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90: Origin of Gotham City and Astor Place Riot pt 1


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This week we're in NYC as we deep dive into how a satirical 1800s magazine helped coin the city's nickname and the origins of a bitter rivalry between the American stage actor Edwin Forrest and English actor William Charles Macready that led to a full scale riot in 1849. A listener email explains Action Bronson's connection to November Rain.


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October 9-12, 2025


Episode Tabs:

Why is New York City Called Gotham?

https://www.untappedcities.com/why-is-new-york-city-called-gotham-a-nickname-with-a-millennium-of-history/

THE MOST FASCINATING RIOT YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

https://theoutline.com/post/8659/the-astor-place-opera-house-riot-of-1849-was-lit


Listener Tabs:

How did the Starling get to America?

https://www.birdful.org/how-did-the-starling-get-to-america/

Action Bronson - "Easy Rider" (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58RSC7HO9aU


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