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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 134- Understanding IBM
5d ago00:49:15Tap 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
2w ago01:02:11Tap 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
3w ago00:44:10Tap 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
Transcribe →Ep 131- Understanding Chautauqua, NY
4w ago00:46:50Tap to summarizeChautauqua means many things to many people, and today we're going to get into each of those descriptions. It's a town, an institute, a summer getaway, and a movement that for some became synonymous with the pursuit of knowledge. We'll dig into the 150+ year old institution that calls Upstate New York home to see what it's all about.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 130- Understanding the Binghamton Inebriate Asylum
May 100:54:55Tap to summarizeThough it's gone by many names over the centuries, one fact has remained true, the Binghamton Inebriate Asylum is one spooky looking building. From it's origins as the first facility of it's kind in the world to it's decades long decay, the House on the Hill has been an imposing fixture in Upstate New York for a long time. 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 129- Understanding The Chenango Canal
Apr 2400:55:02Tap to summarizeCANALS ARE BACK BAYBEEE! That's right, we're talking all about the Eerie Canal's younger sibling, the Chenango Canal! Ditch digging, tow path pulling, canal locks locking, what more could you want?! Well, unfortunately for this short lived Upstate canal system, evidently the people of Broome county wanted more things and they wanted them faster than the canal could provide. Join us as we learn about the boom and bust of this once great canal system. #YESCANALWEEKGet 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 128- Understanding Melville Dewey and the Dewey Decimal System
Apr 1700:49:34Tap to summarizeThis week we are unpacking the history and impact of Melville Dewey. He didn't just influence library systems, but the entire state through his work in education, not to mention having a hand in the Adirondacks hosting the Winter Olympics. Overshadowing all of those accomplishments though is the fact he was a horrible person (and that's putting it lightly). But is it any surprise that a man obsessed with categorization turned out to be an avowed and unapologetic racist? 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 127- Understanding Dirty Dancing
Apr 1001:00:00Tap to summarizePut on your dancin' shoes and practice your lifts as we head back to the Borscht Belt to talk about the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing." While the film is set in Upstate, NY, it was shot in Virginia and North Carolina. Does it do Upstate justice or should we put "Dirty Dancing" in a corner? Listen to find out! 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 126- Understanding Utica Tomato Pie
Apr 300:49:43Tap to summarizeThis week we return to Utica, New York to learn about yet another one of its many unique culinary dishes: tomato pie. Whatever you do, don't serve it hot, and don't call it pizza!Watch: In The Twilight ZoneGet your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 125- Understanding the Negro League Baseball Teams of Upstate New York
Mar 2700:48:28Tap to summarizeJoin us as we look at the rich history of three Negro League Baseball Teams that once called Upstate New York home. From the Acme Colored Giants, to the Schenectady Mohawk Giants, and the New York Gorhams, we'll take swing at learning all about these teams and their players. Batter UP!Grab tickets for Stellar Human Presents: A Stand-Up Comedy Banger in Binghamton featuring none other than Jim Search: March 27th at 6:30 PMGet your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
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