Stan and Shen introduce this summer's dynamic and energetic pair of interns, Kate Corbijian and Jack O'Callaghan to the podcast as they wrapped up their time with The Daily Gazette.

There wasn't a lot of time for introductions as the battle over eating chicken wings with ranch dressing and dipping pizza into Caesar dressing had caused a lot of friction in the office.

The pair discussed some of their favorite assignments, being surprised by Stan on assignments - but in a good way - and shared many laughs.

Kate will return to Marist College via a semester in Italy, while Jack will return for his senior year at THE Ohio State University with his sister and a host of other duties.

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Daily Gazette Business Editor Shenandoah Briere and Digital Content Producer Stan Hudy open this week's podcast, missing several co-workers who are on well-deserved vacations.

Stan had the opportunity for a new culinary adventure, visiting a restaurant known for its seafood cuisine, and the two agreed that the newsroom runs on caffeine, talking about the opening of 7 Brew Coffee on Watt Street in Schenectady.

Shenan took time to visit Civitello's on N. Jay Street in Schenectady for its re-opening and bringing back several tasty treats for the office and a look ahead at the week and weekend for the duo.

Shenandoah opened the show this week, much to her pleasure, as the duo talked about being busy while not in the podcast studio.

They recapped Summer Night, and Shenandoah made a plea to support local journalism. The pair discussed their visit to the new Bass Pro Shops in Clifton Park before it opened, where they would not be able to taste the new blueberry pie Oreos, but there was a conversation about 7 Brew Coffee offering free coffee during an employee training weekend.

The duo then broke the news during the recording of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne.

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Schenectady County legislator Rich Ruzzo and Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation executive director Maureen Neufeld stopped by the podcast studio to talk about the 19th annual Schenectady County SummerNight event on Friday, July 11.

The guests discussed the economic impact, as well as the community bond that an event of this magnitude has on the city and the county.

The last half of the podcast was all about Shenanigans with the guests - Favorite Stewart's Flights, Top Four albums, favorite dinner guests, first concerts, along with a review of previous words you could not say on any broadcast.

Everyone in the studio was excited for this year's edition of SummerNight and hope that you can make it and this episode gets you to downtown this Friday night.

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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