How Sean Palladino Turns Creativity into Community Impact | Buying Local #63
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this episode of Buying Local, host Matt Knoth sits down with Sean Palladino, Writer and Councilperson-Elect, to talk about storytelling, spotlighting small businesses, and what it’s like capturing the heartbeat of the Glens Falls community through writing. Sean also opens up about mental health, public service, and why getting involved locally can truly change everything.
You can find Sean at seanpalladino.com or follow him on Instagram and Facebook @seanpalladino.
0:00 Introduction to Sean Palladino and his work
1:15 Moving to the area and building a new life in Glens Falls
2:30 Running clubs, civil service work, and finding direction
3:50 Sean’s writing style and process
4:35 Researching businesses and capturing their history
5:55 How Ridge Street and Glens Falls have changed over time
6:30 Arcade Archeology and the power of enthusiasm
8:05 ADHD, detail, and writing in a way that immerses readers
10:00 A behind-the-scenes writing experience at Stinky’s Coffee
11:55 Short films and creative projects outside writing
13:35 Realizing he’s been practicing storytelling his whole life
14:50 Childhood writing, imagination, and creative influence
17:35 Journaling, mental health, and working through struggles
18:55 Sean opens up about his mental health crisis and recovery
20:45 Why he ran for public office (and how easy it started)
23:15 Transparency, council summaries, and public trust
26:05 Feeder Canal cleanup and improving public spaces
28:30 Final takeaway: why democracy requires participation
31:40 Where to find Sean and his work
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In this episode of Buying Local, host Matt Knoth sits down with Sean Palladino, Writer and Councilperson-Elect, to talk about storytelling, spotlighting small businesses, and what it’s like capturing the heartbeat of the Glens Falls community through writing. Sean also opens up about mental health, public service, and why getting involved locally can truly change everything. You can find Sean at seanpalladino.com or follow him on Instagram and Facebook @seanpalladino. 0:00 Introduction to Sean Palladino and his work 1:15 Moving to the area and building a new life in Glens Falls 2:30 Running clubs, civil service work, and finding direction 3:50 Sean’s writing style and process 4:35 Researching businesses and capturing their history 5:55 How Ridge Street and Glens Falls have changed over time 6:30 Arcade Archeology and the power of enthusiasm 8:05 ADHD, detail, and writing in a way that immerses readers 10:00 A behind-the-scenes writing experience at Stinky’s Coffee 11:55 Short films and creative projects outside writing 13:35 Realizing he’s been practicing storytelling his whole life 14:50 Childhood writing, imagination, and creative influence 17:35 Journaling, mental health, and working through struggles 18:55 Sean opens up about his mental health crisis and recovery 20:45 Why he ran for public office (and how easy it started) 23:15 Transparency, council summaries, and public trust 26:05 Feeder Canal cleanup and improving public spaces 28:30 Final takeaway: why democracy requires participation 31:40 Where to find Sean and his work