In this episode we discuss Whit Stillman’s “Metropolitan” (1990) and what the film can tell us about New York history and culture. Bruce and Sam talk about The Plaza, the Urban Haute […]
S2 EP2 – Metropolitan
S2 EP1 – Age of Innocence
This is the first episode of Season 2 of City Between. In this episode we discuss the 1993 film Age of Innocence by Martin Scorsese. Bruce and Sam talk about the 1870s […]
Ep 22 – An Omani Ship in NYC – 1840
In this episode of the City Between podcast we go in search of the Sultanah, an Omani ship that reached New York’s harbor in 1840 on a mission to strengthen diplomatic and economic […]
Ep 21 – Kismet Temple – In Search of Moorish New York
In this episode of City Between Podcast we travel into Crown Heights Brooklyn in search of a lost civilization devoted to elaborate Moorish fantasy: The Shriners and their beautiful Kismet Temple. Join […]
Ep 20 – In Search of the Gowanus Oyster
The City Between Podcast explores the hidden and unexpected corners (and canals) of New York history. Come with us in search of a rare specimen: the Gowanus oyster as we travel down […]
Ep 23 – Streets of Cairo in Coney Island
In this episode we go in search of the lost “Streets of Cairo” and the “Turks” of Coney Island. We meet a colorful band of performers huddled together in Coney Island’s off-season […]
Ep 19 – Oyster Nightlife in NYC – Toujours de la gaîté
The City Between Podcast explores the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City history. Come join us as we go in search of the secret origin of New York City’s night […]
Ep 18 – Sandy Ground – The African American Oyster Community
The City Between Podcast explores the hidden and forgotten corners of New York City history. In this episode we go in search of Sandy Ground, a disappeared oystering community on Staten Island. […]
Ep 17 – In Search of Lost Oysters – Dobbs Ferry Midden
In this episode we solve a mystery of the oldest relic of our region’s civilization – the ancient oyster. Our amazing music was composed by Dylan Thurston (find our more at dylanthurston.com) […]
Ep 16 – Rip Van Winkle and the Little Church Around the Corner
In this episode we go in search of one of the most beautiful tributes to Washington Irving’s Rip Van Winkle, hidden away in the Little Church Around the Corner. Join us, won’t […]
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