The Jiffy: Stories From Upstate New York

Send a text This week brought the first official day of spring – but as a confusing and misplaced winter storm batters my windows, I’m bringing you one last cozy episode before we fold up the Cozy Map for good. In this episode, I visit one of my favori...

Send a text On today's episode, I’m making a house call to one of the oldest – and most mysterious – homes in the Hudson Valley. The Van Housen-Marriott House on Route 66 has stood for centuries, witnessing the full weight of American history. It was a...

Send a text In this episode of "The Jiffy Audio Newsletter Podcast," I’m beginning a new journey: an odyssey to find the coziest spots in upstate New York. But before I can begin, I receive guidance from Maria M. Silva, a reporter for the Times Union a...

Send a text In the first episode of 2025, we start with an end: The end of "This Old Vibe." Join me as we hear from some of the enlightening experts along the way and reveal the results of my Vibe Enhancement Project: the Desolate Corner. Be sure to pi...

Send a text In this special episode of The Jiffy Audio Newsletter Podcast, we check in with our entertainment reporter, Jimmy Jam, who brings you intimate access to the stars of the Hudson Valley as they walk the Denim Carpet on their way out of the ba...

Send a text In this episode, we revisit a conversation I had with Candice Hopkins for my series, "This Old Vibe" – it's an EXTENDED CUT, and we talk about so many things: What is a land acknowledgment statement? Are they helpful? Why should we write on...

Send a text What is The Jiffy? This trailer holds all the answers. To learn more, visit: jamescave.xyz Support the show "The Jiffy Audio Newsletter Podcast" is an audio documentary zine – the official podcast of The Jiffy – exploring the odd histories,...

Send a text Things got really stressful last week, so we're taking a Sleep Hike. And this time, we're Sleep Hiking through Innisfree Garden in Millbrook, New York. It's a beautiful place, very relaxing. What is a Sleep Hike? It's when I do the hiking w...

Send a text In this episode, we visit The Kitchen Shrink to get to know Tamar Adler, author of "The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A-Z," and learn about the Secret Room and how to cook a giant duck egg. Guest-hosted by The Hungry Eye. Subscribe t...

Send a text This is a special episode of The Jiffy Newsletter Podcast: For my ongoing series, "This Old Vibe," we are invited into the Hudson home of chef, author, and artist, Susan Simon to try and understand just what makes a Hudson Valley home a "Hu...

Send a text In this episode, we discover that my house has a terrifying corner known as a Vibe Desert, and the only remedy is a new Deep Dive. We also get to know our fashion photographer, James C'Avedon, a bit more — but is there really ever "knowing"...

Send a text In this episode, we get to know my new Neighborhood Local Day Job Neighbors in the historic — and uncommonly idyllic — village of Kinderhook, New York. Support the show "The Jiffy Audio Newsletter Podcast" is an audio documentary zine – the...

Send a text Just don't look at it too long 👓 😵‍💫 Support the show "The Jiffy Audio Newsletter Podcast" is an audio documentary zine – the official podcast of The Jiffy – exploring the odd histories, cozy mysteries, and surprising characters of upstate ...