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132. Chocolate is a Fruit? Bryan Graham of Fruition Chocolate Works
April 23, 2026

132. Chocolate is a Fruit? Bryan Graham of Fruition Chocolate Works

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 F...

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131. Bridges of the Hudson Valley
April 8, 2026

131. Bridges of the Hudson Valley

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...

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129. Columbia County Morning News - Start Your Day with Yeh
March 12, 2026

129. Columbia County Morning News - Start Your Day with Yeh

Who do you trust for the "real" news? In a landscape of paywalls and strictly managed county reporting, Mat sits down with Jeff Yeh, the man behind the largest social media news source in Columbia County. From tracking DUI ar...

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128. Slow Food Hudson Valley
March 4, 2026

128. Slow Food Hudson Valley

This episode is hilarious—and delicious. Host Mat Zucker dives into the magical world of local farming and the global Slow Food movement with Pierre Fredrichs, co-chair of Slow Food Hudson Valley and owner of Overlook Farms i...

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127. Magic (Season 9 Premiere)
Feb. 18, 2026

127. Magic (Season 9 Premiere)

“One is fooling the mind. The other is fooling the eyes.” —Thomas Baker on the difference between a magician and an illusionist Season 9 is out! With Cidiot ®, I’ve been trying for more than 125 episodes to open your eyes to ...

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