The City's Backyard

If you saw the film Dirty Dancing and one of the 55 million people who own the Dirty Dancing soundtrack then you certainly know the song that Stacy Widelitz composed with long time friend Patrick Swayze . . . "SHE"S LIKE THE WIND".  We talk about the "Dirty Dancing" days hangin with him, what Patrick was like as a person and some of the other great movies the legendary act...

Grammy Award nominated band American Nomads recently got the attention of Joe Vitale, Multi-platinum singer/songwriter, drummer for many of the last century's classic pop/rock bands! Joe has now teamed up with American Nomads mixing the band's music! He co-wrote & recorded the iconic Joe Walsh classic "Rocky Mountain Way", has been a member of The Eagles, CSNY & many ot...

These are tough times so we wanted to interview two men that could get us motivated to get through the darkness of the pandemic! On the show we chat with Mixed Media Artist Tianlan Deng who uses the power of art to inspire students and teachers to create a more productive learning environment in the schools and at home on zoom and Rev. Dr. Bernard Wilson who is the senior minister from Norfield Co...

We chat with two great musicians who live in the Northeast...Alan Chapell from the West Village in NYC who is from Stamford, CT and Marc Douglas Berardo in Westerly, Rhode Island who is from Rye, New York. Both musicians tell us about their back round and we get the pleasure of listening to a couple of songs from each of them. We find out how they are doing during this pandemic and how difficult i...

On this episode we check in with Doctor Lou Zako from Michigan who talks with us from Vero Beach, Florida. We discuss the latest strains of Covid 19, double masking, and the different vaccines and the different effects of the shots. Then we hear from health and wellness guru Susan Clancy from Bethel, CT. We chat with her about how she keeps a positive attitude during a pandemic in the cold winter...

We go to the backyard of Jupiter, Florida with realtor Jeff Hallas plus we chat with local realtor Craig North with strong family East Norwalk roots & ask him what the proposed Norden Park Trucking center will do to home values and what Norwalk residents would like for the future of the Cove Marina! PLUS we bring in the President of The East Norwalk Neighborhood Association Diane Cece to give...

Laura Smith has been a trusted voice in radio for over 20 years, hosting popular programs such as "Living Better", "The Saturday Cafe", "Above and Beyond" and currently, "The Way Home with Laura Smith" on legendary WLS in Chicago and on Greenwich Connecticut's WGCH Radio. Laura's warm and inviting on air persona is equal to her character off air--e...

We talk with guest Diane Cece, President of The East Norwalk Neighborhood Association, ENNA about how local residents from Norwalk and Westport can oppose the proposed trucking distribution center at Norden Park in Norwalk off Exit 16 in Norwalk and Exit 17 in Westport! Listen to the podcast to find out how you can voice your opinion on this local topic in Fairfield County that so many people are...

We cover interesting topics from New York to Connecticut with County Executive George Latimer and CT State Senator Bob Duff! We find out information on vaccinations, the food banks and more. We chat with George Latimer about the great parks in Westchester County and ask the question of who has better pizza in the state? The big apple or Westchester? Also we talk with Bob Duff about the the propose...

Denise Bertalovitz is an HCI certified life coach from Ridgefield, Connecticut. Her focus is on leading by example with a positive mindset. She is consistent in sharing how positive living and thinking, along with the correct healthy lifestyle habits can bring mind and body into balance. It is only when we are balanced that we find true peace in each day and the quality life that we are worthy of...

Nicole Delli Bovi says that change starts within! Listen to this fun and educational episode about staying fit in a pandemic! NikkiFit has online classes and personal training! As a professional Fitness Trainer, her passion is to guide people towards a healthier lifestyle. Everybody is unique, with their own strengths and limitations. Nikki's method is to build a custom plan based on your hea...

Get Healthy for 2021! Get some great advice on eating and cooking healthy for the new year! If you are a midlife woman then you have done your fair share of diets, cleanses and detoxes.....Heather Carey, a nutrition coach from Green Palette Kitchen will teach you how to lose weight, keep it off and never use the word diet again. Men listen up as well!  Renew your relationship with food! Learn abou...

There is nothing better than getting it directly from the source...TV man goes behind the scenes in Times Square in the number #1 city in the world! We check in this time from the "Front yard" of Manhattan to your own backyard to see what we are missing or not missing in the big city! It has been a lonely year and we say good riddance with a mini episode with our NYE guest "TV MAN&q...

Colin Cosell is in "the Backyard" to talk about the year in sports, how important the fans are to the game and reminisce about his grandfather as I throw famous Cosell quotes at him from The Legendary Sportscaster....we hear him do some great imitations of Howard plus we revisit how papa broke the news of John Lennon's death on Monday Night Football 40 years ago this month. We chat...

It’s the Christmas Special for The City’s Backyard with a guest who knows all about this holiday. Noël Ramos was born on Christmas Day, and as a Grip for the venerable home renovation show, This Old House, he’ll also be discussing how good it is to be “Home for The Holidays!” Matt Zako talks to Noël about working for TOH, his other career efforts as a Graphic Designer with four decades of experien...

This episode is all about food! We talk with Taylor Matzke from Millstone Farm in Wilton, CT about farm to table and the local farmers markets plus we find out how the local restaurants are doing in the area with restauranteur Bryan Malcarney from Rory's in Darien and the new Wall Street Tavern in Norwalk! Plus we are live on US-1 on Westport avenue from Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar and...

This Week Matt Zako And Matt Kayan Take A Look At How Families And Couples Struggle And Cope With The Pandemic... Should You Stay Married? How Do You Know When To Throw In The Towel? Westport Divorce Attorney Dori-Ellen Feltman Talks With Us About What To Do When You Are Ready To Call It Quits On Marriage.... Then Fairfield Based Marriage Therapist Charles Lemieux Tells Us How To Cope With Loved O...

This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Spotlight 3 Local Musicians From Connecticut! Michael Sasportas, Julie Maimon AKA Nelson , And Leigh Richardson Are Our Guests. So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button, Because A Brand New Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show Starts Right Now!

This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Realtors Jackie Guitard From The Tampa Bay Florida Market And Lisa Nuzzo From The Stamford/ Norwalk /Wilton Area. So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button Because Our Real Estate Show Starts Right Now!

It's Time To Talk All Things Gardening, Horticultural And So Much More With Michael Crose.   Michael Has A Green Thumb And Is A Licensed Home Inspector. Michael Tells Us How To Keep Our Grass Looking Good, What To Look For When Purchasing A Home, And Even How To Keep That Florida Palm Tree In New York... So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button, Because A Very Green Matt & Matt Show...

*** All Aboard The High Seas For A Brand New Show*** This Week Matt Zako And Matt Kayan Set Sail On The High Seas With Island Mike! Mike Talks With Us  All About What It Was Like To Grow Up And Party On One Of The Most Private Areas On Long Island Sound And How Sailing Played A Big Part In His Life! So Sit Back, Relax  & Grab A Pina Colada Because An All New Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show...

"It's Been A Long Time Since I Rock Rolled"....  The Lead Singer From The Definitive Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Black Dog, Rob Malave Joins Matt Zako And Matt Kayan In The Studio This Week!  Rob Tells Us All About This Northern New Jersey Band And What They Have Been Up To. So Sit Back, Relax, And Press That Play Button Because A Brand New Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show Is Ready...