Best Kept Secrets of Greene County, NY

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We're letting the Catskills out of the bag! Co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson highlight the unique communities throughout Greene County, and the one-of-a-kind businesses that thrive within them. They explore the challenges and triumphs of starting a new business, and the reasons why more and more entrepreneurs are finding Greene County such a great place to work and live. As they dig into the local lore, revealing interesting stories about each community they visit, you’ll find out why people say Greene County is the Best Kept Secret in Upstate New York.

  1. Mar 17

    Season 2 Episode 9 Camp Catskill

    Ryan Penny, owner of Camp Catskill in Tannersville, joins the latest episode of the Best Kept Secrets of Greene County podcast. He talks with hosts Mark Gustavson and Teri Weiss about running an outdoor gear shop in the “Painted Village in the Sky” and what it’s like to build a business on the mountaintop.

  2. Feb 10

    BKSoGCNY Season 2 Gray Willow

    In this episode, co-hosts Mark Gustavson and Jessica DuPont chat with Kate Konopka, owner of Grey Willow in Earlton, NY.  They discuss the challenges and triumphs of opening this new restaurant, microbrewery, and destination for locals and visitors alike, as well as the community support they receivedin establishing a local business.

  3. 12/23/2025

    Season 2 Episode 7 Cus D'Amato's KO Boxing Gym

    In this episode, co-hosts Mark Gustavson and Jessica DuPont sit down with Kyle Lyles & Ed DuPont to catch up on everything that is happening at Cus D'Amato's KO Boxing Gym on Main Street in Catskill. Formerly the Catskill Boxing Club, this is where Mike Tyson & Floyd Patterson got their start!

  4. 11/20/2025

    Season 2 Episode 6 The Tasting Lab

    In this episode, Host Mark Gustavson sits down with Tom Vance, proprietor of The Tasting Lab in Greenville, NY to discuss restoring a legacy Main Street building and creating a unique destination for comfort food treats and great craft beverages.

  5. 10/28/2025

    Season 2, Episode 5 - Storybrook Hollow Castle Brewery

    In this episode, co-hosts Mark Gustavson and Jessica DuPont sit down with Chad Paliotta from Storybrook Hollow in Cairo, NY to discover the his journey of buying a castle, creating a whimsical world within it, adding a brewery, and all things magical about starting a business in Greene County, NY

  6. 09/23/2025

    Season 2 Episode 4 Catskills Comedy Festival

    On this Episode of the Best Kept Secrets of Greene County, NY Podcast, co-hosts Mark Gustavson & Jessica DuPont talk all things Comedy with Co-Founder and Director of Un-Funny of the Catskills Comedy Festival, Stephan Bradicich. Special shout out for Patrick Hernadez and his media production students for a great session at the Catskill High School media studios.

  7. 08/25/2025

    Season 2 Episode 3

    In Episode 3 of Season 2, Co-hosts Mark Gustavson and Jessica Dupont let the Catskills out of the bag in the 'Painted Village in the Sky' AKA Tannersville, NY. On their visit to the Hunter Foundation, they are welcomed by its Executive Director Sean Mahoney and board member Sarah Slutzky for a deeper dive into the many economic and community development successes on the mountaintop.

  8. 06/17/2025

    Season 2 Episode 2: Thomas Cole National Historic Site

    In Episode 2 of Season 2, Host Mark Gustavson is joined by co-host Sylvia Hasenkopf on a visit to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, NY.Maura O'Shea (Executive Director of the site) and Jennifer Greim (Director for Advancement) host Best Kept Secrets of Greene County, NY in Thomas Cole's 1839 original studio to discuss the multitude of programs and exhibits at the campus, and all things Hudson River School of Art. Thank you to the the Thomas Cole National Historic Site! The Cole Fellows Program Upcoming Events More About Greene County Note: While the Thomas Cole National Historic Site is a predominant destination in Greene County, the county also includes many additional sites on the National Registry.

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We're letting the Catskills out of the bag! Co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson highlight the unique communities throughout Greene County, and the one-of-a-kind businesses that thrive within them. They explore the challenges and triumphs of starting a new business, and the reasons why more and more entrepreneurs are finding Greene County such a great place to work and live. As they dig into the local lore, revealing interesting stories about each community they visit, you’ll find out why people say Greene County is the Best Kept Secret in Upstate New York.

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