Press Pass Podcast
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Press Pass Podcast is brought to you by the Press-Republican, a newspaper in Plattsburgh, New York. Listen to various voices from the newsroom talk about anything and everything.
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Episodes
Episode 103: A Conversation with Justin Ihne
April 13, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBPlattsburgh YMCA CEO Justin Ihne sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss his career in the YMCA, what it stands for in the community and progress on its new location in the former CVPH Wellness Center.
Episode 102: A Conversation with Mike Carpenter
March 16, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBMHAB Life Skills Campus Co-Founder Mike Carpenter sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss the history of MHAB as a community resource for everything from addiction recovery to homelessness and domestic violence safety.
Episode 101: A Conversation with Sheriff David Favro
February 17, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBClinton County Sheriff David Favro sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss everything from the dramatic police stop of a suspected gunman heading for the CVPH hospital to migrant border policy and the future of Clinton Community College.
Episode 100: A Conversation with Assemblyman Billy Jones
January 27, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIt's finally here! The big 1-0-0! Marking 100 episodes of the Press Pass Podcast, Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay sit down with New York District 115 Assemblyman D. Billy Jones to discuss the issues of the day. But Ben and Joe also reflect on nearly four years of holding down the fort as hosts of the Press Pass Podcast and look ahead to what the future holds. Also, stick around after the close for a special extended edi...
Episode 99: A Conversation with ARC Executive Director Robin Pierce
January 20, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBPress-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Elshafay-Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe sit down behind the mic with Robin Pierce, executive director of the Plattsburgh-based Advocacy and Resource Center that provides for North Country residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Episode 98: A Conversation with Jacob Avery and David Monette
December 27, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe sit down to chat with incoming City of Plattsburgh Councilors Jacob Avery and David Monette as they prepare to take their seats on the Common Council in the new year. The councilor-elects offer their thoughts on the past, present and future of the city they've been elected to serve.
Episode 97: A Conversation with Courtney Meisenheimer
November 18, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Watson sit down with City of Plattsburgh Community Engagement Coordinator Courtney Meisenheimer to discuss the upcoming winter season events planned for the city and whether Mother Nature will cooperate.
Episode 96: A Conversation with City of Plattsburgh Councilors
October 28, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBCity of Plattsburgh Councilors Jeff Moore, Elizabeth Gibbs and Julie Baughn sat down for a lengthy conversation with Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton. From a proposed Harborside hotel project to the Margaret Street renovation to the current status of the Durkee Street development, the councilors shared their thoughts on a range of topics of city development.
Episode 95: A Conversation with Mayor Chris Rosenquest
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBCity of Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss the latest city issues from a proposed hotel deal to progress on the Margaret Street renovations and the future of the Crete Memorial Civic Center.
Episode 94: Football Season is Back
September 08, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe summer is slipping away, but Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are still here to fill you in on the latest headlines. But that's also sprinkled in with proposing an HBO Battle of Plattsburgh miniseries to talking about the best wings to eat for the big game,
Episode 93: Changing with the Seasons
August 18, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBAs the Redford Picnic marks the traditional end of summer in the North Country, Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe discuss other changes happening around us. From road construction to home renovations, Ben and Joe break down some of the latest headlines.
Episode 92: A Conversation with Michael Cashman
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBTown of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman hops on the mic with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss the town's new development guide, Michigan Month 2023 and his favorite Dole Whip flavors.
Episode 91: Rain, Smoke, Go Away
July 22, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic with the latest headlines. They delve into the heavy flooding and smoke the North Country has seen recently, along with the latest ups and downs in the local news.
Episode 90: A Conversation with Garry Douglas
July 01, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBPress-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe sit down with North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas this week to discuss the recent announced 2025 closure of local manufacturer Nova Bus and how the Chamber hopes to help the region move forward.
Episode 89: Publisher on the Mic
May 27, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBJoe and Ben welcome a special guest to the pod today: Publisher Lamiaa Aly. Along with the latest headlines, they talk about some personal accident avoidance tips and the value of supporting local businesses.
Episode 88: A Conversation with NC Mission of Hope Director James Carlin
April 22, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBNew North Country Mission of Hope Executive Director James Carlin spent an hour recently discussing the latest updates for the mission on the Press-Republican's Press Pass podcast. Carlin took over for longtime Executive Director Sr. Debbie Blow last year after serving as the mission's board president for several years. He explained to P-R Editor in Chief Joe LoTemplio and P-R Night Editor Ben Rowe that the mission is hoping to return to Nicaragua at some point.
Episode 87: Chips, Trips and History Dips
April 08, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAll aboard for another episode of the Press-Republican's Press Pass Podcast! Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe hop on the mic to talk about the return of Amtrack's Adirondack Line, a celebration of the 175th anniversary of Schuyler Falls and all the other headlines this week.
Episode 86: The World at Our Doorstep
April 01, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic to discuss the week's biggest news. Beyond the usual food chatter, they discuss how a number of national issues: migration at the border and school shootings, made local headlines this week.
Episode 85: A Conversation with HCR Home Care
March 19, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBAs Baby Boomers continue to age, the need for home health care figures to remain vital for years to come. HCR, a home health care agency operating in seven North Country counties including Clinton, Essex and Franklin, has been providing services for more than a decade and is looking to the future. HCR's Director of Patient Services and Regional Director for the North Country Kari Charette and Director of Patient Services Melinda Clark both recently sat down to discuss home health care service...
Episode 84: It's Maple Syrup Season
March 11, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe reflect on the waning days of winter and the cuisine that comes with it. They also catch up on the big headlines of the week, including some cheerful news about the United Way and the Harison Place project in Malone.
Episode 83: Of Churches and Communities
February 25, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB'Joe Lo' and Ben Rowe are back on the mic this week to discuss the week's news. Beyond more grocery shopping mishaps, they discuss the series in the Feb. 24/25 edition of the Press-Republican exploring the remarkable past and uncertain future of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Churubusco.
Episode 82: Into the Time Machine
February 18, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB*Doctor Who Theme Plays* Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic and hopping into the P-R Time Machine to read some Lookback articles from decades past. What secrets can they glean from the news in 1923? And they recount some of the big events from the past weekend, including the Super Bowl!
Episode 81: On Cows and Octopuses
February 11, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic to talk about a very busy weekend ahead. From Tannen-BOOM to the Super Bowl, there's plenty to enjoy this upcoming weekend as Ben and Joe break it all down for you.
Episode 80: Kicking Off 2023
January 14, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic to start off another year of Press Pass Podcasts. This week, they're looking forward to the FISU World University Games kicking off this weekend, while also looking back at 35 years of the Champlain Centre Mall.
Special Edition: A Sit-Down with Mayor Rosenquest
December 14, 2022 00:42 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this special edition of the Press Pass Podcast, City of Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest shares his thoughts on the future of and recent debate around the Crete Memorial Civic Center.
Episode 78: Winter has arrived
November 20, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBComing in from the cold, Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe break down the latest headlines, from the midterm elections to the 'Tridemic' around the area.
Episode 77: What's scarier? Monsters or midterms?
October 29, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIt's the spooky season of Halloween weekend! But even scarier than that...the midterm election has begun! Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe hit the mic to break it all down for you.
Episode 76: Happy Meals and Vaccine Boosters
October 15, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic to talk about the week's headlines, but not before veering off onto the usual food sidetracks with a question: What's up with these adult happy meals?
Episode 75: Foliage Days and United Ways
October 08, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back again to bring you the latest local headlines. They touch on the heart-warming efforts of the United Way of the Adirondack Region and the North Country Honor Flight, while also looking ahead to Halloween season.
The Sports Section returns
October 01, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are joined by sportswriters Erik Rhyne and Drew Wemple to talk about North Country athletics, with the usual detours into discussions of the border and favorite local eateries.
Episode 73: We're back, baby
September 24, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic after a brief hiatus, but they'll explain what's been keeping them away while also dishing out the latest in North Country news.
Episode 72: We'll take Michigans, not monkeypox
July 02, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back and it's Michigan Month. We talk about the favorite local dish, as well as our hopes for the holiday weekend and more in North Country news.
Episode 71: Slips, Falls and COVID
June 11, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back. It goes without saying that 2022 has continued to be a rough year for many people, but Ben and Joe work on finding a few silver linings in the news as well.
Episode 70: The Border and the Bees
April 09, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBPress-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman sit down at the mic again to chat about the latest news this week. With restrictions loosening at the border, the North Country is looking to welcome back more of our neighbors to the north, but we also briefly discuss helping our buzzing friends right in our own backyards.
Episode 69: Does Batman fly?
March 26, 2022 17:08 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBEpisode 69: Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and reporter Cara Chapman are back on the mic this week talking about the latest COVID-19 news, some fresh windows at Plattsburgh City Hall, and reviewing two of the biggest movies out right now.
Episode 68: The Episode of Injuries
March 19, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBEditor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio is on the mend after a recent slip, but he still managed to get on the mic to join Night Editor Ben Rowe and special guest Staff Writer Carly Newton for this week's episode as we talk about the fun and laughs of St. Patrick's Day and the not-so-fun news of high gas prices.
Episode 67: The State of...Everything
March 05, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBEpisode 66: Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman are back and what a week it's been. From the State of the Union in Washington, to the State of the County, City and Town, to the state of the "Batman" franchise, the trio discusses it all.
Episode 66: How about that Super Bowl?
February 19, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBEpisode 66: Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are still in a sports-filled mood after the Super Bowl last Sunday, but there's plenty of other big new breaking this week. From law enforcement shake-ups, to the Hunter Church sub, we break it all down in this week's episode of the Press Pass Podcast.
Episode 65: Touchdowns and Tannen-BOOMs
February 11, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBEpisode 65: Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman are back and it's Super Bowl weekend! Along with sharing who they're rooting for, they talk about the recent Tannen-BOOM bonfire, COVID-19 updates and future flights at Plattsburgh International Airport.
Episode 64: Winter Weather Fun
January 28, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBEditor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe, Staff Writer Cara Chapman and special guest General Manager Lamiaa Aly kick off the third year of the Press Pass Podcast. With temperatures still chilly, they discuss everything winter-related, from the future of the Winterfest, to a local athlete at the Winter Olympics, to Christmas tree traditions.
Episode 64: A Press-Republican Christmas Story
December 24, 2021 17:17 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBLong time, no pod. With the hustle of the holiday season, the Press Pass team has been on a winter break. But we'll be back soon for the third (!) year of the Press Pass Podcast! In the meantime, a special Christmas gift today: a reading of the annual Press-Republican Christmas story with Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman. Wishing all our readers a safe and happy holiday and we'll be back again soon!
Episode 63: A Special Thanksgiving Episode
November 24, 2021 23:49 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBEditor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back for a Thanksgiving episode. The trio discusses some local sports and news before saying goodbye to Joey who will be moving on to a new career at Champlain Valley Educational Services.
Episode 62: Goodbye to McKenzie and Congrats to AuSable Valley
November 19, 2021 05:39 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBStaff Writer McKenzie Delisle is moving on to bigger and better things in Maine, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca welcome her for one last episode. The regular trio then congratulates the AuSable Valley girls soccer team on its state championship before going over some news topics.
Episode 61: The Rare Tuesday Pod
November 09, 2021 23:11 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBEditor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back for a random Tuesday episode to make up for not having a show last week. The trio discusses the border reopening, Moriah Shock closing, election results and sports.
Episode 60: News Update and Time Machine
October 29, 2021 20:42 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBNight Editor Ben Rowe is back from vaction to talk with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca, and he brings his Looking Back segment back to the show. But before that, the trio gives a news update followed by a sports roundup.
Episode 59: The Joe and Joey Show
October 22, 2021 21:50 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIt's just Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca on this week's episode. The duo discusses a wide range of topics including election season, a COVID-19 update, the border reopening, Halloween and sports.
Episode 58: The Border Will Open, COVID Update and Sports
October 15, 2021 05:22 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBEditor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back after a week off, and there is plenty to discuss. The border has reopened. COVID-19 continues to play a role in our lives. There were some heartwarming and heartbreaking sports stories this week. Listen to those topics and much more.
Episode 57: The Latest on COVID, SUNY Enrollment and Sports Trivia
September 30, 2021 21:33 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBEditor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca talk about how COVID-19 is continuing to affect schools and hospitals. The trio also discusses what is happening with SUNY enrollment before Joey tests Joe and Ben with some sports trivia.
Episode 56: Politics, COVID, Honor Flight and Sports
September 24, 2021 19:27 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBOn this week's episode, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca wrap up a busy week in the North Country.
Episode 55: Movie Reviews and More
September 16, 2021 20:52 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBMovie reviews are back, and Night Editor Ben Rowe is the reviewer. Ben shares his thoughts on Candyman with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca before the trio gets into other topics of discussion about the local news and sports scenes.