Stan had a chance to interview two key pieces to Belmont on Broadway's free concerts in Saratoga Springs.

He caught up with The Uprooted Band's own Michael Glabicki, known for her early career with Rusted Root, and followed that up with singer, songwriter and guitarist Jesse Valenzuela from Gin Blossoms.

Here is a bonus segment from Stan and Shen's preview of Belmont on Broadway

It's an early podcast episode as we head into the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, along with plans for The Stan and Shen Show to be at Belmont on Broadway on Wednesday in Saratoga Springs.

The duo had a slow start - it was Monday for Shen, and things weren't going well in the office.

Poor drivers got her more animated, Stan had a story of driving revenge to add also.

Belmont Stakes and Belmont on Broadway was on everyone's mind and the burning question on the podcast was 'How many dresses did Shen order before she said 'Yes to the dress' for her friend's wedding Saturday?'

Math was involved.

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Stan and Shen return to the podcast studio, this week without the need for boxing gloves.

They recap their disagreement on failed school budgets, upcoming revotes, their work during Memorial Day weekend, Stan's photo assignments at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, no love for Taylor Swift at the VMA's and a look ahead to Belmont Week in Saratoga.

Stan and Shen invite Daily Gazette Schenectady County reporter Chad Arnold back onto the podcast to discuss this year's school budgets, including two that failed locally.

He discussed the process and what it means to a school district like Scotia-Glenville.

Both Stan and Shen agreed that school budgets are important and should be passed on an annual basis.

Then when Stan broke down what a failure could mean to a school district, especially its athletic programs, that's when Shen really blasted Stan.

It was Sports vs. Arts and it took time for that to become resolved.

Things lightened up - with some court case topics and a quick look at the new Superman movie coming out.

It was a whole weekend and then some time off for Stan as he discusses the action with Shen this week on The Stan and Shen Show.

The duo celebrated their 21st podcast episode, touching on their milestones of turning 21, as Shen received another gift this week. The two are now posting their podcast to The Daily Gazette's YouTube channel.

Stan was a co-presenter at Proctors High School Musical Theater Awards event on Saturday and covered the high school rowing championships over the weekend -- before taking time away for himself by the Great Sacandaga Lake.

Shen talked about graduating early from Oswego, some breaking news she caught on her phone to share and our latest survey - What three shows would you binge - forever?

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• (00:01:20) - 21st episode - Remember when with Stan and Shen
• (00:02:45) - Shen graduated early from Oswego
• (00:04:45) - Gifts for Shen - again
• (00:07:15) - Stan recaps High School Musical Theater Awards at Proctors
• (00:12:00) - NYS High School rowing championships and Shen's invite
• (00:14:50) - Shen's top 3 journalism assignments
• (00:15:45) - Stan's 2 days off at Great Sacandaga Lake
• (00:20:30) - The weekend ahead - Nightmare on Jay, Shen's 75th
• (00:22:15) - Updates on Shen's court coverage
• (00:27:00) - What are your Top 3 TV shows to binge - always?

The Stan and Shen Show duo were in court on multiple occassions before getting a break and having some laughs in the podcast studio.

Shen recapped the week, taking listeners into multiple courtrooms and cases before looking back on her Kentucky Derby selection not winning and a non-triple crown race coming to Saratoga in June.

Stan talked about his Saturday at the Saratoga Comic Con setting up a massive surprise for Shen, played live in the podcast studio, just for her.

The duo looked at the rest of the week before wishing all the moms out there a very special Mother's Day on Sunday.

• (00:00:00) - What would your walk-up music be?
• (00:02:30) - Courts, courtrooms and jury selections
• (00:08:45) - Daily Gazette night with the NY Phoenix
• (00:15:00) - Saratoga Comic Con
• (00:17:00) - Stan suprises Shen with a charming shout out!
• (00:23:00) - NHL Playoffs, are you still in or are you out?
• (00:26:30) - Mother's Day wishes to all

It's a dual celebration as Stan and Shen invite in Chad Arnold who celebrated a birthday just before National Comic Book Day this weekend.

He brings his own insights into the comic book collecting world and talks superheroes, movies, and more while Shen sits by. We then have input from friends who selected what superhero they would like to be for a day.

Shen took some ribbing for changing a birthday plan with Chad due to Daily Gazette Game Day with the NY Phoenix on Sunday, May 4, at which the Daily Gazette mascot Newsie will be making an appearance.

Stan caught up with two NY Phoenix All-Stars, Shaudell Millinghaus and Arsenio Arrington to talk about their performance in Maryland, winning the 3-on-3 title and Millinghuas being named All-Star game MVP.

Shen has returned to the podcast studio after being out of the area and out of commission for a week.

She missed Amsterdam's Wing Fest, Easter Sunday with the family, Dyngus Day in Schenectady, and a lot more happened when she was gone.

Shen offered a heartfelt thank you to a Syracuse business in her family's time of need and then we brought the laughs back pretty quickly.

What was your first election? What is your favorite wing? What is Dyngus Day? There is a new flight the duo has to try and Stan said Shen can't take any more time away!

Reminder that the 1st-place NY Phoenix will host The Daily Gazette night, 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Armory Studios NY with Newsie, the Daily Gazette mascot making an appearance!

NOTE: Less than an hour after recording this podcast, the duo was once again called away on breaking news, just a block away from The Daily Gazette offices on VanVranken Street in Schenectady.

• (00:03:00) - When was the first time you voted?
• (00:06:14) - Amsterdam Wing Fest - celebrity judging? Favorite wing
• (00:07:00) - Missing Easter dinner and pierogi
• (00:08:50) - Dyngus Day fun
• (00:11:00) - Shen talks about her loss and thanks to all
• (00:16:20) - Food flights - ice cream and more!
• (00:21:30) - April - Autism, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• (00:24:00) - NY Phoenix in 1st place, Gazette Day May 4th