Tom Carvel — ice cream king, business tycoon, the man who brought us Fudgie the Whale. His voice was one that could sink a thousand ships, yet his was the voice of Carvel. “Who better to sell my ice cream than me?” he reasoned. And he was right. In the 1970s and ‘80s you’d hear him calling out “Buy one, get one free!” deals during commercial breaks. It was precisely that lack of Madison Avenue polish that made you believe Carvel was kindly, grandfatherly, a regular guy who just happened to m ...
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A podcast for anyone that's ever had a favorite album.
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In our series finale, we speak with Mary Arcadipane--niece of Carvel secretary/power behind the throne Mildred Arcadipane--about her aunt's auspicious climb and tragic end. Then we'll talk with estate planning pros Danielle Mayoras and Sean O'Dowd about why having seven executors in your will is never a good idea. A legacy that began with frozen cu…
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Ret. NYPD Det. Brian McCabe, former Commanding Officer of the Manhattan South Homicide Squad, uncovers the strange inconsistencies in Tom Carvel's death, from anonymous phone calls the night before he died, to Carvel's physician claiming his signature on Carvel's death certificate was forged. Says Det. McCabe: "It's a great case." Hosted on Acast. …
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In Episode 5, Tom Carvel tries to balance the family atmosphere of his store with his less than family-friendly business practices, leading to multiple lawsuits which he wins, but at a high cost. Meanwhile, we interview those who worked at Carvel ("It was like Studio 54") and those who just loved Fudgie the Whale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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The years after WWII are prosperous ones for Americans, especially Tom Carvel. With his 250 Carvel Dari-Freeze franchises raking in some cool cash, Carvel is now living the American Dream. But even a self-made man can make a big misstep - after Tom Carvel turns down Ray Kroc's offer to go into business as McDonald's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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This week we'll delve into the following: The inside story on why soldiers needed ice cream to keep going during WWII--the U.S. Navy spent $1 million converting a barge into a floating ice cream factory that made 10 gallons of ice cream every seven minutes. During the war, Tom Carvel was selling ice cream at Ft. Bragg and according to Carvel lore l…
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Prohibition Means America Screams for Ice Cream
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This week we'll delve into the following: The 19th-century French wine industry was almost destroyed by an American bug, leading Greece to bail them out with raisins until Greece went bankrupt--with the Carvels forced to leave for America. Prohibition turned ice cream from a sweet treat to a booming empire as people needed their sugar fix--brewerie…
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Tom Carvel—A Sweet Empire Until It Melted
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Those of you who lived up and down the East Coast but especially in NY and NJ and are of a certain age remember Carvel ice cream shops as if there was on every corner. Now where can you find one? As it turns out, at one point Carvel stores, like those who patronized them, largely ditched the cities for strip malls in the suburbs, leaving behind the…
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If you were going to write a screenplay about an American Dream turned American Tragedy, it would be the story of Tom Carvel. Legend has it that on a hot Memorial Day in 1934, his ice cream truck got a flat tire and his profits began to melt. But the locals of Yonkers, NY saved his career by eating up the residuals. Carvel had his eureka moment: St…
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Jonathan Munar: The Smashing Pumpkins' "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness"
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50th episode! Jonny Moon! I've been trying to get this guy on the show for a long time, and if you ask me, it was worth the wait. Join us as we shoot the breeze, and nerd out about "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness".By Your Favorite Album
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Heather Hynes: Kevin Devine's "Put Your Ghost To Rest"
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Heather Hynes is on the show talking about Kevin Devine's album "Put Your Ghost To Rest". We also touch on one of the saddest "Saved By The Bell" moments, when Jeff from The Max ruined everything.By Your Favorite Album
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Mark Quinlan of Hop Along is my first guest of 2016. We're talking about Tame Impala's "Lonerism", as well as getting sidetracked and going on an endless series of tangents.By Your Favorite Album
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Greg Wyshynski: Smashing Pumpkins' "Siamese Dream"
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Greg Wyshynski from Yahoo Sports' Puck Daddy blog is on the show talking about The Smashing Pumpkins' sophomore album, "Siamese Dream". We talk about Billy Corgan's controlling nature, why it was so easy to relate to this album in high school, and theorize as to why online ticket buying is such a pain in the butt these days.…
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Megan Branch: Lily Allen's "Alright, Still"
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Megan Branch is on the show talking about Lily Allen's debut album, "Alright, Still". We discuss her superfan status, as well as trying to figure out whether or not floristry is a real world. Spoiler alert: it is.By Your Favorite Album
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Brian Pacris: Hot Water Music's "No Division"
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Brian Pacris (NYC's original Emo Night) is on the show this week talking about Hot Water Music's "No Division". It doesn't take long for us to get off track though, but I enjoyed every second, even if Brian hit his mic stand one time too many.By Your Favorite Album
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Nick Ghanbarian: Rilo Kiley's "More Adventurous"
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We're back... again! This week on the show, my buddy Nick Ghanbarian (Bayside, Born and Bred) is talking about Rilo Kiley's "More Adventurous".By Your Favorite Album
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Joel Weichbrodt from Sound Convictions is on the show this week, and he's talking about the album "Heart" by the always awesome Stars. It's a fun chat about good tunes, and it's all thanks to a random google search.By Your Favorite Album
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My buddy Jesse Martinez is on the show this week, and he's talking about the soundtrack to the movie "The Crow". In all the years I've known this guy, it's the first time we've really talked about music. There are some good stories in this one, enjoy!By Your Favorite Album
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Jeff Hong (Punktendo, Disney Unhappily Ever After) and I have crossed paths many times over the years, but only recently made with the formal introductions. I asked him if he'd be interested in being on the show, and he said, "Sure!" We're talking about Elliott Smith's "Either Or", a great album from an insanely solid songwriter.…
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Danny Shaw is a member of my basketball team and an all-around good dude. When I was still coming up with the basic idea of this show, I asked him to be on, and in a timely manner, here he is a year later. We're talking about OutKast's "Aquemini", a true hip-hop classic, and why it's more than just the album with "Rosa Parks" on it.…
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Zack Zarrillo (PropertyOfZack, Bad Timing Records, Off The Record podcast) is on the show this week, and he's talking about blink-182's 2003 untitled album. We discuss the effect music can have on you at different developmental stages, and discover that we both own the Tom Delonge Fender Stratocaster. What we don't touch on, is Scott Raynor/Travis …
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David Galea and Brian Keith Diaz: Nirvana's "In Utero"
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Two guests? Sure, why not! David Galea is on the show this week, and he's joined by returning guest Brian Keith Diaz. They're talking about Nirvana's "In Utero", and so much more! You can almost hear me geeking out listening to their stories about seeing Nirvana in NYC, or David being at their Unplugged concert. It's a long episode, but man is it a…
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Mark McMillon of The Story Changes and Hawthorne Heights is on the show this week talking about Jawbreaker's classic album "Dear You". It's a fun chat about raspy vocals, blue marble vinyl, and good songwriting. Pardon the sparse choppiness, our Skype connection wasn't the most cooperative.By Your Favorite Album
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Beverly Bryan: Belle and Sebastian's "Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant"
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MTV Iggy editor (and my homie) Beverly Bryan is on the show this week talking about Belle and Sebastian's "Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant". So press play, and join us as we drink coffee spiked with whiskey and talk about why this album is her hands-down favorite.By Your Favorite Album
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The Reasn: The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
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It took a lot longer than I expected for someone to go with an album by the Beatles, but what an album to start with! Alt-pop singer The Reasn is on the show talking about what this album means to him, and how it relates to his music making process.By Your Favorite Album
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Isaac Bolivar: Third Eye Blind's "Third Eye Blind"
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Hiatuses be damned, Your Favorite Album is back! This week, my buddy Isaac Bolivar (Happy Body Slow Brain, No Machine) is on the show talking about Third Eye Blind's amazing self titled debut LP. We get into talking about other things too, such as Vanilla Ice and mixtape etiquette. Enjoy!By Your Favorite Album
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Alex Robinson: XTC's "Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2)"
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This week, cartoonist Alex Robinson of Star Wars Minute and the soon to be launched Alphabeatical podcast is on the show talking about XTC's "Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2)". It's a fun chat covering various things such as music, "Gilmore Girls", and the social needs of guinea pigs.By Your Favorite Album
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David Bello: Andrew Bird's "Andrew Bird and the Mysterious Production of Eggs"
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David Bello of The World Is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die is on the show this week talking about Andrew Bird's "Andrew Bird and The Mysterious Production of Eggs". I wasn't familiar with this album, or with Bird until David told me the album he was going to go with, but once I gave it a listen, it hooked me instantly.…
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Jim Lester: Coheed and Cambria's "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3"
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This week, my buddy Jim Lester let me take over his living room so we could talk about Coheed and Cambria's "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3". Until a day before we recorded, I had no idea that he even listened to this group, and I've known him for years! It's a fun episode with a good amount of laughing at our own stupidity, enjoy!…
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Matt Jatkola: The Rentals' "Seven More Minutes"
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Shortly after I released the first episode of this podcast, Matt Jatkola hit me up right away telling me that he thought it was a great idea and was wondering if he could be on the show. It was pretty cool to get feedback from someone I didn't know so quickly, so while it took a while to schedule, we finally got it done. We're talking about The Ren…
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Neil Rubenstein: Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach's "Painted From Memory"
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This week, my buddy Neil Rubenstein is on the show talking about Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach's "Painted From Memory". What happens when two titans of the industry come together for an album? Music magic, that's what. Chatting with Neil is always fun and results in me laughing a lot, so there's that to look forward to! Also on this episode, I …
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This week, Greg Lum's on the show talking about one of my favorite albums of all time, Weezer's "Pinkerton". We get tongue tied a few times because there's just so much to say about this music gem, but it's a real fun chat. Also, there's a five second cameo from my boss, who crashed the recording session.…
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Peter Hassett: The Dismemberment Plan's "Emergency and I"
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This week, I'm joined by Peter Hassett from the hockey blog "Russian Machine Never Breaks", who's talking about The Dismemberment Plan's album "Emergency and I". When he told me this was the album he wanted to talk about, I looked into it and immediately kicked myself for never having listened to it sooner, it's just that good.…
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Katie Brown: Jason Isbell's "Southeastern"
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This week, my pal Katie Brown is on the show talking about Jason Isbell's album "Southeastern"! This album is full of some heavy stuff, and we talk about how it might not have been her favorite if she had come across it a decade earlier. It's always interesting how tastes in music change as one gets older, and experiences more of what we like to ca…
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My buddy Mike Kennerty of The All-American Rejects is on the show this week talking about NoMeansNo‘s album "Wrong". I was totally expecting his favorite album to be something by ALL, an awesome band that we tend to geek out about, so this one caught me by surprise. It's a fun chat about a really good album that's worth checking out.…
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Liz Kantner: The Wonder Years' "The Greatest Generation"
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This week, my friend Liz Kantner is on the show talking about The Wonder Years' album "The Greatest Generation". She gives a track by track breakdown, and explains why in her opinion, these guys are currently the best pop punk band around.By Your Favorite Album
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Bob Nanna: The Lemonheads' "It's a Shame About Ray"
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This week, Bob Nanna of Braid is on the show talking about The Lemonheads' "It's a Shame About Ray". Bob takes us back to his high school days, traveling overseas with this album at his side, and talks about how this album continues to be a part of his life to this day. We also talk about Downwrite, which is an awesome way for people to get customi…
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Tom Mullen: Sunny Day Real Estate's "How It Feels to Be Something On"
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This week, Washed Up Emo's Tom Mullen is on the show talking about Sunny Day Real Estate's "How It Feels to Be Something On". In addition to talking about what this album means to him, we delve into how things have changed in the music scenes that we grew up in, as well as our feelings about things such as the "Emo Revival".…
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This week, Feliz Navipod's Tony Thaxton is on the show talking about Braid's "Frame and Canvas". He's got a cool story regarding this album that is somewhat reminiscent of Mark Wahlberg's movie "Rock Star", but a thousand times better.By Your Favorite Album
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Kevin Knight: Motion City Soundtrack's "Commit This To Memory"
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This week, Kevin Knight from Eat Geek Play is on the show talking about Motion City Soundtrack's "Commit This To Memory". We talk about his personal connection to the album, as well as the band, which makes for some fun stories. Bonus: you get to hear me geek out as he mentions being the man behind a compilation album that features one of my favori…
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Nikki Whetstone: Brand New's "Your Favorite Weapon"
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Nikki Whetstone of Socalled Society is on the show this week talking about Brand New's debut full-length, "Your Favorite Weapon". Listen as we talk about this album's role as a gateway into new genres of music for her, and shake your head in disbelief as it takes me much longer than it should to remember a certain musician's name.…
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Jonah Bayer: Saves The Day's "Stay What You Are"
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This week, my good friend Jonah Bayer from United Nations and the Going Off Track podcast is on the show talking about an album that holds a special place in the hearts of many, Saves The Day's "Stay What You Are". Stories are told, and theories and interpretations are dished out left and right in what turned out to be a really fun conversation abo…
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Jonathan Diener is the drummer of The Swellers and BRAIDEDVEINS, as well as a friend of mine. He's on the show talking about Nada Surf's "Let Go", an album packed full of awesome gems.By Your Favorite Album
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Joe Mazel: Louis Prima's "The Call of the Wildest"
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We're taking a trip back to 1957 with this week's album pick! My old friend Joe Mazel is on the show talking about Louis Prima's "The Call of the Wildest".By Your Favorite Album
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Jessica Johnson: No Doubt's "Return of Saturn"
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Joining me this week is Jessica Johnson, a woman I have known and talked to about music for many years. From the first time I mentioned the show idea to her, she knew she was going to go with No Doubt's "Return of Saturn". We talk about Gwen Stefani, relationships, and life... and I try to make a few Gavin Rossdale/Bush jokes, but none are really t…
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Michael Knight: The National's "Trouble Will Find Me"
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My buddy Michael Knight‘s on the show this week! He's one of my favorite bartenders, a constant fantasy hockey nemesis, and an all-around good dude. We're talking about The National's "Trouble Will Find Me", and why such a recent album is already one of his favorites. We recorded the episode on location at Barcelona Bar, but alas, no Harry Potter s…
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Mega Ran: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"
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I've been a fan of Random aka Mega Ran for a few years now, as his music always gets my head bopping. I reached out to see if he'd be interested in being on the show, and he was. It was a blast chatting with him about the legendary Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On".By Your Favorite Album
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Aileen Burns: Hanson's "This Time Around"
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Remember "MMMBop"? Well, that song isn't on Aileen Burns' favorite Hanson album. On this week's episode, we learn why "This Time Around" is one of her favorites, in a story that takes us from Hawaii, all the way to a summer camp in Maine, and a few states in between.By Your Favorite Album
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Adam Santiago: A Great Big Pile of Leaves' "You're Always On My Mind"
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I'm a guest on my own show! This week, I'm turning over hosting duties to Tyler Soucy and Pete Weiland from A Great Big Pile of Leaves. I'm going to be talking about one of my favorite albums, which happens to be "You're Always On My Mind" by A Great Big Pile of Leaves. In between a lot of goofing around with my guest hosts, I also delve into what …
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Brian Keith Diaz: Guns N' Roses' "Appetite For Destruction"
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Author and all-around good dude, Brian Diaz dropped by my office to talk about Guns N' Roses "Appetite For Destruction" and how his world was changed while in a Burlington Coat Factory. As an adult, Diaz (I don't think I've ever called him Brian) ended up working for Guns N' Roses, so we also talk about how that affected him after having spent so m…
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Patrick Fischer: Alli With An I's "I Learned It By Watching You"
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Until I recorded this episode, I could safely say that I didn't know anyone that had seen Creed, Yanni, AND David Hasselhoff in concert. Patrick Fischer decided that he would be on the show and turn my world upside down by revealing he had indeed seen all three. He's talking about Alli With An I's "I Learned It By Watching You" on this week's episo…
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