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Hoppy Quick: Carving Bears and Living at a Higher Frequency
Hoppy Quick has been chainsaw carving bears in the Catskills since 1979 — but he'll tell you he's not an artist. He's a spiritual being who found himself through the bear.In this wide-ranging…
Songs from the Woods: Steve Koester of Two Dark Birds
Singer‑songwriter Steve Koester, the creative force behind Two Dark Birds, joins Brett in the Kaatscast studio for a deep, generous conversation about songwriting, place, and the long arc of making…
Tasting Italy with Pogliani Select, Purveyors of Olive Oil & Balsamic
In this episode, we visit Pogliani Select, purveyors of artisanal, estate‑grown olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars sourced directly from small family farms across Italy and Croatia. From the hills…
Casting Stories: Nick Lyons on Fishing and Writing
In this special long‑form conversation, Brett Barry sits down with legendary angler‑writer and publisher Nick Lyons, now 93, whose life has been shaped by water, words, and the Catskills. From a…
Small Town Papers, Big Digital Archive: NYS Historic Newsapers
New York State Historic Newspapers Project with Chuck HenryEpisode OverviewDive into the largest state newspaper archive in the country! Chuck Henry, Project Lead for New York State Historic…
Prescribed Fire 🔥 for Forest Health and Biodiversity
Prescribed Fire in the Catskills: Restoring a Lost ToolIn this episode, Brett sits down once again with Ryan Trapani, Director of Forest Services at the Catskill Forest Association, to explore the…
Retro Rentals: Defying the Algorithm at Sleepover Trading
In this episode of Kaatscast, Brett visits Sleepover Trading Company in Catskill, New York—a new video rental shop rebuffing the algorithmic grip of streaming platforms by reviving the analog joy of…
Gifting the Catskills: Vintage Finds at Catskill Collectibles
In this episode of Kaatscast, host Brett Barry visits Catskill Collectibles, a unique shop in Catskill, NY, curated by Tom Illari. The shop specializes in Catskills memorabilia, blending new…
Snow Surveyors: Community Contributions to Climate Science
Measuring Snow: Citizen Science in the CatskillsSummary: Winter in the Catskills isn’t just about skiing, sledding, or shoveling. Snowpack plays a critical role in our water resources, local…
Before the Catskills: Gilboa’s Fossil Forest
Did you know the Catskill region was once tropical—and south of the equator?! In this episode, Brett Barry visits the Gilboa Museum and Juried History Center to explore one of the oldest fossilized…
Front Line Neighbors: Volunteer Firefighting in Margaretville and the Catskills
🎙️ Neighbors on the Front Lines: Margaretville FD and the Spirit of Catskills VolunteerismEpisode Description: In this episode of Kaatscast, we head to Margaretville, New York, where volunteer…
The Last of the Handmade Dams Turns 40: Bob Steuding Reflects
In 1985, Bob Steuding published The Last of the Handmade Dams: The Story of the Ashokan Reservoir, a historically rich account of the building of the Ashokan Reservoir—and the lives displaced in its…
Chasing the Grid with Barefoot Hiker Ken Posner
Ken Posner is an ultrarunner, barefoot hiker, and challenge-seeker whose latest book, Chasing the Grid, chronicles his quest to summit 35 Catskill high peaks in every month—a challenge known as “The…
Joining the Journey: a Catskill 3500 Club Hike with Michael Bongar 🥾
In this episode, Brett hits the trail with longtime Catskill 3500 Club member (and current president) Michael Bongar for a hike to Southwest Hunter Mountain—one of the club’s required peaks and a…
Conservation Spotlight: the Catskill Center's 3.6 Acre Add at Platte Clove
🎙 Platte Clove Preserve: A Small Parcel with Big Impact Presented by Kaatscast: The Catskills PodcastHost Brett Barry visits the Platte Clove Preserve with Jeff Senterman and Kali Bird of the…
OSI’s Blue Hill Deal: 3,100 Acres of Forest and Stream Protected
Adjacent to the Willowemoc Wild Forest, in the Sullivan Catskills, a 3100-acre parcel once eyed for development is now safeguarded for future generations. In this episode, we chronicle the Open Space…
The Art of Emily Cole: From Porcelain to Tattoo
How does the botanical elegance of a 19th-century artist find new life in contemporary design?In this episode of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast, host Brett Barry follows the enduring influence of…
Rooted in the Catskills: Tree Advice from the CFA
Is leaving the woods alone really the best way to preserve them? According to forester Ryan Trapani of the Catskill Forest Association, “doing nothing” comes with hidden costs—and a whole lot of…
Walking the Long Path: From Manhattan to the Catskills
Sure, you can drive from NYC to the Catskills in just under 3 hours. But as "Doobby," the taxi driver in Planes, Trains and Automobiles says, "You don't see nothing on the interstate but interstate."…
Dana Cudmore Digs into the History of Howe Caverns and Cave Country
Exploring Howes Cave: History, Tragedy, and TourismHistorian and author Dana Cudmore, a former tour guide and current chronicler of Howes Cave, Howe Caverns, and Schoharie County's "Cave Country,"…
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