No better way to bring the community together than with music and the arts. Unity Hall in Barneveld was named one of central New York’s best venues for live entertainment and our guest, Matt Mielnick, is responsible. Matt traces the history of downtown Utica’s vibrant music scene in the 70s and 80s, and the road he followed to re-create that vibe at Unity Hall.

Episode 4 | Unity Hall

The adventures of a dyed-in-the-wool East Utican who dreamed of building lasers but wound up building computer networks and playing saxophone in a bunch of local bands on the side and then deciding to become active in local politics and community service. Come along on Mike Galime's wild ride through a rust-belt city that's now up on the good foot.

Episode 5 |  Mike Galime

Making an emotional connection with the audience takes the fear out of public speaking.

Episode 6 |  Speaking of Speaking ...

Internationally acclaimed master illusionist and magician Leon Etienne discusses his journey on the road to worldwide stardom, and how he’s keeping busy during the entertainment industry shutdown.

Episode 1 | Leon Etienne

Scott Flansburg, Guinness Book Record Holder for the Fastest Human Calculator, talks about discovering his rare gift for processing numbers in his head, and how he’s making mathematics cool for young students. But that’s not all; Scott reveals his plans to bring professional basketball to upstate New York, and recognize the area’s contribution to the game in a big way.

Episode 2 | The Human Calculator

Decorated oncologist, professor, and author, Dr. Gilbert Lawrence, delves into an emerging field of study known as neuroscience, and explains the connection between mental and behavioral health issues caused by anxiety, stress, and depression, and the impact on physical health and well-being. And yes, it really IS all in your head.

Episode 3 | Happy Brain

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