The New Yorkers Podcast A New York City Podcast By Kelly Kopp With Executive Producer Jae Watson

Join Kelly Kopp as he interviews Captain, and holder of the world record for fastest flight from New York to London: Leslie Scott! 

Kelly asks Leslie about his record breaking flight. Who all was involved, how much planning it took, and the historic flight across the Atlantic. 

Leslie teaches Kelly about the sound barrier. What it means to break the sound barrier, the ramifications of doing so, and just how fast you'd have to move to do so. 

Kelly learns about the production of the Concord, it's history and why it stopped flying. He also learns about Leslie's history: Where he was born, how he became a pilot, how he met his wife, and where he lives now. 

Leslie reminisces on the famous passengers he had while he was flying the concord. He talks about what Madonna had to say to him, What the Beetles brought with them on the plane, passengers who used it as a subway from New York to London and a famous passenger who's in jail now! 

But above all else; Leslie Scott is a New Yorker. 

In this episode:  Kelly is joined by executive producer Jae as they talk about their top ten favorite New York City Places!

Join them as they recount memories from their time living in the city, cool and unique spots for pictures and sight seeing, as well as some must do attractions for those who live in the city. 

They talk about the river parks, the empire state building, even New Jersey gets a mention! And you won't believe where they end up for number 1. 

But above all else: Kelly and Jae are New Yorkers. 

Join Kelly Kopp as he interviews NYC Street Pianist and author of critically acclaimed thriller: “The Raindrop Crossing”, Kristopher Hull!  

Kelly and Kris talk about their work together, bringing art and music to people around the world. Kristopher tells Kelly about his upbringing as a world traveler, eventually landing in Massachusetts as a professional cyclist. 

Falling sick and being unable to bike, Kristopher fell in love with the piano. He recounts his time traveling the world, healing and playing piano; ultimately finding refuge in New York City. Kelly and Kris then talk about Kris's art today: pushing a piano around New York City playing classical music. 

Kristopher tells Kelly about his new book: "The Raindrop Crossing" and how his life inspired the novel.  The story follows a concert pianist who is abducted in the middle of a performance and taken across the Atlantic ocean in the hopes of unlocking the secret to developing a successful AI. 

Find out where Kris likes to play, how he got started, and his favorite moment playing music for those who need it. 

But above all else; Kristopher Hull is a New Yorker! 

Join Kelly Kopp as he interviews digital creator, Rick McGuire who is the founder of the popular Instagram pages: Subway Creatures, What is New York, What New York Eats, What New York Wears, and What is New York Dating.

Kelly and Rick discuss how Rick got into content creation as well as the ins and outs of being a digital creator. They also talk about Rick's pages: how they came to be, what his goals are for each of them and the content that New Yonkers send in daily. They talk about everything from Subway Rat, to pandemic era restaurants, to performance cyclists, to getting freaky on a budget! 

But above all else; Rick McGuire is a New Yorker!  

Join Kelly Kopp as he interviews professional photographer Matthew McDermott! Matt focuses his work on humanitarian efforts, conflict, features, portraits and news coverage; nationally as well as internationally.

Kelly and Matt bond over being from Florida, having twins in the family, and working as photographers. Matt talks about his time at The New York Post, covering the tragic events of 911 as they unfolded. He describes one of his most famous photos: a fireman praying at ground zero. Matthew also recounts some of his most vivid stories from his time working with humanitarian aid organizations during the the earthquake in Haiti (2010) and hurricane Katrina (2005).

But above all else; Matthew McDermott is a New Yorker!

Welcome to New York City! 

Join Kelly Kopp and Jae Watson as they introduce you to the wonderful world of New York City! 

In this episode, Kelly and Jae Interview each other to learn more about: what hustles they have, their goals for the show, and their most memorable New York stories! 

New episodes are out every other Sunday!