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- 1. Manna-hata - 1609
In 1609, the Dutch East India Company hired who they thought was the right navigator to go find the fabled waterway shortcut to Asia. But while they not only mis-calculated the ulterior designs of the slippery Englishman named Henry Hudson, they were also very interested to learn about the magnificent trove of beaver skins that his Dutch crewmen just happened to have received in trade -- directly from the natives of this place. The place which Hudson's ancient man of the sea Robert Juet recorded as "Manna-hata" before any other European had ever recorded it as such. And from that point forward, life upon this raw, fertile island, and in effect, upon the entire vast Earth, would never be the same again.
Episode 1: Manna-hata 1609.
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33 min - Yankee legend - Jim Leyritz
Un-drafted out of college, Jim Leyritz had to fight for everything he has. But that grit and tenacity not only led to his wearing Yankee pinstripes for a living, but also to him hitting not one, but two pivotal home runs to help the Yankees secure World Championships in 1996 and 1999, earning him an indelible spot in New York history. Join me to hear his remarkable story.
Yankee legend - Jim Leyritz
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52 min - Singer/songwriter - Suzzy RocheThe incredible mosaic of this incredible island is never more prevalent than with the inimitable Suzzy Roche.
After decades as one of three of "The Roches" along with her sisters Maggie, Terre, the new "Roches" have taken the form of a duo -- of Suzzy and her fiercely talented daughter Lucy Wainwright Roche.
But Suzzy doesn't stop there -- she is also a novelist...and a phenomenal one. Her latest, "The Town Crazy", is one of the most compelling and fascinating stories that I have ever come across, and we get to hear all about it, straight from the source.
Join me for this remarkable conversation with this remarkable lady who embodies the heart and soul of this incredible city as well as anyone ever has.
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57 min - Superbowl MVP - OJ Anderson
As a Miami Hurricane, Ottis Jerome Anderson told a friend that it was his "destiny" to play in the NFL, go to a Super Bowl IN HIS HOME STATE OF FLORIDA and win MVP of that Super Bowl. And in the most unlikely scenario, he fulfilled that prophecy -- in the twilight of his remarkable career. Come meet a man whom any New Yorker can appreciate and be proud of.
#Manhattan #NewYork #football #Giants #superbowl #MVP #history #historyiscool #ISLAND
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50 min - Film Producer Mark CiardiFilm Producer Mark Ciardi is one the most successful people in Hollywood today and someone I was fortunate to be able to work with on American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story - coming to screens this Christmas Day. Whether you just love movies, are actually in the business, or even just thinking about getting in, you'll want to join us for this in-depth and insightful interview. Mark is a brilliant and delightful guy with some incredible stories and a VERY unique career path. Climb aboard :)
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40 min - Robert "Kool" Bell - co-founder Kool & the GangThe ultimate purveyor of cool (and "Kool") in the universe, our guest is now in his SEVENTH decade of paving musical pathways charted and uncharted. He is musical royalty, an American treasure and an indelible part of the incredible history of this incredible place -- he is New York's own Robert "Kool" Bell, co-founder of Kool & the Gang.
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47 min - Actor Rory O'MalleyHe's learned to love being a King, and also sings the praises of the Mormons - Broadway star Rory O'Malley tells us all about Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, the legendary Garry Marshall and his affinity to the Greatest City on Earth."
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44 min - Entertainment Columnist & Biographer Michael StarrA lifelong Entertainment Columnist and Biographer Michael Starr resident of greater New Netherland, Michael Starr has been chronicling the incredible events and happenings of the entertainment world here and everywhere.
Growing up in the suburban shadow of the greatest city on Earth, this kid from northern New Jersey was taken by the magic of this place, by this 'business of show'...and just like our show does, he eventually came to focus on the critical element within it -- the CHARACTERS who make that history. And he has penned remarkable biographies on classic entertainers including Art Carney, Joey Bishop, Bobby Darin, Raymond Burr, Redd Foxx, William Shatner, Ringo Starr, and soon - Don Rickles!
He has been reporting on entertainment in New York since the Dinkin's administration, so he is already a piece of the incredible history of this incredible place.
He is the purveyor of the Starr Report, but today he is THE star, he is OUR star...he is a gentleman and a scholar and we are so honored to have him as our guest. He is New York's own, entertainment columnist and author, Michael Starr.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 min - Actress Indira VarmaAfter coming out of the gate very strong in 1996 in the provocative and seductive, I also think, sad film Kama Sutra, she astutely perceived the realities of type-casting, she turned away many, many early offers and turned to an entirely different medium -- the stage -- and over the ensuing years established herself as one of the foremost theatre actresses anywhere.
Whether you've seen her in Game of Thrones, Rome, ABC's For Life, anywhere on the stage or in the upcoming THIS WAY UP (Hulu) or OBI WAN (Disney+), then you know what a dynamic talent she is -- as well as a lovely spirit, as you will see.
Come along to hear all about her remarkable career that shows absolutely no sign of slowing.
Dames en heren, I present to you, the one and only Indira Varma.
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38 min - Featherweight Champion Junior JonesA two-time New York City Golden Gloves Champion by the time he was 18-years old, this man is as "New York" as Madison Square Garden.
Immediately entering the professional ranks, he went on a 31 and 0 run, reigning as the Bantamweight Champion of the World.
But in 1994, when two unexpected losses threatened to derail this otherwise meteoric career, this stoic young man shrugged off the doubters and re-dedicated himself to the sport - going on a new run of nine straight wins, including a victory over future Hall of Famer Orlando Canizales. And in short order, he found himself in another title fight - against the man who many considered the best in the business and SOME to be the UNBEATABLE. And stepping into the ring the night of Nov 22, 1996 against 43 and 0 champion Marco Antonio Barrera, this courageous young man was neither intimidated nor in doubt. He knew who he was. He knew what it had taken to get there. And he carried the unbridled spirit of the streets of #Brooklyn, #NewYork in his heart and in his fists. And he proceeded to hand the heralded Marco Antonio Barrera the very first loss of his Hall of Fame career.
Come meet a man whose ferocity in the ring is rivaled only by his exemplary character beyond it.
One of the greatest ring warriors we've ever known -- and one of the finest gentlemen you'll ever meet.
#Brooklyn's own Junior Jones.
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28 min
About Island
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The first three hundred years of colonization of Manhattan Island and its resounding impact on our culture and our world. Created and hosted by actor, writer, and New Yorker Chance Kelly, the series…
illustrates how this place is an island unto itself, not just geographically, but idealistically, philosophically and spiritually. Island uncovers our true lost American History. It examines the city's effect on religious and personal freedoms throughout the world. Chance's own heritage is central to much of this story directly as his great, great, great uncle Honest John Kelly, himself emerged from the slums of Five Points to become one of the first Irish-Catholic Congressmen in 1856, and would later reform the reeling Tammany Hall in the wake of the Boss Tweed era. John Kelly was a fiercely courageous advocate for oppressed immigrants from everywhere. Island is the character-driven portrait of the inimitable souls responsible for a place founded on capitalism but perpetuated on an infectious and unapologetic measure of tolerance. Our narrative begins in 1609 when Henry Hudson happens upon Manhattan and the river that would come to bear his name, and culminates in 1909 when Western interloper William Randolph Hearst has infiltrated New York publishing and the fistfight that is Manhattan politics. Climb aboard this voyage of discovery as we tell the epic story, over three centuries, of the forging of the epicenter of the universe. Researched, written and produced by Chance Kelly and Dr. Jaap Jacobs. Research Associate James Edward Malin. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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