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The New Yorkers Podcast

The New Yorkers Podcast

A New York City Podcast By Kelly Kopp With Executive Producer Jae Watson 62 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Join New York City Kopp as she explores the best places to go, helps navigate the city, and brings on fellow New Yorkers to share their stories. Executive producer Jae Watson also joins to share his experiences. New episodes are released every other Sunday.

Episodes

New York Women over Dinner! -With Aubrey Fuller and Sofia Teplitzky
New York Women over Dinner! -With Aubrey Fuller and Sofia Teplitzky Oct 13, 2026 01:03:07 In this episode, Kelly talks with nonprofit leaders Aubry Fuller and Sofia Teplitzky! Aubrey is the Director of Women Over Dinner and leads the worldwide women’s movement: Women Are Power. She has grown the organization to gather more than 6,300 women to the dinner table in 30 countries. Aubrey has also edited and published “The Women’s Steps to Unleash
The New Yorkers Answer Your Questions Part 2!
The New Yorkers Answer Your Questions Part 2! Sep 29, 2026 00:48:03 In this Episode, Kelly is joined by Melissa and Jae as they all answer your questions! Melissa tells us how she and Kelly met. She talks about her love for New York City, and how she discovered more of it thanks to Kelly's private tours. Melissa talks about being from Buffalo New York, and how she loves to travel to the city a few times a year to see va
New Yorkers Volunteer to Commemorate 9/11 -With Ed Welter
New Yorkers Volunteer to Commemorate 9/11 -With Ed Welter Sep 15, 2026 00:53:02 In this episode, Kelly is joined by Ed Welter. Ed has operated a construction company for more than 40 years, worked as the chief dialysis technician at Kings County Hospital and has volunteered at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. He is also a licensed New York City tour guide who leads tours of the historic Woolworth Building. Kelly asks Ed about growin
Born in Brooklyn: Dan of All Day NYC on Growing Up New York
Born in Brooklyn: Dan of All Day NYC on Growing Up New York Sep 1, 2026 00:59:46 On this episode of The New Yorkers Podcast, Kelly Kopp sits down with Dan from All Day NYC for a funny, nostalgic, and very New York conversation about growing up in Bensonhurst and Gravesend, Coney Island summers, Canal Street, pizza, bagels, the subway, viral NYC moments, the Knicks championship parade, and what it really means to be a New Yorker. Dan
*Summer Re-Air* Thriller NYC! -With Zombie Papas: Jorge and Todd
*Summer Re-Air* Thriller NYC! -With Zombie Papas: Jorge and Todd Aug 18, 2026 00:47:12 The New Yorkers are on Summer Vacation this week. So join them as they look back on a previous episode while they look forward to the Halloween season!  **************************************** In this episode, Kelly is joined by Zombie Papas Jorge and Todd, the organizers of Thriller NYC!  Join them as they introduce themselves. Jorge tells us how he c
Bodega Cats of New York! -With Dan Rimada
Bodega Cats of New York! -With Dan Rimada Aug 4, 2026 00:52:25 In this episode, Kelly is joined by Dan Rimada! He is the founder of Bodega Cats NYC, Author of the book, and started a campaign to pass the first legislation in New York City surrounding Bodega Cats!  Kelly asks Dan about growing up! Dan talks about what it was like to grow up in the same neighborhood as The Wu Tang Clan! He talks about going between B
The CBGB Conspiracy! -With Gabriel Rotello
The CBGB Conspiracy! -With Gabriel Rotello Jul 21, 2026 00:54:37 In this Episode, Kelly is joined by writer Gabriel Rotello! He is the author of two books: Sexual Ecology: AIDS and the Destiny of Gay Men and The CBGB Conspiracy. He became the first openly gay op-ed columnist for a major American newspaper and is the founder of Out Week Magazine. He has also written, directed, and produced dozens of TV documentaries f
Creating the Future of New York City! -With Sara Lind
Creating the Future of New York City! -With Sara Lind Jul 7, 2026 00:48:12 In this Episode, Kelly is joined by Sara Lind! She is the Co-Executive Director of Open Plans: A New York City based advocacy organization working to make streets and public spaces more livable. Sara is a frequent media source on Urban Planning and policy, with appearances on WPIX 11, ABC7, WNYC, and NY1. And she holds a JD from the University of Chicag
Ricki Lake on the Kelly Kopp Show! -With Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake on the Kelly Kopp Show! -With Ricki Lake Jun 23, 2026 00:55:32 On this Episode, Kelly is joined by the one and only: Ricki Lake! She is a TV and film actress, producer, and television show host. You can see her star in Hairspray, or host her Ricki Lake talk show, which ran for 12 seasons and aired over 2,000 episodes! Kelly starts by asking Ricki where she was born. Ricki tells him about growing up and going to sch
New Yorkers Celebrate Pride On the High Line! -With Alan van Capelle
New Yorkers Celebrate Pride On the High Line! -With Alan van Capelle Jun 9, 2026 00:58:31 In this episode, Kelly is joined by Alan van Capelle!  He is the executive director of Friends of the High Line, the former deputy comptroller for the City of New York, and the chief architect of New York’s historic marriage equality bill.  Kelly asks Alan where he's from. Alan talks about growing up on Long Island and realizing that he was gay. He talk
New York City During the Revolutionary War! -With Peter Aigner
New York City During the Revolutionary War! -With Peter Aigner May 24, 2026 01:06:40 In this episode, Kelly is joined by NYC Historian Peter Aigner! He is the director of the Gotham Center for New York City History, and the co-founder of “Echos of Revolution: NYC,” A new immersive walking tour experience that uses geolocation to put you in the world of historic New York. Join them, as Peter talks to Kelly about the process of obtaining
Vietnamese Coffee in New York City! -With Kim Lee
Vietnamese Coffee in New York City! -With Kim Lee May 10, 2026 00:55:56 In this episode; Kelly is joined by: Kim Lee! She is the owner and founder of Kawaii Coffee, and an immigrant from Vietnam.  Kim recently opened her coffee shop in the west village, which had been a dream of hers for a while. After attending business school and working in midtown at a nail salon, she decided her next step was to run her own business. Ke

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