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The Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 35 - 6/12/25Another great slate of guests on UNLEASHED!!!
We start off "back in the day" with CNY Central's Brandon Roth. Brandon tells us his story on how he landed in CNY from being a Californian. He also talks about his family and what famous venue his father ran. That Roth name .. it sounds rock n roll... He also talks about his cousin, the one and only, David Lee Roth.
https://cnycentral.com/station/people/brandon-roth
and unfortunately we talk to Onondaga County Sheriff, Toby Shelly. The Onondaga County Sheriff's arrested Rya...2025-06-1246 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 34 - 6/5/25On this episode we talk TV!!! With SU professor Bob Thompson!!! Back in the day on the terrestrial radio show we had "Thompson on TV" and we are resurrecting it for the podcast. Bob talks about how we consume TV, his students view on TV and and what's to come.
https://newhouse.syracuse.edu/people/robert-thompson
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And for your JR merch...2025-06-0647 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 33 - 5/29/25Today... we talk music!!
We star off with CNY radio legend, Dave Frisina. He and Jim go "back in the day" and discuss Dave's new home in CNY!!!
https://www.facebook.com/soulshineradio/
and we talk music with none other then Syracuse sports writer, Brent Axe!! Brent gives us the lowdown on Syracuse lacrosse and breaking SU basketball news. Then gives us his review of the Dave Matthews Band concert at the Amphitheater!
https://www.facebook.com/BrentAxeMedia/
To ask Jim a question or to join our conversation email...2025-05-301h 06The Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 32 - 5/22/25On this episode we go "back in the day" with CNY radio legend Glenn "Gomez" Adams. Jim and Gomez go way back as colleagues and have some great stories to tell.
https://tk99.net/djs/gomez-adams/
Also we talk to Onondaga County Democratic Voting Commissioner, Dustin Czarny, to talk about the change in voting years in Onondaga County.
https://www.syracuse.com/news/2025/05/appellate-court-says-nys-even-year-election-law-is-constitutional-reversing-lower-court.html
https://dustinczarny.com/
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Make sure you...2025-05-231h 02The Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 31 - 5/15/25HUGE PROGRAM TODAY!!!!
We start off with Onondaga County Executive, Bill Fitzpatrick, and he explains the charges for the Westhill lacrosse students and new information on the Robert Brooks corrections case.
https://da.ongov.net/bio/
We go "back in the day" with long time journalist, Sean Kirst, and his new endeavor Central Currant
https://centralcurrent.org/
and we talk to Syracuse Mayorial Candidate, Chol Majok on his ideas for the City of Syracuse.
https://www.cholmajok.com/
To ask Jim a question or to...2025-05-161h 03The Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 30 - 5/8/25On this weeks program we talk to Royale Scudari, executive director of the CNY Lime & Tick Born Disease Alliance about how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you do have a tick on you and your pets!
https://cnylymealliance.org/
and we go "back in the day" with the one and only George Kilpatrick! We talk about his career and pay homage to 2 long time collogues Ken Jackson and Van Robinson.
https://inspirationforthenation.com/
To ask Jim a question or to join our conversation emai...2025-05-081h 06The Jim Reith Show UnleashedBONUS SYRACUSE MAYOR ELECTION EPISODE - The Jim Reith Show Unleashed - Episode 29B - 5/5/25Here it is!!! The special Syracuse City Mayor Election Bonus Special with interviews from Democrats Pat Hogan and Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens and Republican Thomas Babilon.
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2025-05-0541 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 29 - 5/1/25On today's program we talk to Grant Reeher, a Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University. He talks about the student visa's being revoked and the political climate on the college campus.
https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/directory/grant-reeher
We talk to Rome, NY Mayor, Jeffery Lanigan, on the new billion dollar Chobani plant on it's way to Rome.
https://mayorlanigan.com/
and we go "back in the day" with the the morning talk legends, Ted & Amy from 93Q.
https://www.93q.com/tedandamy/
To ask Jim...2025-05-011h 05The Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 28 - 4/24/25On today's program we talk to Syracuse Mayoral candidates Pat Hogan and Thomas Babilon. Jim talks with them on what their major concerns are for the city and what they would like to do if elected.
Also Jim and Producer Bill talk about spring break, the YAYHOO of the week and the mighty METALLICA!!!!
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And for your JR merch: TheJimReithShowUnleashed.com2025-04-2558 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 27 - 04/17/25On this edition of the podcast Jim & Producer Bill talk about his vacation that he is on as we speak.
We check in and go "back in the day" with Onondaga County Legislator and former journalist, Julie Abbot.
https://www.onondagarlcc.com/julie-abbott-district-6
and we check in with local author, Jeff Kramer, about his new book "Mud Season"
https://jeffmkramer.com/book-1
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Make sure you are connected to us o...2025-04-1747 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 26 - 4/10/25HUGE program this week!!!
Frank Malfitano announces the 2025 Syracuse International Jazz Fest!!!
https://syracusejazzfest.com/
And we go back to back with the Onondaga County Executive, Ryan McMahon and Syracuse City Mayor, Ben Walsh.
Jim discusses Micron, the aquarium and DestiNY with C.E. McMahon and Jim talks about the Syracuse Housing Authority, Maria Regina College and we get a preview of the Syracuse City budget with Mayor Walsh!
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Make sure...2025-04-101h 10The Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 25 - 4/3/25This week Jim goes "back in the day' with NBC 3 anchor Matt Mulcahy
https://cnycentral.com/station/people/matt-mulcahy
and we talk to the President of the MOST, Lauren Kochen, and catch up with what's new at the museum!!
https://www.most.org/
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...2025-04-031h 04The Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 24 - 3/27/25On today's program, Syracuse Mets General Manager Jason Smorol gives us a preview of the 2025 season at beautiful NBT Bank Stadium which opens April 1.
https://www.milb.com/syracuse
and Janice McKenna joins us to talk about a fund raiser for monuments to honor fallen CNY Law Enforcement Officers Lt. Hoosock and Officer Jensen.
https://www.tipphill.org/officer-memorial
Also Jim & Bill discuss the fire at Mary Regina College, Foreigner, the WWE and a few movies... all here on The Jim Reith Show Unleashed Podcast
To...2025-03-2849 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 23 - 3/20/25After a week hiatus the program is back!!!
Long time Syracuse sports journalist Brent Axe joins the program to talk about the abysmal Syracuse Basketball season and what to look forward to in Fran Brown's sophomore season as head Syracuse Football coach.
https://www.facebook.com/BrentAxeMedia/
and we go "back in the day" with Chris Trapper!!! Chris was a performer for the "Jim Reith Show Christmas Spectacular" back in the day. We catch up with him and preview his new record "Watching Sparks Fly By"
https://www...2025-03-201h 07The Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 22 - 3/6/25On today's program we go "back in the day" with Oswego State Professor and author Maggie Simone. She talks about the difficulties of being an educator in this political climate.
https://a.co/d/hQsGAUK
We also talk to Chow Downey about the 20 year anniversary and final St. Baldrick's event at Kitty Hoynes in Downtown Syracuse.
https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/848/2025
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Make sure you are connected to...2025-03-0651 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 21 - 2/27/25On today's episode Jim talks to his daughter, Mary Reith, about her health blog that she came up with to help combat poor college eating habits.
maryreith.wixsite.com/my-site-1
https://www.instagram.com/healthwmaryreith/
Also we go "Back in the day" with former Producer David Crider, now Dr. David Crider from SUNY Oswego.
To for information on Producer Bill's run for NSCSD School Board:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573714496440
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On this episode of UNLEASHED we talk to Meteorologist Mike Brookins about the crazy weather we have been experiencing. Onondaga County Legislator Mo Brown talks about his dislike for the county aquarium project and Rob Stacey from Goliathcon joins Jim to talk about what’s hot in the collectible world and his upcoming convention this weekend at the CNY Family Sports Center.
Tickets and more info can be found here for Goliathcon:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goliathcon-comic-convention-tickets-1044215826647?aff=erelpanelorg
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2025-02-2044 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 19 - 2/13/25Another PACKED edition of The Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED!!!!!!
Syracuse City School District Superintendent, Anthony Davis joins us on a discussion about cell phones in class and the possible changes with the Department of Education and we go "back in the day" with a news media roundtable with Dave Bullard, Christie Casiano and Dan Cummings.
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And for you...2025-02-1345 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 18 - 2/6/25On this episode we delve into some of the Executive Orders given by our President with SU Professor Grant Reeher and we go "back in the day" with our good friend and Syracuse Jazz Fest Director, Frank Malfitano.
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2025-02-0648 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 17 - 1/30/25On this episode of the podcast we have a long conversation with freshman Congressman John Mannion. He gives us the inside on what it's like in the first weeks of his term.
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2025-01-3059 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 16 - 1/23/25Jim talks to "Just" Joe Altier, Syracuse based musician and content creator about what happened when TikTok went down and his thoughts on what's to come. Jim also talks to two CNY residents, a democrat, Drew Matyasik and Trump supporters, Bridget and Dr. Casey Fallon on their trip to DC for the inauguration.
https://www.instagram.com/justjoesyracuse/
https://www.instagram.com/drew.matyasik63/
https://fallonoralsurgery.com/
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2025-01-2354 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 15 - 1/16/25Another HUGE program! We start off with Dr. Andrew Vander Yacht from SUNY E.S.F., he talks about the horrific fires in LA and how us in NY could very soon have the same issues. Also we catch up with Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh in his final year in office. Jim discusses the housing crisis, issues with DestiNY and other issues that are arising in his final year. To ask Jim a question email JimReithUnleashed@gmail.com and to help us support the show go to TheJimReithShowUnleashed.com for your REITH merch!!!!
2025-01-1646 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 14 - 1/9/25On our first episode of 2025 we go behind the scenes with Michael Benny of CNY Central and we talk to Syracuse.com's Charlie Miller about pizza and diners! www.thejimreithshowunleashed.com for a wide variety of merch and to ask Jim a question - JimReithUnleashed@gmail.com
2025-01-0959 minThe Jim Reith Show UnleashedThe Jim Reith Show Unleashed Episode 11 - 12/19/24Another packed show!!! We start off with former humor writer for The Post Standard in Syracuse, Jeff Kramer, he talks about his upcoming book and his road after back surgery. We go back in the day with Julie Leone from the 443 Social Club & Lounge to talk about her unique performance space and ways you can help keep the 443 alive. go to 443socialclub.com. From Broadway in Syracuse, Christina Rodgers talks about what is on the horizon for Broadway shows coming to the Landmark Theater. All of this and a preview of the Christmas Day Unleashed podcast!!! To ask Jim...2024-12-1949 min