Let Me Tell You...With Joan Hamburg

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New York’s “First Lady of Radio”, Joan Hamburg, talks about anything and everything. From interviewing some of today’s biggest celebrities to checking out the newest hits on Broadway, she’s here to tell it all to you.

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    • May 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Broadway Bound | 04-31-23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 9:05


    Let me tell you... how to take advantage of what NYC has to offer! Today on Let Me Tell You... with Joan Hamburg, Joan talks about what you can do this spring in New York. Broadway, open air markets, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Crackpot Aging | 04-23-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 5:24


    Let me tell you... about aging with grace. Some do, some don't. Listen to Let Me Tell You.. With Joan Hamburg. New episodes every Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Malt Milk Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 11:38


    Let Me Tell You… about the Malt Milk Machine! Today's edition of “Let Me Tell You”, Joan talks about how her mom became the Queen of the neighborhood by making ice cream from a malt machine. Plus, Joan compares how dieting used to be back then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tuna Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 7:21


    Description: Let Me Tell You… about how I got started! Today's edition of “Let Me Tell You”, Joan talks about how she got started in the radio business, and the idea of, “think tuna fish”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pictures From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 22:32


    Let Me Tell You... about Danny Burstein! Today's edition on "Let Me Tell You", Joan talks with Actor Danny Burstein to discuss the play from Broadway, "Pictures from Home". With an important element that is near and dear to both Joan and Danny's hearts, family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bad Buffet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 5:06


    Let Me Tell You... about Buffets! Today's edition on "Let Me Tell You", Joan talks on taking her listeners to a trip in Turkey. As they go to a Buffett spot, she warns them not to eat any of the food since they would get sick. Did they listen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Underground Donut Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 5:42


    Let Me Tell You... about Donuts! Today's edition on "Let Me Tell You", Joan talks on the Underground Donut Tour. A donut shop in the city where you can have amazing donuts, socialize with other people and just feel amazing about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Super Bowl Sunday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 6:03


    Let Me Tell You... about Hotdogs & Beans! Today's edition on "Let Me Tell You", Joan talks on Super Bowl Sunday and the food types of food she has to make every year when the Big Game comes around. Also, to join in on the excitement, and what to celebrate in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Arthur Schwartz Drops By! | 02-06-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 25:07


    Arthur Schwartz was the restaurant critic and executive food editor of the New York Daily News for 18 years. Today he is dropping by "Let Me Tell You..." to talk with Joan about all things New York food. What makes it a true Jewish Deli? Where was the Ruben Sandwich really conceived? Does it have swiss on it? Your stomach will rumble during this week's edition of "Let Me Tell You...". Join Joan and Arthur for a delicious conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Happy Lunar New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 11:48


    Let Me Tell You... all about the Lunar New Year! On this edition of "Let Me Tell You...", Joan Hamburg talks with the President of the Museum of Chinese in America, Nancy Yao about the cultural significance of the Lunar New Year. Joan and Nancy chat all about the tradition, superstition and, of course, the cuisine of Lunar New Year. It is all here on "Let Me Tell You..." ! Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Shopping Tips with Maxine Builder, Editor of The Strategist | 12-11-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 15:31


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    Thanksgiving Dinner; Let's Dish | 11-21-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 11:19


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    Andrew Polk's Story | 11-14-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 22:31


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    Talking About Career Changes with Diane Sokolow | 11-07-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 18:47


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    Pasta Grannies with Vicky Bennison | 10-30-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 22:00


    Joan Hamburg meets with author Vicky Bennison who wrote the cookbook "Pasta Grannies" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Tricks to Making Treats | 10-24-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 12:39


    Let Me Tell You... About a wonderful fall treat that you can make at home! Today on Let Me Tell You with Joan Hamburg, Joan tells you how to make a delicious pumpkin snack for you and your loved ones this fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A True Friend Indeed | 10-17-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 7:06


    Let Me Tell You .... about the nicest person in the world. The First Lady of New York Radio sits down to eulogize the late Bernard McGuirk and tells some of her best stories and interactions with Bernie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Life of The Spider Woman | 10-01-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 24:57


    Let Me Tell You .... about theater! The First Lady of New York Radio sits down with legendary Tony Award Winning Broadway actress Chita Rivera as she talks about her life on stage from her iconic roles in the original Broadway casts of Chicago, West Side Story, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Simple and Easy Cooking with Melissa Clark | 08-22-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 17:04


    Let Me Tell You .... about my favorite thing, food! New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark, who has written over 40 cookbooks, joins me to discuss what she's cooking up in her kitchen. A simple ingredient, like tomatoes, can transform a dish. Plus Melissa and I reminisce about our alma mater, easy recipes, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Does Hugh Hefner Have To Do With This? | 05-23-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 16:06


    Let Me Tell You… What Does Hugh Hefner Have To Do With This? Joan Hamburg sits down with Howard Distinguished Endowed Professor of Media Management and Law at the University of Tennessee Stuart N. Brotman about his new book “The First Amendment Lives On: Conversations Commemorating Hugh M. Hefner's Legacy of Enduring Free Speech and Free Press Values.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jesse Green: Theatre Critic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 14:48


    Let Me Tell You... what Broadway shows you should see, what shows have Tony winning potential, and what shows you're really going to love! This week on Let Me Tell You... with Joan Hamburg, Joan talks to New York Times Theatre Critic, Jesse Green. This Tony season, it is a whole different ball game than usual. Joan and Jesse break down the Broadway line-up and tell you all about what is hot on the Great White Way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Happy Mothers' Day! | 05-08-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 9:15


    Let Me Tell You... Happy Mothers' Day! Joan shares memories of her mother and the gifts and sacrifices that her mother made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Melissa Rivers | 04-25-2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 23:25


    Let Me Tell You... Joan Hamburg is joined by Melissa Rivers, daughter of legendary comedian Joan Rivers, to talk about her new book "Lies my Mother Told Me," and goes in detail about mother's legacy, their relationship, their joint reality TV show, and more. It's all here! This week on Let Me Tell You with Joan Hamburg.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stay Protected, Get Boosted | 4-18-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 9:51


    Let me tell you… tough times don't last, but tough people do. On this week's edition of Let Me Tell You… with Joan Hamburg, Joan discusses the importance of staying healthy and vaccinated during the spring and the holiday season. With the warm weather approaching, family and friends will want to gather and celebrate life. Joan reiterates the importance of staying healthy around friends and family as the world goes back to normal but the pandemic continues. It's all here! This week on Let Me Tell You with Joan Hamburg.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Stall Shower Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 12:36


    Let Me Tell You... how supply chain issues creep into every aspect of our lives, including (but not limited to) the luxury bathroom installation industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New York is on the Rebound!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 9:22


    Let Me Tell You... New York is on the rebound and there is light at the end of this wintry tunnel. As Spring rolls in, New York is blooming and so is the Great White Way. Listen to Let Me Tell You... as Joan gives you an update on what is upcoming on Broadway and what is happening around the City of New York.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New Life in the Belly of the Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 13:27


    Let Me Tell You…Spring has sprung. It's comforting and soothing to see new life blossom every year around this time. But this year, the tulips and daffodils in Joan's backyard garden have met an untimely demise. Deer are the culprit, but Joan isn't going to let them bring her down. Plus, Joan has the details on a new tavern in New York City that you must check out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Conversation with Harlan Coben

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 27:39


    Let Me Tell You… about a book you won't be able to put down, food you won't be able to keep your hands off of, and a conversation you won't be able to pull away from. Today on Let Me Tell You… with Joan Hamburg, Joan talks with one of America's most famous thriller writers. It seems he is out every year with a brand new book. His name is Harlan Coben and his new novel is one you are not going to be able to stop reading.  Plus, with all the terrible things happening in the Ukraine, it's time to show support by revisiting a Ukrainian restaurant that has been around for ages.  Join Joan and Harlan for an exciting edition of Let Me Tell You.. ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Saint Patrick's Day: A New York Tradition is Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 9:59


    On this special St. Paddy's Day edition of Let Me Tell You... with Joan Hamburg, Joan helps you out with your St. Patrick's Day plans. Whether it's getting an early start with an authentic Irish breakfast, finding a historic Irish pub in NYC, or making delicious Irish cuisine at home, everyone is Irish in New York City on Saint Patrick's Day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Finding Comfort in Troubling Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 10:00


    Let Me Tell You... about finding comfort in troubling times.  Everyone is witnessing, watching, and feeling what is going on in Ukraine. In New York City, we have a very large Ukrainian population. One way New Yorkers are showing their support of the Ukrainian people is by lining up around the block to dine at a little Ukrainian restaurant in the East Village. There you can find stuffed cabbage, soups, homemade cheeses and so much more. Also, Joan discusses how the symbol of the sunflower has become representative of the spirit of the people of Ukraine.  It's all here on Let Me Tell You... with Joan Hamburg  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jane Brody Says Farewell to the New York Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 27:05


    Let Me Tell You...about Jane Brody. Jane just announced her retirement from the New York Times. Ms. Brody joined The Times in 1965 covering science, nutrition, and health! A life well spent and much learned! Jane and Joan Hamburg discuss Jane's incredible career, her latest article, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Behind the Music with Melissa Errico

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 23:30


    Let Me Tell You....all about Melissa Errico's brand new album! The Tony Award-nominee began to work on her album during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Her album, Out Of The Dark: The Film Noir Project, has just been released! Check out concerts in your area by going to melissaerrico.com. Hear about Melissa's new work of art, life during the pandemic, and more with Joan Hamburg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Let's Be Normal People Again! | 2-14-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 4:53


    Let Me Tell You... life in the pandemic might soon be over! On this edition of Let Me Tell You... with Joan Hamburg, many experts are saying that the pandemic may soon be over. And although we may have heard that tale told before, this time it seems like a real possibility. Also, Joan reflects on football championships in the past, how we used to watch the game and celebrate with family and friends. This week on Let Me Tell You... t's all about remembering the past, while simultaneously, looking forward to the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Catching Up with Lisa Ling | 2-6-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 21:16


    Let Me Tell You... what Lisa Ling is up to. Lisa does it all. As a journalist, television personality, and author, she is a true renaissance woman. She is the host of This Is Life with Lisa Ling on CNN and on this episode of "Let Me Tell You..." , Joan and Lisa discuss the different stories and profiles featured on the her television show. Plus so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    We Want Our City Back | 1-30-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 14:08


    Let Me Tell You... about getting through hard times. From the overall experience of a two-plus year pandemic, to the rise in crime and fear in our great city, to cooking your way through the trials and tribulations of this crazy world. On this week's edition of "Let Me Tell You...", Joan Hamburg discusses cooking with family, how meatballs used to be made, and a brand new HBO series called "The Gilded Age". It's all here on the "Let Me Tell You... with Joan Hamburg"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    It's Catch Up Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 21:57


    Let Me Tell You... what Jill Rappaport is up to these days. It's all about animals, family, and show business! Only on Let Me Tell You... With Joan Hamburg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Salad Top That! | 1-16-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 39:30


    Let Me Tell You... about enjoying the little things during this crazy time in all of our lives. Food, nature, friends, family. Speaking of family, Marjorie Margolies drops by Let Me Tell You... to talk all about her new book And How Are the Children?: Timeless Lessons from the Frontlines of Motherhood. All that, plus! a fantastic foodie segment about a new, delicious, wonderful salad topper from a local company! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    No Complaints from Sharon Gless!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 26:06


    Let Me Tell You.. what legendary television actress Sharon Gless is up to in 2022. The "Cagney & Lacey" and "Queer as Folk" actress has a wonderful new memoir out titled, "Apparently There were Complaints". Sharon Gless tells Joan all about her career as a pioneer for all women in television, how life in sunny Miami is treating her and much more! It's all here on Let Me Tell You... with Joan Hamburg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Standing on Top of History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 12:51


    Let Me Tell You... what you might be standing on top of! Joan Geismar joins "Let Me Tell You" to tell us all about the vibrant history just below our feet in New York City.  Joan H. Geismar, Ph.D., an archaeological consultant, has been a practicing urban archaeologist in the New York-metropolitan area since 1981. Century old ships, burial grounds, and treasure among ancient trash. It is all here on this week's episode of "Let Me Tell You...".

    Standing on Top of History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 13:36


    Let Me Tell You... what you might be standing on top of! Joan Geismar joins "Let Me Tell You" to tell us all about the vibrant history just below our feet in New York City.  Joan H. Geismar, Ph.D., an archaeological consultant, has been a practicing urban archaeologist in the New York-metropolitan area since 1981. Century old ships, burial grounds, and treasure among ancient trash. It is all here on this week's episode of "Let Me Tell You...". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 10:10


    Let Me Tell You... all about the current state of the pandemic with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Joan and Dr. Walensky discuss the Omicron Variant, whether or not you should get your booster, what we can expect in the near future, and how to stay safe this holiday season. All here, this week on Let Me Tell You with Joan Hamburg!

    CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 10:55


    Let Me Tell You... all about the current state of the pandemic with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Joan and Dr. Walensky discuss the Omicron Variant, whether or not you should get your booster, what we can expect in the near future, and how to stay safe this holiday season. All here, this week on Let Me Tell You with Joan Hamburg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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