Understanding Troy’s past, present, and future through conversations with Trojans involved in civic affairs, local government, politics, arts, music, and community. Produced and hosted by John Salka.
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Understanding Troy’s past, present, and future through conversations with Trojans involved in civic affairs, local government, politics, arts, music, and community. Produced and hosted by John Salka.
Lifelong Troy-boy, Last Call frontman and WABY DJ Ralph Renna shares his Collar City roots, life in the upstate hardcore scene, and decades-long career in radio and broadcasting.
Bonus clip from our extended interview with Eric Haskins on his time working security at RPI's Houston Field House, including Slayer, Metallica, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy.
Eric Haskins, RPI Class of '91, shares memories of working security during Metallica's headlining performance at the Houston Field House in Troy, New York, on March 15, 1989.
Hear more from our extended interview with Mike Valente, founding member of national touring act Brick by Brick, to discuss the Troy and 518-area heavy music scene and the 2025 Extreme Music Awards.
Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Category 7) and Mike Valente (Brick by Brick) take us back to Slayer's 1991 headlining concert at the RPI Field House in Troy, New York.
Happy Holidays! Kathy Sheehan, Executive Director of the Hart Cluett Museum, shares the story behind 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and the poem's two-century connection to Troy.
World-renowned metal drummer Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Category 7) looks back at attending Metallica's first and only concert in Troy, New York, at RPI's Houston Field House on March 15, 1989.
Preview of our interview with award-winning Times Union sports columnist, journalist and writer Joyce Bassett on Bruce Springsteen’s Nov. 12, 1978 concert at the RPI Field House during the Darkness on the Edge of Town tour.
We're taking a look back at President Barack Obama’s visit to Troy, New York, on September 21, 2009, the first of three trips to the Capital Region during his two terms.
New episode incoming! This month we welcome Meagon Nolasco (they/them) to the pod. The founder of Collar City Pride (CCP), Meagon reflects on the inaugural Troy Pride Festival held in July 2024, lessons learned and what’s ahead for CCP for 2025, the City Council’s vote on Pride Month, and the importance of speaking out on local issues affecting Troy’s LGBTQ community.
Understanding Troy’s past, present, and future through conversations with Trojans involved in civic affairs, local government, politics, arts, music, and community. Produced and hosted by John Salka.
