The Essex Steam Train - three decades later! As a kid growing up in Connecticut with a serious passion for trains, I would beg my parents every chance I got to visit the Essex Steam Train, a tourist attraction for families both local and out of state. As an adult, I recently got the chance to ride the train again, nearly 30 years later. What a thrill it was!

Determining Diagnosis via Voice Recognition A.I. technology has been impressing me more and more over the past few years. In just a short amount of time, developers around the world have been able to recreate voices of past celebrities and voice actors - a pipe dream only five years ago. Alongside these amazing breakthroughs, creators have also taken aim with their A.I. recognition software towards another big issue: the medical industry. A fascinating article published to NPR recently has explored the possibilities of diagnoses via A.I. vocal data - detecting serious illnesses with just the sound of your voice! Long term, iPhones or Alexa could detect changes in your voice, such as a cough, and advise you to seek medical attention.

Subscribe for more trains & such >> I made it to Grand Central in 12 Minutes On January 25th, after many long arduous years of expensive construction and planning, Grand Central Madison finally opened its doors to the public. As part of MTA's East Side Access project, LIRR trains will now arrive at Grand Central Terminal, freeing up congestion at Penn Station. While I was not there for the momentous grand opening, I did make it the next day. Took the LIRR from Woodside, Queens to Grand Central Terminal. What a sight! All I can say is the people of NYC asked and the MTA delivered. As you'll see, the layout is quite impressive. Glad I was able to witness this moment in train history. Christian is a Voice Actor & Narrator who loves trains, travel, coffee, and all things audio. Follow along ❤️ on Instagram + YouTube

Cruising the railway towards Rhinecliff A big hobby of mine has always been a nice relaxing train ride. I know, it might seem a little mundane when compared to the many amazing things to do in New York City, but there's nothing quite like setting aside an entire day to experience the love of travel, in one of its most accessible forms. On many occasions, I bring along a camera, to film some great footage of my favorite stations and locomotives. Rhinecliff Station in particular has caught my eye recently, with a nice open design and neighboring view, it makes for a spectacular scene.

High speed trains in under 45 minutes Can you imagine getting to your destination (what would normally be a 2.5 hour ride) in under 45 minutes, and in a capsule-like pod zooming across land like a jet plane? It's soon to become a reality...in Canada.

Sonic Escape Taking a break from reality is crucial these days and chillout/study playlists seem to be the sonic remedy for that. They're in our YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify feeds and feature some of the most organic, relaxing beats and grooves for ultimate concentration. The following is a list of some of my favorite DJs and Beatmakers out there. Each of them are unique in their own right, having created a distinct sound and artistry that is unmatched. Check them out below! Evil Needle A French/German DJ with obvious talent for blending lush melodies and grooving beats that hit headphones hard. Cookin' Soul In the style of east coast 90s hip hop, this DJ/Sampler/Producer extraordinaire has some of the most ear-catching material out there with new albums dropping often. Sarah The Illstrumentalist LA-based producer and DJ who is constantly evolving her sound and educating the masses on how to keep it fresh. Sarah is certainly one artist you don't want to miss. Misha This Finnish Beat maker and Producer can be heard on many compilation albums on the Chillhop label. His sound is unmistakable and features some memorable collaborations. Freddie Joachim Who's ready for Freddie? This beatmaking god sounds good in every setting. Just check out his awesome YouTube channel to see him in action.

Wondery's new podcast The Execution of Bonny Lee is riveting... I'm glued to Wondery's new podcast - expertly done! Josh Lucas is the featured narrator and he weaves in and out of the story in a way that keeps me listening.

'Werewolf by Night' delivers classic-era fun with a modern twist. I'm forever a werewolf movie fan, so Marvel's "Werewolf by Night" trailer jumped out at me. I was pretty excited for what such a large studio could have to offer in terms of one of my favorite horror stories and decided to sit down one nice evening and see the movie for myself. At just under an hour, the movie was a fun watch - a much more adventurous and fun movie than your typical horror flick...combined with a grindhouse aesthetic and old-timey voice overs. Definitely a refreshing take on an old classic. Christian Rosselli loves audio, trains, and travel. Catch videos on YouTube & Tik Tok + pics on Insta.

Frank Pepe Pizzeria's canned tomatoes In this little video, famed Frank Pepe Pizzeria of New Haven brings the process of harvesting, picking and canning San Marzano tomatoes to life.

The newest installment is a fun nod to the original... If you're looking for a break from Marvel, Jurassic World Dominion is highly entertaining and as action-packed as the trailer suggests. I highly recommend it. Of course, it can't beat Steven Spielberg's 1993 classic but it takes a decent shot. Normally, high octane action and adventure films of today don't hold my attention, but this one had me watching until the end. Must be the superb CGI, and the original cast trio of Laura Dern, Sam Neil and Jeff Goldblum, who made everything great.

Checking out Blue Note's Tone Poet Series on Vinyl As long as I can remember I've been a fan of vinyl records and their unbeatable analog sound. So when I discovered the new Tone Poet series from Blue Note Records, I immediately jumped on board. The series is part of a monthly vinyl re-release from the original tape masters by Rudy Van Gelder. I bought two albums from the series recently: "Out of the Blue" by Sonny Red and "Rough N' Tumble" by Stanley Turrentine. The result? Pristine sound in its truest, intended form. Everything is clear with no digital artifacts or over processed audio. And all this coming from my Uturn turntable, Vincent stereo pre-amp and little Audio Engine 2+ speakers, I might add. If you're in the market for good vinyl, turn to the Tone Poet series from Blue Note. You won't be disappointed.

Decades-old LIRR Train Cars temporary solution for Grand Central Project I'm looking forward to the East Side Access project being finished! The project, years in the works, will finally bring LIRR to Grand Central Terminal, which means we can easily avoid Penn Station for some trips. LIRR, on the other hand, has decided to revamp decades-old M3 cars as a temporary solution for operation once the project is completed. I'm not looking forward to that part, but we'll see what happens...