They Had Fun: New York City Stories
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!
Episodes
89 episodes since 2022
The Perfect Version Of Me... with Brett Leveridge
On this week's episode, author and humorist, Brett Leveridge, tells us about the time he joked his way into Annie Leibovitz doing a photo shoot with him in the streets of New York for free!Check out ...
September 18, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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28:31
You Have To Be A Member Of The Players Club... with Thomas R. Gordon
On this week's episode, Artistic Director of the Gene Frankel Theatre, Thomas R. Gordon, tells us about attending a Shakespeare celebration at the famed Players Club that ends with a members-only jaunt in Gramercy Park!
September 11, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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20:49
Turn It On And Off... with Brandon Heard
On this week's episode, the founder of Pike, Brandon Heard, tells us about attending the premiere party for his new app at a once-closed New York hotspot. DJ's, swag bags, after parties, and a BK Bridge ta...
September 04, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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21:28
When You Need It, We're Always There... with Alex Porta
On this week's episode, New York City firefighter, Alex Porta, tells us about a July 4th celebration on the roof of a Bushwick loft that includes guests from skateboarders to landlords, to children living in the building, to the FDNY, all enjoy...
August 28, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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23:30
You Have To Dress Like A Slut... with Zach Grear
On this week's episode, artist and writer, Zach Grear, tells us about a summer day spent day-drinking through Brooklyn that ends with a live New Order concert and a makeout sesh!Check out Z...
August 21, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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22:25
Party Car... with Kelly Sullivan
On this week's episode, bar manager and co-host of the FOH podcast, Kelly Sullivan, tells us about the time she made a day of going to The Rockaways with no plans, and wound up on a party subway car home! Check out
August 14, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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24:30
Everyone Hates Broker's Fees... with Tanya Fazal
On this week's episode, actress trapped in a corporate marketer's body, Tanya Fazal, tells us about the time she went to a bar to apply for a job, struck up a convo with a patron, went to a concert with him instead, and found out that new frien...
August 07, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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24:45
Manhattan Is A Playground... with Annie Korzen
On this week's episode, 85-year-old TikTok star and author, Annie Korzen, tells us about growing up in New York City and about the time she stumbled on a street fair on the Upper West Side filled with people dancing in the street to music fro...
July 31, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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25:26
Ingiddied in New York City... with Joe Petersen
On this week's season seven premiere, actor and voiceover artist, Joe Petersen, tells us about about taking the "10" theme of his 30th birthday to extremes. Including beers in Prospect Park, a scavenger hunt, dive bars in Brooklyn, new friends,...
July 24, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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23:27
Cheer Up Clayton James... with Clay Sears
PLEASE fill out our subscription survey!! Would love to hear from YOU.On this week's episode, beverage director at Virginia's, Clay Sears, tells us about getting called on stage to perform at Merc...
May 22, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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25:01
A Brooklyn Bridge Sunrise... with Camryn Self
On this week's episode, manager at Alex Mill, Camryn Self, tells us about waking up early with all her clothes on and deciding to make the most of it by heading out to the Brooklyn Bridge... with a few surprise experiences and guests along the ...
May 15, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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24:44
How Big Are These Balloons Going To Be... with Emmy Jo
On this week's episode, singer and songwriter, Emmy Jo, tells us about having a childhood dream come true of attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!Check out Emmy Jo on Instagra...
May 08, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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29:39
My ADHD Loves New York... with Tammy Frieson
On this week's episode, student and aspiring journalist, Tammy Frieson, tells us about spending her budget for the week on tickets to see Catherine Russell at Birdland Jazz with frie...
May 01, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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20:09
Different Is The Default... with Megan Keaveny
On this week's episode, founder of NWCMR, Megan Keaveny, tells us about starting a lovely New York City day with an IUD appointment and deciding to make a day of it by getting drinks with her crush, rooftop hangs with friends, a new outfit, a r...
April 17, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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28:15
Dungeon Orgy... with Marley Gotterer
On this week's episode, comedian and NYC it girl, Marley Gotterer, tells us about starting a night out at a friend's parent's brownstone, heading to Stonewall to keep the party going, and then attending a sex party in Chelsea!
April 10, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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25:44
Have A Great Night My Daughter... with Bryony Ella
On this week's episode, artist, Bryony Ella, tells us about taking a long, unplanned walk throughout downtown Manhattan to honor her mother's life with stops for lunch, street musician performances, a Guinness, shopping, and an unexpected, myst...
April 03, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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28:42
I Just Call Myself An Enthusiastic Groover... with Elaine Bell
On this week's episode, actress, intimacy director, and artist, Elaine Bell, tells us about getting to attend one of her idol's Broadway dance classes shortly after moving to the city!Check out Elaine on
March 27, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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22:13
Doing Things... with Mia Rose Nardi-Huffman
On this week's episode, musician and violinist, Mia Rose Nardi-Huffman, tells us about deciding to move to New York City, even in the face of a tragic passing. And then about the time she spent a summer day exploring all of New York City with f...
March 20, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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30:46
Do Something... with Ryan Lynch
On this week's episode, the producer of Oops The Podcast and new comedian, Ryan Lynch, tells us about "attending" a fashion week event in Brooklyn and getting bombarded by paparazzi!
March 13, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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23:10
First Time At House Of Yes I Went In The Naked Jacuzzi... with Leila Dayan
On this week's season six premiere, restaurant professional, Leila Dayan, tells us about a lovely spring day in NYC that starts with a picnic in Brooklyn, a rooftop hang, dancing in Bushwick, a naked jacuzzi, and a saving grace MTA bus at the e...
March 06, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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27:06
Friday Night At Santos Party House... with Jennifer Roman-Matito
On this week's season five finale episode, cofounder of Mothers Milk, Jennifer Roman-Matito, tells us about an epic night out that features appearances by Kid Cudi, Drake, after-hours bars, dancing, a 7am diner breakfast, and more!Check...
January 24, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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33:38
Trolley Pizza Party... with Ariana Nathani
On this week's episode, host and founder of Drinks First, Ariana Nathani, tells us about her family moving to NYC, growing up between the Upper West and East Side, and her 26th pizza-trolley birthday party with stops at four Brooklyn pizza spot...
January 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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30:52
Still A Tourist... with Andrew Muscarella
On this week's episode, cohost of the Good Children podcast, Andrew Muscarella, tells us about his first-ever Pride in New York City! With stops at Berry Park, Stonewall Inn, the waterfront, and maybe even a good night kiss!Check out An...
January 10, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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26:12
You Won't Be Able To Shake New York Out Of Me... with Joe Franquinha
On this week's episode, second-generation owner of Crest Hardware, Joe Franquinha, tells us about his family history in the neighborhood, bringing back the beloved Crest Hardware Art Show and getting an unexpected invite to a Lee Quinones art s...
January 03, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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31:42
Anywhere Else Is Not New York... with Kurt Maitland
On this week's episode, author and whiskey expert, Kurt Maitland, tells us about accidentally getting locked out of an apartment but deciding to make the most of it and explore all of Manhattan with some friends!Check out Kurt on
December 13, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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22:38