Evelyn Calleja and Eric Rode

Two New Yorkers, A Thousand Opinions

Comedy EN ↓ 153 episodes

A weekly podcast about two long-time and native New Yorkers, who share funny stories and opinions. In every episode, co-hosts and married couple Evelyn and Eric share funny, entertaining, insightful stories, anecdotes, and reminiscences about the wonderfully diverse NYC as only two true New Yorkers can!

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Evelyn Calleja and Eric Rode

Episodes

Season 6, Episode 39- Airdate November 19, 2025 - Our Final Episode of the Podcast, We Are Sunsetting The Podcast and will Miss All of Our Listeners. 19.11.2025 30:46

Season 6, Episode 39- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and—for this, our final episode of the podcast, we have a special guest, our former co-host, Pasqual Cardone, who joins us to say farewell to our beloved listeners. Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast was accepted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand-curated, am...

Season 6, Episode 38- Airdate November 12, 2025 - We Were in the Big Apple This Past Week! 12.11.2025 24:14

Season 6, Episode 38- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and—We chat about last week’s trip to New York City and all the fun stuff we did, the restaurants we visited, and the fabulous friends we met up with. And, the exciting police action here at Dragonfly Cottage. Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast was accepted into Millio...

S6 E37 Airdate 11-5 We're Back from the Big Easy, Y'all! 05.11.2025 20:40

S6 E37 - Oysters, Oysters and more Oysters. Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”—We chat about last week’s trip to New Orleans and Eric’s obsession with oysters! Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast was accepted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand-curated, amazing...

Season 6, Episode 36- Airdate October 22, 2025 - The Big Easy - here we come!! This week, Evelyn shares about her sudden trip to NYC to attend a dear friend’s funeral. 22.10.2025 24:25

Season 6, Episode 36- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”—Evelyn attended a dear friend’s funeral in NYC last week, and, therefore, we canceled last week’s episode. Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast was accepted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand-curated, am...

Season 6, Episode 35- Airdate October 8, 2025 - This week, we share our travel adventures for Eric’s birthday trip to Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, San Diego, and San Francisco! 08.10.2025 27:58

Season 6, Episode 35- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”—We talk about our travels last week for Eric’s birthday. Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast was accepted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand-curated, amazing podcasts across various categories. Ours, t...

Season 6, Episode 34- Airdate October 1, 2025 - We’re traveling as this episode drops, so, no adventures to share yet - those’ll be on next week’s episode. 01.10.2025 27:27

Season 6, Episode 34- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”—the couple chit-chat about everyday things, like the long-awaited sidewalks will be installed soon in their neighborhood. Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast was accepted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of h...

Season 6, Episode 33- Airdate September 24, 2025 - Our Adventures in Denver, Colorado, and Albuquerque, New Mexico! 24.09.2025 24:09

Season 6, Episode 33- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”—Our “Saturday Lunch Club,” went to the movies: “Downton Abbey, The Grand Finale”. Evelyn carries on about the smells at the new Mexico State Fair and the odd food offerings. Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast w...

Season 6, Episode 32- Airdate September 9, 2025 - (We are posting a day early on account of our travel schedule) Eric goes full-on alternative medicine! Note:We are taking a week off - back 9/24 09.09.2025 29:47

Please note: We are taking a week off AND WILL BE BACK WITH A NEW EPISODE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th Season 6, Episode 32- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”—Eric makes his second recommendation for their “Saturday Lunch Club,” and was successful! The three amigos (Sandy, Eric, and Evelyn), a...

Season 6, Episode 31- Airdate September 3, 2025 - Pumpkins Continue to Anoy Evelyn! 03.09.2025 28:57

Season 6, Episode 31- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”—Eric makes his first recommendation for their “Saturday Lunch Club,” Evelyn continues to complain about pumpkin-flavored everything! Eric’s travel credits… Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast was accepted into...

Season 6, Episode 30- Airdate August 27, 2025 - “Saturday Lunch Club”, OH NO!! Here Come The Pumpkins! 27.08.2025 29:24

Season 6, Episode 30- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”—the couple chat about their “Saturday Lunch Club,” which they do with their pal Sandy. Evelyn complains that Starbucks has already started with the pumpkin-flavored Lattes! UGH! And, it's not even Labor Day! Besides being available o...

Season 6, Episode 29- Airdate August 13, 2025 - The Opposite of “I Love Lucy” 20.08.2025 28:14

Season 6, Episode 29- Ev shares a “Wacky ‘NON’-Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric doesn’t share his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip” because he has some reading to do The couple chat about their parents’ relationship vis-a-vis th “I Love Lucy” generation and its ethos. Besides being available on many podcast platforms, our podcast was accepted into Million...

Season 6, Episode 28- Airdate August 13, 2025 - Evelyn’s Adventures in High School Sorority Pledging. 13.08.2025 26:06

Season 6, Episode 28- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”, and Evelyn gives a travel tip of her own! Evelyn reminisces about when she and her bestie, Linda, pledged for a sorority in high school. In Addition to being on many podcast platforms, our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com,...

Season 6, Episode 27- Airdate August 6, 2025 - Eric Dreams About Butter Sales. (!!??) Happy August. 06.08.2025 26:55

Season 6, Episode 27- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. Eric Dreams About Butter prices! (!??) And, the couple reminisce about living in the big City. Besides being on many podcast platforms, our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand curated amazing podcasts across...

Season 6, Episode 26- Airdate July 30, 2025 - Growing Up Bi-lingual. 30.07.2025 27:22

Season 6, Episode 26- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. The couple discuss their experiences growing up bi-lingual, Ev in the Bronx with Spanish as her second language, and Eric in New Jersey with Norwegian as his. Besides being on many podcast platforms, our podcast was admitted into Million...

Season 6, Episode 25- Airdate July 23, 2025 - Trains, Planes and Boats! We Share Our Train Travel Experiences in Europe and Here, At Home. 23.07.2025 28:17

Season 6, Episode 25- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. The couple discuss the many train trips they’ve taken over the years, in Europe and here, at home. Besides being on many podcast platforms, our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand curated amazing podcasts acr...

Season 6, Episode 24- Airdate July 16, 2025 - Up Up and Away! We share Our first travel Experiences as Children. Evelyn is NOT a CIA Operative! 16.07.2025 29:05

Season 6, Episode 24- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. The couple reminisce about their respective first travel adventures as children and share some of the weird dreams they’ve each have been having. We are very excited that our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of...

Season 6, Episode 23- Airdate July 9, 2025 - The Cost of Apartment Living in The Big Apple. Our Listeners Are in Nineteen Countries Around the World! 09.07.2025 29:15

Season 6, Episode 23- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. We share the audience analytics: nineteen countries where our listeners are from We are very excited that our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand curated amazing podcasts across various categories. Ours,...

Season 6, Episode 22- Airdate July 2, 2025 - More stories from our travels around the world. 02.07.2025 27:47

Season 6, Episode 22- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. We also chat about their experience with over-packing and traveling the rails of Europe. We explain about the FedEx “Arrow” in their logo. We are very excited that our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand cur...

Season 6, Episode 21- Airdate June 25, 2025 - More stories from our recent trip 25.06.2025 29:19

Season 6, Episode 21- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. We are very excited that our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand curated amazing podcasts across various categories. Ours, the New York Podcasts! Check it our: www. MillionPodcasts.com/NewYorkPodcasts Pleas...

Season 6, Episode 20- Airdate June 18, 2025 - We’re back from our short trip to NJ and NYC! 18.06.2025 27:16

Season 6, Episode 20- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Trivia”. We are very excited that our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand curated amazing podcasts across various categories. Ours, the New York Podcasts! Check it our: www. MillionPodcasts.com/NewYorkPodcasts P...

Season 6, Episode 19- Airdate June 4, 2025 - We’ll be in New York next week! Back with a new episode on June 18th. 04.06.2025 26:55

Season 6, Episode 18- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. We are very excited that our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand curated amazing podcasts across various categories. Ours, the New York Podcasts! Check it our: www. MillionPodcasts.com/NewYorkPodcasts NOTE...

Season 6, Episode 18- Airdate May 28, 2025 -Almost Summer! Hot and Muggy in Florida Already. 28.05.2025 28:08

Season 6, Episode 18- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. We are very excited to announce that our podcast was admitted into MillionPodcasts.com, a database of hand curated amazing podcasts across various categories. Ours, the New York Podcasts category! Check it out: http://www. MillionPodcast...

Season 6, Episode 17- Airdate May 20, 2025 - Travel woes! Doctors and Pills 21.05.2025 26:12

Season 6, Episode 17- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. The pair chat about their recent travel attempts to go to Newark, And the many doctors’ visits and pills their taking! Please Like us AND SHARE on https://www.facebook.com/2newyorkers1000opinions/ and follow us on X and Instagram or subs...

Season 6, Episode 16- Airdate May 14, 2025 - In the NAVY! 14.05.2025 27:55

Season 6, Episode 16- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. The pair chat about Eric’s time in the U.S. Navy and in Vietnam. Please Like us AND SHARE on https://www.facebook.com/2newyorkers1000opinions/ and follow us on X and Instagram or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

Season 6, Episode 15- Airdate May 7, 2025 - WE’RE BACK FROM SPRING BREAK! “ But No Australia For Us! 07.05.2025 37:40

Season 6, Episode 15- Ev shares a “Wacky Bumper Sticker”, and the “Two New Yorkers’ Fortune Cookie”, and Eric shares his “Eric The Travel Mensch’s Travel Tip”. The pair chat about Eric’s Veteran’s Hospital Adventure and the reason they, once again, had to cancel the Australia trip almost at the last minute. Please Like us AND SHARE on https://www.facebook.com/2newyorkers1000opinions/ and follo...