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Kind of an ExpertEpisode 104: Superhero Movies w/ Drexton ClemonsThis week on Kind of an Expert, NYC Comedian Drexton Clemons thinks you are wrong for being tired of superhero movies and he stops by to explain why. Honestly, he makes some good points on top of diving deep into American culture and discussing how and why we got to this point of being fed 20 Marvel movies per year. Bad (or good?) news everyone, it's not stopping anytime soon... Follow Drexton @thisguydrex on all social media and watch his show GameBreakers live on Amazon Prime every since weekday from 2-4pm ET where he and fellow comedian Eitan Levine...2022-12-0659 min
The New Exchange with Ken Grand-PierreDrexton Clemons and Eitan Levine on if NYC is Dead? (Winter Bonus)Remember that time during the pandemic when we just couldn’t listen to music? Many of us found refuge in podcasts to help us feel connected to people during a time when doing so felt close to impossible. One of those podcasts for me was NYC is Dead, created and hosted by local NYC comedians, Drexton Clemens and Eitan Levine. Together, these two friends would roam the streets of New York and guerilla-style interview city residents about what it was actually like to be in New York during this unprecedented time; essentially shedding a light on the stark contrast be...2022-02-1554 min
NYC is DeadBroadway is DeadIt's showtime!! This week, Eitan and Drexton interview acclaimed Broadway producer Kevin McCollum and Broadway actor & current star of Mrs. Doubtfire Rob McClure about what happened when their show was shut down during previews for "two weeks" and what it's been like to restart production. Then, they speak to Broadway actor Stanley Martin about the current state of Broadway and how Hamilton has affected it.
Special thanks to our sponsor B&H! For all your audio & visual needs, go to https://www.bhphotovideo.com.2021-09-1452 min
NYC is DeadWorking Out is DeadGot that pandemic 15? So do a lot of us. This week, we set out to talk to industry professional about the fitness industry during the pandemic. We talk to Joe Mauceri, co-founder of The Dad Habit, and Soul Cycle instructor, Ariel Padilla, about the ways gyms adjusted to coronavirus and the fitness trends they're noticing as more people work out from home.. and if they think people will ever return to the gyms. 2021-08-2440 minNYC is DeadCuomo is DeadDing dong! Cuomo is resigning so this week we went out to the streets again to talk to New Yorkers about it. 2021-08-1849 minNYC is DeadDelta is(n't) DeadThis week we take it to the streets of NYC & go ask New Yorkers the hard hitting questions about the Delta variant, vaccines & if they think we are going into a second lockdown. 2021-08-1139 minNYC is DeadTelevision is DeadIs television dead in NYC?
With COVID causing major issues for studios and production companies & the need for content greater than ever before, we set talk to industry experts about the television industry in New York City. First, we talk to Michael Davies, President of Embassy Row, hugely successful producer, host of the podcast and TV show, Men in Blazers and..... OUR BOSS about his career and how his company adjusted to producing television in the pandemic.
Then, we talk to writer and comedian, Josh Gondelman, about his experience working on Desus and Mero during C...2021-08-0356 minNYC is DeadDating is Dead: The SequelIt's a waxed and vaxxed summer baby! We're following up our first episode to see how dating culture has flourished post lockdown. Is this the summer of relationships or the summer of hookups? We went out to the streets of NYC to ask the people and get the answer straight from the source.
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-07-2035 minNYC is DeadFashion is DeadIs fashion dead in NYC?
This week we explore what's happened to the fashion industry in New York City over the past year. Is tie-dye still all the rage? Will people start buying real pants?
We talk to celebrity fashion stylist, Sarah Clary, and retail merchandising expert Lauretta Cunningham to get their take on NYC's fashion industry.
Plus, a recording from our weekly live show!
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Leslie King2021-07-1344 minNYC is DeadEntrepreneurship is DeadMoney makes no sense anymore and New York is still dealing with that K-shaped recovery... so what does that mean for the Entreprenueirual capital of the world??
We speak with Financial Contributor Jill Gonzalez and ChillHouse owner Cyndi Ramirez to find out If Entrepreneurship in NYC is Dead.
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Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Leslie King2021-07-0649 minNYC is DeadElections Are DeadIn honor of the mayoral election, Drexton and Eitan hit the streets of New York to see if anyone knows wtf Ranked Choice Voting is and Guage how much this city hates Andrew Yang.
IT'S THE NYC IS DEAD ELECTION SPECIAL, BABY!!!!!!
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-06-2234 minNYC is DeadSports are DeadAre Sports Dead in NYC?
This week, we talk with Senior National Writer for http://FoxSports.com, Good Morning Football, GQ, and co-author of NYT Best Seller, 'Out of the Blue' Peter Schrager about the return of sports to New York. We also speak with Wes, who is a member of a "play-for" football league in Harlem.
Like all our golden podcasts, this episode features an excerpt from our live show in Central Park!
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
...2021-06-1543 minNYC is DeadGod is DeadIs God Dead in NYC?
This week we talk with Pastor Porsha Gates about how the church is failing to connect with people in a post-corona world and how social media now interacts with religion. We also speak with Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone about the Jewish response to Coronavirus shutting Synagogues and the social Justice marches of 2020.
This show also features an excerpt from our LIVE SHOW in Central Park!
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-06-1041 minNYC is DeadComedy is DeadIs comedy in NYC dead?
We speak with comedian Matthew Broussard and Stand Up NY owner Dani Zoldan about how the city's comedy scene is rebounding in the wake of 2020.
This episode also features a live recording from our Central Park show with comedian Jeff Wright.
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-05-2541 minNYC is DeadWeed Is DeadIs Weed in NYC dead??
On this week's episode, we explore NYCs marijuana industry as it goes "full rec legal" under new Cuomo legislation.
We talk to Christina Ianuzzi from the CWCB cannabis expo and Illy the head of PR for NYC's famous WeedWorld shop.
This episode also features a recording from our live show with comedian Laura High.
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-05-1842 minNYC is DeadNightlife is DeadIs Nightlife in NYC dead?? On this episode, we talk with Schuyler Quinn about the state of the high-end bottle service industry in New York. We also talk to Melissa Meier from Kings County Distillery, who turned their moonshine business into a hand sanitizer company to stay alive in Covid.
Plus a recording from our live show in Central Park!
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-05-1143 minNYC is DeadReal Estate is DeadNYC has been in a K-shaped recovery post-coronavirus. While market trends are improving for sellers and buyers, many renters have been struggling to pay the bills; some even going on rent strikes. Which begs the question, is real estate in NYC dead?
This week we speak to real estate agent Eric Goldie and rent striker Alex Kayhart about their experiences. Also, there’s stand up from comedian Michael Hirsh from our live show in Central Park.
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-04-2743 minNYC is DeadPolicing is DeadOn this week's episode we discuss whether policing in NYC is dead. We speak to comedian/activist Luis Galilei about his thoughts on police reform... we also speak to an anonymous officer about the "Defund The Police" movement and the issues she sees with NYPD's training program.
This episode also features cop stories from comedians Maddy Smith and Alan Massenburg.
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-04-2145 minNYC is DeadRestaurants are DeadOn this week's episode, we discuss if the NYC Restaraunt industry is dead. We speak to viral food shop Comfortland employee Matthew about what it was like running a restaurant during the pandemic and how tipping has changed... we also spoke with Jake Dell-- the owner of Katz's deli about the history of deli culture, changing their business model in the face of Covid 19 and the infamous "When Harry Met Sally" moan--This is NYC is Dead.
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-04-1340 min
I Can Steal That!EP 49 - The Kentucky Book HeistIn 2004, four college students from Kentucky hatched a plan to steal rare books from their school's library worth millions of dollars. While just about everything that could go wrong did go wrong, they did manage to walk away with $750,000 worth of loot. Pete is joined this week by comedian Kevin Hurley. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear the trailer for the incredible new podcast NYC is Dead hosted by Eitan Levine and Drexton Clemons2021-04-071h 10NYC is DeadThe MTA is DeadOn this week's episode, we discuss if the NYC Subway System is dead. We speak to MTA worker Joanna about the state of the subway and which train station she hates the most... we also followed a bunch of Showtime subway dancers to ask light feet culture, policing and making money off tourists in America's busiest transit system. Sit down, get comfortable and stand clear of the closing doors please. This is NYC is Dead.
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-04-0648 minNYC is DeadDating is DeadIn this episode of NYC is Dead, Eitan and Drexton do a deep dive into the NYC dating world to find out once and for all if the city’s dating scene is dead. Cop a Telly, sit back, relax, and swipe right into our very first episode!!
Hosts: Drexton Clemons and Eitan Levine
Producers: Anamarie Johnson and Eden Sutley
Editor: Maureen Biegas2021-03-2945 minNYC is DeadNYC is DeadComedians/journalists/NYC-enthusiasts Eitan Levine and Drexton Clemons are on a quest to prove that NYC is NOT DEAD through interviews with the people keeping this city alive.
2021-03-2201 min