Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

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Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast episodes

  • Building Fire + New Shop Ooh La La Interview + Restaurant News

    Today, we’ll visit and speak with Cassandra Goins, about taking over the former shop, Jeannie's Dream, on West 75th Street. We'll also share some tips stemming from that building fire on that same block among other neighborhood tidbits!


    If you'd like a transcript of the show, please email us.

    Show Mentions
    - August's Building Fire on West 75th Street, Tips
    - Interview with Cassandra Goins, owner of Ooh La La at 60 West 75th Street
    - Restaurant News: Zurutto, Raising Cane's
    - Get your FREE UWSCT sticker!

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE.

    Favors:
    - Please share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - Please give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.
    - Please follow/subscribe to the show. It's free!
    - Follow on Instagram!
    - Support the show (see below).

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsor is Sports Photos NYC. For game action coverage of your kiddo or your weekend warrior; sportraits – stylized sport portraits; and sports team media days, visit Sports Photos NYC on Instagram. Need speaker photos or to update your old profile photo—or eloping at city hall, Uehara Photography is your go-to photographer! Capturing People + Moments.

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    If you're an UWSer with exciting news or a creative endeavor that begs to be shared, reach out!
    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected].
    Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

     

     

    15 min
  • Jeannie's Dream is Closing, New Neighborhood Book Group, Mourning Dove Sighting and Facts

    Today, we’ll visit and speak with Jeannie Gesthalter, about the closing this month of her hat shop, Jeannie's Dream. We'll also talk about the mourning doves in Central Park and share some fun facts. And,  once again we invite you to join our new book group on January 19th!


    If you'd like a transcript of the show, please email us.

    Show Mentions
    - UWS DOG-BG: Upper West Side's Book Group for dog owners
      Dogs optional, ALL ARE WELCOME! 3rd Sundays of the month: January 19th, 8AM
    - Interview with Jeannie Gesthalter
    - Closing: Jeannie's Dream at 60 West 75th Street.
    - Get your FREE UWSCT sticker!

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE.

    Favors:
    - Please share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - Please give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.
    - Please follow/subscribe to the show. It's free!
    - Follow on Instagram!
    - Support the show (see below).

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsor is Uehara Photography. Capturing Moments, Action. People.

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    If you're an UWSer with exciting news or a creative endeavor that begs to be shared, reach out!
    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected].
    Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

     

     

    10 min
  • Happy New Year 2025! Join Our New Book Group on the UWS—Dogs Optional

    Happy New Year 2025! JOIN our new book group for dog owners on January 19th, Sunday, 8AM! 'Cuz, you're already up if you have a dog! (Dogs optional, ALL ARE WELCOME!)


    If you'd like a transcript of the show, please email us.

    Show Mentions
    - UWS DOG-BG: Upper West Side's Book Group for dog owners
      Dogs optional, ALL ARE WELCOME! 3rd Sundays of the month: January 19th, 8AM
    - 2025 is the Year of the Snake
    - Get your FREE UWSCT sticker!

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE.

    Favors:
    - Please share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - Please give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.
    - Please follow/subscribe to the show. It's free!
    - Follow on Instagram!
    - Support the show (see below).

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsor is Uehara Photography. Capturing Moments, Action. People.

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

     



    3 min
  • Andrew's Honey Opens on UWS, A New Book Group for Dog Owners, A Pigeon Loft, Children's Book Review

    Today, we’ll speak with and visit the new Andrew’s Honey brick and mortar at West 75th Street; talk about the Historical Society’s new name; mention a pigeon loft, give a short book review by a local author, and share some exciting community news about our new book group starting in January!


    If you'd like a transcript of the show, please email us.

    Show Mentions
    - UWS DOG-BG: Dog Owners Book Group. Dogs optional, ALL ARE WELCOME
      Sign up HERE!
    - Andrew Coté of Andrew's Honey.
    - NYC's Landmarks Preservation Commission
    - New York Historical Society (or is it?).
    - OMNY cards
    - NYC author Zina Kroner's book, Miles, His Mask and Some Magic.
    - Get your FREE UWSCT sticker!

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE.

    Favors:
    - Please share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - Please give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.
    - Please follow/subscribe to the show. It's free!
    - Follow on Instagram!
    - Support the show (see below).

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsor is Uehara Photography. Capturing Moments, Action. People.

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

     



    15 min
  • UWS Musician Adam Huie Performs Live + the Business of Being an Artist

    In this episode:

    We record live at Open Streets! We also meet UWS resident and singer/musician/producer, Adam Huie. He performs one of his singles, Silly Man, LIVE on the show—at Open Streets! You’ll also get to hear another track, a bonus, Aquarius. Ultimately, Adam co-hosts this one! Be sure to let us know what you think!

    We also end up talking about being an artist in general, the challenges artists face, and what to do about it.

    Today’s Topics
    - Guest/Co-host Adam Huie
    - Shout-out to the lady in the apartment above Tenzan with the orange spider web in the window.
    - John Lennon’s birthday jam at Strawberry Fields.
    - Composting and the new bins... How is it going? Will it lead to more rats? Reach out!
    - This show’s 4th anniversary! It’s this month, in October!
    - Small business sandwich boards with clever adages or tips
    - Is the end of September too soon to put up Halloween decorations?
    - It’s Rosh Shashannah! Shana Tova!
    - Artists Convo: Self-publishing, putting oneself out there, getting paid, BandCamp, don’t wait for someone to say. “No.” Just do it, doesn’t have to be perfect. Upload your one track on Spotify, Apple Music for $1.29 or wherever you can get PAID!
    - “Be rigorous with the process and put it out there!” - Adam Huie
    - Make your art accessible! Stickers are art for people!
    - Want an UWS Corner Talk sticker? Click here.
    - Adam Huie performs Silly Man. His track, Aquarius, can be found there, too. What did you think? Email us!
    - When opportunity knocks, answer the door!
    - Please donate to the BID near you, several of which sponsor Open Streets —if you feel so moved!
    - If you put up a flier, put your main contact info ABOVE the tags! (Refer to our IG for the pic of the one we’re talking about!)

    ⦿ For the complete transcript, email the show. 
    ⦿ Get your UWS Corner Talk sticker here.
    ⦿ Get notified of new episodes  here.

    🔅 If you would like to do a partial sponsorship of the show by letting us record at your establishment at a low-traffic time, please let us know. Even better if we can bring our gentle rescue dogs. : ) Once we have a simple recording spot, this show can go back to being weekly. LOL.

    Listener Opportunities

    - Get a Shout-Out! for a friend or family member and support the show at the same time here!
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click here.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click here.
    - Be on the Show: If you’re an UWSer with some corner news or interesting goings-on, please reach out. Own a dog? Even better!

    Fun To-Dos:
    - Subscribe to the newsletter here.
    - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one!
    - Please share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so on Instagram. : )

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - This episode's sponsor is Uehara Photography: Capturing Moments. People. Action. Want action shots of yourself being sporty? Or perhaps your kiddos are on sports teams and you want great photos of them doing their thing.  Need speaker photos or to update your old profile photo from 20 lbs. ago, Uehara Photography is your go-to photographer! Link is in the Show Notes.
    - This episode's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless.

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:
    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page. (The main place to find UWSCT is on Instagram, btw.) 

    33 min
  • UWS Corner News: Public Bathrooms + Summer/Fall 2024 Catch-Up

    In this episode, we're getting caught up from the spring! You'll hear all about what's been going on and what's been observed from the summer and through September 20, 2024. You’ll also find out about an UWS public bathroom recommendation from Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine!


    Some items covered:
    - Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine's free bathroom recos
    - Fun sandwich board messages
    - Parades and Street Fairs: Local businesses
    - Bloco La Conga's outdoor performance
    - Gluten-free local bakery makes it to retail!
    - Ginormous camera-truck parks outside of AMNH
    - Composting starts October 6th
    - Consider donating to your local Open Streets organizer--the BID in your area!
    - And much more!

    For the complete transcript, email the show. Subscribe to the UWSCT newsletter here.

    🔅 If you would like to host us and let us record at your establishment on Friday afternoons, please let us know. Even better if we can bring our gentle rescue dogs. : ) Once we have a simple recording spot, this show can go back to being weekly. LOL.

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click here.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click here.
    - Get a Shout-Out! for a friend or family member and support the show at the same time here!

    To-Dos:
    - Subscribe to the newsletter here.
    - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one!
    - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so on Instagram. : )

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsor is Uehara Photography: Capturing Moments. People. Action. Want action shots of yourself being sporty? Or perhaps your kiddos are on sports teams and you want great photos of them doing their thing. Need speaker photos or to update your old profile photo from 20 lbs. ago, Uehara Photography is your go-to photographer!

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    Also, please submit your corner news, interesting people news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page. (The main place to find UWSCT is on Instagram, btw.)

     

    17 min
  • Restaurant News on the UWS: A Quick Corner Review of Sempre Oggi

    In this episode, you'll hear a review of the new restaurant, Sempre Oggi. We stopped UWSer and dog owner Sean at the corner, and he shared his experience at the place for us today.


    Did you know that "Sempre Oggi" means "always today" in Italian?

    For the complete transcript, email the show. Subscribe to the UWSCT newsletter here.

    🔅 If you would like to sponsor the show by letting us record at your establishment on Friday afternoons (with the music turned down low), please let us know. Even better if we can bring our gentle rescue dogs. : ) Once we have a simple recording spot, this show can go back to being weekly. LOL.

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click here.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click here.
    - Get a Shout-Out! for a friend or family member and support the show at the same time here!

    Favors:
    - Subscribe to the newsletter here.
    - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one!
    - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so on Instagram. : )

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsor is Uehara Photography: Capturing Moments. People. Action. Want action shots of yourself being sporty? Or perhaps your kiddos are on sports teams and you want great photos of them doing their thing.  Need speaker photos or to update your old profile photo from 20 lbs. ago, Uehara Photography is your go-to photographer! Link is in the Show Notes.

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page. (The main place to find UWSCT is on Instagram, btw.)

    7 min
  • Happy New Year 2024 UWSers! It's the Year of the Dragon

    Happy New Year 2024! It's the Year of the Dragon!


    In this episode, we'll review what the characteristics are for dragons.

    Here is the article shared in the show from the South China Morning Post by Brian Wang.

    For the complete transcript, email the show.
    Subscribe to the UWSCT newsletter here.

    🔅 If you would like to sponsor the show by letting us record at your establishment on Friday afternoons (with the music turned down low), please let us know. Even better if we can bring our gentle rescue dogs. Once we have a simple recording spot, this show can go back to being weekly. LOL.

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click here.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click here.
    - Get a Shout-Out! for a friend or family member and support the show at the same time here!

    Favors:
    - Subscribe to the newsletter here.
    - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one!
    - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so on Instagram. : )

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsor is Uehara Photography: Capturing Moments. People. Action. Weekend Warriors? Want some really great sports action photos of the kiddos? Need speaker photos or to update your old profile photo, Uehara Photography is your go-to photographer!

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas for review to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page. (The main place to find UWSCT is on Instagram, btw.)

    4 min
  • Interview with La Caridad 72, Day After the Re-Opening!

    In this episode, you'll meet the owners and manager of La Caridad 72 in this special interview conducted a day after its re-opening on West 72nd Street!


    Fun Facts:
    - "La Caridad" means "charity" in Spanish
    - The restaurant is in a landmark building, hence the delay in opening.
    - General Manager Miguel Yip is Chinese-Cuban, and is bilingual.

    You can follow La Caridad 72 on Instagram. For the complete transcript, email the show.

    Subscribe to the UWSCT newsletter here.

    🔅 If you would like to sponsor the show by letting us record at your establishment on Friday afternoons (with the music turned down low), please let us know. Once we have a simple recording spot, this show can go back to being weekly. LOL.

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click here.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click here.
    - Get a Shout-Out! for a friend or family member and support the show at the same time here!

    Favors:
    - Subscribe to the newsletter here.
    - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one!
    - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so on Instagram. : )

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsors:
    1).  Uehara Photography: Capturing Moments. People. Action.
    2). La Caridad 72. 130 West 72nd Street b/t Columbus + Amsterdam, (212) 970-2848.

     

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page. (The main place to find UWSCT is on Instagram, btw.)

     

    15 min
  • Final Finisher of the 2023 TCS NYC Marathon, Francine Silver, Shares Advice to Keep Going

    In today's episode, the final finisher of the 2023 TCS Marathon, Francine Silver, shares advice on how to keep going when you want to quit.


    Francine Silver, 50, of Rahway, NJ, took more than 12 hours to finish the 26.2-mile course. Her husband, Michael, joined her unexpectedly before they got lost at Mile 11...What an adventure!

    We caught up with her on a bench across from Tavern on the Green at the West 67th Street entrance to Central Park. What a fun interview!

    You can follow Francine, a clinical psychologist and mom of two teens, on Instagram.

    For the complete transcript, email the show.

    If you would like to sponsor the show at your establishment on Friday afternoons, please let us know. Once we have a simple recording spot, this show can go back to being weekly. LOL.

    Listener Opportunities

    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE.

    Favors:
    - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one!
    - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends.
    - And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so on Instagram. : )

    Show Sponsor:

    - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.
    - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE.
    - Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless.

    Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:

    Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page. (The main place to find UWSCT is on Instagram, btw.)

     

    14 min

About Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

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Welcome to the UWS Corner Talk podcast!