STIR-Cast

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Welcome to STIR-Cast — a podcast hosted by Rick Dodd, owner and executive chef of P.S. Restaurant Downtown, and Brian Egan, a passionate local food enthusiast. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the Southern Tier’s most beloved restaurants through candid conversations with the chefs and owners who bring them to life.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 14: Patrick Blackman, Executive Chef, Pub 1844 at Trailside Inn

    Rick & Brian sit down with Patrick Blackman, Executive Chef at the newly reopened Trailside Inn, to talk all things southern cooking, family roots, and gritty hard work.  Visit the STIR website

    52 min

  2. JAN 25

    Episode 13: Paul VanSavage, Cookbook Author, Spiedie Fest Co-Founder, Passionate Local Foodie

    Rick & Brian sit down with local legend Paul VanSavage, a passionate local amateur chef, cookbook author, Spiedie Fest Co-Founder, and STIR board member, for an in-depth conversation.

    44 min

  3. JAN 6

    Episode 12: Conner Harrington, Executive Chef, Remlik's Grille & Oyster Bar

    Chef Conner Harrington, Executive Chef at Remlik's, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk cooking inspiration, gaining experience, and of course, steak & pork chops.  Visit the STIR website

    38 min

  4. 12/06/2025

    Episode 11: Rachel Patinka, BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor

    Rachel Patinka, Broome-Tioga BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk about the importance of culinary education.  Visit the STIR website

    42 min

  5. 11/07/2025

    Episode 10: Jim Simons, Sales Consultant & Certified Wine Educator, Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits

    Jim Simons, wine expert & local sales consultant at Southern Glazer's, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk all things wine, bourbon, and food pairings.  Visit the STIR website

    30 min

  6. 10/22/2025

    Episode 9: Rick & Sylvana Dodd, Owners, P.S. Restaurant Downtown, STIR Co-Founders

    Rick & Sylvana Dodd, longtime area restaurant owners and STIR co-founders, sit down with Brian to talk local restaurant history, food, family, and the importance of eating local.  Visit the STIR website

    47 min

  7. 09/30/2025

    Episode 8: Colin Gaynor, Executive Chef, The Chestnut Inn at Oquaga Lake

    Chef Colin Gaynor, a veteran local chef and the current Executive Chef at The Chestnut Inn, which has recently reopened, sits down with Rick & Brian.

    37 min

  8. 09/05/2025

    Episode 7: Jay Pisculli, Partner, Executive Chef, Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli

    Chef Jay Pisculli, Veteran local chef and partner/executive chef at Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk experience, running a kitchen, and food trends.  Visit the STIR website

    39 min
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About

Welcome to STIR-Cast — a podcast hosted by Rick Dodd, owner and executive chef of P.S. Restaurant Downtown, and Brian Egan, a passionate local food enthusiast. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the Southern Tier’s most beloved restaurants through candid conversations with the chefs and owners who bring them to life.

Information

  • Creator
    stirsoutherntier
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    STIR-Cast