Radio Free Rhinecliff

Correct me if I'm Norm

Society EN ↓ 241 episodes

“Correct Me if I’m Norm” is a good-natured, Rhinebeck (New York) focused, one-on-one (mostly) free-formish interview-format program, covering all topics from the personal to the universal. It’s hosted by Norm Magnusson, who is an artist and father of three and an active member of his community in the small town of Rhinebeck, NY. Every week, he interviews folks who live and/or work in Rhinebeck about who they are and how they got here and what they’re up to. “I’m very interested in collecting the stories of the people who made this town what it is and those who are continuing to do so”, he expl...

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Radio Free Rhinecliff

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Society

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Dorna Schroeter, one of the hardest working environmentalists around 15.12.2023

This week’s guest knows more about biomimicry than you can shake a bur seed at. She’s one of the best informed and hardest working environmentalists around: local powerhouse Dorna Schroeter. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Director of Business Development at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, James Rogers 08.12.2023

This week’s guest is the Director of Business Development at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, Mr. James Rogers. We’re gonna talk all things weed in the Empire State!! Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Sinterklass pre-party with some of the amazing folks who make it happen 01.12.2023

Sinterklass pre-party with some of the amazing folks who make it happen!! We’ve got Fleming & Bassett & Richard the Grumpus, Schroeter & Hess & some kids for a rumpus; Chawla & Breslin will be there too, tune in live, dooby dooby doo. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Edna (Clyne) Rekhy, best-selling author of “The Rainbow Bridge” 24.11.2023

This week’s guest is the accidental best-selling author of “The Rainbow Bridge.” Tune in and hear how the young Edna (Clyne) Rekhy of Inverness, Scotland wrote a poem that traveled the world and brought solace to millions of pet owners. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Award-winning producer Shelby Stone talks about her experience as a black woman in Hollywood 17.11.2023

This week’s guest is Rhinecliff film & TV producer Shelby Stone. She’s won Emmys, Golden Globes, and an NAACP award amongst others. We’ll talk about her start, her experience as a black woman in Hollywood and much more. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Lowell Handler, Rhinecliff resident and author of “Twitch and Shout” 10.11.2023

This week’s guest produces, narrates and stars in films, was a professor of photography for 20 years and has lived with Tourette syndrome for his whole life, Rhinecliff resident and author of “Twitch and Shout,” Lowell Handler. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Rhinebeck booster Braden Rhetts speaks Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish 03.11.2023

This week’s guest is a native of Minnesota, speaks Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish, is an eco-evangelist, clean beauty connoisseur, Alzheimers warrior, mom, and incorrigible booster of all things Rhinebeck, Braden Rhetts. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

The Sophie Florence Trio features Sophie on vocals & flute, Phil Hirschi on guitar & vocals, and Chuck Jacob on mandolin & bass 27.10.2023

This week’s guests are stopping in before tonight’s benefit concert for Winnakee. They're the Sophie Florence trio featuring Sophie on vocals & flute, Phil Hirschi on guitar & vocals and Winnakee board member Chuck Jacob on mandolin & bass. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Tom Traudt has spent his life serving Rhinebeck, as Deputy Sheriff and as Town Supervisor 20.10.2023

This week’s guest was born and raised in Rhinebeck and has spent his life serving this community, as Deputy Sheriff & Town Supervisor and father of four fantastic daughters, Mr. Tom Traudt. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Singer/songwriter Jessie Lee Montague busked in London, rocked out at CBGB’s, and landed in Rhinebeck 13.10.2023

This week’s guest left Albany for NYC, snubbed Julliard for acting and improv in Wisconsin, busked in London, rocked out at CBGB’s and landed in Rhinebeck. Ladies and gents, the amazing singer/songwriter Jessie Lee Montague. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Former CNN anchor Kitty Pilgrim is host of “Pigrim’s Progress” on Radio Free Rhinecliff 06.10.2023

This week’s guest is a novelist, a journalist, a former CNN anchor, host of the “Pigrim’s Progress” podcast on RadioFreeRhinecliff, and a full member of The Explorer’s Club, the amazing Kitty Pilgrim. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

David Waltzer, former NYC English teacher and UN consultant 29.09.2023

This week’s guest taught English in NYC, consulted at the United Nations, founded a law firm and an HR company, is a dad and a husband and a Rhinebeck resident, Mr. David Waltzer, Esq. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Rhinebeck High School guidance counselor Robert Heywood 22.09.2023

Rhinebeck native and Rhinebeck High School guidance counselor Robert Heywood comes in to the Nook to talk about the old-timers and the young whippersnappers. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Melissa Everett of Sustainable Hudson Valley brings Vanessa Bertozzi and Devin Rigolino 15.09.2023

This week’s guest is bringing her own guests!! It’s Climate Solutions Week and Melissa Everett of Sustainable Hudson Valley is bringing in Vanessa Bertozzi of Rhinebeck & Devin Rigolino of Dutchess County! Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Surfer, songwriter, clothes hound John Burton is host of “Home From Here” on Radio Free Rhinecliff 08.09.2023

This week’s guest is a writer, a professional musician, a dad, a surfer, a songwriter, a clothes hound and the host of “Home From Here” on this station, Mr. John Burton. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Concert pianist, Oscar-nominated documentarian: Rhinecliff's Josh Aronson 01.09.2023

This week’s guest has been a TV and commercial director, a concert pianist, a photographer, an Oscar-nominated documentarian, and most recently, a Rhinecliff resident, Mr. Josh Aronson. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Visionaries behind media juggernaut RadioFreeRhinecliff.org: Jennifer Hammoud & Matty Rosenberg 25.08.2023

Show #100’s guests are the hard-working visionaries behind the media juggernaut that is RadioFreeRhinecliff.org -Jennifer Hammoud and Matty Rosenberg. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Local Kundalini teacher, herbalist, taxi driver, and life coach: Kenneth Longert 11.08.2023

This week’s guest is local Kundalini teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist, holy man, raconteur, taxi driver and life coach, Mr. Kenneth Longert. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Starting religion study, mid-life: Allison Chawla, Dana Hoey & Michael Slaby 04.08.2023

This week’s guests, Allison Chawla, Dana Hoey and Michael Slaby have each, mid-life, begun classes in religion: two at Harvard Divinity School and one at Union Theological Seminary. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Past editor of French Vogue and Rhinecliff resident Joan Juliet Buck 28.07.2023

This week’s guest has had more adventures than most of us ever will. Author, actress, performer, podcaster, past editor of French Vogue and Rhinecliff resident Joan Juliet Buck. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Award-winning documentary filmmaker, and activist: Diana Devlin 21.07.2023

This week’s guest is award-winning documentary filmmaker, flower fanatic, higher-ed advocate, activist and koi mama, Diana Devlin. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Rhinebeck’s own mayor: Gary Bassett 14.07.2023

This week’s guest is solar power expert, family man, retired IBM’er and dedicated public servant, Rhinebeck’s own mayor, Mr. Gary Bassett. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Winner of Chronogram Mag Reader’s Choice Dog Trainer of the Year: Polly Kaplan 07.07.2023

This week’s guest is writer, pickleballer, parent, real estate professional and winner of this year’s Chronogram Magazine Reader’s Choice dog trainer of the year: Polly Kaplan. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Steve Miller, man behind “The Most Interesting Man in the World” commercial 30.06.2023

This week’s guest is the man behind “The Most Interesting Man in the World” and so many other classic commercials. He’s a devoted dad and husband and local do-gooder, Steve Miller. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

Manager of Rhinebeck’s popular restaurant, The Amsterdam, Fletcher William Tingle, III 23.06.2023

This week’s (slightly delayed) guest came from Mississippi to the CIA and manages Rhinebeck’s popular restaurant, The Amsterdam. He’s a seasoned hospitality pro and a super nice guy, Fletcher William Tingle, III. Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org Send comments to comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org

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