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New York State Podcasts

We publish several podcast announcements each week. You can find them all here.

If you produce a podcast about an aspect of New York State and want to have it noticed here, e-mail editor John Warren at nyalmanack@gmail.com

Bicknell’s Thrush: A History Podcast

March 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

KaatscastBicknell’s Thrush was first identified by American amateur ornithologist Eugene Bicknell on Slide Mountain in the Catskills in the late 19th century.

This rare songbird prefers our State’s higher peaks and will soon be returning from its winter residency in Hispaniola. [Read more…] about Bicknell’s Thrush: A History Podcast

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: birding, birds, endangered species, nature, Podcasts, Wildlife

Women Spies for the French Resistance

March 19, 2021 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast the guest is Sarah Patten, author of The Measure of Gold (Ashland Press, 2020) a historical novel set in Europe in the Second World War with a focus on French Resistance women spies. Patten discusses the lives of actual spies including Virginia Hall, an American woman who later served with the CIA. [Read more…] about Women Spies for the French Resistance

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Military History, Podcasts, Women, womens history

Hair Stylist Miriam Cordwell Subject of Rockland History Podcast

March 16, 2021 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the latest episode of the “Crossroads of Rockland History” podcast the topic was the life and legacy of Miriam Cordwell (1908-1986) – the trailblazing, innovating and award-winning hair stylist. Clare Sheridan’s guest was Cordwell’s niece, Judith Brodil. [Read more…] about Hair Stylist Miriam Cordwell Subject of Rockland History Podcast

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: Historical Society of Rockland County, Podcasts, Rockland County, Women, womens history

Fulton County Baseball History (Podcast)

March 12, 2021 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast, Mike Hauser, author and Leader Herald columnist, has stories about major league manager Jack McKeon, Parkhurst Field and Moonlight “Doc” Graham from Fulton County baseball history. [Read more…] about Fulton County Baseball History (Podcast)

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Mohawk Valley, Recreation Tagged With: Baseball, Fulton County, Major League Baseball, Podcasts, sports, Sports History

The Boston Massacre: A Family History

March 10, 2021 by Liz Covart 1 Comment

ben_franklins_worldIs there anything more we can know about well-researched and reported events like the Boston Massacre?

Are there new ways of looking at oft-taught events that can help us see new details about them, even 250 years after they happened?

[Read more…] about The Boston Massacre: A Family History

Filed Under: Books, History Tagged With: American Revolution, Books, Military History, Podcasts

Jim Richmond: Helping Keep Saratoga County History Alive

March 5, 2021 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast, keeping historical interest alive during the pandemic with Jim Richmond from Saratoga County History Roundtable. Plus the impact of Yaddo artists’ community founders Spencer and Katrina Trask on Saratoga Springs. [Read more…] about Jim Richmond: Helping Keep Saratoga County History Alive

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Podcasts, Saratoga, Saratoga County, Saratoga County History Roundtable

Historians Podcast Highlights of 2021

February 26, 2021 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast: excerpts from 2021 podcasts including David Pietrusza – growing up in Amsterdam NY, public radio pioneer Will Lewis, Justice Robert Best – the historic Fulton County Courthouse, Darren Tracy – historic preservation, Jim Kaplan – New York City’s Wasserstein family, Jerry Snyder – Historic Amsterdam League and Oneida County historian Joseph Bottini – Oriskany’s Trinkaus Manor restaurant. [Read more…] about Historians Podcast Highlights of 2021

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Amsterdam, Fulton County, New York City, Oneida County, Oriskany, Podcasts, Radio History

Behind The Scenes At Whitney Plantation Museum

February 24, 2021 by Liz Covart Leave a Comment

ben_franklins_worldWhat does it take to create a museum? How can a museum help visitors grapple with a very uncomfortable aspect of their nation’s past?

In this episode of the Ben Franklin’s World podcast, Ibrahima Seck, the Director of Research of the Whitney Plantation museum, leads us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Whitney Plantation and the history of slavery in early Louisiana. [Read more…] about Behind The Scenes At Whitney Plantation Museum

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Podcasts

Remembering Oriskany’s Trinkaus Manor

February 19, 2021 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoOn this episode of The Historians Podcast, Oneida County historian Joseph Bottini remembers the Trinkaus family and Trinkaus Manor, a destination restaurant with an elaborate Christmas display in Oriskany. Some of the Christmas lights can be seen during the holidays in Rome, NY. [Read more…] about Remembering Oriskany’s Trinkaus Manor

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Oriskany, Podcasts, Rome

Race, Power and Urban Renewal In Nyack

February 17, 2021 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the February 2021 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” the topic was the history and impact of Urban Renewal on Nyack, NY.

Clare Sheridan’s guests were Owen Voutsinas-Klose, author of Race, Power and Urban Renewal on the Hudson, and Bill Batson, whose family was directly impacted when their home was seized by eminent domain to make way for urban renewal in Nyack. [Read more…] about Race, Power and Urban Renewal In Nyack

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: Historical Society of Rockland County, Nyack, Podcasts, Rockland County

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