Hearin' New York

Everyone on this Earth has a special spark- a unique gift that brings more brightness to the world through their talent and dedication. But for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it’s been hard to find a workplace that’s willing to showcase their talents and let them shine. Until now… In today’s episode, Ginni shares the heartwarming story of Cafe Joyeux. This European coffee...

What would life be like if you didn’t have your Spotify playlist or your favorite podcast ( ahem…this one ), to listen to while you work out?  A quiet life, indeed. Whether it’s coming from your phone or a portable mp3 player, it all began with the Sony Walkman. And, it was almost axed before we ever got our hands on it. In today’s episode, Ginni shares why the first mass marketed portable au...

Everyone loves a little hot gossip, and millennials especially love hearing it from the vocal talents of Kristen Bell.  But did you know that her signature contribution to the Gossip Girl series almost didn’t happen? In today’s episode, Ginni reveals the reason why Bell’s blistering commentary almost didn’t make the cut.  You’ll hear what test audiences thought before the show aired, and...

Would you consider yourself a proud Pringles addict? How about a champion of Cheez-It’s? How rowdy would you get for a buttery stack of Ritz crackers? And, more importantly, how are you showing your love for your favorite savory snack food?  Because unless you’re using it as an excuse to bring like-minded snack addicts together in your town, then you’re not taking advantage of the useless abs...

If you’ve ever found yourself truly immersed in a piece of music, you don’t want it to end. Before the invention of the phonograph, most songs never seemed to end, by today’s standards.  So, what changed? In today’s episode, Ginni continues our audio history journey by sharing the top 3 ways that the invention of the phonograph changed the face of audio, and music, forever. You’ll hear what i...

If you’ve ever explored the many faces of New York, there were probably some trendy hangouts that you wanted to check out - places where, over the years, your favorite sitcom characters spent a big chunk of their time. And buckets of fictional money that we were never quite sure how they made in the first place.  In today’s episode, Ginni shares the surprising truth about why your dream of si...

Imagine you’re out walking your beloved dog and it suddenly gets spooked by something. The scared creature somehow gets loose from the leash and scurries off.  That’s scary enough, right?  But what if the place where your dog got lost was a dark canyon, and even accessing the places to look was near impossible?  In today’s episode, Ginni shares the story of Rippy the Terrier. Don’t...

Today, we turn on the car radio, listen to Spotify, and binge our favorite podcasts (like Hearin’ New York) without a second thought.  But that technology has a story, and like any good invention, it’s got a dedicated person behind it pushing the boundaries of what we know.  In today’s episode, Ginni shares the story of Thomas Edison’s journey to invent the first sound recording device.&...

New York and great films go together like peanut butter and jelly. And if we dial it back to the late 1970s, perhaps there’s no cinematic sandwich more famous than Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver .  It’s got drama, grit, and one of the most quoted one-liners in the history of cinema.  But, have you ever wondered how that line came to be? In today’s episode, Ginni shares the little-known st...

What if public transportation came with an unexpected perk? Imagine you’re on the way to work in the morning, and rather than the usual arrival announcement, you were treated to something that made you smile.  In today’s episode, Ginni shares the story of one New Yorker who took it upon himself to make the commuter experience a little brighter and a lot more entertaining!  You’ll hear th...

It’s second nature these days to pop in your earbuds while you’re working out, listen to a YouTube creator tell you how to make sourdough, or blast your favorite hip-hop in the car while you’re commuting.  But have you ever wondered who we have to thank for it? In today’s episode, Ginni delves into the history of recorded sound. And the person behind the invention isn’t who you’re thinking. S...

Remember back in the 90s when we all used to meet up at Central Perk for vanilla lattes, acoustic gigs, and chats with Friends? In today’s episode, Ginni shares a little known fact about F.R.I.E.N.D.S. You’ll learn the history behind its famously catchy theme song and how the tune ultimately become a song, rather than just another television jingle.  What You’ll Learn: (0:33)  The 9...

New York is famous for countless reasons, and at the top of that list is its cultural diversity. The Big Apple is a cultural melting pot. Which also means it’s home to a global cornucopia of cuisine.  In today’s episode, Ginni shares the story of Joe Scaravella. He’s a New Yorker whose family originally came from Sicily. After his grandmother passed away, he found a uniquely flavorful way to...