The Gunks Cast

#116 Mid-Hudson Misfits - Rosie the Pivoter and Susan

Today we're joined by Rose the Pivoter and Susan from the Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby, a nonprofit roller derby league serving New York's Hudson Valley. The

#115 Siyon Kim - Owner Yankee Folley Mustang Adoption Center

In this episode, we sit down with Siyon Kim, founder of the Yankee Folly Mustang Adoption Center in New Paltz, New York. Dedicated to finding loving homes for America&apo

#114 Cody Claussen - Beast Maker Challenge 2026!

In this episode, we welcome Cody Claussen, founder of the Beast Maker Challenge, a grassroots movement that has grown from a local passion project into a thriving communi

#113 Celebrating 40 Years of the SOS Triathlon with Lydia Brutvan

Season 5 of The GunksCast kicks off with a deep dive into the 40th Survival of the Shawangunks (SOS) Triathlon, one of the most unique and celebrated endurance events in

#112 Skittles

"Listen to the podcast if you want to find out who I am"  -- Skittles

#111 The Ride For Mental Health - Mac Dorris and special guest Wayne Stetina

We sit down with Mac Dorris, founder of The Ride for Mental Health, and call in special guest Wayne Stetina, Olympic cyclist and U.S. cycling legend, to explore how one d

#110 Juergen Beneke - Professional Cyclist - Catskills Nomad

Juergen Beneke was born in Germany and was a professional road cyclist in Europe before switching to mountain biking. In 1995, he moved to the U.S., living in the Bronx,

#109 Heather Lynn Barton - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Heather Barton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, parent and child therapist, and New Paltz High School alum with over 20 years of experience supporting children and f

#108 Fourth Fridays at Water Street Market!

Recorded live at Fourth Fridays in New Paltz, this podcast brings real conversations to the heart of a community block party. Hosted at Water Street Market during the tow

#107 Dr. David Ness - Certified Sports Chiropractor New Paltz, New York

Dr. David Ness is a certified sports chiropractor based in New Paltz, New York, helping athletes and active individuals recover, move better, and perform at their best. D

#106 Paul Steely White - Father - Husband - Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York

Paul Steely White is the Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York, where he leads efforts to expand and protect access to parks, trails, and public lands across the

#105 William Weinstein Acupuncture and 2024 Cabin Challenge True Grit winner.

William Weinstein is a licensed acupuncturist with over two decades in private practice, offering a modern, neurologically grounded approach to traditional acupuncture. B

#104 Mike Monastero Endurance Sports Coach - Altered States Coaching and Babylon Bike Shop

Mike Monastero is an endurance sports coach with over 20 years of experience coaching athletes in cycling, running, and triathlon. A founding coach at Altered States Coac

#103 Jason Sarubbi of Split Rock Recording Studio

Meet Jason Sarubbi—born and raised in New Paltz, an avid endurance athlete, and the bassist behind local favorites The Trapps and The Sweet Clementines. As founder and en

#102 Clare Hussain, Owner of Runa Bistro

Join us as we sit down with Clare Hussain owner of Runa Bistro in New Paltz, to explore her inspiring path from growing up in Bangladesh to becoming a celebrated restaura

#101 Henry Gartner - Public Program Coordinator Wild Earth

Henry Gartner Public Program Coordinator at Wild Earth, grew up in rural Greenwich, NY, where his love for the outdoors began.   After earning a mathematics degree from S

#100 Christie DeBoer - Executive Director Wallkill Valley Land Trust

Executive Director Wallkill Valley Land Trust

#99 Al and Christian Favata, of TRT Bicycles, Rosendale, New York

Al and Christian Favata, Father and Son, owners of TRT Bicycles, Rosendale, New York.  From the professional to the weekend warrior TRT Bicycles has the entire spectrum o

#98 Greg Gagne - Owner Grazery and Benton Beer Garden

Father, Husband, proprietor of the Grazery and Benton Beer Garden.

#97 Doree Lipson - LCSW-R, SEP, Founder and Director of Wellness Embodied, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, KAP

Mother, Wife, and  founder, and clinical director, of Wellness Embodied, a center for psychotherapy and healing.