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Tell Me Your StoryBallston Spa's Roman Mangino, HS Musical Top Performer Award winnerBallston 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 category, along with castmate and friend Peter Hinckley, who portrayed FBI agent Carl Hanratty. In one of the final award presentations, Mangino was announced as one of this year’s Outstanding Lead Performers.
Amsterdam senior Lanelys Oviedo Roman j...2025-06-2235 min
Tell Me Your StoryLianelys Oviedo Roman - Proctor's High School Musical Theater top performerLast 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 Stefani.
With the honor, Lianelys is currently in New York City at The Juilliard School for 10 days of mentorship, auditions, and competition culminating with the June 23 National High School Musical Theatre Awards show, called The Jimmies, with this year's host, Josh Groban, at Broadway's...2025-06-2052 min
Stan and Shen ShowScotia Village Trustee Justin Cook talks June 27th celebration at Freedom ParkScotia 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...2025-06-2047 min
Stan and Shen ShowDarryl Leggieri of Discover Saratoga talks Belmont on Broadway 2025Stan 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.
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(00:01:45) - Looking...2025-06-1331 min
Stan and Shen ShowPODCAST BONUS: Bands on Belmont on Broadway a few days beforeStan 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 Broadway2025-06-0416 min
Stan and Shen ShowBelmont, poor driving and wedding dresses for ShenIt'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...2025-06-0334 min
Stan and Shen ShowNo fighting, Memorial Day, Music at SPAC and leading into Belmont WeekStan 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.2025-06-0131 min
Tell Me Your StoryKelsey Trudell - Sustainable Saratoga talks about our Earth, her travels and moreWhen 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 back to the area presented itself for her and her husband, Ben.
She talked about all the events that kicked off on April's Earth Day, to promoting the work of tiny pollinators during No Mow May to a Black Friday doorbuster t...2025-05-3049 min
Stan and Shen ShowSchool budgets - who won? who lost? How mad did Shen get at Stan?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 f...2025-05-2340 min
Tell Me Your StoryKayla Ek - Artist, curator and visionary of the Nightmare Marketplace on Jay StreetFor 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 howls for another marketplace event in May.
Kalya stopped by The Daily Gazette podcast studio to talk about the Nightmare Marketplace, her start as an artist, her vision for the marketplace, and how early she likes to put...2025-05-2139 min
Stan and Shen ShowWeekends, high school awards, champions, turning 21 and moreIt 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...2025-05-1530 min
Stan and Shen ShowCourtoom news, Newsie and a big suprise for ShenThe 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...2025-05-1030 min
Stan and Shen ShowNational Comic Book Day with Chad Arnold and NY Phoenix All-Stars, Gazette Game DayIt'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...2025-05-0149 min
Tell Me Your StoryMaggie Fronk, Wellspring - Shedding light on domestic violenceFor 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 mission, the history of Denim Day, and what everyone can do to help others who are in need of their services.
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(00:02:30) - Introduction to Wellspring and Denim Day(00:05:00) - 22 years at Wellspring(00:09:00) - W...2025-04-2938 min
Stan and Shen ShowShen returns talking time off, Wing Fest, Easter, Dyngus Day and food flightsShen 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...2025-04-2638 min
Stan and Shen ShowEden Stratton joins for Wing Fest talk with Michele Pawlik and Bob PurtellDaily 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
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Stan and Shen ShowJohn Norris talks 'Pint Sized' Top 4 Albums and upcoming Stewart's FlightsStan 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...2025-04-0351 min
Stan and Shen ShowTalking coaches, tasting cookies and ranking albumsThis 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 taste and rank four different Girl Scout cookies. Send in your top cookies to StanandShen@gmail.com
Then it was a Top 4 album challenge created by Stan that went...2025-03-2735 min
Tell Me Your StoryPaula Fidalgo - Author talks about her first book, being an entrepenuer and morePaula 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 as she decided to craft her first book of fiction "They Even Took My Shoes: How a journalist overcame betrayal, an abusive court system and kept her promise."
I sat down with...2025-03-2437 min
Stan and Shen ShowA Taste of Journalism with Tyler A. McNeil talking about local village electionsThis 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 need to support local journalism.
Stan talks about this week's guest on 'Tell Me Your Story' and there is always something about Shen's obsession with Taylor Swift.2025-03-2051 min
Tell Me Your StorySteve Derrick - a COVID artist reviews his front line employee portraitsFive 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 those portraits and sent them to the subjects free of charge, for months.
He said it helped him, but it also helped so many others - including myself and my family.
We both...2025-03-1333 min
Stan and Shen ShowIndiana Nash talks Proctors Bash, Stan and Shen talk Phoenix rivalry game and beerDaily 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 and a few sips during their visit.
Stan talked about his latest podcast 'Tell Me Your Story' and why this week's guest Steve Derrick hit home for him and his family.
Shen...2025-03-1338 min
Stan and Shen ShowCOVID-19 anniversary stories with Andrew Pugliese, Daily Gazette news editorIt 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 how our lives changed.
There is good news, early on as Stan talks about the price of eggs and the duo are excited for the March 13 showdown between the NY Phoenix and...2025-03-0823 min
Tell Me Your StoryDaniel Nathan - Talks about 10 Movies that Changed America and the Academy AwardsFor 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 cutting room floor, his favorite films, and the upcoming Academy Awards.
His work is incomplete as he remains busy as a writer, editor, professor, and sports enthusiast, so I plan to invite him again to this podcast....2025-03-0146 min
Tell Me Your StoryTasha 'Freedom' McBride - Poet, Police Officer and now PhotographerFrom 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.
For the first time, McBride's photos will be displayed as part of an essay entitled “Broken Concrete.”
She was the first featured artist of the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission.
I called Tasha ‘Freedom’ McBride at her home in Maryland to...2025-02-2828 min
Stan and Shen ShowNY Phoenix co-owner Sam Clifford talks opening weekend plans in SchenectadyNY 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 legendary basketball court that the Phoenix will play on, the players, working with his wife, Rebecca, and giving us an exclusive—the name of the Phoenix mascot!
Stan and Shen talk about some good news, an end to...2025-02-2738 min
Stan and Shen ShowTalking Belmont on Broadway 2.0 with Todd ShimkusBefore 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 Broadway. Sorry, there is no scoop this week.
After a new catchy intro, Stan asked Shen about Valentine's Day and her thoughts on this year's Belmont on Broadway before our...2025-02-2049 min
Tell Me Your StoryProfessor Winston Grady-Willis, founder of Black Studies at Skidmore CollegeWinston 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 2019 with his wife, Lisa Grady-Willis, program director and teaching professor of intergroup relations, at Skidmore College.
I sat down with Professor Grady-Willis on campus to talk about his journey and the role of Black History Month and Black Studies on campus and beyond.2025-02-1535 min
Stan and Shen ShowThe results from Chocolate, Chowder and the busy week for Stan and ShenStan and Shen had a busy week with fun, news, watching the Super Bowl, breaking down the halftime show.
They discuss a long Friday, enjoying Ballston Spa's Chocolate Fest before racing back for a reported shooting at Saratoga Springs Police Headquarters.
Next up was news and fun at Chowderfest.
They discuss the Super Bowl and the halftime show, and both select the Buffalo Bills for next year.
This week, they delve into Shenan's stories in Saratoga County, court appearances, politics, and visiting Frank Gallo Florist for Biz Beat.
Shenan...2025-02-1339 min
Stan and Shen ShowTalking Saratoga Chowderfest and coffee and ice cream...It's a big weekend of food happenings in Saratoga County and Daily Gazette staffers Stan Hudy and Shenandoah Briere can't get enough of it... well, Stan can't.
They talk about Saratoga's annual Chowderfest or as Shenan says Chowdah... news about pedestrian traffic safety, different chowders, soups, Shenan taking it off.... but Stan is thrilled to have his O.G. host, his wife, Reda filling in for the coverage.
They talk about coffee consumption, Dunkin' badges, Stewart's coffee, mascot, and a Daily Gazette ice cream flavor?
Full of flavor and laughs!2025-02-0626 min
Stan and Shen ShowTalking Chocolate Fest, our anniversary and can chocolate make you sad?It is the 1st anniversary of the unofficial start of The Stan and Shen show as they talk about their first event together, the Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest.
Of course, Stan remembered...Shen didn't. But there were presents AND a look back at the saddest Shen video interview EVER recorded... they ran out of chocolate at a stop last year ... as she was in line.
They talk chocolate, lots of chocolate, coffee, coverage beverages and their game plan for the Feb. 7 Chocolate Fest where they will be once again!
Replaying Shen so sad...2025-02-0619 min
Stan and Shen ShowJudging the Soup Stroll - Talking big bites!Stan and Shen recap their roles as celebrity judges during the 9th annual Schenectady Soup Stroll as they tasted 30 different entries throughout downtown.
They recap their own Top 3 entries, along with many honorable mentions.
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Stan and Shen ShowSoup's On! Talking Soup Fest and Soup Stroll this weekendStan and Shenan are hot about soup with a 1-2 punch of soup festivals, the Soup Stroll in Schenectady and Soup Fest in Amsterdam.
Stan stopped out in Amsterdam to talk to Rob Spagnola and Michele Pawlik from the city's Tourism, Marketing, & Recreation Department at Lyon Den Bar & Grill, where Dan Nelli spoke about his two-time 'Most Unique Soup' entry - Mushroom, Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder.
Stan and Shenan talked about game planning their Schenectady Soup Stroll judging pre-game plans, and letting Soup Stroll attendees know that Newsie will be available for photos and fun in...2025-01-2338 min
Stan and Shen ShowPreviewing Soup Stroll with Maureen NeufeldThings are heating up on the podcast as Stan and Shen invite Maureen Neufeld from the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation into the studio (audio fixed in upcoming episodes, I promise) and talk about all the ingredients it takes for a successful Soup Stroll on Jan. 25 in Downtown Schenectady.
Things came together nicely in the studio, and Maureen had an announcement for Stan and Shen to share regarding the Jan. 25 event that was very well received.
The group talked about soup likes, dislikes, and more, so get your fill.2025-01-1536 min
Stan and Shen ShowPreviewing the 25th Daily Gazette wedding extravaganza with Tracy PaigeShenan is on assignment, so Daily Gazette advertising representative and event planner Tracy Paige stopped in for a delightful conversation about the Sunday, Jan. 12, 25th annual Daily Gazette wedding show at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
Learn about Tracy's event planning experience and a preview of the huge, new, bigger, and better-than-ever Silver Anniversary wedding show.2025-01-1017 min
Stan and Shen ShowPreviewing the 2024 Schenectady County Holiday ParadeStan and Shen decided to launch their podcast after being asked to MC the 'second stage' of one of the largest nighttime holiday parades in the Northeast -- The 2024 Schenectady County Holiday parade.
Shenan could not be more excited, and Stan is a bit nervous but shares her enthusiasm.
There are plenty of laughs, some gaffs, but that is what you get when these two team up.2024-12-1729 min
Stan and Shen ShowWrapping a bow on the 2025 Schenectady Holiday ParadeStan and Shen have finally warmed up after completing their MC duties on the second stage of the Schenectady County Holiday Parade, and the smiles are still frozen on their faces.
They recap the fun and the many challenges and hope that they are asked back again (to a warmer stage).
The recap, just before Thanksgiving is full of thanks and more than a few laughs.2024-11-2622 min
The Parting Schotts PodcastLooking back at Belmont Stakes Festival at Saratoga with MacAdam, Briere, HudyOn the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” Daily Gazette of Schenectady (N.Y.) sports editor Ken Schott looks back at the Belmont Stakes Festival at Saratoga Race Course. Schott is joined by his Gazette colleagues, horse racing writer Mike MacAdam, news reporter Shenandoah Briere and photographer/videographer Stan Hudy.
“The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://www.dailygazette.com/sports/parting_schotts/.
Contact Ken Schott by email at schott@dailygazette.com. Follow him on X and Threads @slapschotts.2024-06-1233 min
The Parting Schotts PodcastLooking back at the 2021 sports year; remembering John MaddenOn the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott reviews the 2021 sports year with Sports Editor Michael Kelly, and staff writers Stan Hudy, Mike MacAdam and Adam Shinder.
Schott also offers a tribute to NFL icon John Madden, who died Tuesday.
“The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts.2021-12-2944 min
The Parting Schotts PodcastTalking high school football, Kentucky DerbyOn the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott looks back at the high school football “Fall II” season with Sports Editor Michael Kelly and staff writers Stan Hudy and Adam Shinder.
Staff writer Mike MacAdam joins the show to preview Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
“The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts/.2021-04-3037 min
The Parting Schotts PodcastTalking college basketball with Killings, Kelly; high school football with HudyOn the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks with new UAlbany men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings.
Sports editor Michael Kelly joins the show to discuss Killings’ hiring, plus the latest on the Siena men’s and women’s basketball programs.
Then, staff writer Stan Hudy discusses Week 2 of the high school football season.
“The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts/.2021-03-2647 min
The Parting Schotts PodcastA look back at the year in sports in a pandemicOn the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott takes a look back at the year in sports.
Joining Schott will be Daily Gazette sports colleagues: Sports Editor Michael Kelly and staff writers Mike MacAdam, Jim Schiltz, Adam Shinder and Stan Hudy.
“The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts/.2020-12-3048 min