Best Ray Graf Podcasts (2025)

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Food Friday 5/16/25: Plant-based cuisine with Wendy Grossman 49:27

4h ago49:27

49:27

We welcome back Chef Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen to expound upon the joys of plant-based eating. Ray Graf hosts.

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Gardening 5/15/25 50:24

5h ago50:24

50:24

Our crack team of expert gardeners is back to help you get the most out of your garden. Ray Graf hosts.

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Real Estate with Alexander Monticello 5/14/25 50:17

6h ago50:17

50:17

Ready to buy? Looking to sell? Either way, we have you covered! We welcome back Alex Monticello to answer your real estate questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Automotive repair with Gordon Fricke 5/13/25 49:31

3h ago49:31

49:31

Whatever you drive, whether it's a state of the art EV, or an old gas guzzler, it's driving season! Gordon Fricke is back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice. Ray Graf hosts.

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Medical Monday 5/12/25: Endovascular and neurosurgery With Dr. Alexandra Paul 48:25

22h ago48:25

48:25

Joining us to discuss endovascular and neurosurgery is Dr. Alexandra Paul of the Albany Medical Health System. Ray Graf hosts.

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Food Friday 5/9/25: In the pantry with Jennifer Clair 47:56

4d ago47:56

47:56

We welcome back Jennifer Clair, founder of Home Cooking New York. We'll talk about cooking from your pantry - and how to stock your pantry so you have plenty of options when you need a quick meal at the end of the day. Ray Graf hosts.

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Science Forum 5/8/25 49:01

5d ago49:01

49:01

The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.

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UFO, UAP, USO: What can science tell us? 5/7/25 48:59

6d ago48:59

48:59

We welcome back SUNY physics professor Dr. Kevin Knuth. In 2022, Dr. Knuth travelled to the west coast of the U.S. to study phenomena behind leaked NAVY UFO sightings. Since then, he's been at the forefront of scientific studies of UAP. We'll talk about the latest findings and take your calls.

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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 5/6/25 48:12

7d ago48:12

48:12

Bird watchers rejoice! Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Medical Monday 5/5/25: Maternal medicine with Dr. Alexis DiSilvestro 48:48

12d ago48:48

48:48

We are joined by Dr. Alexis DiSilvestro, a maternal fetal medicine specialist at St. Peter’s Maternal Fetal Medicine. Ray Graf hosts.

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Food Friday 5/2/25: Single Subject Cookbooks with Pam Abrams and Anette Tomei 47:05

11d ago47:05

47:05

Pam Abrams and Annette Tomei are back, this time putting a spotlight on their favorite single subject cookbooks. What's yours? Ray Graf hosts.

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Gardening 5/1/25 48:30

12d ago48:30

48:30

"April showers bring may flowers," or so the saying goes. How does your garden grow? The gardeners are back to offer tips, hacks and advice. Ray Graf hosts.

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Pets and Vets 4/30/25: Susan Sikule and Kris Dallas 50:07

13d ago50:07

50:07

We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland, New York and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. Ray Graf hosts.

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Aging Together with Greg Olsen 4/29/25 49:40

14d ago49:40

49:40

May is Older Americans Month. Joining us for a preview is Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. Ray Graf hosts.

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Medical Monday 4/28/25: Ophthalmology with Dr. David Perlmutter 49:39

15d ago49:39

49:39

We're joined by Dr. David Perlmutter of Perlmutter Eye Center. Dr. Perlmutter specializes in customized cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and retinal diseases. Ray Graf hosts.

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Food Friday 4/25/25: Taste of Rhinebeck 49:37

18d ago49:37

49:37

Taste of Rhinebeck returns Wednesday, May 7. The event will spotlight about two dozen purveyors of fine food and beverages and will feature appetizers, entrees, beverages, and desserts. And here to tell us about it are Josh Kroner, Jennifer Ann Berry and Cathy Naor. Ray Graf hosts.

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Astronomy with Bob Berman and Valerie Rapson 4/24/25 50:41

19d ago50:41

50:41

If you are stargazer, this is the show for you! Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent astronomy news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap 26:00

23d ago26:00

26:00

You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of genre storytelling, the group’s new album “Dead Channel Sky” is not their first foray into science fiction. Along with William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes…

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Stamps and Coins 4/23/25 50:33

24d ago50:33

50:33

Bob Scott and David Tripp are back to talk stamp and coin collecting with you. Ray Graf hosts.

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History with Kathryn Sheehan 4/22/25 48:49

21d ago48:49

48:49

We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another deep dive into the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts.

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Medical Monday 4/21/25: Primary Care with Dr. Alex Mosteanu 49:16

22d ago49:16

49:16

We welcome Dr. Alex Mosteanu, System Chair of Primary Care at Nuvance health. Ray Graf hosts.

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Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award-winning run with her supergroup, boygenius, Dacus has signed a major label contract with Geffen for her solo work. In this episode, Lucy Dacus talks …

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From Baby Blacks to USA Eagle, Hooker Shilo Klein 34:15

2M ago34:15

34:15

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill returns alongside Fitzy to interview USA Eagle and San Diego Legion Hooker, Shilo Klein. We discuss Shilos climb in New Zealand rugby, staring with the Baby Blacks in their U20 Champions runs, then moving his way through provincial and Super Rugby, on his way to Major League Rugby and USA Eagles.…

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A Crossover Success, USA Eagle, Pono Davis 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill returns alongside Fitzy to interview Houston SaberCats and USA Eagle Prop Pono Davis. Pono is that rare crossover athlete success story, going from college football to pro football, to test rugby in a mere 5 years. Pono talks about making the move to rugby, trying out for American Raptors and eventuall…

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The Year Ahead with USA Rugby Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, New England Free Jacks Director of Communications and Entertainment, and MLR Sideline Reporter, Thomas “Wheels” Grant, welcome USA Rugby Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence. Scott, Fitzy and Wheels dive into the recently announced rugby calendar for both the men’s and…

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From Leicester to Boston, Foundational Banshee, Emily Henrich 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young, welcome USA Eagle and Boston Banshee Foundational Member, Emily Henrich. Emily, deep into Banshee trainings, talks about her time in the PWR with Leicester Tigers and now a member of the inaugural WER Boston Banshee’s team, her teammates an…

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WER President and Co-Founder, Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young, welcome WER President and co-founder, Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf as part of an hour long show including Boston Banshee and USA Eagle, Emily Henrich. In this half of the show, Fitzy and Wendy talk to Jessica about the inaugural season ki…

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“Quest For The Shield” Producers, Deirdre & Justin LePera 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy sits down with the producers of the Amazon Prime rugby documentary, “Quest For The Shield” Producers, Deidre and Justin LePera. Deirdre and Justin share how the doc was made, getting great access to the players and getting them to open up to the camera about the team’s struggles, successes, and the fa…

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Alicia Graf Mack on Honoring the Past and Future of Dance 32:11

3M ago32:11

32:11

Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through adversity to perform alongside artists like Beyoncé, John Legend and Andre 3000. As a teacher, she has helped bridge the past into the future, educating new generations of students. In this episode, Alicia Gra…

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2025 Trialed Laws - MLR Director of Match Officials, David Wilkinson 50:31

3M ago50:31

50:31

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome Major League Rugby Director of Match Officials, David Wilkinson on to talk about what is making the entire rugby world abuzz, new 2025 MLR Trialed Laws. Are they turning union into league? Will scrums suffer? Why these implementations and why in Major League Rugby? Also, who sets thes…

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A Junior, Who Wants to be a Senior… Eagle, Anthem Rugby’s Junior Gafa 48:47

3M ago48:47

48:47

In US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, 2024 Major League Rugby Rookie of the Year, Junior Gafa joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about signing full time with Anthem Rugby Club, his new teammates, the influence Coach Al (Alama Leremia) has on his life and career, 2025 hopes for the team’s success, and his future Eagles goals, hoping to cap for USA sooner than late…

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USRHHL INTRO JUNGLE: Major League Rugby 2025 Season Preview Show 1:53

3M ago1:53

1:53

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 5, we introduce The Rugby Rants’ Rob “The Hammer” Hammerschmidt, North American Rugby Database curator, James Deeley, and The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye in a powerful way… it will make you want to punch someone in the face! . LYRICS: And now, The M-L-R two thousand twenty-fi…

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2025 MLR Season Preview Show with Rob Hammerschmidt, James Deeley and Ryan Ye 1:41:08

3M ago1:41:08

1:41:08

In US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE’s annual Major League Rugby Season Preview Show, Bill and Fitzy welcome The Rugby Rants’ Rob “The Hammer” Hammerschmidt, North American Rugby Database curator, James Deeley, and The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye to break down each MLR team leading into the season. Who’s the cream of the crop, and who’s not? And, which teams a…

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USRHHL INTRO JUNGLE: World Rugby GM US Operations, RWC31 - Ross Young 1:42

3M ago1:42

1:42

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 5, World Rugby GM US Operations, RWC31 - Ross Young is introduced in a very dramatic, broadway-esque, cartoon superhero way. Oddly enough, another guest who has never been introduced with a jungle. We are so futuristic! HA! . LYRICS: Let's welcome back to the show, Former …

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RWC31 & 33 Preparations Update, World Rugby GM US Operations, RWC31 - Ross Young 58:43

3M ago58:43

58:43

Bill and Fitzy kick off what hopefully will be an annual show about the preparations of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, hosting by USA Rugby by welcome World Rugby GM or US Operations, RWC31, Ross Young. We dive deep into the current status of their preparations, site surveys, what are they looking for in locations, any conflicts with NFL and C…

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Wendy Young Intro Jingle - A toast to women’s rugby 4:15

3M ago4:15

4:15

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 3, guest Wendy Young… YSC Rugby’s leader is introduced with this instant Top 40 hit! LYRICS: Hey, hey, it’s time Let's bring on the leader in women’s rugby coverage Your Scrum half Connection, The mastermind behind We’re assuming she once played scrum half Or has a thing f…

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Sione Fukofuka, a newbie to being introduced via a jingle! 3:55

3M ago3:55

3:55

Sione Fukofuka, a newbie to being introduced via a jingle! BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 4, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka is introduced with this gem… also, Sione has never been introduced this way! A good thing? Maybe… Listen to our interview with Sione and Wendy Young on the latest up and co…

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2025 and beyond, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka 36:23

3M ago36:23

36:23

Bill and Fitzy welcome USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, back to the show, nearly a year since his first appearance on any podcast in America. How did 2024 go, did the team reach their goals? What does 2025, a huge year, look like for the team? Pacific Four, RWC Warm-ups, and what they all play for, the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Be sur…

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Up and Coming Women’s Eagles - YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young 34:02

3M ago34:02

34:02

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young joins Bill and Fitzy to discuss the future of the USA Women’s Eagles and the current stars. The future looks bright as Wendy brings us down the road of some of the newest players to look out for, and how the game has grown in the US of late. The USRHHL Jingle writing team whipp…

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Bryan Ray Intro Jingle - Canada meets Billy Ray Cyrus 2:09

4M ago2:09

2:09

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 2, guest Bryan Ray, Americas Rugby News, is introduced with a touch of Canada and a sober Billy Ray Cyrus… Listen to our interview with Bryan Ray and Will Hooley on the latest up and coming USA Eagle stars. LYRICS: America Rugby News Canadian rugby fan Tonight we have the …

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Will Hooley Intro Jingle - England Goes Country 2:55

4M ago2:55

2:55

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 2, guest Will Hooley… Will is now full America, dropping the country hits on his regular playlist. Listen to our interview with Bryan Ray and Will Hooley on the latest up and coming USA Eagle stars. LYRICS: Hey Bill and Fitzy, let me take it from here.... And now, we intro…

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Up and Coming Eagles - Bryan Ray & Will Hooley 1:16:36

4M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Bill and Fitzy welcome Bryan Ray from Americas Rugby News, and Co-host of The Rugby Rundown and former rugby international, USA Eagle 517, Will Hooley to talk about the future of the Men’s Eagles. Who should we keep an eye on, who’s exciting and do we think will be the most impactful Eagles down the road. Will, Bryan, Bill and Fitzy dive into how t…

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Philippa Tuttiett Intro Jingle - Motown meets Funk and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

Introducing, US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 1, guest Philippa Tuttiett is welcomed by this gem inspired by Motown, Funk and possibly some Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch! It’s a good vibration… Listen to our interview with Philippa about Ilona Maher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The “Ilona Maher Effect” with Rugby Analyst, Philippa Tuttiett 56:26

4M ago56:26

56:26

The “Ilona Maher Effect” with Rugby Analyst, Philippa Tuttiett We kick off US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Season 5 talking about one of the world’s biggest rugby stars, Ilona Maher. And no one better to have one than Rugby Analyst, former Welsh International in 7s and 15s, and the owner of her own building company, Philippa Tuttiett. We discuss the arriv…

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BEST OF Season 4: The Cursing Dubliner; USA Flyhalf, AJ MacGinty 44:58

5M ago44:58

44:58

On this BEST OF SEASON 4 episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcomed USA flyhalf, AJ MacGinty while in preparations to face Tonga. Funny moments ensued, including a new jingle written just for this podcast episode, AJ on his cursing ways to motivate, the physicality of these test matches, and, AJ talks about the exciting style of …

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7s superstar Maddison Levi has met her match… Her name is Nia Toliver 46:35

5M ago46:35

46:35

7s superstar Maddison Levi has met her match… Her name is Nia Toliver On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcome the newest sensation to hit the Rugby Sevens scene, USA Eagle, Nia Toliver! Fresh off her star-worthy performances on debut in Dubai and Cape Town, turning rugby fans heads around the globe, Toliver talks about …

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BEST OF SEASON 4 - Exit Interview with Former USA 7s Men’s Head Coach, Mike Friday 1:03:17

5M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

On this BEST OF SEASON 4 episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Mike Friday, who announced he was stepping down as the USA 7s Men’s Head Coaching role after a decade at the helm joined Bill and John to talk about his time building the men’s programs, the difficulties of doing so and the high’s he experienced. Mike also talked about the side’s diff…

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Min Jin Lee Revisits the Decades It Took To Write “Pachinko” 38:46

6M ago38:46

38:46

Author Min Jin Lee talks to us about the power of the social novel. Her epic historical fiction novel, “Pachinko,” is frequently cited as one of the best books of the 21st century. Lee’s exploration of the immigrant experience, identity and empathy has a timeless quality that feels as relevant as ever in our current moment. In this episode, Min Jin…

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Your mother’s favorite Scrummager, USA Eagle and Old Glory DC Prop, Jack Iscaro 42:53

6M ago42:53

42:53

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcome USA Eagle and Old Glory DC Prop, Jack Iscaro. Jack shares his thoughts on the Eagles successful Autumn tour thus far and preparations for Spain. What would it mean to finish out the tour with another win? And, Jack shares his thoughts on the 2025 Major League Rugby schedule and th…

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The Cursing Dubliner; USA Flyhalf, AJ MacGinty 47:36

6M ago47:36

47:36

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcome USA flyhalf, AJ MacGinty while in preparations to face Tonga this weekend. Funny moments ensure, including a new jingle written just for this podcast episode, AJ on his cursing ways to motivate, the physicality of these test matches, and, AJ talks about the exciting style of play …

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