Faith Benson from Allegany, New York

Faith Benson (host of The Frontier Podcast + Director of Growth Marketing for Gun.io) joins us this week to talk honestly about her hometown of Allegany, New York, recalls the Allegany Kangaroos, and satisfies true crime fans with the tale of the MURDER AT THE SKI WING RESORT. Faith Benson shares how teaching led her to tech start-ups, tells us why her sibling isn't allowed in Canada, and reveals her ties to the local lumber industry. PLUS: Faith breaks down local eats like garbage plates and chicken riggies.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelFaith BensonGun.ioThe Frontier PodcastFaith Benson's TwitterTown & Village of Allegany, NY Randy's Up The RiverGarbage PlatesChicken RiggiesAllegheny River TrailEllicotvilleAllegany State ParkKinzua DamLetchworth State ParkSt. Bonaventure UniversityThe Allegany KangaroosTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:45 Allegany the Town vs Allegany the Village00:03:59 Deep Roots in Allegany00:05:17 Murder at the Ski Wing Resort00:08:48 Skiing00:10:12 Randy's Up The River, Garbage Plates, and Chicken Riggies00:12:40 - Down the Allegheny to Pittsburgh00:14:15 Allegheny River Trail00:14:52 Favorite Places To Shop00:16:46 - 1976 Cadillac De Ville00:17:42 Streann Studio Ad Read00:19:22 Can't-Miss Attractions00:19:38 - Ellicotville00:20:01 - Allegany State Park00:20:12 - Kinzua Dam00:20:16 - Letchworth State Park00:20:32 - St. Bonaventure University00:21:22 - The Allegany Kangaroos00:22:33 - Growing Up Near Niagara Falls00:24:24 Teachers Who Treat You Like A Grown-Up00:27:00 Winter Storms at Colgate University00:28:55 From Teach For America to Gun.io00:36:14 Wheel of Anecdotes00:40:08 Close