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Mark and Devon are back in the Crazy Real studio with Jenn and Marissa, and this time, all filter goes out the window as the crew dives headfirst into wild reaction videos.

From dissecting the most unhinged viral trends and internet drama to sharing hilarious real-time takes, the energy is off the charts. Mark and Devon bring their signature humor and candid banter, clashing and agreeing on everything popping up on their feeds. Whether breaking down cringe-worthy online moments or sharing personal stories sparked by the madness, this episode is a...

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Mark and Devon are back in the Crazy Real studio with Jenn and Marissa, and this time, all filter goes out the window as the crew dives headfirst into wild reaction videos.

From dissecting the most unhinged viral trends and internet drama to sharing hilarious real-time takes, the energy is off the charts. Mark and Devon bring their signature humor and candid banter, clashing and agreeing on everything popping up on their feeds. Whether breaking down cringe-worthy online moments or sharing personal stories sparked by the madness, this episode is a...

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In Episode 35 of Crazy Real, hosts Jenn and Marissa welcome Syracuse recording artist, music creator, and host of the Les Connect Podcast, Les, into the studio for an authentic look inside Central New York’s creative ecosystem.

From writing and recording his own music to stepping behind the microphone as a platform host, Les shares his personal journey navigating the modern independent music scene, developing his signature sound, and carving out space in Syracuse’s cultural landscape. Jenn and Marissa dive deep into the gritty realities of independent podcasting, the discipline requ...

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In Episode 34 of Crazy Real, hosts Jenn and Marissa sit down in the studio with Kailee Buller, candidate for New York’s 22nd Congressional District, for an unfiltered conversation on Upstate life, the economy, and the future of Central New York.

Recorded right before Donald Trump’s regional visit to endorse local candidates—where Kailee was on the ground during his tour—this episode looks beyond political headlines and soundbites. An Auburn native, working mom of three, and former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture overseeing massive food and...

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In Episode 33 of Crazy Real, hosts Jenn and Marissa welcome Onondaga County Chief Assistant District Attorney Michael J. Manfredi into the studio for an eye-opening conversation on the realities of the local justice system.

Having served in the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office since 2007, Manfredi brings nearly two decades of courtroom trial experience as Grand Jury Bureau Chief and Felony Trial Bureau Chief. In this episode, Jenn and Marissa dive into what really happens behind closed courtroom doors, his frontline work coordinating mental health diversions and youth justice steering committees, an...

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In Episode 32 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jenn and Marissa sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation with board-certified pediatrician and founder of the Alexandre Centre for Children’s Health, Dr. Shareen Ismail!

With a decade of experience in pediatric emergency medicine, Dr. Ismail left the conventional conveyor-belt medical system to build a first-of-its-kind holistic pediatric sanctuary right here in Central New York. But pioneering a clinic dedicated to medical freedom, parental choice, and integrative natural health has put her squarely in the crosshairs of mainstream medicine and state oversight. In...

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 In Episode 31 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, your hosts welcome environmental scientist, watershed inspector, and creator of AquaDiary, Ally Berry! With over a decade of hands-on experience managing more than 40 lake and reservoir systems across the United States, Ally joins Bugge & Zogg to cut through the noise, debunk common drinking water myths, and translate complex environmental science into plain-English reality. From testing local watersheds across Central New York to launching a top-ranking science podcast and thriving YouTube channel, Ally breaks down what the public gets wrong about water quality, what lake protection a...

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When a schedule is mixed-up, Frank and Roman step back up to the mics for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation packed with local stories, unexpected deep dives, and bizarre debates. The crew recaps their trips to the State Fair—sharing hot takes on $40 Sarasota donuts, classic pizza fritters, and the return of the iconic Apple Dumpling Company—before diving into unfiltered personal stories about gallstones, kidney stones, and strange food quirks like toothpaste phobias and the strictly enforced "no crunchy in my squishy" rule. From Florida's misfit rehab alligators and the Everglades python epidemic to S...

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 In Episode 29 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jen and Marissa welcome special guests Devin and Mark to the studio for an electric, high-glam, and side-splitting conversation! Channeling iconic Real Housewives energy as NeNe and Lisa—complete with fabulous fur coats and oversized shades—Devin and Mark break down their absolute obsession with the franchise, dissect the best reality TV drama, and share hilarious, unfiltered stories from inside the gay community. From pop culture debates and navigating modern life to finding joy and unapologetic self-expression, this episode delivers pure laughs, campy fun, and authe...

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 In Episode 28 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jen and Marissa welcome local entrepreneur Joy, owner and master baker behind Joy’s Sourdough - Bread & Bakes in Oneida, NY. Joy sits down in the studio (bringing along some incredible, fresh sourdough bread!) to share the authentic, unfiltered journey of building her beloved micro-bakery from the ground up while balancing the daily chaos of family life and raising kids. From master fermenting techniques and early morning baking routines to the real grit and resilience it takes to run a thriving small business, Joy brings war...

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In Episode 27 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jen and Marissa sit down in the studio with Sara Grace Nickle, owner and head coach of SGP Fight Club, along with assistant coach Emily. Sara and Emily share the inspiring story behind creating a female-only combat training haven spanning kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, and Kenpo—designed to empower women of all fitness levels while training fierce athletes for competitive tournaments. From building unshakable confidence, real-world self-defense skills, and deep sisterhood to breaking barriers in combat sports, the duo brings high-energy conversation, hilarious stories, and pu...

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Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jen and Marissa connect across state lines for a special remote interview with Syracuse football standout kicker Nate Trout, streaming in live from Florida. Nate takes the mic to share behind-the-scenes memories from his time kicking for the Syracuse Orange, the realities of high-stakes college and arena football, and what life looks like today in the Florida sun. It’s an energetic, funny, and nostalgic conversation packed with classic Crazy Real banter and pure 'Cuse pride that you won't want to miss. 

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 Welcome to a brand-new era of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg! In this milestone episode, Jen and Marissa kick off their very first recording session from their new home at the Brews & Banter Podcast Studio, joined by the ultimate house-warming guests: studio owners and Brews & Banter co-hosts, Roman and Frank. Famous for their laid-back, craft-beer-fueled, and hilarious unscripted conversations, Roman and Frank sit down to pull back the curtain on how they launched their show over three years ago and scaled it into the top 10% of podcasts worldwide. The guys share the real j...

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On this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jenn “Bugge” welcomes her cousin Jessica to help interview Tiffany Jenkins, the creator behind Juggling the Jenkins and author of High Achiever.

Jessica, a longtime fan of Tiffany’s, joins Jenn for a heartfelt and funny conversation about Tiffany’s journey from addiction and jail to recovery, writing, motherhood, mental health, and building an online community through honesty and humor.

Tiffany opens up about how postpartum depression led her to start writing, how sharing her story online turned into a book, an...

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On this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jenn and Marissa sit down with Bridget Quinn, LCSW, a therapist with a focus in sports psychology, to talk about the mental side of athletics and why young athletes need support beyond physical training.

Bridget shares how her own experience as a competitive swimmer led her into sports psychology, and explains how anxiety, pressure, fear of failure, injuries, burnout, and confidence can all affect an athlete’s performance. She talks about why resilience matters, how kids can learn to handle hard things, an...

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On this episode of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jenn and Marissa sit down with Bill Saiff, longtime outdoorsman, charter captain, media personality, and owner of Westview Lodge & Marina in Henderson Harbor.

Bill talks about growing up around television through PBS, building what became Bill Saiff Outdoors, and spending more than four decades helping people experience Lake Ontario through fishing charters, ice fishing, hunting, videos, live reports, and custom tackle. He shares how his family business grew from a weekend idea into one of the most recognizable outdoor operations on Lake...

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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 organization serving kids ages 4 to 18 through musical theater, performance, creativity, and community.

The conversation dives into what kids gain from being part of a show beyond...

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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 reminding people they are not alone. What began as a personal outlet has grown into a platform built around authenticity, local businesses, food reviews, events...

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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 between PTSD, chronic trauma, nervous system work, EMDR, and somatic therapy in a way that feels approachable and easy to understand.

The conversation also...

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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 in SU football history. He talks about the intensity of football in the 1980s, the packed Dome, the Syracuse/Penn State rivalry, and what it was like being recr...

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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 diets and focus on consistency, habits, protein, muscle, and long-term lifestyle changes. She explains what Project Lean Nation offers, from high-protein meals and...

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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. From Kool-Aid memories and childhood snacks to Bobby Lee, Theo Von, comedy podcasts, Nashville trips, and plenty of unfiltered side conversations, this episode is exactly what Cr...

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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, finding inspiration in the 2000s New York hip-hop era, creating four mixtapes, and preparing to release his debut album, Levels.

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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 far beyond Central New York, with stories, videos, and messages from people around the world who were touched by her life.

The conversation ex...

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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 centers in the country. From there, the conversation gets very Crazy Real.

The ladies talk with Dr. Kiltz about the rise of infertility, the role of mindset, faith...

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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 way.

Mark brings his usual unfiltered honesty, which leads to plenty of hilarious moments along the way, including one unforgettable conversation about celebrity crushes featuring Mark...

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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 real look at what it means to live the life of a firefighter.

From getting hired and facing first fires to the brotherhood of the firehouse, dark humor, EMS calls, and...

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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 stories and real talk. Mark also shares some personal stories about his mom, family life, and why the people who tell it to you straight are sometimes the ones who love you th...

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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 entrepreneurship in Syracuse, and balancing personal heartbreak with the pressure of showing up publicly as a leader. From networking and brand-building to fitness, ambition, and learning to c...

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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 businesses matters more than ever. He also gets brutally honest about the Syracuse food scene, what makes a restaurant succeed or fail, and how he handles the...

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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 the series is truly top-tier. They try to convince Zogg to give it another shot (gore, Demogorgons and all), swap recommenda...

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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 it over time (including how she turns it off when the energy gets overwhelming). Bugge & Zogg dig into the difference between a psychic and a medium, what...

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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 of Kindness.

Kelly walks Bugge & Zogg through the community projects that keep Regan’s memory shining—like the ornament drive that brings joy to thousands of kids each year, th...

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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 losing your mind (or your budget).

Sara shares how she became a Disney-focused travel advisor, the sweet spot for planning (6–8 months out, plus the big 60-day dining mark), and what she asks clients first...

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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 the Harlem Globetrotters. But what makes this episode special isn’t just his résumé — it’s the perspective he’s gained along the way.

Together, they dive into what it r...

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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 unexpectedly hard postpartum was for her, what it felt like to feel isolated, and how that struggle led her to create Cuse Moms' Club...

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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 was the time to start a podcast.

Jen shares how a fitness journey and a love of comedy podcasts sparked the idea, while...