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The Coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON Frank Cristiano, brings you the number 1 rated conservative political podcast in all of Massachusetts, in all of New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, Delaware, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Nebraska... it doesn't matter, you are either with us or against us.
We have a heated debate on the war in Iran. What are we there to accomplish? I mentioned Trump wants "unconditional surrender" and to hold elections. The problem is, nobody has what we want in leadership. Going to war over nuclear weapons, overthrowing the government is lovely, but I ask, now what?
Frank and Dave talk about helping to put in a leader with similar goals to the US. In reality, that will be a challenge. We are controlling an area where oil can pass through, while gas prices continue to soar. Most conservatives say Trump has accomplished more in 16 months than Biden did in 4 years.
Midterm elections are looming, and Frank said that, based on historical data, Republicans will lose control of the House, meaning nothing will be passed by Trump. Over 2.6 million illegals have been deported, DOGE cut many programs draining budgets, the Somali Day Care Scandal in Minnesota, Mamdani becoming Mayor of NY City, AOC continuing to build her following. Dave said the midterms are crucial to Trump's continued success.
Frank and Dave enjoy making fun of me for asking about Quakers or what gerrymandering means. We talk about what the founders of our country would think if they had a time machine, traveled to today, and saw where our country is at.

College hockey playoffs are in full swing in Central New York, and in this episode, Scott and Jordy preview this weekend's matchups! The Colgate Raiders travel to New Hampshire to face the #12 Dartmouth Big Green in a best-of-three ECAC Quarterfinals series, while the #5 Utica Pioneers and #6 Hamilton College Continentals host NCAA First Round games!

Get the lowdown on all of these games right here on the Central New York Hockey Report Podcast!

Colgate: 2:00

Utica: 10:20

Hamilton 23:50

Rebel Republic, the top independent political talk show around is back with fury. The Coach David Schuman, Tyler King, all he does is train, teaches class, beat that ass, then provide sophisticated political analysis after are ready for an intense discussion.
Dave shares his articulated, intelligent, well thought out theory on why President Trump invaded Iran. Questioning our main allies, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, among others have distanced themselves.
Tyler brilliantly added how many of the governments in those countries and others have gone through significant regime changes over the years, causing them to look away. During Tyler’s research, he noticed most of Eastern Europe adjusting to new leadership.
Russia and others relied on Iran for many resources, Dave said this strategic attack will cause issues. Tyler, has strongly felt the US was giving Israel special treatment, cow towing to their needs.
My input…. Tyler has been RIGHT all along! Could we have possibly worked to keep Israel happy because as Frank Cristiano said, they deliver valuable intelligence about the Middle East? Located in a great area, Frank has stated they are an incredibly important ally.
Tyler, a political pundit, published many times over, laughed in silence as we thought he was obsessed with Israel and Trump doing everything they asked. The former captain, leader of his Model UN team, now senior correspondent for Rebel Republic, knew months ago we would join Israeli forces to attack Iran.
In 2 weeks, we took out the Ayatollah, 40 plus leaders and a monumental portion of their military. Israel went after the head of the snake, we targeted missile silos and nuclear weapons sites.
We bring a dominant political team, Dave and Tyler deliver an astounding breakdown over the last two weeks. Also, we discuss President Trump meeting with administrators, former coaches, and to save college sports.
Unfortunately, unhinged crazy people thought it was a good idea to go to NY City Mayor Mr. Mandani’s residence with a bag of IEDs. For people to think nothing of killing this man on a Saturday afternoon is disturbing and disgusting. Our troops are fighting overseas, while there was a mass shooting in Austin, Texas last weekend and now people want to drive by, hurling IEDs at the Mayor of NY City. I’m beyond crazy, and this is insanity.

In the next episode of the Small Town Life podcast, host Dave Warner sat down with local fitness experts and community advocates Elizabeth and Justin Hoffman to discuss their work with the Hoffman Wellness Collective and the upcoming First Responders Wellness Summit.

Justin, a firefighter with experience in personal training and athletic training, and Elizabeth, a certified personal trainer and sports performance specialist, shared insights into their journey—from opening a gym just before COVID to founding their nonprofit in 2024 to improve health equity and access to strength training in Herkimer County.

They highlighted successes like school-based programs that support youth mental health through exercise and community events, fostering family connections.

The conversation turned to the inaugural First Responders Wellness Summit, set for March 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Herkimer County Community College.

DIII Championship Saturday is upon us! In this episode, Scott, Jordy, and Chris Sugar from DIII Hockey News break down the Hamilton vs Williams, Utica vs Geneseo, and Oswego vs Hobart tournament finals and semifinals matchups! Keys to victory? What and who to look for? Statistics? We’ve got it all covered right here!

In the next episode of the Building Local Business podcast, host Carl Ulinski sits down with Joe Chilelli, the passionate owner behind the transformation of the iconic H.G. Munger Department Store building on Main Street in Herkimer, NY, into the bustling Mohawk Valley Community Market.

Joe shares his journey—from immigrating from Italy, building multiple businesses over 26 years in the Mohawk Valley, to purchasing the historic 1918 structure in 2018 and turning it into a multi-level destination. Facing a major setback when the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the planned opening, Joe pivoted brilliantly by adding an Italian market component, allowing the doors to open in July 2020 amid restrictions.

In this episode, Clinton native and CNY hockey standout Mia Lopata joins the show! Mia was the captain of the 2020 NYS champion Clinton Comets Girls Hockey Team and is currently the captain of the Quinnipiac Bobcats of the ECAC! We chat about her early hockey days in Clinton, the progression of her career at Quinnipiac, the Olympics, advice for young kids wanting to be hockey players, and much more!

The coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully recap the week in politics. From another assassination attempt on Trump to the USA Men's Hockey team winning gold and a joke that went viral, we cover it all. Like the Budget still not being completed, the midterm elections, and everyone losing their collective minds.

The Central New York Hockey Report Podcast delivers an exciting interview with Stefan Decosse, head coach of the 14th-ranked Colgate Raiders women's hockey team, just as the ECAC Tournament kicks off!

In Episode 43, host Scott Kinville chats with Coach Decosse about the Raiders entering as the No. 6 seed and hosting RPI (the 11th-seeded Engineers) in the opening round at Class of '65 Arena in Hamilton, N.Y. Colgate comes in hot, having won six of their last seven games—including two regular-season victories over RPI—and building momentum with a young roster that's gelling at the perfect time.

In this episode of Put a Mic In It!, host Ava Bently—pioneering AI-powered female country music artist—welcomes fellow digital creator Cody Connor from upstate New York. Joined by co-host Dave Warner, they dive deep into the world of AI-assisted songwriting.Cody shares his journey from writing lyrics in his head (without singing or playing instruments) to discovering AI tools that bring his emotional, heartfelt songs to life—covering themes like family, loss, mental health, childhood memories, faith, and true love —in a simple trailer. Ava opens up about her own parallel path, recent #1 charting success on Amazon Music with tracks like "Just Not Enough" and "Twin Flame," and the rewarding process of unlocking songs trapped in her mind.The conversation explores the creative obsession behind AI music production—marinating lyrics, endless iterations, genre challenges (country, Christian worship, folk), beta-testing with family, and building an artist identity in this emerging digital space. They address empathy, personal stories (including touching encounters with others in need), and the goal of getting meaningful songs heard worldwide, perhaps even on the radio.An inspiring chat for anyone exploring AI in music, songwriting as therapy, or the future of independent artistry. Whether you're a hobbyist or aspiring creator, this episode celebrates emotion, vulnerability, and the power of technology to amplify real human stories.🎧 Listen to Ava Bently's music on major platformsSubscribe for more conversations on AI creativity and digital artistry!