Transmitter Podcast

Ryan Bosch is a comedian, musician, and host of the Poughkeepsie-based Dead Radio Podcast along with Adam Patane. Bosch showcases his comic abilities on the show, which according to its description, discusses: "music, movies, local and national news, and genitalia." To check out the Dead Radio Podcast, visit them at: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dead-radio-podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYa1EwrYtaw90GLCRbQuAw https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-radio-podcast/id1020864931?mt=2

Ryan Skinner, screenwriter, filmmaker, and creator of the dark comedy mockumentary "The Falls," stopped by the podcast. In addition to "The Falls," Skinner is part of the Nailed It Network, which is the creative force behind shows such as "Cure" and "The Lilac Plan." You can check out these shows and more from Skinner and the Nailed It Network on YouTube. Skinner can also be found on Twitter at @therskinner.

Rosendale-based folk singer-songwriter Ami Madeleine recently released her second album "Hungry Ghosts." Madeleine plays ukulele. Buddhism, meditation and nature are some things that inspire her music. She plays a track on the podcast called "Birds and the Bees," which is featured on "Hungry Ghosts." To listen to her full album, visit http://www.amimadeleine.com.

Musician, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist Mike Hamel dropped by the Hudson Valley Transmitter Podcast to talk about his newest album "Lies," the state of rock and roll, his creative process, some upcoming projects and performances, and his undying love of playing and creating music. To learn more about Mike Hamel, and to check out his music and concert schedule, visit mikehamelmusic.com.  

Jennifer Circosta is a poet and writer from Campbell Hall, N.Y. Her books include "Be Beautiful" and "The Many Tails of Luck-shmee." Another book, "Poems from Passion," is due out this year. She describes herself as a "truth seeker and artistic expressionist." Jennifer is a yoga teacher, wellness coach, and healer. She has degrees in theater arts and psychology. To learn more about Jennifer Circosta, and her upcoming projects, visit her website at www.jennifersmusing.com. 

Longobardi Italian Restaurant in Wappingers Falls recently celebrated 35 years in business. The restaurant’s owner, Claudio Giliberti, stopped by the Hudson Valley Transmitter studios to discuss his move to the United States from Italy as a teenager, how he got into the restaurant business, and some highlights from Longobardi’s more than three-and-a-half decades of serving delicious Italian food to folks in the Hudson Valley.

Artist and teacher Mark Darnobid drops by the Hudson Valley Transmitter Podcast to discuss tattoos, heavy metal, his art, and entering a new phase of life in his early 30s. Darnobid's work has been featured at galleries throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, including Gallery 66 in Cold Spring and Catalyst in Beacon. His work can also be seen on Facebook and Instagram.   

Episode 3: Pat Gasperini, guitarist and songwriter of Four by Fate, stops by the Hudson Valley Transmitter Podcast to talk about his band, the current state of rock and roll, how technology has changed music, what bands he likes and his songwriting and creative process. Pat previously played in Pound, which later became Flywheel. In addition to playing with Four by Fate, he fronts his solo project the Patrick James Band, owns East Coast Salon in Wappingers with his wife Susan and writes and produces for musicians like Rachel Lorin. Check out Four by Fate’s 2016 album “Relentless,” and visit them online at fourbyfate.com. This episode is brought to you by Barner Books. Barner Books features used, new and out-of-print books. Learn more at barnerbooks.com.

Episode 2: Chris O’Neal discussed how the Hudson Valley and its odd buildings influence his artwork, early occult influences on the area, designing websites, formerly living in Brooklyn and the City of Newburgh (before recently heading to Kingston), David Bowie and other topics. Check out O’Neal’s work at chrisoneal.com and chrisonealdesign.com. This episode is brought to you by Smoker's Mecca, the Hudson Valley's premium vape and smoke shop. Visit them online at smokersmecca.com.  

Episode 1: Tony Pena, Beacon's poet laureate, stopped by the Hudson Valley Transmitter Podcast to discuss poetry, his creative process, the job of a poet laureate and - rock and roll! Pena has a new book called "Blood and Beats and Rock n Roll," which is available on Amazon. This episode is brought to you by Smoker's Mecca, the Hudson Valley's premium vape and smoke shop. Visit them online at smokersmecca.com.