Kaatscast spoke with Cornell University researchers about their latest investigations into New York State bobcat population abundance and the discovery of avian influenza (bird flu) in these wild felines. Featuring Jenny Bloodgood,…
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Exploring the Magical World of Mushrooms with Catskill Fungi’s John Michelotti
In this episode of Kaatscast, host Brett Barry interviews John Michelotti, mushroom maven and founder of Catskill Fungi. John draws listeners into the enchanting and complex world of fungi, sharing his journey…
The Overlook: A New Community Newspaper in the Catskills
The Overlook, a new nonprofit newspaper, describes itself as “community journalism serving Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken and Woodstock.” At a time when newspapers in America are disappearing at a rate of…
Tapping Into Black History: Clayton ‘Peg Leg’ Bates
In a live episode of Kaatscast, recorded at the Emerson Resort & Spa on November 8, 2024, host Brett Barry engages in a detailed discussion with Elinor Levy, Folk Arts Program Manager…
From The Bench: The Life and Music of Justin Kolb
Justin Kolb is an accomplished pianist who began playing at the age of four. Now 82, Justin continues to practice almost daily and performs intimate house concerts at his home in Delaware…
From Politics to Preserves: Silda Wall Spitzer’s Sweet Transition
On the latest episode of Kaatscast, Brett Barry interviews Silda Wall Spitzer, the former First Lady of New York, about her new endeavor: a gourmet jam business. Spitzer shares memories of…
Chasing Tradition: Square Dancing in the Catskills
The latest episode of Kaatscast–The Catskills Podcast explores a long-standing tradition of square dancing at a family home and barn, in Ashokan, NY. Host Brett Barry and production intern Olivia Sippel put…
Kaatscast: Unveiling the Mysteries of the North American Porcupine
In the latest episode of Kaatscast, host Brett Barry delves into the fascinating world of the North American porcupine with Uldis Roze, the world’s foremost expert on this mysterious and lovable…
Borscht Belt Brilliance: The Extraordinary Art of Morris Katz
The latest Kaatscast podcast delves into the fascinating life and career of Morris Katz, a Polish-born Holocaust survivor and acclaimed painter known for his lightning-fast painting technique using a palette knife and…