They Had Fun: New York City Stories

They Had Fun
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If you love New York, if you miss New York, if you live in New York and are starting to forget why you love it... this is the podcast for you. Tune in every week for a new story about the most fun a real New Yorker has ever had in NYC. Love, success, trash, possibilities, pizza... and fun!

  1. Debt Heads... with Rachel Webster and Jamie Feldman

    10/08/2025

    Debt Heads... with Rachel Webster and Jamie Feldman

    On this week's episode, co-guests (!) and co-hosts of the podcast Debt Heads, Rachel Webster and Jamie Feldman, tell us about heading out for a night in 90s NYC with no plans, and winding up at a sold-out Moby show! Check out Rachel, Jamie, and Debt Heads on Instagram Have fun like Rachel Donate to NYPL Check out this week's Rachel's Recs on our Substack! What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

    29 min
  2. The Great American Challenge... with Matt Guidice

    10/01/2025

    The Great American Challenge... with Matt Guidice

    On this week's episode, the man behind Deep Dive NY, Matt Guidice, tells us about the time he competed in the "Great American Challenge" for his birthday in Brooklyn! Check out Matt on Instagram and Deep Dive NY Have fun like Matt Donate to Slice Out Hunger Deep Dive Queens launched, go have some fun! Photo of the party! This week's Rachel's Recs on our Substack What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

    22 min
  3. Vomit Table... with Eliza Rothstein

    09/24/2025

    Vomit Table... with Eliza Rothstein

    On this week's season ten premiere episode, bartender and food and drinks reporter, Eliza Rothstein, tells us about the time she did shrooms in Greenpoint, stumbled onto Manhattanhenge, and then closed out the night with a less-than-savory table setting! Check out Eliza on Instagram and at Zimmi's Have fun like Eliza Donate to JFREG To see our weekly Rachel's Recs, subscribe to our Substack! What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

    37 min
  4. The Tooth Still Stands... with Lacie Porta

    08/06/2025

    The Tooth Still Stands... with Lacie Porta

    On this week's season nine finale episode, floral artist (and wife of previous guest!), Lacie Porta, tells us about the time she went out all night in Bushwick with her best friend, got locked out, someone lost a tooth, and she met a crush!  Check out Lacie on Instagram Have fun like Lacie Donate to Ancient Song Doula Services Pic of chipped tooth!! This week's Rachel's Recs: Pioneer Sunset Sail & Summer Streets What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

    32 min
  5. Wedding Day Baby... with Jamie Zelermyer

    07/30/2025

    Wedding Day Baby... with Jamie Zelermyer

    On this week's episode, content producer and host of the podcast, I Was Never There, Jamie Zelermyer, tells us about the time she got married at City Hall and gave birth on the same day! Check out Jamie on Instagram & I Was Never There podcast Have fun like Jamie?  Donate to God's Love We Deliver This week's Rachel's Recs: Summer Streets and Bomi What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

    19 min
  6. The Chaos Was Too Powerful... with Kate Helen Downey

    07/23/2025

    The Chaos Was Too Powerful... with Kate Helen Downey

    On this week's episode, host of the podcast, Cramped, and cofounder of Caveat NYC, Kate Helen Downey, tells us about the time she snuck into the under-construction Barclays Center! Check out Kate on Instagram Have fun like Kate? Donate to Planned Parenthood NY This week's Rachel's Recs: Veronica's & NYC Donate What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

    30 min
  7. Statute Of Limitiations... with Moses Gates

    06/25/2025

    Statute Of Limitiations... with Moses Gates

    On this week's episode, urban planner and professional New Yorker, Moses Gates, tells us about the time he explored the Manhattan Bridge with friends in a way most people never have... Check out Moses on Instagram Have fun like Moses? Donate to New York Immigration Coalition  This week's Rachel's Recs: Rude Mouth & riding a bike! We'll be back July 23rd! What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

    29 min
  8. Project Feel... with Anthony Alvarez

    06/18/2025

    Project Feel... with Anthony Alvarez

    On this week's episode, filmmaker and founder of Project Feel, Anthony Alvarez, tells us about the time he went to The Meadows music festival in Queens and met someone who would change his life... Check out Anthony on Instagram  Have fun like Anthony? Donate to Street Service NY This week's Rachel's Recs: Gypsy on Broadway & Emerging Music Festival What did you think of this week's episode? They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

    27 min
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If you love New York, if you miss New York, if you live in New York and are starting to forget why you love it... this is the podcast for you. Tune in every week for a new story about the most fun a real New Yorker has ever had in NYC. Love, success, trash, possibilities, pizza... and fun!

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