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In Episode 33 of Crazy Real, hosts Jenn and Marissa welcome Onondaga County Chief Assistant District Attorney Michael J. Manfredi into the studio for an eye-opening conversation on the realities of the local justice system.

Having served in the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office since 2007, Manfredi brings nearly two decades of courtroom trial experience as Grand Jury Bureau Chief and Felony Trial Bureau Chief. In this episode, Jenn and Marissa dive into what really happens behind closed courtroom doors, his frontline work coordinating mental health diversions and youth justice steering committees, and what drives his campaign for New York State Supreme Court Justice across the 5th Judicial District. Tune in for a grounded, candid discussion about fairness, community safety, and the human side of the legal system.

In Episode 32 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, Jenn and Marissa sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation with board-certified pediatrician and founder of the Alexandre Centre for Children’s Health, Dr. Shareen Ismail!

With a decade of experience in pediatric emergency medicine, Dr. Ismail left the conventional conveyor-belt medical system to build a first-of-its-kind holistic pediatric sanctuary right here in Central New York. But pioneering a clinic dedicated to medical freedom, parental choice, and integrative natural health has put her squarely in the crosshairs of mainstream medicine and state oversight. In this candid episode, Dr. Ismail pulls back the curtain on the broken pediatric system, what parents are never told about true preventive wellness, her ongoing legal battles, and why she refuses to compromise on parental autonomy. Whether you’re a parent navigating healthcare choices or someone who values medical freedom, this is the candid, behind-the-scenes conversation you won't hear anywhere else!

In Episode 31 of Crazy Real with Bugge & Zogg, your hosts welcome environmental scientist, watershed inspector, and creator of AquaDiary, Ally Berry! With over a decade of hands-on experience managing more than 40 lake and reservoir systems across the United States, Ally joins Bugge & Zogg to cut through the noise, debunk common drinking water myths, and translate complex environmental science into plain-English reality. From testing local watersheds across Central New York to launching a top-ranking science podcast and thriving YouTube channel, Ally breaks down what the public gets wrong about water quality, what lake protection actually takes, and why accessible scientific communication matters now more than ever. Pour yourself a glass of water, get comfortable, and tune in for an insightful, lively conversation that is eye-opening, educational, and unapologetically real!

Ally Berry is an environmental scientist, NALMS-certified Lake Management Associate (LMA), and the President-Elect of the Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA). Holding a B.S. in Environmental and Watershed Science from SUNY-ESF, she has spent over 10 years advising municipal boards, inspecting watersheds, and managing critical water bodies nationwide. She is the founder and host of AquaDiary, an investigative water science platform educating thousands across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and social media.

• YouTube: AquaDiary
• Instagram: @aquadiary
• LinkedIn: Ally Berry