Good News York

Nick-E never set out to be a superstar. Some people supported him early on while others made fun of him, and he remembers all of it. But that doubt became fuel to study lyric writing, wordplay, and the craft behind the music. His mission has never changed: if his music helps one person get out […] More

For a long time, Nick-E struggled to put his feelings into words. When he could not explain what was going on inside, he would hand someone a song he wrote and let the music do the talking. That outlet became a pillar for regaining confidence and finding himself again. His advice to anyone listening is […] More

GNY EP.212 | feat. Katie Risor In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Katie Risor — author, illustrator, and graphic novelist living right here in Syracuse, NY. Katie is the creator behind *Welcome to the Forest*, an early reader graphic novel series featuring a cast of quirky forest creatures […] More

Noah Chrysler shares the mission behind Syracuse Improv, bringing people from different backgrounds into the same room and asking them to set aside the culture war noise for a moment. The goal is simple: find common ground, have some fun together, and embrace the fact that improv forces everyone to humble themselves a little. #SyracuseImprov […] More

GNY EP.211 | feat. Adam Ast In Episode 211 of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Adam Ast — the manager and booking agent of Syracuse’s historic Palace Theatre, a seasoned 35mm film projectionist, and a veteran drummer in multiple local bands. Adam’s story is a testament to choosing creative freedom over […] More

Macky MacPherson breaks down the chess-like complexity of football, explaining how every player has a specific role that shifts based on what the defense presents. Once the ball is snapped, it becomes pure controlled chaos for a few seconds of fury where each person must execute their job flawlessly. He shows that the beauty of […] More

Former NFL player Macky MacPherson opens up about the relentless pressure of professional football, where every mistake on the field could mean losing your job. He shares how the constant stress of performing at the highest level takes a serious toll on players’ mental health, especially for those who aren’t household names. Despite the large […] More

GNY EP.210 | feat. Macky MacPherson In Episode 210 of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Macky MacPherson — a born-and-bred Syracuse native whose journey has taken him from the gridiron to the stage. Macky opens up about his football career, from playing high school ball at CBA in Syracuse to suiting […] More

Nick-E never set out to be a superstar. Some people supported him early on while others made fun of him, and he remembers all of it. But that doubt became fuel to study lyric writing, wordplay, and the craft behind the music. His mission has never changed: if his music helps one person get out […] More

Jeff D’ambrosio has one stunt that pushes the limits of what a performer can do. He climbs inside a giant 10-foot diameter balloon and inflates it using nothing but a leaf blower. He knows he won’t be able to pull it off forever, but for now, the stunt is still very much part of the […] More

Johnny Nolan and Noah Chrysler reflect on a year of working together and the dynamic that makes their partnership tick. Noah fires off ideas at a million miles an hour, texting paragraph-long brain dumps at random hours. Johnny takes a slower, more deliberate approach, condensing the flood of ideas into something usable. Two different speeds, […] More

Noah Chrysler breaks down one of improv’s most underrated benefits: human connection. Moving to a new city with no friends is isolating, but spending eight weeks stretching, sharing, and doing embarrassing activities alongside the same group of people creates a bond that is hard to replicate anywhere else. #ImprovCommunity #MakingFriends #SocialConnection #ImprovClass #GNYPodcast More

GNY EP.207 | Johnny Nolan In Episode 207 of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Johnny Nolan, his co-founder at Syracuse Improv, to reflect on their first year building the organization from the ground up. What started as a small gathering in a local library with just four people has grown into […] More

GNY EP.209 | feat. Bruce Coville In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with acclaimed children’s and young adult author Bruce Coville — the creative mind behind beloved books like *Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher*, *My Teacher Is an Alien*, and *The Ghost in the Third Row* series. Bruce shares the […] More

For a long time, Nick-E struggled to put his feelings into words. When he could not explain what was going on inside, he would hand someone a song he wrote and let the music do the talking. That outlet became a pillar for regaining confidence and finding himself again. His advice to anyone listening is […] More

Nick-E grew up teasing his older sister for singing and making music. Then one sleepless night during his freshman year of high school, he wrote his first song and ran straight into her room to share it. She just smiled and said she always knew he would come around. Sometimes the people who push you […] More