Viral Videos by New Yorkers! - With Rick McGuire

03/17/24 • 53 min

Join Kelly Kopp as he interviews digital creator, Rick McGuire who is the founder of the popular Instagram pages: Subway Creatures, What is New York, What New York Eats, What New York Wears, and What is New York Dating.
Kelly and Rick discuss how Rick got into content creation as well as the ins and outs of being a digital creator. They also talk about Rick's pages: how they came to be, what his goals are for each of them and the content that New Yonkers send in daily. They talk about everything from Subway Rat, to pandemic era restaurants, to performance cyclists, to getting freaky on a budget!
But above all else; Rick McGuire is a New Yorker!
Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp
Rick McGuire’s Social Media:
@Rickmcguire13
@Subwaycreatures
@whatisnewyork
@whatisnewyorkdating
@whatnywears
@whatnyeats

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New Yorkers In Crisis with 9/11 Photojournalist Matthew McDermott

Join Kelly Kopp as he interviews professional photographer Matthew McDermott! Matt focuses his work on humanitarian efforts, conflict, features, portraits and news coverage; nationally as well as internationally.
Kelly and Matt bond over being from Florida, having twins in the family, and working as photographers. Matt talks about his time at The New York Post, covering the tragic events of 911 as they unfolded. He describes one of his most famous photos: a fireman praying at ground zero. Matthew also recounts some of his most vivid stories from his time working with humanitarian aid organizations during the the earthquake in Haiti (2010) and hurricane Katrina (2005).
But above all else; Matthew McDermott is a New Yorker!
Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp
Matthew McDermott’s social Media:
@Mcdermottphotos

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Piano in the Streets of New York! -With Kristopher Hull

Join Kelly Kopp as he interviews NYC Street Pianist and author of critically acclaimed thriller: “The Raindrop Crossing”, Kristopher Hull!
Kelly and Kris talk about their work together, bringing art and music to people around the world. Kristopher tells Kelly about his upbringing as a world traveler, eventually landing in Massachusetts as a professional cyclist.
Falling sick and being unable to bike, Kristopher fell in love with the piano. He recounts his time traveling the world, healing and playing piano; ultimately finding refuge in New York City. Kelly and Kris then talk about Kris's art today: pushing a piano around New York City playing classical music.
Kristopher tells Kelly about his new book: "The Raindrop Crossing" and how his life inspired the novel. The story follows a concert pianist who is abducted in the middle of a performance and taken across the Atlantic ocean in the hopes of unlocking the secret to developing a successful AI.
Find out where Kris likes to play, how he got started, and his favorite moment playing music for those who need it.
But above all else; Kristopher Hull is a New Yorker!
Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp
Kristopher Hull’s Social Media:
@Pianisterrant