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The Borscht Belt Tattler

The Borscht Belt Tattler

Jen Stewart

The Jewish Alps. The Sour Cream Sierra’s. Disneyland with knishes. Welcome to the podcast that celebrates the iconic vacationland that touched the lives of so many people. We may not see these once famous resorts and bungalow colonies again, but you can be sure we're going to kvetch (and kvell) about it here.

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The Borscht Belt Tattler - Stand-Up Spotlight: Eddie Brill

Stand-Up Spotlight: Eddie Brill

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10/24/22 • 54 min

Welcome to Episode 66 with veteran stand-up comedian, Eddie Brill.
For 17 years he served as the audience warm-up comic for the late show with David Letterman and for 11 of those years, he was the Stand-Up Comedy Talent Coordinator. In our conversation, Eddie chats with me about his earliest Borscht Belt connection, he reflects on his unplanned career in comedy and how to overcome setbacks.
Get to know Eddie HERE
Listen to his podcast, The Break w/Eddie Brill HERE
Watch and learn more about the Chitlin Circuit in Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley HERE

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The Borscht Belt Tattler - Tales from the Tummler: Steve Max | Master of Simon Sez
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03/28/22 • 54 min

The spirit of the Borscht Belt Tummler is alive (and coming to an arena near you).
From Balloon animals to becoming a man, Steve shares his memories of working in the Borscht Belt and how it inspires his work today.
Learn all about Steve and watch him in action at stevemax.com

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Get ready for an adventure. Photographer Isaac Jeffreys has been taking photos of the abandoned resorts for the last 5 years. Listen and discover why he's determined to uncover the pieces of the past and why he's passionate about sharing his findings with the world.

Follow Isaac on IG: @isaacjeffreys
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The Borscht Belt Tattler - Barry Levinson and Catskill Skiing History
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03/14/22 • 69 min

Today’s guest is Catskill Ski Historian Barry Levinson. A long-time member of the ski industry, Barry shares his memories and stories of growing up and learning to ski in his hometown of Monticello, New York.

Get to know Barry and learn more about Catskill Skiing History: @catskill_skiing_history

Visit some of our favorite mountains and get ahead on your planning for next winter:

Holiday Mountain

Hunter Mountain

Windham Mountain

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The Borscht Belt Tattler - Stand-Up Spotlight: Bob Greenberg

Stand-Up Spotlight: Bob Greenberg

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03/07/22 • 70 min

Today’s guest is actor and comedian Bob Greenberg. We cover a lot of ground including his childhood summers at the Raleigh, performing the borscht circuit and being conceived in a Kuchalayn (if you know, you know).
Follow Bob on Instagram: @bobgreenbergactorcomic
Click here for tickets to Catskills on the Delaware, a live monthly comedy show at the Borscht Belt Deli.
Watch Tango Shalom!
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Part two of our Stage Door Manor series. Learn what to pack and how to prepare for a summer at Stage Door Manor with Maggie and Hayley Samen.
Learn more about Stage Door Manor: www.stagedoormanor.com/
Explore their year round classes: www.stagedoormanoronline.com

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The Borscht Belt Tattler - From the Catskills to the Berkshires w/ Alan Katz of The Mountains
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03/22/22 • 42 min

Get to know Alan Katz, the brains and creative genius behind The Mountains, a brand new magazine and website devoted to everything amazing in the region!
Coming this Summer, 2022!

Follow The Mountains on IG: @themountainsmedia
Sign up for their newsletter on their website: themountainsmedia.com

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Marisa Scheinfeld and Louis Inghilterra make our Borscht dreams come true.
Check out maytheborschtbewithyou.com and borschtbelthistoricalmarkerproject.org to learn more about the historical markers, subscribe to the newsletter and stay up to date on the project.

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From ice shows at the Fallsview to Top Shelf on Canal Street, please enjoy this interview with Barbara Hoff.
To shop the Top Shelf Jewelry Collention, click HERE.

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The Borscht Belt Tattler - Comedy Chronicles: Bob Kosch | When Comedy Went to School
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04/04/22 • 35 min

Why are there so many Jewish comedians?
The 2003 documentary "When Comedy Went To School" not only answers this decades old question but is a must watch for any Borscht Belt Comedy fan. Executive Producer Bob Kosch is here to chat about the film and he's sharing his latest projects with his production company Greater Good Media.
Learn about the film, When Comedy Went To School.
Get to know Bob and his upcoming projects with Greater Good Media.

Today’s Sponsor:
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Borscht Belt Tattler have?

The Borscht Belt Tattler currently has 104 episodes available.

What topics does The Borscht Belt Tattler cover?

The podcast is about Culture, New York, Society & Culture, Society, History, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Borscht Belt Tattler?

The episode title 'Stand-Up Spotlight: Eddie Brill' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Borscht Belt Tattler?

The average episode length on The Borscht Belt Tattler is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Borscht Belt Tattler released?

Episodes of The Borscht Belt Tattler are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Borscht Belt Tattler?

The first episode of The Borscht Belt Tattler was released on May 31, 2021.

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