Best Silver Hollow Audio Podcasts (2024)

1
The Masque of The Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe 20:40

6d ago20:40

20:40

The Master of the Macabre Edgar Allen Poe's The Masque of the Red Death starts our series of Halloween Classic Tales. "The Masque of the Red Death" (originally published as "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy") is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1842. The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dan…

1
Catskill Couture: MLE's Sustainable Fashion 20:06

3h ago20:06

20:06

In this episode of Kaatscast, we explore the journey of Emily Li Mandri, founder of the women's accessories brand MLE, based in Saugerties, New York. Emily shares insights into the challenges and rewards of running a fashion brand in Upstate New York, her commitment to eco-conscious materials and sustainable fashion, and the influence of her family…

1
A Horseman in the Sky - A Civil War Story by Ambrose Bierce 22:03

11d ago22:03

22:03

In this episode we feature "A Horseman in the Sky" a heavily anthologized short story by American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer Ambrose Bierce. It was published on April 14, 1889 under the title The Horseman in the Sky in the Sunday edition of The Examiner, a San Francisco newspaper owned by William Randolph Hearst. It is set during the Americ…

1
19 - Silver Hollow Sorrow 22:05

10d ago22:05

22:05

Who doesn't love cloudy skies? This episode includes orange juice, lobotomies, Home Depot, and kung pao chicken. Music used: Intro/Outro: Original music by August Cress. Background/Additional music: Meadow by Olexy, Mountain Road by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD.…

1
Coffee ☕️ Food 🥪 and Fuel ⛽️ at Charlotteville General Store 19:03

1d ago19:03

19:03

Mark Hearon didn't always drink coffee, but when he got started, he was all in. Now, he's roasting fair trade organic coffee at an 1872 general store that also carries gourmet sandwiches and local essentials –– beer, bread, milk, fishing bait, even a fill-up for your car from a vintage gas pump, making it a unique one-stop-shop for both locals and …

1
18 - Graham Hartfield 19:50

29d ago19:50

19:50

A fun day out with a fellow friend, involving froyo, hairy oranges, Giant Knife, and even more mumblings about bus stops. Seriously, what is it with the bus stops? Music used: Intro/Outro: Original music by August Cress. Background/Additional music: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, Jazz Background Restaurant by Music_For_V…

1
Unearthing the History of Catskills Trees with Dr. Michael Kudish 54:53

29d ago54:53

54:53

Michael Kudish is a Catskills legend and the authority on Catskills trees and forests. In 1971, Kudish earned his PhD with the thesis, "Vegetational History of the Catskill High Peaks." Five decades later, that research is ongoing. In 2000, Purple Mountain Press published his landmark book, The Catskill Forest: A History. Now, an updated 6-volume s…

1
17 - Unnamed Cafe Worker With Brown Hair 18:38

1M ago18:38

18:38

A lovely trip to the cafe on Dawson Street. Also includes wingmen, shattered glass, and the questioning of Samuel's sanity. Music used: Intro/Outro: Original music by August Cress. Background/Additional music: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, Coniferous forest by orangery.By August Cress

1
Catskill Mountain Shakespeare 24:07

2M ago24:07

24:07

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. Hark! On this day's Kaatscast, we journey to the quaint village of Hunter in fair New York, whereupon Catskill Mountain Shakespeare doth present a stirring rendition of the noble tragedy, Julius Caesar. Attend thee this discourse with the esteemed founder and artistic director, Sarah Reny. And verily,…

1
16 - The Most Confusing Episode 19:49

2M ago19:49

19:49

Confusion...??? Music used: Intro/Outro: Original music by August Cress. Background/Additional music: Meadow by Olexy, Mountain Road by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD.By August Cress

1
Bruderhof: a Christian Community in the Platte Clove 42:56

2M ago42:56

42:56

The Bruderhof is a worldwide community of 3,000 Christians who, inspired by the early church, share their money and possessions, and practice "full-time discipleship," working, dining, and singing together. Perhaps you've bumped into one of their members out in the world (women can be identified by their conservative dress, reminiscent of Amish or …

1
More D-Day Stories 11:46

1M ago11:46

11:46

In this episode we share more stories of the men who saved the world on Jun 06, 1944. In this episode we feature the story of First Lieutenant David Joseph Marquard, who gave his life for our freedom. Learn more at D-Day, Eyewitness accounts of WW2. Read by Myron Hieronymous ThomasBy Myron Hieronymous Thomas

1
15 - The PIGEONS 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

Includes frantic voicemails, Kraang pigeons, cheese and marmalade, and mind control. Music used: Intro/Outro: Original music by August Cress. Background/Additional music: Answering Machine by Pixabay.By August Cress

1
A Life on the Mountain Top with Dede Terns-Thorpe and Ed Thorpe 33:09

3M ago33:09

33:09

Dede Terns-Thorpe is the historian for the Town of Hunter, referred to locally as "the mountain top," and comprising the villages of Hunter and Tannersville, and the hamlets of Edgewood, Elka Park, Lanesville, and Platte Clove, plus the historic private communities: Onteora Park, Twilight Park, and Elka Park. Dede's passionate about the history of …

1
Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of Silver Blaze 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

In this episode we feature "The Adventure of Silver Blaze", one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the first from the 12 in the cycle collected as The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in The Strand Magazine in December 1892. Doyle considered "Silver Blaze" among his favorite Sherlock Holm…

1
14 - Genevieve the Domesticated Alligator 25:22

3M ago25:22

25:22

Including slicked back hair, an unexpected robbery, Latin vows, and a domesticated alligator. Music used: Intro/Outro: Original music by August Cress. Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD, Dark Background by UNIVERSFIELD.By August Cress

1
Ralph Waldo Emerson 🎙️ LIVE at Emerson Resort & Spa 1:33:20

3M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Join us for our very first LIVE show, recorded at Emerson Resort & Spa as part of their weekend celebration of Ralph Waldo's birthday (born May 25, 1803). Hear from Catskills scholars and writers Leslie T. Sharpe and Bill Birns, with music by Steve Koester! Q&A with the audience, and more! --- If you missed the live event, you can still play our tr…

1
13 - The Insomniac Edition, Part Two 21:05

3M ago21:05

21:05

Some more late-night rambling. Includes electoral colleges, opposable thumbs, and trick-or-treating (despite it currently being May). Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery. Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD, Jazz Background Restaurant by Music_For_Videos.…

1
Country Life: Septic Maintenance and Repair 33:03

4M ago33:03

33:03

Municipal sewer systems are few and far between in the rural Catskills, so chances are high that your home is reliant on its own septic system. And if that system isn't maintained, well, things could get ugly at the most inopportune time. Thanks to some beefy financial incentives from the Catskill Watershed Corporation, there's really no excuse to …

1
12 - Mandatory Birthday Party 22:24

4M ago22:24

22:24

Includes tap dancing, chocolate cake, flying chickens, and a hell spawn. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery. Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD.By August Cress

1
Nature Calls 🍃 Conversations from the Hudson Valley 20:21

4M ago20:21

20:21

In 2022, four Master Gardeners were looking for a new way to bring their expertise to our region, and they did so with a weekly podcast on everything from honeybees to hydrangeas; perennials and pollinators; monarchs, chickens, seeds, goats, and houseplants. Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley is a production of Cornell Cooperative E…

1
11 - The Harold Angel Sings 27:27

4M ago27:27

27:27

They are HERE. But for what? This episode includes church choirs, quill feathers, brains, and "DIE-ties." Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery. Background: Meadow by Olexy, Mountain Road by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD.By August Cress

1
Preparing for a Hike 🎒 with Paul Misko 29:25

5M ago29:25

29:25

Paul Misko is an avid Catskills hiker, who –– true to his Boy Scout roots –– is always prepared. As spring rolls in and we pull out the hiking boots (maybe shaking out some nuts and nesting material from winter mouse habitation), Paul offers a refresher on what to pack for our walks in the woods, plus some best practices for hiking with kids and le…

1
10 - The Non-Hannah 23:56

5M ago23:56

23:56

Involves soggy cupcakes, board game nights, skin snatching demons, and salt. Lots and lots of salt. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery. Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD.By August Cress

1
The Strange Recital –– featuring Paul Smart's "Overlook" 45:35

5M ago45:35

45:35

If you've been tuned in to local media for a while, you might Remember Paul Smart, writer for the Woodstock Times and author of the 1994 book, Rock & Woodstock. Paul lives in Mexico now, but he's still writing about the Catskills. And The Strange Recital, "a podcast about fiction that questions the nature of reality," published Paul's latest novel …

1
9 - News Flash 16:55

5M ago16:55

16:55

Newspaper clips about smiling pumpkins, mobile guillotines, and gambling rats are read out loud in this episode. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery. Background: Meadow by Olexy, Mountain Road by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD, Jazz Background Restaurant by Music_For_Videos.…

1
"It's One O'Clock and Here Is Mary Margaret McBride" 43:47

5M ago43:47

43:47

Dubbed the "first lady of radio," Mary Margaret McBride was a welcome voice in millions of homes in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, pulling in 6 to 8 million listeners daily! Mary Margaret interviewed 30,000 guests, from Eleanor Roosevelt to the neighborhood plumber, and produced 15,000 shows –– no repeats! Oh, and she was a radio pioneer, broadcasting …

1
8 - Hunt of the Elites 22:02

6M ago22:02

22:02

An unpaid debt comes back to haunt a certain someone... Also included in this episode are soup cans, chicken nuggets, and two broken ankles. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery. Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King; A Lonely Planet, Dark Background, and Criminal by UNIVERSFIELD.…

1
Overlook History Hike with Will Nixon 19:18

6M ago19:18

19:18

Will Nixon has been writing about Woodstock for decades, including a column in the Woodstock Times, and two popular books--Walking Woodstock, and The Pocket Guide to Woodstock, all in collaboration with writer Michael Perkins, who died in 2022. So when Will suggested we hike Overlook Mountain together to talk 'history,' I knew he'd have much to rev…

1
7 - The Ghost of Fairmeadow High 22:08

6M ago22:08

22:08

Including way-too-early Halloween decor, liquid nitrogen, an encounter with a stereotypical ghost, and the possibility of a murder. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD.By August Cress

1
Ukraine Revisited 🇺🇦 Michael DiBenedetto at Hell's Kitchen 26:28

6M ago26:28

26:28

When we spoke with Michael DiBenedetto for our special Ukraine report in August, 2023, he mentioned he'd consider returning in winter, when the volunteer pool was likely to thin. Well, Michael's a man of his word, and we caught up with him this week in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city just about 20 miles from the Russian border. He's voluntee…

1
6 - The Insomniac Edition, Part 1 24:21

7M ago24:21

24:21

A tired angel tells a story about the past, revealing a plot point that may or may not have some major significance. Also including pigeons, TV, and Ohio. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery Background: Meadow by Olexy, Mountain Road by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELD.…

1
Catskill Neighbors 26:37

7M ago26:37

26:37

Catskill Neighbors, whose mission it is to "help seniors wishing to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes," was born of necessity in the wake of 2011's Hurricane Irene. Founder, Reverend Ralph Darmstadt, died in January, 2024, but his legacy lives on in an organization that serves seniors in parts of Ulster, Delaware, and Greene counties, …

1
5 - Autumn's Audacity 19:35

7M ago19:35

19:35

Featuring a poorly named social event on college campus, a pint-sized illusionist, and many cans of Mountain Dew. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_KingBy August Cress

1
Telephone Tales with Switchboard Operator Lula Anderson 23:29

7M ago23:29

23:29

Before cell phones, before touch tone, before dial tone, even, if you wanted to make a phone call, you'd pick up the receiver and talk to an operator. If that call was placed in the Catskills in the late 1940s through the early 1960s, Lula Anderson might have been working the switchboard. Lula invited me to her home in Greene County, where she reco…

1
4 - Candle Store 20:30

8M ago20:30

20:30

A puzzling mystery over a certain scented candle leads to a trip to a candle store. And it all ends up in flames - literally. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, A Lonely Planet by UNIVERSFIELDBy August Cress

1
Plattekill Mountain: the Last Indie Ski Resort in the Catskills 31:09

8M ago31:09

31:09

Plattekill Mountain, in Roxbury, is the last of the Catskills' independent ski areas, boasting 1100 vertical feet, 40 trails, and 4 lifts. But those statistics aren't necessarily the draw at this laid-back family-run resort. Plattekill's rustic lodge, with its rough pine walls and wood burning stove, is reminiscent of other small ski areas that wer…

1
3 - The Cloverwood Society 16:55

8M ago16:55

16:55

A trip to a 1920's speakeasy, an encounter with a man with a horrible accent, and a surprising piece of news involving a secret society. Also, an orange smoothie. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_King, Jazz Background Restaurant by Music_For_Videos…

1
2 - Peppermint Rain 16:55

8M ago16:55

16:55

An encounter with a very paranoid person and the raining of purple peppermint. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_KingBy August Cress

1
1 - Girl Scouts and Scented Candles 19:38

8M ago19:38

19:38

A new resident's first day at Silver Hollow, involving cheap merchandise, annoying birds, and devil children- the only acceptable welcome gift. Music used: Intro/Outro: Coniferous forest by orangery Background: Meadow by Olexy, Ambient classical guitar by William_KingBy August Cress

1
What's on Tap for 2024: Raising a Glass at 3 Catskills Breweries 38:54

8M ago38:54

38:54

Happy new year, and welcome to the first episode of our 5th season here at Kaatscast. To ring in the new year, we thought it would be fun to raise a glass with the owners of three breweries across the region. And the breweries we're highlighting don't just call the Catskills home ... the Catskills are brewed into every pint, whether that's by start…

1
Polar Express 🚂 Catskill Mountain Railroad's Santa Shuttle 18:14

9M ago18:14

18:14

A visit to the North Pole! In an hour and ten minutes? Where can one catch this train, you ask? Why, the Kingston Plaza parking lot, of course, where the Catskill Mountain Railroad embarks on a magical Christmas expedition every holiday season. And while Santa's schedule is booked solid this time of year, you can still ride with him through Decembe…

1
Cup o' Cartography: Cheyenne Mallo Pottery 19:17

9M ago19:17

19:17

Cheyenne Mallo and partner Zac Schiff are the makers and purveyors of Cheyenne Mallo Pottery, in Olivebridge, NY. Their signature mugs feature raised topographic maps of Catskills places, like Overlook Mountain, North South Lake, Kaaterskill Falls, and West Kill. Mugs feature black topographic lines transected by red dotted hiking trails, and uniqu…

1
Thanksgiving Sides 🍠🥦 with Two Catskills Chefs 19:54

10M ago19:54

19:54

When it comes to Thanksgiving feasting, 2/3 of Americans prefer side dishes to the main entrée. So we visited two of the Catskills' best chefs for a fresh take on the beloved side dish! At Tannersville's craftsman-style Deer Mountain Inn, chef Corwin Kave shows us how to whip up a fresh and flavorful Charred Broccoli Di Cicco with preserved lemon a…

1
At the D&H Canal Museum with Historian Bill Merchant 23:15

10M ago23:15

23:15

On today's Kaatscast, we checked in with Bill Merchant, Deputy Director for Collections, historian, and curator at the D&H Canal museum, recently transplanted to the historic Depuy Canal House in High Falls, NY. Not every visit to the museum comes with Bill's VIP tour, so here's an opportunity to soak up his encyclopedic footnotes before embarking …

1
Bill Abranowicz Turns His Lens on the Catskills 28:17

10M ago28:17

28:17

Bill Abranowicz is a renowned photographer who started snapping pictures 50 years ago. Bill's career has taken him around the globe many times over, taking pictures for the likes of Condé Nast Traveler, The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, Vogue, Bon Appétit, Martha Stewart Living, and the list goes on. In his latest phot…

1
Indigenous Catskills 101 39:55

11M ago39:55

39:55

On the heals of Indigenous People's Day, Kaatscast sat down with Justin Wexler, of Wild Hudson Valley, for an overview of the Catskills' own native history. If you've ever wondered about the people who came before us, and where they are today, consider this "Indigenous Catskills 101." For a glossary of terms and recommendations for further reading,…

1
Kaatscast’s 100th Episode! A Look Back and a Peek Ahead 💯 32:42

12M ago32:42

32:42

Welcome to a special edition of Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast. This is episode 100, and we've got lots in store –– including a conversation with a 100-year-old Catskills native; an interview by Mollie Zoldan with the host of this podcast ... me! And a top 10 list of our most listened-to stories. Got a few minutes? We'd love to get your feedback …

1
Chain of Wooded Mountains: Balkan Music in the Catskills 12:33

12M ago12:33

12:33

In late September, the basketball court at Shandaken's Glenbrook Park serves as a community dance floor, where area residents and visitors are transported through music to eastern Europe. This year marks the third anniversary of the Balkan Mountains Music Festival. Hear from organizers Beth Waterman, Max Fass, and Samantha Awand-Gortel about this f…

1
Special Report: Connecting with Ukraine 🇺🇦 50:37

1y ago50:37

50:37

Late last year, and 20 episodes ago, Michael DiBenedetto joined us in the studio and made a convincing case for copper bullets over lead, citing collateral damage to our Catskills bald eagles. On today's show, we reconnected with Michael -- in Ukraine -- where he's volunteering as a driver with an organization called Road to Relief. Michael drives …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Silver Hollow Audio Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide