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.

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This episode was edited by Dean Emerson

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

During my quest to visit every museum in New York City, I’ve met some incredible people who work behind the scenes at some of my favorite institutions including today’s guest Karen Vidangos. She serves as the Social Media Manager at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Karen also elevates other Latinx perspectives in the arts with her social media account @latinainmuseums and by founding the Latinx Art Collective. It was so great to chat with Karen about her work, how she got into the field, and how we can encourage other institutions to present more diverse work.

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

The opening of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PACNYC) in Lower Manhattan this past fall was a really magical thing to see. And you’re probably hearing all about it through its viral production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball running now through September 8 (it got extended again after recording this episode)! For this episode, I got to chat with Miranda Palumbo, the Director of Digital Content at PACNYC about building a new cultural institution, how to create a brand, and of course, Cats. 

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This episode was edited by Dean Emerson

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

Want to stop living a boring life and fill it with fun and whimsy? On this episode, fun-trepreneur Michelle Joni is teaching us how to step into the ::Magic Era:: by embracing curiosity and creating joy at all levels of life.

Michelle Joni creates celebration and community wherever she goes as the owner and operator of Glinda the Good Bus, Business Development Manager for The Fest for Beatles Fans, and the visionary behind Michelle Joni’s Ministry of ::magic:: and all of her projects within it. 

We discuss 24-hour culture, parenting in NYC, and so much more on this life changing episode of the podcast.

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

Currently running Off-Broadway, Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern is one of my favorite shows to open this year. Going into it, I knew nothing about the game, yet the show opens newcomers and veterans with open arms to play in this zany and interactive theatrical experience. I sat down with DAGL, the show’s co-creator, story writer, producer, and original Dungeon Master to chat about bringing an iconic game to the stage, audience hijinks, and creating community through the show.

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

I fell in love with Poster House when I first visited in spring 2021 for my “Jane Visits Every Museum in New York City” video series. Through its incredible exhibitions, programming, and accessibility efforts, it exemplifies what a great art institution can be. 

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

New Yorkers love their bagels, but I don’t think anyone loves bagels as much as Sam Silverman. Known as the Bagel Ambassador,  Sam is the founder of BagelUp and New York BagelFest, the leading bagel trade organization and show respectively. I got to chat with him about the history of this famous food, why bagel culture is important, and his hot takes on your order.

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New York BagelFest is Saturday, September 28 at CitiField. Get tickets here. 

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

Compared to pizza and bagels, seltzer water kind of flies under the radar in regards to NYC edible delights, but it has a long and rich history in the city. The Brooklyn Seltzer Museum is sharing that history inside Brooklyn Seltzer Boys which is the last seltzer factory in the tri-state area. 

Today I talk with the team behind the museum: Alex Gomberg, the Vice President of Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, and Barry Joseph, the author of Seltzertopia: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Drink.

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

I am so excited to share my conversation with Jesse Rifkin, the author of This Must Be The Place: Music, Community, and Vanished Spaces in New York City and owner of Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC. Jesse and I discussed his book writing process, the current state of NYC music scenes, and how music spaces are vital to the city. 

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/ 

Our next stop on the podcast is a great conversation with Chris Murch who you may know online as Nigel Roxbury. Amassing 125k followers on TikTok, Chris is best known for his recommendation and history videos. On this episode, we discuss our mutual love for the city and life itself, the museums we want to create, and more.

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This episode of the 'The Next Stop Is...' was recorded at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn with support from BRIC and premiered on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. You can learn more about BRIC at https://bricartsmedia.org/