Freedom Park board president Cathy Gatta stopped by to talk about this year's Freedom Park concert series in Scotia along with all things music in the Capital Region.

There were plenty of laughs as Stan kept on referring to the '3rd on the 4th' celebration in Schenectady instead of the '4th on the 3rd' that led into a poor Abbot and Costello mistake and the show slid from there!

Cathy, also vice-president of the Schenectady Legislature, spoke about the talent coming to the area on July 11 for SummerNight and local talent, Sydney Worthley.

The duo found out Cathy's affinity for Stewart's ice cream, the standard for all cold confections across the nation, by her standards and her favorite ingredients at Bowled.

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Daily Gazette staffers Stan Hudy and Shenandoah Briere kick off their latest podcast with a special guest, who didn't need a lot of introduction, but Shen had a major annoucement.

After discussing her new role, the duo spoke about other staff advancements, as well as the departure of a dear friend to new opportunities.

Several gifts were given after her announcement.

With summer officially underway, the talk turned to camps, especially Shen's experience at camps.

The pair finished with a tasting of a brand new Oreo flavor that had th two singing it's praises.

• (00:00:45) - How hot is it?
• (00:02:00) - Introducing the new Business Editor
• (00:03:00) - Taliking new roles
• (00:08:00) - Happy trails to Indiana
• (00:13:00) - Gifts for the Business Editor
• (00:14:00) - Post-it notes
• (00:16:00) - Summer camp memories
• (00:16:30) - Science camp
• (00:18:00) - Golf camp
• (00:19:45) - An embarrasing swing
• (00:22:00) - Surprise tasting
• (00:24:15) - Freemom Park MC's and cannon fire
• (00:25:00) - What's on tap July 4th and 11th
• (00:25:30) - Shen's new close...

Scotia Village trustee Justin Cook stopped by the podcast studio to talk about the June 27th Fourth of July celebration at Freedom Park.

He discussed the village's recent partnership with the event, its past successes, and the elements that will make this year's celebration one to remember - including Stan and Shen serving as MCs for the event.

He talked about the food available from Jumpin' Jacks, Cousins Maine, charity food vendors, the fireworks, and the chance for Shen to fire a cannon!

There was also time for Shenanigans - Top albums, his Stewart's ice cream flight selection and who he would invite to a private dinner.

• (00:00:30) - Shen's girl match
• (00:01:45) - Shen forgets her age
• (00:02:30) - Introducing Justin Cook, Scotia Village Trustee
• (00:03:15) - Old technology
• (00:06:00) - June 27th July 4th kick-off event
• (00:07:00) - Electric City Waterski Show team
• (00:09:30) - Revolutionary War re-enactors - cannon fire!
• (00:16:30) - Food line-up for Shen
• (00:18:45) - Gifts
• (00:29:00) - Giveaways from Stan and Shen June 27th
• (00:34:00) - Shenanigans - Stewart's Flight, Top 4 Albums, 3 people invited to dinner

Stan and Shen took the podcast on the road, visiting Discover Saratoga President Darryl Leggieri at their Saratoga offices to discuss the success and potential future of the Belmont on Broadway free concert last week.

They talked about the turnout, the excitement, can it get any better, what bands could be invited for a third round (if announced) and what could be the future of free concerts around the racing season.

Darryl did well at Saratoga Race Course for the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga thanks to some family help.

• (00:01:45) - Looking back on this year's Belmont on Broadway
• (00:04:00) - How do the bands get selected for Belmont on Broadway
• (00:06:00) - IF we get a 3rd Belmont on Broadway??
• (00:07:30) - Shen's thoughts on Belmont and a Triple Crown appearance
• (00:08:15) - Can we see a Travers Festival free concert on Broadway?
• (00:12:00) - Darryl's pick for upcoming bands at a free festival
• (00:13:00) - Stan's pick for a band AND Shen knew of them!
• (00:18:00) - The second time around for Belmont on Broadway
• (00:21:00) - How did Darryl do at Belmont Stakes Saturday
• (00:22:30) - Stan's father's handicaping harness racing skills
• (00:26:00) - Best band contract riders for the concerts
• (00:27:30) - What's next? July 4th racing festival
• (00:29:45) - Stan has a big ask for the next concert event

Stan had a chance to interview two key pieces to Belmont on Broadway's free concerts in Saratoga Springs.

He caught up with The Uprooted Band's own Michael Glabicki, known for her early career with Rusted Root, and followed that up with singer, songwriter and guitarist Jesse Valenzuela from Gin Blossoms.

Here is a bonus segment from Stan and Shen's preview of Belmont on Broadway

It's an early podcast episode as we head into the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, along with plans for The Stan and Shen Show to be at Belmont on Broadway on Wednesday in Saratoga Springs.

The duo had a slow start - it was Monday for Shen, and things weren't going well in the office.

Poor drivers got her more animated, Stan had a story of driving revenge to add also.

Belmont Stakes and Belmont on Broadway was on everyone's mind and the burning question on the podcast was 'How many dresses did Shen order before she said 'Yes to the dress' for her friend's wedding Saturday?'

Math was involved.

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Stan and Shen return to the podcast studio, this week without the need for boxing gloves.

They recap their disagreement on failed school budgets, upcoming revotes, their work during Memorial Day weekend, Stan's photo assignments at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, no love for Taylor Swift at the VMA's and a look ahead to Belmont Week in Saratoga.

Stan and Shen invite Daily Gazette Schenectady County reporter Chad Arnold back onto the podcast to discuss this year's school budgets, including two that failed locally.

He discussed the process and what it means to a school district like Scotia-Glenville.

Both Stan and Shen agreed that school budgets are important and should be passed on an annual basis.

Then when Stan broke down what a failure could mean to a school district, especially its athletic programs, that's when Shen really blasted Stan.

It was Sports vs. Arts and it took time for that to become resolved.

Things lightened up - with some court case topics and a quick look at the new Superman movie coming out.