EPISODES 1-12 & RESOURCES
EPISODE 1: COVID-19 IS NOT OVER WHEN IT'S OVER
COVID long haulers Roz Kay and Jimmy Caufield are still experiencing symptoms months after contracting and beating the virus. Listen to their intimate story.
EPISODE 2: A STORY OF LOSS, HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS
Jose Rolon takes us on a journey from the death of his husband, his three children, and the challenges of raising a family while running a wedding planning business during Covid-19. Listen here.
EPISODE 3: SO YOU WANT TO TAKE A CROSS-COUNTRY ROAD TRIP DURING A PANDEMIC?
Ron and Lisa Schwartz tell us how they safely drove from Teaneck, New Jersey to Redondo Beach, California during the pandemic while sharing tidbits about politics, food, bathroom stops, cows, and more. They started their trip on July 21, 2020 and began the return on September 7th. Listen here
EPISODE 4: KEEPING THE LAUGHTER GOING DURING COVID 19
Standup comic Janet Weintraub describes the good, the bad and the funny during the pandemic. Listen here.
EPISODE 5: BEFORE COVID, THERE WAS HIV
Producer and television historian Richard Hammer talks about being single and HIV positive during Covid. Listen here. This interview took place on December 5, 2020.
EPISODE 6: CAN YOU RUN A BUSINESS AND MEDITATE DURING COVID 19?
From a successful career in financial planning to a Buddhist meditation coach, California-based Fern LaRocca says the loss of her leg in an auto accident was just a blip in her life. She looks at Covid 19 with the same attitude and helps us see there is hope after the pandemic. Listen here.
EPISODE 7: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE-BUT NOT ALL VENUES ARE DARK DURING COVID
Actor, producer, and cinematographer Johnny Tammaro shares his ups and downs over these last few months and how he keeps the creative juices flowing. Listen here.
EPISODE 8: YOU CAN TAKE A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE DURING COVID
Real estate agent Todd Alexander of the Corcoran Group gets into the nitty-gritty of what's happening now in the New York City real estate market. Listen here.
EPISODE 9: SHOOTING A DOCUMENTARY DURING THE PANDEMIC
Entertainment attorney Laverne Berry talks about the challenges of filmmaking during the pandemic and how some documentary filmmakers have come up with creative solutions. Listen here.
EPISODE 10: DURING COVID, IF WE NEED TO REACH OUT, WHO WILL LISTEN?
New York based psychotherapist and clinical social worker Lisa Bilander-Gray gives us insights into how Covid has changed her relationship with her clients. Listen here.
EPISODE 11: SMALL BUSINESSES CONFRONT COVID: GINA LE SALON
Gina Le, owner of Gina Le Salon and pioneer in NYC's Meatpacking District, shares her story of survival. Listen here
EPISODE 12: SMALL BUSINESSES CONFRONT COVID: A FREELANCE HAIRSTYLIST SHARES HER STORY
Connie Corwin describes her journey from the corporate world to the beauty world and tells what it's like to have her own freelance business during Covid. Listen here.
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EPISODE 13: SMALL BUSINESSES CONFRONT COVID: HOW TAVERN ON JANE SURVIVES
Michael Stewart, owner of Tavern on Jane in New York City discusses the challenges he faces operating his restaurant during Covid. Listen here on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 14: FROM THE FRONT LINES: TEACHING IN A PRIVATE SCHOOL DURING COVID
Fourth-grade teacher Catherine Calder describes the challenges she faced during Covid and how she confronted her "new normal." Listen here on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 15: FROM THE FRONT LINES: TEACHERS PART II: A NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER SPEAKS OUT
Elementary school teacher James Halpin discusses the challenges he faces teaching at a Title I school during Covid. Listen here on Apple Podcasts. Also available on Spotify, iHeartRadio Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 16: NOT GOING TO THE GYM DURING COVID? YOU CAN STILL DANCE, WORK OUT AND GET IN SHAPE!
Shannon Stowe has developed fitness and dance classes for all levels, and she's just a zoom away. Hear her story and learn how she created them. Listen and subscribe here on Apple Podcasts. Also available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 17: FROM THE FRONT LINES: EMILY FAWCETT, RN SHARES EXPERIENCES CARING FOR COVID PATIENTS
As a nurse in New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital, and interviewed by Oprah in 2020, Emily started "Hope Huddles" to help fellow caregivers find positivity during the pandemic. Listen and subscribe here. Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Podcasts, or wherever. you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 18: CREATIVITY & TALENT FORGE AHEAD DESPITE COVID 19
Novelist and playwright Gary Morgenstein discusses the good, the bad, and the reality of creating theater and television during Covid. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Also available on Spotify, iHeartRadio Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 19: SHELLS ON THE BEACH: ARTIST RIMA SAMMAN HONORS HER BROTHER AND OTHERS WHO DIED FROM COVI
What began as Rami's Heart, a small memorial on the beach at Belmar, New Jersey filling hearts made of shells with stones containing the names of Covid victims has grown internationally and is now searching for a permanent home. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 20: AN ANTI-VAXXER SPEAKS: WHY ONE WOMAN WILL NOT RECIEVE THE COVID-19 VACCINE
According to a recent poll, one in five Americans say they won't get the Covid-19 vaccine. In this episode, one woman explains why she won't take the vaccine. Listen and subscribe on Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 21: ON THE ROAD AGAIN: GRAB A MASK AND JOURNEY ON, EVEN DURING COVID
Travel expert Michaela Guzy tours the world, giving us insider tips, trends and great destinations for travel now! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 22: LO0KING FOR WORK? YOU'VE GOT THE POWER!
Covid has changed the workplace. Employees and job seekers are now in the driver's seat. A corporate executive talks about how companies are responding. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 23: HEART TO HEART: UNEXPECTED HEART SURGERY DURING COVID
Emergency heart surgery turned a New Yorker's two-week vacation in Los Angeles into a seven- month stay at the height of the pandemic. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 24: COVID CAN'T STOP THE ARTS: INSIDE THE MONTALVO ARTS CENTER
Executive Director Angela McConnell reveals how this multifaceted arts center has reimagined its programming while dealing with funding reductions during Covid. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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EPISODE 25: GETTING OUT & GETTING IN DURING COVID: HOW RECENT COLLEGE GRADS CAN LAND THAT FIRST JOB
Zavi Gunn, Director of the Center for Engagement and Internships at Queens College, City University of New York, shares successful strategies for a successful job search. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 26: MEETING PUBLISHING DEADLINES DURING COVID: ONE AUTHOR'S STORY
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon profiles New York State's most dangerous women from past centuries in her latest book, Pretty Evil New York. She describes the challenges of researching and writing this book during lockdown and offers advice to aspiring writers. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 27: FROM PRANKSTER TO GANGSTER: THE AUTHOR TELLS ALL
Dom Perruccio reveals what it was like growing up in the mob world in New York City's Greenwich Village. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 28: IN TRUTH AND IN LIGHT: A CHOREOGRAPHER'S JOURNEY
Ranardo-Domeico Grays , foiunder, choreographer and artistic directjor of VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, talks about his background, developing his company, overcoming brain cancer, his latest work, and the company's performances in December 2021 at New York City's Flea Theater. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 29: FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY: A DANCE FILM FESTIVAL COMES ALIVE
As. a bi-racial woman, dancer/filmmaker Joey Lorraine explains how she created the Black Lives Rising Virtual Dance FilmFestival and how everyone is capable of experiencing what it's like to be Black. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 30: MEET THE PRODUCERS OF NOW, LET'S TALK! THE PODCAST
"Now, Let's Talk! The Podcast" commemorates a year of publication with an interview of the women who created it. Vanessa Corwin and Kathleen Kaan tell us about themselves, how the podcast began, and discuss some exciting upcoming projects. Freelance writer Marty Temkin is our guest interviewer. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 31: LOOK TO ZOOM FOR LIVE THEATER!
Virtual Arts New Play Festival uses Zoom to bring the newest and best plays live to audiences far and wide. Festival dates: February 25th -March 6, 2022. The organizers talk about how the festival was born and its challenges. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, anchor.fm,or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 32: "PUTTING ON THE WIG": HOW UNDERSTUDY ARAMIE PAYTON BECAME MICHAEL JACKSON ON BROADWAY
Aramie Payton stepped into the lead role of "MJ," the musical about Michael Jackson, making his Broadway debut, which he performed from February 4th through March 3rd. A rare opportunity for understudies, he tells us how his lifelong obsession with Michael Jackson and desire to be on Broadway led to the realization of his dream. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 33: FROM BALLERINA TO PSYCHOLOGIST: A JOURNEY
Laura DeRubeis-Byrne talks about her career transition and how mindfulness and body awareness can help people cope with the stresses of Covid, and more. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get. your podcasts.
EPISODE 34: INSIDE THE UKRAINE WAR
Professor Alexander Motyl, an expert on Ukraine and Russia, provides history and analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 35: ENGIN KEEPS WAR-TORN UKRAINE CONNECTED TO THE WORLD
The volunteers at ENGIN, a non-profit organization, provide English conversation practice and cross-cultural connections for free to Ukrainian students. We interview the organization’s volunteer manager, and a volunteer instructor. Learn about the work this wonderful organization is doing, and how you can help. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 36: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONKEYPOX
Once again, Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is in the forefront of public health. Jason Cianciotto, VP of Communications and Public Policy for GMHC, provides a comprehensive overview of this disease and explains all aspects of this public health emergency, including how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you have been exposed. Jason has also appeared on CNN and other news outlets. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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EPISODE 37: UPDATES ON COVID, MONKEYPOX AND POLIO
Hannah Newman, Director of Infection Protection at Lenox Hill Hospital's Department of Epidemiology in NYC, tells it like it is. No double talk, just the facts. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 38: INSIDE THE UKRAINE WAR: WHEN WILL IT END?
Ukraine and Russia expert Professor Alexander Motyl of Rutgers University helps us understand Putin's motives and how Ukraine will continue to fight back. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 39: DIARY OF A POLL WORKER: EARLY VOTING
A Florida poll worker gives us the inside story of what it's really like to do this job. This interview took place on November 3, 2022. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 40: PART 2, DIARY OF A POLL WORKER: ELECTION DAY
A poll worker in California tells all about her election day experience. Will she do it again? This interview took place on November 10, 2022. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever yo
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EPISODE 41: THE HOMELESS ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
Homelessness is an issue in almost every major city in the world. Two representatives of Services for the Underserved (S:US) share their stories about how they reach out to help people on the streets in New YorkCity. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, anchor.fm, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 42: THE ROAD FROM SESAME STREET TO HER OWN MEDIA COMPANY
It's not just books anymore. Content creator Tish Rabe talks about how she established her own media company with a unique business model and offers tips to aspiring content creators. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or wherever. you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 43: ARE YOU STRESSED OUT ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE?
Psychologist Wendy Greenspun provides insight into this anxiety around an issue that can affect all aspects of our lives, including tips and resources for managing our anxiety. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 44: FROM ROCKETTE TO REVEREND
Reverend Adriene Thorne takes us on her journey from dancer to the first African American woman to be Senior Minister at New York City's iconic Riverside Church. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
EPISODE 45: ONE YEAR LATER: THE UKRAINE WAR
Ukraine and Russia expert, Professor Alexander Motyl of Rutgers University, provides an analysis of the current situation and its complexities. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts. This interview took place on March 1, 2023.