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Megayacht News RadioBeyond Basic (Boring) Boat Tours: How Oriana Schneps is Changing YachtingWe love fan mail: text us with your feedback and ideasYacht marketing is undergoing a revolution, and Moby Maritime Media founder Oriana Schneps is leading the charge. Known for viral moments like NBA star Dwight Howard's yacht-to-yacht three-point shot, her agency is redefining how luxury vessels connect with potential buyers and charterers.Drawing from her background working with marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk and her own yachting experience as a crewmember and on the TV show Below Deck Adventure, Schneps brings a fresh perspective to maritime promotion. Her journey began at the New England Aquarium...
2025-04-0922 min
Schneps ConnectsSchneps Connects a conversation with NY-1 Congressional Candidate John Avlon
Schneps Media is excited to bring you a conversation with John Avalon, the Democratic Congressional Candidate for NY-1.
This conversation is designed to provide you with clear insights into each candidate’s vision, so you can be more informed when you cast your vote on November 5, 2024.
Get a closer look at the issues that matter most to you and your community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates!
2024-11-0413 minSchneps ConnectsSchneps Connects a conversation with NY-2 Congressional Congressman Andrew Garbarino
Schneps Media, in partnership with AARP New York, is excited to bring you a series of forums with candidates running for Long Island’s Congressional seats.
These forums are designed to provide you with clear insights into each candidate’s vision, you can be more informed when you cast your vote on November 5, 2024.
Get a closer look at the issues that matter most to you and your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates!
2024-11-0111 minSchneps ConnectsSchneps Connects a conversation with NY-2 Congressional Candidate Rob Lubin
Schneps Media, in partnership with AARP New York, is excited to bring you a series of forums with candidates running for Long Island’s Congressional seats.
These forums are designed to provide you with clear insights into each candidate’s vision, you can be more informed when you cast your vote on November 5, 2024.
Get a closer look at the issues that matter most to you and your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates!
2024-11-0108 minSchneps ConnectsSchneps Connects a conversation with NY-4 Congressman Anthony D’Esposito
Schneps Media, in partnership with AARP New York, is excited to bring you a series of forums with candidates running for Long Island’s Congressional seats.
These forums are designed to provide you with clear insights into each candidate’s vision, you can be more informed when you cast your vote on November 5, 2024.
Get a closer look at the issues that matter most to you and your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates!
2024-10-3014 minSchneps ConnectsSchneps Connects a conversation with NY-4 Congressional Candidate Laura Gillen
Schneps Media, in partnership with AARP New York, is excited to bring you a series of forums with candidates running for Long Island’s Congressional seats.
These forums are designed to provide you with clear insights into each candidate’s vision, you can be more informed when you cast your vote on November 5, 2024.
Get a closer look at the issues that matter most to you and your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates!
2024-10-3017 minSchneps ConnectsSchneps Connects a conversation with NY-3 Congressional Candidate Mike LiPetri
Schneps Media, in partnership with AARP New York, is excited to bring you a series of forums with candidates running for Long Island’s Congressional seats.
These forums are designed to provide you with clear insights into each candidate’s vision, you can be more informed when you cast your vote on November 5, 2024.
Get a closer look at the issues that matter most to you and your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates!
2024-10-3015 minSchneps ConnectsSchneps Connects a conversation with NY-3 Congressman Tom Suozzi
Schneps Media, in partnership with AARP New York, is excited to bring you a series of forums with candidates running for Long Island’s Congressional seats.
These forums are designed to provide you with clear insights into each candidate’s vision, you can be more informed when you cast your vote on November 5, 2024.
Get a closer look at the issues that matter most to you and your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates!
2024-10-3014 min
Who’s Here in the HamptonsDan Rattiner speaks with Victoria Schneps, president and co-publisher of Schneps Media
Episode 106: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Victoria Schneps, president and co-publisher of Schneps Media. She began her media empire with a single paper, The Queens Courier, in 1985 and has steadily grown Schneps Media to encompass 80 publications across New York City, Long Island, Palm Beach and Philadelphia. She also founded Life’s WORC to support people with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.
2022-11-1722 minSchneps ConnectsCreating & Proposing New Boundaries for the New York City Council Districts with Dennis M. Walcott, Chair, NYC Districting Commission
Dennis M. Walcott is the Chair of the NYC Districting Commission where he serves with Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media as one of the mayoral appointees. The commission is tasked with creating and proposing new boundaries for the City Council districts reflecting population shifts from the 2020 Census while adhering to a number of city, state, and federal mandates like the protections of the federal Voting Rights Act.
Dennis talks about the Redistricting Plan and the Commission and what this redistricting means for New Yorkers.
The final map will go into effect in February 2023 with all 51...
2022-08-1022 minSchneps ConnectsLeading An Iconic Institution with Frank H. Wu, President, Queens College, CUNY
Frank H. Wu, President, Queens College, CUNY, an American-born son of Chinese immigrants knows what it’s like to get ahead through education. Frank was named president of Queens College just after NYC’s shutdown due to the pandemic. As part of CUNY, a great modern university of 25 campuses and half a million students, Queens College serves more than 20,000 students and is located on a beautiful, 80-acre campus.
Frank talks to Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about why Queens college has been cited for 28 consecutive years in the Princeton Review as a “Best Value” college, his strategic plan and...
2021-10-2021 minSchneps ConnectsMayor de Blasio’s Solutions Czar and Top Lawyer, Kapil Longani, Counsel to the Mayor of New York City, on Mandates
This past year, New York City, the largest city in the world has implemented several mandates, many without precedent based on the Pandemic, to help keep residents and visitors safe and incentivize vaccinations.
On this episode of Schneps Connects, one of the key stakeholders, Kapil Longani, Counsel to the Mayor of New York City, focused on providing clarity on the City’s Vaccination and Test Mandates for millions of city workers, residents and visitors.
Longani speaks to Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media talks about his advisement to the Mayor and City Hall on high profile an...
2021-10-0622 minSchneps ConnectsRunning Restaurants During the Pandemic: From NYC to the Hamptons with James Mallios, Civetta Hospitality
James Mallios, Managing Partner for Civetta Hospitality is an entrepreneur and restaurateur who owns a number of local restaurants around NYC and Long Island. James operates Amali (UES), Calissa (Water Mill), Bar Marseille (Rockaways) and Juniper at the Vanderbilt (Nassau County). Civetta’s restaurants have received awards and critical acclaim from President Barack Obama, The Ford Foundation and the City of New York for their commitment to community, philanthropy and sustainable business practices.
James talks with Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about how he transformed his career from a lawyer to an en...
2021-09-2228 minSchneps ConnectsKeeping the Lights on for NYC’s Media, Entertainment and Nightlife Industry with Anne del Castillo, Commissioner, NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
Schneps Connects has a very entertaining guest, Anne del Castillo, the Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME). A native New Yorker, she has more than 25 years of experience in film and TV production, public media, and arts and nonprofit administration.
Commissioner del Castillo leads MOME’s efforts to bolster the city’s creative sectors of film, television, theatre, music, advertising, publishing and digital content creation and Nightlife.
Anne talks to Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about the highlights of a recently released report of the $82 Billion in Economic Output that the...
2021-09-0121 minSchneps ConnectsTransformation of Hudson Square, A Hub of Innovation and Creativity with Ellen Baer, President & CEO, Hudson Square BID
The Hudson Square area has transformed from Manhattan’s former Printing District into a thriving creative hub.
The innovative and imaginative area within the district is Clarkson Street on the north, Canal Street on the south, 6th Avenue on the east, and West Street on the west.
Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media talks to Ellen Baer, Hudson Square BID’s President and CEO about its transformation from a 20th century industrial district to an authentic 21st century neighborhood characterized by environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Make sure to subscribe to Schneps Connects wherever you ge...
2021-08-2518 minSchneps ConnectsFifth Avenue: The #1 Destination in NY and Most Iconic Street in the World with Jerome Barth, President, Fifth Avenue Association
As we continue speaking to key leaders across Manhattan who are working hard on their neighborhood’s economic recovery from Covid, we land on Fifth Avenue, which remains the most iconic thoroughfares in the world. Fifth Avenue is known for its flagship retail, five-star hotels, gourmet restaurants, renowned cultural institutions and landmark attractions in the heart of Midtown, between 46th and 61st Street.
This year for the first time, Fifth Avenue (608 Fifth Avenue), will be a host to NYC’s semi-annual fashion week (NYFW) from September 8th through 12th, which generates $887 million in total economic impact annually.
Jo...
2021-08-1826 minSchneps ConnectsA Crown Jewel in NYC, Union Square and its Park with Ed Janoff, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, Union Square Partnership
As we continue making our way around Manhattan, Schneps Connects ventures onto the Union Square-14th Street area, a vibrant community continuing to evolve and grow, especially Union Square Park, the district’s crown jewel.
Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media talks to Ed Janoff, Deputy Director & Chief of Staff of Union Square Partnership about the neighborhood’s quality-of-life and environment there, its public spaces with seating areas furnished with 600 bistro tables, and the fabulous street mural unveiled along the 14th Street Busway.
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2021-08-1121 minSchneps ConnectsA Quintessential 24-Hour NYC Neighborhood with Jeffrey C. LeFrancois, Executive Director, Meatpacking District Management Association
Take the journey with us to the quintessential 24-hour NYC neighborhood, the Meatpacking District located on the far west side of Manhattan, bordered by Chelsea to the north and the West Village to the south.
Jeffrey C. LeFrancois, the Meatpacking District’s Executive Director talks to Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about his vision for the public realm improving the quality of life for all NYers, the renovation at the Gansevoort Hotel, and some of the new performances in the area such as “Seven Deadly Sins” which takes over storefronts in the Meatpacking District creating experimental theater in...
2021-08-0421 minSchneps ConnectsNYC’s Hotel Industry with Vijay Dandapani, President & CEO of the Hotel Association of NYC
HANYC is one of the oldest professional trade associations in the nation. Today, HANYC is an internationally recognized leader in New York City’s $5 billion tourism industry, with nearly 300 hotel members and 80,000 rooms.
Vijay Dandapani, a hotel industry veteran, President and Chief Executive officer of the Hotel Association of NYC talks to Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about NYC leading the country in the construction of hotel rooms, the state of the hotel market in NYC pre and post-pandemic and some of the tax breaks being used as incentives to lure tourism to the City.
Mak...
2021-07-2818 minSchneps Connects100+ Years of Brooklyn Business with Randy Peers, President & CEO, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
For over 100 years, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has developed and nurtured an active civic spirit and sought to safeguard and improve living conditions and social welfare for local businesses and residents. The organization has a vibrant history that encapsulates the diverse, innovative and ever-evolving Brooklyn business community.
Randy Peers the President and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce talks to Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about some of the most significant challenges to overcome in Brooklyn businesses moving forward, the EXCELerate program funded by the owners of the Brooklyn Nets, Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation an...
2021-07-2126 minSchneps ConnectsDowntown Brooklyn, A World Class Destination with Regina Myer, President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
New Yorkers like living outside the areas they work in and are enjoying great parks, more spacious apartments and easier access to mass transit than ever before. Downtown Brooklyn is one area attracting residents for these reasons.
Regina Myer, President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, champions for Downtown Brooklyn as a world-class business, cultural, educational, residential, and retail destination.
Regina talks with Josh Schneps, CEO of Schneps Media about the dramatic transformation of 1.3 miles of industrial waterfront into one of New York City’s most popular destinations, what new businesses and stores are coming to Down...
2021-07-1421 minSchneps ConnectsThe Future of Midtown with Dan Biederman, President of the 34th Street Partnership and Executive Director of Bryant Park
Dan Biederman, President of the 34th Street Partnership and Executive Director of Bryant Park began his career by turning around dangerous and neglected areas of Midtown Manhattan. During the 1980s he created Bryant Park Corporation, 34th Street Partnership, and Grand Central Partnership, and currently serves as the President of the first two of those downtown management organizations.
The 34th Street Partnership is one of the most ambitious BIDs in the United States. It receives no tax dollars, nor does it solicit funds from philanthropic donors. The public pays not one cent for the outstanding services and capital pl...
2021-06-3027 minSchneps ConnectsThe Race for Mayor with Curtis Sliwa, Republican Candidate for NYC Mayor
Republican NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa who in the 1970s, with a group of others, as a volunteer rode the subways of New York to protect law-abiding citizens. It grew into the “Guardian Angels” that residents of the Big Apple have come to know and love.
Curtis talks with Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about his plan for public safety, about refunding the police and about his Property Tax Reform Plan.
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Produced by Jill Ca...
2021-06-0327 minSchneps ConnectsFuture of Long Island City with Elizabeth Lusskin, President of the LIC Partnership
Long Island City is one of NYC’s most exciting neighborhoods, with a nightlife scene, restaurants, museums, art galleries, office space as well as a hub of manufacturing. Along the waterfront, there are expansive views from green spaces like Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Park.
The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) is the neighborhood development organization for Long Island City. They advocate for economic development that benefits the area’s industrial, commercial, tech, cultural, tourism, and residential sectors. Elizabeth Lusskin, the President of the LIC Partnership and Executive Director of the LIC Business Improvement Distri...
2021-05-2534 minSchneps ConnectsThe Latest on Lower Manhattan with Jessica Lappin, President, Alliance for Downtown New York
Jessica Lappin, President of the Alliance for Downtown New York, manages New York City’s and the country’s largest Business Improvement District (BID) and works to ensure that Lower Manhattan, essentially everything south of Chambers Street, is a thriving and dynamic community.
Lappin a lifelong New Yorker, a former elected official, speaks with Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about this summer in Downtown Manhattan, Downtown LIVE (5/15-5/23), and the excitement planned with the return of NYC’s nightlife and restaurant industry.
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2021-05-1925 minSchneps ConnectsThe Future and Potential of the Cannabis Industry in New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the state bill to legalize marijuana on March 31, 2021 and there is an estimated $350 million in annual tax revenues that the bill would bring to New York state. This episode interviews Cannabis experts discussing the lengthy process to bring recreational cannabis use to New York and the road map being built on what this will all look like over the coming years. Josh Schneps, CEO Schneps Media speaks to Elizabeth Kase, a Partner at Abrams Fensterman, Chair of the Criminal Law Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Medical Marijuana Law Group and Craig Johnson, t...
2021-05-1139 minSchneps ConnectsQueens Public Library Celebrates its 125th Anniversary with Dennis M. Walcott, President & CEO, Queens Public Library
The Queens Public Library, celebrating its 125th Anniversary, is of the nation’s largest public library systems with 66 locations in the most diverse urban area in the world. Libraries are community centers vital to our City’s post-pandemic recovery. The Queens Public Library offers a collection of more than 5 million books, more than 87,500 educational, cultural, and civic programs and welcomes 11.5 million people each year.
Dennis M. Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Public Library and a lifelong resident of Queens talks with Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about the millions of Queens residents who utilize the library system, ...
2021-04-2826 minSchneps ConnectsA Manhattan Central Business District, One Year Into the Pandemic with James Mettham, Executive Director, Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership BID
The Flatiron and NoMad are known as two of New York’s most vital and exciting neighborhoods. New businesses like the Warner Bros.’s three-story Harry Potter experience, Swingers, a 22,000 sq. ft indoor golf club/bar/restaurant coming to the Virgin Hotel and The Friends Experience on E. 23rd Street (an interactive attraction based on the classic NBC sit-com) are added to the list of the district’s restaurants, stores and cultural institutions.
James Mettham, the Partnership’s Executive Director Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership is a nonprofit organization and Business Improvement District (BID) working to enhance the reputatio...
2021-04-2827 minSchneps ConnectsThe Race for Mayor with Andrew Yang: Businessman, Entrepreneur, Non-Profit Founder and Director, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of NYC
As many are undecided on who they will vote for in the upcoming NYC Mayoral election, Josh Schneps, CEO Schneps Media has interviewed just about every candidate to help you decide. On this episode, we have one of the frontrunners, Andrew Yang, a not-for-profit entrepreneur who left that for politics. Many are aware of Yang and the platform he developed running for US President.
Hear Yang talk about Universal Income for certain residents of the City, the current state of Anti-Asian sentiment, the City’s affordable housing supply and expanding healthcare coverage to people who are currently unin...
2021-04-0725 minSchneps ConnectsDispelling Covid-19 Myths with Dr. Bret J. Rudy, Sr. Vice President and Chief of Hospital Operations at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
Dr. Bret J. Rudy, Senior Vice President and Chief of Hospital Operations at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, manages a 450-bed acute care teaching hospital, comprehensive stroke center, and Level 1 Trauma Center.
Dr. Rudy talks with Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media about the vaccine misinformation out there, how to make good decisions on getting the healthcare you need during the pandemic, and what we can expect from the Johnson and Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
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2021-03-1717 minSchneps ConnectsThe Brooklyn Navy Yard: A Major hub for Economic Activity with David Ehrenberg, President and CEO and Johanna Greenbaum, the Chief Development Officer of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
Two leaders, Johanna Greenbaum, Chief Development Officer and David Ehrenberg, President and CEO at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) talk about its diverse tenant base and ongoing expansion efforts. The BNYDC has history dating back to 1801, is owned by New York City and stretches over 300 acres from Vinegar Hill/DUMBO through Clinton Hill/Ft. Green and Williamsburg and serves as a major hub of economic activity.
Johanna and David discuss the history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, how their diverse tenant base works together including supporting the fight against COVID, the commercial real estate development and...
2021-02-2444 minSchneps ConnectsHudson River Park, A Lifeline for New Yorkers: Madelyn Wils, President and CEO of the The Trust
This year throughout the pandemic, New York City Parks have been a source of health and wellness for New Yorkers. Hudson River Park’s 4+ miles of open space, which runs from Chambers St. all the way up to W. 59th St.has helped to lift the spirits of the people of the City experiencing challenges which they have never seen the likes of before.
Madelyn Wils, President and CEO of The Trust, a State authority in partnership with the City of New York, under her leadership, has been responsible for moving along the completion of the 550-acre riv...
2021-02-1622 minSchneps ConnectsE-Scooters: The Next Mode of Transportation for NYC with Wayne Ting, Chief Executive Officer, Lime
The New York City Council legalized electronic rides by e-scooters based on the demand for alternative transportation. A new pilot program is ready to take flight with the City set to choose escooter operators.
Schneps Connects guest Wayne Ting is the CEO of Lime, one of the global leaders in the shared e-scooter market. He discusses how his company grew exponentially, how shared escooters work and their experiences in other cities around the world as they vie for a chance to operate in New York City.
Every week as part of our new Schneps Connects P...
2021-02-0926 minSchneps ConnectsThe Race for NYC Mayor: Ray McGuire, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of NYC
Schneps Connects continues to interview the candidates in its podcast series, The Race for New York City Mayor. The fourth in this series is Democratic Candidate for NYC Mayor, Ray McGuire. McGuire, former Vice Chair of Citigroup, is one of the most unique candidates for NYC Mayor in that he has never been an elected official and he would also be only the second African American Mayor the City has ever had.
McGuire discusses how he stepped down as the Vice Chair of Citigroup in order to run for Mayor, how his experience would be a benefit...
2021-02-0225 minSchneps ConnectsThe Race for New York City Mayor: NYC Mayoral Candidate and Comptroller, Scott Stringer
Schneps Connects continues to interview the candidates in its podcast series, The Race for New York City Mayor.
The third in this series is New York City Comptroller, Scott Stringer. Stringer is one of the leading candidates running to be the next Mayor of New York City. He served in the NY State Assembly representing Manhattan’s West Side, was Manhattan Borough President and now is NYC’s Comptroller.
Stringer discusses with Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media, his background growing up in Washington Heights with a single mom, the accomplishments he is most proud of as an...
2021-01-2618 minSchneps ConnectsThe Race for New York City Mayor: NYC Mayoral Candidate, Shaun Donovan
As the race for the next Mayor of New York City continues to heat up, Schneps Connects continues its podcast series, The Race for New York City Mayor.
The second in this series is Shaun Donovan, a top housing official who served in both the administrations of President Barack Obama and Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Donovan was the secretary of Housing and Urban Development and then director of the Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration and under Bloomberg he was commissioner of the Department of Housing, Preservation & Development.
Donovan discusses with Josh Schneps, CEO...
2021-01-1923 minSchneps ConnectsThe Race for New York City Mayor: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams
Schneps Connects host Joshua Schneps will be introducing the leading candidates running to be the next Mayor of New York City to our listeners. The first in this series is with Eric Adams, who is the current Brooklyn Borough President and would be only the second ever African American as New York City Mayor.
Adams grew up in South Jamaica, Queens, served in the NYPD, was State Senator and is now in his second term as Brooklyn Borough President. Hear about Adams’ background, what he stands for, his accomplishments as an NYPD officer, an elected official and why he feels he...
2021-01-1426 minSchneps ConnectsNYC Alternative Transportation: How Will We Get There with Frank Reig, CEO, Revel
The demand for alternative, faster, greener and cheaper means of commuting and traveling around the City continues to rise and evolve especially with people preferring open air outdoor options during the Pandemic.
Revel, which is a shared electric moped company began offering their signature blue moped on New York City Streets in 2018. The mopeds were quickly embraced by New Yorkers in the neighborhoods they initially served including North Brooklyn and Western Queens. That all came to a screeching halt this past July when New York City asked the service to be reviewed after the death of 3 riders...
2021-01-1223 minSchneps ConnectsKaufman Astoria Studios, 100 Years in the Making with President/CEO, Hal Rosenbluth and Vice President, Tracy Capune
Hollywood has long been known as the center of film and television production, but New York City has grown to be a fierce competitor for that title propelled by both our landmarks, unmistakable street scapes, a deep talent pool and tax incentives. But it wasn’t always that way and one of the City’s first pioneers was the site of the current Kaufman Astoria Studios with roots in production dating back to 1920.
Both the President/CEO, Hal Rosenbluth and Vice President, Tracy Capune of Kaufman Astoria Studios discuss the evolution of the studios in Astoria along with...
2021-01-0544 minSchneps ConnectsWho is AOC? With US Congress member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
AOC, one of the most well-known and recognizable NYC Elected Officials, and certainly one of the top figures in American Politics, has sparked the national conversation on many topics including global warming and social/economic equality. US Congress member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) who serves the 14th Congressional District encompassing parts of Queens and the Bronx talks with Josh Schneps, CEO, Schneps Media, to discuss what she stands for, her story growing up here in NYC, how she got to where she is and what her goals are for the future.
With her notoriety come millions of loyal fo...
2020-12-2042 minSchneps ConnectsYellow cabs are in the DNA of New York City, but will that last?
For years, driving a cab and aspiring to own a medallion was a great path for many including immigrants to achieve the American dream.
In this latest episode of Schneps Connects, Josh Schneps, CEO Schneps Media speaks with Richard Wissak, the Vice President of 55 Stan, a company that owns and operates a large fleet of NYC Taxi Cabs dating back to 1960 and based out of LIC, Queens.
We all know how much yellow cabs are part of the City’s DNA, but technology has changed the landscape of the Industry and alon...
2020-12-0220 min
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike BlinderSchneps Media is Rocking New York With Hyperlocal Free WeekliesSchneps Media is Rocking New York With Hyperlocal Free Weeklies In 1985, Victoria Schneps-Yunis began a community newspaper in her living room called the Queens Courier. Today, that one free weekly has turned into the largest local media company in New York State comprised of newspapers, magazines, websites and events. Victoria’s son, Joshua Schneps, now serves CEO and publisher of more than 70 community newspapers and magazines, in addition to community websites, email newsletters and social media channels serving all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester and more. In thi...
2020-11-3044 min
Thank You for Coming OutKendra Lee, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/them) welcomes Kendra Lee (she/her) and a very special surprise guest! Kendra is a former theater director/playwright, current special educator and future social worker.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “Thank You For Coming Out,” inspired by Dubbs’ beloved live comedy show of the same name, pairs them as host with lesbian, gay, trans, bi, non-binary, and more mem...
2020-11-1952 minThank You for Coming OutJess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes comedians Jess Salomon (she/her) and Eman El-Husseini (she/her).
The El-Salomons are a married Jewish-Palestinian lesbian comedy couple who after years of performing solo decided to add yet another challenge to their relationship: A duo act! Now they tell jokes about one another, in front each other. A sacrifice they make for the fans.
Jess Salomon (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon) and Eman El-Husseini (Just for Laughs) met and fell in love at a c...
2020-11-121h 10Thank You for Coming OutMike Curato, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes author and artist Mike Curato (he/him).
Mike’s debut title, Little Elliot, Big City, released in 2014 to critical acclaim, won several awards, and has been translated into over ten languages. There are now five books in the Little Elliot series, including Little Elliot, Big Family; Little Elliot, Big Fun; Little Elliot, Fall Friends; and Merry Christmas, Little Elliot. He recently released his first YA graphic novel, Flamer, which follows 14-year-old Aiden Navarro who navig...
2020-11-0550 minThank You for Coming OutKadijah Spence, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes educator, nature-lover, environmentalist and creative being, Kadijah Spence (she/her).
Kadijah integrates her cultural and social identities into her research and studies to create welcoming and affirming educational spaces. The curriculum and programs she writes includes Jewish values, guidelines for inclusivity of LGBTQ+ and neuro-diverse participants and activities that cater toward differ intelligences. When she’s not researching and teaching, she can be found by the Hudson River, which offers her a place to daydr...
2020-10-2957 minSchneps ConnectsWelcome to Schneps Connects
Join Josh Schneps, CEO of Schneps Media, as he gets exceptional leaders to pull back the curtain on their proudest accomplishments, biggest challenges and all the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Schneps Media’s reporters and editors cover local news and tell stories you won’t find anywhere else. Our reporting is full of interesting and amazing people advocating, fighting, building, protecting and doing the work that impacts your lives in ways you may not even know.
Until now.
Subscribe for free to Schneps Connects wherever you get your podcasts or stream...
2020-10-2801 minThank You for Coming OutCarmelyn Malalis, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Chair and Commissioner of the New York City Commission on Human Rights Carmelyn P. Malalis (she/her).
Carmelyn was appointed Chair and Commissioner of the New York City Commission on Human Rights, the city agency tasked with combating discrimination in New York City, in 2014 following more than a decade in private practice as an advocate for employees’ rights in the workplace. Prior to her appointment, Commissioner Malalis was a partner at Outten & Golden LLP wher...
2020-10-2244 minThank You for Coming OutCarmen LoBue, Thank You For Coming Out (Again!)
We’re revisiting one of our favorite early episodes this week with Carmen LoBue (they/ them/ Carmen), whose new project, “Pink and Blue,” aims to inspire empathy and change how our culture views gender nonconforming communities. Learn more at pinkandbluefilm.com.
In this episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out” (originally airing August 2019), creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes queer Afro Fil Am producer, director, writer, and actor Carmen LoBue, who has a passion for social justice and portraying womxn and LGBTQIA perspectives. Carmen is the 2018 New Legacy Maker Honoree an...
2020-10-1553 minThank You for Coming OutShakina, Thank You For Coming Out Live (Again!)
This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes, our season two premiere with special guest, Shakina (she/her)! You can catch her new show, “Connecting,” premiering tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC.
Thank You For Coming Out” kicked off its second season with a live celebration Saturday Jan. 25 at Caveat on the Lower East Side. Featuring an intimate chat with actress Shakina, best known for her work on “Difficult People” and “Transparent ‘Musicale Finale,’” the evening was its own musical event with several performances from the show’s past guests.
Host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them...
2020-10-081h 14Thank You for Coming OutBritni de la Cretaz, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes writer Britni de la Cretaz (they/she).
Britni de la Cretaz is a queer Jew and freelance writer whose work focuses on the intersections of sports, gender, and queerness. They have a book forthcoming from Bold Type Books about the National Women’s Football League. They live in Boston and you can follow them on Twitter at @britnidlc.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is uniqu...
2020-10-0147 minThank You for Coming OutArya Marvazy, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes LGBTQ+ Activist & Community Organizer Arya Marvazy (he/him).
Gay born and raised in Tehrangeles, CA, Arya earned his BA in Psychology at UC San Diego, and a master’s in Organizational Behavior from NYU. Currently twelve years into his non-profit career, Arya began a lifelong dream of LGBTQ+ activism with JQ where he currently serves as the Managing Director. In 2017, Arya launched the JQ Persian Pride Fellowship, an interfaith LGBTQ+ and ally initiative training...
2020-09-2453 minThank You for Coming OutGlo Butler, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes comedian and actress Glo Butler (she/her).
Glo has performed as part of New York Comedy fest, been featured in time out “ LGBTQ+ PoC Comedians you should know,” hosts “Glo in the City Live” (a POC and queer/trans comedy show), and is the creator of the Glo in the City webseries, which has been featured on IMBD, funny or die, and YouTube.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each comin...
2020-09-1759 minThank You for Coming OutKate Barnhart, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes organizer, activist and honoree at the upcoming Gay City News Impact Awards presented by MetroPlus Health, Kate Barnhart (she/her).
Kate Barnhart is a long-time AIDS activist and member of ACT UP/NY who has engaged in numerous acts of civil disobedience protesting issues related to HIV/AIDS, healthcare, and police brutality. She has worked with at-risk youth since 1994, including six years working with young felons at CASES, an alternative-to-incarceration program. Since 2001, she has wo...
2020-09-111h 09Thank You for Coming OutLouie Pearlman, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes comedian Louie Pearlman (he/him).
Louie Pearlman has been an innovator and maverick of the New York City Comedy and Arts Scene since 2002. His sugar-sweet Sixties Bubblegum Rock musical Joey and Ron, (co-written with Joel Esher) recently made its stage debut at The Player’s Theater in NYC. Louie’s officially-licensed Archie Comics/Riverdale stories “Nice Girls Finish Last,” and “Riverdale’s Worst Nightmare” are currently available on the platform Yarn. Louie also co-hosts and produce...
2020-09-031h 00Thank You for Coming OutJaye McBride, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes comedian Jaye McBride (she/her).
Jaye McBride is funny, smart and proudly transgender. One of the first trans comedians to work on a national level, she has performs both as a headliner and sharing the stage with comedy greats like Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton & Bobcat Goldthwait. In addition to numerous comedy festivals, Jaye recently made her television debut on Comedy Central’s ‘This Week at the Comedy Cellar’. Jaye is originally from Upstate NY but now l...
2020-08-2756 minThank You for Coming OutAdam Rippon, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Olympian, author and activist, Adam Rippon (he/him).
Adam made history at the 2018 Winter Olympics as the United States’ first openly LGBTQ athlete to medal at the winter games. He is also the author of the heartfelt and funny book, Beautiful on the Outside, as well as a champion of the LGBTQ community and beloved media personality.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique i...
2020-08-2046 minThank You for Coming OutRay Cordova, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes comedian Ray Cordova (he/him).
Ray is an actor/writer/comedian born and raised in Queens, NY. Between training, performing and just plain ol’ acting up, over the years, Ray is living his dream. He can be seen on the Netflix original series, ASTRONOMY CLUB THE SKETCH SHOW, which he co-created, co-starred, co-wrote, and co-produced with his sketch/improv comedy troupe, ASTRONOMY CLUB”
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each co...
2020-08-131h 07Thank You for Coming OutDavid Burtka, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
CW: This episode contains brief discussion of sexual assault
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes actor, chef and writer David Burtka (he/him).
As an actor, David has appeared on Broadway as well as on TV’s How I Met Your Mother alongside his husband, Neil Patrick Harris, among other roles. He is also an accomplished chef, releasing his first cookbook, Life Is a Party, in 2019,
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each comin...
2020-08-0653 minThank You for Coming OutAlex Song-Xia, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Alex Song-Xia (she/her).
Alex is a writer, actor, and comedian based in New York. She has written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart, and HBO’s Night of Too Many Stars. As an actor, Alex has appeared on The Week Of (Netflix), starring Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, and High Maintenance (HBO). Alex trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and the William Esper Studio in New York....
2020-07-301h 02Thank You for Coming OutGlennon Doyle, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes author and activist Glennon Doyle (she/her).
Glennon is the author of New York Times’ bestsellers Untamed, Love Warrior and Carry On, Warrior. She is also the founder and president of Together Rising, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming “collective heartache into effective action.”
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “Thank You For Coming Out,” ins...
2020-07-231h 02
Straight Talk: Health & WellnessStraight Talk: Health & Wellness with Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera – Episode 8Host Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera talk to guests, Dr. Alisa Kauffman, Dr. Rachel Klein, and Dr. Babak (Bobby) Hassid – EPISODE 8, brought … Read More
2020-07-1720 minThank You for Coming OutFaiven Feshazion, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Brooklyn-based actor and model Faiven Feshazion (she/her).
Faiven made her Off-Broadway debut in The Bigot. Her film credits include Little Faith and Maya and Her Lover. Her television credits include The Black List and Comedy Central.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “Thank You For Coming Out,” inspired by Dubbs’ beloved live comedy show...
2020-07-1656 minStraight Talk: Health & WellnessStraight Talk: Health & Wellness with Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera – Episode 7Host Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera talk to guests, Talia Segal-Fidler and Dr. Babak (Bobby) Hassid – EPISODE 7, brought to you by HIPAAVIDEO.NET Read More
2020-07-0924 minThank You for Coming OutMeg Toohey, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Meg Toohey (she/her).
In addition to her work with moody, pop-rock indie bands, Meg played all and composed several of the guitar parts for previous podcast guest Sara Bareilles’s Broadway musical, Waitress. She’s workshopped the Donna Summer musical and has been tapped for The Go-Gos’ musical Head Over Heels. She also released her solo album, Butch, in January.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, a...
2020-07-0957 minStraight Talk: Health & WellnessStraight Talk: Health & Wellness with Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera – Episode 6Host Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera talk to guests, Dr. Alisa Kauffman, Dr. Rachel Klein, and Dr. Babar Rao – EPISODE 6, brought to … Read More
2020-07-0330 minThank You for Coming OutShareef Jenkins, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Shareef Jenkins (he/him/they).
Shareef Jenkins is am Improv performer, film and theater producer who also runs a gender free clothing business called BoiPKG (boipkg.com) and donates 10% back to the LGBTQ community. In his spare time he plays trumpet for the Big Apple Corps the LGBTQ New York Marching band.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor...
2020-06-2556 minStraight Talk: Health & WellnessStraight Talk: Health & Wellness with Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera – Episode 5Host Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera talk to guests, Talia Segal-Fidler and Dr. Babak (Bobby) Hassid – EPISODE 5, brought to you by HIPAAVIDEO.NET Read More
2020-06-2520 minStraight Talk: Health & WellnessStraight Talk: Health & Wellness with Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera – Episode 4Host Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera talk to guests, Jim Cantalini and Dr. Joel Studin – EPISODE 4, brought to you by HIPAAVIDEO.NET … Read More
2020-06-1821 minStraight Talk: Health & WellnessStraight Talk: Health & Wellness with Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera – Episode 3Host Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera talk to guests, Roger Greenwald and Dr. Joel Studin – EPISODE 3, brought to you by HIPAAVIDEO.NET Read More
2020-06-0619 minStraight Talk: Health & WellnessStraight Talk: Health & Wellness with Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera – Episode 2Host Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera talk to guests, Vito Lomonaco, Craig Waldrep, and Dr. Joel Studin – EPISODE 2, brought to you by … Read More
2020-05-2922 minStraight Talk: Health & WellnessStraight Talk: Health & Wellness with Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera – Episode 1Host Vicki Schneps and Geraldo Rivera talk to guests, Vito Lomonaco, Craig Weldrep, Dr. Joel Studin, and Congressman Tom Suozzi – EPISODE 1, brought … Read More
2020-05-2023 minThank You for Coming OutDylan Goodman, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Dylan Goodman (he/him).
Dylan is a quintessential Taurus. He is a performance artist and nonprofit fundraiser for Keshet. Growing up in North Carolina, Dylan got his start in activism by pioneering LGBTQ resources at Davidson College, his alma mater. In 2015, he dipped his toes into nonprofit work as a coordinator for GLAAD’s #SpiritDay campaign; and in 2016, he received a BA in Gender and Sexuality Studies with High Honors and a Theatre Minor. In his fr...
2020-04-1651 minThank You for Coming OutJessAnn Smith, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes “Thank You For Coming Out” Live co-producer, JessAnn Smith (she/her).
JessAnn has lived in NYC doing all kinds of performance, production and education-related things since 2004! Originally from the Pacific Northwest, JessAnn holds fast to her love for coffee, mountains, 90’s music and wanderlust. Some of her favorite gigs include singing at Lincoln Center with the National Chorale, playing trombone with the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps and of course, co-producing “Thank You For Coming Out.”
2020-04-0257 minThank You for Coming OutMadison Malone Kircher, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Madison Malone Kircher (she/her).
Madison is a senior writer at New York Magazine’s Vulture, where she covers culture. She lives in Brooklyn with many plants on the brink of death. (The plants, not her.)
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “Thank You For Coming Out,” inspired by Dubbs’ beloved live comedy show of the sa...
2020-03-0546 minThank You for Coming OutAlex Koones, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Alex Koones (she/her).
Alex is a Chef, entrepreneur and community organizer, known for her time at some of New York’s best restaurants like Jean Georges and The Breslin, as well as her own burger stand in Brooklyn, Hungry Bessie. Alex is also the chef and creator of Babetown, a pop up supper club for queer women, trans and non binary people that meets in private homes.
As queer people, we are cons...
2020-02-2055 minThank You for Coming OutEric Marcus, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Eric Marcus (he/him).
Eric is the author of a dozen books, including the two editions of Making Gay History (the original 1992 edition is entitled Making History), Why Suicide?, and Breaking the Surface, the #1 New York Times bestselling autobiography of Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis. Eric is also the co-producer of Those Who Were There, a podcast drawn from the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies. And he is the founder and chair of the Stonewall 50 Consortium. Learn m...
2020-02-1458 minThank You for Coming OutMaybe Burke, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Maybe Burke (they/them).
Maybe is an actor, writer, and human rights advocate interested in telling the stories that haven’t been told. Maybe‘s solo show, Love Letters to Nobody, received the 2017 Fresh Fruit Spirit Award for Fostering Pride, Survival, History, and Progress. Maybe has spoken on many panels and facilitated several workshops around trans and queer identities. They have spoken all over, from BroadwayCon to Buzzfeed, and several High Schools and Universities. As the Artistic Asso...
2020-02-0659 minThank You for Coming OutLIVE: Thank You For Coming Out with Shakina, Emily Tarver & Vicci Martinez and more!
Thank You For Coming Out” kicked off its second season with a live celebration Saturday Jan. 25 at Caveat on the Lower East Side. Featuring an intimate chat with actress Shakina (she/ her), best known for her work on “Difficult People” and “Transparent ‘Musicale Finale,’” the evening was its own musical event with several performances from the show’s past guests.
Host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) and Shakina dove into Shakina’s coming out, her early work as a performance artist, and her experience working on “Transparent” over the course of a 40-minute candid — and, let’s just say it, at times hilarious...
2020-01-301h 14Thank You for Coming OutThank You For Coming Out Season One Wrap-Up
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) sits down with producer Bobby Hankinson (he/him/his) to reflect on our first 21 episodes, relive some of our favorite moments and discuss what’s to come in 2020, including a live recording at Caveat January 25.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “Thank You For Coming Out,” inspired by Dubbs’ beloved live comedy show of the same name, pai...
2019-12-0553 minThank You for Coming OutTaylor Ortega and Jay Malsky, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Taylor Ortega (she/her/hers) and Jay Malsky (they/them/theirs).
Taylor is a comedian, actor and writer based in New York City. Most recently, she was a New Face at Montreal’s Just For Laughs comedy festival. You can see her on screen in the upcoming A24 films “False Positive” and “After Yang” or as Shego in the Disney Channel original movie “Kim Possible.” Catch her regularly in digital projects for MTV, Comedy Central...
2019-11-211h 17Thank You for Coming OutBloom Davis, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/them/theirs) welcomes Bloom Davis (they/them/theirs). Bloom is a queer non-binary performer, facilitator, and creature who loves adventuring, traveling, and playing.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “Thank You For Coming Out,” inspired by Dubbs’ beloved live comedy show of the same name, pairs them as host with lesbian, gay, trans, bi, non-binary, and more members of the queer...
2019-11-1454 minThank You for Coming OutSuzanne Hitchman, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Suzanne Hitchman (she/her/hers). Suzanne Hitchman (she/her/hers) is a white, queer, cis woman. She is an individual/organizational coach and creative who is passionate about issues of racial, gender and LGBTQ equity and inclusion. She supports individuals and organizations, particularly those focussed on making a social impact, bring values to life, develop leadership and wellness practices and foster meaningful connections from which deep and holistic change can occur. She specializes in Restora...
2019-11-0758 minThank You for Coming OutKelley Quinn and Kelsey Bailey, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Kelsey Bailey (she/her/hers) and Kelley Quinn (she/her/hers). Kelsey is a performer/dog-owner living in Brooklyn. She can be found performing every Saturday with The Curfew and monthly at the LGBTQIA+ improv show, Here & Queer, at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. She is 1/3 of the high-octane trio Future Wives. She has been featured on Lifetime, Splitsider, Funny or Die, WhoHaHa, The Daily Dot, and more. She is almost always dehydrated!
Kell...
2019-10-311h 02Thank You for Coming OutJerome Haferd and David Blasher, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Jerome Haferd (he/him/his) and David Blasher (he/him/his). Jerome Haferd is an architect and design educator based out of Harlem, NYC. His interests in the field include how architecture establishes a dialogue with marginalized users and spaces. He is the co-founder of the architectural design practice BRANDT : HAFERD, also located in Harlem and focusing on a range of research and built projects both in and outside of New York. When he is not...
2019-10-241h 07Thank You for Coming OutSarah Steele, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Sarah Steele (she/her/hers). Sarah Steele currently stars on CBS’s The Good Fight. She has appeared in numerous films, tv shows, broadway and off-broadway plays. She won an Independent Spirit Award for her ensemble work in Nicole Holofcener’s Please Give, and a Drama Desk for her ensemble work in Stephen Karam’s The Humans. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English Literature and she makes weird dances on instagram som...
2019-10-1756 minThank You for Coming OutEmily Tarver and Vicci Martinez, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Emily Tarver (she/her/hers) and Vicci Martinez (she/her/hers). Vicci Martinez and Emily Tarver met on Orange is the New Black and fell in love. Now they harmonize about their love and their life. They spend most of their time making each other laugh and eating candy.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder...
2019-10-101h 18Thank You for Coming OutT.J. Mannix, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes T.J. Mannix (he/him/his), an actor, improvisor, and 9/11 first-responder. He has taught and performed in 16 countries, and is currently touring the U.S. and Europe with LimboLand, his one man improvised musical. T.J. is the Founder and Artistic Director of the 11th annual New York Musical Improv Festival www.NYMIF.com.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humo...
2019-10-031h 16Thank You for Coming OutAlice Kremelberg, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Alice Kremelberg (she/her/hers), who is recurring as Nicole Eckelcamp on the new season of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK now showing on Netflix. You may have also seen her on New Amsterdam, NCIS, The Feels, Generation Wrecks, The Revolutionaries, Watch Room, IRIS, Doomsday, Nurse Jackie, Blue Bloods, The Big C, 30 ROCK, and LAW AND ORDER: SVU.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique i...
2019-09-1959 minThank You for Coming OutScott Austin, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Scott Austin (he/him/his), who is a Brooklyn-based theater teacher. He also works as a teaching artist with Ping Chong + Co. and performs improv comedy around New York. Scott received his MA from NYU Steinhardt. He knows a pretty good joke about a penguin.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “Thank You For Coming O...
2019-09-121h 02Thank You for Coming OutLeah Abay, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Leah Abay (they/ she/ he), who is currently pursuing their Master’s in Social Work at NYU. He hails from Akron, Ohio, where they completed their Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and then performed professionally for two years. Since relocating to New York in 2016, she has had the pleasure of working with homeless LGBTQ youth as a volunteer and as a part of his graduate degree. They graduate in May of 2020, and their...
2019-09-051h 01Thank You for Coming OutLou Gonzalez, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes comedian/ writer/ director Lou Gonzalez (he/ him/ his), born and raised in the Bronx, who is a teacher and a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Lou regularly performs with his vet indie team The Mannequin Room. He was recently a writer and performer in the 2019 “CBS Diversity Showcase.” Lou is a fierce queen who has been doing sketch comedy and improv in NYC since 2009.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out...
2019-08-291h 05Thank You for Coming OutJessica Henderson, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Jessica Henderson (she/ her/ hers), a New York City stand-up, birthed from a Jamaican military father and a mad scientist chemist mother. Jessica has taken her colorful childhood and put it into a half-hour called “40 Acres and a Strap: My life After Slavery and Journey Towards Queerness.” You can also see her doing stand-up at Littlefield, Upright Citizens Brigade, Union Hall, and the Duplex, or on her webseries, “Growing Down,” on YouTube.
As queer peopl...
2019-08-221h 16
Power Women with Victoria SchnepsA shining light in Harlem: A talk with Barbara Askins, president and CEO of the 125th Street BID
This week’s “Power Woman” podcast features Barbara Askins, President & CEO of the 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) speaking with host Victoria Schneps. Ms. Askins talks about growing up in her small-town childhood home of Plaquemine, LA, her life today, and her advice to other women on how to succeed in business.
Recalling her early life, she candidly shared it was women such as her first grade teacher and her college mentor who greatly influenced her to get to where she is now, and how she will always remember “all of those wonderful women.”
Askins lef...
2019-08-1617 minThank You for Coming OutLynaé DePriest, Thank You For Coming Out
In the August 15 episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Lynaé DePriest aka Thoughtress (they/ them/ theirs), a queer/ non-binary comedian, poet, actor, and storyteller based in New York City. They were named one of TimeOut New York’s “LGBTQ POC Comedians We’re Obsessed With,” and are returning for their third year as the mainstage host for FlameCon 2019.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “...
2019-08-151h 20Thank You for Coming OutCarmen LoBue, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes queer Afro Fil Am producer, director, writer, and actor Carmen LoBue (they/ them/ Carmen), who has a passion for social justice and portraying womxn and LGBTQIA perspectives. Carmen is the 2018 New Legacy Maker Honoree and a T.O. WebFest Best Director nominee.
As queer people, we are constantly coming out, and each coming out story is unique in its blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder. “Thank You For Coming Out,” inspired by Dubbs’...
2019-08-0852 minThank You for Coming OutChloe Koser, Thank You For Coming Out
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them/ theirs) welcomes Chloe Koser (she/ her/ hers), a lady who is queer and trans. She was an actress on Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre’s “Maude Night” for three years and performs in a number of UCBT shows, including “The Spotlight: Starring Chloe Koser,” “The Queerball Sketch Show,” “Shady: A Queer Character Showcase,” and “The UCB Sketch Showcase.” Chloe’s one-woman show, “Never a Boy,” is currently showing twice a month at UCBT Hell’s Kitchen.
As queer people, we are constantly...
2019-08-011h 08