Nat Kalbach

Nat's Sidewalk Stories

Society EN ↓ 27 episodes

Nat's Sidewalk Stories is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the places, people, and hidden histories that make our neighborhoods vibrant. Join artist and storyteller Nat Kalbach as she walks the streets of Jersey City and beyond, uncovering the stories beneath our feet. Through conversations with preservationists, artists, community advocates, and local changemakers, Nat examines how our physical spaces shape community identity, how art captures neighborhood character, and how ordinary people can make extraordinary impacts. Nat's unique perspective as an artist who documents urban landscapes bring...

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Nat Kalbach

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Episode #102: Persistence and Place with Charlene Burke 10.04.2025 51:01

Join me for a conversation with my neighbor and friend Charlene Burke, whose dedication to Jersey City spans decades. Charlene has been a familiar face at public hearings and a driving force behind the West Bergen-East Lincoln Park Historic District. In our conversation, Charlene shares: How her work publishing a magazine about New Jersey history sparked a deeper appreciation for preservation The...

Episode #101: Introducing Nat’s Sidewalk Stories 08.04.2025 6:12

Welcome to Nat's Sidewalk Stories, a podcast exploring the hidden histories and vibrant communities beneath our feet. In this introductory episode, I share how my journey as an artist documenting Jersey City's architecture evolved into a deeper exploration of place-based storytelling. I'll take you through my discovery of Dr. Edwina Drake Frech, who once lived in my house and established Jersey Ci...