Is it possible to fulfill yourself creatively, complete your administrative work, have a social life, and do the menial tasks of life while also trying to survive? That’s what Australian collective Pony Cam is trying to figure out with their Off-Broadway show Burnout Paradise. With the help of the audience, four performers on treadmills try to balance all of the sectors of a full life while racing against the clock in the most exhilarating show New York has seen in awhile. I had a great conve...
May 15
49 min
In the daily ups and downs of living in New York City, I sometimes forget how global the city is. People come from all over the world to visit, live, and work here. One of the most valuable resources for those people is their home country’s consulate which works to bridge cultures and provide support. Last year, I got to chat with German Consul General Till Knorn about leading the consulate, his love for New York City, and how we can strengthen relations between Germany and the US durin...
May 12
41 min
The style and scale of a sign gives a storefront that unique New York City look. And in a time when it seems like the whole world is going digital, Noble Signs sticks to old-school practices of making handmade signs at their studio in Brooklyn and preserving the artform through the New York Sign Museum. Last year, I got to chat with Noble Sign’s co-founder David Barnett about New York City sign art, what goes into saving signs for the museum, and how they’re working to keep signmaking a...
Apr 2
59 min
No one can argue that Charli XCX’s brat took over the world last year, but I would argue that the “Apple” dance played a major role in the album’s fan engagement. And while creating the dance has many dubbing her “the Apple girl,” Kelley Heyer is so much more than that. I got to chat with Kelley about navigating online stardom, her rising acting career, working with New York Outrigger, and more. They are so charming and I really loved this conversation. Follow Kelley on Instagram and Ti...
Jul 10, 2025
1 hr 4 min
For the past few years, Ashley Hufford has been encouraging TikTok viewers to join her at the theater as she documented her love for seeing shows. Ashley is a part of a niche group of content creators dedicated to New York City theatre who have changed the game for Broadway marketing. On this episode, Ashley and I yapped about the recent Broadway season, creating community online, why this will never be our full-time job, and so much more. Follow Ashley on Instagram and TikTok Fo...
May 8, 2025
58 min
As we defrost from a particularly chilly winter, I dream of summer and seeing a show at Forest Hills Stadium. More than a decade ago, Mike Luba had a vision to bring the historic tennis stadium in Queens back to life as a concert venue. It has since become a favorite venue for fans and artists alike. I’m thrilled to share this conversation with Luba about making it in the music business, reviving the stadium, and how to balance it all. Forest Hills Stadium’s 2025 season kicks off ...
Apr 16, 2025
29 min
Barbara Sibley loves working in the food and beverage industry. As the owner of La Palapa, now celebrating 25 years in business, and creative director at Holiday Cocktail Lounge, she is constantly finding fun in her work. And as restaurants continue to be New Yorkers’ living room, there is so much opportunity to create incredible experiences through food, drink, and hospitality. I’m very excited to share this delightful conversation with Barbara where we talk about what makes a successf...
Mar 13, 2025
51 min
This is one of those dream guests episodes. As I conceived this podcast, I made a list of New Yorkers I would love to have on the podcast and up there was Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Jennifer is a multi-hyphenate theatre extraordinaire. She is the Creative and Programming Director at 54 Below, the author of Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Left Out and The Untold Stories of Broadway book series, and the conceiver of The Jonathan Larson Project. And that’s not even all of ...
Feb 13, 2025
54 min
Few things are as fun as bragging about the successes of your collaborators. And the pod is a great place to do it. I’m really excited to share this conversation with author and playwright Cherry Lou Sy who recently released her debut novel Love Can’t Feed You through Dutton/Penguin Random House. Cherry and I were classmates at Brooklyn College where we made theatre together. We got to chat about her life as a debut novelist, writing for the stage, and how the book came to be. Follow ...
Jan 16, 2025
34 min
Some say New York City stories are found in the most unlikely places and sometimes right in front of your eyes or right in front of your door. Sara Leeds has discovered just that with her social media series, Doorman Stories, where she interviews the city’s residential doormen, bouncers, and more. On this episode, we discussed the series, Sara’s personal social media journey, and why we love telling and sharing stories. Follow Sara (@saraanneleeds) on Instagram and TikTok Follow Doorman Sto...
Oct 23, 2024
37 min
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