Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City

By John Salka

Understanding Troy’s past, present, and future through conversations with Trojans involved in civic affairs, local government, politics, arts, music, and community. Produced and hosted by John Salka.... more

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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City episodes:

March 19, 202404: Dan Frament, Part 1
For Chapter 03, we talk with Troy restauranteur Dan Frament about growing up in Troy, his career in the service industry, a serious injury that permanently changed the trajectory of his life, and the ups and downs of running his own restaurant (Muddaddy Flats) for the last 11 years. This is part one of two-part episode!
Please note the fourth segment in this episode includes a detailed description of a severe hand injury (segment begins at 31:04). Listener discretion advised.
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Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
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41min
March 12, 2024PREVIEW: Bikes, bottles, and Bella Napoli
In this sneak peek, Dan Frament remembers his childhood growing up in Troy's North Central neighborhood during the 1960s. Chapter 03 premieres Tuesday, March 19, 2024, available everywhere you get your podcasts.
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Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
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2min
March 05, 2024PREVIEW: “There’s not enough money in the world to make up for that”
In this preview clip, former Muddaddy Flats owner Dan Frament explains the value of knowing his neighbors. Chapter 03 premieres Tuesday, March 19, 2024, available everywhere you get your podcasts.
Subscribe for email updates on upcoming guests, chapters, and special bonus content.
Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
Connect with Troy Story on:
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2min
February 27, 202403: Mark Pattison, Part 2
In the second half of our chat, Mark discusses some of the major projects undertaken during his tenure as mayor, his working relationship with then-New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, and the 1999 mayoral election when he sought a second term to lead the Collar City into the new millennium.
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Notes:
New York Times (Leslie Eaton, Aug. 8, 2000) - Nearly Broke in '95, A City Turns Around; Troy's Fortunes Rebound Sharply, Thanks in Part to New York City's
Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
Connect with Troy Story on:
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25min
February 20, 202402: Mark Pattison, Part 1
In this episode, we spoke with former Troy mayor Mark Pattison who revisited his early life growing up in Rensselaer County, volunteering on his father's successful campaign for Congress in 1974 following the Watergate scandal and President Nixon's resignation, his decision to run for Troy mayor in 1995, and the challenges and difficult decisions he made leading the Collar City including through Troy's major financial crisis in the 1990s.
This is part one of a two-part episode. Part two premieres Feb. 27, 2024.
Subscribe for email updates on upcoming guests, chapters, and special bonus content.
Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
Connect with Troy Story on:
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42min
February 12, 2024PREVIEW: "I could tell him things other people couldn't because he can't fire me."
In this clip, Mark Pattison recalls working on his father Ned Pattison's successful campaign for U.S. Congress in 1974 following President Nixon's resignation. Chapter 02 premieres Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, available everywhere you get your podcasts.
Subscribe for email updates on upcoming guests, chapters, and special bonus content.
Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
Connect with Troy Story on:
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2min
February 06, 2024PREVIEW: “If this goes through, I’m running for mayor”
In this special preview clip, former Troy mayor Mark Pattison explains why he decided to get into the Collar City mayor's race in 1995. Chapter 02 premieres Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, available everywhere you get your podcasts.
Subscribe for email updates on upcoming guests, chapters, and special bonus content.
Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
Connect with Troy Story on:
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2min
January 30, 2024BONUS: HBO's 'The Gilded Age' Takes Over Troy
In this bonus segment, former deputy mayor Chris Nolin discusses HBO's multi-season production for 'The Gilded Age' in the Collar City, including how Troy's historic architecture attracted HBO to Troy, how the show transformed areas of the city to stand in for 1800s New York City, the city's positive working relationship with the production team, the importance of film and television productions on the local economy, and his excitement for Season 3.
Subscribe for email updates on upcoming guests and bonus content.
Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
Connect with Troy Story on:
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10min
January 23, 202401: Chris Nolin
In this wide-ranging interview former Troy deputy mayor Chris Nolin explains why he accepted the offer to become deputy mayor, major municipal projects he oversaw (paving, parks, and long-term planning), his take on the 2023 mayoral election results and the subsequent transition process, his perspective on being the first openly-gay person to serve as Troy’s deputy mayor, and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in local government.
Links:
The Uniting Line: https://www.artscenteronline.org/uniting-line/
Troy Has It: http://www.troyhasit.com
City of Troy Comprehensive Plan: https://www.troyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/324/Realize-Troy---Comprehensive-Plan-2018-PDF?bidId=
Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
Connect with Troy Story on:
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43min
January 15, 2024 Welcome to Troy Story
For more than 200 years, the City of Troy has occupied a seven mile stretch along the eastern banks of the historic Hudson River. Once an industrial powerhouse, the Collar City later fell on hard times, suffering for decades through a rapidly shrinking population, urban renewal, and, yes, even local government corruption and financial mismanagement. However, Troy’s fortunes are on the rise again, the latest chapter in Troy’s story of rebirth and renewal.
Today, that story is still being written. So, how did we get here? Where are we going as a city and community? And who are the people shaping our future?
Join host John Salka for in-depth conversations that capture the living history of Troy with people who shaped it, helping to explore our past, present and future and get a better understanding of our shared story as an upstate city on the rise once again. Credits:
Produced, edited, and hosted by John Salka
Theme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs Records
Visit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.
Connect with Troy Story on:
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Threads
- YouTube
- Bluesky
...more
2min

FAQs about Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City:

How many episodes does Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.