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Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast

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Ralph Waldo Emerson
John Burroughs
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Appalachian Trail
Harriman State Park
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Margaret Fuller
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Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast is a biweekly series featuring Catskills culture, history, sustainability, local interviews, literature, and the arts. Shows are hosted by Brett Barry and produced by Silver Hollow Audio, in the heart of the Catskills. Subscribe and experience what reviewers have called “delightfully informative” storytelling with “great production quality.” Voted “Best Regional Po... more

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Latest Episodes

In this special long‑form conversation, Brett Barry sits down with legendary angler‑writer and publisher Nick Lyons, now 93, whose life has been shaped by water, words, and the Catskills. From a childhood spent catching frogs for pocket money to foun... more

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New York State Historic Newspapers Project with Chuck Henry

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Dive into the largest state newspaper archive in the country! Chuck Henry, Project Lead for New York State Historic Newspapers, takes us through this incredible digital re... more

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Prescribed Fire in the Catskills: Restoring a Lost Tool

In this episode, Brett sits down once again with Ryan Trapani, Director of Forest Services at the Catskill Forest Association, to explore the surprising ecological value of prescribed fire in t... more

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In this episode of Kaatscast, Brett visits Sleepover Trading Company in Catskill, New York—a new video rental shop rebuffing the algorithmic grip of streaming platforms by reviving the analog joy of VHS tapes, comic books, and sleepover culture. Owne... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Lyons
Angler, writer, and publisher known for his contributions to fishing literature
Nick Lyons Books
Episode: Casting Stories: Nick Lyons on Fishing and Writing
Chuck Henry
IT coordinator for the Northern New York Library Network and project lead for the New York State Historic Newspapers.
Northern New York Library Network
Episode: Small Town Papers, Big Digital Archive: NYS Historic Newsapers
Kristen Wyckoff
Education Chair of the Gilboa Museum and passionate fossil hunter
Gilboa Museum
Episode: Before the Catskills: Gilboa’s Fossil Forest
Bob Steuding
Author of The Last of the Handmade Dams
Purple Mountain Press
Episode: The Last of the Handmade Dams Turns 40: Bob Steuding Reflects
Michael Bongar
President of the Catskill 3500 Club
Catskill 3500 Club
Episode: Joining the Journey: a Catskill 3500 Club Hike with Michael Bongar 🥾
Ryan Trapani
Director of Forest Services, expert in forestry education and services
Catskill Forest Association
Episode: Rooted in the Catskills: Tree Advice from the CFA
Casey Kelbaugh
Photographer and founder of Casey Kelbaugh Associates
Casey Kelbaugh Associates
Episode: Walking the Long Path: From Manhattan to the Catskills
Dana Cudmore
Author and historian
Episode: Dana Cudmore Digs into the History of Howe Caverns and Cave Country
Drewski Landsman
Captain of the Hamden 9 vintage baseball club
Hamden 9
Episode: 1825! Baseball ⚾️ Hamden 🗞️ and a Page in History

Host

Brett Barry
Host and producer, deeply engaged with the Catskills culture and local narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Sense of Place

    I have a 45 minute commute to work each day and run through a lot of podcasts, but none can deliver me the sense of place that I feel when listening to Kaatskast. As a full time resident of Delaware County near Hobart for over 15 years, I’m still amazed at the people and places that make up a rich history and hopeful future for our little place on the earth…always learning new things and more about things I thought I already knew! Thanks to Brett and the Silver Hollow Team! Happy New Year!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stumpy1895
    United Statesa month ago
  • Local Lore and More

    Discovering all the history and wonders of the Catskills has been a pleasure of our family. Discovering the Kaatskill Katcast has brought even more joy and learning about the history and modern day Catskills refion. I highly recommend you tune in to each and every episode to learn about the richness of Catskills living and learn another wonderful nugget about this place our family now calls home. Tune in and enjoy!! -Karen

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    5
    Chichester Honey
    United Statesa year ago
  • Plattekill episode

    If you’ve ever been to Plattekill, or are interested in independent ski areas, unique places or just podcasts that make you smile, you’ll enjoy the Plattekill episode. Great overview of a special ski area.

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    DylanWilco
    United States2 years ago
  • Indigenous Catskills

    This was wonderful! Utterly fascinating and informative. Loved learning more about the Lenape, the “original peoples,” who populated our hills. I feel the Lenape presence on this mountain every day, in the mists rising from the West Branch of the Delaware, the bluestone boulders, the streams, where I have found Lenape arrowheads. Justin has animated the history of the Lenape, giving us such insight into their language and land practices, especially our forests, which still their unique care. A M... more

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    5
    Catskill Critter
    United States2 years ago
  • LOVE THIS PODCAST!

    I’ve had a little place in the Catskills for two decades and this podcast has taught me so much more than I ever knew (or knew I wanted to know!) Thank you! Sound quality is the best!

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    Anne NJ
    United States2 years ago

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Reviewers mention the variety and relevance of the guests, indicating a diverse range of perspectives that enrich the narrative of the Catskills region.
Many listeners feel a personal connection to the topics covered, often relating their own experiences to the discussions about local culture and history.
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Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and depth of knowledge presented, often remarking on the delightful and informative nature of the episodes.

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Casting Stories: Nick Lyons on Fishing and Writing
Q: So you found a salmon and you found Mari on the registration line. Can you tell me about that?
Nick recalls being shy at Bard College, meeting Mari, and eventually proposing after a few months of acquaintance which included her asking him to pose nude for her art.
Casting Stories: Nick Lyons on Fishing and Writing
Q: So growing up in that apartment with your grandparents and you said they didn't speak English, they were from Eastern Europe?
Yes, they spoke Yiddish and he had bachelor uncles living with them.
Casting Stories: Nick Lyons on Fishing and Writing
Q: Tell me a little bit about growing up with your extended family in the Bronx, and what was that apartment like?
Nick recounts his childhood and early schooling experiences, mentioning that he lived with his grandparents who spoke Yiddish and that he spent much time fishing in his youth.
Small Town Papers, Big Digital Archive: NYS Historic Newsapers
Q: How do they get it digitized? Do they approach you? Do you approach them?
Generally speaking, we don't approach them. Libraries or historical societies typically reach out to us once they identify what material would be of interest to their community and find funding.
Small Town Papers, Big Digital Archive: NYS Historic Newsapers
Q: Tell me about the Northern New York Library Network and how this all came about?
The Northern New York Library Network is a membership organization that provides services for libraries and library systems across the Northern counties in New York State, which initiated the newspaper project after feedback indicated that microfilm was difficult to use.

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1. Nick Lyons
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3. Kristen Wyckoff
4. Bob Steuding
5. Michael Bongar
6. Ryan Trapani
7. Casey Kelbaugh
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