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Comedians/journalists/NYC-enthusiasts Eitan Levine and Drexton Clemons are on a quest to prove that NYC is NOT DEAD through interviews with the people keeping this city alive.


    • Sep 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Broadway is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 52:57


    It's showtime!! This week, Eitan and Drexton interview acclaimed Broadway producer Kevin McCollum and Broadway actor & current star of Mrs. Doubtfire Rob McClure about what happened when their show was shut down during previews for "two weeks" and what it's been like to restart production. Then, they speak to Broadway actor Stanley Martin about the current state of Broadway and how Hamilton has affected it. Special thanks to our sponsor B&H! For all your audio & visual needs, go to https://www.bhphotovideo.com.

    Working Out is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 40:15


    Got that pandemic 15? So do a lot of us. This week, we set out to talk to industry professional about the fitness industry during the pandemic. We talk to Joe Mauceri, co-founder of The Dad Habit, and Soul Cycle instructor, Ariel Padilla, about the ways gyms adjusted to coronavirus and the fitness trends they're noticing as more people work out from home.. and if they think people will ever return to the gyms.

    Cuomo is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 49:18


    Ding dong! Cuomo is resigning so this week we went out to the streets again to talk to New Yorkers about it.

    Delta is(n't) Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 39:21


    This week we take it to the streets of NYC & go ask New Yorkers the hard hitting questions about the Delta variant, vaccines & if they think we are going into a second lockdown.

    Television is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 56:14


    Is television dead in NYC? With COVID causing major issues for studios and production companies & the need for content greater than ever before, we set talk to industry experts about the television industry in New York City. First, we talk to Michael Davies, President of Embassy Row, hugely successful producer, host of the podcast and TV show, Men in Blazers and..... OUR BOSS about his career and how his company adjusted to producing television in the pandemic. Then, we talk to writer and comedian, Josh Gondelman, about his experience working on Desus and Mero during COVID and how their production shifted. This episode is sponsored by B&H! Do you want to make your own TV show? You can! Just go to https://www.bhphotovideo.com. They have all the equipment to get you started.

    Dating is Dead: The Sequel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 35:39


    It's a waxed and vaxxed summer baby! We're following up our first episode to see how dating culture has flourished post lockdown. Is this the summer of relationships or the summer of hookups? We went out to the streets of NYC to ask the people and get the answer straight from the source. Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Fashion is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 44:11


    Is fashion dead in NYC? This week we explore what's happened to the fashion industry in New York City over the past year. Is tie-dye still all the rage? Will people start buying real pants? We talk to celebrity fashion stylist, Sarah Clary, and retail merchandising expert Lauretta Cunningham to get their take on NYC's fashion industry. Plus, a recording from our weekly live show! Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Leslie King

    Entrepreneurship is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 49:06


    Money makes no sense anymore and New York is still dealing with that K-shaped recovery... so what does that mean for the Entreprenueirual capital of the world?? We speak with Financial Contributor Jill Gonzalez and ChillHouse owner Cyndi Ramirez to find out If Entrepreneurship in NYC is Dead. SPONSORED BY B&H BABY!!!!! Go to bhphotovideo.com for all your Photo & Video needs. They ship nationwide! Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Leslie King

    Elections Are Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 34:46


    In honor of the mayoral election, Drexton and Eitan hit the streets of New York to see if anyone knows wtf Ranked Choice Voting is and Guage how much this city hates Andrew Yang. IT'S THE NYC IS DEAD ELECTION SPECIAL, BABY!!!!!! Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Sports are Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 43:03


    Are Sports Dead in NYC? This week, we talk with Senior National Writer for http://FoxSports.com, Good Morning Football, GQ, and co-author of NYT Best Seller, 'Out of the Blue' Peter Schrager about the return of sports to New York. We also speak with Wes, who is a member of a "play-for" football league in Harlem. Like all our golden podcasts, this episode features an excerpt from our live show in Central Park! Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    God is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 41:42


    Is God Dead in NYC? This week we talk with Pastor Porsha Gates about how the church is failing to connect with people in a post-corona world and how social media now interacts with religion. We also speak with Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone about the Jewish response to Coronavirus shutting Synagogues and the social Justice marches of 2020. This show also features an excerpt from our LIVE SHOW in Central Park! Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Comedy is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 41:07


    Is comedy in NYC dead? We speak with comedian Matthew Broussard and Stand Up NY owner Dani Zoldan about how the city's comedy scene is rebounding in the wake of 2020. This episode also features a live recording from our Central Park show with comedian Jeff Wright. Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Weed Is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 42:38


    Is Weed in NYC dead?? On this week's episode, we explore NYCs marijuana industry as it goes "full rec legal" under new Cuomo legislation. We talk to Christina Ianuzzi from the CWCB cannabis expo and Illy the head of PR for NYC's famous WeedWorld shop. This episode also features a recording from our live show with comedian Laura High. Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Nightlife is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 43:27


    Is Nightlife in NYC dead?? On this episode, we talk with Schuyler Quinn about the state of the high-end bottle service industry in New York. We also talk to Melissa Meier from Kings County Distillery, who turned their moonshine business into a hand sanitizer company to stay alive in Covid. Plus a recording from our live show in Central Park! Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Real Estate is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 43:18


    NYC has been in a K-shaped recovery post-coronavirus. While market trends are improving for sellers and buyers, many renters have been struggling to pay the bills; some even going on rent strikes. Which begs the question, is real estate in NYC dead? This week we speak to real estate agent Eric Goldie and rent striker Alex Kayhart about their experiences. Also, there's stand up from comedian Michael Hirsh from our live show in Central Park. Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Policing is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 45:10


    On this week's episode we discuss whether policing in NYC is dead. We speak to comedian/activist Luis Galilei about his thoughts on police reform... we also speak to an anonymous officer about the "Defund The Police" movement and the issues she sees with NYPD's training program. This episode also features cop stories from comedians Maddy Smith and Alan Massenburg. Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Restaurants are Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 40:44


    On this week's episode, we discuss if the NYC Restaraunt industry is dead. We speak to viral food shop Comfortland employee Matthew about what it was like running a restaurant during the pandemic and how tipping has changed... we also spoke with Jake Dell-- the owner of Katz's deli about the history of deli culture, changing their business model in the face of Covid 19 and the infamous "When Harry Met Sally" moan--This is NYC is Dead. Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    The MTA is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 48:42


    On this week's episode, we discuss if the NYC Subway System is dead. We speak to MTA worker Joanna about the state of the subway and which train station she hates the most... we also followed a bunch of Showtime subway dancers to ask light feet culture, policing and making money off tourists in America's busiest transit system. Sit down, get comfortable and stand clear of the closing doors please. This is NYC is Dead. Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    Dating is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 45:21


    In this episode of NYC is Dead, Eitan and Drexton do a deep dive into the NYC dating world to find out once and for all if the city's dating scene is dead. Cop a Telly, sit back, relax, and swipe right into our very first episode!! Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley Editor: Maureen Biegas

    NYC is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 1:56


    Comedians/journalists/NYC-enthusiasts Eitan Levine and Drexton Clemons are on a quest to prove that NYC is NOT DEAD through interviews with the people keeping this city alive.

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