Why I Moved to New York City -With Jae Watson

In this episode: Kelly is joined by New Yorker Chris Beck! Chris is good friends with Kelly, and they bring the chemistry and laughs to prove it!  Join them as they answer questions that New Yorkers have the most passionate answers for.  Kelly and Chris talk about the small moments they have where they feel like they belong in the city. They talk about their favorite times of year in the city as New Yorkers and what they look forward to as the seasons change.  Kelly asks Chris and Jae what their most irrational fears are living in the city. Chris, Jae and Kelly all give a wide variety of fears and have a laugh at some of them. Chris and Kelly talk about what some things they see in NY that some people might think is out of this world but real New Yorkers wouldn't even bat an eye at.  Chris gives his take on community in the city. How people can feel lonely, but also how you can grow community and build your own small world.    But above all else; Chris Beck is a New Yorker!   Kelly Kopp's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp   Chris Beck's Social Media @ChrisBeckUSA   Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers Podcast(00:02:11) - Chris on Living in Los Angeles(00:03:11) - The Potty Cast(00:05:15) - Chris on The Elevator(00:05:53) - Things New Yorkers Do That Tourists Don't Do(00:08:33) - Train passengers on the subway(00:11:03) - How To Ditch The Tourist In NYC(00:13:30) - What's The Most New York Thing You've Ever Seen?(00:16:27) - What New Yorkers Do About Homeless People(00:18:06) - We're All In This Together(00:18:20) - What's the Smallest NYC Moment?(00:21:09) - The Secret to Dating in NYC(00:21:32) - Meet The Real New York City Detective(00:23:27) - 3 New York City Places That Feel Like They're On A Movie(00:25:41) - People Try New York City(00:26:54) - Dancing in Times Square On New Year's(00:29:11) - The Empire State Building(00:29:58) - Top of the Rock(00:32:29) - What Makes Me Fall In Love With New York City(00:33:49) - People Fall In Love With Central Park(00:36:42) - People Talk About Medical Marijuana In NYC(00:38:17) - What's Your Favorite Smell In New York?(00:39:44) - What's Your Most irrational New York City Fear?(00:41:02) - What's Your Fear Of Elevators?(00:43:56) - Real New Yorkers Talk About Their Most irrational Fear(00:46:36) - Happy 60th Anniversary Ed and Betty Cop!(00:49:15) - New Yorkers Talk About The City(00:51:34) - A New York Subway Drama(00:54:08) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker

In this episode, Kelly is joined by podcaster, motivational speaker and survivor: Chris Felder.  Kelly asks Chris about himself, where he's from, and what he does. Chris tells us about his story. What lead up to him having his sight taken away from him, How he learned to navigate the world around him, and how his family and friends learned to accomodate him the way that he wanted to be accomodated.  Chris talks about New York, and his love for the city. How he navigates it, and how much he misses it when he travels. He also talks about the differences between New Yorkers and the people he encounters elsewhere.  Kelly asks Chris some questions about his podcast and motivational speaking. Chris tells kelly how Wolf helped him to improve his work and grow his platform. Chris talks about how he is helping people around the world in ways that he never thought that he could.    But above all else; Chris Felder is a New Yorker.   Kelly Kopp's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp   Chris Felder's Social Media @blindbutnowiseenyc @official_Blindsteppa Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers: Chris Felder(00:01:40) - Blind and Visually Impaired Man on TV(00:03:03) - Celebrity Recalls Childhood(00:04:14) - Blind Man Gets Shot in the Head(00:08:04) - How I got shot in the face(00:10:28) - An Emt. Gets Shot Three Times(00:12:57) - How I Learned To Walk On My Head(00:16:20) - Blind man on the road to recovery(00:20:08) - How I Learned To Wash My Own Hair(00:22:54) - Blind People Understand The Reality Of Being Blind(00:25:39) - What They Didn't Tell You About Fourth Of July(00:26:35) - Wolf on Walking Alone For The First Time(00:27:51) - Blind People Get On the Subway(00:30:26) - Blind People Walk The Streets Of NYC(00:33:24) - Blind People Talk About Their Life(00:36:56) - Blind People in the World(00:38:32) - What do you miss seeing in New York?(00:40:15) - Married New Yorker on Life in NYC(00:42:54) - Blind Brooklyn Man Uses a GPS to Get Lost(00:45:10) - Blind People Fly Planes For The First Time(00:46:13) - Miami vs New York: How Both Cities Compare(00:48:37) - What smells will you miss most in the afterlife?(00:49:15) - Blind Stepper's Advice For Others(00:53:20) - Blind People Use LinkedIn for Social Media(00:55:28) - Wolf Blitzer on Becoming Blind(00:56:45) - EMT Brandon On His Journey Back To Happy Life(01:00:09) - Blind People Talk On-Air(01:02:58) - Blind Stepper Gets Clothes Ready For Work(01:05:06) - Living Life With A Blind Dad(01:07:53) - Isaiah Thomas on Inspiring People(01:09:33) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker

Due to the hustle and bustle of city life, and in honor of Father's Day coming up later this month, we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes from this year. Please enjoy this conversation that I was able to have with Jae's dad a few months ago. Share with us in the comments your favorite story or memory that you have with your dad. We will be back in two weeks with new episodes of The New Yorkers Podcast. So look forward to those conversations.   ***********************************************   In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jae's Dad: Huston Watson Sr. He is a business owner, computer engineer, DJ and a Veteran.    Huston talks a bit about where he was born, and how his family came to love Brooklyn. He talks about growing up in a dangerous neighborhood, the friends he made and how he got through it.  He then talks about going into the Air Force, becoming a DJ and meeting his wife.  Kelly also asks Huston about his family, and Huston reflects on what it means for him to be able to become a father and how special that is for him. Huston then talks about his time working for Merrill Lynch, how he got the job initially, moving up the corporate later and the different jobs he's done for the company. Finally, Huston recounts his experience on 9/11. He talks about experiencing the first plane hit, helping escort people to safety, as well as the effects that it's had on his life.    But above all else; Huston S. Watson Sr. is a New Yorker.    Kelly Kopp's Social Media: @NewYorkCityKopp Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers(00:01:28) - Houston Junior on His Nickname(00:02:29) - Jay from Brooklyn on Life(00:07:46) - Veteran on His Time in the Army(00:11:46) - Marine DJ on Temporary Duty(00:16:58) - Fool With a Gun(00:17:37) - How I Met My Wife(00:21:47) - Kelly on Her Love for Her Husband(00:26:19) - Jay Leno on Being a Parent(00:28:57) - How My Job at Merrill Lynch Came About(00:33:54) - Walking to work on September 11, 2001(00:38:15) - Survivors of the World Trade Center(00:42:33) - Witnesses on the World Trade Center(00:44:34) - Were You Scared of 9/11?(00:49:36) - Local reacts to the 911 memorial(00:50:57) - Were you drunk in the Warped Zone?(00:51:45) - Has it changed your perspective on life?(00:54:19) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker(00:55:39) - The New Yorkers Podcast: Episode 291

In this episode, Kelly is joined by sound engineer Wolf Taylor! The duo will answer your questions about New York City. Learn what the quietest neighborhoods are of Manhattan. Kelly and Wolf talk about the different kinds of quiet in New York City. Kelly and Wolf talk about where the best places are to see the Cherry Blossoms! The different types of trees, and what the best times are to see them. Wolf talks about healthcare in the city, and his experiences with free healthcare Learn where to find information on which subway stations have elevators, and how to know if they are opperational. While talking about the Subway, Kelly and Wolf talk about the end of the era of the metro card. Kelly gives his advice on what you should do to keep one of these soon to be collectors items. Kelly talks about getting your ESTA. learn what you need to be able to come to the states. Wolf gives up another one of his hidden gems in brooklyn as they talk about some of the little known places of the city. And Kelly tells you where you can go to see wild parots in brooklyn! The show turns into the Piercast for a while as Kelly and Wolf talk about their favorite piers of the city, and the different activities you can do at them. Finally, they talk about some of the culture of New York City in vendors liciences, if you need one, and how much they cost. As well as Taxi's where they went and why they arent as prominent anymore.   But above all else, Wolf Taylor is a New Yorker!   Wolf Taylor's Social media @_Wolftaylor   Kelly Kopp's Social media @NewYorkCityKopp  

In this episode, Kelly is joined by sound engineer Wolf Taylor! The duo will answer your questions about New York City. Learn what the most affordable neighborhoods are in each burrow. And the most saught after houshold appliances that may or may not come with them. Wolf and Kelly talk about how much rent is in the city, where it is cheaperst and what you can expect if you are looking for cheap rent. A listener asks about live music, and Wolf gives great advice to go into the subways! there are always musicians brighting up peoples days during their travels. Kelly has some great suggestions for venues to visit. Wolf gives Kelly all the information he needs for where to get the best cup of coffee in the city. He even gives up his favorite spot in the world for coffee, and listeners won't want to miss this. Finally, they talk about all of the largest parks in  the city! the top 5 biggest parks will suprise you!   But above all else, Wolf Taylor is a New Yorker!   Wolf Taylor's Social media @_Wolftaylor   Kelly Kopp's Social media @NewYorkCityKopp

In this episode, Kelly is joined by artist and his good friend Emily Farish! Join them as they discuss the ever important question of where to go to the bathroom in New York City!  They continue their bathroom adventure in Soho! Find out what the best resturaunts are for you to go and maybe even see celebrities as you do! If you are visiting the world trade center area, learn about some great spots for amazing food, great views, and stunning bathrooms! Kelly, Emily and Jae learn about the invention of modern plumbing! you will never guess the name of the person who popularized it. Learn where to use the bathroom if you are visiting St. Pauls church or battery park! Finally they talk about where to go if you visit DUMBO Brooklyn or take the train to Roosevelt island. They are both very popular travel destinations where your bathroom options aren't super obvious.   But above all else plumbing is for New Yorkers.   Kelly Kopp's Social Media@NewYorkCityKopp Chapters (00:00:00) - Easter Bonnet Parade(00:04:24) - Easter Parade Prank(00:05:07) - 2 of my favorite places to wee in Soho(00:08:12) - Where to Go To Pee in NYC(00:11:32) - Exploring World Trade Center's Oculus, Brookfield Place(00:13:14) - St. Paul's Church and Trinity Church in Manhattan(00:15:09) - The Only Restroom In A NYC Church(00:18:28) - Where Did The First Toilet Beinstalled?(00:21:47) - MID Manhattan: Italy Bathrooms(00:24:56) - Public Bathrooms in Dumbo & Brooklyn(00:29:25) - How to get to the Brooklyn Bridge(00:29:56) - Roosevelt Island, New York(00:32:15) - How To Use a Bathroom in NYC(00:32:55) - Bathrooms and Easter Bonnets(00:33:14) - The New Yorkers Podcast: Episode 291

In this episode, Kelly is joined by artist and his good friend Emily Farish! Join them as they discuss the ever important question of where to go to the bathroom in New York City! They start their bathroom journey in central park. Kelly talks about the Harlem Meer and where to go around there. Emily talks about her favorite destination bathrooms around the park. As they journey south, they talk about secret toilets that aren't on the map! Learn how to use the bathroom at the central park zoo, the MET and even the plaza hotel! Emily also talks about how to navigate the bathrooms of Broadway. Where to go if you are traveling with elders who may have trouble with stairs. They talk about the bathrooms in the area and which are accessible. Finally they talk about lower Manhattan: where to go on the High Line, the various parks of lower Manhattan, and a super secret bathroom that is straight out of the 1800s! Stay tuned for even more potty breaks during part two of this episode coming soon! But above all else, going to the bathroom is for New Yorkers. Kelly Kopp's Social Media@NewYorkCityKopp Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers: A Podcast for New Yorkers(00:00:55) - Emily Farish on The Halloween Costume Contest(00:03:48) - Mazes of Flowers: Drawing in Manhattan(00:06:25) - Know Where the Bathrooms Are in NYC!(00:10:02) - Private Bathroom Near The Met(00:13:29) - The Met's Restrooms(00:15:06) - Central Park Explained(00:16:57) - Where to Use the Bathroom in Central Park(00:20:35) - How to Use a Bathroom in Central Park(00:23:46) - Where to Use the Potty in Central Park?(00:25:12) - How to Use a Bathroom in Manhattan(00:28:48) - What's The Accessibility of Broadway Theater?(00:32:53) - How to Use the Elevator at the Marriott Marquis(00:34:33) - The Radio City Mural(00:36:42) - Madison Square Park Does Not Have A Bathroom(00:39:23) - Where to Have a Restroom?(00:39:37) - How to Use the High Line Bathroom(00:42:43) - How to Use a Public Bathroom in Manhattan(00:45:55) - Emily on The Real Bathroom(00:48:21) - The New Yorkers Podcast: Thank You!

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jae as they discuss some more ways that New Yorkers Travel around the city. And learn about some of the places that they travel to.  Kelly tells Jae about Long Island City and the amazing views of Manhattan that you can find there. He tells the audience a few different ways of how to get there. Taking the 7 train, the ferry from 34th st  or from Rosevelt Island! Kelly then talks about Yankee Stadium. Jae teaches him about the Metro North: Where you can catch the train from, how the different lines work and different reasons why you should use it.  Kelly then talks about getting to and from the New York Airports! how to save yourself some money if you travel via public transit instead of getting a car. He tells you the options for getting to either airport.  They then talk about The LIRR! Jae explains how peak and off-peak work, where all of the different stations are for the LIRR in the city and how it is very useful to get around long Island.  Finally, they talk about horse-drawn carriages and pedi cabs. Learn where to get them, the best practices for getting their services, as well as some information on rides and how they work.    And above all else; Public transportation is a proud New York Tradition!    Kelly Kopp @NewYorkCityKopp   Jae Watson @Studiojae170   Chapters (00:00:00) - The New Yorker: Different Modes of Transportation(00:02:36) - How to get to Manhattan's best views from Long Island City(00:05:33) - What is the Metro Card?(00:08:34) - How to get to Long Island City to see the cherry blossoms(00:11:46) - Bellamy Young on Moynihan Train Hall(00:13:11) - How to get from Long Island City to Coney Island Ferry(00:16:57) - How to Travel to Yankee Stadium in NYC(00:20:21) - How to get to Coney Island from Manhattan(00:23:05) - How to get to Coney Island from Brooklyn(00:25:50) - How to Catch the LIRR from Penn Station to Queens(00:27:51) - How to get from New York to the Hamptons(00:31:49) - How to get from JFK to Manhattan(00:33:18) - How Do You Travel From LaGuardia to Manhattan? By Car(00:36:27) - How to travel from LaGuardia Airport to Downtown Manhattan(00:39:08) - Pedicabs, Horse Drawn Carriages(00:41:17) - Where Horse Drawn Carriages Travel Through New York(00:44:54) - How Much Does Horse Carriage Riding Cost in NYC?(00:48:13) - How To Get A Pedicab In NYC(00:52:05) - How To Travel In NYC By Pedicab(00:55:26) - Another Questions About New York(00:56:28) - Thank You(00:59:14) - Thank You!

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jae's Dad: Huston Watson Sr. He is a business owner, computer engineer, DJ and a Veteran.    Huston talks a bit about where he was born, and how his family came to love Brooklyn. He talks about growing up in a dangerous neighborhood, the friends he made and how he got through it.  He then talks about going into the Air Force, becoming a DJ and meeting his wife.  Kelly also asks Huston about his family, and Huston reflects on what it means for him to be able to become a father and how special that is for him. Huston then talks about his time working for Merrill Lynch, how he got the job initially, moving up the corporate later and the different jobs he's done for the company. Finally, Huston recounts his experience on 9/11. He talks about experiencing the first plane hit, helping escort people to safety, as well as the effects that it's had on his life.    But above all else; Huston S. Watson Sr. is a New Yorker.    Kelly Kopp's Social Media: @NewYorkCityKopp Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers(00:01:28) - Houston Junior on His Nickname(00:02:29) - Meet Jay from Brooklyn(00:04:31) - What Was Childhood Like in Brooklyn?(00:07:46) - Veteran on His Time in the Army(00:11:46) - This Military DJ Started DJing While in the Military(00:16:39) - Gavison on Stealing Equipment(00:18:13) - How I Met My Wife(00:22:22) - Kelly on Her Love for Her Daughter(00:27:01) - Honoring Jay Leno(00:29:35) - How My Job at Merrill Lynch Came About(00:34:32) - Pedestrian on September 11, 2001(00:37:56) - Explosion on Plane in Manhattan(00:42:23) - Strangers caught in the rubble of Brooklyn Bridge(00:44:11) - 911 volunteer: Were You Scared?(00:49:28) - You Should Have Signed Up for the 911 List(00:50:14) - Have you been to the 911 memorial?(00:51:35) - What Happened At Windows on the World(00:52:22) - The Sandman's story(00:53:50) - Talking about the day of the accident(00:54:57) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker(00:56:17) - The New Yorkers Podcast: Episode 291

In this episode; Kelly is joined by his good friend Kiara Di Paola! She is a digital creator, CEO of her own tour company, and an immigrant traveling solo. But above all else... She is a New Yorker!    Kiari tells Kelly her story: How she grew up in Italy, the time she spent living in other countries, and the work she does in New York City.  She talks all about her first solo travel adventure. what inspired her to take the trip and how life changing it was.  Kiari gives some exclusive tips for solo travelers. She teaches Kelly a great mnemonic device to use when preparing to take a solo trip.  She tells Kelly about some of the adventures she has been on, as well as what the benefits are to taking a trip solo.  Kelly ask Kiari to give the listeners some advice for solo traveling in New York City! Facebook groups to join, activities to do, and ways to stay safe in the city and around the world!    But above all else; Kiari Lady Boss is a New Yorker.   Kiari Lady Boss @Kiariladyboss   Kelly Kopp @NewYorkCityKopp Chapters (00:00:01) - The New Yorkers(00:02:18) - What You Need to Know About Solo Travel(00:03:34) - The Secret to Living Fully in the World(00:05:46) - Immigrant Tour Guide Gets Two Awards(00:09:08) - How to Book a New York City Tour(00:11:53) - TRAVEL INCLUSIVE: Hidden Italy(00:15:04) - A Solo Traveler's First Trip(00:18:28) - How to travel solo for the first time(00:19:56) - Bellamy Young tours the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia(00:24:22) - Travelling Solo(00:26:59) - 3 Tips For Travel Safety Before You Travel(00:30:51) - 3 Tips for Travel Safely(00:34:09) - Cab Driver: Think Ahead Before Taking a Ride(00:36:16) - Travel for Women: How to Safeguard Yourself While Traveling(00:38:45) - How to travel solo in New York City(00:42:10) - How Solo Travel Enrichs You as a Person(00:43:26) - 3 Tips for Solo Travelers in New York(00:45:35) - Train Food Tour(00:46:11) - What's One Thing New York City Does Better Than Others?(00:47:16) - Travel Memorable Moments(00:49:58) - Teleportation(00:50:16) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker