Studio 25 Podcast Network

Building Local Business Episode 5 - Tammy Crossway

What started seven years ago in a tiny 1,800 sq ft room with just a couple of days a week has exploded into one of the Mohawk Valley’s favorite shopping destinations. Renewed & Rescued on North Main Street in Herkimer now fills nearly 12,000 square feet, boasts 42 vendors, over 500 consignors, and draws customers from as far away as Japan and South America. In a brand-new episode of the Building Local Business podcast, owner Tammy Crossway sat down with host Carl Ulinski to share the remarkable journey: from quitting her nonprofit CFO career after a “mid-life crisis,” to taking over the old Wakefield Furniture space next door, opening seven days a week, and still having a waiting list for new vendors.

Rebel Republic

The Coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully talk political news, give our insights, along with top analysis. Starting with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wanting to institute a travel ban on citizens from over 30 countries. This comes on the heels of a man from Afghanistan who allegedly shot two National Guard members. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who emigrated to the U.S. from Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal, has been charged with first-degree murder after one of the two victims, West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, died of wounds sustained in the Nov. 26 shooting. The second victim, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was critically wounded. Lakanwal has pleaded not guilty [https://apnews.com/article/lakanwal-national-guard-shooting-suspect-afghan-5e5e9567d95a5d0ef806b714bb3ee3b7]. Noem issued a scathing tweet saying these illegal immigrants are leeches and we do not want them here! Frank believes there should be a program in place for illegals who are contributing to society, working a job, paying taxes, and having a way to come forward and go through a process to become American citizens. Dave believes that illegals have to go regardless of whether they are causing problems or not. We can't take care of our country until we take care of ourselves first, and that means removing illegals. We also talk about the Russia and Ukraine conflict, Russia continues to attack Ukraine, and there are major cities that Putin wants. Frank believes that if Zelensky gives up the land, it will stop the war. Dave thinks giving Putin what he wants is only going to make him go after more. A wild episode of Rebel Republic.

Rebel Republic Episode 37

The coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully discuss many of the current political issues facing our nation. We talk about the prosecution of former FBI director James Comey being delayed after a judge ruled the prosecutor in Virginia, Cameron McGowan Currie, was illegally appointed, and the charges were dismissed without prejudice . We talk about the interest rate on homeowners moving to 8 percent in 2026, and then another 8 percent in 2027.

Tiffany and Friends Episode 40 - Cody Connor

My guest is Cody Connor. If you’re local, you probably have heard of him through the years! A stand-up guy- when you hear his name, everyone says - Oh yeah, we love him! I asked him to be my guest this week, and I wasn’t really sure why - perhaps it was because he and his fiancée Jessica have launched a new Airbnb, but through our conversations prepping for today’s talk, it seemed to be evident “why.”  I hope you’ll enjoy this great podcast of faith and testimony from an everyday local guy like you and me. Be Blessed. Luke 6:38

Small Town Life Episode 57 - Ray Lenarcic and Kelly Brown

In a heartfelt and action-packed episode of the Small Town Life podcast, Herkimer County Hunger Coalition leaders Ray Lenarcic and Kelly Brown sat down with host Dave Warner to issue urgent holiday calls to action that every local resident needs to hear. Now in its 26th year, the beloved Gram Lorraine Children’s Christmas Program continues to match generous sponsors with hundreds of local children who might otherwise wake up to an empty Christmas morning. With detailed wish lists (sizes, favorite colors, toys, and games – no names revealed), the program has helped an estimated 10–15,000 kids since 1999. Coats, boots, bikes, and even Christmas trees are part of the giving this year, and late-arriving families mean more sponsors and donations are still desperately needed.