🎙️ Lake George This Week – The Great Pizza Showdown!

Episode Title:
🍕 Who Has the Best Pizza in Lake George?

Summary:
This week, Jim slices into the Top 5 Pizza Spots in Lake George — featuring laughs, local flavor, and one unforgettable delivery by the pool. If you love pizza, stories, and small-town charm, this one’s for you!

In This Episode:

• 🍕 Giuseppe’s Pizzeria: Traditional, cheesy goodness with garlic knots to die for
• 🍕 Pizza Jerks: Bold toppings, funky name, unforgettable pies
• 🍕 Mezzaluna’s: Wood-fired elegance with a street-food soul
• 🍕 Capri Pizzeria: Classic family-run favorite with killer sauce
• 🍕 Number One Pizza: Affordable, reliable, and surprisingly amazing

Local Business Spotlight:
💈 The Barber Parlor in Hudson Falls

• Book Jamie on the Booksy app
• Walk in or schedule
• Tell her Jim sent you for the best cut in town

Local Music Spotlight:
🎸 Seize Atlantis — Live Saturday night at The Grateful Den in Glens Falls

Call to Action:
👥 Want to be a guest or sponsor on the show? Visit LakeGeorgeThisWeek.com
📢 Share this episode with friends, family, and every pizza lover you know!

Next Week’s Tease:
🍽️ We’re diving into Family-Friendly Things To Do in Lake George — from mini golf to boat rides, and everything in between.

Mini Golf Madness – Putt Putt Like a Pro in Lake George!
🎤 Hosted by: Jim Mullen
📅 Release Date: June 10, 2025

What’s in This Episode:

• A hilarious story about Jim’s mini golf misadventures (ice cream + koi pond = chaos)
• The top mini golf spots in Lake George: Pirate’s Cove, Goony Golf, Around the World & more
• Tips for family-friendly fun all weekend long
• Local Business Spotlight:
  ✂️ The Barber Parlor in Hudson Falls – Book with Jamie via the Booksy App. Tell her Jim sent you!

🎯 Call to Action:
Do you have a Lake George business, event, or story worth sharing? We want you on the podcast!
Reach out at 👉 LakeGeorgeThisWeek.com

🔥 Teaser for Next Week:
🍕 Pizza Wars! – We’re finding the best pizza in Lake George. Will your go-to slice make the list? Tune in next week!

This week, Jim trades in his mic for a 9-iron and hits the greens! We're talking about the Top 10 Golf Courses within 15 miles of Lake George Village. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a lost-ball enthusiast, there’s a course for you. Expect golf jokes, bad swings, and an honest look at the local links that make this area a golfer’s paradise.

⛳ Featured Golf Spots (Mentioned):

• Top of the World Golf Resort
• Cronin’s Golf Resort
• Queensbury Country Club
   (And more!)

💈 Local Business Spotlight:
The Barber Parlor – Hudson Falls
Jamie keeps Jim podcast-ready every week. Book through the Booksy App and tell her Jim sent you for the best cut of your life.

📣 Call to Action:
Know a local business, artist, or hidden gem that needs some spotlight? Want to be featured?
👉 Head to LakeGeorgeThisWeek.com and send us a message.

🧀 Tease for Next Episode:
We’re tossing out the golf clubs and picking up a slice—next week is all about The Best Pizza Parlors in the Lake George Area. Will your favorite make the cut?

Episode Summary:
In this special Americade episode of Lake George This Week, Jim welcomes the biggest motorcycle rally in the country to our small town with big charm. From safety tips and a personal story about laying down his bike, to a quick dive into the history of Americade, this episode is revved up and ready to roll.

What You'll Hear This Week:

• Jim’s motorcycle safety reminder (and that time he met a deer mid-ride)
• The fast and fascinating history of Americade
• Local Business Spotlight: The Barber Parlor in Hudson Falls – Jamie keeps Jim podcast ready! Book on the Booksy app
• A big thank you to the thousands of bikers visiting Lake George
• Our sponsor spotlight: GoBrunch – the best customizable Zoom alternative
• A hilarious story about running out of gas in the mountains with no cell service
• How you can be featured on the podcast!

Sponsor Links:

• 💈 The Barber Parlor – Hudson Falls
  Book with Jamie on the Booksy app. Tell her Jim sent you!
• 💻 GoBrunch – The best Zoom alternative for creators and community builders.
  https://gobrunch.com/?ref=Jim

Get Involved:
Want to be featured on the podcast? Got an event, business, or story?
📬 Visit: LakeGeorgeThisWeek.com

Memorial Day Weekend in Lake George – The Summer Season Begins!

Hosted by: Jim Mullen
Release Date: [Insert Date]

In This Episode:

• Memorial Day Weekend is here — and so is the cold? ☃️
• Everything's open: mini golf, arcades, rides, lake activities, food and more!
• Hilarious story about trying to start summer in 40-degree weather
• Local Business Spotlight: The Barber Parlor in Hudson Falls — book Jamie on the Booksy app
• Call to action for local businesses, personalities, and politicians to get featured
• Sneak peek at next week's Best Pizza in Lake George episode 🍕

📍 Local Business Spotlight:
✂️ The Barber Parlor – Hudson Falls, NY
Jamie keeps Jim podcast-ready! Walk-ins welcome or book on the Booksy App.
Just say, “Jim sent me.”

📢 Call to Action:

Are you a local business owner, town official, event organizer, or just someone with a good story?
 🎤 I want to feature YOU on Lake George This Week!
Head over to LakeGeorgeThisWeek.com and email me directly to get on the show or become a sponsor.

Ice Cream Brain Freeze & The Best Local Scoop!

This week, Jim braves the cold for that first glorious ice cream cone of the season — and yes, there was a brain freeze involved. We're talking about his favorite local ice cream parlors (links below), plus a Local Business Spotlight on The Barber Parlor in Hudson Falls — where Jamie keeps Jim podcast-ready and is now rocking a bigger team to handle all the walk-ins.

🔥 Highlights:

• Jim's April Ice Cream Survival Story 🍦❄️
• The Ultimate Local Ice Cream List 
• Why The Barber Parlor is the spot for your next fresh cut ✂️
• Call for interesting guests — are YOU next?
• Teasers for upcoming episodes: Best Pizza, Best Mini Golf, Best Family Spots!

✂️ Local Business Spotlight:
[The Barber Parlor – Jamie's Shop Booksy App

🎤 Know someone with a great story in the Lake George area?
                                          Email The Show Here

📲 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share to stay up to date on all the best eats, events, and weird weather ice cream adventures.

Spring is finally pushing winter out the door (kind of), and we’re here for it! In this episode of Lake George This Week, Jim shakes off his seasonal depression, makes a strong case for leg shaving, and gets you hyped for the return of sunshine, music, and outdoor beers.

We’ve got:

• A hilarious opening monologue about emerging from hibernation
• Our Barber Parlor spring grooming ad spot
• The first signs of spring events, including Cabin Fever Days, Easter brunches, trout season, and live music
• A sneak peek at what’s reopening in April

What’s actually opening in April? From mini-golf to marina season—don’t miss next week’s spring launch guide!

Support the Show:
Enjoy the show? Share it with your crew and leave us a review—it helps more people find us!

🎙️ We’re looking for sponsors and interesting locals to interview!
Email: [email protected]

🎙️ Lake George This Week – Brain Freeze, Barbers, and the Buzz of Spring!

Hosted by: Jim Mullen
Episode Title: “Spring Ice Cream Brain Freeze & Getting Podcast Ready”
Published: [Insert Date]

Episode Summary:

Spring is in the air (kind of), and the ice cream shops are waking up from their winter hibernation! In this hilarious and heartwarming episode, Jim shares a story about the annual ritual of rushing to get that first scoop of ice cream—only to suffer the wrath of an early-season brain freeze.

Plus:

• Why Jamie at The Barber Parlor is the secret weapon behind Jim’s podcast-ready look.
• How YOU can help grow the show by sharing, suggesting guests, or becoming a sponsor.
• A sneak peek at what’s coming up as shops and attractions begin to open for the season in Lake George!

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Welcome to Lake George This Week!
• 01:30 – Jim vs. Spring Brain Freeze 🍦😵
• 05:45 – Shoutout to Jamie at The Barber Parlor 💈 (Booksy app – tell them Jim sent you!)
• 07:15 – How you can support the podcast 🎧
• 09:00 – Upcoming episode teaser: shops & attractions are opening soon! 🛍️🌞
• 10:00 – Funny closing: Ice cream trauma and life lessons

Links & Mentions:

• 💈 The Barber Parlor – Book with Jamie via the Booksy App and let them know Jim sent you!
• 📲 Share the podcast! Tell your friends, family, and local business owners!
• 📩 Want to be a guest or sponsor? Email or DM Jim on social!

Lake George This Week – 

• Women’s History Month – Celebrating the incredible achievements of women and, of course, their ability to correct our driving habits.
• Local Events This Week:
  • International Women's Day March – Show your support and celebrate the strength and achievements of women.
  • Weekend Hockey – Adirondack Thunder is heating up the ice as the season pushes toward playoffs.
  • Great Food Weekend – Special restaurant menus in honor of Women’s Month (perfect excuse to eat out).
  • Local Music Scene – From classic rock to acoustic sets, the lineup is stacked this weekend!
  • Free Day at the Museum – A chance to explore Lake George history for free!
• Shoutout to Our Sponsors:
  • The Barber Parlor – Want to look podcast-ready like Jim? Book an appointment with Jamie at The Barber Parlor using the Booksy app. Tell them Jim sent you!
  • (Your Business Here!) – Looking to promote your local business to an engaged audience? We’re accepting sponsors!
• Support the Podcast!
  • Share the podcast with your family and friends—word of mouth keeps us going!
  • We’re looking for guests! Got a cool local story? Want to promote your business? Reach out to be on the show!
  • We need sponsors! Want your business featured? Let’s chat!

Next Week’s Teaser:

• The unofficial start of spring is here—the Lake George ice cream shops are opening! We’ll tell you where to get your first cone of the season and which spots are serving up the best flavors.

🎧 Facebook Group

• The Barber Parlor – Booksy App: 
• **Podcast Sponsorship In

Cabin fever is real, folks! In this episode, we talk about the winter carnivals, the legendary Marathon Dance, home shows, live music, and, of course, great food. I’ll also share my Local Business Spotlight featuring Jamie at The Barber Parlor, and in Tool Time with Jim, we revisit GoBrunch—a virtual meeting platform that doesn’t feel like a hostage situation.

Plus, we’re looking for local businesses to sponsor the show and interesting guests to join us! If you’ve got an event, business, or just a cool story to share, visit LakeGeorgeThisWeek.com and send me an email.

What’s in This Episode?

⏳ [00:00] Intro – Cabin Fever Chronicles

• Snow piles so high I saw a mountain goat climbing my driveway.
• Full conversations with the toaster—totally normal, right?
• The only cure? A jam-packed episode of Lake George This Week!