Hot Seat: Media Monday with Ron Klopfanstein
Hot Seat: Media Monday with Ron Klopfanstein
Podcast Description
Ron Klopfanstein spotlights writers, actors, musicians, artists, performers, podcasters, influencers, journalists, and other content creators and talks to them about their work, inspiration, and passion for art, media, and popular culture. Hot Seat: Media Monday is broadcast live on 95.5 FM "The Heat" Utica Phoenix Radio every Monday at 5 pm
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to art, media, and popular culture, including LGBTQ+ issues, journalism ethics, and the evolution of the creative arts. Notable episodes include discussions on Oneida County Pride events, the history of the Gay Rights Movement, and the influence of streaming platforms on the film industry.
Ron Klopfanstein spotlights writers, actors, musicians, artists, performers, podcasters, influencers, journalists, and other content creators and talks to them about their work, inspiration, and passion for art, media, and popular culture. Hot Seat: Media Monday is broadcast live on 95.5 FM “The Heat” Utica Phoenix Radio every Monday at 5 pm
This week on Hot Seat: Media Monday, Ron Klopfanstein brings together comedy, music, culture, creativity, and community.
The episode features comedian Brandon Ciotti, who talks about stand-up comedy, joke writing, stage confidence, bombing, improv, and his upcoming comedy night at Players of Utica on June 27.
Recording artist Amanda Marie, also known as Batmanda, joins the show to discuss her music, her songwriting process, buying beats, blending genres, and her upcoming hip hop album. She also shares the story behind the name Batmanda and the message behind her song “Grateful.”
Ron also takes listeners to International Fairy Day at Dunham Public Library in Whitesboro, where artist Lorraine Kreimeyer hosted a celebration filled with young fairy fans, magic cookies, invisible painting, and glimpses into a magic mirror.
Photojournalist and AI Content Producer Jim Hale and Ron visit the Puerto Rican Day Cookout at Proctor Park in Utica, highlighting food, family, music, culture, Puerto Rican pride, Dominican support, and the importance of knowing where we come from.
Lily Christopher closes the episode with a feature from Young Einstein’s Preschool, where she talks with Maria Lallier about the Reggio approach to early childhood education and how children show curiosity, intelligence, creativity, and personality through their artwork.
Hosted by Ron Klopfanstein.
Guests and Features:
Brandon Ciotti
Amanda Marie / Batmanda
International Fairy Day at Dunham Public Library
Puerto Rican Day Cookout at Proctor Park
Lily Christopher with Maria Lallier at Young Einstein’s Preschool
Photojournalism and AI Content Production by Jim Hale
Associate Producer: Lily Christopher
Entertainment Correspondent: Nabil Khan
Audio Engineering: Jonathan Brooks / DJ J-Easy
Meet me in the Hot Seat.
#MeetMeInTheHotSeat #MediaMonday
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.