STIR-Cast
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.
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Chef Josh Crane, Executive Chef at McCoy's Chophouse, joins Rick and Brian to talk all things steak, personal flair, and wine pairings.
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Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Chef Brian O'Neil, Executive Chef at The River Bistro & DoubleTree Hotel Downtown, joins Rick and Brian to talk cooking creatively for massive events, The River Bistro, and much more!
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Marc Yezzi, co-owner of The Kitchen Counter, joins Rick and Brian to talk about the journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar, the art of a perfect smash burger, and everything in between.
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Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Chef Josh joins Rick and Brian for a fascinating conversation covering his education at CIA Hyde Park, being a Chopped runner-up, working with celebrity chefs in New York City, and his time at Lost Dog Cafe.
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
From dishwasher to multi-restaurant owner, Dan Polhamus joins Rick and Brian to talk hard work, food trends, family, and the role of restaurants in our Southern Tier community.