Cidiot

07/25/2026

Tis the season

07/05/2026

07/02/2026

Come for a iced latte and a salad or sandwich at new nokhudson at 790 Columbia Street. And I know we’ve been calling it “No Kings Cafe” but Milad explained it’s actually “enough” in Norwegian !

07/02/2026

New Episode Alert: Dipping Our Toes Into the Boating Lifestyle!

Ever looked out at the Hudson River and wished you were out on the water instead of just driving beside it?

In Cidiot’s latest episode, I chat with Josh Rosella from Freedom Boat Club—the world’s largest boat club. They are making massive waves right here in the Hudson Valley with local sites in Ossining, Haverstraw, and Piermont (plus Liberty Landing in Jersey City!).

We dive all about the ultimate water lifestyle:
⚓️ What it actually means to "sandbar."
🍽️ My new obsession: Dock-and-Dine (is there anything cooler than pulling up to a restaurant by boat?).
🛥️ How you can access 450+ fleets worldwide without any of the maintenance, cleaning, or trailer hassle.

Whether you're a seasoned captain or a proud "future expert boater," grab your boat shoes and tune in!

🧜‍♂️Special Deal for Cidiot Listeners: Want to save $500 on your entry fee membership? Just tell them you heard about Freedom Boat Club on Cidiot! Check the show notes or head to our episode page for all the details. Thanks

👉 Click the link in our bio to listen now! 🎧

06/17/2026

Want to summer like a local? Cidiot has you covered.

In a special collaboration with Columbia County Tourism, Mat is sharing a personal seasonal guide to the incredible 635 square miles of valley, hills, and villages we call home.

Whether you’re chasing the ultimate farm-to-table breakfast, hunting for hidden trails, or shopping for the perfect piece of the Hudson Valley to take home, this episode is your blueprint.

Featuring local audio postcards from:
🧑‍🍳 Chef Jonas at Serre Restaurant at The Maker Hotel
🥗 Emily at Woodlife Farm Market
🛍️ Matthew at Hillsdale General Store
💼 Bill from Kinderhook Business & Professional Association
🏰 Emily Clermont State Historic Site

✈️ Planning a weekend getaway or know someone heading upstate this season? Hit the share button and send this to a friend planning their summer trips!

❤️ Have Columbia County favorites or agree with ones that you hear? Be sure to comment.

🎧 Listen wherever you listen to podcasts:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/134-summer-like-a-local-visit-columbia-county/id1427547655?i=1000772800873
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bqTERW3rvoeMBmtEyUio7?si=wVALUaivTtihUX4a6Px1Dw
More links via Cidiot.com episode page: https://www.cidiot.com/134-summer-like-a-local-visit-columbia-county/

Photos: Fork & Whisk Cafe and Bakery (Chatham); Dan's Diner (Spencertown); Kinderhook Farm Store (Valatie); MVB aka OK (Kinderhook); and Hudson-Chatham Winery (Ghent)

Special thanks to Columbia County Tourism and editor Brett Barry of Silver Hollow Audio.

06/06/2026

Cidiot Podcast is a very very proud Disco Ball community partner for OutHudson Pride 2026. See you on Saturday, June 20, for the parade at 2pm in Hudson, NY!

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors, who make Pride possible.