84 episodes
The Borscht Belt Tattler Jen Stewart
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 16 Ratings
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The Jewish Alps. The Sour Cream Sierra’s. Disneyland with knishes. Welcome to the podcast that celebrates the iconic vacationland that touched the lives of so many people. We may not see these once famous resorts and bungalow colonies again, but you can be sure we're going to kvetch (and kvell) about it here.
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The Catskills Borscht Belt Museum
Happy Memorial Day! Are you ready for the party of the summer?
In this episode, I chat with the team team behind the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum. Andrew Jacobs, Robin Cohen Kauffman, Dr. Peter Alan Chester and Allen Frishman share their journey and evolution of the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum project. We talk about the evolution of the project, some of challenges they've faced, and the innovative ideas that have propelled them to finally break ground at their future home at 90 canal street in Ellenville.
You can learn more about The Catskills Borscht Belt Museum HERE.
Come to Borscht Belt Fest!
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Showbiz 101 with Howard Rapp and Arnold Graham
For over 50 years, Howard and Arnold have made show business their business.
In its heyday, Charles Rapp Enterprises was the biggest entertainment booking agency for all of the resorts and bungalow colonies. Join me in conversation with Howard and Arnold of NYK Rapp as they look back and share their favorite memories of working and booking entertainment in the Borscht Belt.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday May 25, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - Don't miss the first historical marker dedication at Ethelbert B Crawford Public Library. www.maytheborschtbewithyou.orgSaturday July 29, 2023 - Borscht Belt Fest hits Ellenville, NY. To sign up for special event announcements, visit the festival website HERE.Beginning with a pop up show in July 2023, The Borscht Belt Museum will make its home at 90 Canal Street in Ellenville, NY. For more information and to receive museum updates, head to www.borschtbeltmuseum.org
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Esther and Danny Appel - Crescent Lake Bungalow Colony and Day Camp
Our conversation with Esther and Danny Appel. Listen to how they came to be part owners of Crescent Lake Bungalow Colony and Day Camp and helped create summer memories to last a lifetime.
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Jordan Hirsch
Chatting with our favorite Trumpet player, Jordan Hirsch!
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Crystal and Pedro Tweed!
Meet the Tweeds!Get to know the Tweeds from Monticello, New York.
Pedro Tweed was born in Dominican Republic and now resides in Monticello, New York where he worked at the Brickman Hotel and has been coaching gymnastics and martial arts for the past 30 years. He is married to actress and model Crystal Tweed who got her first job working as a babysitter at Kutsher's. When she is not on a film set, Crystal and Pedro run Tweed's Gymnastics and host Tweed Talks, their weekly streaming talk show.
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Larry Burday - Camp Beaumont
Chatting with special guest Larry Burday about Camp Beaumont (1964-1982), his family's summer camp in Parksville, New York.
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Customer Reviews
Tattler Tatt On!
Big fan of Jen and the podcast! She has so much passion and interest for the Borscht Belt. With a wide range of guests from historians, to photographers such as myself, workers, hotel owner descendant, and more, Jen brings such interest to the table with her guests - honoring the past and the rich legacy of the Catskills while radiating so much positivity for the new tourism wave and true renaissance currently being ushered into the area.
Blast from the Past
I am enjoying this podcast immensely! It’s bringing me back to my childhood in the Catskills! Loving all the guests and the memories they remind me of.