Learning to live and love life in the Hudson Valley. Hosted by Mat Zucker. Have you fantasized about living in the country? Curious what the transition is like? Or are you a local and want to see a different side of the folks who've invaded your land? The award-winning podcast Cidiot® has been featured in The Albany Times-Union, Chronogram, Country Living, Hudson Valley Magazine, The Poughkeepsie ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 134 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Just in time for Frederic Church’s 200th birthday, we’re taking you along for a "boots on" tour of the moving landscape he spent decades designing here in the Hudson Valley.
I’m walking the carriage roads of the Olana Historic Site with Annik LaFar... more
Let's go bean-to-bar.
In this episode of Cidiot,® Mat Zucker dives into the world of world-class indulgence right here in the Hudson Valley.
Joining the show is Bryan Graham, the award-winning chocolatier and co-founder of Fruition Chocolate Works... more
In this episode of Cidiot®, we explore the literal "connective tissue" of our region: the bridges.
Host Mat Zucker is joined by Chris Steber, Public Information Officer for the New York State Bridge Authority, to discuss the five major vehicular cr... more
After a brutal winter, spring in the Hudson Valley isn't just a temperature change—it’s a shift in soul. In this episode, Cidiot® explores the "palpable optimism" of the season, from the practical (and messy) realities of country living to the psycho... more
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- Love this show! Fun & fascinating!
I love Cidiot & truly look forward to new eps. I am now listening to back episodes & love them too. If you have any interest in the Hudson Valley, this pod is a MUST LISTEN!!
Apple Podcasts5JLC444
United States2 years ago - Must must listen
I am late to the game, bringing this for just about a week now when I can. I’m up to February 2020 cringing knowing what I know is about to come. I love love love this podcast. I grew up in Yonkers, but have lived in the true Hudson Valley for about 25 years. Cidiots drove me INSANE before the pandemic. I’ll be honest. We laughed at them as they walked Main St in Beacon. Now, since many people moved here from the city, I count them as friends, and I appreciate the balance that they bring of tryi... more
Apple Podcasts5KatBenn1plus2United States3 years ago - Cidiot
Quirky and so clever. Cidiot takes a not unfamiliar concept to a very high level with razor sharp observations and insight. Love the song, the production and especially the host.
Apple Podcasts5ITL, ehUnited States4 years ago - City mouse in the country
I enjoy this podcast, it’s a wonderful exploration of cultural adjustment in real time. Mat is learning what it’s like to be a country mouse and, as former country mouse myself, I’m enjoying a lot of the ride.
Apple Podcasts5GuthtaighUnited States4 years ago - Gentrifiers, please don’t move to the Hudson Valley
Cool podcast but “cidiots” are pricing native Hudson Valley residents out of the area (not to mention trashing our sites of natural beauty, such as kaaterskill falls, whose parking lot was recently closed because city people were leaving so much trash there and at other local(s’) gems on the road up to hunter/tannersville). People with multi-generational roots in the area are finding it harder and harder to survive here because of the influx of gentrifiers from New York City. If you respect us H... more
Apple Podcasts3proletarian964United States4 years ago
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What is Cidiot about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Cidiot offers a candid look at life in the Hudson Valley, mixing personal anecdotes from country-to-city transitions with community-focused conversations, local culture, and practical how-tos for living in upstate New York. Episodes frequently cover housing, local food and wine, small business, libraries, healthcare access, and the evolving dynamics between long-time residents and newcomers. The host's approachable, humorous style pairs with guests—from local business owners to community organizers and health professionals—creating a vibrant, neighborhood-minded vibe that's likely to appeal to curious newcomers and locals alike. A notable strength is its consistent emphasis on community engagement and practical, place-based storytelling tha... more
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Recent guests on Cidiot include:
1. Annik LaFarge
2. Bryan Graham
3. Chris Steber
4. Jacqui Rose
5. Jeff Yeh
6. Pierre Fredrichs
7. Thomas Baker
8. Brian Shaefer
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