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STIR-Cast

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Welcome to STIR-Cast — a podcast hosted by Rick Dodd, owner and executive chef of P.S. Restaurant Downtown, and Brian Egan, a passionate local food enthusiast. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the Southern Tier’s most beloved restaurants through candid conversations with the chefs and owners who bring them to life.

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34:03

Episode 16: Mike Morgan, Executive Chef, Culinary Judge

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2026/04/24

Rick & Brian sit down with Mike Morgan, certified executive chef and culinary judge, for a wide-ranging conversation. Visit the STIR website

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38:01

Episode 15: Maria Montemagno, Professor/Chair,...

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2026/03/06

Rick & Brian sit down with Maria Montemagno, professor & chair of Hospitality Programs at SUNY Broome, to discuss collaborating with local restaurants to foster the next generation of local culinary talent. Visit the STIR website

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52:03

Episode 14: Patrick Blackman, Executive Chef, Pub...

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2026/02/08

Rick & Brian sit down with Patrick Blackman, Executive Chef at the newly reopened Trailside Inn, to talk all things southern cooking, family roots, and gritty hard work. Visit the STIR website

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43:56

Episode 13: Paul VanSavage, Cookbook Author, Spiedie...

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2026/01/25

Rick & Brian sit down with local legend Paul VanSavage, a passionate local amateur chef, cookbook author, Spiedie Fest Co-Founder, and STIR board member, for an in-depth conversation.

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37:39

Episode 12: Conner Harrington, Executive Chef,...

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2026/01/06

Chef Conner Harrington, Executive Chef at Remlik's, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk cooking inspiration, gaining experience, and of course, steak & pork chops. Visit the STIR website

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41:36

Episode 11: Rachel Patinka, BOCES Culinary Arts...

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2025/12/06

Rachel Patinka, Broome-Tioga BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk about the importance of culinary education. Visit the STIR website

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29:54

Episode 10: Jim Simons, Sales Consultant & Certified...

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2025/11/07

Jim Simons, wine expert & local sales consultant at Southern Glazer's, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk all things wine, bourbon, and food pairings. Visit the STIR website

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46:46

Episode 9: Rick & Sylvana Dodd, Owners, P.S....

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2025/10/22

Rick & Sylvana Dodd, longtime area restaurant owners and STIR co-founders, sit down with Brian to talk local restaurant history, food, family, and the importance of eating local. Visit the STIR website

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37:05

Episode 8: Colin Gaynor, Executive Chef, The Chestnut...

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2025/09/30

Chef Colin Gaynor, a veteran local chef and the current Executive Chef at The Chestnut Inn, which has recently reopened, sits down with Rick & Brian.

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39:28

Episode 7: Jay Pisculli, Partner, Executive Chef,...

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2025/09/05

Chef Jay Pisculli, Veteran local chef and partner/executive chef at Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk experience, running a kitchen, and food trends. Visit the STIR website

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39:10

Episode 6: Amarissa Scelsi, Veteran Local Chef,...

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2025/08/01

Chef Amarissa Scelsi, Veteran local chef and soon-to-be owner of an exciting new pasta restaurant, joins Rick (her former boss) and Brian to talk pasta, experience, and inspiration. Visit the STIR website

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29:22

Episode 5: Josh Crane, Executive Chef, McCoy's Chophouse

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2025/07/11

Chef Josh Crane, Executive Chef at McCoy's Chophouse, joins Rick and Brian to talk all things steak, personal flair, and wine pairings. Visit the STIR website

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26:28

Episode 4: Brian O'Neil, Executive Chef, The River...

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2025/06/20

Chef Brian O'Neil, Executive Chef at The River Bistro & DoubleTree Hotel Downtown, joins Rick and Brian to talk cooking creatively for massive events, The River Bistro, and much more! Visit the STIR website

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34:22

Episode 3: Marc Yezzi, Co-Owner, The Kitchen Counter

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2025/06/06

Marc Yezzi, co-owner of The Kitchen Counter, joins Rick and Brian to talk about the journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar, the art of a perfect smash burger, and everything in between.Visit the STIR website

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24:15

Episode 2: Josh Lewis, Executive Chef, Lost Dog Cafe

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2025/05/02

Chef Josh joins Rick and Brian for a fascinating conversation covering his education at CIA Hyde Park, being a Chopped runner-up, working with celebrity chefs in New York City, and his time at Lost Dog Cafe.

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24:55

Episode 1: Dan Polhamus, Owner/Operator, Food & Fire...

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2025/04/03

From dishwasher to multi-restaurant owner, Dan Polhamus joins Rick and Brian to talk hard work, food trends, family, and the role of restaurants in our Southern Tier community.

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