"Summertime and the livin' is easy."

...

Wait a second... that's not true at all!!

In fact, I'm just now realizing it's already halfway thru August. Gross.

Seems like a good time, maybe, to take a break and join us for The Uticast, Episode #60 as we're joined by GFOP André Short to help us get ready for TedXUtica 2016, taking place on September 10th!!

This week's episode of the Uticast is brought to you by TedXUtica.

Go to tedxutica.com and get your tickets for before they're sold out!!

On Tap This Week: Sam and Kevin catch us up on all the big announcement for the week, including the Hanna Park Poké Party, The Franklin Square Film Series Presentation of "Ghostbusters" and the all new Made in Utica HQ in Downtown Utica. Then, Cliff Montanye joins the Lads for a long-form conversation on the dangers of depression, the reality of panic attacks and ways we can find joy in our day-to-day lives. Afterwards, Sam sits down with TedXUtica organizer and long-time GFOP André Short to discuss the changing face of education and the joys of the Olympics, before helping us get excited for TedXUtica 2016 on September 10th, 2016. Finally, The Boys lighten the mood by tasting all the new Lay's Potato Chip flavors, before (finally) diving into everyone's current favorite pop-culture phenomenon, "Stranger Things".

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back on iTunes...

Or Soundcloud, 315Live.fm, MadeInUtica.com, etc....

Anyhow, We're back once again, it's Episode #59

and this week, we're talking with our Franklin Square pals,

Mike Flores and Mario Restive of Nomad Cinema!!!

On Tap This Week: Sam and Kevin continue their on-going discussion about the cultural maelstrom known as wedding season, before preparing themselves for the second edition of the Franklin Square Film Series, featuring Sam's all-time favorite movie, Jaws. Then, Cliff Montanye joins the Lads to breakdown some of the Olympics most intriguing "fringe" sporting events, including such crowd favorites as handball, judo and... air-pistol?? That can't be right... Afterwards, Sam sits down with the minds behind Nomad Cinema, Mike Flores and Mario Restive, as they discuss the most important jobs on a film set, their experience at Full Sail University and where they plan on taking Nomad in the future. Finally, the Boys discuss cellphones and their place in the classroom, before offering the youth of america some better suggestions on how to waste time in class.

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Oh my!! It's a not-so-hostile takeover, Folks!!!

Welcome back to the Uticast, this is Episode #58

and this week, we're getting hyped up for

the 2016 CNY COMEDY CUP with our good friends,

Will Phillips and Phil Farda!!!

This episode of the Uticast is brought to you

by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam sit down to recap the Wedding of GFOP Andy Sullivan and last week's Franklin Square Film Series presentation of "Jurassic Park." Then, the Boys are joined by their first Three-Time guest, the infamous Phil Farda, to discuss the pros and cons of self-driving cars, responding to text messages with phone calls and the upcoming 2016 CNY Comedy Cup. Afterwards, Sam sits down with the very funny comedian and writer, Will Philips to discuss his time in Los Angeles, the struggles of making it as a writer and his biggest comedy influences. Finally, The Lads battle it out with "The Will & Phil Connection" in a no-holds barred debate about Weddings, getting trapped in elevators and obviously, Twin Peaks.

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Lights, Camera.. Get ready for action, folks!!

This is the Uticast, Episode #57 and this week, we're getting ready

for the Franklin Square Film Series with crazy-underrated filmmaker and GFOP Tom Knudsen!!

This episode of the Uticast

is brought to you by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad

On Tap This Week: Sam and Kevin start the show off by covering family vacations and the strange magical oddity known as the Enchanted Forest Water Safari. where the fun stops at six. Then, Cliff Montanye joins the boys to debate the merits of the Apple Watch, the impending sale of the Uptown Theater and the booing of Bernie Sanders. Afterwards, Sam sits down with the excellent and extremely talented Tom Knudsen to discuss Jurassic Park, George Lucas and the power of mainstream cinema. Finally, the Lads dig in deep to theorize about Dave Matthews Band, Green Day and the ubiqitous phenomenon of seemingly important things losing their luster with the passage of time.

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What... Just because we're feeling a little under the weather,

You think we're gonna miss an episode of hot podcasting action?

NO SIR... or Madam.

Welcome back to the Uticast, This is episode #56 and this week,

we're talking food with the help of the brilliant Vincent Petronio,

Chef de Cuisine at The Tailor and the Cook!!

This week's episode of the Uticast is brought to you

by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

On Tap This Week, Sam and Kevin preview the upcoming Franklin Square Film Series, while Famo tries to fight through a dreaded bout of summer sickness. Then, Cliff Montanye joins the boys to discuss going to the movies, the rising cost of living for... ugggh... "millennials" and the very real possibility of never retiring. Afterwards, Sam sits down with Vincent Petronio, Chef de Cuisine of The Tailor and the Cook, to talk Ford pickup trucks, Farm-to-Table restaurants and his inspiration for becoming a chef. Finally, the Lads circle the wagons to determine what they'd eat for their last meals and mourn the dying trend of the family dinner.

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The mighty white whale has been vanquished!!

Boilermaker 2016 is over and that means business is about to pick up.

Welcome back to the Uticast, Episode #55, and this week, we're celebrating the return of our good friend, the man behind the "UC's With Zee" web-series, Anthony "Zee" Donaldson!!

This Episode is brought to you by the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

The next Beer & Wine Train leaves the station this Friday, July 15th!!

Ms. Higgins is stuck at the office, so Cliff Montanye is back this week to assist us as we try to steer that big battleship we call life.

On Tap This Week, Sam and Kevin are joined right out of the gate by "Mr. Made in Utica" Justin Parkinson to help the boys recap the 2016 Boilermaker 15k from three different perspectives... and to tease a brand-new Made In Utica project for the summer-time. Then, Cliff shares his Boilermaker experience as a first-timer, before attempting to help the boys cope with a Hillary-Trump election season. Afterwards, Sam welcomes Anthony "Zee" Donaldson back to the show to discuss music festivals, professional wrestling and his excellent weekly web-series, UC's With Zee. Finally, the Lads struggle to grasp the finer aspects of Pokemon GO before delving into the murky world that is the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

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Content never takes a holiday, folks.

It doesn't matter if it's Independence Day, Arbor Day or George Romero's Day of the Dead; You can be sure that as long as it's Tuesday, it'll be time for another brand-new episode of the Uticast.

Episode #54 is on deck and this week, we're changing up the format just a bit to talk with Andrew Sullivan, live on location from his bachelor party in Old Forge!!

No Higgins, Parkinson, Montanye or Reilly this week.

We can't be forcing these fine folks to come in on a holiday.

On tap this week, Sam and Kevin discuss the impending spectacular nonsense of "Independence Day: Resurgence" before confronting the strange, old-man theory that "Our Generation doesn't do bachelor parties correctly." Then, the Boys discuss the 39th Annual Boilermaker Road Race, Apple's impending purchase of Tidal and the UN Human Rights Council's recent resolution declaring the internet to be a basic human right. Afterwards, We take a special look inside the bachelor party of For The Lads correspondent/Kevin's younger brother, Andy Sullivan to discuss his thoughts on building a successful marriage, his level of involvement with wedding planning and the story of how he popped the big question. Finally, the Lads discuss the winners and losers of "BachelorStock 2016" and the oddly American absurdity that is the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, before closing up with some special July 4th Over/Unders.

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The sweet, sweet smell of summer is all-around us.

Where we're from, the birds sing a pretty song

and there's always music in the the air.

Episode #53 has arrived and this week, we're talking with

J. Caroline Williams about the Levitt AMP Utica Music Series!!

Erin Higgins returns from her stint on the DL and she's swinging for the fences from the very first pitch.

On tap this week, Kevin and Sam talk about branching out into the world of sports on the premier episode of "For The Lads" before delving into the "joys of the internet". Then, Erin joins the boys to discuss her traumatic foot injury and her new job (and Jose Reyes for some reason...) before recapping Brexit and all the potential fallout. Afterwards, Sam sits down with J. Caroline Williams to discuss the pros of waking up early, Rust to Green Utica and how We were chosen as one of 15 cities to host the Levitt AMP Music Series. Finally, The Crew debates the best options for steaming music in a digital world and whether or not we'll ever see textbook free schools, before Erin tries to pretend she wrote "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" by John Parr.

She did not. No matter what she says.

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Midnight Special, coming right at ya, folks.

Welcome to the premier episode of FOR THE LADS,

our brand-new sports podcast where we celebrate our insane love

of pointless games.

Saturday is for the boys, but Sunday is #ForTheLads

On tap this week, hosts Sam Famolaro and Kevin Sullivan sit down with FTL Sports NBA Correspondant, Andy Sullivan to unpack all the insanity that was the 2016 NBA Finals, before diving into the smoking-hot NBA offseason. Afterwards, The Lads tackle a grab bag of sports topics, including the highly-mediocre New York Yankees, the rise and fall of the XGames and the burning debate of whether NASCAR is a sport. Finally, Sam and Kevin sit down with PGA Correspondant "Sellout" Steve Anderson to discuss the cultural impact of Tiger Woods.

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send us a mailbag question at [email protected]

and always remember... to do it #ForTheLads

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You could fry an egg on that pavement, folks.

The streets are hot, but not as hot as our takes.

Welcome back to the Uticast, this is Episode #52

and we're talking about lead with special guest, Lana Nitti!!!

Erin Higgins is home recovering from a traumatic foot injury, so the Lads are going at it alone, in solidarity.

On tap this week, Sam and Kevin discuss Father's Day, lost afternoons and the Made in Utica Golf Tournament. Then, The Lads discuss World Refugee Day and its impact on the City of Utica before getting into LeBron James, the World Champion Cleveland Cavaliers and a very exciting NBA Finals. Afterwards, Sam sits down with the brilliant and charming Lana Nitti to discuss the importance of embracing science, her experience at TedXUtica and the growing danger of lead poisoning that's affect cities like ours around the country. Finally, the Boys come together to discuss dual-screen technology, astronauts and the evil delights of reading the comments section.

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