Episode Archive
Over 230 conversations with the people who shape Rochester, NY.
August 10, 2026
Jaime Saunders
Jaime Saunders, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, returns for a second appearance to talk about what has changed, what has gotten harder, and why she still believes Rochester can be a destination place.
August 3, 2026
Nate Salzman
Nate Salzman is 33 years old, has two kids, works full time at Monroe County, and is about to become the next Town Supervisor of Brighton. He is not waiting his turn. He is impatient on purpose.
July 27, 2026
Anthony Butera
Anthony Butera has been in Rochester real estate for 14 years. He has nearly 800 agents across Rochester and Buffalo. And right now, he says, the market is doing something it has not done in a long time: it is making people uncomfortable on both sides of the table.
July 20, 2026
Ramona Santorelli
Ramona Santorelli shares stories from the front lines of Rochester's civil rights movements, from starting the city's first Pride parade in a wedding gown to changing New York State law with the Top Free 7.
July 13, 2026
Doug Emblidge
Doug Emblidge has spent decades telling other people's stories. In this deeply personal conversation, he reflects on the loss of his son Jeffrey, navigating grief as a family, supporting those struggling with addiction, and discovering resilience through life's most difficult moments.
July 4, 2026
Richard S. Newman
RIT history professor Richard Newman joins us to discuss how the Erie Canal, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and generations of Rochester reformers helped shape not only our city, but the future of the United States — and why these conversations still matter today.
June 29, 2026
Jon Swan
Jon Swan, the entrepreneur behind eight Rochester dining concepts, shares how he builds authentic spaces, why restaurants have a unique responsibility to community, and the exciting plans for a boutique hotel on Park Avenue.
June 22, 2026
Sarah Jesse
Sarah Jesse, Director of the Memorial Art Gallery, joins us to discuss MAG's landmark $9 million endowment campaign to eliminate admission fees permanently — opening its doors to generations of future Rochester visitors.
June 17, 2026
Kevin McGowan
Brighton Central School District Superintendent Kevin McGowan discusses the cell phone ban, AI in education, post-COVID attendance challenges, student mental health, and how schools are preparing students for a rapidly changing future.
June 1, 2026
Marc Iacona
Rochester International Jazz Festival co-founder Marc Iacona shares how the festival has evolved over two decades, the partnerships that make it possible, unforgettable performances, legendary jam sessions, and the vision driving it into its 25th year.
May 25, 2026
Mitch Gruber
Rochester City Councilmember and Foodlink leader Mitch Gruber offers a candid look at the city's housing crisis, downtown development, traffic safety, the future of the Public Market, and why he remains optimistic about Rochester's next decade.
May 18, 2026
Jim Aroune
Veteran broadcaster Jim Aroune breaks down the Buffalo Bills' evolving identity, the impact of Joe Brady taking over, the future of the defense, and whether Josh Allen can finally lead Buffalo to a Super Bowl.
May 11, 2026
Michael & Courtney Cornell
Michael and Courtney Cornell share what it takes to carry a 100-year legacy into the next generation. From emotional customer stories to the realities of working together as a married couple, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at Cornell's Jewelers.
May 4, 2026
Jenny LoMaglio
Executive Producer Jenny LoMaglio takes us behind the scenes of the Rochester Lilac Festival, sharing the logistics, security, and sustainability efforts that bring nearly 500,000 people to Highland Park every year.
April 27, 2026
Josh Miles
Josh Miles, President of SCN Hospitality, shares the story behind Patron Saint, Branca Midtown, Revelry, and more — and why Rochester's food and hospitality scene continues to outperform expectations.
April 22, 2026
Elaine Spaull
Elaine Spaull, Executive Director of The Center for Youth, shares what it really takes to create lasting change for vulnerable young people in Rochester.
April 15, 2026
David Dollinger
Real estate attorney Dave Dollinger breaks down Rochester's 2026 housing market — inventory shortages, migration trends, and what buyers need to know.
April 8, 2026
Stacy Pengsen
WHEC meteorologist Stacy Pengsen goes behind the scenes of forecasting in one of the most weather-unpredictable regions in the country.
April 1, 2026
Sheriff Todd Baxter
Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter returns to Rochester Living for a wide-ranging conversation about the dramatic transformation of law enforcement over his...
March 25, 2026
Rev. Jen Crow
In one of the most powerful episodes of Rochester Living to date, Corey James Moran and Mark Siwiec are joined by the Reverend Jen Crow, a Minneapolis-based...
March 18, 2026
Kate McBride
Kate McBride takes us inside Rochester's beloved St. Patrick's Day Parade — 170 years of Irish heritage, community pride, and tradition.
March 2, 2026
Mark Cuddy
Mark Cuddy reflects on 27 years at Geva Theatre, Rochester's $1.3M deficit turnaround, and his next chapter with The Classics Company.
February 23, 2026
Dr. Jonathan Friedberg
Dr. Jonathan Friedberg explains how Rochester earned its NCI designation and why the Wilmot Cancer Institute is now a national leader in cancer research.
February 16, 2026
Becky Wehle
Becky Wehle celebrates Genesee Country Village & Museum's 50th anniversary and the living history that keeps Rochester's past alive.
February 9, 2026
Meghan Mundy
Meghan Mundy has spent decades shaping the fashion landscape of Rochester, New York — from dressing clients on Madison Avenue alongside Jackie Onassis to...
February 2, 2026
Shaun Nelms
Shaun Nelms, an esteemed education leader in Western New York, joined the Rochester Living Podcast to discuss the complexities of urban education, systemic...
January 26, 2026
Paul Guglielmo
Paul Guglielmo, owner of Guglielmo Sauce and CEO of Craft Cannery, returned to the Rochester Living Podcast for an insightful conversation about...
January 19, 2026
Mary Whittier
Mary Whittier, Interim CEO of the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Greater Rochester, joined the Rochester Living Podcast for an important conversation about...
January 12, 2026
Nick Mancuso
Owner of Elevate, Nick Mancuso, joined the Rochester Living Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about fitness, wellness, and what it actually takes to...
January 5, 2026
Congressman Joe Morelle
Congressman Joe Morelle joined the Rochester Living Podcast for an in-depth conversation covering everything from life in Congress and the current political...
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