The Gunks Cast
Episodes
117 episodes
#111 The Ride For Mental Health - Mac Dorris and special guest Wayne Stetina
We sit down with Mac Dorris, founder of The Ride for Mental Health, and call in special guest Wayne Stetina, Olympic cyclist and U.S. cycling legend, to explore how one deeply personal loss has sparked a movement of hope,...
#110 Juergen Beneke - Professional Cyclist - Catskills Nomad
Juergen Beneke was born in Germany and was a professional road cyclist in Europe before switching to mountain biking. In 1995, he moved to the U.S., living in the Bronx, where weekend cycling trips led him up to the Gunks—riding iconic loops in...
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#109 Heather Lynn Barton - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Heather Barton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, parent and child therapist, and New Paltz High School alum with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. Known for her grounded, relational approach, she helps build emot...
#108 Fourth Fridays at Water Street Market!
Recorded live at Fourth Fridays in New Paltz, this podcast brings real conversations to the heart of a community block party. Hosted at Water Street Market during the town’s monthly Fourth Friday celebrations (April through October), t...
#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, Cert...
#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 Trans...
#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 c...
#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 everyon...
#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...
#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 expe...
#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 f...
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#100 Christie DeBoer - Executive Director Wallkill Valley Land Trust
Executive Director Wallkill Valley Land Trust
#99 Al and Christian Favata, of TRT Bicycles, Rosendale, New York
Al and Christian Favata, Father and Son, owners of TRT Bicycles, Rosendale, New York. From the professional to the weekend warrior TRT Bicycles has the entire spectrum of equipment and accessories covered!
#98 Greg Gagne - Owner Grazery and Benton Beer Garden
Father, Husband, proprietor of the Grazery and Benton Beer Garden.
#97 Doree Lipson - LCSW-R, SEP, Founder and Director of Wellness Embodied, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, KAP
Mother, Wife, and founder, and clinical director, of Wellness Embodied, a center for psychotherapy and healing.
#96 Karl LaRocca founder Kayrock Screen Printing
Father, Husband, and founder Kayrock Screen Printing
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#95 Marian Dealy, Author of the children's book Rise of the G.E.M.S. (Genetically Engineered Mice in Space).
Marian Dealy is an author, filmmaker and award-winning Ph.D. in Biology. Throughout her life, she has gravitated toward the excitement of cutting-edge science. As a young adult, Marian worked as an AIDS researcher at the National I...
#94 Brandon Roman, LMHC-D
Father, Husband, endurance athlete, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Owner of Skytop Mental Health Counseling PLLC
#92 Dr. Eric Verruto - Father, Husband and Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Verruto shares his life journey to what is now New Paltz Eye Care.
#91 Dan Britt - Father, Husband and Commercial Aviator
Dan shares his life history as a 3 generation pilot.
#90 Johanna Herget of Five Leaves Acupuncture
Mother, Wife, Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Owner of Five Leaves Acupuncture.
#89 Craig Chapman New Paltz Biking, New Paltz Kayaking, and the Village Grind
Husband, Father, and owner of New Paltz Biking, New Paltz Kayaking, and the Village Grind, Craig Chapman.
