Dovecote - Dispatches from the Forests of NYC - A City Between Podcast
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratingsDispatches from the Forests of New York City: Animals, New York, History, Food, Adventure. For images, text and more visit https://dovecote.substack.com - thank you.
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Dairy Cattle in New York City
December 01, 2023 17:45 - 6 minutes - 7.73 MBWe wonder about the missing herds of cattle in New York City and praise milk. Dispatches from the forests of New York City. For the written verion and images go to dovecote.substack.com
Re-Enchantment of the Hudson Valley - Origins of Central Park
December 01, 2023 17:42 - 9 minutes - 11 MBRe-Enchantment of the Hudson Valley - Origins of Central Park We go in search of the mystical project behind Central Park. Also hamburgers. Dispatch from the forests of New York City. For the written version and images head to dovecote.substack.com
The Lost Sheep of Prospect Park
December 01, 2023 17:40 - 6 minutes - 7.56 MBThe Lost Sheep of Prospect Park. We go in search of the missing Dairy in Propect Park, Brooklyn. Dispatches from the forests of New York City. For the written version, images of the Dairy and more go to dovecote.substack.com
The Brooklyn Bridge was a Mistake
August 15, 2022 15:57 - 24 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode we go deep into a pressing issue of our time: Was the Brooklyn Bridge a Mistake? This is the audio version of the article featured on the new Substack page Ever On from the creator of City Between. It is all about New York City travel, adventure, history and more. You can subscribe at everon.substack.com - lots more coming soon.
S2 EP15 - The French Connection
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIn this episode of City Between we watch 1971's "The French Connection" to talk about the culture and history of NYC. Bruce and Sam dig deep Popeye, 1970s Locations, Sea Lemons, shabby pizza, NYPD, the French and more - Join us! Find out more information at www.citybetween.com and more about our theme music at www.dylanthurston.com.
S2 EP14 - The Siege
August 16, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBIn this episode of City Between we watch 1998's "The Siege" to talk about the culture and history of NYC. Bruce and Sam dig deep on deep on the Deep State, on Denzel Washington, FBI, Greenpoint, martial law in NYC, CIA working with the NYPD's "demographic unit", eating oranges and more. Join us! Find out more information at www.citybetween.com and more about our theme music at www.dylanthurston.com.
S2 EP13 - Three Days of the Condor
August 09, 2021 17:08 - 50 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this episode of City Between we unpack 1975's "Three Days of the Condor" to talk about the culture and history of NYC. Bruce and Sam discuss a *true* NY alley, CIA fronts in the city, sexy Max von Sydow, Robert Redford as "bookish", KGB's reaction to the film, the Faye Dunaway kidnapping and more... join us! This is the first film in the trilogy of this month's theme: The Deep State. Find out more at www.citybetween.com and more about our theme music at www.dylanthurson.com.
S2 EP12 - Inbetweener - Next Theme Announcement: Deep State
August 05, 2021 14:21 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBIn Season 2 of City Between we are watching films about New York City each month to talk about its history and culture. Each month we pick a theme and the next one is the "Deep State". We will be watching "Three Days of the Condor" (1975), "The Siege" (1998), and "The Art of War" (2000). Join us! More info at www.citybetween.com and music by www.dylanthurston.com.
S2 - EP11 - The Godfather
July 19, 2021 23:24 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBThis week we watch 1972's "The Godfather" to complete our theme of "Legendary Gangsters". Each week City Between uses a film to talk about the history and culture of NYC. Bruce and Sam dive in on the absence of the word "mafia", Marlon Brando, Andrew and Chris Cuomo's antagonistic relationship to the film, Frank Sinatra, Little Italy demographics, the America Italian Anti-Defamation League's mob problem, and more - join us! Our theme music is by Dylan Thurston (www.dylanthurston.com) and you...
S2 - EP10 - Harlem Nights
July 14, 2021 15:15 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBJoin us in Season 2 as we watch NY films to explore the city's culture and history. This week we are in the middle of our Legendary Gangster theme and watched 1989's "Harlem Nights". It remains the only time Eddie Murphy directed a film. For this one Bruce and Sam dig in on gangsters in 1930s Harlem, alley ways, Richard Pryor, Red Fox, Eddie Murphy's crazy career high at this time, the many strange and fascinating scenes in this idiosyncratic film, "The Cotton Club", and more - join us! Musi...
S2 - EP9 - The Warriors
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBIn Season 2 of City Between we take on a film each episode to talk about NYC's history and culture. In this episode we discuss Walter Hill's 1979 classic "The Warriors". Bruce and Sam talk Michael Jackson's "Bad" video, gang names in NY in the 1970s, the failing subway system, Xenophon, Greek themes, production trouble, the Furies, Riverside Park, Hoyt-Schermerhorn, cemeteries and more in our "Legendary Gang Stories" theme. Find out more about this episode at www.citybetween.com. Theme musi...
S2 - EP8 - Inbetweener - Next Trilogy - Legendary Gang Stories
June 28, 2021 20:16 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MBAt the City Between podcast we discuss the films set in NYC to talk about NY's culture and history. In this episode we announce our next trilogy of films - Legendary Gang Stories - as well as some updates from NYC's reopening. We discuss what happened to the Raymond Street Jail, give a tip on the "The Great Gatsby" swimming pool and a report from Montero's Bar. Our new trilogy will begin next week. Find our more at www.citybetween.com. Theme music by Dylan Thurston www.dylanthurston.com.
S2 - EP7 - "His Girl Friday"
June 21, 2021 18:57 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn this episode we discuss Howard Hawke's 1940 film "His Girl Friday" to conclude our trilogy on the theme of Women at Work. Bruce and Sam dive deep on fast "natural" dialogue, the last hanging in NYC, rum in coffee, what is a "girl Friday", newspapers, corrupt mayors and more of NY culture and history. Find out more about this episode at www.citybetween.com. Theme music by Dylan Thurston (www.dylanthurston.com).
S2 EP6 - I Like it Like That
June 14, 2021 22:47 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIn this episode we discuss Darnell Martin's 1994 film "I Like it Like That" about a young woman in the Bronx trying to make sense of a faltering marriage, new career and her place in the world. Bruce and Sam get into the history of stoops, Martin's work for Spike Lee, blackouts, Rita Moreno, and more. Join us at City Between for season 2 where use the films of NY to discuss the city's history and culture. Theme music by Dylan Thurston (www.dylanthurston.com) and more info about this episode ...
S2 EP5 - Working Girl
June 07, 2021 14:55 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIn this episode of City Between we discuss the film "Working Girl" 1988 to dive into NY's history and culture. Bruce and Sam go deep on the Staten Island Ferry, commuter shoes, tequila, chardonnay, secretaries, the Customs House, Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford and more - Join us! This is the first film in a trilogy about working women - next up is 1994's "I Like it Like That". Join us! The amazing theme music is by Dylan Thurston - find out more at www.dylanthurston.com. Find out more ...
S2 EP4 - Inbetweener - Next Trilogy Announcement: Working Women
June 01, 2021 14:18 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBAt the City Between podcast we discuss the films set in NYC to talk about NY's culture and history. In this episode we announce our next trilogy of films as well as some updates from NYC's reopening - bars, museums and more we are excited about returning from the pandemic. Our new trilogy will begin next week. Find our more at www.citybetween.com.
S2 EP3 - The Great Gatsby (2013)
May 24, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIn this episode we discuss Baz Lurhmann's 2013 epic "The Great Gatsby" and talk about NY history and culture. Bruce and Sam get into speakeasies, Jazz and Hip-Hop, Fitzgerald's lost love, Prohibition, 3-D, the Valley of Ashes, Jay Leno, the Plaza, East Egg vs. West Egg and more (they do not discuss the green light). Jump in and join the ride.. The amazing theme music is by Dylan Thurston - find out more at www.dylanthurston.com. Find out more about this episode at www.citybetween.com.
SE2 EP2 - Metropolitan
May 18, 2021 02:10 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBCity Between is a podcast about NY history and culture explored through film. 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 Bourgeoisie, tuxedos, UES bars, the Fifth Avenue windows, Jane Austen, Debutante Balls, the Aristocracy, late night conversations, Automats, Checker Cabs, and more. The amazing theme music is by Dylan Thurston - find out more at www...
S2 EP1 - Age of Innocence
May 10, 2021 01:21 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThis 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 in New York, elite New Yorkers, interior decorating, Edith Wharton, Edith’s hatred of Brownstones, old Dutch farmhouses, Roman Punch, Daniel Day Lewis, Troy, Hoboken Terminal, Washington Irving, Powell and Pressburger, Wes Anderson, the opera, Winona Ryder, Thelma Schoonmaker, romance, Black Narcissus, and more! In the new ...
Ep 23 - Streets of Cairo in Coney Island
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBThe City Between Podcast takes curiosity and adventure as its guiding principles in searching for unexpected corners of New York City history and culture. In today's episode we meet the "Turks of Coney Island", an off-season troupe of performers who worked at the "Streets of Cairo" in Coney Island in 1896 and 1897. This finishes our current series on the Moorish influences in New York. Find more information at www.citybetween.com. You can find our more about Dylan Thurston, who composed our ...
Ep 23 - Streets of Cairo in Coney Island
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBThe City Between Podcast takes curiosity and adventure as its guiding principles in searching for unexpected corners of New York City history and culture. In today's episode we meet the "Turks of Coney Island", an off-season troupe of performers who worked at the "Streets of Cairo" in Coney Island in 1896 and 1897. This finishes our current series on the Moorish influences in New York. Find more information at www.citybetween.com. You can find our more about Dylan Thurston, who composed our ...
Ep 22 - An Omani Ship in NYC - 1840
January 22, 2021 04:08 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBThis is the City Between podcast where we explore the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City's history. In this episode 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 ties between the Republic and the (then) expansive Omani Sultanate. It was an unforgettable summer for all in Manhattan and then Brooklyn, where we go visit the (still-standing) house that hosted the Omani guests. More information ...
Ep 22 - An Omani Ship in NYC - 1840
January 22, 2021 04:08 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBThis is the City Between podcast where we explore the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City's history. In this episode 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 ties between the Republic and the (then) expansive Omani Sultanate. It was an unforgettable summer for all in Manhattan and then Brooklyn, where we go visit the (still-standing) house that hosted the Omani guests. More information ...
Bonus In-Between Ep: King Cuomo Sandwiches
January 15, 2021 16:31 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBThe City Between Podcast explores the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City history. This is a bonus episode reviewing "King Cuomo Sandwiches", the food required to go without alcoholic beverages in outdoor dining during pandemic and its historic connections. Bon Appetit! Theme music by Dylan Thurston (www.dylanthurston.com) and more info and our free Newsletter at (www.citybetween.com).
Ep 21 - Kismet Temple - In Search of Moorish New York
January 08, 2021 03:51 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MBThis is the City Between Podcast where we explore the hidden and forgotten corners of New York City history. In this episode 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 us as we search for their beginnings from the Arabian Peninsula to the Knickerbocker Cottage in Chelsea. Our excellent theme songs is by Dylan Thurston (more at: www.dylanthurson.com) and you can find more abo...
Ep 20 - In Search of the Gowanus Oyster
November 20, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBThe 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 the filthy canal and back in time... Theme music by Dylan Thurston (www.dylanthurston.com) and more information about the episode at www.citybetween.com. SEASON 1 - ESSAYS ABOUT NEW YORK HISTORY AND CULTURE
Bonus In-Between Ep - A Vision of St. Nick at The Battery - An Irving Reading
October 10, 2020 10:15 - 13 minutes - 15.3 MBIn the City Between Podcast we explore the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City's history. In this bonus episode we visit part of a chapter of Washington Irving's "A History of New York" (read aloud) where the early Dutch settlers are washed ashore in Manhattan for the first time, eat oysters, pass out and dream of St. Nicholas flying over the trees. Our theme music is composed by Dylan Thurston (dylanthurston.com) and you can find out more about what we do at citybetween.com.
Ep 19 - Oyster Night Life in NYC - Toujours de la gaîté
October 03, 2020 22:15 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBThe 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 life... the oyster? Of course we mention Washington Irving and even a young partying George Washington and lots more... Find out more about this episode and others at www.citybetween.com. Our amazing theme music is by Dylan Thurston, find out more at www.dylanthurson.com. SEASON 1 - ESSAYS ABOUT NEW YORK HISTORY AND ...
Ep 18 - Sandy Ground - The African American Oyster Community
July 22, 2020 11:20 - 20 minutes - 23.2 MBThe 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. Settled by Free African Americans it grew into one of the most remarkable villages in the New York bay and owed its long existence to one of our most remarkable co-species: the oyster. You can find out more about this episode at www.citybetween.com and more about the composer of this episode's music, ...
Ep 17 - In Search of Lost Oysters - Dobbs Ferry Midden
May 20, 2020 01:20 - 26 minutes - 29.8 MBCity Between is the podcast that explores the hidden and forgotten corners of New York City history. 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) and more about the episode at www.citybetween.com. SEASON 1 - ESSAYS ABOUT NEW YORK HISTORY AND CULTURE
Bonus In-Between Episode - Rip Van Winkle Read Aloud
April 18, 2020 01:32 - 44 minutes - 50.9 MBIn the City Between Podcast we explore the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City's history. This bonus episode builds on the previous regular episode about Rip Van Winkle and the Little Church Around the Corner. I read Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle aloud for you. Enjoy! Find out more at www.citybetween.com and find out more about the amazing theme music at www.dylanthurston.com.
Bonus In-Between Episode - Rip Van Winkle Read Aloud
April 18, 2020 01:32 - 44 minutes - 50.9 MBIn the City Between Podcast we explore the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City's history. This bonus episode builds on the previous regular episode about Rip Van Winkle and the Little Church Around the Corner. I read Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle aloud for you. Enjoy! Find out more at www.citybetween.com and find out more about the amazing theme music at www.dylanthurston.com.
Ep 16 - Rip Van Winkle and the Little Church Around the Corner
March 14, 2020 00:51 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBWelcome to City Between, a podcast about New York City's history. 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 you for as we search out a magical corner of the English countryside right in the middle of Manhattan. Our theme music is composed by Dylan Thurston (find out more at dylanthurston.com). You can find more episodes and about our walking tours at www.cityb...
Bonus In-between Episode - The Mailbag
February 21, 2020 15:40 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is the City Between podcast where we explore the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City history. In this In-between episode today I take on the mailbag and answer listener questions about oysters, our first Moorish pirate, hoodies, dive bars and Melania. We will return with a regular episode soon! Find out more about us at city between.com.
Bonus In-between Episode - The Mailbag
February 21, 2020 15:40 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is the City Between podcast where we explore the hidden and unexpected corners of New York City history. In this In-between episode today I take on the mailbag and answer listener questions about oysters, our first Moorish pirate, hoodies, dive bars and Melania. We will return with a regular episode soon! Find out more about us at www.citybetween.com.
Ep 15 -Bethesda Terrace - A Moorish Paradise in Central Park
February 08, 2020 17:42 - 29 minutes - 34.1 MBIn the City Between podcast explore the unexpected corners of New York City history. In this episode we go in search of traces of the Moorish palace, the Alhambra, in NYC's Central Park. We are on the trail of the iconic American writer Washington Irving who lived in the Alhambra in the 1820s and who would inspire generations of Americans to attempt to recreate that Moorish paradise right here in New York. We uncover the inspiration behind Calvert Vaux's and Jacob Wrey Mould's Bethesda Terra...
Ep 15 -Bethesda Terrace - A Moorish Paradise in Central Park
February 08, 2020 17:42 - 29 minutes - 34.1 MBIn the City Between podcast explore the unexpected corners of New York City history. In this episode we go in search of traces of the Moorish palace, the Alhambra, in NYC's Central Park. We are on the trail of the iconic American writer Washington Irving who lived in the Alhambra in the 1820s and who would inspire generations of Americans to attempt to recreate that Moorish paradise right here in New York. We uncover the inspiration behind Calvert Vaux's and Jacob Wrey Mould's Bethesda Terra...
Ep 14 - Matilda Hoffman and the Tomb of Washington Irving's Fiance - St. Mark's in the Bowery
January 04, 2020 02:24 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode we go in search of the tomb of Matilda Hoffman, the fiancé of New York's first great writer, Washington Irving. She died in 1809 at the age of 17 just as Irving was finishing his History of New York. Join us as we search the East Village's St. Mark's in the Bowery church for the source of this tragic turn in a young couple's love. Find more about this episode at www.citybetween.com. As always, our amazing theme music was composed by Dylan Thurston (www.dylanthurston.com). ...
Ep 13 - In Search of New York's Pompeii - A Voyage to Communipaw
October 04, 2019 19:31 - 26 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode of City Between we go in search of New York's ur-city, its ancient origin... in New Jersey. Just across the bay once lied the small village of Communipaw where the first Dutch in habitants made their home. Made into a legend 200 years later by Washington Irving, we follow in his footsteps another 200 years along to explore the lost village's legends and look for its remains. The City Between podcast explores the hidden and forgotten corners of New York City history. Find out ...
Ep 12 - A Hanging on the Lower East Side - Betrayal in the Rebel Ranks
August 18, 2019 18:09 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome to the City Between podcast, a podcast about many of the forgotten and neglected corners of New York City history. Today we are going in search of the execution ground of one of George Washington’s personal guards—tried, convicted and executed for mutiny and sedition just one day before the King’s Army’s flotilla arrived in New York City to put down the rebellion of the colonies once and for all in June of 1776. Learn more about this episode at www.citybetween.com . SEASON 1 - E...
BONUS: Anti-Revolutionary War Walking Tour announcement!
August 13, 2019 00:50 - 4 minutes - 5.67 MBAnnouncing The Anti-Revolutionary War Walking Tour Sunday, AUGUST 25! Tour starts at 11am. Tickets here! PODCAST PROMO CODE FOR %50 off: citybetween It is rare to hear the whole truth about New York City’s role in the Revolutionary War. It’s embarrassing. It’s problematic. It’s mostly forgotten—and for good reason. Even when it is mentioned by the occasional tour guide or random sign, it is still glossed over, finessed, and given the best possible spin, which isn’t much. The truth is...
Ep 11 - Behind Enemy Lines - The Unguarded Jamaica Pass
July 22, 2019 00:10 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBWelcome to the City Between Podcast where we explore the unexpected and forgotten corners of New York City's History. In the last few episodes we have explored the Revolutionary War in New York, but from what we might think of as the “other side”, those who supported the King and Crown, the Loyalists. As war arrived, these men in women, for a wide variety of reasons, sided with their King and his army. Convinced they had the most powerful military on earth on their side, they hoped they coul...
Ep 10 - Rise up and Fight Washington! - A Vision on Water Street
June 21, 2019 14:33 - 13 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode of the City Between we continue our exploration of New York in war time, as the city’s residents endured seven long years of war against Rebel forces from 1776-1783. We are going in search of a disembodied voice, that called out to a soldier in barrack on Water Street in 1781, giving a vision of Americans rising up to fight George Washington and his rebel armies… for their freedom. The music for the episode was composed by the talented Dylan Thurston. SEASON 1 - ESSAYS AB...
Ep 9 - To Kidnap a Prince - Hanover Square
May 15, 2019 15:12 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode we travel to the heart of the Anti-Revolutionary War - New York City in 1781. A city teeming with Loyalists and the headquarters of the British in their campaign against the Rebels received a visit from the Royal Family, a 16-year old prince looking for a good time in war time. City Between is a podcast about the unusual corners of New York History - Join us! More information is at www.citybetween.com and find more from the excellent music composed for us by Dylan Thurston at...
Ep 9 - To Kidnap a Prince - Hanover Square
May 15, 2019 15:12 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode we travel to the heart of the Anti-Revolutionary War - New York City in 1781. A city teeming with Loyalists and the headquarters of the British in their campaign against the Rebels received a visit from the Royal Family, a 16-year old prince looking for a good time in war time. City Between is a podcast about the unusual corners of New York History - Join us! More information is at www.citybetween.com and find more from the excellent music composed for us by Dylan Thurston at...
Ep 8 - A Conspiracy Afoot - A Walk in the Village
April 10, 2019 13:42 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode of the City Between podcast we go on a walk in Greenwich Village in the cold winter of 1864 with two men - one who was contemplating the worst treachery - as they took a walk around the neighborhood, stopping to drink for the courage to lay bare the plan. Music provided by the amazing Dylan Thurston - check him out at www.dylanthurston.com. Find more about this episode at www.citybetween.com. SEASON 1 - ESSAYS ABOUT NEW YORK HISTORY AND CULTURE
Ep 8 - A Conspiracy Afoot - A Walk in the Village
April 10, 2019 13:42 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode of the City Between podcast we go on a walk in Greenwich Village in the cold winter of 1864 with two men - one who was contemplating the worst treachery - as they took a walk around the neighborhood, stopping to drink for the courage to lay bare the plan. Music provided by the amazing Dylan Thurston - check him out at www.dylanthurston.com. Find more about this episode at www.citybetween.com.
Ep 7 - The Lost Moorish Tower of Coney Island - A Mirage
October 19, 2018 20:46 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBCity Between is a podcast about the unusual corners and nooks of New York City history. In this episode we go in search of a medieval Moorish tower built on the sands of Coney Island. Find more info at www.citybetween.com. SEASON 1 - ESSAYS ABOUT NEW YORK HISTORY AND CULTURE
Ep 6 - A Pirate Farm in Brooklyn - The Turk's Plantation
August 03, 2018 18:59 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode of City Between – the podcast of New York History’s forgotten and mysterious corners – we go on a slightly Quixotic hunt in Brooklyn for a remanent of the farm of Anthony Jansen van Sale, New York’s first documented Muslim. This farm dates from 1639 and to make our journey 400 years into the past we follow old Indian and colonial roads whose ghosts can be traced in the modern city. We begin in New Utrecht – once a Dutch Village – and head south in search of the old bowery. Fo...
Ep 5 - Fernet Branca: Made in NYC
July 25, 2018 17:53 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MBThis is the City Between Podcast where we find and explore unusual stories about New York City that gives us fresh and unexpected perspective on this amazing town. In this episode we go looking for a forgotten factory that once made an iconic Italian spirit: Fernet Branca. We uncover the wild story of how the company managed to make an alcoholic beverage in the middle of Manhattan during Prohibition and also how they got busted. Find more information at www.citybetween.com. Join us! SE...