The Parting Schotts Podcast

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott delivers the first part of a two-part podcast dedicated to college hockey. This episode, Schott talks with Gazette college hockey writer Mike MacAdam about Union and RPI canceling their men’s and women’s hockey seasons, plus has reactions from Union and RPI coaches and athletic directors on the deci...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks with Newsday’s Mets beat writer Tim Healey about new owner Steve Cohen and his plans to improve the team. Schott also previews the Masters with Brian Katrek, host of “Katrek and Maginnes On Tap” on the SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio Channel and the lead voice of Masters coverage for Westwood One. “Th...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott previews this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Daily Gazette staff writer Mike MacAdam breaks down the 14-race card, while NBC horse racing handicapper lead NHL analyst Eddie Olczyk comes on the show to discuss Tiz the Law — plus Schott and Olczyk also discuss some hockey. “The Parting S...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott previews the presidential race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Joining Schott will be two former Gazette staff writers who are covering the campaign — Jake Lahut, political writer for Business Insider, and Brett Samuels, White House reporter for The Hill. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is availab...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott looks at the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills with Alexa Ross, sports reporter for WROC-TV in Rochester. Ross and Schott also discuss the joy and pain of being a Philly sports fan. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Spotify, SoundCloud and at https://dailygazette.co...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by Mike "Doc" Emrick, who announced his retirement as lead play-by-play voice for the NHL on NBC on Monday. “Doc” reminisces about his 50 years in hockey, the last 47 spent as a broadcaster. Some prominent hockey and broadcasting figures also comment on Emrick’s retirement. On Twitter, fol...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by Kristie Ackert, New York Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News. Ackert wraps up the Yankees’ season, reacts to Hal Steinbrenner’s comments regarding the team’s failure to get to the World Series and discusses her Yankees report card. On Twitter, follow Associate Sports Editor...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks with Albany Empire head coach Rob Keefe. They discuss the return of the Empire to the Capital Region, but in a new league. Keefe also talks about his passion for social justice. On Twitter, follow Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott @slapschotts and Daily Gazette Sports @dgazettesports. Email S...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by NBA on ESPN Radio play-by-play announcer and Guilderland native Marc Kestecher to break down the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. Next up is Diana Nearhos, who covers the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Tampa Bay Times. The former hockey writer for The Post-Star in...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by Pat Leonard, New York Giants beat writer for the New York Daily News, who discusses the impact of Saquon Barkley’s season-ending torn ACL on the team. Kevin Kugler, the voice of the Big Ten Network and FOX Sports NFL announcer, then joins the show to discuss the conference’s decision to...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by Gazette Sports Editor Michael Kelly and sportswriters Jim Schiltz and Adam Shinder to discuss the start of the high school sports season on Monday, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on preparation and the shift of several sports to Fall Sports II. On Twitter, follow Associate Spo...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by Gazette sportswriter Mike MacAdam, who will wrap up the Saratoga horse racing season and discuss Tiz the Law’s loss in last Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. A remembrance of New York Mets legend Tom Seaver is next. Gazette editorial page editor Mark Mahoney, sportswriter Jim Schiltz and forme...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by Gazette sportswriter Mike MacAdam, who will preview Saturday’s Kentucky Derby featuring morning-line favorite Tiz the Law. MacAdam will also preview the final week of the Saratoga season. ESPN Radio’s Freddie Coleman, host of “Freddie and Fitzsimmons,” also joins the show to discuss a v...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks baseball and horse racing. Joining the show first is Shenendehowa High School baseball team pitch coach Keith Lansley, who discusses Ian Anderson’s winning MLB debut for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, a 5-1 triumph over the New York Yankees. There will also be clips of interviews with Anders...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks horse racing, hockey and arena football. Joining the show first is Gazette sportswriter Mike MacAdam, who will review Week 6 of the Saratoga racing season and preview Week 7. Former RPI men’s hockey coach Seth Appert was named head coach of the AHL’s Rochester Americans on Tuesday. The Amerks...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks horse racing and the Stanley Cup playoffs. Joining the show first is Gazette sportswriter Mike MacAdam, who will review Tiz the Law’s win in the Travers Stakes last Saturday and preview Week 5 of the Saratoga racing season. Next is New York Rangers radio play-by-play man Kenny Albert, who talk...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott gets you ready for Saturday’s Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Joining the show first is Gazette sportswriter Mike MacAdam, who will preview the big race and review Week 3 of the Saratoga racing season. Next is Sackatoga Stable managing partner Jack Knowlton, whose horse, Tiz the Law, is the...

On the latest edition of "The Parting Schotts Podcast," host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by Gazette sportswriter Mike MacAdam to review Week 2 of the Saratoga horse racing season, and preview Week 3. Guilderland native Marc Kestecher of ESPN Radio and USA Today's Mark Medina then help preview the restart of the NBA season. On Twitter, follow Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott is joined by Gazette sportswriter Mike MacAdam to review Week 1 of the Saratoga horse racing season, and preview Week 2. NYSPHSAA executive director Robert Zayas then joins the show to discuss the decision to postpone the start of the fall high school sports season to Sept. 21 because of the coronav...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott previews the 2020 MLB season, which starts Thursday. Ken's guests are Kristie Ackert, who covers the New York Yankees for the New York Daily News; Tim Healey, who covers the New York Mets for Newsday; Tom Caron, the host of the Boston Red Sox coverage on NESN; and Jon Paul Morosi of MLB Network and...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott previews the Saratoga horse racing season, which starts today. Gazette sportswriter Mike MacAdam discusses the meet and what it will be like not having fans attending. Also, new Gazette horse racing handicapper Matt Donato joins the show to talk about his unique way of picking winners. On Twitter, f...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott provides reaction to Union College's cancellation of its fall sports season. Union athletic director Jim McLaughlin, field hockey coach Kelly Harchetts and football coach Jeff Behrman are all featured on the show. On Twitter, follow Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott @slapschotts and Daily Gazette S...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks with Jason Tapp, who is leaving his position as Union men's hockey associate head coach to take a similar position with Dartmouth. On Tuesday, RPI announced that it was canceling the fall sports season because of the coronavirus pandemic. We'll have reaction from athletic director Lee McElroy,...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks about the return of Major League Baseball with ESPN's Tim Kurkjian. Next up is Mike Harrington, who covers the Buffalo Sabres for The Buffalo News. Harrington will discuss last week's firing of Sabres general manager Jason Botterill and the repercussions from that. On Twitter, follow Associate...

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks with Gazette staff writer Mike MacAdam to preview Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. Next up is Tim Healey, Mets beat writer for Newsday. Healey will discuss the fluid situation in Major League Baseball. He will also talk about the potential sale of the Mets by the Wilpon family. On Twitter, follow As...