Cidiot
Mat ZuckerLearning 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 | Monthly | Episodes | 121 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & Culture | |||
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Latest Episodes
Let’s talk about money and about Beacon. This episode, Mat chats with Lena Rizkallah of Conte Wealth Advisors, who is a Chelsea-turned-Beaconite financial advisor.
Through Lena, we’ll get to know Beacon better, including lots of great places to eat.... more
“Libraries are rooms of requirement.”
— Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Library System
This week on Cidiot®, we’re talking libraries — not just the quiet, book-filled havens you remember, but vibrant community hubs evolving ... more
“This area attracts talented creative people seeking opportunities to play out, all seeking opportunities to play with each other.” — MK Scully
Join MK Scully, afternoon host and promotions director at WKZE in Red Hook, as Cidiot® digs deeper into t... more
In Episode 117 of Cidiot®, host Mat Zucker sits down with Christy Counts, the president and founder of Neverstill Wines, a New York State-based winery with a tasting room right in Hudson, NY. Christy shares her journey from wine enthusiast to entrepr... 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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 States3 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Cidiot
What is Cidiot about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focuses on the experiences of transitioning from city life to rural living in the Hudson Valley, exploring themes such as community engagement, sustainability, and cultural adjustments. A range of topics are discussed, including local music, wine culture, homeownership challenges, mental health, and the arts, bringing diverse voices from the Hudson Valley's rich tapestry. The host often shares personal anecdotes that resonate with both newcomers and long-time residents, making the podcast a relatable guide for those wanting to explore or understand life in this vibrant region.
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1. The Ezra Klein Show
2. The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
3. The Daily
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5. The Interview
How many episodes of Cidiot are there?
Cidiot launched 7 years ago and published 121 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Cidiot include:
1. Lena Rizkallah
2. John Burton
3. Jessica Morgenthal
4. Will Forge
5. A.J. Shenckman
6. Carole Osterink
7. Freddy Pikovsky
8. Jason Bover
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