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Understanding Upstate
Hosted by Jim Search and Rob Adler · EN
Understanding Upstate is a podcast dedicated to exploring what makes Upstate New York such a unique and special place. Each week hosts Jim Search and Rob Adler dive into a new Upstate topic from local monuments like the world's largest Prozac pill, to famous Upstate New Yorkers like Rod Serling, and delicacies only found Upstate like Garbage Plates, Spiedies, and Michigan Red Hots, to better understand what's up... Upstate.
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Ep 140- Understanding Buffalo
3d ago00:46:13Tap to summarizeThis week we are headed to the Queen City of Upstate New York, Buffalo! From the history of Buffalo to the surprisingly large number of hit singles the Goo Goo Dolls racked up, we'll leave no stone unturned.Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 139- Understanding Kampai Japanese Steakhouse in Vestal, New York
1w ago00:54:06Tap to summarizeThis week we are turning up the heat and taking a seat at the hibachi station as we learn about a venerable Vestal institution: Kampai Japanese Steakhouse. We'll chop it up about what has made this a destination for the Binghamton area for more than 50 years, and how founder, Richard Matsushima, came to create the first Japanese Restaurant in the Southern Tier.Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meWatch the mini-doc: A Walk With RichardGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Summer Vacation Rewind - Understanding Michigan Red Hots
2w ago00:43:16Tap to summarizeThings are heating up out there this summer so we are rewinding the tape back to one of our HOTTEST episodes, that's right, we're revisiting one of our MANY hot dog episodes and taking another bite out of the beloved Upstate delicacy: Michigan Red Hots.Throw us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! Include a suggestion in your review for something you'd like us to cover on Understanding Upstate and we just might cover it!Follow us on instagram: @understandingupstateGet your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 138- Understanding Watkins Glen International
3w ago00:54:30Tap to summarizeOften in these descriptions we use the phrase "buckle up", but today we mean it, because we're headed to the famous Watkins Glen International race track, host to Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, and much more. So gas up, kick your tires, and get ready to speed into another great episode. Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 137- Understanding Turning Stone Resort & Casino
Jun 1900:46:59Tap to summarizeAs we turn the page to another episode we shift our focus to Turning Stone Resort & Casino. From it's lengthy court battles to establish itself as legitimate in the eyes of the federal government, climbing all the way to the Supreme Court, to tales of gambling splendor and squander, we'll cover it all! If we don't have you exclaiming "BINGO" by the end of this episode, I don't know what will.Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 136- Understanding John McTiernan
Jun 1200:51:46Tap to summarizeIf you spent any amount of time in front of a TV as a child in the 80's or 90's you are well aquatinted with the work of Albany's own. John McTiernan. He launched the Predator, Die Hard, AND Jack Ryan franchises, among many other films, and is heralded with reinventing the action genre. BUT it isn't a Hollywood ending for McTiernan, as you can take the director out of Upstate but you can't take the Upstate out of the director.Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 135- Understanding BC Pops
Jun 500:48:44Tap to summarizeTake me to the river because this week we're learning all about one of the greatest Southern Tier traditions, BC Pops on the River! What could be better than popular tunes blasted by a floating orchestra? Add in giant floating rocking horses, and children perilously descending as a makeshift E.T. and you'll start to get an idea! Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 134- Understanding IBM
May 2900:49:15Tap to summarizeThis week we are putting BIG BLUE under the microscope. That's right, we're talking about one of the biggest companies in the world, IBM, and it's humble origins in Upstate, NY. If you aren't already saying "I be excited", then I don't know what to tell you aside from, start listening!Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 133- Understanding Nirchi's Pizza
May 2201:02:11Tap to summarizeThis week we are serving up a slice of the Southern Tier as we look at a Binghamton institution: Nirchi's Pizza. We've got an episode packed with first hand experiences, reviews, and much more. So slid on over as we cut into a half sheet and talk about Nirchi's.Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 132- Understanding L. Frank Baum and The Oz-stravaganza
May 1500:44:10Tap to summarizeThis week we follow the yellow brick road to L. Frank Baum to learn about his childhood and early days upstate to his success as an author. But there's more behind the curtain, as we uncover some of Baum's intensely held views, that make him yet another influential but problematic figure from Upstate, NY.Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
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