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On this week's episode, founder of The Footlight Presents, Laura Regan, tells us about her bachelorette party that happened to be the same night her band broke up live on stage!Check out Laura on InstagramHave fun like LauraDonate to The Footlight Presents (they're a 501c3!)Become a Footlight monthly member, buy their merch, and attend their Pride Cabaret event this Sunday!This week's Rachel's Recs: Ph7 Nail Salon & Golden Tree Nails & SpaWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, creative director and artist, Louis, tells us about the time his old pals visited New York and they had quite a go of it with stops in Buswhick, Bed Stuy, Dumbo, LES, Greenpoint, and more! Check out Louis on InstagramHave fun like LouisDonate to Release RecoveryThis week's Rachel's Recs: Elsewhere rooftop & the Dou Dou shot from HudaListen to Vishwas' episode RIPWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, comedy writer (and my friend!) Edward Barbini tells us about a perfect summer day he spent swimming in Broad Channel, drinking beers, going to a Mets game, having dinner with friends, and more! Check out Edward on InstagramHave fun like EdwardDonate to Amazin' Mets FoundationThis week's Rachel's Recs: taco trucks off the Jefferson L & Kellogg's Diner?What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, podcast production queen, Arielle Nissenblatt, tells us about the time (or three) she participated in The Great Saunter around the entire perimeter of Manhattan!Check out Arielle on Instagram and her newsletter EarbudsHave fun like ArielleDonate to Shore walkers NYCThis week's Rachel's Recs: Bar Veloce & 12th Street AlehouseWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's season nine premiere and 100TH EPISODE, journalist and author, Tyler Wetherall, tells us about the time she did ecstasy with friends at House of Yes and met a boy on the dance floor that she wound up spending the night with!Check out Tyler on InstagramHave fun like TylerDonate to The Center for FictionBuy Tyler's book! & Pic of her on the dance floor that night!This week's Rachel's Recs: Rashid Johnson at Guggenheim & The FrickWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, the cofounder of Doce Mezcal, Gabriela Lawrence, tells us about the time she spent a day gallivanting around New York City with her girlies! Featuring lots of shopping, afternoon drinks, hotel hangs, martinis, meeting a random man who took them back to his mansion, and more!Check out Gabriela on Instagram & DoceHave fun Like GabrielaDonate to NY Common PantryThis week's Rachel's Recs: The Practice Room & the Vineyard SpritzSee you April 16th!! What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, young professional who's #opentowork, Jackson Farmar, tells us about the time he did shrooms on Governor's Island with his brother and started to see the city in a new way!Check out Jackson on InstagramHave fun like JacksonDonate to The Jericho ProjectThis week's Rachel's Recs: our Season Eight Finale Party & all & sundryWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, owner and operator of Scott's Pizza Tours, Scott Wiener, tells us about the time he walked Manhattan from top to bottom with his friend and stopped at food stands, pizza shops, ice cream trucks, and bars along the way!Check out Scott on InstagramHave fun like Scott?Donate to Slice Out HungerThis week's Rachel's Recs: Mano's & GO OUTSIDEWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, Hannah Frishberg, tells us about a night in high school she spent at an abandoned warehouse in Red Hook with friends, booze, foreign exchange students and more!Check out Hannah on Instagram & read her articleHave fun like Hannah?Donate to WNYCThis week's Rachel's Recs: Heartbeat Opera & Hundred Weight Ice and YouTube videoWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, artist and coach, Vexta, tells us about the time she got hired to do the artwork for Governor's Ball on her birthday! She invited friends to help out, gifted them VIP passes, and then slipped a hundred to a random van driver to take them around Brooklyn all night!Check out Vexta on InstagramHave fun like VextaDonate to Make The Road NYThis week's Rachel's Recs: Criterion Collection's "New York Love Stories" collection & a snack plate from Eataly, She Wolf, Sahadi's, Ridgewood Pork Store, and wine from Astor!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, the founder of Aroastia Coffee, Andy Hollander, tells us about the time he saw his first live show post-COVID in Queens and realized there was still hope and fun to be had in NYC! Check out Andy on InstagramHave fun like Andy and see the SubtonicsDonate to City HarvestThis week's Rachel's Recs: Tableau Vivant at Sculpture Center & Leroy'sWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, fashion and culture writer, Emilia Petrarca, tells us about when she rented a trolley for her birthday and all of her friends in Greenwood Cemetery!Check out Emilia on Instagram and her Substack, ShopratHave fun like EmiliaDonate to Housing Worksa pic of Emilia at the cemetery!This week's Rachel's Recs: Donate to the owners of City Chemist in Williamsburg, City Chemist in LIC & Northside PharmacyWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, bartender and founder of Continuous Beverage Solutions, Chris Cardone, tells us about the never-ending first date he took his now girlfriend on with stops at Il Buco, Employees Only, Vic's, Raines Law Room, and more!Check out Chris on InstagramHave fun like ChrisDonate to NYC Hospitality Alliance Sign up for Chris' Valentine's-themed cocktail class he's hosting with his girlfriend!This week's Rachel's Rec: your vote, Zimmi's!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, founder of Lit and Lean and Coffee and Chill NYC, Liz Lindenmeier, tells us about the time she attended the 90 Day Fiancé tenth anniversary party in the Meatpacking District and got to meet (and was starstruck by) the stars from the show! Check out Liz on InstagramHave fun like LizDonate to Accent Dance This week's Rachel's Recs: you tell me!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, student, actor, writer, and bartender at Good Guys, Jeremy Rho, tells us about the time he got bamboozled into seeing a standup comedy show in Times Square but wound up having some fun of his own when his friend and he pretended to be a couple celebrating their ten year anniversary!Check out Jeremy on InstagramHave fun like Jeremy? Donate to Comedy Gives BackThis week's Rachel's Recs: Umi Salon & Portale HHWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, the founder of Covert Cocktail Club and Spread Love Tours, Matt Levy, tells us about the time he hosted a family on one of his Brooklyn tours in Sheepshead Bay and had a once-in-a-lifetime experience being invited into someone's home. Check out Matt on InstagramHave fun like MattDonate to New York CaresIf you want to book Matt's upcoming cocktail class on Jan 3rd, DM him!This week's Rachel's Recs: Sunset Blvd on Broadway & Joe AllenWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's season eight premiere episode, creative director and owner of CKC New York, Christopher Korey, tells us about the time he snuck into Bianca Jagger's birthday party at Studio 54!Check out Christopher on InstagramHave fun like Christopher?Donate to The Fortune SocietyThe horse!This week's Rachel's Recs: Blick on 4th Ave. & Dryden Gallery and FramingWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

Surprise... we're rereleasing our season four premiere episode as it features a wildly fun, hilarious Thanksgiving story! Don't forget, we're back for season eight next Wednesday, Dec 4th. Go have some fun this holiday weekend.In this episode, the founder of A Man and His Sandwich food tours, Ben Gollan, tells us about celebrating Thanksgiving as an expat in NYC with your adopted family. Multi-course meals, fancy outfits, speeches, and about 10 hours of drinking throughout Manhattan!Check out Ben on Instagram and Book your own tour!Have fun like BenDonate to City HarvestPicture from Thanksgiving (featuring Scott?)What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's season seven finale episode, media professional, Chris, tells us about going out on New Year's Eve Eve to a pool party at the Grace Hotel- Cirque du Soleil, Catholic radio DJs, and sauna hookups all included! Check out Chris on InstagramHave fun like Chris?Donate to Planned Parenthood NYCThis week's Rachel's Rec: walking Manhattan top to bottom!We'll be back on November 13th, don't forget about us!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, partner of The Commodore, Lucas Walters, tells us about the 2003 Blackout and how he made the most of it by meeting friends in front of their school, walking the bridge to BK, doing shrooms in Williamsburg, walking along the East River waterfront and then heading to Park Slope as the sun came up!Check out Lucas on Instagram and The CommodoresHave fun like Lucas?Donate to ROARThis week's Rachel's Recs: Tommy Cheese & XanaduWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, founder of Tink Media, Lauren Passell, tells us about a Halloween night when her then crush (now husband) drunkenly disappeared in a bear custom and she had to traverse the city to find him!Check out Lauren on InstagramHave fun like LaurenDonate to the LES Girls Clubpic of Lauren and her husband on Halloween night!This week's Rachel's Recs: Sen Saigon & The LocavoreWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, author and humorist, Brett Leveridge, tells us about the time he joked his way into Annie Leibovitz doing a photo shoot with him in the streets of New York for free!Check out Cladrite Radio, Marxfest, and Brett's bookHave fun like Brett?Donate to Bowery MissionThis week's Rachel's Recs: Flushing Ave bike path & Subway Time appWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, Artistic Director of the Gene Frankel Theatre, Thomas R. Gordon, tells us about attending a Shakespeare celebration at the famed Players Club that ends with a members-only jaunt in Gramercy Park!Check out Thomas on InstagramHave fun like ThomasDonate to The Gene Frankel Theatre at 24 Bond ArtsThis week's Rachel's Recs: Deux Chats & The Wallace HotelWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, the founder of Pike, Brandon Heard, tells us about attending the premiere party for his new app at a once-closed New York hotspot. DJ's, swag bags, after parties, and a BK Bridge taxi ride home...Check out Brandon and Pike on InstagramHave fun like BrandonDonate to Friends of The Upper East SideThis week's Rachel's Recs: Abraço & March & KarmaWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, New York City firefighter, Alex Porta, tells us about a July 4th celebration on the roof of a Bushwick loft that includes guests from skateboarders to landlords, to children living in the building, to the FDNY, all enjoying the fireworks together!Check out Alex on InstagramHave fun like Alex?Donate to Friends Of FirefightersThis week's Rachel's Recs: Volunteering with New York Cares, Riding the FerryWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, artist and writer, Zach Grear, tells us about a summer day spent day-drinking through Brooklyn that ends with a live New Order concert and a makeout sesh!Check out Zach on InstagramHave fun like ZachDonate to The Leslie-Lohman Museum of ArtThis week's Rachel's Recs: US Open & Saraghina CaffeWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, bar manager and co-host of the FOH podcast, Kelly Sullivan, tells us about the time she made a day of going to The Rockaways with no plans, and wound up on a party subway car home! Check out Kelly and FOH on InstagramHave fun like KellyDonate to RWCFThis weeks Rachel's Recs: St. Jardim & grace landWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, actress trapped in a corporate marketer's body, Tanya Fazal, tells us about the time she went to a bar to apply for a job, struck up a convo with a patron, went to a concert with him instead, and found out that new friend was Micheal Imperioli!Check out Tanya on InstagramHave fun like Tanya? Donate to La MamaThis week's Rachel's Recs: Summer Streets and The Crosby BarWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, 85-year-old TikTok star and author, Annie Korzen, tells us about growing up in New York City and about the time she stumbled on a street fair on the Upper West Side filled with people dancing in the street to music from none other than Tito Puente!Check out Annie on TikTokHave fun like Annie? Donate to the B+ FoundationBuy Annie's book!!This week's Rachel's Recs: Summer Streets & The Commodore IIWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's season seven premiere, actor and voiceover artist, Joe Petersen, tells us about about taking the "10" theme of his 30th birthday to extremes. Including beers in Prospect Park, a scavenger hunt, dive bars in Brooklyn, new friends, random tattoos, and more!Check out Joe on InstagramHave fun like JoeDonate to Broadway CaresThis week's Rachel's Recs: our Season Seven Premiere Party tomorrow & TongWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

PLEASE fill out our subscription survey!! Would love to hear from YOU.On this week's episode, beverage director at Virginia's, Clay Sears, tells us about getting called on stage to perform at Mercury Lounge during a Little Stranger sold-out show! Check out Clay on Instagram & at Virginia's and Romeo'sHave fun like ClayDonate to ROAR New YorkVideo of Clay performing at the show!This week's Rachel's Recs: Aldo Sohm Wine Bar & Greenacre ParkWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, manager at Alex Mill, Camryn Self, tells us about waking up early with all her clothes on and deciding to make the most of it by heading out to the Brooklyn Bridge... with a few surprise experiences and guests along the way!Check out Camryn on InstagramHave fun like Camryn?Donate to The Brooklyn Bridge ParkThis week's Rachel's Recs: The Conservatory Garden & Barney GreengrassAnd the Rachel's Recs Google Map!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, singer and songwriter, Emmy Jo, tells us about having a childhood dream come true of attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!Check out Emmy Jo on Instagram and her music on SpotifyHave fun like Emmy JoDonate to Kids Rock for KidsThis week's Rachel's Recs: a CitiBike Story & a Croatian Supper ClubEmmy Jo at the parade with her husband & with friendsThey Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, student and aspiring journalist, Tammy Frieson, tells us about spending her budget for the week on tickets to see Catherine Russell at Birdland Jazz with friends! Check out Tammy on InstagramHave fun like TammyDonate to The Center for Reproductive RightsThis week's Rachel's Recs: Anabel Basin & Noguchi MuseumThey Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, the cofounder of PodPitch, Parker Olson, tells us about meeting a girl he really likes only to have the pressure and stress of New York City get in the way! Check out Parker on InstagramHave fun like Parker?Donate to NYC Kids RiseThis week's Rachel's Recs: WiFi in the parks, Bud Smith's SubstackThey Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

On this week's episode, founder of NWCMR, Megan Keaveny, tells us about starting a lovely New York City day with an IUD appointment and deciding to make a day of it by getting drinks with her crush, rooftop hangs with friends, a new outfit, a run-in with dudewithsign, and ending with a James Hype show at Schimanski in Williamsburg!Check out Meg on Instagram and NWCMRHave fun like MegDonate to Open PathOrder from NWCMR's first drop!This week's Rachel's Recs: Bar Blondeau & Union Pizza WorksThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, comedian and NYC it girl, Marley Gotterer, tells us about starting a night out at a friend's parent's brownstone, heading to Stonewall to keep the party going, and then attending a sex party in Chelsea!Check out Marley on Instagram and her show Marley's Mind at Knitting FactoryHave fun like Marley?Donate to Cecilia's Legacy FundThis week's Rachel's Recs: Derek Eller, 47 Canal, Island, Magenta Plains & ForgetmenotThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, artist, Bryony Ella, tells us about taking a long, unplanned walk throughout downtown Manhattan to honor her mother's life with stops for lunch, street musician performances, a Guinness, shopping, and an unexpected, mysterious run-in on the bridge back home!Check out Bryony on Instagram and her project Melting MetropolisHave fun like BryonyDonate to We Act Join one of Bryony's upcoming art walks!This week's Rachel's Recs: Lucali, Mano's, Ops, Louie & Ernie's, & Arturo'sThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, actress, intimacy director, and artist, Elaine Bell, tells us about getting to attend one of her idol's Broadway dance classes shortly after moving to the city!Check out Elaine on Instagram and at Don't Tell Mama on April 2ndHave fun like ElaineDonate to The National Queer TheatreThis week's Rachel's Rec: Wine Week!They Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, musician and violinist, Mia Rose Nardi-Huffman, tells us about deciding to move to New York City, even in the face of a tragic passing. And then about the time she spent a summer day exploring all of New York City with family including stops in Greenpoint, Central Park, the West Village, and an unfortunate but memorable late-night comedy set!Check out Mia Rose on InstagramHave fun like Mia RoseDonate to the Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationThis week's Rachel's Recs: The Whitney Biennial & Astraeus Collective "Hygge"They Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, the producer of Oops The Podcast and new comedian, Ryan Lynch, tells us about "attending" a fashion week event in Brooklyn and getting bombarded by paparazzi!Check out Ryan on InstagramHave fun like Ryan?Donate to Comedy Gives BackRyan's paparazzi. pics. & videoThis week's Rachel's Recs: Portrait Bar & PalmettoThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's season six premiere, restaurant professional, Leila Dayan, tells us about a lovely spring day in NYC that starts with a picnic in Brooklyn, a rooftop hang, dancing in Bushwick, a naked jacuzzi, and a saving grace MTA bus at the end of the night!Check out Leila on InstagramHave fun like LeilaDonate to the Restaurant Workers' Community FoundationThis week's Rachel's Recs: Michael's & going outside!They Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's season five finale episode, cofounder of Mothers Milk, Jennifer Roman-Matito, tells us about an epic night out that features appearances by Kid Cudi, Drake, after-hours bars, dancing, a 7am diner breakfast, and more!Check out Jennifer on Instagram and Mothers MilkHave fun like JenniferDonate to Project BarkadaThis week's Rachel's Rec: our Season Five Finale Party, come! And a pic of my Citi Bike suitcase setup...WE'LL BE BACK FOR SEASON SIX ON MARCH 6TH DON'T FORGET ABOUT US!They Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, host and founder of Drinks First, Ariana Nathani, tells us about her family moving to NYC, growing up between the Upper West and East Side, and her 26th pizza-trolley birthday party with stops at four Brooklyn pizza spots and free adult beverages for the crowd!Check out Ariana on Instagram and Drinks FirstHave. Fun. Like. Ariana.Donate to SakhiTikTok of the bday trolley This week's Rachel's Recs: Taralucci & Praxis GalleryThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, cohost of the Good Children podcast, Andrew Muscarella, tells us about his first-ever Pride in New York City! With stops at Berry Park, Stonewall Inn, the waterfront, and maybe even a good night kiss!Check out Andrew on Instagram and Good ChildrenHave fun like AndrewDonate to Ali Forney CenterThis week's Rachel's Recs: Achilles Heel & Fanelli CafeThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, second-generation owner of Crest Hardware, Joe Franquinha, tells us about his family history in the neighborhood, bringing back the beloved Crest Hardware Art Show and getting an unexpected invite to a Lee Quinones art show with special appearances from Luis Guzman and Rosie Perez!Check out Joe on Instagram and Crest HardwareHave fun like Joe?Donate to Brooklyn Youth Sports ClubThis week's Rachel's Recs: The Swan Room & Past LivesThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, author and whiskey expert, Kurt Maitland, tells us about accidentally getting locked out of an apartment but deciding to make the most of it and explore all of Manhattan with some friends!Check out Kurt on Instagram and Manhattan Whiskey ClubHave fun like Kurt? Donate to New York CaresThis week's Rachel's Recs: walking Bank Street & Waverly InnThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, trumpeter and musician, Riley Mulherkar, tells us about visiting New York during his senior year of high school for the Essentially Ellington competition, only to find out he had a last-minute audition at Juilliard, and THEN coming back to play with one of his idols, Wynton Marsalis! Check out Riley on Instagram and more info on his debut album releaseHave fun like RileyDonate to Jazz at Lincoln CenterVideo of Riley's face-off with Wynton!This week's Rachel's Recs: It's A Wonderful Life at IFC Center & John'sThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, voiceover artist, actress, fashion original, and maître d' at The Odeon, Roya Shanks, tells us about remembering who she is and why she loves New York while on a whale-watching excursion in The Rockaways!Check out Roya on Instagram and at The OdeonHave fun like RoyaDonate to NY Marine Rescue CenterThis week's Rachel's Recs: Happy Hour at Decades and riding the busThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, filmmaker and host of Public Opinion, Jack Coyne, tells us about his tour 'o New York bachelor party including multiple stops throughout Queens and a spontaneous run-in with a priest in Coney Island! Check out Jack on InstagramHave fun like JackDonate to The Bowery MissionThis week's budget Rachel's Recs: Nudibranch happy hour and Sao MaiThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

On this week's episode, writer and comedian,  Zach Schiffman, tells us about attending an exclusive premiere party for Cat Cohen at The Georgia Room only to have his night thwarted by his best friend who had a few too many martinis!Check out Zach on Instagram and at his show this FridayHave fun like ZachDonate to the NY Writer's Coalition This week's budget Rachel's Recs: Apero Hour at Le Crocodile, Fermented Grapes tasting, Roti Roll, Shingane, and Hipttix at Roundabout TheatreThey Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website