Press Pass Podcast

Episode 65: Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman are back and it's Super Bowl weekend! Along with sharing who they're rooting for, they talk about the recent Tannen-BOOM bonfire, COVID-19 updates and future flights at Plattsburgh International Airport.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe, Staff Writer Cara Chapman and special guest General Manager Lamiaa Aly kick off the third year of the Press Pass Podcast. With temperatures still chilly, they discuss everything winter-related, from the future of the Winterfest, to a local athlete at the Winter Olympics, to Christmas tree traditions.

Long time, no pod. With the hustle of the holiday season, the Press Pass team has been on a winter break. But we'll be back soon for the third (!) year of the Press Pass Podcast! In the meantime, a special Christmas gift today: a reading of the annual Press-Republican Christmas story with Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman. Wishing all our readers a safe and happy holiday and we'l...

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back for a Thanksgiving episode. The trio discusses some local sports and news before saying goodbye to Joey who will be moving on to a new career at Champlain Valley Educational Services.

Staff Writer McKenzie Delisle is moving on to bigger and better things in Maine, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca welcome her for one last episode. The regular trio then congratulates the AuSable Valley girls soccer team on its state championship before going over some news topics.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back for a random Tuesday episode to make up for not having a show last week. The trio discusses the border reopening, Moriah Shock closing, election results and sports.

Night Editor Ben Rowe is back from vaction to talk with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca, and he brings his Looking Back segment back to the show. But before that, the trio gives a news update followed by a sports roundup.

It's just Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca on this week's episode. The duo discusses a wide range of topics including election season, a COVID-19 update, the border reopening, Halloween and sports.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back after a week off, and there is plenty to discuss. The border has reopened. COVID-19 continues to play a role in our lives. There were some heartwarming and heartbreaking sports stories this week. Listen to those topics and much more.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca talk about how COVID-19 is continuing to affect schools and hospitals. The trio also discusses what is happening with SUNY enrollment before Joey tests Joe and Ben with some sports trivia.

On this week's episode, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca wrap up a busy week in the North Country.

Movie reviews are back, and Night Editor Ben Rowe is the reviewer. Ben shares his thoughts on Candyman with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca before the trio gets into other topics of discussion about the local news and sports scenes.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back to talk about a number of things. Part of the discussion includes the Battle of Plattsburgh, sports continuing to return and remembering 9/11.

There's lots to talk about for Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. COVID-19 cases are on the rise and creating some concern, but that's not the only news. On a more happy note, local sports have made their return. Also, Joe is upset at Joey about cookies.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca come together for a special episode as they reflect on when the podcast started. They follow with the traditional news and sports updates and some typical banter.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca open the show with that news. There's also talk about the 25th anniversary of the Phish Concert that took place at the Plattsburgh Air Force Base as well as the Field of Dreams game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees.

There's plenty to talk about locally and nationally for Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. For national stories, the ongoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo story as well as the Olympics are main talking points. Also on a local level, the departure of Clinton Community College President Ray DiPasquale and the Plattsburgh North Stars season starting up become go...

The Clinton County Fair is back, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are here to talk about it. They also discuss the uptick in COVID-19 cases and vaccination initiatives. To conclude, there's plenty of talk about the Tokyo Olympics.

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman is kind enough to join Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca for an hour-long talk about of number of local topics. The group discusses the delicacy of the Michigan in Plattsburgh, the ongoing border closure, the Clinton County Fair and various opportunities the Plattsburgh area offers.

Before Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio goes on vacation, he is joined by Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca for another episode. The trio talks about why mini golf needs to come back to Plattsburgh, how Mayor's Cup weekend went and much more.

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Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca return after a week off to talk about a number of things. Some of the most fun discussions include what's happening with the Olympics, what restaurants can do since they can't give alcoholic drinks to go anymore and a few upcoming stories to look out for this weekend.

Sports Editor Joey LaFranca rejoins Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss all that's happened this week. Joey tells a story about Frank Sinatra before the trio talks about what's happening with the ongoing border closure, new developments at the Plattsburgh Marina and a local sports update.

It's all about the news section this week as Night Editor Ben Rowe and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio welcome back Staff Writers Cara Chapman and McKenzie Delisle to the recording studios. For the first time in months, the Press-Republican newsroom has nobody working remote, and we are happy to have everyone back.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio is back from his little vacation to join Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. The trio discusses the national chicken wing shortage that has hit the North Country, what is up with malls nowadays, local sports and some other fun little things.