Off Air with Slater

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Raw reactions and hot takes on current events, politics, culture, and society. Guest interviews and comedy mixed in. Hosted by Slater — on-air since 17 and still in legacy radio in Western MA, now building something independent and unfiltered.

  1. 5d ago ·  Video

    30 Years of Photojournalism In The Berkshires

    Ben Garver joined the Berkshire Eagle as a photojournalist in 1995. Thirty years and more than a million photographs later, he retired in 2025. In this episode, Garver walks us through what it actually takes to shoot spot news, the emergencies, accidents, and breaking stories that don't wait for a photographer to be ready, and what that work has done to him over three decades behind the camera. He recounts photographing convicted killer Adam Hall in 2011, an assignment that left him visibly shaken. He also looks back on covering Governor Charlie Baker's pandemic-era visit to Pittsfield, along with memorable encounters with former Governors Jane Swift and Paul Cellucci. The conversation turns to Pittsfield's urban renewal era and how the city has changed physically and culturally since. We close by talking about the shifting landscape of local media, integration of AI, and what three decades in the field taught him about how journalism itself has transformed.

    30 Years of Photojournalism In The Berkshires

  2. Aug 7 ·  Video

    Longest Serving Female Cop In Massachusetts

    Detective Kim Bertelli-Hunt is a legend in Pittsfield. Known as the "face of the department," she just retired from the Pittsfield Police Department after more than 43 years of service, making her the longest-serving female officer in the Commonwealth. Join me as we walk through her incredible career, starting with her first assignment: going undercover at Taconic High School in 1983. From there we cover her years on patrol, her time as a school resource officer and D.A.R.E. officer, and her eventual rise to detective. Bertelli-Hunt shares some great stories along the way, plus her perspective on building a career in a field that's long been dominated by men.

    Longest Serving Female Cop In Massachusetts

  3. Jul 29 ·  Video

    That's Really Dewser

    In this episode, I sit down with Warren Dews III from Hinsdale, MA. Making content as "Dewser" across multiple social media platforms, this dude always keeps it positive and has found success with skits, streaming, and just being himself. He even has his own dance. Dews holds a degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology. We talk about two of his viral skits, where he posed as a worker at Walmart and Dunkin'. We also get into race relations in this country, since Dews grew up in a very rural, mostly white town. Plus, we discuss the Nolan Wells case and influencers like Chud the Builder and Clavicular. Watch out for this kid, Dewser. He's a winner. Enjoy.

  4. Jul 17 ·  Video

    Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright Split - What's Life Like Now?

    News of Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright's break up have hit mainstream publications like TMZ, People, and Us Weekly recently. Swims just released a new track called "Break Up In Reverse" which is said to be about their troubled relationship. They have a 1 year-old son together, Rambo. So, what's life like for Raiche now? Raiche grew up in the Pittsfield, MA area and I have known her for 10 years. She is sweet and caring and I appreciate her bravery to sit down with me and chat. Enjoy.

    Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright Split - What's Life Like Now?

  5. Jul 10 ·  Video

    Who is Pittsfield's Nightcrawler? Meet Anthony Giovani

    Anthony Giovani grew up hard in the Dower Square area of Pittsfield and eventually became addicted to drugs and alcohol. He got sober about 5 years ago - but he's still addicted to the chaos. Giovani says he wants to be a journalist and a newsman for Pittsfield and the surrounding Berkshires - so he took it upon himself to go live and report on things happening in the area. Unfortunately, Giovani has been a little rough around the edges and has garnered haters out there. Like so many others, he caught my attention - so I decided to see what he is all about. Anthony says he realizes his mistakes. People can change. I wish him the best of luck, and I hope you get something from this episode.

    Who is Pittsfield's Nightcrawler? Meet Anthony Giovani

  6. Jul 3 ·  Video

    Tyler Street Homicide, Anthony Giovanni, & The Fourth of July

    In this episode, I sit down with Pittsfield Police Chief Marc Maddalena. He is 5 months into his new position as Chief and get right into the current state of Pittsfield. We begin with the recent homicide on Tyler St. and where they are on the investigation and whether the city has a gang problem. The conversation segues to Pittsfield's nightcrawler and social media based "news" reporter Anthony Giovanni and his effect on policing and his most recent charge for weilding a hatchet in public. I also ask him where the popular community police officer Darren Derby is, the state of the homeless situation, night walkers (sex workers), drugs, swatting, the Fourth of July parade, fireworks and a potential new police station in Morningside.

  7. Jun 20 ·  Video

    Trauma Surgeon Reveals the Brutal Reality of Life-Threatening Injuries

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Kryskow, a trauma critical care and general surgeon with a focused interest in chest wall injury at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. Dr. Kryskow is the man who is going to save your life, or at least try like hell to, if you get shot or stabbed, if I can speak in layman's terms for a moment. In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of the job, debunk some myths, and compare the real thing to what you may have seen on HBO's "The Pitt". Enjoy.

    Trauma Surgeon Reveals the Brutal Reality of Life-Threatening Injuries

  8. Jun 5 ·  Video

    Atheist AI Billionaire Meets the Pope… Hope or Heresy?

    The Pope just released a major encyclical on AI - and invited an atheist AI billionaire to stand beside him at the Vatican. In this episode, my friend Craig and I react to Pope Leo XIV’s powerful warning about Artificial Intelligence. He called for AI to be "disarmed" from logics of domination and exploitation. We also break down Chris Olah’s (co-founder of Anthropic and creator of Claude AI) speech - an atheist who was raised evangelical - as he shared his hopes and concerns for the future of AI. We discuss: • Is this historic collaboration between the Church and Big Tech a good thing? • What happens if AI replaces large parts of the human workforce? • How should Christians navigate the AI revolution? Join us for a thoughtful conversation on faith, technology, and the future of humanity.

    Atheist AI Billionaire Meets the Pope… Hope or Heresy?
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About

Raw reactions and hot takes on current events, politics, culture, and society. Guest interviews and comedy mixed in. Hosted by Slater — on-air since 17 and still in legacy radio in Western MA, now building something independent and unfiltered.

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  • Creator
    Slater
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
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