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.

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 journey behind their success, demonstrating the exact balance that makes their dynamic so compelling—seamlessly transitioning from dynamic banter and jokes to grounded, deeply insightful conversations when asking the real questions. Jen and Marissa dive into what it takes to build a lasting show, maintain genuine host chemistry, and cultivate a thriving community, making this an inspiring and fun-filled episode you won't want to miss.

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, and why being vulnerable about addiction helped so many people feel less alone. She also talks about the pressure of social media, dealing with negative comments, touring as a comedian while managing anxiety, her recent mental health diagnoses, and why she is focusing on herself before jumping into the next big thing.

The conversation also gets into High Achiever, her dream of being on a sitcom, the possibility of turning her story into a movie, her support system, and the importance of remembering that even people with big platforms are still just people.

It’s an honest, emotional, funny, and deeply human episode about recovery, resilience, mental health, and finding connection through the chaos.

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, and why sports can be a powerful place to build coping skills that carry into life outside the game.

The conversation also dives into the pressure parents can unintentionally place on their kids, the importance of letting children choose what they enjoy, how injuries like concussions or ACL tears can impact a young athlete’s identity, and why mental health support is especially important for middle school and high school athletes.

Bridget also opens up the conversation beyond sports, touching on therapy in general, postpartum mental health, finding the right therapist, and why asking for help does not have to feel intimidating.

Whether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, or someone who has ever struggled with pressure, confidence, or starting therapy, this episode is an honest and helpful conversation about mental health, resilience, and learning how to do hard things.

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 Ontario.

The conversation also dives into what makes the eastern basin of Lake Ontario such a special fishery, how technology has changed fishing, why he still believes in the element of surprise, and how Westview Lodge became a place for food, lodging, live music, cocktails on the deck, and a true Henderson Harbor community experience.

From salmon and brown trout to brownie sundaes, live music, fishing stories, and the memories families make on the water, this episode is full of local history, outdoor wisdom, and plenty of Crazy Real conversation.

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 singing, dancing, and acting, including confidence, problem-solving, teamwork, social-emotional skills, and learning how to take ownership of their role onstage. Amy also talks about how EYP chooses its shows, the importance of creating an inclusive environment, the magic behind their costumes, and why every child’s role matters.

Amy also shares the exciting next chapter for Encore Youth Productions as they partner with Revolve Dance Alliance to build a new performing arts space in North Syracuse, creating more opportunities for kids, families, performers, and the local arts community.

Whether your child loves theater, you care about supporting the arts, or you just love hearing stories about people building something meaningful in Syracuse, this episode is full of heart, creativity, and community.

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, and connecting with people across Central New York.

The conversation also gets into Taste of Syracuse, brand deals, building confidence on camera, dealing with hate comments, being recognized in public, meeting Dustin from Stranger Things, and why Izzy has learned to make room only for the people who truly show up for her.

It’s a heartfelt and funny conversation about grief, growth, community, and what it really means to share your life online.

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 gets into yoga, stress, parenting, generational trauma, men’s mental health, and the small daily practices that can help people feel more grounded, from breathing and movement to getting outside, finding quiet moments, and reconnecting with joy.

Whether you’re curious about therapy, working through your own healing journey, or just looking for a more honest conversation about mental health, this episode brings a thoughtful and real perspective to the table.