The New Yorkers Operate the New York City Bus! - With Qasim Muhammad

07/21/24 • 48 min

In this Episode; Kelly is joined by Qasim Muhammad! He is a bus operator and photographer.
Qasim tells us how he became a bus operator. His inspiration as well as the long journey that it took to get there.
Kelly asks about his daily routine as a driver; his regular passengers, the routes he drives, as well as stories of unruly passengers.
Qasim lets Kelly know that the MTA values safety above all else. He give some examples of how they prioritize that with their job.
Kelly and Qasim then talk about the subyway. They talk about the culture of the subway, best practices for safe travel, how to navigate the subway and what to do if you don't feel safe on the subway.
Finally Qasim asks Jae and Kelly questions about their work and what it means to them.
But above all else; Qasim Muhammad is a New Yorker!
Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp
Qasim Muhammad’s Social Media:
@Creativekid90

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Top 10 New York City Hidden Gems - With Secret NYC

In this Episode: Kelly is joined by Bianca Bahamondes! She is the Executive Editor of Secret NYC for all of North America.
They talk about what Secret NYC is and the kind of content they create. New York City History, Humor, Food and restaurants, as well as things to do in the city.
Learn about Secret NYC's stamp of approval system and find out what to look for when you're choosing your next restaurant adventure.
Kelly asks Bianca how Secret NYC is leaving it's mark on the community. And Bianca asks Kelly what impact he hopes to leave on the community.
In the Hidden Gems portion of the show, Kelly and Bianca give 10 hidden Gems that they think New Yorkers should visit: small theaters, ethnic restaurants, unique coffee shops, and special NYC out door exhibits!
But above all else; Bianca Bahamondes is a New Yorker!
Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp
Secret NYC’s social Media:
@Secret_NYC

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The New Yorkers Join The Bowery Boys! - With Greg Young

In this Episode: Kelly is joined by historian Greg Young! He is one of the creators and hosts of the Bowery Boys podcast which he's been producing with his co-host Tom Meyers for over 17 Years!
Join them as they talk about the history of podcasting itself! Learn how Greg's show, "The Bowery Boys" became one of the first podcasts! They talk about how the show has grown and changed over the years, and Greg talks about what he's learned doing the show for so long.
Kelly and Greg then talk about some of their favorite episodes of the show. They cover the titanic, the Netherlands, freedom land, buffalo, and Ken Jennings! all in relation to the history of New York.
Finally, Kelly asks Greg what he hopes people take away from his show, and asks him to talk about what he gets out of doing the show. And of course Greg tells us what it means to him to be a New Yorker.
Because above all else; Greg Young is a New Yorker.

Kelly Kopp's Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp
Greg Young's Social Media:
@Boweryboysnyc
@TheBoweryBoysPodcast