Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg

On this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Amy Just Nickels , Executive Director of Encore Youth Productions , to talk about the growth of youth theater in Central New York and the mission behind EYP. Amy shares how Encore Youth Productions began in 2015 as a small summer program through the Landmark Theatre, eventually growing into a nonprofit organizatio...

On this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with local TikTok creator Izzy Murphy , known online as @izzylmurphy21 , to talk about content creation, community, and showing up online as your real self. Izzy shares how she started making videos after losing her mom, using TikTok as a way to talk about grief, life after loss, self-care, and the importance of remind...

On this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Jennifer Ashley , a Syracuse-based trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and owner of Jennifer Ashley Wellness. Jennifer talks about her path into therapy, how her own life experiences shaped the work she does today, and why trauma therapy can apply to more people than they may realize. She breaks down the difference be...

On this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Bill Pendock , legendary Syracuse University defensive lineman and member of the iconic “Four-Wheel Drive” defensive line. Bill shares how he went from growing up in Liverpool to being recruited by more than 200 schools, choosing Syracuse over Penn State, and helping build one of the most memorable defensive lines...

On this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Raisa Zhovklaya , franchise owner of Project Lean Nation Syracuse , to talk about her journey from immigrating to Syracuse as a baby from Ukraine, working as a nurse for 11 years, and eventually taking a leap into business ownership. Raisa shares how her own health journey helped her break out of the cycle of fad...

In this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa welcome back Bugge’s cousin, Mark Shattuck , for a laid-back, hilarious hangout episode built around some of their favorite comedy podcasts. Jenn, Marissa, and Mark bring clips from shows like 2 Bears, 1 Cave , This Past Weekend with Theo Von , and Bad Friends , then react, laugh, and spiral into their own stories along the way...

In this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Syracuse artist 315CA$H , formerly known as Kash Montana, to talk about music, hustle, and what it means to truly rep the 315. 315CA$H shares how his love for hip-hop turned into more than a decade of writing, recording, networking, and building his name from the ground up. He talks about growing up in Syracuse, f...

In this heartfelt episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Heather Wood, founder of Stupendous Love, a brand and movement created to honor the life and legacy of her daughter, Ava Wood. Heather opens up about who Ava was: bold, kind, quirky, compassionate, deeply connected to others, and completely herself. She shares how Ava’s impact continues to reach people f...

In this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Dr. Robert Kiltz, board-certified OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinologist, and founder of CNY Fertility. Dr. Kiltz shares his unexpected journey from growing up in Los Angeles, struggling with dyslexia, and being inspired by a doctor after a life-changing injury, to building one of the most well-known fertility cente...

Bugge and Zogg welcome cousin Mark Shattuck back to the show for a conversation full of laughs, sharp opinions, pop culture tangents, and the kind of family chemistry that makes every topic more entertaining. From health and weight loss talk to relationships, everyday routines, and the random stories that somehow spiral into total chaos, this episode covers a little bit of everything in the best w...

In this episode of Crazy Real , Bugge & Zogg sit down with Syracuse Fire Department Lieutenant David Corbett and retired Syracuse Fire Department lieutenant Auggie Matt for a candid, funny, and eye-opening conversation about life in the fire service. With Jenn "Bugge"'s husband Todd serving in the Syracuse Fire Department, this episode carries an especially personal connection and offers a rea...

This week on Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa are joined by Jenn’s cousin, Mark Shattuck , for a hilarious and honest conversation about parenting, family dynamics, and growing up with a little more grit. From old school Italian moms and brutally honest family commentary to participation trophies, school discipline, and raising kids with thicker skin, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud...

In this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Alex Canavan , founder of CNY Women’s Network and host of Cultivate with Alex Canavan , to talk about what it really takes to build something meaningful from the ground up. Alex opens up about launching the CNY Women’s Summit at just 22 years old, growing a community for women in business, navigating entrepreneurs...

In this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Bugge and Zogg sit down with Anthony Tringale, the creator of Eat Local New York (@eatlocalnewyork), to talk all things food, restaurants, and the reality behind the hospitality industry. Anthony shares how he built Eat Local New York from the ground up, what inspired him to start spotlighting local restaurants, and why supporting small food bu...

In Episode 7 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn “Bugge” brings on her cousin Mark for a full-on pop culture hangout that starts with a Stranger Things binge… and turns into a rapid-fire tour of the shows (and reality TV chaos) they can’t stop thinking about. Bugge’s fresh off a two-week Stranger Things marathon and emotionally wrecked in the best way, while Mark makes a strong case for why...

In Episode 6 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn “Bugge” and Marissa “Zogg” welcome psychic and medium Jessica , aka ESP_by_Jessica , for a candid, funny, and surprisingly grounding conversation about what it’s actually like to live with the gift. Jessica shares the moment she first realized she could connect with spirit—when she was just a little kid—and explains how she learned to manage...

In Episode 5 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn “Bugge” and Marissa “Zogg” welcome on Jenn’s longtime friend Kelly Shetsky for a conversation that’s equal parts heartbreaking, inspiring, and very real. Kelly shares the story of her daughter Regan , who tragically passed away at nearly four years old, and how their family turned unimaginable loss into a lasting mission through Regan’s Acts...

Planning a Disney trip sounds magical… until you’re drowning in lingo, dining windows, Genie/Lightning Lane strategies, and a thousand “must-dos” from Facebook groups. In this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn “Bugge” and Marissa “Zogg” welcome Sara Crandell (@disneydonesimply) — a Disney travel advisor with @wedotravelright — to break down how to plan a Disney vacation without lo...

In this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with former professional basketball player Lazarus Sims for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the court. Lazarus shares his journey growing up on Syracuse’s South Side, becoming a McDonald’s All-American, starring at Syracuse University, and playing professionally overseas, in the CBA, and with...

In this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jenn and Marissa sit down with Allie, the Syracuse mom behind Cuse Moms' Club , to talk honestly about motherhood, community, and finding yourself again after baby. Allie shares her story of growing up in Central New York, traveling the world, and eventually choosing to plant roots back in Syracuse to raise her son. She opens up about how unexp...

In the very first episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg , Jen Bugge and Marissa Zogg finally hit record on the kinds of conversations that usually stay in the school pickup line, at youth sports, or over late-night texts. With a little help from Click Stream Studios producer Mike Brindisi, they introduce who they are, how they reconnected after years apart, and why two busy moms decided now...