The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.
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The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into the mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries and theatres including the worlds above as well as below stairs of America's Gilded Age, France's Belle Epoque and late Victorian and Edwardian England. thegildedgentleman.com
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Join TCM’s Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers from The Bowery Boys on HBO’s official Gilded Age podcast. After each episode, they discuss what happened on screen and the real people, places and events featured on the show. Each week they’re joined by some of the cast and crew who bring the show to life, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and fun-filled history.
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From the automobile to the rocket ship, from chewing gum to the TV dinner, from the first face in a photograph to the first voice on the telephone, the world has been forever changed by impossible technologies and startling ideas. But these inventions do not always make the world a better place. These are the stories of The First, a podcast exploring the history of human innovation, focusing less on iconic inventors and more on the forgotten geniuses and everyday people that were responsible ...
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Welcome to New York City! Join me as I introduce you to the wonderful world of New York City. I will tell you the best places to go, help you navigate the city, plus bring on New Yorkers to tell you their New York Stories. Jae Watson, Executive Producer, and New Yorker, will also join me on the podcast episodes sharing his experiences in the City. New episodes are out every other Sunday.
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If you love New York City then this is the podcast for you! The Gossipnista podcast seeks to continue enriching the lives of New Yorkers and those looking to visit or move to New York City. Join host Mariana Monks, as she asks all the questions you've ever wanted to know about the Big Apple through interviews with special and expert guest within various fields in New York City. Tune in as we pull back the curtain on the city that never sleeps and inspire you to live your best and most authen ...
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A Coffee With is where we meet interesting people over a relaxed Skyped coffee and hear their stories and reflections. We're literally talking 'sociable media'.
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Whatever Happened to Dorothy Arnold? (Rewind)
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The young socialite Dorothy Arnold seemingly led a charmed and privileged life. The niece of a Supreme Court justice, Dorothy was the belle of 1900s New York, an attractive and vibrant young woman living on the Upper East Side with her family. She hoped to become a published magazine writer and perhaps someday live by herself in Greenwich Village. …
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The Ghost Stories of Henry James and Edith Wharton
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Along with their acclaimed novels and short works of fiction, Henry James and Edith Wharton both extensively explored the genre of the ghost story, enormously popular throughout much of the 19th century. In nearly all of their ghostly tales, James and Wharton explore the inner depths of the human psyche and the all-too-human emotions of fear, aband…
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SPECIAL RE-AIR: Episode 1 Kelly and Jae's New York Stories
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Send us a text Due to all of the hustle and bustle of NYC life, this week on the New Yorkers Podcast we are re-airing the very first episode of the New Yorkers Podcast. For all of our new listeners, please enjoy the first episode of our show, and see how far we've come since then. Leave a comment of your favorite New York Story, and maybe we will d…
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#443 Ghost Stories of the Five Boroughs
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On January 1, 1898, Greater New York was formed from the union of two cities – New York and Brooklyn, along with other towns and villages of the region, creating the five boroughs we know and love today. But each of those five boroughs brings their own unique histories and personalities. And so for this year’s annual Bowery Boys Halloween Special, …
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Children of the Gilded Age: Seen and Not Heard (Until Now)
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Stories of the Gilded Age so often focus on the world of adults and more often on the highest layer of elite society. Of course, there was much, much more to the story of America's social and economic growth at the end of the 19tth century that involved those of the middle and lower classes - and also included children. Listener favorite Esther Cra…
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Christmas Tours In New York City! Plus Christmas Trees & Christmas Decorations info!- With Marco Abbiati
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Send us a text In this episode, Kelly is joined by Marco Abbiati! He is a New York City Christmas tour business owner, he is from Italy, lives in Luxembourg and is a New York city enthusiast. Join them as they talk about how they met. Marco tells Kelly about how he started his social media platform. Seeing that there could be space to fill with pag…
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#442 Urban Legends of New York City
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New York City has its fair share of famous 'urban legends' -- persistent rumors, too good to be true, often macabre and dark. No, we're not talking about just about ghost stories. (Those arrive next episode.) We mean far fetched, reality defying fantasies sometimes rooted in science fiction and horror – with just enough bearing to the real world th…
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Gossip Girl: Gilded Age Socialite Elizabeth Drexel Lehr Tells All
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Elizabeth Wharton Drexel was a quintessential ingenue of the Gilded Age. Eventual heiress to the Drexel banking fortune, elegant and sophisticated, Elizabeth married but was widowed unexpectedly. But she married again, this time to Harry Symes Lehr, a bon vivant and social playboy. But she soon learned her life was to become a reality far from what…
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Kelly & Jae Quiz Each Other with New York City Questions
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Send us a text In this episode, Kelly and Jae have fun asking one another random questions about New York City. They really have to put their thinking caps on! They talk about how New York City has sculpted their personalities, humor and daily routines. Kelly asks Jae what his favorite train station is, and Jae asks Kelly which intersection is his …
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If you're looking for more Gilded Age content, here's a snippet of the On Set With episode covering Gilded Age. Join host SuChin Pak and learn about old-money grandeur versus new money ostentation, transforming modern locations into historic landmarks, and creating rooms opulent enough for the iconic Bertha Russell. You'll hear from production desi…
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#441 The Recluse of Herald Square: The Ida Wood Mystery
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Ida Wood had a secret. Born Ida Mayfield in New Orleans, Ida moved to New York in the 1850s and through her marriage to Benjamin Wood, publisher of the New York Daily News, she entered society. By the 1870s, Ida’s name was regularly found in the social columns of the city’s newspapers. So why, in 1907, did Ida Wood cash in – withdrawing her fortune…
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The Ghosty Men: Inside the Collyer Mansion (Rewind)
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In 2022, Greg received a large box in the mail, containing hundreds of news clippings and documents related to the Collyer Brothers. This expanded, newly edited version of his 2019 show on the Collyer Brothers includes some of this research. New York City, with over 8 million people, is filled with stories of people who just want to be left alone –…
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Louis Comfort Tiffany: Lighting the Gilded Age
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Just the name "Tiffany" evokes the glamour and elegance of the Gilded Age. But there is much more to the story than just the eponymous retailer who continues to sell fine jewelry and decorative objects today. Carl is joined by Lindsy R. Parrott, the Executive Director of The Neustadt Collection, one of the country's most important collections of Ti…
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The Paparazzi Influencer of New York! - With Mickey Blank
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Send us a text In this Episode Kelly speaks with Dr. Micky Blank! She is a photojournalist, digital creator and New York City Expert! Bringing you the latest in entertainment news from New York City! Join them as they talk about where Mickey is from and how she got started in the industry. Mickey talks about some things her audience might not know …
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#440 When Longacre Square Became Times Square
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What was Times Square before the electric billboards, before the Broadway theaters and theme restaurants, before the thousands and thousands of tourists? What was Times Square before it was Times Square? Today it’s virtually impossible to find traces of the area’s 18th and 19th century past. But in this episode, Tom and Greg will peel away the glam…
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It’s nearly the end of the summer but there's still time for one more visit to the seashore and, in particular, one place that was so very popular in the Gilded Age -- Coney Island. Join Carl and guest Esther Crain for an encore presentation of “In the Good Old Summertime: Where the Gilded Age Played.” And coming soon -- Esther will be joining Carl…
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The New Yorkers Explore Cities! - With “Urbanist” Ariel Viera
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Send us a text In this Episode, Kelly is joined by Urbanist Ariel Viera! He is the creator of the YouTube channel Urbanist: Exploring cities. He is also a content creator and Peabody award winner. Kelly asks Ariel about how he got into content creation. They talk about what their inspirations were, working corporate jobs and making the switch over …
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#439 The Ticker-Tape Parade: A Very New York Celebration
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In 1886, during a miles-long parade celebrating the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, office workers in lower Manhattan began heaving ticker tape out the windows, creating a magical, blizzard-like landscape. That tradition stuck. Today that particular corridor of Broadway -- connecting Battery Park to City Hall -- is known as the "Canyon of Hero…
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Summer with Queen Victoria: Life at Osborne House
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In this special episode created in partnership with English Heritage, Carl is joined by curator Christopher Warleigh-Lack for a look at the once royal residence of Osborne House on England's Isle of Wight. Christopher guides us through inside the grand estate where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert spent summer and Christmas holidays. Following Albe…
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The New Yorkers Join The Bowery Boys! - With Greg Young
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Send us a text In this Episode: Kelly is joined by historian Greg Young! He is one of the creators and hosts of the Bowery Boys podcast which he's been producing with his co-host Tom Meyers for over 17 Years! Join them as they talk about the history of podcasting itself! Learn how Greg's show, "The Bowery Boys" became one of the first podcasts! The…
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#438 The Ramones at CBGB: Revolution on the Bowery
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One-two-three-four! The Ramones, a four-man rock band from Forest Hills, Queens, played the Bowery music club CBGB for the very first time on August 16, 1974. Not only would Joey, Johnny, Tommy and Dee Dee reinvigorate downtown New York nightlife here -- creating a unique and energetic form of punk -- but they would join with a small group of music…
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Carl is joined by Cornelia Brooke Gilder, noted Berkshire historian, author and Lenox native, for this special show which delves into the artistic and literary life of the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts as well as its role as a Gilded Age summer enclave. From the early 19th century the lush, green landscape of the Berkshire mountain inspired w…
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The New Yorkers Operate the New York City Bus! - With Qasim Muhammad
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Send us a text In this Episode; Kelly is joined by Qasim Muhammad! He is a bus operator and photographer. Qasim tells us how he became a bus operator. His inspiration as well as the long journey that it took to get there. Kelly asks about his daily routine as a driver; his regular passengers, the routes he drives, as well as stories of unruly passe…
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Carl Raymond of The Gilded Gentleman podcast and his guest Keith Taillon invite you into one of the most historically exclusive spaces in New York City -- the romantic and peaceful escape known as Gramercy Park. This small two-acre square, constructed in the 1830s, has been called “America’s Bloomsbury”. Taking the reference from London’s famous ne…
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The Adirondacks and Great Camp Sagamore: Retreating to Nature in the Gilded Age
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Historian and scholar Connor Williams joins Carl for this look at the Gilded Age retreat of the Adirondacks. A number of Gilded Age families came to this leafy paradise despite the dusty two day journey in an attempt to escape the city and recharge in nature. The Gilded Age saw the rise of the "great camps" -- extensive properties owned by families…
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Top 10 New York City Hidden Gems - With Secret NYC
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Send us a text In this Episode: Kelly is joined by Bianca Bahamondes! She is the Executive Editor of Secret NYC for all of North America. They talk about what Secret NYC is and the kind of content they create. New York City History, Humor, Food and restaurants, as well as things to do in the city. Learn about Secret NYC's stamp of approval system a…
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#437 Haarlem, Breukelen, Utrecht: Exploring New York's Dutch Roots
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Follow along with Greg and Tom in this stand-alone travelogue episode as they visit several historic cities and towns in the Netherlands -- Utrecht, De Bilt, Breukelen and Haarlem -- wandering through cafe-filled streets and old cobblestone alleyways, the air ringing with church bells and street music. But of course, their mission remains the same …
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#436 Amsterdam/New Amsterdam: Finding Peter Stuyvesant
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The name Stuyvesant can be found everywhere in New York City -- in the names of neighborhoods, apartments, parks and high schools. Peter Stuyvesant, the last director-general of New Amsterdam, is a hero to some, a villain to others -- and probably a caricature to all. What do we really know about Peter Stuyvesant? In their last days in Amsterdam (b…
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