Is the "90s Summer" making a comeback?

In this episode of Off Track Saratoga, Noel and Zac talk about slowing life down, letting kids be kids, and why an unstructured summer might be exactly what families/ all people need.

Noel shares stories from the Jersey Shore, a commercial-grade waterslide that almost took over her front porch, and the joys (and occasional hornet stings) of raising two adventurous boys. Zac reflects on finding balance, rediscovering free time, and why adults might need a little "90s Summer" too.

Then it's time for the debut of a brand-new Off Track Saratoga game:

🎙️ Local or Tourist?

We hit the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs during racing season to see if we can tell who's local and who's just visiting. Some guesses are spot-on... others are hilariously wrong.

In this episode:

☀️ Why the "90s Summer" trend is taking off

🌊 The great waterslide debate

🐝 Surviving a hornet sting

🛶 Summer in Saratoga, Lake George, and the Jersey Shore

🎠 Saratoga Race Course tips—including why breakfast at the track is underrated

🎤 The very first edition of Local or Tourist

If you've ever spent a summer in Saratoga—or just miss the carefree summers of childhood—this one's for you.

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Welcome back! Season 2 of Off Track Saratoga is officially underway, and Noel and Zac are kicking things off from the porch of the National Racing Hall of Fame with two of Saratoga's most recognizable voices—the Saratoga Buglers, Tony and Carson Gambaro.

Every racing day, thousands of fans hear their iconic "Call to the Post," but few know the incredible father-son story behind the tradition.

In this episode, we talk about:

🎺 How they unexpectedly became the Saratoga Buglers after the legendary Sam the Bugler

🏇 What it's like performing before every race at Saratoga Race Course

🎶 Their favorite songs to surprise fans with—including Eminem, Careless Whisper, Mission Impossible, and more

👨‍👦 What it's like sharing one of Saratoga's most cherished traditions as a father and son

🎤 Behind-the-scenes stories from Travers Day, Belmont, birthdays, celebrity encounters, and unforgettable moments around the track

Plus, we're introducing a brand-new "Porch Sittin'" series, where we'll be recording from some of Saratoga's most iconic front porches all season long.

If you love Saratoga Springs, horse racing, local history, or simply great stories, this is the perfect way to kick off Season 2.

🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday.

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Scallions may be gone, but something exciting is taking its place.

In the Season 1 Finale of the pod, Noel and Zac go Off Track with local restaurateur Ronnie Solevo for an exclusive first look inside The Pearl, the highly anticipated seafood restaurant and raw bar opening at the former Scallions location on Lake Avenue.

Ronnie shares the inspiration behind the concept, how fresh oysters and seafood make their way from the coast to Saratoga in as little as 12–18 hours, and why this project feels like the most authentic expression of who he is. We talk restaurant design, preserving the spirit of Scallions, creating a space that feels both coastal and Saratoga, and some of the surprises guests can expect when The Pearl opens later this year.

Follow @thepearlsaratoga for updates and get ready to discover Saratoga's newest gem.

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