Podcast |
Talk CNY by CenterState is a semimonthly podcast series featuring leaders from across Central New York, shining a spotlight on the growth and opportunities happening here. You’ll get an inside look at the people, projects and initiatives moving the region forward.
Talk CNY's Main Series is presented by NBT Bank, and its Miniseries is presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.
|
Image
|
Catch up on the Latest Episodes |
|
|
Celebrating the INSPYRE Innovation Hub's One-Year AnniversaryListen | Watch | Read the Transcript CenterState CEO opened INSPYRE Innovation Hub one year ago this September. It’s been a busy year, hosting more than 100 events, expanding programs and bringing greater resources to the region’s innovation and entrepreneurship communities. And we have much more planned. On this episode of Talk CNY Presented by NBT Bank, CenterState’s Senior Vice President of Inclusive Growth Nora Spillane and Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Craig Witmer join us to reflect on the last year at INSPYRE and discuss what’s ahead. |
Talk CNY Quarterly Market Insights2026 Q3 with Ken Entenmann, NBT BankListen | Watch | Read the Transcript In this episode of Quarterly Market Insights, a special series part of CenterState CEO's Talk CNY podcast presented by NBT Bank, host Kevin Schwab sits down with NBT Bank Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann to unpack the biggest economic headlines. From oil prices to inflation and AI-driven growth, Ken explains why market volatility may be masking a surprisingly resilient economy. |
|
|
Image
|
Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Amazon/Audible | WCNY | Transcripts Ask Alexa to play WCNY, and listen to 91.3 HD3 Syracuse in your car. You can listen to Talk CNY by CenterState Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m., and Mondays at 2:30 p.m. |
|
|
|
Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership LessonsSeason 4's Miniseries is presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShieldFeaturing Bryan Blair of Syracuse University AthleticsListen | Watch | Read the Transcript In this episode of the Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Syracuse University Athletic Director Bryan Blair discusses his approach to developing ideas, leading organizational change, building teamwork and learning lessons from every experience. He also shares his vision to make Syracuse Athletics a Top 10 program nationally, from creating an unmatched Dome experience to leveraging Syracuse’s academic advantages and modernizing operations. It’s a candid conversation about leadership, resilience and the power of “we.” |
|
|
Image
|
About Talk CNYTalk CNY by CenterState is a semimonthly podcast series featuring leaders from across Central New York, shining a spotlight on the growth and opportunities happening here. You’ll get an inside look at the people, projects and initiatives moving the region forward. Each month, hear from a CenterState CEO member about the work of their business or organization in the community, and how they engage with CenterState CEO. Additionally each month, you'll hear CenterState CEO staff person sharing the programs, projects and thought leadership related to a monthly theme. Talk CNY's Main Series is presented by NBT Bank, and its Miniseries is presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Hosted by: Katie Zilcosky, director of communications, CenterState CEO Executive Producer: Brittni Smallwood, vice president of marketing, CenterState CEO Graphic Designer: Megan Reichel, director of marketing and design, CenterState CEO Producer: Justin Miller, digital communications manager, CenterState CEO |
Transcripts:
Talk CNY Main Series
| S3,E21 - Sara Broadwell, Rachel Pierce | October 29, 2025 | |
| S3,E20 - Rob Simpson | October 15, 2025 | |
| S3,E19 - Dan Straub and Erin Noto | October 1, 2025 | |
| S3,E18 - What to Know Before INSPYRE Innovation Hub's Grand Opening | September 17, 2025 | |
| S3,E17 - Ben Sio, Dottie Gallagher, Joe Stefko | September 3, 2025 | |
| S3,E16 - Emilija Postolovska | August 19, 2025 | |
| S3,E15 - Dr. Carlene Lacey | August 6, 2025 | |
| S3,E14 - Corporate Leadership Takeover | July 23, 2025 | |
| S3,E13 - David Kavney | July 9, 2025 | |
| S3,E12 - Jess Abbott and Jared Shepard | June 25, 2025 | |
| S3,E11 - Ryan Benz and Ben Lockwood | June 11, 2025 | |
| S3,E10 - Michelle Cruse and Keeli Manning | May 21, 2025 | |
| S3,E9 - Brandon Mastrangelo | May 7, 2025 | |
| S3,Bonus - Rob Simpson | May 4, 2025 | |
| S3,E8 - Rob Simpson | April 23, 2025 | |
| S3,E7 - John Liddy | April 9, 2025 | |
| S3,E6 - Ken Stewart | March 26, 2025 | |
| S3,E5 - Kara Jones & Manny Cerniglia | March 11, 2025 | |
| S3,E4 - Hope Knight | February 26, 2025 | |
| S3,E3 - Nora Spillane | February 12, 2025 |
Talk CNY Miniseries
| E4 - Colleen Blake-Miller | March 5, 2023 | |
| E3 - Gwen Webber-McCleod | March 5, 2023 | |
| E2 - Todd Henry | March 5, 2023 | |
| E1 - Susan Crossett | March 5, 2023 |