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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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“Deer for city people are like pigeons.” My neighbor’s wife told me that at her house, without apologizing, and I didn’t know what to do with it... more

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Cidiot® sits down with Andrew and Michael, the duo behind FINCH, the Hudson lifestyle store that mixes vintage furniture and art with new design... more

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Kiplinger
Host of The Claverack Podcast, conservationist and bowhunter
The Claverack Podcast
Episode: 140. Deer Are Like Pigeons (and Other Things I Learned About Hunting)
Amy Zanne
Senior scientist at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Episode: 139. Fall Foliage Guide: Hudson Valley Edition
Matt Greitzer
Founder of Silver Brothers Distillery
Silver Brothers Distillery
Episode: 137. Empire Rye: New York's Own Whiskey
Dave (Mabey's Regional Manager)
Regional manager for Mabey's Moving & Storage
Mabey's Moving & Storage
Episode: 136. Moving and Storage in the Hudson Valley
Ryan Hart
Team member involved in moves discussed
Mabey's Moving & Storage
Episode: 136. Moving and Storage in the Hudson Valley
Ryan Beck
Team member referenced in episode
Mabey's Moving & Storage
Episode: 136. Moving and Storage in the Hudson Valley
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

Host

Mat Zucker
Host of Cidiot; MCZ Media LLC; focuses on Hudson Valley life, culture, and community stories.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Greatest podcast theme song ever?

    I discovered Cidiot while I was preparing to move back to the Hudson Valley after thirty years away, and I binged just about every episode while I was packing up my life in Chicago. Mat is a great host, whose curiosity about the region and its people shine through in every conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aaron Rester
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States4 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

Listeners Say

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Engaging, insightful look at Hudson Valley life and culture.
Balance of practical tips and personal storytelling is appealing.
Genuine, funny, and deeply local with a strong sense of place.
Listeners appreciate the host's curiosity and warmth in storytelling.
Shows a strong community focus with thoughtful guest selections.

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Talking Points

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140. Deer Are Like Pigeons (and Other Things I Learned About Hunting)
Q: If you do hit a deer, what do you do with it?
Kiplinger says hunters should ensure the animal dies quickly, field-dress it, haul it back to process and butcher, and use the meat. Scavengers consume the remains left outdoors.
140. Deer Are Like Pigeons (and Other Things I Learned About Hunting)
Q: What is going on right now in conservation in a town like ours that people could relate to?
Kiplinger describes local concerns such as protecting Loomis Creek from silt and development, managing orchards, planting trees along the watershed, and addressing broader pressures including deer overpopulation and declining birds and pollinators.
139. Fall Foliage Guide: Hudson Valley Edition
Q: Okay, so let's talk about color. What do you think we should know about the different colors that appear and why they are the way they are?
Colors arise from multiple pigment classes. Carotenoids are constant in leaves and give oranges and yellows, while anthocyanins are produced later to give reds and purples and to protect the leaf as it reclaims nutrients. Browns and copper tones come from tannins revealing themselves as the leaf recycles materials. The interaction of these pigments with light, plus the timing of chlorophyll breakdown and the abscission process, shapes the final palette.
138. FINCH: How a Bird's Nest Named a Hudson Icon
Q: Tell me about Finch. How did it start and the name too?
The founders discuss leaving city life, the farmhouse discovery in Tivoli, and the evolution of Finch from an incubator concept to a brand. The name came from a bird's nest spotted on a porch lantern during a house painting, which led them to embrace Finch as a symbol of upstate life and a lifestyle brand built around discovery and multi-layer products.
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.

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A show centered on life, culture, and local stories in the Hudson Valley, blending personal experiences with interviews that illuminate the region's food scene, infrastructure, tourism, and community life. Episodes often weave practical tips with vivid local color—from craft distilleries and chocolate makers to moving logistics, boating, and historic landscapes—creating a strong sense of place and community. Noteworthy are deep dives into regional identity, a friendly, curious host voice, and thoughtful guests who illuminate local business, culture, and everyday life, making it appealing to both residents and curious newcomers.

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Recent guests on Cidiot include:

1. Jeffrey Kiplinger
2. Amy Zanne
3. Matt Greitzer
4. Dave (Mabey's Regional Manager)
5. Ryan Hart
6. Ryan Beck
7. Josh Rosella
8. Matthew White

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