Best Austin Common Radio Hour Podcasts (2025)

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Make Billionaires Pay NYC March Part 2 10:07

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On Saturday, tens of thousands joined Make Billionaires Pay marches across the United States. As world leaders gather at the UN in New York City to discuss climate action and peace, 20000 took to the street to call to Shut down billionaires and Make Polluters Pay. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear from Jodi Evans of Code Pink, Katie McConnell of D…

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Make Billionaires Pay NYC March Part 1 9:55

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On Saturday, tens of thousands joined Make Billionaires Pay marches across the United States. As world leaders gather in New York City to discuss climate action and peace at the United Nations, the protestors called to: Shut down billionaires. Make Polluters Pay. The money to solve the climate crisis already exists — it’s just in the wrong hands. T…

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Herencia Cultural Mexicana Dance Group 29:17

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Herencia Cultural Mexicana of the capital region is a group that celebrates the dance and culture of all of Mexico. It includes people of all ages dancing traditional dances from many different regions of the country. Moses Nagel spoke to some of the dancers and organizers as they plan for a flurry of fall events including a Día de Muertos festival…

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Everybody Moves- Austin 10:00

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Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community.This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all–and teaches us much–because it is a part of the human experience. This week : Aus…

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SUN Day Voices Albany Sept. 21 2025 16:38

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Sunday, September 21, was a national day of action on climate. SUN Day had a particular focus on promoting solar and other renewable energy sources such as wind and geothermal to respond to global warming. In Albany, there were displays and workshops beneath the Egg at the Empire State Plaza. Workshop topics included packaging reduction, solar, and…

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Make Billionaires Pay NYC March Sept 20 2025 29:57

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On Saturday, tens of thousands joined Make Billionaires Pay marches across the United States. As world leaders gather in New York City to discuss climate action and peace at the United Nations, we’ll be sending a clear message: Shut down billionaires. Fund our future. The money to solve the climate crisis already exists — it’s just in the wrong han…

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HMM_09-19-2025 58:42

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, we hear from Dr. Shannon Roback ‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌of Riverkeeper about the harmful algae bloom in the Hudson River.Then, Mark Dunlea reports on the weekly honk and wave protest in West Sand Lake weekly. Later on, Garrett McCarey gets the scoop on what’s happening at Mount Ida, including the event"An Evening over th…

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Riverkeeper on the Most Extensive Harmful Algal Bloom 11:35

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Riverkeeper has been monitoring the harmful algal bloom (HAB) situation in the Hudson River and collecting data. Concerns are for the health and safety of people, pets, and wildlife. ‌‍‌Riverkeeper’s Science Director Dr. Shannon Roback ‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the situation for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.More information at River…

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Trump Honk and Wave Protest in West Sand Lake 9:59

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As President Trump openly increases his push to institute authoritarian rule, throughout the Capital District at high traffic points, groups of concerned residents gather weekly to hold up signs to protect democracy and free speech, oppose the crackdown on immigrants, defend the environment, and to call to respect the rule of law. One of these week…

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834: Fall Cooking and Bitter Flavors with Genevieve Ko and Alexina Anatole 50:16

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This week, we’re diving into fall cooking and the beauty of bitter flavors. First, Genevieve Ko, deputy editor at New York Times Cooking, joins Francis to take your fall cooking questions. From freezing smart to cabbage makeovers, Genevieve shares practical advice for making the most of fresh produce and tackling leftovers. She also shares the NYT …

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HMM_09-18-2025 58:36

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea reports on Sun Day, a groundbreaking coast-to-coast event that marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s clean energy transition away from climate-destroying fossil fuels. Then, for our labor bucket, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviews Seth Cohen of the Capital District Area Labor…

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"Putting Out The Welcome Mat' with Ellen Sinopoli 9:46

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Ellen Sinopoli of The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe at the local sidewalk juice bar in South Troy. They talk of the celebration of 35 years the ESDC. In honor of its 35th anniversary, ESDC is making 35 visits to sites around the Capital Region inviting audiences to have an up-close and personal exp…

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Voices from Labor Day Rally and Picnic 2025 (Seth Cohen, CDALF President) Part 7 10:01

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On Monday, September 1, 2025, the labor community came together for the Capital District Area Labor Federation's 'Labor Day 2025 Celebration - Rally and Picnic' at Lanthier's Grove Corporation on 4 Dunsbach Ferry Road in Latham. Our labor correspondent, Willie Terry, was there, engaging with union members to hear their thoughts on the labor issues …

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Le Ratoire Presents Processing Film with Plants 9:54

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Katherine Bauer and Joyce Lainé of Le Ratoire film collective return to NATURE Lab and the Sanctuary this Saturday, September 20th. Their workshop at NATURE Lab will guide participants in alternative techniques used to develop photographs, which includes using a stew of plants and other natural materials to reveal unique images. In the evening, the…

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HMM_09-16-2025 59:32

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action about the upcoming protests Make Billionaires Pay. Then, Sina Basila Hickey chats with Tara Aisha Willis, who is bringing new energy to the theater and dance curation at EMPAC at RPI. Later on, Willie Terry brings us more voices from the Capital Dist…

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HMM_09-17-2025 59:27

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we hear part 2 of our coverage of the recent rally by Beyond Plastics.Then, we have a live interview about the We Are America march to uphold the constitution.Later on, Rosemary Armao discusses gun rights, violence, and mental health with her oldest son. After that, we have a live interview about the New …

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SUN Day Sept. 21 Albany Plaza 9:57

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On Sunday, September 21, from 12:00 to 4:00 at the “Base of the Egg” in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Third Act along with over 40 organizations and businesses will participate in Sun Day, a groundbreaking coast-to-coast event that marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s clean energy transition away from climate-destroying fossil fuels. …

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Episode 2 Radio Submission 10:06

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Raised in a strictly anti-gun home Francisco Liuzzi, like many young Americans, owns guns and believes ... as Kirk did ... in protecting the right to bear arms even at. the cost of innocent lives. He defends that position while advocating for better mental health treatment and some simple common-sense gun laws. Rosemary just pulls her hair out over…

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Mount Ida 9:01

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Garrett McCarey speaks with Michael Easterbrook, executive director of Mount Ida Preservation Association, about their upcoming event " An Evening over the Falls" and about their Fall and Winter program schedule. For additional information go to mountidatroy.org or on facebook at mtidacommunity.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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EMPAC's Theater and Dance Curator, Tara Aisha Willis 10:55

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Tara Aisha Willis is bringing new energy to the theater and dance curation at EMPAC at RPI. She is bringing in works which ask questions and she wants to bring in new audiences to EMPAC. Tara's curation works in tandem with her writing around the subject of dance, and she is excited to be bringing her talent and vision to Troy. She spoke with Sina …

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Packaging Reduction Rally Capitol Sept 13 2025 Part 2 9:58

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On Saturday, September 13, more than a hundred environmentalists rallied at the State Capitol to call for passage of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Many criticized Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for refusing to allow the bill to come up to a vote the last two sessions. The bill would require a 30% reduction in packaging ov…

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Talking With Poets: Adonis Richards at the Poets Corner Series 10:22

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Thom Francis welcomes the newly appointed, inaugural Poet Laureate of Schenectady, Adonis Richards who was one of the featured readers at the “Poets Corner Series: Hope, Fire, and Revolution” poetry and spoken word event at Kickback Studios in Troy, NY, on Saturday, April 19, 2025.———Adonis Richards is a Union College program coordinator in the Off…

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Make Billionaires Pay Sept. 20 10:01

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As world leaders gather in New York City for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week, nearly 200 organizations have called for Make Billionaires Pay events across the country on Saturday, September 20. A bus is leaving from Albany for the main rally taking place in NYC. The rally themes include Shutdown Billionaires, Fascists and Polluters, and pr…

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Voices from Labor Day Rally and Picnic 2025 (Angie Morris) Part 6 10:28

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On Monday, September 1, 2025, the labor community came together for the Capital District Area Labor Federation's 'Labor Day 2025 Celebration - Rally and Picnic' at Lanthier's Grove Corporation on 4 Dunsbach Ferry Road in Latham. Our labor correspondent, Willie Terry, was there, engaging with union members to hear their thoughts on the labor issues …

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HMM_09-15-2025 58:33

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the Packaging Reduction Act rally at the State Capitol where environmental advocacy groups were rallying for the passage of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.Then, Willie Terry interviews Gustavo Santos, Guilderland councilperson, during the Labor…

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Voices from Labor Day Rally and Picnic 2025 (Gustavo Santos) Part 5 10:28

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On Monday, September 1, 2025, the labor community came together for the Capital District Area Labor Federation's 'Labor Day 2025 Celebration - Rally and Picnic' at Lanthier's Grove Corporation on 4 Dunsbach Ferry Road in Latham. Our labor correspondent, Willie Terry, was there, engaging with union members to hear their thoughts on the labor issues …

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Everybody Moves- Sean 10:00

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Everybody Moves Series: Migration Stories from our Community.This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, and teaches us much, because it is a part of the human experience. This week: F…

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Packaging Reduction Rally Capitol Sept 13 2025 Part 1 9:48

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On Saturday, September 13, more than a hundred environmentalists rallied at the State Capitol to call for passage of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Many criticized Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for refusing to allow the bill to come up to a vote the last two sessions under pressure from more than 60 paid industry lobbyist…

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HMM_09-12-2025 58:41

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea continues his coverage on the ICE Out of Troy event that took place on September 5thThen, Willie Terry brings us excerpts from Rashida Tlaib’s speech at the "People's Conference for Palestine" held in Detroit.Later on, you’ll hear more from Hudson Mohawk Magazine’s trip to the Troy Farmers Mar…

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New Mural at NATURE Lab Painted by WJL Youth and Jade Warrick 8:32

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The finally finished NATURE Lab mural will be unveiled at StoryHarvest, this Saturday 9/13/25. The images are inspired by the surrounding nature, plants, and animals. The mural is designed in a circle to represent a communal space. Artist Jade Warrick mentored Water Justice Lab youth fellows, including Polly Napelenok who interiewed Jade for Hudson…

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810: Đặc Biệt with Nini Nguyen and The Authentic Ukrainian Kitchen with Yevhen Klopotenko 50:16

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This week, we talk with two incredible chefs about their culinary connections to their homes. First, chef Nini Nguyen talks about growing up in New Orleans and her connection to her tight-knit Vietnamese community. She shares the delicious Vietnamese foods she grew up eating and talks about how that upbringing shapes her cooking today, Nini is the …

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HMM_09-11-2025 58:39

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we begin with some excerpts from the Troy September 11 memorial.Then, for our Labor Bucket, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviews Greg Giorgi, Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Upstate NY Delegate and Organizer, and the Labor Day picnic.Later on, Mark Dunlea previews the Ukrainian Festiv…

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9-11-2025 Memorial in Troy 9:36

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It's been twenty-four years since September 11, 2001, after which twenty Troy firefighters traveled to New York City to help with the clean up in lower Manhattan. At the Troy memorial, Retired Troy Firefighter Eric Wisher was the event host with various speakers including Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello and Fire Assistant Chief James Hughes, from whom…

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StoryHarvest is this Saturday! 10:54

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StoryHarvest: Altar to the Past, Altar to the Future, is taking place on Saturday, September 13, from 2-5pm. This event will have so many fun activities for people of all ages including participatory altar making, portrait sessions, a community food table, acupuncture, apple pressing, tai chi, and more! Benno Greene and Mark Dunlea spoke with Sina …

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HMM_09-10-2025 58:59

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First,Mark Dunlea reports on why climate groups carried signs outside the 50th anniversary event of the NYS Energy and Research Development AuthorityThen, for Marks’ Peace Bucket, we hear about a forum on Sunday Sept. 14 on US China PolicyLater on, Rosemary Armao explores the issue of artificial intelligenceAfte…

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Albany Common Council Wrap-Up 9-4 9:57

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The Albany Common Council had their regular twice monthly meeting on September 4. They tackled accessory dwelling units and a teen curfew. Moses Nagel reports.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Armao and Artificial Intelligence Episode 1 10:06

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Rosemary Armao's podcast has been renamed Beyond the Brink. RPI's computing guru Jim Hendler says it's not artificial intelligence we have to worry about -- it's the people using AI that you have to watch out for. And those people. include tech bros after profits and a president out to win political points. Jim Hendler holds the impressive titles o…

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Climate Groups Urge Stronger Climate Action by NYSERDA 11:07

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On Monday. September 8, the NYS Energy and Research Development Authority held a reception on Wolf Road in Albany to observe its 50th anniversary. A number of climate groups held signs outside of the event to highlight some key reforms they hope that NYSERDA will adopt to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and speed up the transition to clean, renewa…

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HMM_09-09-2025 59:30

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First, Mark Dunlea continues his coverage of the ICE Out of Troy new conference that was held in front of city hall. Then, Moses Nagel spoke with Taina Asili as she begins what she calls the Fever Pitch Pilgrimage, walking from Albany to New York City to raise funds and awareness for climate justice.Next, Eric Morser sat down with Lynne Mattison an…

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Ukranian Festival Sat. Sept. 13 9:47

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On Saturday September 13, 518Ukrainians.com are sponsoring a Ukrainian Festival at the Polish Community Center. The festival with arts, music, and culture will be from 12 to 6, with dancing to live music from 6 to 10 PM. Dr. Anna Allen talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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US Policy on China with Joseph Gerson Sept 14 9:57

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Since the Obama Administration announced its Pivot to Asia policy in 2011, U.S.-China relations have been in a downward spiral. Dr. Joseph Gerson, President of the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security, will speak on US Policy on China to the Capital District Humanist Society on Sunday September 14 at 1 PM at Pinnacle Living, 45 Forts…

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Talking With Poets: Don Maurer at Poetic License at The Fish Market 9:55

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Thom Francis introduces us to poet Don Maurer who shared his work at the Poetic License Poetry Reading & Open Mic at the Fish Market in Troy on November 13, 2023. That night Don read his poem “Unnatural Acts,” that inspired a painting by Phil Palmieri in the exhibit. He also read “Nauset Beach, Cape Cod, 1840” and “Long Johns on the Line,” a poem o…

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Nerf Games at Prospect Park 12:30

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On one summer Saturday of 2025, the Albany Nerf Group gathered in Troy's Prospect Park and introduced the game to Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe. Here she brings you this first hand on-site experience with Nerf Culture. Stephen and Brad and other members of the Albany Nerf Group explain the engineering skills of creating the tools and the…

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Taina Asili's Fever Pitch Pilgrimage 10:00

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Local musician and activist Taina Asili begins what she calls a pilgrimage on September 13. She is walking from Albany to New York City to raise funds and awareness for climate justice and her exciting new show: Fever Pitch. Moses Nagel spoke with her as she prepares for the Fever Pitch Pilgrimage.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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ACIC - Capital Regions Funniest Comic Contest Night 1 Lineup 10:13

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This week Comedians and Competitors Twon Wood, Will Johnson and Craig Nesler are in studio to promote Capital Regions Funniest Comic Contest. A Month Long / multi show Contest consisting of 2 different Venues. The Van Dyck Music Hall in Schenectady and Septembers Too Tavern in Albany running until October 8th. The guys sit down With Host Juan Panta…

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ACIC - Hill Bomber 4 10:19

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This Week Comedian / Skater / Artist Twon Wood is in Studio to promote Hill Bomber 4. The 4th installment of his art collective in comic book form inspired by his adventures in skateboarding. He sits down with Host Juan Pantaleon to discuss details about the comic and the Hill Bomber 4 Release Party Friday September 12th at Paper Moon in Troy…