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The Bowery Boys: New York City History

Tom Meyers, Greg Young
New York City
Gilded Age
Grace Church
James Renwick Jr.
Leonard Bernstein
Chrysler Building
Mrs. Astor
Catherine Lorillard Wolfe
Tom Thumb
The Age Of Innocence
American Revolution
Brooklyn
Evacuation Day
Christmas
Episcopal Church
New York Philharmonic
Dominio Sugar
William Van Allen
40 Wall Street
H. Craig Severance

The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.

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Juliette Chevée
Curator of the Bartholdi Museum
Bartholdi Museum
Episode: #474 Made in France: The Statue of Liberty’s Forgotten Origin Story
Steven Ujifusa
Historian and author of 'The Last Ships from Hamburg', focusing on Eastern European Jewish immigration to America
Trade Winds History, LLC
Episode: The Last Ships From Hamburg: An Immigration Story
Derrick Pratt
Director of Education and Public Programs at the Erie Canal Museum
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Episode: #470 The Grand Tale of the Erie Canal
Dr. Ramona Hernandez
Director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and professor of sociology at the City College of New York
CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
Episode: #469 Dominican New York: A History In The Heights
Aaron Schielke
Licensed professional Bowery Boys Walks Tour Guide
Bowery Boys Walks
Episode: 19th Century NoHo: Glamour, Greed, Money, and Murder
Scott Dwyer
Executive Director of the Sons of the Revolution in New York and the Fraunces Tavern Museum
Fraunces Tavern
Episode: #465 The Oldest Bars in New York City
Loison Gordon
Owner of Neir's Tavern
Neir's Tavern
Episode: #465 The Oldest Bars in New York City
Ina Henderson
Neir's Ambassador for History and Preservation
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Episode: #465 The Oldest Bars in New York City
Brian Reagor
Director of Development and Communications at the Billion Oyster Project
Billion Oyster Project
Episode: #464 New York: The City of Oysters

Hosts

Greg Young
Host of The Bowery Boys, noted for his storytelling prowess and deep knowledge of New York City history.
Tom Meyers
Co-host of The Bowery Boys, recognized for his engaging narration and insights on urban history.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • Love love!

    Love this podcast have learned so much I had forgotten about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ronni1962
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best

    Genuinely the best podcast I know of. Well-researched, well-presented— I don’t know how they do it. Grateful to have found it to Tom & Greg’s corner of the internet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoweryGal
    United States2 months ago
  • relaxing nerdy sweet

    hard to beat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    incrediblemulc
    United States3 months ago
  • The Best

    I’ve been listening for over ten years. Each episode provides entertaining education. Recently, I visited the City and obtained a new appreciation for the show. Additionally I took a wonderful Bowery Boys tour of the gilded age mansions. The tour and guide were the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mapiet76
    United States4 months ago
  • The Gilded Age HBO

    I so enjoyed the post show dialogue and deep dive into NYC history. Looking forward to season 4, however, I will continue to tune in to The Bowery Boys.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MediaDivaJoan
    Canada4 months ago

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Reviews mention a solid connection to New York City, fostering a sense of nostalgia and appreciation among listeners.
Many enjoy the hosts' chemistry and the blend of historical insight with humor, making complex subjects accessible.
Listeners appreciate the depth of research and engaging presentation style, often describing it as well-researched and entertaining.
Some listeners express dissatisfaction with specific episodes, highlighting occasional content that felt poorly researched or scripted.

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#156
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#174
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#38
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#71
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#469 Dominican New York: A History In The Heights
Q: What brought about changes in the immigration situation after Trujillo's assassination?
The assassination of Trujillo in 1961, along with new immigration laws in 1965 that allowed family reunification, opened the doors for mass migration to the U.S.
#469 Dominican New York: A History In The Heights
Q: How would you describe immigration from the Dominican Republic to the United States, generally speaking, maybe up to the year 1960?
Before 1960, Dominican immigration was limited, with around 7,000 to 8,000 Dominicans living in the U.S., mostly among the elite or as exiled individuals.
#469 Dominican New York: A History In The Heights
Q: Could you tell us what life was like in the Dominican Republic in the 1950s?
Life in the Dominican Republic in the 1950s was characterized by repression under Trujillo's dictatorship, which controlled the populace and restricted movement except for the elite.
19th Century NoHo: Glamour, Greed, Money, and Murder
Q: Why was that particular title works so well?
Because it encapsulates the glamour, greed, and tragic events that characterized NoHo in the 19th century.
19th Century NoHo: Glamour, Greed, Money, and Murder
Q: What does that statement mean to you?
It's accurate to say that many of the seeds of the Gilded Age were sown in NoHo as it became a fashionable area for the wealthy, including the Astor and Schermerhorn families.

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