Hudson Valley Transmitter Podcast

Jennifer L. Place is the author of "Building 51," a fictional book about a group of friends that explore the abandoned Hudson River State Hospital for the Insane. The building has a dark history of murders and suicides. It's a real place in Poughkeepsie where horrific and barbaric procedures were performed to "treat" patients with mental illnesses. The facility closed in the early 2000s, ending an 140-year run of terror, inhumane practices and... death. Find "Building 51" on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.  

Adam Patane co-hosts the very funny, Poughkeepsie-based Dead Radio Podcast. Patane is also one of the brains behind the upcoming H.V. Creator Fest (May 12, 2018 at 46 Raymond Ave. in Poughkeepsie). The event, organized by Dead Radio Podcast, features creative vendors, music, food, booze, etc. H.V. Creator Fest supports Heroic Food, a local non-profit organization that helps veterans learn sustainable farming. Listen to the Dead Radio Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, and wherever podcasts are played.   

Nora Olsen is the author of Y.A. books, such as "Frenemy of the People," "Swans and Klons," "Maxine Wore Black," and "The End: Five Queer Kids Save The World."  Her books have LGBTQ protagonists and are often in the sci-fi genre. "I wanted to write fun books that anyone can enjoy, but I especially wanted LGBTQ teens to be able to see themselves in my books, and know that they can have magical powers and spaceships just like all the other kids," Olsen writes.  To learn more about Nora Olsen and her work, visit noraolsen.com.    

Barry Mangione is vocalist and guitarist for the alt-rock fusion band Blue Alien Mystic. He's also a UFO enthusiast and spiritual being, which plays into the band's theme. Blue Alien Mystic has a new album called "The Universe is Mental," which is available on Bandcamp, iTunes, and other major streaming platforms. Blue Alien Mystic has upcoming shows throughout the Hudson Valley. To find out when the band is playing near you, visit their website at bluealienmystic.com.     

Ryan DeNisco is an incredibly funny comedian from the Slate Hill area of Orange County, N.Y. He’s toured with SNL cast member Chris Kattan and performs regularly in the Hudson Valley. To learn more about Ryan and find out when he’s performing near you, visit his website (www.ryanscomedy.com). He’s also part of a group called More Than Jokes (www.morethanjokes.com), which largely sets up comedy events with the goal of raising money for those in need of help paying for medical bills.

Arben Gjoni is a former resident of Wappingers Falls, a financial guru, author of a book-in-progress about a haunted house in Gloversville, N.Y., and one of my best friends. In this episode we drink numerous bottles of wine and discuss current events, conspiracy theories, ghosts, aliens, politics, A.I., etc.

Linda Zimmermann has written over 30 books, including the popular "Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse" series, "Bad Science," and "In the Night Sky," which was the basis of a documentary by the same name. Much of Zimmermann's work focuses on UFO and paranormal activity, which she investigates throughout the Hudson Valley. She also researches ancient stone sites in the area. To learn more about Linda Zimmermann, and for her calendar of upcoming talks and appearances, visit her website (http://www.gotozim.com).

Mark Gamma is an actor, writer, producer, and founder of the Newburgh Actors Studio. He's worked as Robin Williams' double, was a field producer for the documentary "The Newburgh Sting," and wrote and appeared in "America, America," among a long list of other credits. Gamma is both the vocalist and drummer for the rock band Doctor Magkneetoe Medicine Show. His current projects include documentaries on topics including the City of Newburgh and musicians from the Hudson Valley.  Click here to see one of Gamma's performances in "Newburgh, The Sixth Borough," which he also wrote. 

Dissolve is revered as one of the most electrifying and unique bands to emerge from the Poughkeepsie area. The band describes their sound as "elements of death-metal, black-metal, hardcore, stoner-rock, grind, punk, and progressive-metal (that) unite to form a beautifully brutal whole."  Dissolve released an EP called "Sasquatch" last year, and are currently working on new material. To learn more about Dissolve, check out their music videos, and find out about upcoming shows visit: http://dissolveband.com.  @dissolveny  

Barbara Galazzo is a fused glass artist and curator/director of Gallery 66 in Cold Spring. Originally from New Orleans, Galazzo's work has been featured in major galleries, museums and commercial installations. She also created ArtFull Living Designer Show House, a 12-room designer show house in Cold Spring that is the work of 35 artists and seven interior designers, and Cold Spring Arts Open Studios Tour.  

My Place Pizza, located at 322 Main St. in Poughkeepsie, is a special spot. It's a rock and roll pizzeria; a music venue that sells pizza and beer. Patrick FitzGerald, My Place Pizza owner, is a musician and performs under the name Six7. The podcast begins with his song "Goodbye Summertime/Suicide Pop Song." Check out Six7 here. To learn more about upcoming shows at My Place Pizza visit them on Facebook.

Artist Steven James Petruccio has illustrated more than 70 children's books (including a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection book and a book featured on Reading Rainbow), creates his own coloring books, is an adjunct lecturer in the Studio Art Department at Marist College, and has had his art featured at galleries throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, such as the Barrett Art Center, the Kent Art Association and the exhibit "American Nostalgia," a tribute to Norman Rockwell. To learn more about Steven James Petruccio visit:  https://www.instagram.com/sjpetruccioart/ www.stevenjamespetruccio.com https://www.facebook.com/PetruccioART     

Ryan Bosch is a comedian, musician, and host of the Poughkeepsie-based Dead Radio Podcast along with Adam Patane. Bosch showcases his comic abilities on the show, which according to its description, discusses: "music, movies, local and national news, and genitalia." To check out the Dead Radio Podcast, visit them at: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dead-radio-podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYa1EwrYtaw90GLCRbQuAw https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-radio-podcast/id1020864931?mt=2  

Ryan Skinner, screenwriter, filmmaker, and creator of the dark comedy mockumentary "The Falls," stopped by the podcast. In addition to "The Falls," Skinner is part of the Nailed It Network, which is the creative force behind shows such as "Cure" and "The Lilac Plan." You can check out these shows and more from Skinner and the Nailed It Network on YouTube. Skinner can also be found on Twitter at @therskinner.

Rosendale-based folk singer-songwriter Ami Madeleine recently released her second album "Hungry Ghosts." Madeleine plays ukulele. Buddhism, meditation and nature are some things that inspire her music. She plays a track on the podcast called "Birds and the Bees," which is featured on "Hungry Ghosts." To listen to her full album, visit http://www.amimadeleine.com.

Musician, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist Mike Hamel dropped by the Hudson Valley Transmitter Podcast to talk about his newest album "Lies," the state of rock and roll, his creative process, some upcoming projects and performances, and his undying love of playing and creating music. To learn more about Mike Hamel, and to check out his music and concert schedule, visit mikehamelmusic.com.      

Jennifer Circosta is a poet and writer from Campbell Hall, N.Y. Her books include "Be Beautiful" and "The Many Tails of Luck-shmee." Another book, "Poems from Passion," is due out this year. She describes herself as a "truth seeker and artistic expressionist." Jennifer is a yoga teacher, wellness coach, and healer. She has degrees in theater arts and psychology. To learn more about Jennifer Circosta, and her upcoming projects, visit her website at www.jennifersmusing.com.   

Longobardi Italian Restaurant in Wappingers Falls recently celebrated 35 years in business. The restaurant’s owner, Claudio Giliberti, stopped by the Hudson Valley Transmitter studios to discuss his move to the United States from Italy as a teenager, how he got into the restaurant business, and some highlights from Longobardi’s more than three-and-a-half decades of serving delicious Italian food to folks in the Hudson Valley.

Artist and teacher Mark Darnobid drops by the Hudson Valley Transmitter Podcast to discuss tattoos, heavy metal, his art, and entering a new phase of life in his early 30s. Darnobid's work has been featured at galleries throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, including Gallery 66 in Cold Spring and Catalyst in Beacon. His work can also be seen on Facebook and Instagram.   

Episode 3: Pat Gasperini, guitarist and songwriter of Four by Fate, stops by the Hudson Valley Transmitter Podcast to talk about his band, the current state of rock and roll, how technology has changed music, what bands he likes and his songwriting and creative process. Pat previously played in Pound, which later became Flywheel. In addition to playing with Four by Fate, he fronts his solo project the Patrick James Band, owns East Coast Salon in Wappingers with his wife Susan and writes and produces for musicians like Rachel Lorin. Check out Four by Fate’s 2016 album “Relentless,” and visit them online at fourbyfate.com. This episode is brought to you by Barner Books. Barner Books features used, new and out-of-print books. Learn more at barnerbooks.com.