In tonight's episode of "Let's forget about politics for a few minutes and go back to enjoying life", er, I mean, Flyover Plates:Dr. Mike's stepmom made Cioppino for Thanksgiving. Yes, it was amazing.Dr. Mike, an emigrant to Ohio, made Chicken French for his family so they could learn what their Rochestarian ancestors ateMarc attended a dinner catered by Papa Joe's - The Chicken French was insanely tender.We reminisce about elementary and high school Hot LunchesThe beloved BOOK-IT program returns from the 80s to bless a new generation with greasy rewards for learningWe discuss the symptoms of "meat hoarding" and how to achieve it, rural or urbanMarc reports on the Bill Gray's Great Plate and why it's so great (see episode icon)Mike invents Rochester Poutine.As always, thanks for telling other inmates and escapees about the show! We've surpassed 100 downloads!

Can you believe it's our seventh episode?Mike encounters yet another Rochester escapee hiding in the Flyover StatesMarc enjoys a Thirsty Turtle Plate on his last day in Victor, NY. Mike asks a hard-hitting question and then points what out is lacking!Marc just moved to the Can of Worms... What is the Can of Worms?The McQuaid vs Aquinas rivalries: Which school was better at which sports?All Rochestarians, including the least Italian among us, eat a kettle of Sunday SauceThe Circle of Meat - aka how Mike's in-laws passed down a Midwest traditionZubaz pants - do people still wear them?Pumpkin Spice flavored... communion?The Good Rochester vs Bad Rochester SegmentWe memorialize still more Rochester businesses (since we lose so many each month)Thanks for telling your friends about the show!

This month we talk about:What Rochestarians do when Labor Day comes round. (It usually involves buying another Chevy and hunkering down for another 14 months of grey skies.)Marc goes off on a tangent about those giant 80s satellite dishes, because, well, this is FOPDr. Mike loses his golf bag on a flight to Iowa, and we marvel at how good the airlines are at losing things so reliably.We memorialize Bob Barker (you can watch his old episodes 24/7 on Pluto btw) and how he got as close as he could to $1.00 without going overSteak bomber sandwichesFamous donut shops in Dayton, Niagara, Boston, and RochesterMarc pulls a stunt by eating something on air instead of just discussing a recent mealFinally, we delve into Chicken French (see episode photo):What it isWhere it's served (We'll give you one guess.)Who invented itWhat restaurants make itWhat it's best served withStay tuned for more episodes that take you away from the frustrating modern world, and thanks for telling your friends about the show!

It's the middle of summer here at Flyover Plates and that means escaping technology through: Driveway parties, neighborhood outdoor movies, and gatherings in your Italian neighbor's obligatory secondary kitchen.Tonight our Field Reporter Marc tests out a plate from Favored Flavors Catering, and compares it to last month's plate.We also reminisce about Wegmans VHS rentals and the Sense of Occasion that an outing to a video rental store would give. It was a special time filled with boxed chocolate and the smell of microwave popcorn.We then discuss The Battle of Upstate New York Hot Dogs - which of them wins your heart? "There are no right answers."Finally, we introduce our mascot, Theo the Plate Cook, and warn you about his piercing stare as he hovers over a greasy stove.

Tonight on Flyover Plates!We're now available on many Podcast Directories, so tell your friends to search for the showCatholic School carnivals and the sense of belonging you get from participating in themNY State announces regional license plates. We discuss what stereotypes should go on them. Buffalo wings? Guns? Gaaarbage plates - on license plates???Field reporter Marc reviews O'Callaghan's Calli Plate, replete with hamburgers, onions, meat sauce, crispy fries, and an exceptional mac saladOur In Memoriam segment remembers some of the many small businesses that have tanked in Rochester this monthIf you haven't already, consider throwing a party where you and your friends listen to our episodes!

Tonight we broadcast from our back porches - well, Mike does because he's in OH. Marc goes inside because it's too cold to sit on your porch in Rochester, even in May.We discuss a veritable parade of Rochester topics:Does Sheet Pizza exist outside of Rochester?Rochester loves its annual festivals, with traditional food, cover bands, stabbings, and brawlsThe PGA was hosted here, and someone handed the commentators a garbage plate (hope there's no brawl there)Mike's collection of Roch hot sauces on a wine rackMcQuaid High School seniors graduating 3 weeks earlier than the rest of town, and smoking cigars in the building to celebrate thisPlaces you can take your driving test hereOur city school district is one of the worst in the solar system - and what one couple is doing to help the kids in it"Hail Mary" anti-projects that were supposed to save the city but just added more billions to our debtIt's yet another zany episode of what makes Rochester Rochester. Thanks for telling your friends about the show!

The fans seem to like the show, so we'll keep going!Tonight we discuss:Jerry Springer & Bob BarkerTop 4 Best Low-Budget Local CommercialsStuff you'd see in the typical Rochester basement in the 1980sExplaining what a garbage plate is to IowansExplaining what White Hots are to youIt's another pile of reminiscence waiting for your enjoyment! Thanks for telling your fellow Roch escapees about the show!

This is the pilot episode!Today we discuss the Three Major Things that Rochester people bond about - no matter where they are in the world. (You'll have to listen to find out what they are!)Dr. Mike and special guest Marc-Anthony Arena dive down the rabbit hole of Rochester institutions, and somehow come out the other side unscathed! We talk about:Mall SantasThe Great House of GuitarsHow Rochester has the best line of condiments aroundThe Monroe Ave traffic abomination (all in the name of progress)Salt Potatoesand so much more!Everybody has a friend who escaped Rochester, so tell them about the podcast!(Thanks to Nolan Derosia The Bearded Guitarist for the music)