at StanandShen@gmail.com  

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 on the city and the county. The last half of the podcast was all about Shenanigans with the guests - Favorite Stewart's Flights, Top Four albums, favorite dinner guests, first concerts, along with a review of previous words you could not say on any broadcast. Everyone in the studio was excited for this year's edition of SummerNight and hope that you can make it and this episode gets you to downtown this Friday night. Email the podcast at stanandshenshow@gmail.com

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 mistake and the show slid from there! Cathy, also vice-president of the Schenectady Legislature, spoke about the talent coming to the area on July 11 for SummerNight and local talent, Sydney Worthley.  The duo found out Cathy's affinity for Stewart's ice cream, the standard for all cold confections across the nation, by her standards and her favorite ingredients at Bowled. Email the show at StanandShen@gmail.com

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 after her announcement. With summer officially underway, the talk turned to camps, especially Shen's experience at camps. The pair finished with a tasting of a brand new Oreo flavor that had th two singing it's praises. Chapters (00:00:45) - How hot is it?(00:02:00) - Introducing the new Business Editor(00:03:00) - Taliking new roles(00:08:00) - Happy trails to Indiana(00:13:00) - Gifts for the Business Editor(00:14:00) - Post-it notes(00:16:00) - Summer camp memories(00:16:30) - Science camp(00:18:00) - Golf camp(00:19:45) - An embarrasing swing(00:22:00) - Surprise tasting(00:24:15) - Freemom Park MC's and cannon fire(00:25:00) - What's on tap July 4th and 11th(00:25:30) - Shen's new close...

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 talked about the food available from Jumpin' Jacks, Cousins Maine, charity food vendors, the fireworks, and the chance for Shen to fire a cannon! There was also time for Shenanigans - Top albums, his Stewart's ice cream flight selection and who he would invite to a private dinner. Chapters (00:00:30) - Shen's girl match(00:01:45) - Shen forgets her age(00:02:30) - Introducing Justin Cook, Scotia Village Trustee(00:03:15) - Old technology(00:06:00) - June 27th July 4th kick-off event(00:07:00) - Electric City Waterski Show team(00:09:30) - Revolutionary War re-enactors - cannon fire!(00:16:30) - Food line-up for Shen(00:18:45) - Gifts(00:29:00) - Giveaways from Stan and Shen June 27th(00:34:00) - Shenanigans - Stewart's Flight, Top 4 Albums, 3 people invited to dinner

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) and what could be the future of free concerts around the racing season. Darryl did well at Saratoga Race Course for the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga thanks to some family help. Chapters (00:01:45) - Looking back on this year's Belmont on Broadway(00:04:00) - How do the bands get selected for Belmont on Broadway(00:06:00) - IF we get a 3rd Belmont on Broadway??(00:07:30) - Shen's thoughts on Belmont and a Triple Crown appearance(00:08:15) - Can we see a Travers Festival free concert on Broadway?(00:12:00) - Darryl's pick for upcoming bands at a free festival(00:13:00) - Stan's pick for a band AND Shen knew of them!(00:18:00) - The second time around for Belmont on Broadway(00:21:00) - How did Darryl do at Belmont Stakes Saturday(00:22:30) - Stan's father's handicaping harness racing skills(00:26:00) - Best band contract riders for the concerts(00:27:30) - What's next? July 4th racing festival(00:29:45) - Stan has a big ask for the next concert event

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 preview of Belmont on Broadway

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 revenge to add also. Belmont Stakes and Belmont on Broadway was on everyone's mind and the burning question on the podcast was 'How many dresses did Shen order before she said 'Yes to the dress' for her friend's wedding Saturday?' Math was involved. Email the show at StanandShen@gmail.com

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.

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 annual basis. Then when Stan broke down what a failure could mean to a school district, especially its athletic programs, that's when Shen really blasted Stan.  It was Sports vs. Arts and it took time for that to become resolved. Things lightened up - with some court case topics and a quick look at the new Superman movie coming out.  

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 co-presenter at Proctors High School Musical Theater Awards event on Saturday and covered the high school rowing championships over the weekend -- before taking time away for himself by the Great Sacandaga Lake. Shen talked about graduating early from Oswego, some breaking news she caught on her phone to share and our latest survey - What three shows would you binge - forever? Email the pair at StanandShen@gmail.com Chapters (00:01:20) - 21st episode - Remember when with Stan and Shen(00:02:45) - Shen graduated early from Oswego(00:04:45) - Gifts for Shen - again(00:07:15) - Stan recaps High School Musical Theater Awards at Proctors(00:12:00) - NYS High School rowing championships and Shen's invite(00:14:50) - Shen's top 3 journalism assignments(00:15:45) - Stan's 2 days off at Great Sacandaga Lake(00:20:30) - The weekend ahead - Nightmare on Jay, Shen's 75th(00:22:15) - Updates on Shen's court coverage(00:27:00) - What are your Top 3 TV shows to binge - always?

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 Saturday at the Saratoga Comic Con setting up a massive surprise for Shen, played live in the podcast studio, just for her. The duo looked at the rest of the week before wishing all the moms out there a very special Mother's Day on Sunday. Chapters (00:00:00) - What would your walk-up music be?(00:02:30) - Courts, courtrooms and jury selections(00:08:45) - Daily Gazette night with the NY Phoenix(00:15:00) - Saratoga Comic Con(00:17:00) - Stan suprises Shen with a charming shout out!(00:23:00) - NHL Playoffs, are you still in or are you out?(00:26:30) - Mother's Day wishes to all

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 day. Shen took some ribbing for changing a birthday plan with Chad due to Daily Gazette Game Day with the NY Phoenix on Sunday, May 4, at which the Daily Gazette mascot Newsie will be making an appearance. Stan caught up with two NY Phoenix All-Stars, Shaudell Millinghaus and Arsenio Arrington to talk about their performance in Maryland, winning the 3-on-3 title and Millinghuas being named All-Star game MVP.  

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 laughs back pretty quickly. What was your first election? What is your favorite wing? What is Dyngus Day? There is a new flight the duo has to try and Stan said Shen can't take any more time away! Reminder that the 1st-place NY Phoenix will host The Daily Gazette night, 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Armory Studios NY with Newsie, the Daily Gazette mascot making an appearance! NOTE: Less than an hour after recording this podcast, the duo was once again called away on breaking news, just a block away from The Daily Gazette offices on VanVranken Street in Schenectady. Chapters (00:03:00) - When was the first time you voted?(00:06:14) - Amsterdam Wing Fest - celebrity judging? Favorite wing(00:07:00) - Missing Easter dinner and pierogi(00:08:50) - Dyngus Day fun(00:11:00) - Shen talks about her loss and thanks to all(00:16:20) - Food flights - ice cream and more!(00:21:30) - April - Autism, Domestic Violence Awareness Month(00:24:00) - NY Phoenix in 1st place, Gazette Day May 4th

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 this weekend's Wing Fest along with former Montgomery County executive Bob Purtell who has been a part of the city's Earth Day clean-up for almost 30 years. Email the show at stanandshenshow@gmail.com Chapters (00:03:00) - Welcome Eden Stratton to the podcast as fill-in co-host this week(00:05:00) - Sitting down with Michele Pawlik and Bob Purtell(00:07:15) - Amsterdam Wing Fest this weekend with Michele Pawlik(00:11:00) - Bob Purtell talks Earth Day in the City through the years(00:22:25) - Top 4 Albums? What is your Stewart's ice cream flight?(00:26:30) - Eden Stratton Top 4 albums and new phrases for Stan(00:37:15) - Good news from Eden - visiting FMCC(00:39:30) - Eden talks FBI files, interviews and conspiracy theories!

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' submitted lists of the Top four albums before discussing good news and great news. The NY Phoenix are 7-0 and take on rival Albany Patroons this Friday. Next week is the Belmont on Broadway announcement and Shen talks about her take on hand-packed pints of ice cream at Stewart's. We are asking for submissions for YOUR ice cream flight selections. Chapters (00:00:00) - Albums - The Carpenters and Taylor Swift(00:13:50) - John Norris talks 'Pint Sized' craft beer(00:31:50) - Your Top 4 Albums submitted to us(00:41:10) - Good News - NY Phoenix, Belmont, Ice Cream flights