It's a dual celebration as Stan and Shen invite in Chad Arnold who celebrated a birthday just before National Comic Book Day this weekend.

He brings his own insights into the comic book collecting world and talks superheroes, movies, and more while Shen sits by. We then have input from friends who selected what superhero they would like to be for a day.

Shen took some ribbing for changing a birthday plan with Chad due to Daily Gazette Game Day with the NY Phoenix on Sunday, May 4, at which the Daily Gazette mascot Newsie will be making an appearance.

Stan caught up with two NY Phoenix All-Stars, Shaudell Millinghaus and Arsenio Arrington to talk about their performance in Maryland, winning the 3-on-3 title and Millinghuas being named All-Star game MVP.

Shen has returned to the podcast studio after being out of the area and out of commission for a week.

She missed Amsterdam's Wing Fest, Easter Sunday with the family, Dyngus Day in Schenectady, and a lot more happened when she was gone.

Shen offered a heartfelt thank you to a Syracuse business in her family's time of need and then we brought the laughs back pretty quickly.

What was your first election? What is your favorite wing? What is Dyngus Day? There is a new flight the duo has to try and Stan said Shen can't take any more time away!

NOTE: Less than an hour after recording this podcast, the duo was once again called away on breaking news, just a block away from The Daily Gazette offices on VanVranken Street in Schenectady.

Daily Gazette reporter Eden Stratton fills in as co-host this week and talks about joining the newspaper, music, and ice cream tastes, along with some suggestions for FBI files and who they would like to interview (dead or alive).

Stan caught up with City of Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing and Recreation assistant director Michele Pawlik to talk about this weekend's Wing Fest along with former Montgomery County executive Bob Purtell who has been a part of the city's Earth Day clean-up for almost 30 years.

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• (00:03:00) - Welcome Eden Stratton to the podcast as fill-in co-host this week
• (00:05:00) - Sitting down with Michele Pawlik and Bob Purtell
• (00:07:15) - Amsterdam Wing Fest this weekend with Michele Pawlik
• (00:11:00) - Bob Purtell talks Earth Day in the City through the years
• (00:22:25) - Top 4 Albums? What is your Stewart's ice cream flight?
• (00:26:30) - Eden Stratton Top 4 albums and new phrases for Stan
• (00:37:15) - Good news from Eden - visiting FMCC
• (00:39:30) - Eden talks FBI files, interviews and conspiracy theories!

Stan and Shen review their album homework from the Top 4 list given by each other last week.

A lot of time was spent on Stan revealing that he did not hate Taylor Swift's Midnight or Reputation albums.

Guest John Norris, a new Daily Gazette columnist, talks craft beer and his weekly 'Pint Sized' feature.

The duo returns to the podcast listeners' submitted lists of the Top four albums before discussing good news and great news.

The NY Phoenix are 7-0 and take on rival Albany Patroons this Friday. Next week is the Belmont on Broadway announcement and Shen talks about her take on hand-packed pints of ice cream at Stewart's. We are asking for submissions for YOUR ice cream flight selections.

• (00:00:00) - Albums - The Carpenters and Taylor Swift
• (00:13:50) - John Norris talks 'Pint Sized' craft beer
• (00:31:50) - Your Top 4 Albums submitted to us
• (00:41:10) - Good News - NY Phoenix, Belmont, Ice Cream flights

This week Stan and Shen go from really serious to really tasty to fun followed by funny as Stan had to learn a new editing technique - beeping Shen later in the show!

The duo talk about the end of the Northville girls' New York State championship game and the fallout from Coach Jim Zullo's actions but move on to more traditional fun antics as they taste and rank four different Girl Scout cookies. Send in your top cookies to StanandShen@gmail.com

Then it was a Top 4 album challenge created by Stan that went well...until Shen had to be beeped... yes, she did! We still want your top four albums of all time - send that to StanandShen@gmail.com too!

There may be some Daily Gazette swag involved for a top emailer too!

This week Stan and Shen give you a taste of soda, St. Patrick's Day celebrations, cheering on the NY Phoenix, along with a deep personal dive into journalism and the loss of a daily paper in Central New York.

Daily Gazette political writer Tyler A. McNeil stopped by to discuss this week's village election results, why voting is important, and the need to support local journalism.

Stan talks about this week's guest on 'Tell Me Your Story' and there is always something about Shen's obsession with Taylor Swift.

Daily Gazette senior feature writer Indiana Nash drops by the podcast studio to discuss Monday's Proctors Bash and the upcoming 2025-26 season.

There was a lot of talent on the stage, Stan, Shen and Indiana talk about favorite shows, the crowd and what's next.

Stan and Shen visitied Tree House Brewing Company earlier Monday and took in the sights and a few sips during their visit.

Stan talked about his latest podcast 'Tell Me Your Story' and why this week's guest Steve Derrick hit home for him and his family.

Shen gives a breaking news update on Belmont on Broadway and no, Chad Arnold, Singe is not a chicken!

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Stan and Shen visiti Tree House Brewing

It has been five years since the first reported case of COVID-19 and this week The Daily Gazette Family of Newspapers looks back in a series of stories from across the talented newsroom staff.

Daily Gazette news editor Andrew Pugliese joined The Stan and Shen Show to talk about the series and where we all were during the early days the pandemic and how our lives changed.

There is good news, early on as Stan talks about the price of eggs and the duo are excited for the March 13 showdown between the NY Phoenix and Albany Patroons at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady.