Valley Girls Podcast

In this episode we are chatting with our favorite Catskills real estate broker Craig Muse Miller, known as Craig in the Catskills on Instagram, about passive homes, the importance of using local experts when buying a home, his sister’s wallpaper choices, and how to pronounce “Cairo.” (Hint: it’s NOT like the capital of Egypt; IYKYK.) Also, our two new segments are back! A Capital Idea with Rebecca...

It's time for another Valley Girls adventure to kick off season 2! This time the Valley Girls spent the weekend soaking in art - first in Cold Spring where we explored Magazzino Italian Art, then in Saugerties for the Artist's Studio Tour. In this episode we also chat about pizzas we love, a great lunch spot on Main Street in Cold Spring, and our new favorite incense. And we introduce two new segm...

The Valley Girls are back! And they brought friends! Season 2 will kick off next week with our first full episode on August 22nd, but for now, enjoy this preview episode where we share what we have in store for the season and introduce you to two not-so-new Valley Girls who you might remember from Season 1. We can't wait to bring more exciting episodes your way and share our love of the Hudson Val...

This supersized episode is our FINAL episode of the season! That's right, this is our 20th episode and we're wrapping up Season 1 and taking a short break before coming back with more great Hudson Valley content for you in Season 2! To round out Season 1, we had a fantastic chat with Erin Riley, VP of Strategic Engagement for Scenic Hudson, about the parks, preserves, conservation efforts, special...

The Valley Girls chat with a fellow late-blooming Gen-X weirdo, local author Sari Botton, about New York, perspectives on aging, how writing and stories can connect people, the local literary scene, and productivity in community. And that's just the first half of the episode! But you'll want to stick around for their personal & intimate conversation with Sari about her all-too-relatable memoir...

Join the Valley Girls as we explore Saugerties, NY, through the lens of art and design. In this episode, we declare our love for Saugerties and discuss creativity and different facets of sustainability. First we talk to Barbara Bravo who fills us in on what to expect from the 22nd annual Saugerties Artists Studio Tour, scheduled for August 10-11, 2024. Learn more at www.saugertiesarttour.org. We a...

It's another Valley Girls Podcast collaboration, as we chat with John Burton from the Home from Here Show about who has permission to be creative, John’s musical collaboration the Lifted Project, making the Hudson Valley a podcasting powerhouse, and buying eggs on the honor system. John was a very gracious host as he invited us into his live studio to record this joint episode. Be sure to check ou...

This week the Valley Girls are getting connected with Jordan Koschei, founder of Connect HV, the homegrown community for Hudson Valley creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Join us as we talk with Jordan about what constitutes creativity, the appetite for in-person networking events, the importance of connection, the Poughkeepsie brasserie that’s better then Balthazar, and whether we’re act...

Rat Girl Summer. Acting brand new. Developing a raging god complex. Need a primer on your internet slang, or looking for some inspo to level up your life? Join the Valley Girls for a raucous chat with Lola Kolade, writer, content creator, and viral internet sensation! You can also find Lola on her Substack newsletter and podcast, both entitled “The New New,” focusing on personal development and ge...

You've all heard the term "cidiot", right? Well we're talking to the self-proclaimed "Cidiot" himself, Mat Zucker, the creator and host of the award-winning regional podcast Cidiot®, a show about learning to live and love life in the Hudson Valley. Hear how Mat went from bright lights and big city to cows and small towns, from a trepidatious newcomer to a thriving certified tourism ambassador for...

Explore the Catskills with us as we talk to Alexa Tumbarello from the Catskills Visitor Center! Alexa shares with us all the exciting and accessible activities there are to enjoy in the Catskills, including the Western Catskills which many Hudson Valley residents are less familiar with. We also talk about farms, great restaurants, and some interesting tidbits about invasive species and conservatio...

For today's episode, we are joined by Danielle Centofanti-Davidson, owner of Main St. Business Strategies and president of the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce. Danielle gives us tons of ideas for a great day out in the Rivertowns of Westchester - and the itineraries are all walkable from Metro North. She also shares some bonus key marketing advice for small businesses, start-ups, and solopreneurs!...

We're gearing up to celebrate Pride Month coming up in June! To get ready we're talking to Jimmy Prada, who DJed the very first New Paltz Pride March & Festival back in 2004, and is now bringing his years of NYC event production experience back home to the Hudson Valley, through Out Loud Hudson Valley. They're giving us dance parties, club nights, drag shows, and more entertainment that you us...

There is no shortage of amazing places in the Hudson Valley but sometimes nothing compares to hunkering down for a cozy day at home. To celebrate our 10th episode, we gathered some of our favorite Valley girls to chat about what makes them happy at home. With our amazing guests, Anrika Martin of Di Sweet Spot, Leah Watkins of Folk Refillery and Supply, Angela Basile of Tess and James, Katy Hope of...

Join us as we talk with Jess Strika from Beans Cat Cafe, where you can get your caffeine fix, munch on a "meowcaron", give some ear scritches, and even find the newest member of your furrever family. With locations in New Paltz and Beacon, all the cafe residents have been vetted by Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and are waiting for you to come visit, even if you can’t take any of them home. Find them...

In honor of Earth Week, we are joined by three extraordinary women leading the way in environmental education and sustainability. In this episode, we learn about how UAlbany is leading the next generation of education with a unique engineering program focused on sustainability helmed by Dr. Yanna Liang, get good news about the future of our planet from undergrad Julia Boyne, and hear about compost...

It’s not always easy, but eating gluten-free ain’t what it used to be! Since our Valley Girl Jenny was diagnosed with celiac over a decade ago, there has been an explosion of great gluten-free options here in the Hudson Valley, and our guest Lindsey Mangeri is down to try them ALL! We’re lucky she shares all her great GF finds on Instagram on the brilliant handle @imstillhungrythough. Whether you’...

The Hudson Valley has a long-standing connection to writers and poets. This relationship is still alive and well today. This week we are joined first by award-winning poet Tracey Knapp as we celebrate National Poetry Month and how her Hudson Valley roots inspire her beautiful poetry. Then we speak to Hudson Valley authors Wes and Barbara Gottlock, who have written numerous books about Hudson Valle...

Enjoy this BONUS EPISODE with this hidden gem of the Hudson Valley, Jean Morris, a small business advisor who has helped countless business owners get their start. Not only is Jean incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced, but her services are absolutely FREE! Find out how by listening to Jean's invaluable nuggets of wisdom. Links and more content can be found at valleygirlspodcast.com/b...

We are so excited to share our 5th episode with you! For this episode you can choose your own adventure. Listen to the audio episode here or hop on over to our website at valleygirlspodcast.com/episodes, or our YouTube page, to watch this as a FULL-LENGTH video episode! Join us on this Valley Girls Adventure as we share our fun-filled day out in Beacon, NY. From the beautiful art at Dia Beacon, to...

This week, find what you're looking for with the Valley Girls. First we talk to LV and Susannah from Found and Fixed Hudson Valley where they are doing great work restoring wood furniture into beautiful upcycled pieces! And then we have local photographer Bentley Potter joining us talking all about finding that perfect shot, as well as his amazing work helping Hudson Valley animal lovers find thei...

This week we are shimmying into the local burlesque scene. We'll learn a little about the history of this art form and get to know some of the local performers, venues, and classes, and tell you about an upcoming show in Woodstock with the one and only Lady Fingers! Check out Lady Fingers at instagram.com/lady_fingers_burlesque/. But first we start the show by heading across the river to talk to a...

This week's episode is sure to be a "sweet treat"! Join us for a fun conversation with Pastry Chef Anrika Martin of Di Sweet Spot. We talk all about her baking journey, her incredible experience on the Food Network's Summer Baking Championship, and her favorite spots for other goodies in the Hudson Valley! Check out Di Sweet Spot online at the links posted on our website (see below). Also in the m...

For our PREMIERE episode, we had the honor and pleasure of talking with Robert Burke Warren, local writer, performer, teacher, musician, and author. Robert talks about his myriad of projects old and new, how he found himself in the Hudson Valley and what he loves most about the area, and the local music scene including his own upcoming Big Birthday Shindig at the Local in Saugerties! See links to...

Welcome to Valley Girls, a podcast exploring everything there is to see, do, try, eat, and experience in New York's Hudson Valley by talking to the makers, the doers, the growers, the creators, and all the unique voices of the Hudson Valley. We're telling the Hudson Valley's story, one episode at a time. Valley Girls is a weekly podcast by two original Hudson Valley Girls, Jenny Leifer and Jennife...