Transmitter Podcast

Barry Mangione is vocalist and guitarist for the alt-rock fusion band Blue Alien Mystic. He's also a UFO enthusiast and spiritual being, which plays into the band's theme. Blue Alien Mystic has a new album called "The Universe is Mental," which is available on Bandcamp, iTunes, and other major streaming platforms. Blue Alien Mystic has upcoming shows throughout the Hudson Valley. To find out when the band is playing near you, visit their website at bluealienmystic.com.     

Ryan DeNisco is an incredibly funny comedian from the Slate Hill area of Orange County, N.Y. He’s toured with SNL cast member Chris Kattan and performs regularly in the Hudson Valley. To learn more about Ryan and find out when he’s performing near you, visit his website (www.ryanscomedy.com). He’s also part of a group called More Than Jokes (www.morethanjokes.com), which largely sets up comedy events with the goal of raising money for those in need of help paying for medical bills.

Ryan DeNisco is an incredibly funny comedian from the Slate Hill area of Orange County, N.Y. He’s toured with SNL cast member Chris Kattan and performs regularly in the Hudson Valley. To learn more about Ryan and find out when he’s performing near you, visit his website (www.ryanscomedy.com). He’s also part of a group called More Than Jokes (www.morethanjokes.com), which largely sets up comedy events with the goal of raising money for those in need of help paying for medical bills.

Arben Gjoni is a former resident of Wappingers Falls, a financial guru, author of a book-in-progress about a haunted house in Gloversville, N.Y., and one of my best friends. In this episode we drink numerous bottles of wine and discuss current events, conspiracy theories, ghosts, aliens, politics, A.I., etc.

Linda Zimmermann has written over 30 books, including the popular "Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse" series, "Bad Science," and "In the Night Sky," which was the basis of a documentary by the same name. Much of Zimmermann's work focuses on UFO and paranormal activity, which she investigates throughout the Hudson Valley. She also researches ancient stone sites in the area. To learn more about Linda Zimmermann, and for her calendar of upcoming talks and appearances, visit her website (http://www.gotozim.com).

Mark Gamma is an actor, writer, producer, and founder of the Newburgh Actors Studio. He's worked as Robin Williams' double, was a field producer for the documentary "The Newburgh Sting," and wrote and appeared in "America, America," among a long list of other credits. Gamma is both the vocalist and drummer for the rock band Doctor Magkneetoe Medicine Show. His current projects include documentaries on topics including the City of Newburgh and musicians from the Hudson Valley.  Click here to see one of Gamma's performances in "Newburgh, The Sixth Borough," which he also wrote. 

Dissolve is revered as one of the most electrifying and unique bands to emerge from the Poughkeepsie area. The band describes their sound as "elements of death-metal, black-metal, hardcore, stoner-rock, grind, punk, and progressive-metal (that) unite to form a beautifully brutal whole."  Dissolve released an EP called "Sasquatch" last year, and are currently working on new material. To learn more about Dissolve, check out their music videos, and find out about upcoming shows visit: http://dissolveband.com.  @dissolveny

Barbara Galazzo is a fused glass artist and curator/director of Gallery 66 in Cold Spring. Originally from New Orleans, Galazzo's work has been featured in major galleries, museums and commercial installations. She also created ArtFull Living Designer Show House, a 12-room designer show house in Cold Spring that is the work of 35 artists and seven interior designers, and Cold Spring Arts Open Studios Tour.  

My Place Pizza, located at 322 Main St. in Poughkeepsie, is a special spot. It's a rock and roll pizzeria; a music venue that sells pizza and beer. Patrick FitzGerald, My Place Pizza owner, is a musician and performs under the name Six7. The podcast begins with his song "Goodbye Summertime/Suicide Pop Song." Check out Six7 here. To learn more about upcoming shows at My Place Pizza visit them on Facebook.

Artist Steven James Petruccio has illustrated more than 70 children's books (including a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection book and a book featured on Reading Rainbow), creates his own coloring books, is an adjunct lecturer in the Studio Art Department at Marist College, and has had his art featured at galleries throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, such as the Barrett Art Center, the Kent Art Association and the exhibit "American Nostalgia," a tribute to Norman Rockwell. To learn more about Steven James Petruccio visit: 

https://www.instagram.com/sjpetruccioart/

www.stevenjamespetruccio.com

https://www.facebook.com/PetruccioART