Best Darren Schaefer Podcasts (2025)

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Weather with Reid Kisselback 6/17/25 49:27

1d ago49:27

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Summer arrives on Saturday! We welcome NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time. Ray Graf hosts.

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394: The Castleton Massacre with Margaret Carson & Sharon Anne Cook 1:26:22

2d ago1:26:22

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On May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. She (and her brother) lived to tell the story of what motivated a talented man who had been widely admired, a scholar and graduate from Queen’s University, to stalk and terrorize the women in his family for almost twenty years and then mu…

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393: The Man Who Shot J.P. Morgan w/ Mary Noé 1:16:02

9d ago1:16:02

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On the morning of July 3, 1915, John Pierpont Morgan Jr., one of the most famous names in finance, was entertaining guests at his sprawling Long Island estate when the doorbell unexpectedly rang. An armed man forced his way inside. At the same time, authorities in Washington, DC, were investigating a shocking bombing at the US Capitol. While no one…

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762 | SEO News from the EDGE | Week of 6.2.2025 54:13

12d ago54:13

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WordPress hits play after a messy pause, but is it too little, too late for the CMS giant? Meanwhile, Google’s AI experiments are changing the rules for email marketing, local search, and desktop Discover, leaving marketers everywhere scrambling for a playbook that doesn’t exist. Erin and SEO pro Cindy Krum break down WordPress’s mudslinging match …

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392: Golden Age Pirate George Lowther w/ Craig Chapman 1:10:00

16d ago1:10:00

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George Lowther was a mutineer and a pirate, one of the most prolific during the golden age of piracy. His first mate, Edward "Ned" Low, went on to establish himself as perhaps the most sadistic and depraved of all pirate captains. Virtually all popular sources specify Lowther's death being by suicide in 1723, while marooned on the small island of B…

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761 | Disrupt or Die: Leveraging Authenticity and Awe w/ Mark Schaefer 37:56

18d ago37:56

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Mark Schaefer returns to EDGE of the Web to share his vision of marketing's future in an AI-saturated landscape. With a blend of insight and candor, Mark tackles the evolution of social media, the risks and rewards of AI, and how brands can stand out by tapping into authentic human emotion. Hear why traditional marketing is falling flat and discove…

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Food Friday 5/30/25: Healthy Eating with Holly Shelowitz 45:31

19d ago45:31

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We welcome back Holly Shelowitz to discuss healthy foods that taste great and can make us feel better. Samantha Simmons hosts.By Samantha Simmons

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Kitty Genovese w/ Catherine Pelonero 1:09:35

20d ago1:09:35

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(Original pub. date: 9/27/2018) Catherine Pelonero, author of "Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences", is my guest. She walks us through the murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, New York in 1964 and its aftermath. The horrific crime is especially infamous because no one called police or stepped in to hel…

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Gardening 5/29/25 49:59

20d ago49:59

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Our favorite gardening experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

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Pets and Vets 5/28/25: Susan Sikule and Kris Dallas 50:05

21d ago50:05

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We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland, New York and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. Ray Graf hosts.

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Computers with Tony Yang 5/27/25 49:06

22d ago49:06

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We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer possible solutions to your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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391: Civil War Era & Gilded Age Con Artist Charles Cowlam w/ Frank W. Garmon Jr. 1:01:11

22d ago1:01:11

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Charles Cowlam stands out as one of the most remarkable con artists of nineteenth-century America. He talked his way into receiving pardons from both President Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Through deception, he secured a role investigating Lincoln’s assassination. He preyed on lonely widows, attempted to manipulate a Florida election, and c…

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Food Friday 5/23/25: BBQ Summit 48:56

26d ago48:56

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This is the time of year to get the grill fired up! We talk barbecue on this edition of Food Friday - all the styles - from Texas to Memphis to Georgia and beyond. Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse join us to share the secrets of this wide and saucy culinary world.…

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Astronomy 5/22/25 49:18

27d ago49:18

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Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Physical Therapy with Matthew Goodemote 5/21/25 49:13

28d ago49:13

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Physical therapist Matthew Goodemote joins us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Climate change and clean energy with Dan Delurey 5/20/25 50:06

29d ago50:06

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Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Dan is the former White House Director of Clean Energy and is Senior Fellow for Energy & Climate at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Ray Graf hosts.

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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly 1:11:01

30d ago1:11:01

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In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…

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Medical Monday 5/19/25: Cardiology with Dr. Benjamin Schaefer 49:40

1M ago49:40

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Joining us is cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Schaefer of Nuvance Health. Ray Graf hosts.

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Food Friday 5/16/25: Plant-based cuisine with Wendy Grossman 49:27

1M ago49:27

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We welcome back Chef Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen to expound upon the joys of plant-based eating. Ray Graf hosts.

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Gardening 5/15/25 50:24

1M ago50:24

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Our crack team of expert gardeners is back to help you get the most out of your garden. Ray Graf hosts.

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760 | Social News from the EDGE | Week of 5.12.2025 50:51

1M ago50:51

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CTR Secrets and Social Shakeups It’s another jam-packed ride on EDGE of the Web as Erin is joined by Duncan Alney of Firebelly to discuss News in Social this week. With Google hyping up AI Overviews but dodging every meaningful CTR question, it seems the only thing spinning faster than SERP layouts are the PR answers. Get the inside scoop on how Ch…

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759 | Practical Tips for Utilizing Heat Maps w/ Celeste Gonzalez 39:10

1M ago39:10

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Curious where your website visitors are really clicking—or rage-clicking? On this week’s EDGE of the Web, SEO expert Celeste Gonzalez returns to break down how heatmaps and session recordings are transforming the way we analyze user behavior, optimize pages, and (hopefully) keep our clients engaged. We dig into practical tips for choosing the right…

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Real Estate with Alexander Monticello 5/14/25 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Ready to buy? Looking to sell? Either way, we have you covered! We welcome back Alex Monticello to answer your real estate questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Automotive repair with Gordon Fricke 5/13/25 49:31

1M ago49:31

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Whatever you drive, whether it's a state of the art EV, or an old gas guzzler, it's driving season! Gordon Fricke is back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice. Ray Graf hosts.

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Medical Monday 5/12/25: Endovascular and neurosurgery With Dr. Alexandra Paul 48:25

1M ago48:25

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Joining us to discuss endovascular and neurosurgery is Dr. Alexandra Paul of the Albany Medical Health System. Ray Graf hosts.

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389: A History of Axe Murder w/ Rachel McCarthy James 1:08:41

1M ago1:08:41

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Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology―one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit th…

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Food Friday 5/9/25: In the pantry with Jennifer Clair 47:56

1M ago47:56

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We welcome back Jennifer Clair, founder of Home Cooking New York. We'll talk about cooking from your pantry - and how to stock your pantry so you have plenty of options when you need a quick meal at the end of the day. Ray Graf hosts.

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Science Forum 5/8/25 49:01

1M ago49:01

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The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.

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UFO, UAP, USO: What can science tell us? 5/7/25 48:59

1M ago48:59

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We welcome back SUNY physics professor Dr. Kevin Knuth. In 2022, Dr. Knuth travelled to the west coast of the U.S. to study phenomena behind leaked NAVY UFO sightings. Since then, he's been at the forefront of scientific studies of UAP. We'll talk about the latest findings and take your calls.

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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 5/6/25 48:12

1M ago48:12

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Bird watchers rejoice! Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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758 | SEL News from the EDGE | Week of 5.5.2025 49:21

1M ago49:21

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This week, Erin Sparks and Jacob Mann are joined by Danny Goodwin, editorial director at Search Engine Land, for a special “News from the News” edition. They dive into the sharp rise of Google Ad costs and the troubling effects of CPC inflation, Instagram’s experimental new collaborative Storylines feature, and an in-depth study comparing AI search…

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388: The Adriatic Affair w/ Jennifer Sellitti 1:13:52

2M ago1:13:52

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The American sailing vessel Adriatic collided with the French steamship Le Lyonnais on November 2, 1856, off the coast of Nantucket in what can best be described as a maritime hit-and-run. Adriatic’s captain, Jonathan Durham, rendered no aid and left the passenger steamship to fend for herself. 114 people died in the collision and in the days that …

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Introducing the Slaycation Podcast 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Just in time for summer! This is an introduction and excerpt from the Slaycation Podcast, hosted by Kim and Adam "Tex" Davis and Jerry Kolber. Pack your body bags for a darkly comic, true crime podcast that looks at murders, mysterious deaths and whodunits that happened while people were on vacation. More here! https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Spotify l…

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MoNo Encore: The Murders of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman w/ Taylor Hagood 1:49:35

2M ago1:49:35

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(original pub date 7/19/23) David "Stringbean" Akeman was a singer, clawhammer banjo player and an early Grand Ole Opry star, known for his lanky build and comedic personality. And as a cast member of the nationwide television show Hee-Haw, he was at the height of his popularity when he and his wife Estelle were murdered in their rural Tennessee ho…

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757 | User Behavior from Heatmaps w/ Celeste Gonzalez 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Celeste Gonzalez, Director of Rue Labs at Rickety Roo, joins EDGE to explore how heat maps and user behavior tracking are transforming SEO strategy. She walks through Microsoft Clarity’s suite of tools—including tap, scroll, attention, and area heat maps—and explains how they reveal real user interactions beyond what traditional metrics can offer. …

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387: The Beatle Bandit w/ Nate Hendley 57:55

2M ago57:55

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On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution…

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756 | AI/SEO News from the EDGE | Week of 4.21.2025 38:54

2M ago38:54

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Advertisers are bailing on TikTok as another U.S. ban looms, shifting dollars to Meta while creators scatter to backup platforms. Meanwhile, Google credits Gemini for nuking 240 million spammy reviews and business edits, but don’t expect them to help you get your real reviews back. Big legal moves are underway: The NYT lawsuit against OpenAI and Mi…

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386: America's Nazi POW Murders w/ William Geroux 1:13:51

2M ago1:13:51

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The American government was faced with an unprecedented challenge: where to house the nearly 400,000 German prisoners of war plucked from the battlefield and shipped across the Atlantic. On orders from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Department of War hastily built hundreds of POW camps in the United States. Today, traces of those camps—which …

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755 | Understanding DMA's Effect on Local SEO in a Zero-Click Landscape 46:59

2M ago46:59

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SEO veterans Mike Blumenthal, Greg Sterling, and David Mim continue exploring the pressing questions surrounding Google's role as a utility and its evolving platforms. Focusing on the European search experience, the discussion also revolves around AI's role in modifying search results, and local service ads' impact on user behavior. The talk also t…

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385: The 1870 Murder of A.P. Crittenden w/ Gary Krist 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

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Shortly before dusk on November 3, 1870, just as the ferryboat El Capitan was pulling away from its slip into San Francisco Bay, a woman clad in black emerged from the shadows and strode across the crowded deck. Reaching under her veil, she drew a small pistol and aimed it directly at a well-dressed man sitting quietly with his wife and children. T…

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754 | Local News from the EDGE w/ Darren Shaw | 4.11.25 55:05

2M ago55:05

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In Local News! Darren Shaw is back with us on the Local beat, giving us some key insights into the ongoing local marketing challenges. Great to have him back! In general digital marketing news, Google’s been dishing out settlements, and Amazon's itching for TikTok. There’s a Google's $100M settlement over AdWords billing practices. Might want to pa…

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