EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 50 MIN
Behind the scenes of 'Antiques Roadshow'
from Connections Podcast · host WXXI News
"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to the Rochester area! The popular PBS series will visit Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford on Wednesday.* Three episodes from the event will air on PBS in 2027. But first, the "Roadshow" team joins us for a special "Connections" episode with a live audience at WXXI. Our guests take us behind the scenes to explain how the show is made and why there's so much to learn from the antiques, art, and collectibles we treasure. Our guests: Marsha Bemko, executive producer of "Antiques Roadshow" Sam Farrell, senior producer of "Antiques Roadshow" Leigh Keno, appraiser for "Antiques Roadshow" Arlie Sulka, appraiser for "Antiques Roadshow" Becky Wehle, president and CEO of Genesee Country Village & Museum ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
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"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to the Rochester area! The popular PBS series will visit Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford on Wednesday.* Three episodes from the event will air on PBS in 2027. But first, the "Roadshow" team joins us for a special "Connections" episode with a live audience at WXXI. Our guests take us behind the scenes to explain how the show is made and why there's so much to learn from the antiques, art, and collectibles we treasure. Our guests: Marsha Bemko, executive producer of "Antiques Roadshow" Sam Farrell, senior producer of "Antiques Roadshow" Leigh Keno, appraiser for "Antiques Roadshow" Arlie Sulka, appraiser for "Antiques Roadshow" Becky Wehle, president and CEO of Genesee Country Village & Museum --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here. --- Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
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