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| 140. Deer Are Like Pigeons (and Other Things I Learned About Hunting) | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:33:36 | |
“Deer for city people are like pigeons.” My neighbor’s wife told me that at her house, without apologizing, and I didn’t know what to do with it. Until then, my whole view of hunting was “guns bad, hunting weird.” This episode, Cidiot speaks to Jeffrey Kiplinger. He hosts The Claverack Podcast, has been a conservationist all his life, and yes, he’s a bowhunter. We talk about invasive honeysuckle choking our forests, and about Columbia County having up to 150 deer per square mile on land that can support about five. We talk about a new generation of hunters who are more interested in forest health and food than trophy bucks. And we get to the question I was honestly too scared to ask: what happens after you take the shot? Nine seasons and more than 130 episodes in, it’s time Cidiot finally talked about hunting. (Plus Jeffrey has simultaneously released an episode of The Claverack Podcast with me, so tune in there as well). Chapters
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Thanks to editor Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio and the Kaatscast podcast. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 139. Fall Foliage Guide: Hudson Valley Edition | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:36:10 | |
It's peak leaf-peeping season, and Cidiot® and Kaatscast have teamed up to release foliage episodes the same week. Kaatscast covers the west side of the Hudson; Cidiot's got the east. In this episode, Mat Zucker sits down with Amy Zanne, senior scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, to answer the question every leaf peeper has: why do leaves do this? Amy — a botanist by training and a recent Hudson Valley transplant by way of New Hampshire — breaks down plant science behind fall color: the pigments that make leaves orange, yellow, red, and purple, why trees drop their leaves at all, how they scramble to reclaim nutrients before winter, and what causes a leaf to let go and fall to the ground. Mat and Amy also get into what separates a spectacular foliage year from a dud and tips for getting the most out of your own leaf-peeping trips — including how to press and preserve your favorite leaves so the color lasts well past the season. Related links to the episode:
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Thanks to Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio and the Kaatscast podcast for editing the show and partnering on this seasonal effort. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 138. FINCH: How a Bird's Nest Named a Hudson Icon | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:39:49 | |
Cidiot® sits down with Andrew and Michael, the duo behind FINCH, the Hudson lifestyle store that mixes vintage furniture and art with new design. Mat gets into how FINCH actually started — the leap from Andrew's career building luxury fashion stores and Michael's background in finance to opening a shop in Hudson. Plus, the genuinely sweet story of how a bird's nest (and a very confused house painter) gave the store its name. They also talk about growing a home and lifestyle brand beyond one storefront, the pull between staying small and going national, and how ventures like Sexy Gardener and their new bench and tabletop collection with local artist Helen Dealtry fit into that vision. And Andrew and Michael let two pieces of actual breaking news slip on tape: their new Tomato Leaf candle, and a scent launching this fall they almost swore Mat to secrecy over. Find out in the last episode minute! Special offer for Cidiots Want to discover the unique, layered shopping experience you're hearing all about? Visit FinchHudson.com to shop online and check out Michael's playlist, or visit the flagship store on Warren Street in Hudson — open every day. Celebrate the new scents with 10% off any new FINCH candle or room spray when you use code CIDIOT at checkout. One use per customer, for a limited time. Thanks, Finch! Recorded at Upstate Podcast Studio in Kingston, NY and edited by Drew English ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 137. Empire Rye: New York's Own Whiskey | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:34:30 | |
Head north to Old Chatham in the Hudson Valley with us for another walk-and-talk adventure — this time at Silver Brothers Distillery, set on a beautiful former sheep farm with rolling hills, open vistas, and serious "old money" energy. Host Mat Zucker sits down (and walks around) with founder Matt Greitzer — yes, two Matts for the price of one — who traded 25 years of NYC marketing and advertising for full-time farm life and a whiskey business named after his twin sons. Matt G. gives us the full grain-to-glass tour: the milling room, the mash tun, an echoey barrel room holding 610 barrels, and the difference between a hammer mill and a roller mill (it matters more than you'd think). We get into what makes New York whiskey distinct, the Empire Rye designation, why Matt's rye is naturally gluten-safe, and how climate shapes flavor from the Hudson Valley to Kentucky to Scotland. Then it's tasting time: the American Single Malt, the three-year rye, and the very limited Single Barrel Rye #8 — plus new vocabulary for your next tasting room visit, including "grapefruit pith" and "distiller's beer." 🥃 Special offer for Cidiot listeners: Silver Brothers is offering a complimentary tour and tasting, just like the one Cidiot took. Head to silverbrothers.com, select "Tours and Tastings," book a tour, add it to your cart, and enter the discount code CIDIOT at checkout to make it free. The offer is for first-time customers only and available for a limited time — so book soon. And while you're at it, head to the Cidiot.com blog for a tasting guide so you can pour like a pro at home. 🎧 Episode Timestamps
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| 136. Moving and Storage in the Hudson Valley | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:33:00 | |
Whether you are packing up a one-bedroom apartment or hauling a heavy, beloved upright piano between boroughs, moving is a massive, stressful milestone. In this episode of Cidiot, we are pulling back the curtain on the moving industry to unpack the mysteries of proper packing, budgeting, and storage. Mat sits down with Ryan Hart from Mabey’s Moving & Storage—Columbia County's newly crowned best moving company by the Register Star—to deliver the ultimate guide for cidiots on the move. Fun fact: Ryan was actually on the crew that moved Mat into his own Hudson home (though Mat admits his official moving strategy is total abandonment until the dust settles!). What We Unbox in This Episode:
Special Live Read: We kick off the episode with a beautiful, moving live reading from Tony Barnstone, poet, author, and professor of literature and creative writing at Whittier College. Be sure to check out his beautifully illustrated book, Apocryphal Poems, linked below. Links & Resources Mentioned:
Ready to dive in? Get out your blue tape, stay off the Reddit horror threads, and let’s get moving! Thanks for listening to Cidiot®. Come visit. And special thanks to Mabey’s Moving & Storage, and to guest editor Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio and host of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 135. Navigating the Hudson with Freedom Boat Club | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:29:39 | |
Ah, there is nothing quite like being out on the water—especially on our beloved Hudson River! 🌊 In this episode of Cidiot®, we are diving headfirst into the boating lifestyle. I’m joined by Josh Rosella of Freedom Boat Club to talk about how they are making waves right here in the region. As the world’s largest boat club, they are opening up the water to everyone with three fantastic Hudson Valley locations spanning both sides of the river—Ossining, Haverstraw, and Piermont—plus a spot at Liberty Landing in Jersey City for our New Jersey listeners. We talk all about the incredible local boating lifestyle, including my absolute new obsession: "dock and dine" (because what is cooler than pulling up to a restaurant by boat?). Plus, Josh fills me in on what it actually means to go "sandbarring." 🎁 Special Offer for Cidiot Listeners! Ready to get out on the water yourself? Save $500 off your membership fee to Freedom Boat Club!
Thank you, Freedom Boat Club, and Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio and host of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 134. Summer Like A Local: Visit Columbia County | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:24:37 | |
New York City has the energy, but Columbia County has the air. Two years moving here from just 20 minutes south in the Hudson Valley, host Mat Zucker still feels like a bit of a "cidiot" sometimes—always eager to explore more of the incredible 635 square miles of valley, hills, farms, and villages right in his backyard. In this special episode, produced in collaboration with Columbia County Tourism, Mat serves up a very personal seasonal guide. Whether you're a foodie chasing the ultimate farm-to-table breakfast slot, an outdoor enthusiast hunting for hidden trails (and accessible restrooms!), or a shopper looking to bring a piece of the Hudson Valley home with you, we’ve got you covered. Best of all, you won't just hear from Mat. This episode features a collection of local voices dropping in via "audio postcards" to share their own favorite spots and neighborhood pride. Thanks for the audio postcards to: Chef Jonas at Serre (Hudson); Emily at Woodlife Market (New Lebanon); Matthew at Hillsdale General Store (Hillsdale); Bill from Kinderhook; and Emily at Clermont Historic Site. Consider this an open invitation from an entire county that’s ready for its close-up. Below are the places and links mentioned: Part 1 For Foodies: Cafes and Coffee Shops:
Country Diners:
Breweries, Distilleries and Wines:
Finer, Fancier Dining:
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| 133. Walking Olana: Exploring the Iconic Hudson Valley Landmark | 07 May 2026 | 00:30:07 | |
Just in time for Frederic Church’s 200th birthday, we’re taking you along for a "boots on" tour of the moving landscape he spent decades designing here in the Hudson Valley. I’m walking the carriage roads of the Olana Historic Site with Annik LaFarge, author of the new book Composing Olana: A Journey on Foot Through Frederic Church's Greatest Work of Art. It’s the first book about this thoughtful and artful landscape. You’ll hear the wind in the trees and the crunch of the gravel as we discover how Church used the earth itself as his canvas—from a man-made lake that mirrors the Hudson to the "erratic" boulders left behind by glaciers. Walking Olana, you’ll hear, is like "standing inside a painting." It’s an episode about seeing the hidden layers of the valley we love, sponsored by our friends at the Olana Partnership. We’ll learn a ton about Olana and about Frederic Church, who wasn’t necessarily a weekender but just might have been a cidiot. Annik and I also came up with a new sitcom idea: “Cole & Church.” Grab your walking shoes, let’s head outside. Links to Highlights:
“He used features of the landscape as his characters.” —Annik LaFarge on Frederic Church Thank you to The Olana Partnership for supporting this episode and guest editor Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio and host of Kaatcast: The Catskills Podcast. Come visit. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 132. Chocolate is a Fruit? Bryan Graham of Fruition Chocolate Works | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:31:28 | |
Let's go bean-to-bar. In this episode of Cidiot,® Mat Zucker dives into the world of world-class indulgence right here in the Hudson Valley. Joining the show is Bryan Graham, the award-winning chocolatier and co-founder of Fruition Chocolate Works. From his roots in the Catskills to the kitchens of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Bryan shares his journey of building a bean-to-bar empire. We talk about the "American craft chocolate movement," why milk chocolate is making a massive comeback, and the surprising truth about where those cacao beans actually come from.
Whether you're a dark chocolate purist or a fan of "adult chocolate milk," this episode is a sweet celebration of local craft. Special Offer for Cidiot Listeners Fruition Chocolate Works is offering 20% off for the Cidiot community! Use code CIDIOT20 at checkout.
Links & Resources:
Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe to Cidiot on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, or Goodpods and leave us a review! Special thanks to guest editor Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio, and host of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 131. Bridges of the Hudson Valley | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:45:28 | |
In this episode of Cidiot®, we explore the literal "connective tissue" of our region: the bridges. Host Mat Zucker is joined by Chris Steber, Public Information Officer for the New York State Bridge Authority, to discuss the five major vehicular crossings—from the "grand-daddy" Bear Mountain Bridge to the Rip Van Winkle. We dive into the fascinating history of these landmarks, including why Franklin D. Roosevelt vetoed the first attempt at a northern bridge, the "engineering epic" of the Mid-Hudson Bridge construction, and the mystery of why the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge doesn't actually land in Rhinecliff or Kingston. The episode also highlights a truly unique marriage of infrastructure and art: Bridge Music. Composer Joseph Bertolozzi transformed the Mid-Hudson Bridge into a massive percussion instrument by recording the sounds of its cables and railings. If you're walking the bridge between April and October, look for the listening stations at each tower to hear the bridge's own soundtrack! Episode Highlights & Resources:
Special Thanks: A huge thank you to Joseph Bertolozzi for his generous permission to feature his music in this episode. We also want to extend gratitude to guest editor Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio and host of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast, for his expert help in bringing this story to life. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 130. Spring Through | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:09:57 | |
After a brutal winter, spring in the Hudson Valley isn't just a temperature change—it’s a shift in soul. In this episode, Cidiot® explores the "palpable optimism" of the season, from the practical (and messy) realities of country living to the psychological power of starting fresh. Mat shares his 7-step guide to mastering spring upstate—covering everything from the melody of melting creeks and the return of outdoor farmers' markets to the essential "joiner" culture of CSAs. We also hear a moving reflection on the deeper meaning of the season. And from a conversation with Cidiot listener Jacqui Rose, we discuss the concept of "Springing Through" grief, the healing power of the Hudson Valley landscape, and the importance of rebuilding community after loss. Episode highlights:
Special Event Mention: Wild Hudson Valley, a fundraiser presented by Rigor Hill Farm at Liberty Farms.
Links to highlights mentioned in the episode:
This episode's sponsor: Super-extra thanks to long-time Cidiot listener Jacqui Rose for sponsoring this beautiful episode and sharing her story, and helping us all “Spring through.” (If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Cidiot, please reach out via the Contact Us page at Cidiot.com.) Thanks, everyone, for tuning into magical Season 9! Come visit. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 129. Columbia County Morning News - Start Your Day with Yeh | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:26:25 | |
Who do you trust for the "real" news? In a landscape of paywalls and strictly managed county reporting, Mat sits down with Jeff Yeh, the man behind the largest social media news source in Hudson Valley's Columbia County. From tracking DUI arrests to questioning local political transparency, Jeff’s unconventional approach has earned him millions of views—and a fair share of controversy. In this episode of Cidiot®, Mat and Jeff discuss the "wild west" feel of Columbia County, the delicate balance of being a "local meddler," and why Jeff isn’t afraid to delete your comment if you won’t sign your name to it. Hyperlocal newspapers & blogs (please send in others you know of):
Visit Cidiot.com for more links and episodes. Thanks for tuning into Season 9! ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 128. Slow Food Hudson Valley | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:34:11 | |
This episode is hilarious—and delicious. Host Mat Zucker dives into the magical world of local farming and the global Slow Food movement with Pierre Fredrichs, co-chair of Slow Food Hudson Valley and owner of Overlook Farms in East Chatham. Recorded at the Creative Legion in Hudson, we discuss:
Special thanks to listener Jacqui Rose for the introduction and Creative Legion for hosting. Learn more: Slow Food Hudson Valley | Overlook Farms Other links:
Nonprofits they fundraise for:
Visit Cidiot.com for more information and links. Much thanks to guest editor Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio and host of the other most awarded podcast in the region, Kaatcast: The Catskills Podcast. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark. | |||
| 127. Magic in the Hudson Valley (Season 9 Premiere) | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:15:56 | |
“One is fooling the mind. The other is fooling the eyes.” —Thomas Baker on the difference between a magician and an illusionist Season 9 is out! With Cidiot®, I’ve been trying for more than 125 episodes to open your eyes to new things. This season will be all about wonder. We need to look into the wonder to see what’s possible. So this season starts with magic. Thomas Baker is an illusionist based in Hudson Valley's Saugerties, New York, known for creating moments that defy explanation. He has sold out the Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill and performed for major brands including L’Oréal Paris, as well as audiences throughout the Hudson Valley. His work spans weddings, festivals, and live events, where reality bends, and expectations vanish. With a style rooted in suspense and surprise, Baker leaves his audiences in stunned silence long after the illusion ends. You know I love accolades. Thomas has been called “Houdini of the Hudson Valley.” Thomas and I talk about becoming a magician, what works, how to identify the cidiot in the audience, and we even do an audio magic trick! You’ll love him, and you should book him for your next dinner party, Bar Mitzvah, or event. Where to find Thomas Baker:
Much thanks to guest editor Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio and host of the other most awarded podcast in the region, Kaatcast: The Catskills Podcast. ©2025 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 126. Winter Thrive Guide (Season 8 Finale) | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:05:21 | |
Winter in the Hudson Valley is not a metaphor. It’s a physical, emotional, and occasionally muddy reality—one that arrives early, lingers late, and demands respect (and better boots). In the Season 8 finale of Cidiot, Mat wraps up a year-long exploration of the “Creative Human” with a practical—and lightly self-deprecating—survival guide for making it through a Hudson Valley winter with your sanity intact. From generators and wood-burning stoves to libraries as lifelines and the quiet heroics of simply showing up, this episode distills what we’ve learned this season into three essential rules for wintering well: physical readiness, creative resilience, and social warmth. This is not about mastering winter. It’s about practicing life here—embracing the hearth, the community, and the small rituals that make the cold months not just survivable, but meaningful. You’re a cidiot. You’re doing it. And you’re home. Come visit. Places Mentioned
Excerpts from “Hudson Valley Reveries” by Will Forge and “Hudson Valley Winter” by Jennifer Rodriques.
This episode’s guest editor is Drew English of Upstate Podcast Studio
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| 125. No Set Path | 13 Dec 2025 | 00:29:46 | |
What does it look like to build a creative life without a ladder, a map, or a five-year plan? In this crossover episode, I sit down with Kingston-based cinematographer, podcaster, and all-around creative human Drew English, host of the podcast No Set Path. We interviewed each other for our respective shows, and this is the Cidiot cut—rooted in the Hudson Valley, flavored with dirt, neighbors, and the reality of figuring it out as you go. Drew shares his journey from years in the NYC film world to building a life (and a studio) in Uptown Kingston—one that balances creativity, parenthood, community, and work that doesn’t always follow a straight line. We talk about why Kingston has become such a magnet for creative people, the myth of the “COVID panic buyer,” how podcasting grew out of basement space and curiosity, and why no set path is actually the point—whether you’re navigating a career, a town, or a brand-new way of living. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can leave the city without leaving yourself behind, this one’s for you. Podcasts, radio stations, and other good things mentioned:
Special: There's a video version of the episode available on Cidiot’s YouTube channel. Thanks, Drew! Thanks for listening to Cidiot®, the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the newsletter at Cidiot.com and please rate and review the show here or in the Apple Podcasts store. Come visit. This episode’s guest editor is Drew English of Upstate Podcast Studio ©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 124. The Duffles | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:49:34 | |
Live from Hudson, NY, it’s an author Q&A with Brian Shaefer and his debut novel Town & Country. Recorded in front of a live audience at Spark of Hudson, Mat moderates a conversation about character, plot, and the worlds of weekender and local coming together. The story follows a congressional race set in a fictional town of Griffin, inspired by the Hudson Valley. “Duffles” is Brian’s word for cidiots. One lesson which I really appreciated is the importance for all of us in a community, as Brian says, in just “showing up.” We also play the Cidiot® Geography Game with instinctive reactions to a list of towns across the Hudson Valley. Be sure to get your copy at your local bookstore, via his author page, or through the Cidiot bookstore on Bookshop dot org. Places Mentioned:
About Brian Shaefer: Brian contributes regularly to The New York Times and has written for The New Yorker, New York magazine, and more. He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Arts Journalism and was a finalist for the Livingston Award for International Reporting. He earned his master’s degree in creative writing from Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. He and his husband live in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Town & Country is his first novel. Early praise for Town & Country:
Thanks for listening to Cidiot®, the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the newsletter at Cidiot.com and please rate and review the show here or in the Apple Podcasts store. Come visit.
©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 123. Dog City | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:21:09 | |
Meet Patrick, owner of Lily’s Natural Pet Store, which just opened its second location after Poughkeepsie in Hudson. We talk dogs—a favorite subject—and why he chose Hudson, why not on Warren Street for his second location, why it’s not your average pet store, about running a pet business (I was thinking of doing one!), and tackle my burning questions such as the smell of bully sticks and what’s so great about raw. And like on many other Cidiot® episodes, we end with favorite places in the Hudson Valley… to take dogs. Lily’s Natural Pet Store — 76 N 7th Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Other places and businesses mentioned:
Guest editor: Drew English of Upstate Podcast Studio Thanks for listening to Cidiot®, the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the newsletter at Cidiot.com and please rate and review the show here or in the Apple Podcasts store. Come visit.
©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 122. Yoga in the Valley | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:31:43 | |
Meet Amy and Joyce, owners of The Yoga House, now with three locations in the Hudson Valley — Kingston, Highland and Poughkeepsie. One grew up in the HV; one is a transplant from Queens—what a great fit for coming on Cidiot. We talk about yoga, the different types, and poke a bit of fun (well, I do, and they’re good sports about it). They share how they got into yoga, which you won’t believe has quite a bit to do with roller derby. They also share some travel advice for cidiot bodies in the car or on the train coming upstate. They helped even helped me turn it into a blog post you’ll find on Cidiot.com with photos as well. Special Offer for Cidiot® Listeners: Mention "Cidiot" and get a FREE CLASS and receive access to a special 15% off discount on regularly priced class passes and memberships. Notes: Limited time, one per person, first time customers only. Thanks, Joyce and Amy. Learn more at The Yoga House: https://www.theyogahouseny.com/ Timestamps to segments:
Quotes from the episode: “Yoga House is founded on a basic principle that yoga should be accessible, enjoyable and affordable for every body”— Amy “We teach more to energies — are you looking to chill out, do you want something more energetic?” — Joyce Thanks for listening to Cidiot®, the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the newsletter at Cidiot.com and please rate and review the show at the site or in the Apple Podcasts store. Come visit. ©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 121. Health Care | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:39:52 | |
James Lauren is a board certified nurse practitioner who recently opened up a primary care clinic in Hudson. James is also a new homeowner and bravely let me try in-person recording at his adorable farmhouse with my miniature new recording system. We talk about primary care—what it is and why it matters, plus who their clinic serves. Short answer: everybody. We also chat about being a new homeowner, bartering labor, talking to people, being nice, painting a subfloor (which is a thing) and what a carpet knife is. Yes, I am still learning new things. Ice cream comes up and we trade notes about our favorite spots across the Valley, plus an upcoming visit to a corn maize. Tune in for a great, timely conversation, and if you are looking for a medical provider, check out James practice called Westside Family Medicine in Hudson, NY. Links to places mentioned in this episode:
Thanks for listening to Cidiot, the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the newsletter at Cidiot.com and please rate and review the show at the site or in the Apple Podcasts store. Come visit. ©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 120. Money Talks in Beacon | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:28:17 | |
Let’s talk about money and about Beacon. This episode, Mat chats with Lena Rizkallah of Conte Wealth Advisors, who is a Chelsea-turned-Beaconite financial advisor. Through Lena, we’ll get to know Beacon better, including lots of great places to eat. We’ll also hear Lena’s story and all she does as a part of the community and building financial literacy in the rest of us. She hosts panels and speakeasies about money, and even does stand up storytelling. Lena was named 2023 Chronogrammies Best Financial Planner of The Hudson Valley, and she was on a great episode of another regional podcast, “Beaconites.” Tune in, and you’ll know why. Links to places, stores and restaurants mentioned:
Events:
Thank you for listening to Cidiot® , the award-winning podcast about living the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the Cidiot listener newsletter and review/rate the shot at Cidiot.com. ©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark.
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| 119. The Mid-Hudson Libraries | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:33:40 | |
“Libraries are rooms of requirement.” — Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Library System This week on Cidiot®, we’re talking libraries — not just the quiet, book-filled havens you remember, but vibrant community hubs evolving with the times. I’m joined by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, executive director of the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS), which spans 66 libraries across 70 locations in five Hudson Valley counties. We cover everything from the history and future of libraries to banned books, digital access, and how libraries are stepping up as civic centers. Plus, we dive into one of the coolest things happening right now: the Mid-Hudson Library Road Trip. It’s a self-paced adventure through October where you can visit as many libraries as you like — no library card required. Just pick up a map, hit the road, and explore some of the region’s most charming buildings. Perfect for a sunny Saturday or a rainy day wander. And if you love libraries like I do, we talk about how you can support — whether that’s downloading Libby to read more or signing up to be a library advocate through the New York Library Association. Links mentioned in the episode: LOCAL BOOKS & AUTHORS
( *Available in the Cidiot bookstore on Bookshop.org) PLACES
ACTIVITIES
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| 118. Music in the HV | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:24:16 | |
“This area attracts talented creative people seeking opportunities to play out, all seeking opportunities to play with each other.” — MK Scully Join MK Scully, afternoon host and promotions director at WKZE in Red Hook, as Cidiot® digs deeper into the local music scene. Who are the local bands? Where would you go to see them? We talk about both as well as about songs about the area. Genre wise, it’s everything. Singer-songwriter-folk to rock and roll to metal to funk bands to (great) cover bands. Link to resources mentioned on the episode:
Local bands you should know:
Local venues with music:
Songs about the area:
Thank you for listening to Cidiot® , the award-winning podcast about living the Hudson Valley. Sign up for the newsletter and review/rate the shot at Cidiot.com. ©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark | |||
| 117. Neverstill | 28 May 2025 | 00:25:24 | |
In Episode 117 of Cidiot®, host Mat Zucker sits down with Christy Counts, the president and founder of Neverstill Wines, a New York State-based winery with a tasting room right in Hudson, NY. Christy shares her journey from wine enthusiast to entrepreneur, detailing how she built Neverstill Wines with a focus on sustainability, community, and a deep love for the Hudson Valley. Christy discusses her philosophy behind the Neverstill label, including her commitment to minimal intervention winemaking and supporting local farmers. She also talks about the inspiration behind the name "Neverstill"—a nod to the ever-changing nature of wine, the landscape, and life itself. The episode delves into the distinct character of Hudson as a destination for wine enthusiasts, artists, and urban transplants, and how Neverstill Wines is designed to be a gathering spot for locals and visitors. Christy and Mat discuss the importance of fostering community through wine and the growing New York State wine economy. Terms to know for this episode:
Other Regional Wine & Bev Links:
Thank you for listening to Cidiot®, the award-winning podcast about living the Hudson Valley. Tune in and raise a glass with us! Special promotion from Neverstill: Drop by Neverstill Tasting Room on Warren Street and mention "Cidiot," and you’ll get a complimentary wine tasting. Certain restrictions apply. For a limited time. Thanks, Christy! ©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 116. Cidiot, Come Hither | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:08:03 | |
This episode was inspired by a spontaneous poetry commission on the street in Hudson, NY. A poet named Jacqueline crafts “Cidiot, Come Hither,” and Mat takes stock of escaping bubbles and breaking routines. Thanks so much for listening. Please rate and review Cidiot® and sign up for the show’s newsletter at Cidiot.com. Links to places and resources mentioned in the episode:
©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 115. Your Home is Your Castle | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:25:29 | |
Meet Madeline Hung of Castle, a finance app that helps homeowners save time and money managing their homes. Madeline says she’s a San Francisco cidiot trying to recreate her Bay Area lifestyle here in the Hudson Volley. She and her husband Hugo have created a service that does two things: One is to understand the money you’re saving, and the second part is to help you optimize and save. Their average customer, as you’ll hear, is saving $10,000.00. That’s real money. “It seems like it all should be knowable,” says Madeline. Terms you should know for this episode:
Links:
Thanks for tuning in this season. Please send in feedback and rate and review the show at Cidiot.com. Most of all, come visit. ©2025 Mat Zucker Communications. Cidiot® is a Registered Trademark. | |||
| 114. Home From Here | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:32:29 | |
Ready for something different? On this episode of Cidiot®, you’ll hear from John Burton, host of the popular podcast “Home From Here.” Hear John’s history from Rhinebeck to New York City to Westchester—and his plans to get back up here to the HV. As John explains, he wants to get back to his people. The people of the Hudson Valley are “Sophisticated and simple at the same time, smart and funny at the same time.” John puts it all out there. We talk about his wife’s incredible cancer journey, his own challenges with mental health, music in the Hudson Valley, and the Lifted Project - coming up Sunday, April 6, at the Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. It’s a unique one-day musical experience bringing together a huge group of musicians to perform original music to support and provide visibility for four amazing nonprofits. Tickets are just $25. Towards the end, we also discussed our idea for a ‘Cidiot Immersion Class,’ which I really want to do, and we even started to program its curriculum. Let me know if you’re game to help. Meanwhile, act quickly for tickets for Sunday, April 6:
Venues mentioned:
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| 113. Resilience | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:27:50 | |
What can we learn from the nature—and animals—around us? Meet Jessica Morgenthal, host of the new, already award-winning “Resilience Gone Wild” podcast. Mat’s been a guest, and now Jessica is one on Cidiot®. Tons of talk about donkeys, goats, chickens, sea turtles, beehives, and more. Nature can be loving, nature can be harsh. The answers we’re looking for are sometimes right in front of us. And at the end, bonus: you’ll hear the real difference between turtles and tortoises. Links:
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| 112. Story Screen | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:28:28 | |
“We're trying to create the best version of a night out” — Mike Burdge of Story Screen Cinema The arts are huge in the Hudson Valley, including film and cinema. In this episode, Mat talks to Mike Burdge of Story Screen Cinema about independent film and theatres in the Hudson Valley. Hear Mike and his partner Diana DiMuro’s story, from working in hospitality and hosting after-hours movie pop-ups to owning their own unique cinemas—first in Beacon now in Hudson. Mike also shares how they decide what to show for so many different audiences on just three screens and gives a candid explanation of ticket prices, concessions and permission to sneak stuff in. Mat loves this cinema—there’s a table at your seat plus a bar and movie-themed food and drinks. Better yet, Mike may have agreed to help Mat achieve one of his major bucket list items to do an ensemble sing-along of a movie musical. Mike and Diana also helped Cidiot create a big list of movies and TV shot in the Hudson Valley that you might want to watch. See the list on the Cidiot blog. Maybe we’ll create a Cidiot film festival! Links for mentions in the episode:
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| 111. Reveries (Season 8 Premiere) | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:10:52 | |
Welcome to Season 8 of Cidiot®! Mat kicks off by re-grounding us in what partly makes the Hudson Valley so special—the space. Inspired by local young writer Will Forge and his new book “Hudson Valley Reveries,” Mat helps us lose ourselves among an iconic Shawongunk tree. Will writes, “Patricia herself was a peculiar sort….. preferred the company of trees to people…” Will’s advice for cidiots is also Mat's for this season opener. Let’s appreciate where we’re at, think about where we’re at, understand the history—and appreciate the story of it. Excited to have you tune in to the show—so much more coming this season. “I want more people to come to the area and appreciate where they are coming to.” — Will Forge Links:
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| 110. Light at the End of Warren Street | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:08:40 | |
This little light of mine…. For the Season 7 finale of Cidiot, and just in time for Winter Solstice, Mat explores the idea and need for light in the darkness. There are three themes of light: the light that guides you; the light that cheers you; and the light that helps you believe. Thank you to everyone who participated this season. Special shout-outs to editor Isaac Rostan and my husband Brian Fuhr. Join the Cidiot newsletter at Cidiot.com to be ready for next season. Quote: “Lighthouses don’t go looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” Anne Lamott Links:
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| 109. Franklin's Trees | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:33:05 | |
“Stories tell you what’s important to people.” - AJ Schenkman Thanks to Jennifer Santiago and Jenny Leifer of The Valley Girls podcast, I was introduced to a writer and public school teacher A.J. Schenkman. He writes a lot about area history and has published multiple books including “Patriots and Spies,” Wicked Ulster County,” “Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh” and most recently the beautiful illustrated children’s book “Franklin’s Trees.” As you’ll hear on this episode of Cidiot®, A.J.’s brand of writing and teaching is “History Made Seamless,” which means making history accessible. We talk about how he got into writing about history, Eleanor wanting a place of her own away from mother-in-law, witness trees, stories from the FDR National Historic Site, elk, and A.J.’s new illustrated book: “Franklin’s Trees.” “A good book will transform you through time,” he promises so excited to share this conversation and a slew of stories about FDR, Eleanor, trees, and more. Links to highlights from this episode:
Thanks to the Valley Girls Podcast and their new show, Literary Hudson Valley. Cidiot® is the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley, produced and hosted by Mat Zucker. This episode was brilliantly edited by Isaac Rostan. Please rate & review the show at Cidiot.com, join the mailing list, and get in touch about what you like—and what you’d like to hear about. And come visit. Cidiot® 2024. All Rights Reserved. | |||
| 108. Go-Go Hudson with Mark Allen | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:32:08 | |
Hudson, New York is still a new place for me, so this episode Cidiot tries to take a short cut to getting to know why the way things are. I find the best way to do this is through people who’ve been here for years and who reflect the way things are and maybe even shape them. Meet Mark Allen, a film-maker, a writer, a radio host, and yes, a former go-go boy. Mark and I both grew up in the 70s and 80s, though I was not a go-go boy nor featured in Paper Magazine. He is prolific and provocative and is generous and hilarious sharing what he sees. We talk about Hudson’s culture, about video, dinner parties, the waves of gays, advice for cidiots—and of course the back alleys of Hudson. Links highlighted in episode:
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| 107. Gossips of Rivertown | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:27:00 | |
Carole Osterink writes The Gossips of Rivertown, a blog that is news and commentary (and takes its name from a novel by a Hudson writer). It’s a must-read for all of us who live here. This episode tune into Carole’s story, how she chooses what to cover, if she considers herself a journalist andtr advise if you want to start a hyperlocal news sources like it in your town. I hope you have something like it where you live. And I hope it’s written by someone like Carole. Hyperlocal newspapers & blogs (pls send in more!):
Plus, Mat is recently interviewed on the Rhinebeck Scoop podcast about Cidiot. There also are many good visitor and travel blogs to the Hudson Valley but that’s a separate list. Let me know if I should put one together. Cidiot® is the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Please rate & review the show at Cidiot.com, join the mailing list, and get in touch about what you like—and what you’d like to hear about. And come visit. Cidiot® 2024. All Rights Reserved. | |||
| 106. Town | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:09:45 | |
This episode, Mat shares the news of moving—still within the Hudson Valley of course. Some thoughts on change and new opportunities. Some questions too. Are you still a cidiot if you move back to a city? Links to what’s mentioned:
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| 105. The River | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:08:56 | |
What is it about water? The Hudson River is the central fixture of the Hudson Valley, so Mat honors it as the muse and focus of this episode. He shares a poem by William Cullen Bryant about the Hudson, “A Scene on the Banks of the Hudson” which will take you from the shores of Beacon to, well, who knows where you will go. Tune in and come visit. Links highlighted:
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| 104. Barnfox | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:23:07 | |
This episode, Mat talks to Freddy Pikovsky, co-founder of Barnfox. Barnfox is a co-working community across the Hudson Valley, with locations in Hudson, Kingston, Livingston Manor, and Poughkeepsie. Freddy shares how early experiences in the outdoors inspired him, moving from the city to the Hudson Valley, the original intent for Barnfox, and what it is today. Don't miss this: Freddy also has a special offer for Cidiot® listeners — a free day pass at any Barnfox location to experience it yourself. Visit: https://barnfox.com/cidiot-day-pass/ https://barnfox.com/cidiot-day-pass/ Other Links
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| 103. Firefighting | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:30:45 | |
Join Cidiot® for a conversation with Ryan Wexler, a local volunteer fire captain to hear about what it’s like to be a firefighter. Mat learns about ways to volunteer and support local fire departments, why you should buy a 911 sign for outside your home, why the best time to have an emergency is at night, where animals fall in the rescue cue, when “the tones” hit, and more. Links mentioned:
Get a 911 Sign for your home:
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| 102. Valley Girls | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:26:12 | |
Cidiot’s last crossover event was Episode 77 with Brett Barry of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast. Well, I just discovered the new Valley Girls podcast, so synchronized to release at the same time, here I interview them about their show, and they interview me on their pod. Jenny Leifer and Jennifer Santiago are hosts of the Valley Girls Podcast. We talk about why they started their show, telling the Hudson Valley story one character at a time. They give a bit of advice for cidiots, we play the hilarious Hudson Valley geography game, and we end with their go-to-spots, which include Mills Mansion and swimming holes. Good timing for that. Links mentioned on this episode:
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| 101. Herd It Here | 16 May 2024 | 00:39:36 | |
You know I love chickens, but my biggest curiosity is with cows. So was very excited to talk to Kyle and Amanda from Gulden Farm. Kyle and Amanda grew up in the area and join us for a special episode about farming. We talk about Kyle’s journey to Montana and back, the story of Gulden Farm, what it means to farm sustainably, my cidiot questions about cows, and even about that great logo I love. Plus, to tempt you to try their amazing grass-fed meats and products, they’re offering Cidiot listeners a 10% discount now through July 31, 2024 at their store. Just use CIDIOT2024 at checkout (Certain limitations may apply.) Cidiot® is the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Please rate & review the show at Cidiot.com, join the mailing list, and get in touch about what you like—and what you’d like to hear about. And come visit. Photos provided by Kyle & Amanda. ©2024 Cidiot® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. | |||
| 99. Ulster Eateries Unfiltered | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:31:40 | |
Cidiot®'s back! Jason Bover, photographer, foodie and founder of Ulster Eateries Unfiltered, joins to kick off Season 7.
He shares with Mat his relationship to the Hudson Valley, growing up in the food and bev business and local ingredients. We talk about the Ulster Eateries Unfiltered Facebook group as well as the gatherings and its VIP discount card supporting local restaurants, not to mention his appearance on "Kitchen Nightmares" and meeting Gordon Ramsey. Jason also just started his own coffee brand, Tiny Dog Coffee, bagged and packaged here in Saugerties.
Join Ulster Eateries Unfiltered for free on Facebook. Get the VIP Foodies Card for discounts to more than 70 businesses and support local. Buy online at Ulster Eateries Unfiltered website: ($20) or available in person for $15 at:
Kingston Candy Bar (Uptown Kingston)
Twin Ravens Coffee Company (Ellenville)
Village Pizza (New Paltz)
Some of Jason’s picks:
Urban Fork, Kingston
Mexico Lindo, Kingston
El Mercadito, Kingston
Salt and Fire, Kingston
Kingston Standard, Kingston
Dallas Hot Wieners
Half Moon Rondout Cafe
Supernatural, Hudson
Moto, Hudson
Lagousta’s Lucious, New Paltz
More Jason Bover links:
Wedding photography: Above Weddings
Tiny Dog Coffee
As featured in HudsonValleyOne: Follow the Foodies
Kitchen Nightmares Ep 6 - Gordon Ramsey special guest "Love Bites"
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival - 9/28—9/29/24
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| 100. Here's to 100 | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:18:10 | |
90% of podcasts don’t publish more than three episodes. And of the 200,000 shows that do go beyond three, 90% will quit after 20 episodes. So hitting 100 episodes like Cidiot® does this month is a rare bird. Or, well, maybe a rare goat. For Episode 100 and this milestone in regional podcasting history, Mat brings back some favorite moments and favorite voices to punctuate the journey from city to country. 🐓🐐🐔 Thank you to everyone who’s listened so far, and been a part of the show to date. This includes Kallie at Sawkill Farm, Kate Steward at Shion Studio, Dairo Chamorro of the Empire Regulars, Allison Chawla at Radio Free Rhinecliff, and my brother-in-law’s brother-in-law Irwin Levy at Our Hamptons podcast. Cidiot is the award-winning podcast about moving to the Hudson Valley. Thank you so much editor Isaac Rostan for your artful blending and music again this episode. This very special episode was recorded in my hometown in the Hudson Valley and in my original hometown of Springfield, NJ. We’re all from somewhere. Come visit. Visit Cidiot.com for links to listen and more information. Music: "Ebbs and Flows" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Cidiot® 2024. All Rights Reserved | |||
| 98. Cidiot Unwrapped (Season 6 Finale) | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:11:34 | |
It's holiday time and this episode is coming to you live from Hudson Winter Walk and a live performance. Mat closes out this amazing season of Cidiot® by sharing what he got from Spotify Unwrapped about the show as well as his own lessons and moments of which he’s proud. So lucky to have you all season. Episode 100 is coming up so be sure to send in ideas or a voicemail message wishing the show something good! Links:
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| 97. Getting Fit in the HV | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:26:27 | |
“Pick one exercise in every plane of motion” — Jakob Roze Jakob is this episode’s special guest. Originally from the Catskills, schooled in Saratoga, started a business in New York, and now back upstate, we talk about moving his work here, the relationships between newcomers and locals, and play a round of the Cidiot geography game. And with winter coming on, in part three, Jakob also gives me a recommended plan, there’s mention of bone mineral density, I clarify I am not 80 but I think I have to buy some weights for winter. Links for this episode:
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| 96. Aging in the HV | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:32:18 | |
Where should we grow old? Is the Hudson Valley a good place for aging? More and more people think so. And when you find your place, how should we plan for it? How can we stay in our home? How can we get around? What kind of resources are available? Choosing to move from the city to upstate and now past 50, yeah, Cidiot® wants to know all this and more. So Mat talks to Brian Jones of the Dutchess County Office for the Aging who debunks myths about the department (no, they don’t just send people to retirement homes) and shares info about the great resources and programs that offices like ours in Dutchess County offers. Brian has tips for successful aging and how to "stay on the upside of dirt." It’s really fun conversation, plus Brian has an awesome voice - no wonder he’ll soon be an announcer for local college sports teams. Dutchess Office for the Aging (dutchessny.gov/aging) Tel: 845-486-2555 Links of things mentioned in the episodes:
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| 95. Bleats from Sheep & Wool | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:11:10 | |
In a special spontaneous episode, Cidiot takes you live to the New York Sheep & Wool Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds (October 21-22, 2023). Mat has no idea what he's looking at but luckily Rachel Zive and her partner Sam Barnett are there to guide us all through the fabric and the animals. We learn so much including advice for beginners, celebrity knitwear designers, and terms from the fiber folk community. Links mentioned in the episode:
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| 94. Creative in the HV | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:21:59 | |
What makes the Hudson Valley special for creative people? This episode, Cidiot talks to Jordan Koschei about building ConnectHV, a creative “network of networks” for creative people in the Hudson Valley and Jordan’s idea of “digital terroir.” It’s about having a sense of place even for a digital network. And just as we’re building on the soil of Hudson Valley’s past, maybe the future will build on this. I think it’s the most thoughtful conversation about living in the Hudson Valley I’ve had in a long time. Tune in. And if you’re a creative in the Hudson valley — designer, podcaster, coder, food & bev, business, anything — Jordan has a very broad definition of creative “If you’re not actively destroying thing, you’re a creative” — be sure to go to ConnectHV.com and sign up for free. Plus we hear his favorite two places — natural and human — places in the Hudson Valley. Links to what's mentioned in the episode: | |||
| 93. The Reluctant Gardener - Part 2 | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:09:43 | |
Mat gives an update on the gardening project, including flowers vs. vegetables competition. Though his voice notes, you probably get too close to the amateur he is and the struggles he faces — not to mention the neglect he embodies. Links to what’s mentioned in the episode:
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| 92. Stationery | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:24:33 | |
Upstate, living in a small town, I pop into all my favorite spots all the time. I try to always buy something but I’m also a bit of a gossip and always want to know what’s new. People ask about the show, and several people have been on it as you know. This episode of Cidiot®, you’ll meet a favorite store-owner-new friend Marie of Red Hook Stationery Co. in the Village of Red Hook, NY. Her store is my new favorite place to get gifts, paper or cards and you’ll know why when you tune into this episode and get to know her and her story. Plus, you’ll hear how she and her husband finally bought their house. And for Cidiot listeners, Marie has a special discount of 15% of any one item at Red Hook Stationery Co. through October 2023. Certain exclusions may apply. Links mentioned in this episode:
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| 91. Ambassador Cidiot | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:14:10 | |
Do you love where you live? Mat sure does. Already a champion, advocate, even a shill for people moving to the Hudson Valley, Mat takes it to the next level by becoming a Certified Tourist Ambassador in Dutchess County. In this Cidiot® episode, you'll hear about the experience as well as advice for visiting from two other 'graduates.' Plus, there's a un/related story about a spider! Beacon (from Nicole) Dover Plains (from Dawn) Dutchess Tourism (from Melaine)
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