Podcasts about Big Apple

The Big Apple spits out a worm, Trump attacks California's elections, and Spencer Pratt packs up his dreams of mayoral stardom. This week, Michael Urie lies down on Lovett's couch and analyzes his feelings about Harrison Ford; Kel Cripe lays out a Pride month's worth of regulations in They/Them's the Rules, and we put the show to rest with a nice warm cup of Second Thoughts.

New York City has always had its share of underground mysteries, but this week we're heading straight into the manholes. Reports of so-called "mole people" living beneath the streets have resurfaced, raising questions about what really lurks below the Big Apple. Are there hidden communities thriving in forgotten tunnels, or is this another urban legend that's grown legs and wandered into the darkness?Meanwhile, a very different kind of underground market may have accidentally made its way above ground. A recall has been issued for chocolate gummy bears after they were allegedly found to contain an unexpected ingredient: a prescription-strength erectile dysfunction drug. That's right. Somewhere between snack time and pharmacy time, things got extremely awkward.From hidden civilizations and urban legends to recalled aphrodisiac gummies and accidental pharmaceutical adventures, this week's Hysteria 51 delivers another dose of weird news that's stranger than fiction and significantly harder to explain to your pharmacist.The truth is out there, but you won't find it here.Links & Resources

On Episode 304 of the Remarkable Retail podcast, co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc dig into a busy earnings season, the global forces reshaping retail, and the competitive divides separating winners from also-rans. They open with the department store sector, which Steve frames as "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." Macy's shows incremental progress and Bloomingdale's posts double-digit growth, but Kohl's stays stuck and JCPenney's latest numbers underscore the structural problems dogging traditional operators. The throughline: shifting market share, real estate decisions, and changing consumer behavior keep narrowing the path forward for the format, and the gap between the sector's healthier players and its laggards continues to widen. From there, the hosts turn to retail's brighter turnaround stories. Victoria's Secret keeps building momentum with stronger comps and improved profitability, while Gap Inc. shows how disciplined brand management and sharper product focus can revive a business. They also weigh the intensifying competition among athleisure brands as the category's leaders pull further ahead and the middle of the pack scrambles to keep up. Value retailing is the episode's recurring theme. TJX, Ross Stores, Burlington, and Five Below all posted strong results, reinforcing the durable consumer shift toward value and the treasure hunt. Steve and Michael explore why off-price keeps outperforming while dollar stores wrestle with a tougher customer—and they spotlight Costco, where fuel, membership economics, and traffic-driving loss leaders keep the warehouse club model ahead of much of the sector. Drawing on his recent travels through Portugal and Spain, Steve shares observations on European retail: the distinct dynamics of specialty players, the enduring pull of department stores like El Corte Inglés, and one of the world's most remarkable retail experiences, Livraria Lello in Porto, a bookstore so beloved that shoppers pay admission and book a timeslot just to get in. The episode closes with Walmart's fast-expanding same-day delivery, the rise of faster fulfillment across retail, Saks Global's exit from bankruptcy, and the geopolitical risks looming over supply chains and consumer spending. Michael also previews his visit to T&T Supermarket's first California store—a reminder of how much innovation is still alive in modern grocery. It's a wide-ranging look at a sector where the winners are pulling away and the stragglers are running out of time. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

“If we are teammates working towards same goal, how do we grow apart?”-Channing Crowder  A Friday with the fellas as Ryan, Channing and Fred unpack the blockbuster headlines in sports this week from AJ Brown to Myles Garrett to Odell Beckham Jr to rising star Jared Verse, discussing how each situation could reshape NFL teams, locker rooms, and championship expectations. The Rams going all in, Patriots and Eagles are all the talk and OBJ reunites with his old team to see if the veteran star can shake up the Big Apple once again. From the gridiron to the hardwood, the guys shifts gears to share their thoughts on the NBA Finals, the biggest storylines, the pressure moments, and which players are built for the spotlight when everything is on the line. They make their picks and give respect to both Knicks and Spurs stars for one of the best championship match ups we've seen in years. As always, the conversation goes far beyond sports, as the trio gets real about the things that run them hot, talk why resilience matters when life gets tough, and how success often comes down to refusing to quit when everything points to giving up. They also explore a reality every athlete—and every person—eventually faces: sometimes people grow apart. Whether it's teammates, friends, or family, they discuss how relationships evolve and what it takes to navigate change without losing yourself. With Jay Z popping back out, dropping some new verses- the guys reflect on when legends age out and when to know it's time. Football, basketball, life lessons, laughs, and unfiltered perspective—it's another can't-miss episode of The Pivot Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karmelo Anthony, Henry Nowak, and Graham Platner: these three individuals may be hundreds of miles apart, but the conversations surrounding each one are all evidence of the same problem: the rise of tribalism. In this not-so-laid back Friday edition of 'Will Cain Country,' Will and The Crew examine how these three cases have stoked the flames of the world's political divisions, and what can still be done to turn down the temperature.Plus, Country Music Superstar Chris Janson joins the show to discuss his love for the Big Apple & freedom, and previews the upcoming “PBR Space Cowboys” show which is streaming live June 20th on FOX Nation. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Knicks take game one from the Spurs in San Antonio the Knicks hype train is at a all time high! We go straight to the Big Apple to talk to John Jastremski From SNYTV. Is Jalen Brunson the best free agency signing ever? What does this Knick team mean to the city of New York? What happens from here for the Knicks can they go all the way?

Bayker Mayfield was asked about his contract talks with the Bucs and he said they have came no where close to an extension. Will the Bucs follow the trend of just handing loads of Money to QBs? We end the week with Mic'd Up, and we debate a new segment where we recap everything we talked about from the week! The Knicks take game one from the Spurs in San Antonio the Knicks hype train is at a all time high! We go straight to the Big Apple to talk to John Jastremski From SNYTV.

The long-awaited return of the NBA Finals to the Big Apple will feature an appearance by the president. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The countdown to extinction is almost over, as the NBA season has FINALLY (literally) come to its endgame with a kinda sorta predictable NBA Finals match up, but one that the league has been waited many years to advertise. It will be the Alien himself (generational superstar Victor Wembenyama, fresh off of dethroning the defending champion Thunder) as he leads the San Antonio Spurs against a talented, efficient machine in Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks. Will we see a repeat of their last Finals showdown in 1999 and another monster Spur superstar will tower over all others, or will the Big Apple see their first NBA Championship since 1973? Does this Finals come down to the simple narrative of might over flight, or do the Knicks' surprisingly stout playoff defense have some tricks in store for Wemby and their physical guards? Find out here! So suit up and take it out, Finals-style, with the NBA-Team!

Spurs take down the champs on the road and set up an epic NBA finals matchup against Brunson and the Knicks

Bright Lights, Big City

On today's special episode of Turtle Time - "Amanda's Awakening" - we discuss West Wilson and Kyle Cooke having a 3-hour conversation and then the news that West and Amanda went to Rome to recreate Gladiator. (00:00 - 11:10) And then we dedicate all of our hearts and minds to discussing Part 1 of the Summer House season 10 reunion. (11:10) And then finally we hail a "taxi" to the Big Apple to recap In The City (season 1, episode 2) - "The Milk Man". (01:23:45) If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turtle Time Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And please, if you want to watch some of the fun things we do, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Brennan recap the Conference Finals of both the NBA and NHL playoff matchups. Then they quickly discuss the early stages of the WNBA season, Fulham's win over Newcastle, and the Premier League regulation battle. Cheers!

It's another Carriage House Catch-Up, dybbuks and all! After everything you'd ever need to know about Jewish exorcisms, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on whether or not it's ok to wear a Jewish head scarf if you're not Jewish, what to do if you're booked on the most infamous cruise line in the world, and how to handle spilling a coworker's secret. (Bryan)'s Off-Broadway debut is coming up in July, and if you're in New York it is NOT to be missed! ARE YOU MAD AT ME, a smash hit at Edinburgh, is coming back to the Big Apple bigger and better than ever. Go to areyoumadatmeshow.com and use code IMSORRY for $10 off your ticket to the first two weeks of the run, available exclusively to listeners of Ask Ronna! Sponsor: Take comfort in Born Shoes! They're the prefect mix of stye and comfort, and you can get 15% off and free ground shipping on a full priced pair when you go to bornshoes.com and use the promo code RONNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mason talks with Erik Skopil of Ducks Territory about the Jets' newest TE, Kenyon Sadiq! Erik discusses: -Sadiq's family and high school career -What led Sadiq to Oregon -Fighting for playing time as a true freshman -Ascent in 2024 and 2025 -Role in helping to get Oregon to the college football playoff -Durability and character -Culture shock? -Good fit with the Jets? and much more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 303 of Remarkable Retail, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc deliver a sharp, fast-moving episode built around a single conviction from one of retail's most influential retailers: the future is people-led and tech-enabled. Chris Nicholas, former President & CEO of Sam's Club and now President & CEO of Walmart International — a global operation spanning 18 countries, 5,700 stores, and over 500,000 employees shares how humanity and technology are intertwined to drive growth. In this encore interview, Chris makes the case that retail innovation isn't about replacing people with technology. It's about using AI and digital tools to strip out friction, empower associates, and build better member experiences. Technology serves the human, not the other way around. Chris unpacks Sam's Club's nearly $90 billion membership-driven model and explains why the warehouse club sector keeps gaining momentum worldwide. He goes deep on the "club of the future" strategy — including the closely watched Grapevine, Texas location with computer vision-powered exits, Scan & Go checkout, AI-enabled shopping, and a radically redesigned store built around convenience, inspiration, and engagement. His core belief: consumers everywhere want the same things — value, convenience, innovation, and experiences that genuinely improve their lives. Before the interview, the hosts break down a blockbuster earnings week. Walmart posts another massive quarter, adding a staggering $18 billion in quarterly revenue while investing aggressively in price to hold share against inflation. Target delivers one of its strongest quarters in years, a sign its turnaround may finally be gaining traction. TJX proves resilient yet again as off-price rides the consumer "stampede to value." Home Depot and Lowe's, meanwhile, keep struggling in a sluggish housing and renovation market as higher rates squeeze big-ticket spending. The episode closes with Shein's surprising acquisition of Everlane — which Steve calls "where irony goes to die," given Everlane's brand built on radical transparency. Steve and Michael also dig into rising bond yields and the broader implications of AI legislation and the growing political clout of major technology investors like Andreessen Horowitz. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Mamdani's election is not the cause of economic decline. Instead, New York City's slide into chaos has been ongoing for many years, and Mamdani promises to make things even worse.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/big-apples-woes-are-not-just-result-one-election

Full episodes of The Secret Podcast are available to paid members of The Bulwark via Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Substack.Sarah is in the City of Angels; JVL is in the Big Apple;) and they have A LOT to catch up on. Gas is at $4.65. Trump is at -22 in the latest Fox poll. The Senate said no to the billi for his ballroom.Oh, and maybe we're going to do regime change in Cuba soon?Plus: They recap the California live shows and go deep on Tina Peters.Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to https://quince.com/thenextlevel for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 

Big Ben heads to the Big Apple and immediately suffers a fashion faceplant worthy of a Manhattan walk of shame. On this Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben shares tales from the naked city that never sleeps while chasing his older brother around New York like an overcaffeinated tourist with giant bozo the clown shoes that left him as numb as a bug. From rooftop parks, legendary pizza and bagel stops to numb feet and urban chaos, Maller pulls back the curtain on his life outside the overnight microphones. Ben also reveals why he gets emotionally attached to the eccentric late-night callers who become part of his extended radio family — and why he starts worrying when longtime characters suddenly disappear from the airwaves. Subscribe, follow, and help keep the Pirate Ship sailing. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com ... Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and on Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben heads to the Big Apple and immediately suffers a fashion faceplant worthy of a Manhattan walk of shame. On this Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben shares tales from the naked city that never sleeps while chasing his older brother around New York like an overcaffeinated tourist with giant bozo the clown shoes that left him as numb as a bug. From rooftop parks, legendary pizza and bagel stops to numb feet and urban chaos, Maller pulls back the curtain on his life outside the overnight microphones. Ben also reveals why he gets emotionally attached to the eccentric late-night callers who become part of his extended radio family — and why he starts worrying when longtime characters suddenly disappear from the airwaves. Subscribe, follow, and help keep the Pirate Ship sailing. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com ... Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and on Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's special episode of Turtle Time - "Bye Bye House" - we begin by discussing the In The City premiere party in New York City as well as Andy Cohen's trip to the DMV. (00:00 - 22:35) Then we dedicate all of our hearts and minds to discussing the season 10 finale of Summer House - "The Summer Before the Fall" - and recap every single moment in it. (22:35) And then we break down the Summer House Season 10 Reunion trailer! (01:26:30) And then finally we hail a "taxi" to the Big Apple to recap the season 1 premiere of In The City. (01:38:30) If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turtle Time Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And please, if you want to watch some of the fun things we do, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In yet another hysterical installment from this show, a young woman has the temerity to venture to the big city from her idyllic suburban life and immediately pays the price for that transgression. This being Law & Order: SVU, that price makes her a special victim. Here, a topsharking for hire--don't worry, we didn't know what that meant either--goes sideways real fast because Warren Leight's New York is teeming with monsters, and that's especially true at Wild Yaks shows. Don't worry, though, because Connecticutians do not get off scot-free here. The Big Apple may be scary, but the Constitution State is rotten to the core.Music:Divorcio Suave - “Munchy Business”Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Tony B, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Suzanne B, Tim Y, John P, John W, Elia S, Lily, Sarah L, Melsa A, Alyssa C, Johnathon M, Tiffany C, Brian B, Whitney C, Alex, Jannicke HS, Erin M, Melissa H, Olivia, Holly F, Karina H, Zak B, Karyn R, Summer S, Matt, and Elyse R - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our other podcast diving into long unseen films of our guests' youth: Unkind Rewind at our website or on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh discussing Jackie Brown, The Love Witch, The Long Goodbye, and Bugonia with the fine folks at Movie Night Extravaganza, debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast, and talking SVU/OC and Psych (five eps in all) on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comYou can also call in and leave a voicemail at (507) 479-6440 and have your message played on the show.Next New Episode: Season 1, Episode 11 "Bad Blood"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

The first round is in the books, and it's time to separate the reaches from the absolute home runs. In this episode, we are breaking down my Top 5 Picks of the First Round (plus a critical honorable mention) to determine which front offices put on a drafting clinic.We aren't just looking at draft position. To find the true winners of Day 1, we are measuring every pick against five strict value metrics:Pure Value & Steals: Did a top-tier talent slide right into their lap?Draft Aggression: Did they have to give up capital to move up and get their guy?Scheme & Roster Fit: How smoothly does their tape translate to their new coordinator's system?Need Fulfillment: Did the pick directly solve the roster's biggest structural weakness?The Ceiling: What is the absolute highest developmental peak for this player?From franchise-altering safety play in the Big Easy and Big Apple to dominant trenches in the AFC, we rank the best of the best.

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla explains why President Trump isn't going to be convinced to make a peace deal with Iran unless it ensures that Tehran can never rebuild its nuclear capabilities. Fox News Real Estate contributor Katrina Campins gives her take on the war New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is waging against billionaires in the Big Apple. PLUS, Fox Business Correspondent Madison Alworth sheds light on a few of the major issues with Mamdani's planned city-run grocery stores. [00:00:00] Trump holds off on striking Iran for now [00:38:05] More fraud revelations in California [00:56:40] Katrina Campins [01:15:10] Mamdani announces second city-run grocery store [01:33:10] Madison Alworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 302 of Remarkable Retail, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc sit down with Eric Sadi, Co-President, North America at Simon Property Group, for a long-overdue conversation on what the modern mall has actually become—and why the obituaries keep aging badly. Eric walks through Simon's reimagination strategy: replacing tired anchor boxes with mixed-use destinations that braid together dining, entertainment, fitness, hospitality, and even residential living. He explains why occupancy at the top of the portfolio sits above 96%, why rents and tenant sales keep climbing, and why human connection, discovery, and community still drive the consumer behaviour the algorithms can't replicate. The "third place" isn't a slogan—it's a deliberate redesign of what a shopping centre is for. The conversation also takes on the most misunderstood narrative in retail: why Walmart, Target, Apple, and a new generation of experiential brands keep pouring billions into stores when so much of the growth lives online. The short answer? Stores aren't just sales channels anymore. They're infrastructure, media, and community. The "stores are dying" story is one of the laziest media frames in the business, and Steve and Michael take it apart. Before the interview, the hosts unpack a packed news week: renewed inflation worries as fuel, transportation, and food costs climb again, and what that means for retailer margins; standout earnings from some of the most remarkable performers in the business, including Simon's continued strength, On Running's expanding margins and rising cultural heat, and The RealReal's case that luxury resale is one of the fastest-growing corners of fashion. They also weigh in on GameStop's bid for eBay—and eBay's flat rejection—a strong candidate for dumbest story of the year. Plus Amazon's latest AI moves and what they signal about where the platform wars are headed. The episode closes with Steve wondering whether rising fuel costs will drive more online sales and Michael's specialty grocery discoveries in Los Angeles: Laurel Supply, Gonzalez Northgate Market, and the much-anticipated arrival of T&T. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Ben surprised both Kevin and Chris with his recent review decision: Arthur (1981). Let's take a trip to when Christopher Cross' hit, “Arthur's Theme”, made its way through movie theatre speakers nationwide. This sweet comedy-drama set in the Big Apple's confines, pitting the silly lampooned wiles of upper-class hollowness with the brash honesty of the blue-collar, just comes to depict a man-child's growth to become a true man. An individual with wisdom and fortitude, as he's now found someone to love, his heart caught between the moon and New York City.  Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. Thank you. Please rate us a 5/5, and review us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us. Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched. Ben, Chris, & Kevin Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/

Long weekend extravaganza, Canadiens solve the Sabres in Game 7, Jakub Dobeš rebounds, a little local flavour lifts the Charge past the Victoire in Game 3 and the Jays fall in the Big Apple.

In today's edition of The Update Journal, apparently I've spent most of my life attending cookouts without actually participating in them. We're talking barbecue blindness, the shocking realization that people have been eating brisket and ribs recreationally for years.Then, one piece of fried chicken and a can of Squirt turned into a full existential crisis. Because now I'm sitting here wondering what other flavors I've missed. Is there a secret underground beverage society? Have the rest of you been gatekeeping cream sodas and regional fruit drinks while I've been out here drinking the same three things since 2009?Plus, in The Last Word: we're “roughing it” at Camp Mason for the Urban Dove spring overnight retreat—which mostly means pretending sleeping in a cabin is fun while every bug in New Jersey files a formal request to enter the building. “Getting closer to nature” sounds beautiful until nature starts scratching at the screen door at 2 in the morning.So: meat confessions, soda discoveries, and camping with a carefully managed exit strategy. Because yes, we're outdoors… but we are also counting the days until we're back at home base before Memorial Day weekend.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, An Long Island Rail Road strike could strand nearly 300,000 commuters starting this weekend as five labor unions and MTA leaders are at odds over wage increases for the union workers. At the same time, an electrical fire erupted on the Amtrak tracks at Penn Station, snarling service into the major Midtown hub, officials said. LIRR service was also impacted by the fire, with delays, cancellations and skipped stops reported on multiple lines, according to the MTA's website.Big Apple retailers narrowly avoided having to shell out tens of thousands of dollars in upgrades to their roll-gown gates — as the city has temporarily paused its attempt to begin enforcing an obscure, decades-old law mandating changes to the security barriers this summer.And overseas, China's Xi Jinping warned President Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader's praise for his counterpart.

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details reports that Big Apple first lady Rama Duwaji reportedly curated Spotify playlists with songs that have foulmouthed anti-Israel lyrics — with one bizarrely titled “hungry but sexy for palestine.” The wife of Mayor Zohran Mamdani compiled the playlists targeting the Jewish state following the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack, a new report said — the latest instance of the 28-year-old's radical online behavior coming under scrutiny. In other news of the day, Mayor Mamdani has made recent efforts to reach out to Citadel CEO Ken Griffin according to several sources in the city's business community familiar with those efforts - but the CEO appears in no mood to speak to Mamdani and may be holding out for a public apology for the video Mamdani posted on Tax Day calling out Griffin's $238 million pied-a-terre, and President Trump wrapped up his whirlwind three-day trip to China after tea and lunch with Xi Jinping early Friday Eastern time. The commander-in-chief and his Chinese counterpart discussed a wide range of pressing issues over the course of the historic summit, aimed at shoring up relations between Washington and Beijing and opening up the Communist country to American businesses. Ariella Noveck, Brian Kilmeade, Cherie DeVaux, Dick Jerardi, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Joe Tacopina & K.T. McFarland join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6:00 HOUR: The Tigers get swept in the Big Apple, Jim plays the Schedule Game

A late rally flips the script in a pivotal Game 5 in the NBA playoffs, an overtime winner to end a Stanley Cup playoffs series, a Cup-winning coach is fired by an Original Six team and a pair of MLB stars in the Big Apple leave with injuries. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

This week was a little bit of everything… and honestly that's how life feels right now  We talked about Kristin apparently adding grounds & maintenance to her job title, post-work shopping trips to BJ's Wholesale Club, and why Danna's dogs feel at home at Kristin's house.  We also chatted about concerts, sweet stories about Kristin's grandma, Danna's trip to New York City, and how we are somehow already counting down to Campbell's graduation party (how is that possible?!).  A little chaos, a lot of laughs, and the usual life updates in between. Catch up with us on this week's episode! 

Amazon, Walmart, and Costco aren't just winning—they're pulling away. In episode 301, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc dig into what Steve calls "Retail's Great Concentration": the accelerating shift of sales, traffic, and profit toward a small group of super-scalers. Fresh data shows just six retailers now capturing a disproportionate share of industry growth—and the structural forces behind it, from fulfillment economics to consumer migration toward convenience and value, aren't slowing down. The conversation revisits two of Steve's core frameworks—Death in the Middle and the bifurcation between value/convenience and premium/specialty—and traces how the Great Concentration is the logical next chapter. Central to the discussion is the distinction between buying and shopping: buying is about efficiency, price, and speed; shopping is about inspiration, discovery, and emotional engagement. For mid-market retailers, that distinction is existential. If you can't out-Amazon Amazon, where do you actually create differentiated value? Steve also addresses AI—useful, even transformational, but not a substitute for the human side of retail: experience, service, and genuine connection. In the news: Tapestry delivers strong earnings, with Coach standing out on the strength of sharp customer insights and disciplined brand execution. Warby Parker shows continued profitable growth and store expansion, though slowing momentum raises questions about discretionary spending. Then comes the year's most head-scratching retail story: GameStop's bid for eBay. Steve dissects the financial logic—or conspicuous lack thereof. The hosts also examine Saks Global's restructuring and debate whether the luxury retailer has a credible path to relevance post-bankruptcy. Finally, on the radar: soft travel demand around the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what it may mean for hospitality, tourism, and local retail—plus the return of dynamic pricing, and yes, world peace. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

An infectious disease specialist weighs in, as more Canadians who were on the cruise ship that suffered a hantavirus outbreak return home. It's no secret Canadians have reduced their travel to the U.S. -- but a researcher tells us the boycott is hitting much harder than we can see from border crossings alone. Athletes ran the Palestine Marathon for the first time since 2023 -- and one Palestinian medalist tells us it's not easy to separate sports from politics in the occupied West Bank.A proposed ban on "bromated flour" in New York State would have a major effect on two of the Big Apple's most famous products -- because it's a key ingredient in bagels and pizzas. Amanda Suzuki is a busy hockey fan right now -- because one of her sons is playing in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs, and the other is the captain of the Montreal Canadiens. The black Trans Am from the '80s show "Knight Rider" gets a speeding ticket in New York -- which is strange because it hasn't left an Illinois museum in years. As far as anyone knows...As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that appreciates a self-starter.

Ready for a 2 hour podcast about Sesame Street where the hosts swear? Who wouldn't be?! We're back in the Big Apple baby, hanging out with our, at this point, favorite set of Muppets. How could they not be when their main competition right now is the Faffner Hall Muppets? Those ones look like they get oily t-zones! Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! Kermitment has a Patreon! Running a podcast is deceptively expensive work, so by becoming our Patron, you help us cover those costs and allow us to do funner, cooler stuff in the future! Find out more here! Visit our website to find a link to the Kermitment Patreon and more fun stuff at http://Kermitment.com! If you can't get enough Kermitment, follow @Kermitment.com, where we'll post fun stuff and interact with our listeners! And you can follow each of us individually: Matt: @MatthewGaydos Sam: @im-sam-schultz

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla explains why the left's obsession with identity politics isn't helping them at the ballot box. New York Post financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan sheds light on how New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's philosophy of “taxing the rich” will ultimately stifle innovation and economic growth in the Big Apple. PLUS, Jenny Failla checks in to see what Jimmy and Lincoln have in store for her on Mother's Day. [00:00:00] Redistricting has backfired bigtime on the Dems [00:38:35] Blue state exodus [00:57:10] Lydia Moynihan [01:15:40] AOC says no one can earn $1 billion [01:34:05] Jenny Failla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla calls out the hypocrisy of Democratic lawmakers like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer who are pointing the finger at President Trump for a recent rise in gas prices due to the war in Iran. New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz gives her take on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's counterproductive war of words with billionaires in the Big Apple. PLUS, comedian Ryan Reiss stops by to give his take on why Miami is starting to become a financial hub. [00:00:00] Hypocrisy of Dems fretting over gas prices [00:39:15] Homan addresses mass deportation effort [00:57:50] Karol Markowicz [01:16:20] Chappelle comments on comedy in the age of Trump [01:34:05] Ryan Reiss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voice Of GO(r)D is happy to bring you a conversation with two representatives from the Trucking Association of New York, the state level affiliate of the American Trucking Associations.WHAT?I've recently become acquainted with Mr Mark Stone, a lobbyist with TANY, and thought to myself, well, why not hear from someone on that side of the ledger? Mark brought along his colleague Zach, vice president of government affairs at TANY, and I think we had a very interesting and enlightening discussion on issues in trucking specific to the state of New York, and more specifically, issues facing carriers having to deal with climate zealots and the mandates which plague all of our equipment. My listeners will thoroughly enjoy hearing about the higher level discussions which go on in attempting to mitigate the effects of such mandates; Mark and Zach go into great length on the details.We also discuss issues peculiar to operating in New York City, such as managing traffic flows, or at least trying to, hauling trash out of the city, and the delicate dance of co-operating with everyone else on the roads of the Big Apple.Later in the show, we touch on Mark's gig at a Volvo dealer not far from me, and some of the peculiarities of their equipment, and its seeming preparation for autonomous operations.Mark and Zach are great and you should follow them on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-miller-356a7813/https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstone54ab/TANY website - https://nytrucks.org/As mentioned in the intro and near the end of the show, I was recently invited to give a presentation on my book and issues facing the American trucker in 2026 at the hallowed halls of Cornell University.It was recorded for your benefit, check it out -https://law-cornell.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=3efee1ae-5175-460a-b123-b43a00e31c5aIf you haven't yet, you can pick up a copy of my book directly from my publishers at Creed and Culture, in hardcover, e-reader, or audiobook format -https://creedandculture.com/books/end-of-the-road-inside-the-war-on-truckers/As always, you can get a hold of me with questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail here - gordilocks@protonmail.com

The J.E.T. Setting Divas—Jeanette, Evette, and Tina—recap their unforgettable New York trip! From experiencing Moulin Rouge! The Musical to seeing Megan Thee Stallion and attending The Tamron Hall Show hosted by Tamron Hall, this trip was full of star power, fun, and iconic NYC moments. Tune in for travel highlights, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the Big Apple vibes you don't want to miss!

Time to Get Up with a Masterpiece at Madison Square - a Big Apple beatdown - are the New York Knicks suddenly the best team in the NBA? (0:00) Meanwhile - Ant Man really is an avenger! Back and better than ever for a late night thriller in San Antonio! We're all over it! (13:40) Plus - is there any chance the Lakers will be A-okay in OKC? How does LeBron pull off what would be the biggest win of his entire career? (38:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Remarkable Retail Podcast hits a major milestone with its 300th episode—and Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc mark the occasion with a conversation they've been looking forward to: a rare, candid sit-down with Pete Nordstrom, one of the most respected executives in modern retail. As Nordstrom celebrates its 125th anniversary, Pete offers an inside look at what has allowed the business to survive—and by most measures, lead—through dramatic shifts in consumer behavior, technology disruption, and industry consolidation. He traces his own journey from working the stockroom as a teenager to running one of North America's most iconic retailers, and reflects on the culture, customer obsession, and early omnichannel bets that continue to define the company. The conversation covers the future of department stores, the role of physical retail, Nordstrom Rack's continued expansion, the evolution of luxury partnerships, and hard-won lessons from the Canadian market. Before the interview, Steve and Michael dig into the week's biggest retail and macroeconomic stories. Rising oil prices, stubborn inflation, weakening consumer confidence, and shifting savings rates all raise questions about the health of the North American consumer—and what it means for retailers heading into the back half of the year. From there, the duo breaks down Amazon's latest earnings, where cloud, advertising, grocery, and AI-powered shopping tools continue to drive outsized growth. They examine early signs of operational momentum at Starbucks and debate whether Wayfair can convert market-share gains into something that actually looks like sustainable profitability. In the back half, Steve and Michael turn to TikTok Shops' explosive growth, the rising momentum of European resale platform Vinted, and the evolving economics of hybrid retail modell, including Bed Bath & Beyond's latest attempt at reinvention. Closing out the show, both hosts share what's on their radar: U.S. consumer savings trends, retail spending pressure, and the looming review of the North American trade agreement and what it could mean for retailers, brands, and cross-border commerce. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Yesterday I got to sit down with the "Quad God", Ilia Malinin. Reflecting on that event—and a specific question about whether or not I have a manager—led me down a path of gratitude for the "hustle" and the career I've built by simply putting myself out there and treating people well. I’m diving deep into why we need to stop the comparison trap and start giving ourselves more credit for how far we’ve come. Plus, I answer a listener question from Tara, who is trading the Philadelphia for the Big Apple and needs the scoop on the best neighborhoods for safety and transit. SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps the money meeting held yesterday between Governor Kathy Hochul & local billionaire Ken Griffin yesterday, where Mamdani's ridiculous socialist policies were discussed in length. In other news of the day, the 76-day partial government shutdown - which impacted funding for the Department of Homeland Security - has ended, the New York City Council has passed a package of bills aimed at combatting vaccine misinformation - and expanding access to shots across the city, brazen thieves who moved with the speed and precision of a “racetrack pit crew” swiped more than 250 car parts and vehicles across the Bronx and other parts of the Big Apple, and the New York Knicks eliminated the Atlanta Hawks last night in a historic 140-89 blowout to end the playoff series and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Arthur Aidala, Brian Kilmeade, Dick Jerardi, Joe Tacopina, K.T. McFarland, Michael Rapaport & Sean Spicer join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when retailers keep playing the hits after the audience has moved on? Steve Dennis opens with that question — drawn from his latest Substack essay — and it anchors everything that follows. From Bed Bath & Beyond's overreliance on the 20% coupon to QVC's slow fade, the episode explores what happens when leaders confuse past success with future relevance. The problem, Steve argues, isn't always fear. Sometimes it's a failure of imagination. That theme runs straight into DTC strategy, with Nike as the cautionary case. The promise — better margins, direct relationships, more control — turns out to be misleading. The middleman doesn't disappear; the brand becomes the middleman, absorbing fulfillment, real estate, and marketing costs that were previously someone else's problem. Levi's, Moncler, Yeti, Vuori, and On all point toward the same conclusion: the winning model is almost always a blend, not a binary. The news section is equally dense. Conflicting signals from CNBC/NRF, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Circana make the current environment genuinely hard to read — retailers are being asked to make big decisions in a fog of contradictory evidence. Walmart's continued investment in store remodels is a clear counter-narrative: physical retail isn't retreating, it's evolving. Leadership transitions at Lululemon and Best Buy raise harder questions about succession, inherited playbooks, and whether new executives will have the courage to break from them. Michael closes with surveillance pricing — the emerging debate over whether AI-powered individualized pricing is something retailers should do, not just something they can do. It's a fitting final note for an episode about what happens when the old formulas stop working and leaders haven't yet found new ones. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

It's the ultimate New York sports gut-punch. Join the crew for a chaotic, high-energy live reaction as they navigate a brutal 3-minute sequence that every New York fan fears. From the highs of the NFL Draft to the crushing lows of a Mets blown lead and a Knicks buzzer-beater disaster, this episode captures the raw, unedited agony of being a fan in the Big Apple.

It's the ultimate New York sports gut-punch. Join the crew for a chaotic, high-energy live reaction as they navigate a brutal 3-minute sequence that every New York fan fears. From the highs of the NFL Draft to the crushing lows of a Mets blown lead and a Knicks buzzer-beater disaster, this episode captures the raw, unedited agony of being a fan in the Big Apple.

If we didn't get our fill from the bite taken out of The Big Apple, Cincinnati fans are getting a second mouthful right away. FC Cincinnati leaves the blue side of the Empire City, only to welcome Red Bull New York to TQL Stadium this Saturday. The Orange & Blue had their difficulties in the first leg of the matchup a few weeks ago, and the longer injury list only makes the work harder. However, RBNY has also managed to be consistent with their inconsistencies. While Cincinnati was locked in a 4-4 draw with NYCFC, Red Bull had their own high-scoring stalemate on Wednesday. What type of growing pains has new head coach Michael Bradley experienced with his young squad? We sit down with Michael from Red Bulls Nation and the new New York Soccer Journal to set up the chessboard again between Cincy and Red Bull New York. Can we expect a flurry of goals this weekend as well? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Zephyr Teachout and John Ketcham debate the mayor of the Big Apple.

“That is the one regret I have of my time playing in New York.”-Patrick Ewing In this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, NBA legend Patrick Ewing sits down for a candid and reflective conversation about the journey that shaped his life and career. This one hits differently as the Hall of Famer, who rarely shares, opens up on all the highs and lows with transparency, emotion and even a touch of humor.  From his early upbringing and path to basketball greatness, Ewing opens up about the discipline, challenges, and mindset that carried him from humble beginnings to becoming a dominant force at Georgetown to NBA legend. Grounded by the sacrifice of his parents, Patrick Ewing praises his family's move to the United States from Jamaica and how it not only saved his life but paved the way for him to live his dream. He revisits his iconic college years, where he helped turn Georgetown into a national powerhouse, and shares what it meant to play under the legendary John Thompson. Ewing opens up on his pivotal moment being selected as the NBA's first overall pick to New York and how he became the cornerstone of the Knicks best years and adjusted to Big Apple fame—embracing the pressure of the bright lights, the physicality of 90s basketball, and the responsibility of leading a franchise hungry for a championship. The conversation doesn't shy away from the toughest on-court battles and heated rivalries. Ewing reflects on intense matchups against Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, offering insight into what made those rivalries so challenging and memorable. He speaks honestly about coming close to an NBA title but never quite securing one, and how that reality has shaped his perspective over time. He also gets into the truth behind his once rocky relationship with his former coach Pat Riley and his gratitude for Jeff Van Gundy. Whether you are a sports fan or love a success story rooted in family and hard work, this will connect with you as we take a trip down memory lane through one of the most infamous times in all of sports, classic moments forever etched in our mind, and inside stories from some of the greatest basketball games and athletes to ever play, told from the perspective of an absolute legend. How Ewing views his impact on the game, what he hopes people remember, and how he's found peace with both the triumphs and the unfinished business of his career is one of the more honest, thoughtful, and deeply human conversations we've had that goes far beyond basketball. Pivot Family, comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices