Best Cream City Cast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 168 Making a in house print shop and why, traveling to Portugal & Thanksgiving candy 32:52

33m ago32:52

32:52

Greg is going for just under two weeks to Portugal, and he talks about how he is saving money by having made his own in house print shop. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits

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Episode 167 - Leaving Chicago and how I designed a Lofty Pursuits flyer for a rest stop. 28:54

11d ago28:54

28:54

Greg finishes his stories of his trip to Chicago, trys a new microphone and talks about how he designed a flyer for a florida visitor center to promote Lofty Pursuits. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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Episode 166, Greg still in chicago, and looking back to the National Egg Cream competition in April 29:02

17d ago29:02

29:02

Greg covers more of the AACT candy technologs convetion, and remembers going to the National Egg Cream comptition. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#165 - In Chicago for a Candy Technologists Convention. 27:20

24d ago27:20

27:20

Greg goes to a candy technologist convention. This is recorded after the first day of it, and about his quick tour of Chicago. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#164 The break is over. Greg is back and he talks about taking time for yourself, building a planetary scale, and he rambles about his jukebox and his super patreons. 28:26

29d ago28:26

28:26

Greg rambles about projects he is doing and starts to explore why he took a break. See you at Lofty. Scale: https://LoftyPursuits.com/scale Jukebox: https://LoftyPursuits.com/jukebox Patrion: https://patreon.com/LoftyPursuits YT: https://Youube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: https://www.pd.net

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10. Day of Atonement 28:06

10M ago28:06

28:06

As Harry's associates, friends and enemies atone and/or try to blame everything on him, an unexpected visitor makes an appearance. And Harry faces his ultimate trial, in the form of... a trial, in the very place where it all began for him, and also remained, for much of the middle: Brownsville, New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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09. Dead Wagon 23:36

10M ago23:36

23:36

Harry tries to resolve matters peacefully with Mrs. Kaplan, but his associates have other ideas... one of which involves a certain kind of wagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Bartha, Emil Stern, and Sigmund Stern

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08. What the Hell is Yankee? 27:23

10M ago27:23

27:23

Amid the wild success of his syrup ring, Harry encounters an unexpected, lone threat in the form of the widow Mrs. Kaplan. Is she simply uncomprehending of the ring's benefits? And Harry's clout? Or is there more going on than Harry thinks? It's the latter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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07. Meetik 22:19

10M ago22:19

22:19

Drawing inspiration from an unlikely source, Harry takes matters into his own hands. Harry doesn't want to be in a room with them, and they don't want to be in a room with each other, but Harry nonetheless summons the titans of the New York flavored syrup industry for a fateful meeting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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06. Dolowich's Travels 27:50

11M ago27:50

27:50

In an attempt to escape the law... help Charlotte's syrup magnate father, Mr. Lefkowitz (John Rothman)... and also just get away from his best friend Morris (Michael Stuhlbarg), whose success just rubs him the wrong way... Harry heads to the deep South, on a mission to broaden the horizons of the syrup world... which might also be the end of him. L…

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05. Anchors Aweigh 22:16

11M ago22:16

22:16

Harry resorts to the Brownsville supernatural in an effort to push his run of bad luck onto his rival, Jonny Flintzman (Alex Karpovsky) — but Harry's poor choices, and a wonder-Rabbi's curse, will have terrible consequences for his true love Charlotte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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04. The Opposite of Kosher 22:47

11M ago22:47

22:47

A missing octopus leads Harry to make the acquaintance of one Mr. Rocco DiScipio (Joe Grifasi), a force in the New York olive oil industry, perhaps not only through methods that are strictly legal. Or a-legal? It's hard to tell with his accent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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03. Extra-Klopkin 21:53

11M ago21:53

21:53

Harry's investigation of his brother's 'accident' leads him to some disturbing truths about Brownsville... and his lumpen brother, Irving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Bartha, Emil Stern, and Sigmund Stern

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02. The Brooklyn Banshee 20:50

12M ago20:50

20:50

An incident in the boxing ring involving Harry's brother Sam (Bobby Cannavale) leads Harry into a new kind of friendship with his client, the noted local psychopath, Louis Zabelsky (Jason Ritter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Bartha, Emil Stern, and Sigmund Stern

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01. Something like Mattering 24:53

12M ago24:53

24:53

NYC, 1920s. Fast-talking, charming and far from rich, Harry Dolowich (Justin Bartha) graduates law school with dreams of marrying his crush Charlotte (Ari Graynor) and making it big, only to find that nothing in Brownsville is ever that simple... not even EGG CREAMS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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King of the Egg Cream Trailer 1:06

12M ago1:06

1:06

A trailer for the thrilling gangster comedy depicting the rise of Harry Dolowich, who rose from nothing to control the syrup rackets of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Bartha, Emil Stern, and Sigmund Stern

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#163 Trip to Newark - Lootboox - 30th Anniversary - Triangle Stick Candy Machine - Super Patrions- Warehouse Kittens 28:10

1y ago28:10

28:10

Greg catches up on what has happened in the past few weeks. He talks about his interview for TV in Newark and of his plans for the 30th anniversary event at Lofty Pursuits and the Lootbox he hopes to have for you. Thanks to the Super Patrions. Youtube: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net…

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#162 Fudge table - Eyes Ears - New Candies - Fudge Table - Lathe and Tops - Cats 28:13

1+ y ago28:13

28:13

GReg talks about what is happening at Lofty Pursuits and what new candies are being made. He gives a Pateron shout out, and he talks about some issues he's been having. Candy http://www.pd.net YT http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#161 Sam and Driving - A business professor - Your Letters 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

Greg talks about helping a friends son learn to drive and the transitory nature of life. In short don't worry, be happy. He talks about a business professor he met who was confused about lofty pursuits, he reads your letters (and wants you to send more!) YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net…

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#160 A city sign that confused Greg - Electronics - Calliope and more. 27:57

1+ y ago27:57

27:57

Greg talks about how intractions with the city of Tallahassee made it look like something was amiss, and how he went through the system to discover it was really nothing. Greg talks about restoring his calliope and about how some electronics in this project work. Of course there will also be candy updates. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.Yo…

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#159 catching the kitten - The Gill Man - Casting parts for old machines 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

26:13

Greg talks about the kitten who's evading capture (or is that cat-ure?) at his warehouse, about a new sour flavor and about candy he's making in memory of Rico Browning the actor who played the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#158 Travels - Shout Outs - Letters - Foundry - MOM WOW - Sours 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

30:03

Greg is back, and he reads your letters, talks about how he travels, gives shout outs, and of course talks about upcoming candy. Colin Hay's Maggie: https://youtu.be/NsTQARyOpgM YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

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#157 Who are you? What do you want? 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

34:38

Greg talks about what he's learned from the last few months of life. Also the WOW MOM Candy. DVD Link: https://www.amazon.com/Edward-Everett-Horton-Silent-Comedies/dp/B09B7Q23J9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27U542BHTN5T1&keywords=edward+everett+horton&qid=1682537581&sprefix=edward+everett+horton%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/…

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#156 Hello is this thing on. 26:29

1+ y ago26:29

26:29

Greg talks about why he was off the air for the past 7 weeks and trys to figure out what is in his mind right now.

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#155 On the way to Pensacon and how I'm future proofing Lofty Pursuits 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

Yup, on my way to Pensacon a Pop Culture convention in Pensacola Florida, dressed as a steam punk candy maker. Marky Ramone is here. I'm having so much fun.

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#154 End Table - Birds - Letters - Trip to Altanta - and Patrion 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

Greg talks about rebuilding his first real piece of furniture, he reads your letters, reads out the names of super patrions and recounts some memories of friends he wants to interview for this podcast. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

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#153 What I learned in Ice Cream 101 30:49

2y ago30:49

30:49

I went to ice cream school at Penn State, and this is about what I learned there. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#151 in the airport and learning to make ice cream better 24:01

2y ago24:01

24:01

Greg is on his way during a long series of flights to State College PA for a high level ice cream making class. He talks about this and reads your letters. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

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#150 The final 3 percent - VDay candies - Letters 31:23

2y ago31:23

31:23

Greg talks about finishing a project, in this case the Bear House wood shop, and about candies. He reads your letters. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#149 Getting a Wood Lathe - Trip to Mart - Your Letters 30:25

2y ago30:25

30:25

Greg goes shopping for Lofty Pursuits and has a Meh trip to Atlanta. He gets a new wood lathe (new for him) and reads your letters. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits CANDY: http://www.pd.net

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#148 working in the shop the new year and a heating puzzle. 33:53

2y ago33:53

33:53

Greg sits in the Bear House and talks about the past week and how he's discovered he is no longer a good teacher. He wonders if this happens when you get to a certain skill level. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.youtube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#147 The fun of relaxing - letters - Marquetry. 30:11

2y ago30:11

30:11

Greg talk about the year in the past and the year in the future. He talks about the projects he's been working on today, how owning a Christmas business can be stressful and the relaxation of Christmas day. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#146 Sitting around the fire pit and thinking. 31:14

2y ago31:14

31:14

Just what the title says. It's a laid back podcast tonight. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#145 About the shop and projects. 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

Greg talks about "A Very Lofty Christmas" and things he's doing in his shop. He talks about how to make an event fun for all. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#144 Laser cutters and making a cool christmas card - Shout Outs - PB&J Candy Canes and love 28:09

2y ago28:09

28:09

Today greg talks about making Christmas cards with his laser cutter, about making candy on the street for the Tallahassee Winter fest, he does shout outs, and explains why we made PB&J candy canes. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#143 Candy Flavor Issues - Southern Living - How to make a non-profit fail - Your letters. 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

Greg talks about some flavor issues and delays in holiday candies. He speaks on the upcoming visit by Southern Living to the store. He rambles on about how to not run a non-profit and he reads your letters. Send your letters to podcast@pd.net Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits…

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#142 Tree coming down - what i've done - holiday candy - letters 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

Greg talks about trees and the large one that is coming down over his head (above the BearHouse) as well as the Christmas candies and how Humbugs once caused a mass murder. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Humbug Poisining: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Dying-for-Humbug-the-Bradford-Sweets-P…

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#141 The Bearhouse - Thanksgiving candy and leftovers - letters 30:21

2y ago30:21

30:21

Greg is well again, some stories about what GReg did at the BearHouse while he was socially distancing, updates on Thanksgiving candy and your letters. Candy: www.pd.net YT: www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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#140 GRegs recount of the trip to Columbus Oh 28:00

2y ago28:00

28:00

Greg tells about his trip to Columbus Ohio where he gave a speach about marketing and candy making to the International Retail Display Confrence. Oh, and where it got covid. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

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#139 Gregs Columbus OH Speach 36:25

2y ago36:25

36:25

Greg was invited to be a keynote speaker at the IRDC (International Retail Display Conference.) This podcast is him practicing his speach, the first full read through before tomorrow's talk. Be gentle, it's a first try, there will be more before tomorrow. Slideshow for this talk: https://www.dropbox.com/s/26rcmjfjb4dx0bc/Columbus%20oh%20PDF%20slide…

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#138 Finishing Projects - Dollar Stores - Renting out an Office. 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

Today I talk about finishing some long term projects, or nearly finishing them. I talk about what I have learned by putting a commercial office up for rent, and what I learned from going to a Family Dollar Store fairly regularlly. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Radio: https://www.radiofreetankwa.com/…

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#137 Problem solving - Warehouse work - Halloween Candy. 29:06

2y ago29:06

29:06

Today we talk about problem solving. Actually I'm trying to figure out what I think about it myself so it may ramble a bit. I talk about finishing getting the warehouse shop together and then there is Halloween candy. YT: Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net/

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#136 On Jazz and being and empty nester. 29:25

2y ago29:25

29:25

Greg talks about what he is doing now that his daughter has moved out and gone to college. He updates on fixing his tools that were in storage, and he talks about new stuff coming up. Inga Swearingsen Hush Little Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8cZf473kg Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ingaswearingen YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursu…

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#135 Your letters answered - Patreon Thanks and updates. 25:29

2y ago25:29

25:29

Greg answers your letters, and reads this months Super Patrions names. He also gives some updates Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Photo: GregHenge.

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#134 The wood show - New Candy - Fixing tools and more. 38:07

2y ago38:07

38:07

Greg goes to Atlanta for a wood working show, he talks about new candies and new flavors he's working on, and he updates on some new tools he got.

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#133 Art is play and who actually owns a business (hint: it's not the owner) - Wood show - Wood Shop 28:40

2y ago28:40

28:40

Greg talks about how the customer interacts with the business, and when businesses had too much hubris and did no realize that the customer controls the brand. Updates on the Freezser and Woodshop too.

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#132 another trip to NYC - Planning for a speach - letteres 33:46

2y ago33:46

33:46

This week greg tells about his trip to NYC, talks about his upcoming speach about marketing and how he feels history connects to marketing. We also read you letters and remind you the spoons are made of wood.

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#131 How I selet products for the shop - updates on the vent hood - . candy for a bartender - your letters 34:36

2+ y ago34:36

34:36

Greg talks about how he chooses what to sell at his store, and he talks about upcoming candies and reads your letters.

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#130 the rest of the trip to SF, The Passing of Gayle Sky King, Updates on the Warehouse and delays 27:58

2+ y ago27:58

27:58

Greg complets his trip to SF with a bang, and talks about the loss of a good friend Sky King.

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#129 Greg in San Fransisco 29:55

2+ y ago29:55

29:55

Greg and his family go to San Fransisco, recorded on Lombard st (Not the twisty part.) Photos:https://photos.app.goo.gl/rPUVnRkb1F22kfwT6 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits YT SHorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45ZS9G4PWX1n3mJwM7BT6g

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