The Next Stop Is... with Jane August

Is it possible to fulfill yourself creatively, complete your administrative work, have a social life, and do the menial tasks of life while also trying to survive? That’s what Australian collective Pony Cam is trying to figure out with their Off-Broadway show Burnout Paradise. With the help of the audience, four performers on treadmills try to balance all of the sectors of a full life while racing...

In the daily ups and downs of living in New York City, I sometimes forget how global the city is. People come from all over the world to visit, live, and work here. One of the most valuable resources for those people is their home country’s consulate which works to bridge cultures and provide support.  Last year, I got to chat with German Consul General Till Knorn about leading the consulate, his...

The style and scale of a sign gives a storefront that unique New York City look. And in a time when it seems like the whole world is going digital, Noble Signs sticks to old-school practices of making handmade signs at their studio in Brooklyn and preserving the artform through the New York Sign Museum.  Last year, I got to chat with Noble Sign’s co-founder David Barnett about New York City sign a...

No one can argue that Charli XCX’s brat took over the world last year, but I would argue that the “Apple” dance played a major role in the album’s fan engagement. And while creating the dance has many dubbing her “the Apple girl,” Kelley Heyer is so much more than that.  I got to chat with Kelley about navigating online stardom, her rising acting career, working with New York Outrigger, and more....

For the past few years, Ashley Hufford has been encouraging TikTok viewers to join her at the theater as she documented her love for seeing shows. Ashley is a part of a niche group of content creators dedicated to New York City theatre who have changed the game for Broadway marketing.  On this episode, Ashley and I yapped about the recent Broadway season, creating community online, why this will n...

As we defrost from a particularly chilly winter, I dream of summer and seeing a show at Forest Hills Stadium.  More than a decade ago, Mike Luba had a vision to bring the historic tennis stadium in Queens back to life as a concert venue. It has since become a favorite venue for fans and artists alike. I’m thrilled to share this conversation with Luba about making it in the music business, reviving...

Barbara Sibley loves working in the food and beverage industry. As the owner of La Palapa, now celebrating 25 years in business, and creative director at Holiday Cocktail Lounge, she is constantly finding fun in her work. And as restaurants continue to be New Yorkers’ living room, there is so much opportunity to create incredible experiences through food, drink, and hospitality.  I’m very excited...

This is one of those dream guests episodes. As I conceived this podcast, I made a list of New Yorkers I would love to have on the podcast and up there was Jennifer Ashley Tepper.  Jennifer is a multi-hyphenate theatre extraordinaire. She is the Creative and Programming Director at 54 Below, the author of Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Left Out and The Untold Stories of Broadwa...

Few things are as fun as bragging about the successes of your collaborators. And the pod is a great place to do it. I’m really excited to share this conversation with author and playwright Cherry Lou Sy who recently released her debut novel Love Can’t Feed You through Dutton/Penguin Random House. Cherry and I were classmates at Brooklyn College where we made theatre together. We got to chat about...

Some say New York City stories are found in the most unlikely places and sometimes right in front of your eyes or right in front of your door. Sara Leeds has discovered just that with her social media series, Doorman Stories, where she interviews the city’s residential doormen, bouncers, and more. On this episode, we discussed the series, Sara’s personal social media journey, and why we love telli...

During my quest to visit every museum in New York City, I’ve met some incredible people who work behind the scenes at some of my favorite institutions including today’s guest Karen Vidangos. She serves as the Social Media Manager at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Karen also elevates other Latinx perspectives in the arts with her social media account @latinainmuseums and by founding the La...

The opening of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PACNYC) in Lower Manhattan this past fall was a really magical thing to see. And you’re probably hearing all about it through its viral production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball running now through September 8 (it got extended again after recording this episode)! For this episode, I got to chat with Miranda Palumbo, the Director of Digital Content at...

Want to stop living a boring life and fill it with fun and whimsy? On this episode, fun-trepreneur Michelle Joni is teaching us how to step into the ::Magic Era:: by embracing curiosity and creating joy at all levels of life. Michelle Joni creates celebration and community wherever she goes as the owner and operator of Glinda the Good Bus, Business Development Manager for The Fest for Beatles Fans...

Currently running Off-Broadway, Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern is one of my favorite shows to open this year. Going into it, I knew nothing about the game, yet the show opens newcomers and veterans with open arms to play in this zany and interactive theatrical experience. I sat down with DAGL, the show’s co-creator, story writer, producer, and original Dungeon Master to chat about...

I fell in love with Poster House when I first visited in spring 2021 for my “Jane Visits Every Museum in New York City” video series. Through its incredible exhibitions, programming, and accessibility efforts, it exemplifies what a great art institution can be.  For this episode, I had a conversation with Angelina Lippert, the Chief Curator and Director of Content at Poster House. We discuss break...

New Yorkers love their bagels, but I don’t think anyone loves bagels as much as Sam Silverman. Known as the Bagel Ambassador,  Sam is the founder of BagelUp and New York BagelFest, the leading bagel trade organization and show respectively. I got to chat with him about the history of this famous food, why bagel culture is important, and his hot takes on your order. Follow Sam (@bagelambassador) on...

Compared to pizza and bagels, seltzer water kind of flies under the radar in regards to NYC edible delights, but it has a long and rich history in the city. The Brooklyn Seltzer Museum is sharing that history inside Brooklyn Seltzer Boys which is the last seltzer factory in the tri-state area.  Today I talk with the team behind the museum: Alex Gomberg, the Vice President of Brooklyn Seltzer Boys,...

I am so excited to share my conversation with Jesse Rifkin, the author of This Must Be The Place: Music, Community, and Vanished Spaces in New York City and owner of Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC. Jesse and I discussed his book writing process, the current state of NYC music scenes, and how music spaces are vital to the city.  Follow Jesse (@walkonthewildsidenyc) on Instagram and Substack   Book...

Our next stop on the podcast is a great conversation with Chris Murch who you may know online as Nigel Roxbury. Amassing 125k followers on TikTok, Chris is best known for his recommendation and history videos. On this episode, we discuss our mutual love for the city and life itself, the museums we want to create, and more. Follow Chris (@nigelroxbury) on Instagram and TikTok Follow NYC History Hub...

Wow a brand new podcast! On our first stop along my journey to interview every cool person in New York City, I chat with fashion designer, social media star, and friend Alejandro Fortunes aka dyebones. While his 1.5 million TikTok followers know him for his zany storytimes, Alejandro is also a full-time clothing designer through his brand Good Fortunes Project. In this episode, we discuss the orig...