We are less than 10 days away from Christmas and smack-dab in the middle of Hanukkah!! Mazel Tov, True Believers, This is the Uticast, Episode #286, and this week we are joined by new GFOP Shae Brown, the Marketing and PR Specialist at Griffiss Institute, to talk about the Innovare Advancement Center!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about twitter arguments, ZOOM wedding action and some holiday housekeeping before breaking down the most-pressing news of the week, including the Electoral College casting their votes, the 1st batches of the Pfizer vaccine and the end of the Cleveland Indians. Then, Sam sits down with new GFOP, Shae Brown, the Marketing and PR Specialist at Griffiss Instituteto discuss the Innovate Achievement Center, changing the perception of Griffiss Institute and, weirdly, Call Of Duty. Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Evil Yoga, Paris Saint-Germain and water futures. Plus, CHEESE WILL SAVE YOUR BRAIN!!!

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We are only 17 days away from Christmas, True Believers, and I for one am not remotely prepared!! This is the Uticast, Episode #285, and this week we are joined by recurring GFOP, Ron Klopfanstein, of BeMoreWestmo, the Rome Sentinel and pretty much everywhere else!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about Faraday Cages, Outbreak the Movie and soap-opera's without sound, before breaking down the most-pressing news of the week, including the national coverage of the NY22 race, Warner Bros breaking movie theaters and Obama, Bush and Clinton taking the vaccine. Then, Sam sits down with returning GFOP, Ron Klopfanstein, to discuss his new column, "Seven Day Sentinel", adjusting to COVID and getting dragged on Talk of the Town. Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Bob Dylan, Smallpox, and Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul. Plus, Marrying pirate ghosts!!!

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Thanksgiving has passed us by and the bum-rum to Christmas begins in earnest, True Believers!! This is the Uticast, Episode #284, and this week we are joined by recurring GFOP, The Utica Zoo's resident "King of the Jungle", Mark Simon!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about Turkey Eggs, Pop-Punk music and Tenney-Brindisi updates, before breaking down the most-pressing news of the week, including Joe Biden's Animal Adventures, International News and a cornucopia of COVID-related stories. Then, Sam sits down with returning GFOP, Mark Simon, to discuss Christmas Decorating trends, being an "influencer husband" and the Bright Nights event, going on currently at the Utica Zoo!! Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Elton John, the EPA and Ralph Nader. Plus, MAFIA NAMES!!!

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It's a Very Digital Thanksgiving, True Believers, but that doesn't mean we aren't thankful for y'aII. This is the Uticast, Episode #283, and this week we are joined by returning GFOP, Carrie Bostick of Players of Utica, MWPAI and the Throwaway Lines Podcast!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about digital Thanksgiving, holiday shopping and Tenney-Brindisi updates, before breaking down the most-pressing news of the week, including Biden cancelling student loan, rising COVID cases in Oneida County and Barack Obama's Spotify playlist . Then, Sam sits down with returning GFOP, Carrie Bostick, to discuss returning to MWPAI, Players Theater @ Home, and her podcast. Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Arby's, Whipout! and Quentin Tarantino's new books. Plus, A Home Alone Reboot?!?!

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The Christmas Tree is up at Rockefeller Center, True Believers, and that can only mean one thing... it's almost Thanksgiving. This is the Uticast, Episode #282, and this week we are joined by Utica Common Councilperson for the 3rd Ward, Celeste Friend!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about the 2020 Teddy Bear Toss and brand new Made In Utica swag before breaking down the most-pressing news of the week, including the the shifting face of the Brindisi-Tenney results, The status of Trump lawsuits and Dan Le Batard being the GOAT . Then, Sam sits down with Utica 3rd Ward Common Councilperson, Celeste Friend, to discuss her time in the CUNY Education system, what motivated her to run for Common Council and her efforts to re-establish the 1992 term limits for Utica elected officials. Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Jack Nicholson, Richard Nixon and Francisco Pizzaro. Plus, PUT THE MUMMIES BACK!!

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I hope you enjoyed last week's Politics-Free episode, True Believers, because this week... we're gonna have to talk some politics. This is the Uticast, Episode #281, and this week we are joined by new GFOP, Kyle Riecker, of Utica College and Sustaining Utica!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about unseasonable weather, early Christmas commercials and the ethics of internet dunk-contests before breaking down the most-pressing news of the week, including the 2020 Presidential Election, Rising COVID cases in Oneida County and the sad passing of Alex Trebek. Then, Sam sits down with his former Utica College colleague Kyle Riecker to discuss his personal impact on the education department, the struggles of graduate school and his new project, Sustaining Utica, which examines how locally owned food businesses and farms have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Grey Wolves, Magic Mushrooms and Mysterious Radio signals!! Plus, The Laternflies are coming!!

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It's Election Day 2020, True Believers, and we're preparing ourselves with a very special NO POLITICS episode!! This is the Uticast, Episode #280, and this week we are joined by new GFOP, Anthony O'Connell, of Upper Feast!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about snowfall, daylight savings and mental health before breaking down the least-pressing news of the week, including Halloween Hangovers, Raisins in weird places and annoying songs. Then, Sam sits down with his longtime friend and new GFOP, Anthony O'Connell, to discuss their time waiting tables in New York, His career as a stand-up comic and his uber-successful Upper Feast Instagram!! Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Jesse Ventura, Justin Turner and Aladdin's Lamp!! Plus, MAILBAG QUESTIONS!!

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We are only 7 terrifying days away from Election Day 2020, True Believers, and we're preparing with a very Spooky Halloween Special!! This is the Uticast, Episode #279, and this week we are joined by new GFOP, Dan Rudolph!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about early voting, TV synergy and horror movies before breaking down the biggest news of the week, including Early Voting turnout nationwide, local gossip and the Great Chris Debate. Then, Sam sits down with new GFOP, Dan Rudolph, to discuss the blindspots in modern education, what he learned from his global travels and his ongoing juggling class at Handshake City!! Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Western Expansion, Real-life Horror stories and the worst costumes of 2020!! Plus, Turkeys & Mutant Crayfish!!

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Only 14 days away from Election Day 2020, True Believers, and even burglary won't stop your favorite podcasting pals from another great episode!! This is the Uticast, Episode #278, and this week we are joined by returning GFOP, Andrew Derminio, of Townsquare Media and River Hills Properties!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about donuts as breakfast food and the after-affects of burglary before breaking down the biggest news of the week, including Utica Halloween Guidelines, New Coronavirus spikes and the reopening of NY Movie Theaters. Then, Sam sits down with returning GFOP, Andrew Derminio, to discuss Real-Estate in the time of COVID, Election burnout and his new position at the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired!! Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Fife and Drum music, Originalism and Great Criminal Names. Plus, The Great 538 Candy Line-up!!

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Only 21 days away from Election Day 2020, True Believers... Doesn't it feel like Halloween has become an afterthought? ...Just me? Anyhow, This is the Uticast, Episode #277, and this week we are joined by returning GFOP, Heather Wasielewski, of the Mohawk Valley Little Explorers!!

On Tap This Week: Kevin and Sam start off with some Quick Thoughts about Spectrum internet, early voting and the Los Angeles Lakers before breaking down the biggest news of the week, including "shockingly-low" sports ratings, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and "Brain Fog". Then, Sam sits down with our missing co-host, Heather Wasielewski, to discuss mental health, Her voting plans and Her newest project, the Mohawk Valley Little Explorers!! Finally, the Lads come together for history lessons and some brief conversations about Christopher Columbus, Ron DeSanctis and Cannabis Seltzer. Plus, Save Gunnersaurus from Going Extinct!!

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