Hey Stamford! Podcast

Mike Zody joins the Hey Stamford! Podcast to share his journey from starting in the kitchen to becoming the owner of Zody’s 19th Hole. We talk about his 40+ years in Stamford, the story behind Zody’s, how the city has changed, and why giving back to the community has always been so important to him.
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Learn more about our guest:You can learn more about Mike Zody and Zody's 19th Hole by visiting: https://zodys19thhole.com/
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🎙️ About The Hey Stamford! PodcastThe Hey Stamford! Podcast highlights the people, businesses, and stories that make Stamford unique—covering local culture, events, entrepreneurship, and community conversations.
🛍️ Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
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📍 Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
🛒 Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
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📬 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:👉 https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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Hey Stamford! Headlines is your quick weekly local news briefing from Hey Stamford! Hosted by PJ Kennedy, each episode covers what’s making news around Stamford—from business and development to public safety, community news, sports, and more. Just a few minutes to stay informed about what’s happening around town.
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Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more.
Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order
Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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Follow Hey Stamford!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamfordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamfordThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamfordX: https://x.com/HeyStamford
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Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show!
Watch & Listen 
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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In this episode of the Hey Stamford! Podcast, PJ Kennedy sits down with Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, his connection to Stamford, and the future of policing in the city.
Chief Shaw began his law enforcement career with the Stamford Police Department in 1988, working his way from uniform patrol through narcotics, organized crime, major investigations and eventually Assistant Chief. After serving as Police Chief in Easton, he returned to Stamford to lead the department where his career began.
PJ and Chief Shaw talk about how Stamford has changed over the past four decades, the biggest public safety challenges facing the city, community policing, behavioral health, recruiting and what he looks for in the next generation of police officers. They also discuss the Regional Police Academy and the importance of building strong relationships between police officers and the community.
The conversation also gets personal, touching on Chief Shaw’s upbringing in a large family, balancing an incredibly demanding career with family life, what Stamford means to him, and what he hopes his legacy will be.
A conversation about Stamford, leadership, policing, community and the people behind the badge.
Topics include: Stamford Police Department • Stamford CT • Chief Timothy Shaw • Public Safety • Community Policing • Behavioral Health • Police Recruiting • Regional Police Academy • Stamford Communit
Learn more about our guest:You can follow the Stamford Police Department on instagram by visiting: https://www.instagram.com/stamford_police_department/ and follow the PAL Center by visiting: https://www.instagram.com/stamford_pal/
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🎙️ About The Hey Stamford! PodcastThe Hey Stamford! Podcast highlights the people, businesses, and stories that make Stamford unique—covering local culture, events, entrepreneurship, and community conversations.
 
🛍️ Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more.
📍 Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
🛒 Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
💸 Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order
 
📬 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:👉 https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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📱 Follow Hey Stamford!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamfordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamfordThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamfordX: https://x.com/HeyStamford
 
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⭐ Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show!
🎧 Watch & Listen 
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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Hey Stamford! Headlines is your quick weekly local news briefing from Hey Stamford! Hosted by PJ Kennedy, each episode covers what’s making news around Stamford—from business and development to public safety, community news, sports, and more. Just a few minutes to stay informed about what’s happening around town.
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Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more.
Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order
Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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Follow Hey Stamford!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamfordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamfordThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamfordX: https://x.com/HeyStamford
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Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show!
Watch & Listen 
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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Hey Stamford! Headlines is your quick weekly local news briefing from Hey Stamford! Hosted by PJ Kennedy, each episode covers what’s making news around Stamford—from business and development to public safety, community news, sports, and more. Just a few minutes to stay informed about what’s happening around town.
###
Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more.
Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order
Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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Follow Hey Stamford!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamfordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamfordThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamfordX: https://x.com/HeyStamford
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Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show!
Watch & Listen 
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
###

Hey Stamford! Headlines is your quick weekly local news briefing from Hey Stamford! Hosted by PJ Kennedy, each episode covers what’s making news around Stamford—from business and development to public safety, community news, sports, and more. Just a few minutes to stay informed about what’s happening around town.
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Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more.
Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order
Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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Follow Hey Stamford!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamfordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamfordThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamfordX: https://x.com/HeyStamford
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Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show!
Watch & Listen 
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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Hey Stamford! Headlines is your quick weekly local news briefing from Hey Stamford! Hosted by PJ Kennedy, each episode covers what’s making news around Stamford—from business and development to public safety, community news, sports, and more. Just a few minutes to stay informed about what’s happening around town.
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Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more.
Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order
Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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Follow Hey Stamford!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamfordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamfordThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamfordX: https://x.com/HeyStamford
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Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show!
Watch & Listen 
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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Hey Stamford! Headlines is your quick weekly local news briefing from Hey Stamford! Hosted by PJ Kennedy, each episode covers what’s making news around Stamford—from business and development to public safety, community news, sports, and more. Just a few minutes to stay informed about what’s happening around town.
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🛍️ Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more.
📍 Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
🛒 Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
💸 Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order
📬 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:👉 https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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📱 Follow Hey Stamford!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamfordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamfordThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamfordX: https://x.com/HeyStamford
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⭐ Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show!
🎧 Watch & Listen 
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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Your weekly roundup of what's making news around Stamford. PJ Kennedy of Hey Stamford! covers the local stories you need to know, from business and development to public safety, community news, sports, and more—all in just a few minutes.

Jaime Baumann, LCSW, MSEd of the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut joins the podcast to discuss youth mental health in Stamford, local resources for families, and the mission of the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance — a coalition launched in 2022 by Caroline Simmons that now unites more than 35 organizations working to improve mental health support for Stamford’s children and teens.
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Learn more about our guest:You can learn more about Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut by visiting: https://www.childguidancect.org/ 
Learn more about the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance by visiting: https://www.stamfordyouthmentalhealthalliance.org/ 
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🎙️ About The Hey Stamford! PodcastThe Hey Stamford! Podcast highlights the people, businesses, and stories that make Stamford unique—covering local culture, events, entrepreneurship, and community conversations.
🛍️ Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store
Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more.
📍 Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor)
🛒 Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com
💸 Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order
📬 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox:👉 https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd
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📱 Follow Hey Stamford!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamfordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamfordThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamfordX: https://x.com/HeyStamford
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⭐ Enjoying the podcast?Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show!
🎧 Watch & Listen 
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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