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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

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Ah, there is nothing quite like being out on the water—especially on our beloved Hudson River! 🌊

In this episode of Cidiot®, we are diving headfirst into the boating lifestyle. I’m joined by Josh Rosella of Freedom Boat Club to talk about how they ... more

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New York City has the energy, but Columbia County has the air.

Two years moving here from just 20 minutes south in the Hudson Valley, host Mat Zucker still feels like a bit of a "cidiot" sometimes—always eager to explore more of the incredible 635 s... more

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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

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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

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Josh Rosella
Representative of Freedom Boat Club
Freedom Boat Club
Episode: 135. Navigating the Hudson with Freedom Boat Club
Matthew White
Matthew White from Hillsdale
Hamlet of Hillsdale
Episode: 134. Summer Like A Local: Visit Columbia County
Annik LaFarge
Author of Composing Olana, A Journey On Foot Through Frederic Church's Greatest Work of Art
Author/Scholar
Episode: 133. Walking Olana: Exploring the Iconic Hudson Valley Landmark
Bryan Graham
Chocolatier and co-founder of Fruition Chocolate Works
Fruition Chocolate Works
Episode: 132. Chocolate is a Fruit? Bryan Graham of Fruition Chocolate Works
Chris Steber
Public Information Officer for the New York State Bridge Authority
New York State Bridge Authority
Episode: 131. Bridges of the Hudson Valley
Jacqui Rose
Listener and community member who engaged with Slow Food Hudson Valley and related community activities
Slow Food Hudson Valley (via participation)
Episode: 130. Spring Through
Jeff Yeh
Creator of Columbia County Morning News with Yeh
Columbia County Morning News with Yeh
Episode: 129. Columbia County Morning News - Start Your Day with Yeh
Pierre Fredrichs
Co-chair of Slow Food Hudson Valley; owner of Overlook Farms
Overlook Farms; Slow Food Hudson Valley
Episode: 128. Slow Food Hudson Valley
Thomas Baker
Magician, illusionist, performer from Socrates, New York
Independent magician
Episode: 127. Magic in the Hudson Valley (Season 9 Premiere)

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Mat Zucker
Host of Cidiot

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    JLC444
    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 Podcasts
    5
    KatBenn1plus2
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    ITL, eh
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Guthtaigh
    United States5 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 Podcasts
    3
    proletarian964
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic, place-based focus on the Hudson Valley and the friendly, funny host banter.
Guests and topics are varied and consistently feel grounded in real local life.
Feedback highlights the show's practical tips and strong sense of community.
Shows are a great resource for anyone moving to or exploring upstate life and culture.

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133. Walking Olana: Exploring the Iconic Hudson Valley Landmark
Q: What makes Olana a place of art beyond the paintings themselves?
Olana is a holistic work of art where the landscape, its carriage roads, and architectural siting are integrated to guide the viewer through a narrative—Church designed the terrain as a living canvas that changes with perspective and movement.
129. Columbia County Morning News - Start Your Day with Yeh
Q: So I'd be curious to get your take. But maybe the first thing I should ask you about is your relationship to the Hudson Valley. I always ask everyone.
The guest describes a long-standing upbringing in the Hudson Valley, identifying strongly as a local and explaining how his perspective shapes his local news work.
127. Magic in the Hudson Valley (Season 9 Premiere)
Q: Can you demonstrate or discuss an audio trick or illusion someone can participate in?
Thomas guides a live audio-based card trick that uses an invisible deck concept, engaging the host in a collaborative demonstration.
127. Magic in the Hudson Valley (Season 9 Premiere)
Q: Is there a difference between a magician and an illusionist?
He sees little practical difference, noting that some view illusionists as more classically glamorous, but both aim to fool the mind or the eyes depending on the approach.
127. Magic in the Hudson Valley (Season 9 Premiere)
Q: What kind of skills do you think you need to be a magician?
A mix of technical skill and strong presentation, with an emphasis on theater and audience engagement, plus the option to use psychology for more advanced performers.

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What is Cidiot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A culture-forward show focusing on life in the Hudson Valley, blending local history, food, travel, and community stories with personal, humorous reflections from the hosts. Episodes feature interviews with artists, farmers, journalists, healthcare professionals, and small-business owners, all anchored by a curiosity about how people adapt to life outside the city and how local places shape identity. Notable angles include preservation battles, farm-to-table collaborations, and the region's evolving media and culture scenes, making it a useful listen for anyone curious about regional life, community networks, and the practicalities of moving to or thriving in upstate New York.

A standout is the show's consistent emphasis on place-based sto... more

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Recent guests on Cidiot include:

1. Josh Rosella
2. Matthew White
3. Annik LaFarge
4. Bryan Graham
5. Chris Steber
6. Jacqui Rose
7. Jeff Yeh
8. Pierre Fredrichs

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