2 Queens In A Pod
di Melanie Geidel
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144. Next Stop: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
144. Next Stop: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
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Diana and Melanie are two good friends who were born and raised in Queens.
In each episode, they retell the history of different iconic destinations and historical events in NYC and laugh through their interpretations of what they believe happened. However inaccurate their storytelling is, be sure to tune in for good times and nostalgia.
Just two Queens giving you the Queens perspective wherever we go.
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- 144. Next Stop: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral · 1 h 1 minIn this episode, we head downtown to explore the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, one of New York City’s most historic churches. From its beginnings in the early 1800s to…
- 143. Next Stop: Rikers Island · 48 minIn this episode, we take a look at Rikers Island, a place you definitely don’t want to end up. We talk about what was on the island before the prison, how conditions inside have…
- 142. Next Stop: Edger Allen Poe Cottage · 54 minIn this episode, we head to the Bronx to visit the tiny cottage where Edgar Allan Poe spent the final years of his life. We talk about Poe’s surprisingly chaotic life, why he…
- 141. Next Stop: Occupy Wall Street · 46 minIn this episode, we dive into the story behind Occupy Wall Street and how a simple call to action turned into a 59-day protest in the heart of Lower Manhattan. From the infamous…
- 140. Next Stop: Domino Park · 40 minIn this episode, we’re heading to Williamsburg to explore the sweet history behind Domino Park and the iconic Domino Sugar Factory. We dive into how Brooklyn’s most recognizable…
- 139. Floyd Bennett Field · 41 minIn this episode, we explore the history of Floyd Bennett Field, New York City's first municipal airport and a landmark of American aviation. From record-setting flights and…
- 138. Next Stop: Eddie's Sweet Shop · 31 minIn this episode, we visit Eddie's Sweet Shop in Forest Hills, Queens, and uncover the history behind one of New York City's sweetest hidden gems. From its early days as Witt's…
- 137. Next Stop: One World Trade · 35 minIn this episode, we dive into the story behind One World Trade Center, from the vision to rebuild after September 11 to the engineering marvel that became the tallest building in…
- 136. Next Stop: Ticker-Tape Parade · 32 minIn this episode, we explore New York City's iconic ticker tape parade tradition and uncover how a shower of paper scraps became one of the city's most beloved celebrations. From…
- 135. The Metropolitan Opera House · 51 minIn this episode, we explore the history of the Metropolitan Opera House and the fierce rivalry that led to its creation. From New York’s elite families igniting the legendary…
- 134. Next Stop: Aqueduct Racetrack · 53 minIn this episode, it’s off to the races as we dive into the history of Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. From legendary horse races to its transformation into a casino destination, we…
- 133. Next Stop: Brooklyn Bridge · 52 minIn this episode, we dive into the incredible creation of the Brooklyn Bridge and the ambitious vision that finally connected Brooklyn and Manhattan. From dangerous construction…
- 132. Next Stop: New York City Center · 39 minIn this episode, we step inside New York City Center to explore the rich history behind one of Manhattan’s most iconic performance venues. From its origins as the Mecca Temple in…
- 131. Next Stop: Bowne House · 39 minIn this episode, we explore the rich and often overlooked history of Bowne House in Queens, one of the oldest surviving homes in New York City and a powerful symbol of early…
- 130. Next Stop: West Side Story · 45 minIn this week’s episode, we explore the creation of West Side Story, from its groundbreaking Broadway debut to both film adaptations. We dive into what made the show so…
- 129. Next Stop: Carnegie Hall · 46 minIn this episode, we dive into the rich history of Carnegie Hall and how it became one of the most iconic performance venues in the world. From its founding in the late 19th…
- 128. Next Stop: Strand Bookstore · 33 minIIn this episode, we dive into the history of the iconic Strand Bookstore and explore how it grew into one of New York City’s most beloved literary destinations. From its humble…
- 127. Next Stop: Chinatown · 38 minIn this episode, we dive into the rich history of New York City’s Chinatown, one of the oldest and largest Chinese communities in the United States. We explore how Chinatown…
- 126. Next Stop: McSorley's Old Ale House · 39 minIn this episode, we celebrate 172 years of McSorley's Old Ale House, one of New York City’s most iconic bars. We dive into its Civil War era roots, hidden artifacts, and the wild…
- 125. Next Stop: Fraunces Tavern · 40 minWith President's Day approaching, a holiday that began as a celebration of Washington’s birthday, the 2 Queens investigate the history behind the iconic Fraunces Tavern. Not…
