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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 123- Understanding Elmira
Mar 1300:54:44Tap to summarizeGlide on over to Elmira, New York with us to unpack the history of a town that has gone by many names, from "Queen of the Souther Tier" to "Hellmira", there's a lot to get into.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
Transcribe →Ep 122- Understanding the Syracuse Nationals
Mar 600:59:04Tap to summarizeLace up your sneakers because we are hitting the court once more to examine another former pro NBA team that once called Upstate New York home. Come along as we look at the founding of Syracuse's own NBA team: the Syracuse Nationals. 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
Transcribe →Ep 121- Understanding Grace Jones
Feb 2700:44:57Tap to summarizeThis week we're learning all about the quadruple threat, Grace Jones. Though she was born in Jamaica, Grace Jones spent her teens in Upstate New York before she was launched to stardom in the 70's and 80's. There's LOTS to cover on her quadruple threat career, so lets get to it!Grab tickets for Stellar Human Presents: A Stand-Up Comedy Banger in Binghamton featuring none other than Jim Search: March 27th at 6:30 PMPlease consider donating if your are able: https://www.standwithminnesota.comGet 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 120- Understanding Ernie Davis
Feb 2000:49:37Tap to summarizeThis week we're learning about the Elmira Express, Ernie Davis, one of the greatest athletic talents to ever come out of Upstate NY. We'll learn about his domination on the court and field, and the tragic end to his short life.Grab tickets for Stellar Human Presents: A Stand-Up Comedy Banger in Binghamton featuring none other than Jim Search: March 27th at 6:30 PMPlease consider donating if your are able: https://www.standwithminnesota.comGet 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 119- Understanding The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
Feb 1300:45:04Tap to summarizeThis week we are heading to Petersburg, New York to learn all about the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum! We'll learn about the building that houses the museum and its own connection to the abolitionist movement, and dive into some of the inductees who have ties to Upstate, NY.Grab tickets for Stellar Human Presents: A Stand-Up Comedy Banger in Binghamton featuring none other than Jim Search: March 27th at 6:30 PMPlease consider donating if your are able: https://www.standwithminnesota.comGet 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 118- Understanding The Breweries of Upstate New York
Feb 600:46:07Tap to summarizeThis week we are touring some of the finest breweries that Upstate NY has to offer. We're touring across the whole state so buckle up because we've got a lot of ground to cover as we explore the finest ales of the Adirondacks, the premiere pilsners of western New York , and the best beers in the Mohawk River Valley. Grab tickets for Stellar Human Presents: A Stand-Up Comedy Banger in Binghamton featuring none other than Jim Search: March 27th at 6:30 PMPlease consider donating if your are able: https://www.standwithminnesota.comGet 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 117- Understanding The Susquehanna River
Jan 3000:48:25Tap to summarizeThis week we slip into the muddy waters of the serene Susquehanna to learn all about this riveting river. There's plenty of twists and turns in the tale of this 400+ mile long river, so there's no time to waste, dive in!Grab tickets for Stellar Human Presents: A Stand-Up Comedy Banger in Binghamton featuring none other than Jim Search: March 27th at 6:30 PMPlease consider donating if your are able: https://www.standwithminnesota.comGet 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 116- Understanding Murphy's Island
Jan 2300:49:02Tap to summarizeThis week we return to Broome County, NY to look at what has become a bit of an oddity floating in the middle of the serene Susquehanna: Murphy's Island. This private island would become the home to a local family, replete with 60's splendor (and its own cable car), and has since fallen into disrepair.So come along as we take a look at the story of the eccentric island (and a couple more on top of that)!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.meCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 115- Understanding the Blizzard of '77
Jan 1600:52:23Tap to summarizeBatten down the hatches and bundle up because this week we are tackling the one of the most infamous storms to ever hit Upstate New York: the blizzard of 1977. This icy storm dumped colossal amounts of snow onto Buffalo, NY, shutting the whole city down for days, and trapping people in their homes with snow up to to their ROOFS! 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.meCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishGrab Jim's comedy album: Upstate UnderstandingsLearn all about the behind-the-scenes of Jim's album in the documentary: Understanding Upstate
Transcribe →Ep 114- Understanding Schenectady
Jan 900:57:22Tap to summarizeJim and Rob head back to Upstate NY's Capital Region to learn a little bit about the history of Schenectady, NY. Where else can you find a place that the likes of General Electric, Mickey Rourke, and Andrew Yang call home? So tag along as we take a look at the city that lights up the world!Get your hands on the NEW Understanding Upstate March: https://understandingupstate.printful.meCheck out Rob's brand new EP: Cyber PunishGrab 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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