The Gunks Cast

Glenn LaPolt & Jeff Weiss
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Hosted by Glenn LaPolt and Jeff Weiss, produced by Tommy Hein

  1. #107 Dr. David Ness - Certified Sports Chiropractor New Paltz, New York

    1D AGO

    #107 Dr. David Ness - Certified Sports Chiropractor New Paltz, New York

    Dr. David Ness is a certified sports chiropractor based in New Paltz, New York, helping athletes and active individuals recover, move better, and perform at their best. Dr. Ness is also Certified Master Active Release Techniques® Provider, Certified Kennedy Spinal Decompression Specialist, and a Certified Titleist Golf Fitness Instructor®. Since 2015, he has served as the official chiropractor and ART® provider for the Army West Point football team. Outside the office, Dr. Ness is a husband and father of two, who enjoys yoga, golf, mountain biking, snowboarding, and spending time outdoors with his family—bringing a well‑rounded, real‑world perspective to health, movement, and recovery.

    1h 12m
  2. #106 Paul Steely White - Father - Husband - Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York

    APR 7

    #106 Paul Steely White - Father - Husband - Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York

    Paul Steely White is the Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York, where he leads efforts to expand and protect access to parks, trails, and public lands across the state. Previously, he spent 14 years as Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives, helping transform New York City’s streets and public spaces through successful pedestrian, bicycling, and car‑free initiatives, including Car‑Free Central Park. Paul holds degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Montana and enjoys biking and hiking the Hudson River Valley with his family.

    1h 8m
  3. #105 William Weinstein Acupuncture and 2024 Cabin Challenge True Grit winner.

    MAR 24

    #105 William Weinstein Acupuncture and 2024 Cabin Challenge True Grit winner.

    William Weinstein is a licensed acupuncturist with over two decades in private practice, offering a modern, neurologically grounded approach to traditional acupuncture. Based in New Paltz, New York, he combines palpation‑based assessment with contemporary neuroanatomy to create collaborative, evidence‑informed treatment plans that emphasize the nervous system as the primary mediator of acupuncture’s effects. Through acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, and gua sha, William works to demystify acupuncture—presenting it as a clinically relevant medical intervention that supports pain relief, improved function, and the body’s innate capacity for healing.

    1h 7m
  4. #104 Mike Monastero Endurance Sports Coach - Altered States Coaching and Babylon Bike Shop

    MAR 3

    #104 Mike Monastero Endurance Sports Coach - Altered States Coaching and Babylon Bike Shop

    Mike Monastero is an endurance sports coach with over 20 years of experience coaching athletes in cycling, running, and triathlon. A founding coach at Altered States Coaching and owner of Babylon Bike Shop, Mike has worked with everyone from first‑time racers to elite Ironman athletes. Known for his early adoption of power‑based training and expertise in bike fitting, he’s helped hundreds of athletes improve performance, prevent injury, and achieve major endurance milestones.

    53 min
  5. #103 Jason Sarubbi of Split Rock Recording Studio

    JAN 20

    #103 Jason Sarubbi of Split Rock Recording Studio

    Meet Jason Sarubbi—born and raised in New Paltz, an avid endurance athlete, and the bassist behind local favorites The Trapps and The Sweet Clementines. As founder and engineer of Split Rock Recording Studio, Jason opens up about life, building a world‑class recording space in the Hudson Valley, and how the studio serves artists across music and professional audiobook, voiceover, and post‑production projects. From stage stories to studio smarts (with an athlete’s mindset), this conversation spotlights a hometown creative helping others sound their best.

    57 min
  6. #102 Clare Hussain, Owner of Runa Bistro

    JAN 6

    #102 Clare Hussain, Owner of Runa Bistro

    Join us as we sit down with Clare Hussain owner of Runa Bistro in New Paltz, to explore her inspiring path from growing up in Bangladesh to becoming a celebrated restaurateur. Clare shares how family traditions, a love for hospitality, and experiences across Dublin, Baltimore, and New York City shaped her culinary vision. Discover the stories behind her passion for food, the influences, and what makes Runa Bistro a unique dining destination in the Hudson Valley.

    1h 2m
  7. #101 Henry Gartner - Public Program Coordinator Wild Earth

    12/23/2025

    #101 Henry Gartner - Public Program Coordinator Wild Earth

    Henry Gartner Public Program Coordinator at Wild Earth, grew up in rural Greenwich, NY, where his love for the outdoors began.   After earning a mathematics degree from SUNY New Paltz, Henry made the Hudson Valley his home. Today, you’ll find him trad climbing and mountain biking in the Gunks year-round, and when winter hits, he’s carving telemark turns on the slopes.

    1h 20m
  8. #100 Christie DeBoer - Executive Director Wallkill Valley Land Trust

    12/09/2025

    #100 Christie DeBoer - Executive Director Wallkill Valley Land Trust

    Executive Director Wallkill Valley Land Trust

    1h 16m
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Hosted by Glenn LaPolt and Jeff Weiss, produced by Tommy Hein

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  • Creator
    Glenn LaPolt & Jeff Weiss
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Gunks Cast
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