Episodes

The seasons are changing and this is a good time to reflect on the first episode of Cidiot and plan the next. Tune in for what Mat has learned, and the work that is still yet to do. Chronogram named Cidiot one of "Six Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." Please rate and review us in the Apple store so more folks can find us. Join our community at facebook.com/cidiotlife, visit the podsite at cidiot.com and contact Mat via goats@cidiot.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....

As Spring approaches, Mat talks about change up close and personal and having been on both sides of it. Thanks to Chronogram magazine for calling Cidiot one of "Six Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Be Listening To." Be sure to join our facebook page at Facebook.com/cidiotlife and rate us in the Apple podcast store. Visit cidiot.com for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cidiot/message

In this new episode , Mat helps you welcome the most important visitors with the Cidiot Guide to Hosting. Thanks to Chronogram for choosing Cidiot as one of "6 Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." Cidiot now has a Facebook page at facebook.com/cidiotlife and a podsite at cidiot.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cidiot/message

Introducing a new series feature, Cidiot Recommends, with recommendations by Mat of how to learn, where to stay and, of course, where to eat in The Hudson Valley. Several of the businesses have moved or closed so please check listings before visiting. Will do an update in Season 5. Thanks to Chronogram for choosing Cidiot as one of "6 Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." Cidiot now has a Facebook page at facebook.com/cidiotlife. P.S. Mat is taking the mic at "The Porch" at Murray's Tivo...

In the new year and dead of winter, Mat explores the pros and cons of solitude, punctuated by your very own Cidiot Action List. Thanks to Chronogram for choosing Cidiot as one of "6 Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." If you're looking to move to the Hudson Valley or another great rural community, this podcast could help you acclimate and enjoy it more. Cidiot now has a Facebook page at facebook.com/cidiotlife and a podsite at cidiot.com. Please rate us in the podcast store. Want to s...

Mat sneaks off to Kingston and New York City for a hit of culture. Thanks to Chronogram for choosing Cidiot as one of "6 Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." Thanks to our sponsor. Be sure to rate us in the podcast store. Want to send a voicemail? Download + send via the Anchor app. Visit our podsite at cidiot.com and contact Mat via goats@cidiot.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cidiot/message

The holidays are different up here in the Hudson Valley. Mat explores the personal and local traditions that make these really dark, winter nights a bit more full of light. Thanks to Chronogram for choosing Cidiot as one of "6 Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." Be sure to rate us in the podcast store. Want to send a voicemail? Download + send via the Anchor app.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cidiot/message

Red means barns. Read means books. As the seasons quickly shift, this episode explores what red can mean up here in the country. Thanks to Chronogram for choosing Cidiot as one of "6 Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." Be sure to rate us in the podcast store. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark.

Being a weekend guest is serious business. Dutch writer Maarten Maartens said, “Staying with people consists in you’re not having your own way — and they’re not having theirs." This new episode of Cidiot explores what it means to be a guest, with advice from expert visitors to the Hudson Valley such as our friend Liz and my mom. Thanks to Chronogram for choosing Cidiot as one of "6 Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." Be sure to rate us in the podcast store. ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot®...

This episode of Cidiot continues the guide of what you need once you have a town, a house, friends, and you’ve started to set up. I’ll cover a checklist of 14 must-have items to live and love life in the country. Thanks to Stephen and Victor for their ideas. Send any of yours via cidiot.com ©2026 MCZ Media LLC. Cidiot® is a registered trademark.

Fall is amazing in the Hudson Valley. From iconic apples to sheep and street festivals, this episode of Cidiot talks about the activities and food that makes it special. Plus a surprise call in from my husband Brian and a seven-step hard-learned guide on getting ready for winter. A lot of fall activities around the region: Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest Sheep and Wool Festival The Garlic Festival O+ Headless Horsemen Hayrides Tivoli Streetpainting Festival Hobby Festival Smell the Damn Roses Har...

Part of our ongoing guide for cidiots moving to the country - Six strategies to making friends upstate, whether it's the Hudson Valley in New York or wherever cows, sheep, and goats reign. If you're looking to rent or buy a home in the Hudson Valley or another great rural community, this podcast could help you acclimate and feel at home. Chronogram arts magazine named Cidiot one of "Six Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." Be sure to share, rate, review, and comment in the podcast store...

A guide to the first weeks, from banks and paperwork to furnishing and people. Believe me, you cannot go it alone. Topics covered: Going local with your mortgage The animals clause Brian's first purchase: a Weber grill Why you should invest in a generator (not sure you should spray paint them) Consistency versus variety among city and country stuff (for weekenders) Budgeting per room for furnishings (we chose Schoolhouse Electric) Outdoor furniture (Loll Design) Oy, the garden, including foot la...

Our special guide to moving to the country begins with where exactly to start. From summer rentals in Ghent, Spencertown, and Rhinebeck to our 10-3-1 rule for choosing a town, you'll know the criteria whether you end up in Dutchess, Columbia, or Ulster Counties — or somewhere far from the Hudson Valley. If you're looking to rent or buy a home in the Hudson Valley or another great rural community, this podcast could help you acclimate and feel at home. Download the Cidiot® 10-3-1 Worksheet in the...

Hello and welcome to debut episode of the Cidiot podcast, a guide to living and loving life in the beautiful, rural Hudson Valley, New York. With goats, sheep, cows and good food, this episode defines Cidiot and shares the beginning of our story. If you're looking to rent or buy a home in the Hudson Valley or another great rural community, this podcast could help you acclimate. Thanks to Chronogram arts magazine for naming Cidiot one of "Six Hudson Valley Podcasts You Should Listen To." ©2026 MC...