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Off Track Saratoga Podcast
Off Track Saratoga Podcast is THE DESTINATION for local hot topics, diving into the people, places, and stories shaping Saratoga and the Capital Region. Hosted by Emmy Award- winning journalist Noel McLaren and local business owner Zac Denham, the show explores local news, hot topics, businesses and community conversations- sometimes on track, sometimes off, but always worth the listen.
Episodes
21 episodes
Summer Fatigue, Nostalgia & a Little Bit of Chaos
Summer is winding down in Saratoga, and Noel and Zac are feeling all the feelings.From celebrating Standard Fare’s first birthday and trying to embrace a little summer whimsy to the return of puzzles, bedazzling, family computers and oth...
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What Happens When You Can’t Tell What’s Real? | Saratoga Dispatch & the Future of News
What happens to journalism when AI can create convincing images, videos and even “evidence”? And in a world where social media algorithms increasingly decide what we see, how do we know what’s actually real?This week on Off Track Sara...
Know behind the glow | An Unfiltered Conversation with Afterglow Sunless Tans
This week on Off Track Saratoga, Noel and Zac sit down with Kristen, owner of Afterglow Sunless Tan, for one of the funniest and most surprisingly heartfelt conversations of the season.Kristen shares what it's like t...
Behind the Curtain: An Exclusive Look Inside SPAC at 60
What does it take to bring one of the country's most iconic performing arts venues to life?In this episode of Off Track Saratoga, Noel and Zac get an exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center...
The 90s Summer Is Back + Local or Tourist
Is the "90s Summer" making a comeback?In this episode of Off Track Saratoga, Noel and Zac talk about slowing life down, letting kids be kids, and why an unstructured summer might be exactly what families/ all people need.No...
Behind the Bugles: The Story Behind Saratoga's Legendary Sound
Welcome back! Season 2 of Off Track Saratoga is officially underway, and Noel and Zac are kicking things off from the porch of the National Racing Hall of Fame with two of Saratoga's most recognizable voices—the Saratoga Buglers, Tony and Carso...
Off Track Gets Shucked: An Exclusive First Look Inside The Pearl Oyster Bar with Ronnie Solevo
Scallions may be gone, but something exciting is taking its place.In the Season 1 Finale of the pod, Noel and Zac go Off Track with local restaurateur Ronnie Solevo for an exclusive first look inside The Pearl, the highly anticipated sea...
Quiet Luxury & Loud Opinions with Local Fashion Editor Tiina Loite
Noel and Zac go Off Track with Saratoga Living fashion editor Tiina Loite for a funny, honest, and relatable conversation about fashion, confidence, and personal style.From The Devil Wears Prada 2 and quiet luxury to Saratoga tr...
Off Track First Look: The New Adelphi Gardens & Saratoga Summer Dreams
The weather has been all over the place, but Saratoga summer is finally around the corner — and we’re kicking things off with a FIRST LOOK at the newly reimagined Adelphi Gardens courtyard at the The Adelphi Hotel. 🌿🥂In this episode, Noe...
Panza’s New Era at 88: Chef Elliot Vogel & the Future of a Saratoga Icon
This week on Off-Track Saratoga, Noel & Zac sit down with Michael Panza of Panza's Restaurant to celebrate 88 years of one of Saratoga’s most iconic family restaurants.Michael shares stories from generations in the business—...
A Better Way to Do Youth Sports | Coach Joe Uccellini on Pressure, Burnout & Success
Are we approaching youth sports the right way?This week, Noel and Zac head to Troy, NY to sit down with Team USA Coach Joe Uccellini—owner of Curby Training Center and a respected leader in youth athlete development. From coa...
Restaurant at Saratoga Airport Cleared for Landing: An Off Track First Look
Ready for takeoff? ✈️In this episode of Off-Track Saratoga Podcast, we’re bringing you inside one of the Capital Region’s most unique new destinations—Sunset at Saratoga, the brand-new restaurant located inside the Sarato...
Reclaiming Gaffney's: An Off Track First Look
Gaffney’s is back—and you’re getting the first look inside!In this special bonus episode, Noel & Zac sit down at the newly renovated Gaffney’s with marketing director Steph Curtis. They talk about what's staying, what’s changing, and...
It's all in the Sauce: A Chat with local foodie Saucy Suraci
This week on Off Track Saratoga, Noel and Zac sit down with local food and lifestyle influencer Kristen Suraci—better known as Saucy.What started as casually sharing where she eats has grown into a platform that spotlig...
Overdressed & Unfiltered: Interviews from Overdress to Impress's Final Season
We’re coming to you live from the final Overdress to Impress—and Saratoga showed UP 💃This week on Off Track Saratoga Podcast, Noel and Zac hit the floor to talk to some of the best dressed in the room, uncovering the st...
Touch Grass & Grab a Cart: This Week's Local Tea
Recorded from the historic Adelphi Hotel, Zac and Noel are spilling Saratoga’s local tea ☕️.This week: emotional support water bottles, Target’s long-awaited cart upgrade (yes, cup holders), Lincoln Baths updates, and the tree controvers...
Not Just a Modeling Show: The Reality Behind Top Model with local contestant Jenna Hotaling
From Saratoga to the runway… and behind the scenes of reality TV 👀This week on Off Track Saratoga, Zac and Noel sit down with local standout Jenna Hotaling, who takes us inside her experience on America’s Next Top Model...
Saratoga as a Person, Utility Bills & Porch Life
What would Saratoga be like if it were a person?In this episode of Off Track Saratoga, Noel and Zac kick things off by personifying the city. From there, the conversation goes… well, a little off track.They ta...
The Future of the Mouzon House: The Defiant Little Home & it's Legacy, with Trinity Mouzon
One of Saratoga Springs’ most beloved landmarks is now for sale — and the community has a lot of questions.In this episode of Off Track Saratoga, we sit down with Trinity Mouzon, whose family owned the Mouzon House at ...
The Real Price of Saratoga: Winter Obsessions and Local Business Shakeups
Bone broth, bath rituals and a beloved Deli for Sale. Noel and Zac go off track on winter obsessions, then dig into the real price of doing business in Saratoga with Saratoga Broadway Deli’s Dan Chaseri. Why are so many local businesses closing...