Podcasts about Staten Island

This week, we're bringing you a special episode from Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell's podcast about things overlooked and misunderstood. Gladwell's show recently investigated the story of what was once the biggest secession movement in the US since the Civil War: the movement by disillusioned residents in Staten Island to secede from New York City.The Staten Island Problem, Revisionist History's newest five-part series, reconstructs the battle for New York during the turbulent early 1990s—the rise of Rudy Giuliani, the peak of the homicide rate, the Wu-Tang Clan, young Donald Trump, and the first Black mayor of New York—all through the prism of the city's oft-forgotten borough. Why tell this story now? Because the island's secession movement is an early example of the politics of resentment that dominates America today.The first episode of The Staten Island Problem tells the story of David Dinkins, the first Black mayor of New York, facing off with the borough president of Staten Island all while trying to hold his city together.Revisionist History and The Staten Island Problem are produced by Pushkin Industries. Check out their podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app.Listen: The Staten Island Problem (Revisionist History) Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Uterine Fibroids affect millions of women (including our host, Shelley Wade), yet so many are left navigating painful symptoms and limited options in silence. In this episode of "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast, we sit down with Dr. Pierre Johnson, the expert known as "The Fibroid Slayer," to empower you to take back control of your reproductive health. Whether you've been diagnosed or are suffering from fibroid symptoms, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss.

A few weeks after two structural columns buckled at a Midtown Manhattan high rise, WNYC and Gothamist reporter David Brand shares new details from hours spent reviewing hundreds of pages of building plans at the Department of Buildings. He explains what the plans called for, what the engineering firm says about whether required steel reinforcements were installed and what city officials are investigating now. Plus, WNYC and Gothamistreporter Arya Sundaram reflects on how the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought immigrant communities together at watch parties across New York City. Photo: New York City Department of Buildings -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last Call: Gene puts a wrap on today's broadcast & previews Tuesday's show.

The Sports Bar full jammed packed show: Gene reacts to the World Cup Final & FIFA overall. He has high praise for US & North America for hosting. When will the US host again? Is Messi back in 4 years? Rich Nightingale & Penfield baseball check in from the Little League World Series. Will LeBron ever make his decision? Silver Lining? Timmy's Hot Take, The new nostalgic Knighthawks.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Are we flipping for Timmy's Take? Adam Silver would like LeBron to make his decision already. Dan Carey your Rochester Knighthawks stops by the show. The Knighthawks have a new & familiar color scheme. Plus Gene wraps everythng up with last call.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Gene reacts to the FIFA World Cup Final. What did you think? Plus we have a local tie to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Plus the latest NFL & MLB news.

Audacy's own Rich Nightingale joins the show to talk about Penfield in the Little League World Series. Plus NY City, the Yankees, Boston Red Sox & more baseball.

Gene reacts to the World Cup Final between Spain & Argentina. He loved it, even the half-time show. When will the US host again? Will Lionel Messi be back in 4 years? Penfield in the Little League World Series. When will Aaron Judge return? The Red Hot Red Sox. Plus Giant NFL news & more.

What happens when a man chooses to honor his late mother and grandmother by opening a restaurant run entirely by grandmothers?That question sparked one of our most beloved conversations — and inspired Nonna's, the heartwarming new film starring Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, and Brenda Vaccaro.In this special Over the Teacup Sunday replay, Michael and Diane — joined by guest co‑host Nicole — revisit the extraordinary true story of Joe Scaravella, founder of Staten Island's iconic Enoteca Maria, where grandmothers from around the world cook the dishes of their heritage, one night at a time.This episode explores:Joe Scaravella's journey — how grief, love, and legacy led to a restaurant unlike any otherVince Vaughn's connection to the role and why he was the perfect choiceThe all‑star cast and the emotional weight each actor brings to this Italian‑American storyThe cultural power of food — and why Nonna's is more than a movie; it's a celebration of identity, memory, and the women who keep tradition aliveWhether you're discovering this story for the first time or revisiting it with us, this episode is filled with culture, heart, history, and the kind of warmth only a grandmother's kitchen can create.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

50:48- Col. Kurt Schlichter, Attorney, Retired Army Infantry Colonel with a Master's in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Senior Columnist at Town Hall, and the author of the upcoming book "American Warlord" Topic: Latest in Iran; Todd Blanche; Other military and legal news 1:02:20- Shahar Azani, Middle East commentator, Former Israeli Diplomat and Former Spokesperson of the Israeli Consulate in New York Topic: "The US-Israel strategic alliance – partnership, not charity" (Fox News opinion) 1:26:28- Mark Morgan, Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Former Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Former Acting Director of ICE, and Former Assistant Director with the FBI Topic: President Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops 1:36:13- Laine Schoneberger, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner, and Founder of Yrefy Topic: Latest from Yrefy 1:47:01- Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox News Channel and the author of "The Trial Of The Century" Topic: Todd Blanche confirmation hearing 2:01:40- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War" Topic: China allegedly cheating on its trade deal; China surpassing U.S. in global favorability 2:12:09- Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: Teaching business ethics; Canadian wildfires and the Book of Revelations; The value of a human soulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2024, comedian Nora Fried started a monthly book club for women incarcerated at Rikers Island. What began with nine women and a copy of Tara Westover's "Educated" has grown into a nonprofit called Rosebuds Reading Collective, with actress and author Julia Fox now leading a monthly creative writing workshop inside the jail. Nora joins Janae to talk about how it all came together. Photo: Rosebuds Reading Collective Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Holly Rizzuto Palker joins host Ophira Eisenberg for a conversation about building a creative career while raising three kids, and why modern parenting can feel like an unpaid administrative job with impossible software. From comparing overflowing inboxes, Schoology confusion, and the endless stream of school newsletters to reminiscing about Holly's childhood helping her mother run Brooklyn Gymboree locations, they connect the invisible labor of parenting with the work of performing, writing, and creating community through comedy. Holly reflects on leaving Los Angeles acting behind to start a family, following her husband's legal career to London, and eventually realizing that motherhood and performance were never mutually exclusive. The conversation wanders through raising children in England, returning to New Jersey only to discover that "proper" school clothes had been replaced by Justice sparkles and sweatpants, surviving Singapore Math by drawing spiders instead of solving equations, and questioning whether iPads, AI, and the Common App have made childhood and education unnecessarily complicated. Throughout, Holly's unmistakable Staten Island voice and Ophira's own stories about fifth-grade graduation, lemon-whitened teeth, and notebook obsessions create a thoughtful portrait of parents trying to stay creative while navigating systems that seem designed to generate more work than wisdom. The episode closes with both of them wistfully agreeing that maybe the real innovation would be putting the notebooks back in kids' hands—and continuing the search for the mythical "magic notebook." ✨ Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us on socials @ParentingAsAJoke and @OphiraE (or @OphiraNYC on TikTok). Check out upcoming live performances at OphiraEisenberg.com.

Audio from June 27, 2026 ILC of NYC panel and town hall event for pride month on LGBTQ workers self-organizing, past and present. Watch and subscribe on ILC's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVfkabZCR04&t=4sWith the increase in anti-LGBTQ (and especially anti-trans) sentiment among American legislators, the Independent Labor Club views it as pressing to host a public conversation on issues facing LGBTQ workers. We are inviting historians and organizers in order to discuss the history of autonomous struggles and what lessons can the working class at large learn from their efforts. Featured Panelists: Maggie Schreiner (CUNY Grad Center) Garrison Davis (It Could Happen Here) April M. (Reform and Revolution DSA) Carla González (CUNY Grad Center) Moderated by Matt Brim (College of Staten Island)

24 years old. Staten Island. No label. No manager. Just beats and a vision.JBoogz pulls up to First Smoke of the Day and breaks down what it actually takes to build an independent music career from scratch in 2026. He flipped a Mac DeMarco sample on TikTok and hit 2 million views. Now he is in LA cooking with artists and stacking percentages over upfront cash.We get into how sampling actually works, why the MPC changed everything for independent producers, how TikTok built his career before Instagram did, why he takes royalty percentages over upfront money, and what a 24 year old producer from Staten Island would tell anyone starting from zero right now.For the music heads, the producers and anyone building something real without asking permission.Subscribe to First Smoke of the Day for weekly cannabis culture and the realest conversations in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In counties along New York's Southern Tier, the number of homeless people nearly tripled between 2019 and 2025. But without all the sidewalks, subways, and shelters of a big city, it's more difficult for street outreach workers to find and help homeless people. WNYC's Jimmy Vielkind talks with us about how the state's street outreach program has adapted to rural communities. Photo: Jimmy Vielkind -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the 250th anniversary of the United States, Revisionist History, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell's podcast about things overlooked and misunderstood, investigates the story of what was, at the time, the biggest secession movement in the U.S. since the Civil War. The Staten Island Problem reconstructs the battle for New York City amidst the turbulent early 1990s — the rise of Rudy Giuliani, the peak of the homicide rate, the Wu-Tang Clan, young Donald Trump, and the first Black mayor of New York — all through the prism of the city's Forgotten Borough. Staten Island's secession movement is an early example of the politics of resentment that dominates America today and asks: what do you do when a democracy looks like it's falling apart? Here's episode 1. David Dinkins, the first Black mayor of New York City, faces off with the borough president of Staten Island, and tries to hold his city together. Find more episodes of Revisionist History: The Staten Island Problem wherever you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:02- Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counter Terrorism in the Trump Administration Topic: Potential threat of terror from Iran; Removal of Syria from the list of state sponsored terrorism 1:10:50- Rich Goldberg, Former National Security Council official and senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Topic: Strikes against Iran 1:24:50- Mike Gallagher, radio talk show host heard weekday mornings at 10 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race; Trump's return from NATO; Other news of the day 1:46:03- Victoria Coates, Ph.D., Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation Topic: The future of U.S. relationship with Iran after failed MOU 2:00:55- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: "Bet on the builders to power America’s next 250 years" (Op ed) 2:08:42- Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: World Cup and how it relates to heaven; Vacations; The secret weapon we haven't used on IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, our neighbors Charles, Alice, and Hannah Liu—three published authors in the same family—discuss their love of education, writing, and our community.Charles Liu is a professor of astrophysics at the City University of New York's College of Staten Island and an associate with the Hayden Planetarium and Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. His research focuses on colliding galaxies, starburst galaxies, quasars, and the star formation history of the universe. In addition to his research publications, he writes books and online content for students and general audiences, The Cosmos Explained and The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book. He hosts The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu, a half-hour dose of cosmic conversation with scientists, educators and students about the cosmos, scientific frontiers, scifi, comics, and more. A.G.G. Liu is a writer and online educator based in New Jersey. Liu has reached millions of online learners on YouTube-both as the lead script writer for the AI and futurism channel Rational Animations, and through their own educational channel, Signore Galilei, which was started during college at Harvard. Liu co-authored the book 30-Second Space Travel with Dr. Charles Liu and Dr. Karen Masters and co-hosts the podcast The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu. Residing in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Liu also enjoys singing, amateur radio, and strategy games.Hannah Liu is an author, teacher, inclusion and belonging advocate, and founder of the Mixed Identity Project, which provides resources and mentorship to help adolescents embrace their multiracial heritage. Her experience growing up mixed race in Montclair helped shape her journey as a DEI leader, and her passion for working with students and helping them embrace their identities with pride and joy. Today, Hannah works as a DEI student programs leader at Pingree School in Massachusetts, and has previously taught at New Canaan Country School in New Canaan, Connecticut, as well as at Reach Prep and A Better Chance.Resources:SignoreGalilei Youtubehttps://signoregalilei.comThe LIUniverseMIXED Guided JournalToni Morrison ‘Write the book you would want to read quote from 1981 speech to Ohio Arts Council'Rational AminationsThe Wild Gifting ProjectsThe Odyssey moviePW 2026 Bookstore of the Year2026 PW Publishing StatsBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here.Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell.Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff.Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room!If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share!Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

Sean Torres from Kills Boro Brewing is my guest for the final two segments of the show. We’re talking Pizza Party at Snug Harbor on Staten Island and more. Dogfish Analog A Go Go tickets are on sale soon. Snallygaster tickets will be released on Tuesday. Conclave and Screamin Hill turning 11 details. Grimm has opened a second location. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low frequency ferry! Climb aboard the Islander for ten hours of uninterrupted sounds recorded in the belly of a Steamship Authority ferry on the way to one of the islands. Included are low-frequency hums, waves, non-obtrusive announcements, some hopeful seagulls (more on the gulls below) and drifting notes and sounds. Whether you're studying, working, reading, sleeping, or unwinding after a long day, this immersive ambient soundscape provides the perfect background soundtrack. No talking, no interruptions—just pure ferry relaxation. Ignore the World.If you want an audio experience that's more true to life check out last year's ferry episode. And like and follow and all that too!_______Vineyarders or Nantucketers might notice the Islander chugging across this week's episode cover. We're pulling the beloved Steamship Authority ferry out of retirement (I don't want to look at the photos from the Staten Island ship graveyard, thanks) for a magical journey across Vineyard Sound. The Islander a bathtub-shaped vessel designed specifically for passage between Woods Hole and the islands was taken out of service in 2007. (This week's episode uses recordings from within the Island Home but shhh we're pretending.)Also on the cover are a smattering of seagulls chasing the ferry and, a once-easy food source. I won't admit to ever tossing crackers or French fries off the stern to watch birds dive for the morsel before it hit the water. Yet it was common enough that you would see hundreds of birds trailing any ferry with a galley. The birds knew not to chase the "freighters"—at best, the freight ships had a soda machine and one urinal."'Ay Chief, don't feed the birds,'" became a more prevalent message in the aughts—or at least that was the first time I remember hearing it. A shiphand was shouting at a dad holding his kid, and the kid had a fat Cheeto outstretched toward a bird hovering in to snatch it from between those small fingers.We humans love feeding small animals from our hands, amirite? But not people in need—ooph... no, we're not going there on a holiday (imperial holiday). I'm kidding. We're kidding. I'm kicking away the soapbox (turn off commercial news, commercial news lies). It is a holiday in the States. And, to be serious for a moment, not everyone has a swell time when the sky lights up with merry-colored explosions. If you haven't guessed—we're back at the fireworks holiday. And while a night of fireworks means fun with beer, hot dogs, and brightly colored booms, for others it can trigger negative physical or psychological effects. (Also, I've heard we have some dog listeners, which are also affected by 4TH celebrations. So shout-out to any doggo listeners, enjoy a chill ferry ride.)This isn't about any lost love of country—not everyone appreciates a blackened sky invaded by rings of light and screamers. One good friend who experienced combat described his neighborhood's personal fireworks displays as "thunderstorms on crack."So if you're apt to pull your shades and pump up some sounds, may I suggest a long, low-frequency trip in the bowels of a magical ship on the way to paradise.PS: The Steamship Authority ferries are a fave microphone spot for me. I've used their sounds in many of my otherworldly episodes, including as the foundation for the Starship Enterprise and a Star Destroyer.

The team talks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, who gather to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. The participants emphasize the symbolic importance of the American flag, recounting personal and political struggles over the right to display large banners as a testament to unapologetic national pride. Beyond symbolism, the conversation champions the meritocracy of the American dream, with speakers sharing immigrant success stories and expressing a "bullish" outlook on a capitalist economy that rewards hard work. Woven throughout the discussion is a staunch defense of Donald Trump's character, as the guests contrast his personal loyalty and patriotism against what they perceive as the "dopamine rage" and weaponized lies of the far-left media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNYC & Gothamist arts editor Matthew Schnipper introduces a new series exploring the ideas, traditions and cultural touchstones that began in New York before spreading across the country. He also tells us about a dance party offering free dental screenings and recommends a few upcoming events. Photo: Edith Young for Gothamist -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

36:20- Robert Greenway, Senior VP of American Global Strategies, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa in the Trump administration, and principal architect of the Abraham Accords Topic: U.S.-Iran talks gaining momentum in Doha 49:37- Craig Shirley, Presidential Historian, Political Consultant, and Reagan biographer Topic: New Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the great Presidents of American History for America's 250th 1:00:11- Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News Contributor Topic: At least 13 killed in Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv 1:10:17- Patrick J. Brosnan, Retired and Decorated NYPD Detective and the host of "Pat Brosnan: Live From the Batcave" Saturdays at 9 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Couple climes spire of the Empire State Building 1:32:12- Larry Elder, host of "The Larry Elder Show" on the Salem Radio Network, author of "As Goes California: My Mission to Rescue the Golden State and Save the Nation" and the host of the "We’ve Got A Country to Save" podcast Topic: Democratic socialist candidates and the threat they pose to the U.S. 1:44:59- Lara Trump, Host of "My View with Lara Trump" on Fox News, Former Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee, daughter-in-law of Donald Trump, and host of "The Right View with Lara Trump" on the Salem Podcast Network Topic: Celebrating America 250, Other news of the day 1:58:28- Amanda Martin, author of the children's book "Henry, the Star-Spangled Spaniel"Topic: Alleged censorship of her book by Instagram 2:07:52- Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: July 4th and the concept of Divine ProvidenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City approves a $126 billion budget that scraps a planned NYPD expansion and broadens housing assistance through a new rental voucher program. Officials also prepare for a dangerous heat wave by opening cooling centers and extending pool hours. Plus, WNYC's Karen Yi reports on why supportive housing providers are still filing eviction cases months after the city told them to use eviction only as a last resort. -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Photo Cred: Karen Yi, WNYC/Gothamist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the Queens Comic Podcast 77th episode (maybe) - and yeah, fine, we're late again. Or are we early? Schedules and time mean nothing to Ian and Billy as they ramble on about comics and comic related stuff.This time around, they can't remember if they talked about the Staten Island show or not but it was fun! There's also some of this weeks books gone over, Ian spends too much time talking about the new Robert Crumb Art & Beauty hardcover and falls to convince Billy that Hideshi Hino's Hell Baby is awesome. Not enough? There's some more weird manga talk, discussion about the new 100 Bullets series from Vertigo, thoughts on modern horror anthologies like Hello Darkness, and lots more. Billy shows off two big keys while Ian just has a random assortment of weird stuff like usual (though that Faust flex definitely counts as a bigger book). Also, don't assume when Billy's screen goes black that the podcast is over - we just thought it would be funny to leave it in.Follow us on Instagram @queenscomicpodcast / @thequeenscomicpartyOr hit up our website at http://www.queenscomicparty.com#comics #comicbooks #queenscomicparty #queenscomicpodcast #truecrime #comichaul #comicconventions #horrorcomics #robertcrumb #eightball #deadpool #horrorcomics

Big changes to federal student loan repayment take effect July 1. Carolina Rodriguez of New York's Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program walks us through what's changing. Also, this fall, New York City will open the Bronx School of Hip Hop. That's a first-of-its-kind public high school where MCing, DJing, breaking, graffiti, and knowledge of self are pathways into English, math, science, and social studies. Founding Principal Jason Reyes joins us to explain how the school's five core elements map onto coursework and how Bronx hip hop pioneers like Grandmaster Caz and Melle Mel are shaping what students learn. -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Photo: David Dee Delgado / Getty Images News Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is the All Local morning update for Friday, June 26, 2026.

Two conversations. One theme: workers fighting for what they deserve — and winning when they stand together. First, IAM Union retired International President Tom Buffenbarger joins as the independent labor voice to cover three urgent stories. A Washington Post-covered study reveals the United States spends just $4,000 on average training a skilled tradesperson against a needed investment of approximately $50,000 — and calls for a $9 billion infusion into trades training programs now, as AI-driven infrastructure expansion creates a surge in demand for exactly the workers whose apprenticeship programs were gutted, starting with Jack Welch's GE. Buffenbarger also discusses the IAM District 776 Lockheed Martin contract ratification, delivering historic wage increases for 5,000 Fort Worth workers who build the nation's most advanced fighter aircraft. And he weighs in on the Faster Labor Contracts Act passing the House, using Amazon's Staten Island workers — organized in 2022 with no contract four years later — as Exhibit A for why it matters. Then, SEIU Local 1021 Chapter President Barbra Lynn Hamilton and Union Steward Shelly Martin describe a contract fight at Vacaville Unified School District that was about far more than wages. Workplace violence reports jumped from 67 to 266 in a single year — a figure that remains an undercount because management discouraged filings. A Cal/OSHA investigation is now underway. Paraprofessionals and behavior assistants who support special needs students are going unfilled while the district ends the year 31% over budget and hires more administrators. After 200-plus members showed up to a board meeting with a strike vote, the district found money it had claimed did not exist. A two-year contract has been signed. The fight continues. Visit goiam.org for IAM Union updates and seiu1021.org for more from SEIU Local 1021.

Performer Miss Peppermint found herself in late '90s NYC club culture, made history on RuPaul's Drag Race and Broadway, and is now one of four grand marshals at NYC Pride. She joins us to talk about the role NYC has played in her story, and what this year's Pride slogan "For All of Us" means when the T in LGBT feels under attack. Photo: Walter McBride/Getty Images -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pickleball energy, listening to a couple of chords, and second children. Paul Schalda (Sha La Das, Las Los, Paul & The Tall Trees, Paul Schalda) "Paul Schalda was born in Staten Island but calls Dallas home now. His education in music can be traced back to his father, a member of the doo-wop group The Montereys. Paul, along with his father and brothers, comprises the group The Sha La Das. They worked with the late funk and soul artist Charles Bradley." Excerpt from https://kxt.org Paul Schalda: Bandcamp: https://eastwoodmusicgroup.bandcamp.com Instagram: @paulschaldamuic Merch: https://eastwoodmusicgroup.com Records: https://eastwoodmusicgroup.bandcamp.com Sha La Das: Bandcamp: https://theshaladas.bandcamp.com/music Instagram: @theshaladas Merch: https://www.diamondwestrecords.com Records: https://shopdaptonerecords.com Paul & The Tall Trees: Bandcamp: https://paulthetalltrees.bandcamp.com Merch: https://paulthetalltrees.bandcamp.com Records: https://bigcrownrecords.com Las Los: Instagram: @laslossound The Vineyard: Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

24:59- Kate Lisa, New York Politics Reporter at City & State NY Topics: New York Primary recap 51:03- Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor, star criminal defense attorney, and host of "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour" weeknights at 6 p.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Former chief of staff to Eric Adams, Frank Carone, arrested in federal bribery case 1:02:28- Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army Officer Topic: FBI and NYPD's corruption investigation of police executives 1:11:40- Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News ContributorTopic: U.S. forces killed ISIS leader in air strike 1:24:48- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District Topic: President Trump refuses to sign housing bill; Joining ICE to highlight the worst of worst arrests & sound alarm on Hochul sanctuary law 1:35:40- Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: Socialism; Greater good vs common good; What deists believe 1:46:36- Karol Markowicz, Columnist for the New York Post Topic: "Mayor Brandon Johnson declares a ‘transfemicide’ crisis, ignores hundreds of black deaths" (New York Post op ed) 2:00:55- Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia, Republican representing New Jersey's 24th legislative district Topic: New Jersey's $60.7 billion spending planSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Local 4pm Update for Thursday, July 25th,2026

An Air Canada pilot has a seizure midflight. A Staten Island family wants justice.Imagine finding out your doctor is not really a doctor. Another East Side Legionnaires death

Candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America won several key congressional primaries in New York City. WNYC's Jimmy Vielkind breaks down the results, and political scientist Dr. Christina Greer explains what they could mean for the future of the Democratic Party in New York and beyond. -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Supporters keep track of election results during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frank from Staten Island called Mark to say he supports Trump, but he's upset about recent decisions that are driving up food prices and causing inflation. Jerry in Greenwich, Connecticut, asked why Fox News gives so much airtime to a certain person; he thinks Mark knows who he means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Texas Killing Fields and Gilgo Beach to a corpse left decomposing in a hotel water tank and three infants found frozen in a family freezer, these are the notorious dump sites where killers hide their victims — and the strangest places human remains have ever turned up.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BodyDumpSitesREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckm2tkwFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where are bodies dumped most often? What are some of the strangest places bodies have been found, and what odd situations ended up in death? We'll look at some weird stories of dead bodies being found. (Strange Dumping Grounds) *** A man is found dead – obviously murdered. But even after a positive identification, some believed the body was not of the man authorities thought it was – and an even larger mystery was, whose monogrammed handkerchief was stuffed in the corpse's mouth? (The Ruttinger Mystery) *** In Florida, there is a short stretch of freeway that is so full of incidents of danger, death, and the paranormal, that many consider it cursed – and most definitely haunted. Locals have deemed it, the Dead Zone. (Hauntings On Highway I-4)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:02:23.979 = Show Open00:04:03.422 = Strange Dumping Grounds00:24:34.042 = Oddest Places Bodies Found ***00:35:56.964 = Hauntings On Highway I-400:49:22.317 = The Ruttinger Mystery ***00:59:26.329 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Strange Dumping Grounds” by Jessika M. Thomas (http://bit.ly/2XwwVyc), Mariel Loveland (http://bit.ly/2XzEog1), and Rachel Stewart “The Ruttinger Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2IAzhJh“Hauntings On Highway I-4” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XB62JG(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: December 06, 2021Weird Darkness maps the ground where the dead are hidden, traveling from America's most notorious body-dumping fields to a cursed quarter-mile of Florida interstate and a strangled German lace salesman pulled from the Staten Island mud in 1891.It opens with the dump sites scattered across the United States, where unidentified victims are still pulled from soil and water decades after they were left. In the New York Central Pine Barrens of Long Island, as many as eleven bodies have surfaced, four of them between 2000 and 2003 and two decapitated, in killings attributed to the Butcher of Manorville. Lake Tahoe keeps its secrets through physics rather than concealment, its thousand-foot depths holding a near-constant 39 degrees that stops bodies—rumored to date to Mafia disposals in the 1950s—from decomposing enough to float. Sugar planter Edgar Watson terrorized the Florida Everglades in the early 1900s, allegedly killing laborers each harvest to dodge their wages, and in 2016 two alligators were found feeding on a corpse in the same swamp. Leakin Park in Baltimore has given up roughly 70 bodies since 1946, while the Texas Killing Fields along I-45 between Houston and Galveston have yielded 30 since 13-year-old Colette Wilson vanished in 1971—among them Krystal Jean Baker, whose 1986 murder was tied to Kevin Edison Smith by DNA in 2012. Over 100 bodies have come out of the Mojave Desert, sending photographer William Bradford and William Floyd Zamastil to prison, and the still-unidentified Gilgo Beach killer dumped as many as 17 victims along Ocean Parkway, three of them strangled, bagged in burlap, and linked to the Long Island Serial Killer. Pelham Bay Park concealed at least 65 bodies between 1986 and 1995, the East River surrendered 26 in the spring of 2010 alone, and Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, confessed to ending at least 49 women's lives.From there the episode turns to bodies found where no one thinks to look. Canadian student Elisa Lam decomposed for as long as 19 days inside a rooftop water cistern at Downtown Los Angeles's Cecil Hotel while guests drank and bathed from the same supply and complained the water tasted off. In Xi'an, China, a woman starved to death trapped in an elevator over the Chinese New Year, her hands mangled from a month of clawing at the doors after workers skipped a required inspection. Elmer McCurdy, killed by police in 1911 after robbing a train of $46 and two jugs of whiskey, was embalmed with arsenic and toured carnivals as a sideshow attraction until a film crew for The Six Million Dollar Man snapped his arm off at a Long Beach amusement park in 1976 and found bone beneath the wax; he was finally buried in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in 1977. A Disneyland Paris worker was electrocuted behind the scenes of the Phantom Manor ride in 2016, a German mother kept three of her infants in freezer wrapping for some 30 years until her grown children uncovered them while digging for frozen pizza, and Joshua Maddox, missing since 2008, was discovered seven years later wedged in the chimney of his parents' Colorado cabin with no sign of injury.Next comes a quarter-mile of Interstate 4 near Lake Monroe, Florida, that locals call the Dead Zone. The asphalt covers four unmarked graves of Dutch immigrants who died in the Yellow Fever epidemic that erased the 1870s settlement of St. Joseph's, graves that landowner Albert Hawkins fenced and protected after stumbling on them in 1905, and which earned a reputation for lightning strikes, house fires, and a fatal hit-and-run befalling anyone who disturbed them. The state promised to relocate the remains before construction but paved over them, and as work began in 1960 Hurricane Donna changed course to follow the road's path; the highway opened in 1963 with a deadly truck crash at that exact spot. Somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 accidents have clustered along the short stretch since, Hurricane Charley retraced Donna's route over it in 2004, and drivers report their radios filling with growls, children's laughter, and disembodied voices in a place with no nearby transmitters.The episode closes with the 1891 murder of Karl Emanuel Ruttinger, a German lace salesman from Dresden whose body watchman Samuel Mortin found half-floating in the mud below Tottenville, Staten Island, his arms bound behind his back and a linen handkerchief monogrammed "W.W." rammed down his throat with a stick. Suspicion fell on his brother-in-law, William Wright, who had sailed with him from Liverpool and shared his boarding-house room, yet Wright stood only five-foot-four at 120 pounds, far too slight to overpower a six-foot, 200-pound man alone. The trail twisted through a throat-cutting suicide at the Astor House by a man calling himself Fred Evans, a string of conflicting witness identifications, and the discovery that Ruttinger's life had been insured for more than $20,000 just a month before the voyage—raising the possibility that the corpse was not Ruttinger at all. A Tottenville inquest ruled that it was indeed Ruttinger, suffocated by persons unknown, and in 1892 the Equitable Life Assurance Society paid his mother Therese roughly $22,000, conceding privately that settling was cheaper than proving the fraud they suspected.

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The Joe Piscopo Show 6-17-26 Today is Joe Piscopo's birthday!!! 34:02- Jim McLaughlin, pollster for President Donald Trump, strategic consultant, and CEO and Partner of McLaughlin & Associates Topic: Latest primary results 48:08- Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press Secretary Topic: Iran deal; President Trump at the G7 summit 1:00:00- Laura Sheaffer, General Manager of AM 570 The Mission and AM 970 The Answer Topic: Wishing Joe Piscopo a Happy Birthday 1:06:28- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Let young workers out of Social Security; Oil prices amid Iran deal 1:19:54- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: UFC terror plot investigation 1:42:24- Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, a retired U.S. Army officer and an experienced military analyst with on-the-ground experience inside Russia and Ukraine and the author of "Preparing for World War III" Topic: Latest in the U.S.-Iran deal 2:03:21- Pastor Dave Watson, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island, Founder and President of the New York Institute of Biblical Studies, and the host of "God in Our City" on WMCA Topic: Father's Day and the biblical significance of fathers; Joe Piscopo's birthdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding an affordable apartment in New York City is hard enough. WNYC and Gothamist reporter Catalina Gonella spent months investigating allegations against David Michael, a man who describes himself as a real estate adviser. Dozens of renters say he took deposits for apartments they never got, then disappeared when they tried to get their money back. She explains how the alleged scheme worked and why small claims court offered little relief. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In New York, pizza is not just food - it's part of the city's DNA. And that story runs deep in Brooklyn where working class immigrant neighborhoods helped shape the pizza we know today. Grimaldi's, sitting in the shadows of the Brooklyn Bridge, serves authentic, coal-fired brick oven pizza, sought out by tourists, locals and celebs like Ilir Sela, the founder and CEO of Slice.  As an Albanian raised in Staten Island, pizza was Ilir's destiny. In this episode, we're sharing a pie with this founder who transformed mom & pop shops around the country and today enjoys the largest network of independent pizzerias in America.  Timecodes  00:00 “I Bought a Bentley With My First Profits” 00:32 Meet the Founder of Slice 03:20 The Albanian Connection to Pizza 05:30 Is Cheese a Topping? 06:23 Why Domino's Is a Great Business 09:30 The Problem Slice Was Built to Solve 14:00 Building a Business-in-a-Box for Pizzerias 19:28 The Moment He Knew Slice Would Work 20:47 From a Two-Bedroom Apartment to a Tech Company 22:30 The Secret to Entrepreneurial Success —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media The financial opinions expressed in Risk Reversal content are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on Risk Reversal. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in Risk Reversal carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose. Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service.

Wally Backman, brand-new manager for our very own Staten Island Ferryhawks, joins Sid and Red Apple Media Owner/Operator John Catsimatidis live from Stage 77 to discuss his new gig and bringing competitive, family-fun baseball action back to Staten Island! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Part 2 reveals how one missing girl investigation explodes into a serial killer case stretching across New Jersey and Staten Island. What starts with Darren Fitzgerald's confession quickly turns into graves behind Richard's mother's home, a remote New Jersey burial site, the murder of William Ward, frantic families calling police, the identities of Anna Alessiawitz, Maria Ciallella, Betsy Bacon, and Deborah Osborne, plus the trial, overturned death sentence, possible victims, and the chilling fear that many were never found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Sherlock Holmes doing in New York's most Fenian pub?That's the intrigue at the heart of Terror From America: A Sherlock HolmesAdventure, the debut novel from journalist and historian Terry Golway, and thequestion Irish Stew podcast cohosts Martin Nutty and John Lee set out to answerbefore a packed, raucous house at Ernie O'Malley's on the first of June.A Staten Island native with a Ph.D. in U.S. history from Rutgers and two decadesof political reporting at the New York Observer, Golway has written more than adozen acclaimed works of nonfiction. But fiction, he tells us, unlocks somethingfacts alone cannot: "You can learn as much about history through a novel as youcan in a history book."His novel imagines Britain dispatching the world's greatest detective to infiltratethe Irish American revolutionary underground of 1885 New York, a missionrooted in a real and largely forgotten chapter of history. "The original crime isbased on something that actually happened," Golway explains. "Several IrishAmericans were going to try to blow up London Bridge…instead they blewthemselves up."Holmes's investigation pulls him into the orbit of real historical figures, nonemore compelling than John Devoy. In a dramatic reading brought brilliantly tolife by actor Mick Mellamphy, Devoy records in his diary what Charles Parnellhad told him when they met: "The American people are now the arbiters of theIrish question,” to which Devoy replied, "I almost had tears in my eyes when Iheard those words. That was exactly what we in New York wished to be, thearbiters of the Irish question."And what does Holmes make of the Fenians he encounters? After infiltrating NewYork's Irish revolutionary underground as an itinerant fiddler at Clan na Gaelgatherings, Sherlock observed, "The Fenians who inhabit the back rooms of NewYork's clubhouses and taverns bear little resemblance to the crude caricaturesportrayed in some less reputable newspapers. Formidable not because of theircapacity for mayhem, but because of the power they yield over the production ofmemories."Fiddler Eileen McLain provided the evening's musical accents while MickMellamphy served as producer. Past Irish Stew guests Peter Quinn, Larry Kirwan,and Maura Clare were in the house as were Black 47 co-founder Chris Byrne andIrish American Writers & Artists president Liza Engesser.LINKSTERRY GOLWAYWebsiteSubstack: ObserverLinkedInBook: Terror From AmericaAmazon: Terror From AmericaERNIE O'MALLEY'SWebsiteIRISH STEW LINKSWebsite Home PageFacebookInstagramLinkedInMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 19; Total Episode Count: 160Send us Fan Mail

With the Knicks closing in on a championship, Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber examine whether the Spurs have any realistic path back into the series. The conversation centers on San Antonio's belief that it has controlled its own fate, while Evan and Tiki push back on the idea that the Knicks have not earned command. Evan and Tiki also dig into what a Knicks title would mean for the New York sports drought, hear from a Spurs fan living in Staten Island, and debate Ben Stiller's status as a true Knicks fan after he admits he gets celebrity tickets. It is a mix of title anxiety, fan identity, and the strange emotions that come when a long awaited parade feels close.

Charles in Miller Place, Long Island, calls Mark to ask what might happen if Border Czar Tom Homan personally comes to New York City with ICE agents to remove illegal aliens. Tony in Staten Island, New York, calls in to discuss an article he read in the New York Post about theft and wants Mark's take on whether the report is accurate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Sunday was recently in the wonderful HBO show DTF St. Louis where she and Richard Jenkins played two detectives trying to workout the complicated lovelife of a murder victim. It's absolutely one of the best shows to come out this year, and she's brilliant on it, so we had to have her on the show! Now you also know Joy from Wednesday, Dear White People and a bunch of other stuff, but here we delve into her INCREDIBLY MENTALLY HEALTHY life. In fact, what are we doing here? Joy is teaching us how to live! All that plus growing up on Staten Island, dating in LA, being a good kid and SO MUCH MORE! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out some CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcasting straight from New York City, we sit down with beauty influencer, hairstylist, educator, and salon owner Melanie Hasson for one of the funniest, most relatable, and unexpectedly emotional episodes of Undressed yet. What starts with jokes about Melanie's flawless makeup, Irish roots, and "church lady" middle name quickly turns into a fascinating conversation about chasing your dreams when nobody believes in you. Melanie opens up about defying family expectations, skipping the traditional college path, and following her passion into the beauty industry despite being told it wasn't a "real career." We dive deep into how she transformed her hairstyling business through social media, revealing the exact moment her content exploded online. From a viral hair transformation that earned more than 11 million views to rescuing a TikTok user's hair disaster in an eight-hour color correction marathon, Melanie shares the secrets behind building a loyal audience by showcasing authenticity instead of perfection. The conversation takes a hilarious turn as we compare hairstylists to fashion designers, debate terrible haircuts, discuss difficult clients, and uncover why the best creatives aren't afraid to tell people "no." Melanie also reveals how opening her own salon, Revival in Staten Island, changed her career trajectory and inspired her mission to educate the next generation of beauty professionals. Then comes the Armenian Coffee Reading. What Pol uncovers leaves Melanie stunned. The coffee reveals a major past relationship, an almost-engagement, a heartbreak she thought she'd already healed from, and a mysterious item she left behind when she walked away from a man she once loved. The reading exposes family interference, financial priorities that changed everything, and a piece of herself that may still be waiting to be reclaimed. As the reading unfolds, Pol predicts that someone new is already interested in Melanie, but she's too focused on business to let love in. He also identifies a major career expansion she's been considering but hasn't fully committed to yet. Melanie confirms that she's been feeling incomplete despite reaching many of her professional goals and reveals her dream of creating online education programs to help hairstylists worldwide. Filled with laughs, career advice, vulnerable relationship confessions, entrepreneurial inspiration, and one of the most accurate coffee readings we've seen in a long time, this episode proves that success isn't just about building a business—it's about finding harmony between your ambition, your heart, and the pieces of yourself you've left behind. Will Melanie ever recover the mystery item from her past? Will she finally open the door to new love? And could online education become the next chapter in her rapidly growing empire? You'll have to listen and find out. Subscribe to our audio:linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol' Atteu:Instagram: @polatteuTikTok: @polatteuTwitter: @polatteuWebsite: www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:Instagram: @patriksimpsonTikTok: @patriksimpsonWebsite: www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210:Instagram: @snowwhite90210Twitter: @SnowWhite9010Website: www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com Book Your Armenian Coffee Reading:www.polatteu.com Get Your Official SnowBubu™ Plush Inspired by SnowWhite90210:www.polatteu.com #UndressedPodcast#ArmenianCoffeeReading#SnowWhite90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one goes deep. "Into the Mystic" first aired in February 2014, and it brings together three accounts of the uncanny from three storytellers who had no map for what they were experiencing. Christine Lee, an Episcopal priest, has spent years navigating the gap between the faith she teaches and the faith she actually feels. When a parishioner with a seriously injured knee agrees to be prayed over, Christine finds herself in the stairwell of her church, watching something she cannot explain. (Content note: emotional abuse, child psychological abuse) Lulu grew up in 1970s Pittsburgh with a mother who was cruel and checked out. That summer, a neighbor's adult son with schizophrenia becomes her unlikely companion and proceeds to fill her head with detailed, terrifying visions of the Rapture, the Antichrist, and the Tribulation. Jen Kwok is with her then-fiancé's family on Staten Island when his father collapses from a heart attack on Christmas Eve. The days that follow are brutal, and something extraordinary happens on the bus ride back to the city. Full episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/into-the-mystic-cre517  Be Part of RISK!