Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:47:08 -0400 https://theafroexcursioner.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Afro Excursioner yes cbffba5b-c65b-5a27-a5d8-4c558f7bc7de Lionel episodic true Join me each week as I take you on an Excursion that will be Entertaining, Informative, Nostalgic, and most importantly never boring. The goal of my podcast is to share my experiences and provide you with an avenue of escape from the everyday stressors of life. It is my hope, that listeners will not only anxiously await my weekly upload, but will also invite others to join as well. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Lionel https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nzldxmujlg0tgwxhu5yzxxbs34bi?.jpg Hobby Lobby Join me on my latest excursion

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]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14629440 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 550 2 56 full true Tipsy Taco & Cantina Join me as i take you on my latest excursion

]]> Join me as i take you on my latest excursion

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14629430 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 364 2 55 full true Barnes & Noble Bookstore Join me as I take you on my latest excursion.

]]> Join me as I take you on my latest excursion.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14574869 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 481 2 54 full true Balloon Glow and Laser Show Join me as I take you on my latest excursion

]]> Join me as I take you on my latest excursion

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14574737 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1185 2 53 full true Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Thank you for joining me on my latest excursion.

]]> Thank you for joining me on my latest excursion.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14392059 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 723 2 52 full true Spirit Halloween Store Join me on my latest excursion the Spirit Halloween Store on Wolf Road in Albany

]]> Join me on my latest excursion the Spirit Halloween Store on Wolf Road in Albany

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14381757 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 646 2 51 full true Just Some Music Sit back and enjoy a few samples of my background music.

]]> Sit back and enjoy a few samples of my background music.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14338094 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 276 2 full false Thank You In this episode,  I just wanted to say a big "Thank You " to  all of you for supporting the show.

]]> In this episode,  I just wanted to say a big "Thank You " to  all of you for supporting the show.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14337999 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 198 2 full false Emack & Bolios Join me on my latest excursion and be sure to reach out to me at 518-407-5110 as I encourage your feedback.

]]> Join me on my latest excursion and be sure to reach out to me at 518-407-5110 as I encourage your feedback.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14263188 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 416 1 50 full true The Argus Hotel & Cocktail Lounge Join me on my most recent excursion. Always feel free to contact me at 518-407-5110

]]> Join me on my most recent excursion. Always feel free to contact me at 518-407-5110

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14263044 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 896 1 49 full true Greater Hartford Jazz Festival Join me as I take you on my most recent excursion.

]]> Join me as I take you on my most recent excursion.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14262970 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 657 1 48 full true Farmer's India Market Follow me on my latest excursion and remember I look forward to your feedback at 518-407-5510

]]> Follow me on my latest excursion and remember I look forward to your feedback at 518-407-5510

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14262889 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500 370 1 47 full true Beer Universe Follow me as I take you on my recent excursion

]]> Follow me as I take you on my recent excursion

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14262808 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500 299 1 46 full true Dicks House of Sport Join me as I take you on my latest Excursion and give you a glimpse of this new interactive store.

]]> Join me as I take you on my latest Excursion and give you a glimpse of this new interactive store.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14023110 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 353 1 45 full true Banh Mi Sandwich Join me on my latest excursion as I try this Vietnamese delicacy.

]]> Join me on my latest excursion as I try this Vietnamese delicacy.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-14023052 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 560 1 44 full true Bj's Restaurant Join me as I take you on an Excursion to BJ's Restaurant

]]> Join me as I take you on an Excursion to BJ's Restaurant

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13993059 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 390 1 43 full true Hooked Market & Kitchen Join me as I take you on my latest excursion  to Hooket Market & Kitchen

]]> Join me as I take you on my latest excursion  to Hooket Market & Kitchen

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13987106 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 408 1 42 full true Swim Lessons Follow me as I take you on my Swimming Excursion

]]> Follow me as I take you on my Swimming Excursion

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13987015 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 485 1 41 full true Cantina Mexican Restaurant Join me on my latest excursion in Saratoga

]]> Join me on my latest excursion in Saratoga

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13819144 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 634 1 40 full true Pumpkin Carving Come with me on my latest excursion of pumpkin Carving.

]]> Come with me on my latest excursion of pumpkin Carving.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13702891 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 492 1 39 full true Pearl Palooza Check out my latest excursion as I take you on a visit to the Pearl Palooza in Albany.

]]> Check out my latest excursion as I take you on a visit to the Pearl Palooza in Albany.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13702726 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 873 1 38 full true Kindred Wine Bar Join me as I take you on an excursion to Kindred Wine Bar in Saratoga.

]]> Join me as I take you on an excursion to Kindred Wine Bar in Saratoga.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13681452 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 358 1 37 full true Cafe Madison In this episode, I take you on an excursion to Cafe Madison on Madison Ave in Albany.

]]> In this episode, I take you on an excursion to Cafe Madison on Madison Ave in Albany.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13661873 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 397 1 36 full true Tex's Chicken and Burgers In this episode, I give an update on my Excursion to this establishment. Thank you for listening and sharing!

Feedback line: 518-407-5110

]]> In this episode, I give an update on my Excursion to this establishment. Thank you for listening and sharing!

Feedback line: 518-407-5110

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13593702 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 441 1 35 full true Freihofers Saratoga Jazz Festival On this excursion, I am taking you to the Saratoga Jazz Festival. As always, thank you for listening and sharing.  

Feedback line: 518-407-5110

]]> On this excursion, I am taking you to the Saratoga Jazz Festival. As always, thank you for listening and sharing.  

Feedback line: 518-407-5110

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13593609 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 604 1 34 full true Pet Peeves - 1 In this episode, I list some of the pet peeves that listeners find annoying. If you would like to participate in the next one, please contact me at 518-407-5110.

]]> In this episode, I list some of the pet peeves that listeners find annoying. If you would like to participate in the next one, please contact me at 518-407-5110.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13580173 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 649 1 33 full true Governor's Inauguration This episode takes me on an excursion to the Inauguration day for Governor Kathy Hochul.

]]> This episode takes me on an excursion to the Inauguration day for Governor Kathy Hochul.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13579976 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 453 1 32 full true Brown's Beach Join me as I take you on an excursion to Brown's Beach in Saratoga County.

]]> Join me as I take you on an excursion to Brown's Beach in Saratoga County.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13473190 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 308 1 31 full true Burger Fi On this excursion, I take you to the Burger Fi restaurant to try one of their signature burgers.

]]> On this excursion, I take you to the Burger Fi restaurant to try one of their signature burgers.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13473157 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 584 1 30 full true Capital Wine Festival - Fall Edition Join me, as I take you on an Excursion to the Capital Wine Festival.

]]> Join me, as I take you on an Excursion to the Capital Wine Festival.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13473115 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 759 1 29 full true The World Cup Of Scrabble Join me as I take you on an excursion to the World Cup Of Scrabble held at the Albany Marriott Hotel.

]]> Join me as I take you on an excursion to the World Cup Of Scrabble held at the Albany Marriott Hotel.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13473086 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 809 1 28 full true My Return In this episode, I announce my return back to the show.

]]> In this episode, I announce my return back to the show.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13472996 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400 180 1 full true Intermission I just wanted to say "Thank You" for your continued support of my show and to reiterate the premise of the show.

]]> I just wanted to say "Thank You" for your continued support of my show and to reiterate the premise of the show.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-13148284 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400 309 1 full true Chelsea Bell Bar On this episode, I take you back to NYC to the Chelsea Bell Bar and Restaraunt.

]]> On this episode, I take you back to NYC to the Chelsea Bell Bar and Restaraunt.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12977939 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0400 231 1 27 full true Ichiran Ramen Join me as I take you on an excursion to NYC>

]]> Join me as I take you on an excursion to NYC>

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12977715 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0400 491 1 26 full true Off Broadway Show In this episode, I take you on an excursion to NYC to check out an off-broadway show

]]> In this episode, I take you on an excursion to NYC to check out an off-broadway show

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12977486 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0400 642 1 25 full true Tulip Bulb Dig On this excursion, I take you on a trip as I dig up Tulip Bulbs at Washington Park.

]]> On this excursion, I take you on a trip as I dig up Tulip Bulbs at Washington Park.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12906333 Tue, 23 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400 689 1 23 full true Cukoo's Nest In this episode, I take you on an excursion to the Cuckoo's Nest Restaurant.

]]> In this episode, I take you on an excursion to the Cuckoo's Nest Restaurant.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12848399 Sun, 14 May 2023 23:00:00 -0400 643 1 22 full true Restaurant 605 After a brief intermission. I take you on an excursion to this new neighborhood bar.

]]> After a brief intermission. I take you on an excursion to this new neighborhood bar.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12848232 Sun, 14 May 2023 23:00:00 -0400 989 1 21 full true Opalka Gallery Join me as I take you on an excursion to the Opalka Gallery. Where  I check out the James Ransome Art collection.

]]> Join me as I take you on an excursion to the Opalka Gallery. Where  I check out the James Ransome Art collection.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12662350 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0400 499 1 20 full false Model Train and Hobby Show In this episode, I take you on an excursion to the Model Train and Hobby Show.

]]> In this episode, I take you on an excursion to the Model Train and Hobby Show.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12610553 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0400 1543 1 19 full true Albany Institute of History and Art Join me as I take you on my recent visit to see the Gordon Parks Exhibit on display.

]]> Join me as I take you on my recent visit to see the Gordon Parks Exhibit on display.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12518203 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 676 1 18 full true Ice Skating Adventure In this episode, I take you on my Ice Skating excursion.

]]> In this episode, I take you on my Ice Skating excursion.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12513458 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1320 1 17 full true Esperanza Spalding Concert In this episode, I take you on an excursion to the Troy Music Hall on this wonderful evening.

]]> In this episode, I take you on an excursion to the Troy Music Hall on this wonderful evening.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12365952 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500 609 1 16 full true Donell Jones Concert This episode I give a synopsis of my trip to the Donell Jones concert at the Troy Music Hall.

]]> This episode I give a synopsis of my trip to the Donell Jones concert at the Troy Music Hall.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12365829 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1257 1 15 full true El Loco Mexican Restaurant in this episode, I take you to El Loco Mexican.

]]> in this episode, I take you to El Loco Mexican.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12365665 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1105 1 14 full false Albany Downtown Supermarket In this episode I visit the new neighborhood supermarket in the south end of the city.

]]> In this episode I visit the new neighborhood supermarket in the south end of the city.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12312463 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0500 615 1 13 full false Dollar Stores In this episode, I take you on an excursion as I explore the different stores that exist in the area.

]]> In this episode, I take you on an excursion as I explore the different stores that exist in the area.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12305793 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500 607 1 12 full false Statues around Albany This week I take you on a trip around the city and give a historical description of the various statutes that are part of the landscape.

]]> This week I take you on a trip around the city and give a historical description of the various statutes that are part of the landscape.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12302647 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0500 1637 1 11 full true Free Food Fridge In this episode I take you on a visit to the Free Food Refrigerators that are located in the Albany area

]]> In this episode I take you on a visit to the Free Food Refrigerators that are located in the Albany area

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12232771 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0500 884 1 10 full true Josie's Table In this episode, I share my critique of this restaurant.

]]> In this episode, I share my critique of this restaurant.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12178114 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 502 1 9 full true My Waffle Iron This week I share my excitement and the versatility of my Waffle Iron.

]]> This week I share my excitement and the versatility of my Waffle Iron.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12178102 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 959 1 8 full true Tanpopo Ramen & Sake Bar In this episode, I describe my visit to this popular Ramen spot in Albany.

]]> In this episode, I describe my visit to this popular Ramen spot in Albany.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12134114 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0500 845 1 7 full true Feeding The Birds In this episode, I share my experience about the time I fed some birds.

]]> In this episode, I share my experience about the time I fed some birds.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12134103 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0500 842 1 6 full true Saratoga Tea & Honey Company In this episode, I describe my visit to the Saratoga Tea & Honey Company.

]]> In this episode, I describe my visit to the Saratoga Tea & Honey Company.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12096001 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 461 full false The Putnam Market In this episode, I describe my visit to this iconic landmark in downtown Saratoga.

]]> In this episode, I describe my visit to this iconic landmark in downtown Saratoga.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12095982 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 283 1 4 full true My Air Fryer In this episode, I talk about how much I just LOVE my Air Fryer and why you should love yours too!

]]> In this episode, I talk about how much I just LOVE my Air Fryer and why you should love yours too!

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12095956 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 453 1 3 full false The Island Laundromat In this episode, I take you on an excursion to the Island Laundromat in Colonie.

]]> In this episode, I take you on an excursion to the Island Laundromat in Colonie.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12083023 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0500 894 1 2 full true Introduction This episode describes the motivation behind the creation of the podcast.

]]> This episode describes the motivation behind the creation of the podcast.

]]> Lionel Buzzsprout-12071038 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500 297 1 1 full true