Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City

Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City

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Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City episodes

  • PREVIEW: 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

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    2 min
  • PREVIEW: “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.

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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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    2 min
  • 03: 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.

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    25 min
  • 02: 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 us on social media:

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    42 min
  • PREVIEW: "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 us on social media:

    • Facebook
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    • Threads
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky

    The views and opinions expressed by the host are their own and do not represent the views of their employer or any other entity

    2 min
  • PREVIEW: “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 us on social media:

    • Facebook
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    • Threads
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky

    The views and opinions expressed by the host are their own and do not represent the views of their employer or any other entity

    2 min
  • BONUS: 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 us on social media:

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    10 min
  • 01: 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 us on social media:

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Threads
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky

    The views and opinions expressed by the host are their own and do not represent the views of their employer or any other entity

    43 min
  • 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 us on social media:
    - Facebook
    - Instagram
    - Threads
    - YouTube
    - Bluesky
    The views and opinions expressed by the host are their own and do not
    represent the views of their employer or any other entity
    2 min

About Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City

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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.