Introducing The Bad Bosses Podcast: Turning Bad Leadership Into Good On Good News, York, host Matt (Clickstream Studios) welcomes Joe, a new Clickstream content creator, to discuss his podcast concept, The Bad Bosses, drawn from his 36-year career at Syracuse University (35 in management, 26 as a director). Joe aims to educate and entertain by sharing anonymized stories about bad bosses while defining what makes good leadership, noting many workplaces promote supervisors without preparing them. He critiques at-will employment laws, especially in New York, and proposes state-mandated supervisor development programs for employers with 50+ employees, using models like law enforcement promotion testing to identify strengths and weaknesses. He links bad bosses to turnover, stress, and unionization, recommends confronting a bad boss first, and invites guests via badbosses.org and info@badbosses.org, while also plugging leadership development resources and local sponsors. 00:00 Who Do You Wanna Fire 00:26 Welcome To Good News York 01:00 Meet The Bad Bosses Host 01:27 Why Bad Bosses Happen 02:43 Training Gaps Across Industries 03:37 At Will Employment Explained 05:12 Testing And Training For Leaders 08:05 Every Employee Deserves A Good Boss 09:19 Unions And Workplace Treatment 11:35 Firing With Humanity 13:20 Share Your Bad Boss Story 15:08 Leadership Programs And Resources 19:19 Which Industries Are Worst 23:04 Advice For Dealing With A Bad Boss 25:07 Where To Find The Podcast 26:26 Closing And Sponsor Shoutout

Noah Chrysler Joins Clickstream Studios and Launches Syracuse Improv On Good News York, host Danny Tripodi interviews Noah Chrysler, a new hire at Clickstream Studios with a long YouTube background and experience in digital marketing strategy for YouTubers and businesses. Noah explains he joined after reaching out repeatedly and meeting the mayor, and he’s excited to collaborate with Danny, Matt, and Amanda while also running Syracuse Improv at Clickstream’s former Spaghetti Warehouse headquarters. Syracuse Improv hosts free, public workshops every other Wednesday from 6–8 PM aimed at rebuilding community and growing an improv scene in Syracuse, with future class levels planned using an inherited curriculum. Noah promotes a one-night “Improvised Dungeons and Dragons” show April 13 at Song & Dance (tickets via syracuseimprov.com). They also discuss Danny’s work at Clickstream and RetroGameCon dates and ticket info. 00:00 Cold Open Banter 01:00 Meet Noah Chrysler 01:17 Noah YouTube Origins 01:41 Joining Clickstream Studios 02:52 Syracuse Improv Pitch 03:31 Who Can Join 04:33 Why Community Matters 06:56 Free Workshops Vision 09:37 Improvised DnD Show 11:24 Cast Roles Audience Input 13:13 Show Details Tickets 13:32 Where to Find Syracuse Improv 14:04 Nonprofit Goals and Education 14:47 Will the Show Return 16:05 Auditions and Getting Involved 18:04 Turning to Clickstream Studios 20:52 Retro Game Con Origins 24:10 Guests and Ticket Info 25:38 Final Thanks and Sign Off

Michelle Schenandoah on Rematriation, Food Sovereignty, and the PBS Series Rematriated Voices On Good News York, host Noah Chrysler interviews Syracuse-based Oneida Nation Wolf Clan member Michelle Schenandoah, founder of the nonprofit Rematriation and host of WCNY/PBS’s Rematriated Voices. Schenandoah explains Haudenosaunee naming traditions and defines rematriation as “returning the sacred to the mother,” describing its applications in cultural revitalization, governance, language, and food sovereignty through preserving and returning ancestral seeds. She discusses environmental impacts of climate change and highlights season one of Rematriated Voices (five episodes), including topics such as the indigenous roots of U.S. democracy, Haudenosaunee influence on women’s suffrage, matrilineal culture, and the Doctrine of Discovery’s ongoing legal and educational effects. Schenandoah invites viewers to a March 31 WCNY screening event, promotes DIY community screenings, and encourages support via Rematriation.org to help fund a potential season two. 00:00 Meet Michelle Schenandoah 01:26 Haudenosaunee Naming Traditions 02:12 What Rematriation Means 04:26 Food Sovereignty and Seeds 09:12 Earth Relationship and Climate 12:00 Retried Voices Season One 15:12 Season Two and Screening Events 17:32 Which Episode Matters Most 18:17 Science Meets Sweetgrass 18:43 Doctrine of Discovery Today 19:41 Why Indigenous Voices Vanish 22:32 What Visibility Changes 23:45 School Curriculum Gaps 26:00 Textbook Erasure Stories 31:21 From Outrage to Action 35:39 How to Support Rematriation

Spatchcock Funk on Building a Party-Driven Cooking Show and Community Host Matt Major welcomes Alex DeRosa and Matt Read, co-owners of Spatchcock Funk, to discuss their party-themed cooking show and content journey. They explain the name’s roots in a tailgating cooking technique (“spatchcock”) and music (“Renegades of Funk”), and how their ad-agency backgrounds helped them turn filming recipes and friend parties into segments on CNY Central and a PBS series airing in 50+ markets. The show’s format centers on themed parties (e.g., adult prom) with three recipes and a cocktail, aiming to inspire adults to reconnect socially and build community. They share party hosting tips (prep-ahead dishes and batched cocktails), guest advice, production logistics, and plans for ticketed events. They describe sponsor offerings, PBS product-placement limits, and Season 3’s local PBS premiere April 7 (Tuesdays 9pm; Saturdays 3:30pm), with episodes also on YouTube. 00:00 Welcome to the New Studio 01:20 Meet Spatchcock Funk 02:44 Origin of the Name 05:44 Standing Out in the Attention Economy 06:11 From Parties to a TV Segment 08:48 Community Building and Staying Consistent 14:37 What the Show Feels Like 17:14 Easy Party Food and Batched Cocktails 19:57 How to Be a Great Party Guest 21:19 Behind the Scenes Party Chaos 23:13 Season Format and Shooting Logistics 23:57 Building the Show Format 25:08 Logistics and Guest Wrangling 25:56 Ticketed Parties and Wild Ideas 28:59 Not a Catering Company 29:32 Fans Want to Party Too 32:13 Sponsor Value and PBS Limits 35:13 Creative Brand Collabs 38:49 Biggest Party Dreams 41:16 Where to Watch Season Three 42:55 Taking the Party on the Road 44:20 Final Thanks and Sign Off

Author Candith Block on Her Children’s Book “Marshmallow and Cocoa” Matt Major of Good News York shares an update from the show’s new Clickstream Studio space and interviews local author Candith Block in the guest area. Block discusses her children’s picture book, “Marshmallow and Cocoa,” about Marshmallow the skunk who is rejected by other animals but ultimately befriends Cocoa the porcupine, emphasizing belonging, kindness, and celebrating differences. Inspired by a homework assignment and experiences with bullying, she wrote the book to help children feel worthy of friendship; she also previously authored a 2017 book on divorce. Block explains working with Christian Faith Publishing to retain rights, the yearlong editing and illustration process, distribution to Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and her responsibility for marketing. She hopes to develop a series and possibly a cartoon, and mentions a future book about her father, “Bobby’s Ice Cream Adventure.” 00:00 New Studio Update 00:44 Meet Candith Block 01:18 Story of Marshmallow and Cocoa 02:31 Illustrations and Inspiration 03:49 From Divorce Book to Kids Message 04:55 Age Range and Where to Buy 06:18 Future Series and Animation Ideas 08:02 Publishing Process Explained 11:27 Faith Message and Epilogue 13:08 Favorite Part and Final Wrap

Elite Gaming’s Rob O’Connor on eSports, STEM, and Building Community in Syracuse Host Danny Tripodi interviews Rob O’Connor of Elite Gaming about their advanced gaming center in Syracuse that combines eSports with STEM/CTE programming, content creation (podcasting and streaming), drones, and Lego robotics. O’Connor explains Elite Gaming began as a pre-COVID idea with partner Matt, grew after touring other facilities, launched in a rented wing at MOST, and expanded to 60 PCs as educators showed interest in engaging students who weren’t involved in traditional activities. He addresses misconceptions about gaming, describing structured practices, accountability for grades/attendance/discipline, teamwork and communication skills, and stories of students improving school engagement and reaching college, including eSports scholarships. He discusses helping districts build eSports programs and using AI tools for game development learning. He promotes a Sunday high school invitational featuring Smash, Rocket League, and Fortnite. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:31 What Elite Gaming Is 02:07 Why They Started 04:47 Debunking Gaming Myths 06:58 Scholarships and College 09:31 Student Success Stories 12:33 Team Structure and Accountability 14:17 Soft Skills and Life Lessons 18:48 Hope for the Future 20:21 Rapid Fire Game Picks 21:47 Gameplay Versus Graphics 22:44 Toxic Fanbases And Digital Citizenship 23:31 Building School Esports Programs 26:16 AI And Game Dev In Schools 30:54 High School Invitational And Community Impact 33:10 Future Of Esports In Education 34:33 Final Thanks And Sign Off

Vineyard Church’s Ben Taylor on Feed My Starving Children: Syracuse MobilePack (March 18–21, 2026) Host Mike Mesi welcomes Ben Taylor, executive pastor at Vineyard Church, to Good News York’s new facility at the Old Spaghetti Warehouse and discusses Vineyard’s ministries and its annual Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) event. Taylor shares his background as a former wastewater engineer, his move into ministry, and Vineyard’s “come as you are and be loved” culture, plus weekly food pantries across its three Central New York locations (State Fair site, Syracuse site, and Auburn) and an Espanol congregation. He explains the Syracuse FMSC MobilePack (March 18–21, 2026), where over 2,000 volunteers transform rooms into an FDA-approved meal-packing site, aiming to fund $129,000 to feed 1,200 kids for a year; donations and volunteer slots open March 9 at vineyardny.org, with updates via @vineyardNYStateFair. 00:00 Welcome to New Studio 00:47 Meet Ben Taylor 01:13 From Engineer to Pastor 03:17 Vineyard Church Overview 05:02 Come As You Are 06:39 Feed My Starving Children 06:59 How the Packing Works 09:25 Origins and Impact Stats 11:43 Volunteers and Super Bowls 12:45 Donations and Sponsorships 15:09 How to Sign Up 16:01 Why Giving Matters 18:26 Where the Meals Go 20:02 Final Plugs and Wrap Up 21:24 Closing and Tomorrow Tease

00:00 Welcome to the Mayors Ball 00:48 Celebrating Syracuse Talent 01:31 Longtime Friend Shares Memories 03:17 Deputy Mayor Offers Wisdom 04:48 Senator Rachel May Interview 06:30 Housing Development Plans 08:18 Mayor Owens Takes Center Stage 09:54 Honoring Her Mother 10:23 Big Projects and Housing 11:01 Roller Skating in Clinton Square 11:29 Message to Syracuse 11:55 Closing Remarks