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Inside The Wild and The Haven: Chittenango’s Interactive Zoo and Safari Resort Vision Host Noah Chrysler interviews Jeff Taylor, owner of The Wild in Chittenango, New York, an interactive zoo featuring animals from around the world with a focus on guest experience, animal welfare, and conservation through education. Jeff describes The Haven, a former dairy farm property expanding from a wedding venue into a concert venue and resort with planned lodging near animals, a resort-style pool with a flamingo exhibit, and other amenities. He highlights the unique setting of weddings and concerts overlooking a savannah with giraffes and other African species, and lists upcoming concert acts including Drake Milligan, Avery Anna, Buckcherry, Lakeview, Montgomery Gentry, Marshall Tucker Band, and The Band Perry. Jeff shares 2026 season updates such as grizzly cubs, returning tiger shows, and a nonprofit, Friends of the Wild, funding conservation via paid tiger feedings. He discusses operational scale, staffing, local pushback, veterinary care, and the role of zoos in education. Visitors can find information at thewildpark.com and Haven social pages. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:24 What The Wild Is 01:01 The Haven Origin Story 02:13 Safari Weddings Vision 02:54 Concerts and Big Events 04:31 Season Opening Updates 05:01 Tiger Shows and Nonprofit 05:56 Feeding and Animal Care 06:24 Farming and Self Sufficiency 07:14 Growth Challenges and Red Tape 08:56 Animal Welfare and Conservation 12:47 Team Values and Staffing 14:21 How to Visit and Closing

Cavalcade of Cars CNY Returns to NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center April 18–19 Host Noah Chrysler interviews Brian “Badger” (operations manager for Syracuse Nationals, LLC) about the Cavalcade of Cars Syracuse Edition, acquired in 2025 and entering its second year. The two-day indoor show runs April 18–19 at the New York State Fairgrounds Expo Center and features over 200 displays including cars, trucks, Jeeps, bikes, customs, classics, and motorcycles, plus vendors, live music, kids’ activities, a pinup contest hosted by Rosie Rockabilly, and a charity pinstriping/lettering event benefiting Ronald McDonald House of CNY where attendees can bring items for artwork. Badger explains moving from the Center of Progress and shifting dates from March to April to avoid snow and expand space (110,000 sq ft), with registration selling out April 1. He discusses CNY car culture, family focus (kids 12 and under free), and ticket info at cavalcadeofcarscny.com. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:51 What Is Cavalcade 01:30 Why Move to Expo 03:39 Growing the Show 04:20 Running Nationals Since 2023 05:42 Weekend Highlights and Music 07:48 Pinup Contest Explained 08:56 Charity Pinstriping Details 10:08 Why Syracuse Loves Cars 12:15 Family Friendly and Kids 13:52 Hot Takes and Car Opinions 18:24 Why You Should Attend 19:26 Dates Tickets and Farewell

Sewercuse’s Joey Rafino on Drain Clogs, Flushable Wipes, and Growing a Syracuse Drain Business Host Noah Chrysler interviews Joey Rafino of Syracuse Drain Solutions (“Sewercuse”), a Syracuse-based drain-cleaning specialist handling clogs in sinks, tubs, dishwashers, and main sewers. Joey says homeowners most often damage drains by putting the wrong things down them—especially “flushable” wipes (an everyday problem), grease that solidifies in cold pipes, and food/oils rinsed off plates; Syracuse’s old pipes also invite tree-root intrusions that can cause basement backups through floor drains. He explains how he differentiates from typical plumbers by doing camera inspections and descaling with a flex-shaft chain knocker rather than just snaking a hole through. Joey discusses recording jobs for Instagram/TikTok, learning what drives engagement, and using myths like eggshells “sharpening” disposals to spark comments. He warns Drano can work but may damage old lines, describes disposing bacon grease with tinfoil, shares a story of helping a cash-strapped resident by coordinating free city excavation, and says his next step is hiring help for calls and workload. 00:00 Meet Sewer Cuse 01:01 Common Drain Mistakes 01:09 Wipes Grease Roots 02:09 Basement Backup Signs 02:32 Origin Story and Name 03:32 Instagram Growth Playbook 06:02 Real Drain Pro Tools 07:57 Customer Win Story 08:52 Plumber Hot Takes 10:24 Draino and Water Heaters 12:17 Ban Flushable Wipes 12:49 Whats Next for Business 13:43 Wrap Up and Thanks

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 [email protected], 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