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Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast

Silver Hollow Audio
Catskills
New York
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Invasive Species
Clayton Peg Leg Bates
Nature
Porcupine
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hobart Book Village
Hudson Valley
Emergency Services
Appalachian Trail
African American History
Septic Systems
Gardening
New York City
New York Times
Crisis Communication
Harriman State Park
Delaware County

Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast is a biweekly series featuring Catskills culture, history, sustainability, local interviews, literature, and the arts. Shows are hosted by Brett Barry and produced by Silver Hollow Audio, in the heart of the Catskills. Subscribe and experience what reviewers have called “delightfully informative” storytelling with “great production quality.” Voted “Best Regional Po... more

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After 36 years in the New York State Assembly, Deborah Glick is stepping away from public office. First elected in 1990, Glick became the first openly LGBTQ member of the New York State Legislature and went on to play a key role in some of New York's... more

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A behind‑the‑scenes journey into one of the most unusual and inspiring places in the Catskills — the Catskill Biological Field Station — where museum artists, taxidermists, curators, and scientists gather to practice and preserve the craft of natural... more

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In this episode, Brett Barry visits the Delaware County Historical Association to talk with historian Tim Duerden about Escape From the Sugar House, his first work of historical fiction. The book follows Levi Hanford, a Connecticut teenager swept int... more

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As the leaves change, Kaatscast and Cidiot join up to look at fall foliage on both sides of the Hudson. Cidiot's episode covers the science of leaf color with Cary Institute scientist Dr. Amy Zanne. This one covers the west side: an environmental edu... more

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Recent Guests

George Dante
Museum taxidermist and president and founder of the Institute for Natural History Arts
Institute for Natural History Arts
Episode: Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Walter Meshaka
Senior Curator of Zoology and Botany at the State Museum of Pennsylvania
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Episode: Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Stephen Quinn
Retired American Museum of Natural History specialist in natural history dioramas
American Museum of Natural History
Episode: Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Sean Murtha
Artist and preparator at the Bruce Museum
Bruce Museum
Episode: Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Joyce Cloughly
Modeler and exhibit artist
Episode: Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Peter Capainolo
Senior Museum Specialist in Ornithology at the American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
Episode: Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Darrin Lunde
Mammalogist, museum curator, and author of The Naturalist
Smithsonian
Episode: Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Tim Duerden
Association Director and Historian, Delaware County Historical Association
Delaware County Historical Association
Episode: Escape From the Sugar House with Author and Historian Tim Duerden
Milton O'Connell
Guest; episode guest reconnected at the mountaintop setting
Bruderhof community, Platte Clove
Episode: Fall Foliage in the Catskills: Leaf Peeping with the Locals

Host

Brett Barry
Host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Sense of Place

    I have a 45 minute commute to work each day and run through a lot of podcasts, but none can deliver me the sense of place that I feel when listening to Kaatskast. As a full time resident of Delaware County near Hobart for over 15 years, I’m still amazed at the people and places that make up a rich history and hopeful future for our little place on the earth…always learning new things and more about things I thought I already knew! Thanks to Brett and the Silver Hollow Team! Happy New Year!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stumpy1895
    United States10 months ago
  • Local Lore and More

    Discovering all the history and wonders of the Catskills has been a pleasure of our family. Discovering the Kaatskill Katcast has brought even more joy and learning about the history and modern day Catskills refion. I highly recommend you tune in to each and every episode to learn about the richness of Catskills living and learn another wonderful nugget about this place our family now calls home. Tune in and enjoy!! -Karen

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    5
    Chichester Honey
    United States2 years ago
  • Plattekill episode

    If you’ve ever been to Plattekill, or are interested in independent ski areas, unique places or just podcasts that make you smile, you’ll enjoy the Plattekill episode. Great overview of a special ski area.

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    DylanWilco
    United States3 years ago
  • Indigenous Catskills

    This was wonderful! Utterly fascinating and informative. Loved learning more about the Lenape, the “original peoples,” who populated our hills. I feel the Lenape presence on this mountain every day, in the mists rising from the West Branch of the Delaware, the bluestone boulders, the streams, where I have found Lenape arrowheads. Justin has animated the history of the Lenape, giving us such insight into their language and land practices, especially our forests, which still their unique care. A M... more

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    5
    Catskill Critter
    United States3 years ago
  • LOVE THIS PODCAST!

    I’ve had a little place in the Catskills for two decades and this podcast has taught me so much more than I ever knew (or knew I wanted to know!) Thank you! Sound quality is the best!

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    Anne NJ
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners value sense of place and deep Catskills knowledge.
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Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Q: Tell me a bit about your career and how this came about.
George Dante explains that his museum taxidermy career and concern about the loss of historic exhibits, techniques, and expertise led him to establish the Institute for Natural History Arts.
Crafting Nature: Museum Traditions at the Catskill Biological Field Station
Q: Why do we still need collections and why do we need to continue this work?
Darrin Lunde says specimens are time-and-place data points that let researchers compare species across geography and generations, track ecological change, and build the biodiversity knowledge needed for conservation and disease research.
Driven to Build: The Story Behind the Catskill Mountain Foundation
Q: What is the long-term vision for CMF beyond theater?
The long-term vision includes creating a comprehensive arts ecosystem that includes theaters, a music school, artist housing, and deeper partnerships with major cultural institutions, all anchored in community needs and sustainable funding.
Driven to Build: The Story Behind the Catskill Mountain Foundation
Q: What role did the Hunter Foundation play in CMF's early days?
The Hunter Foundation acted as a partner and catalyst, sharing a mission to revitalize Main Street and collaborating with CMF founders and others to purchase and renovate key buildings, which helped seed CMF's broader arts-focused mission.
Driven to Build: The Story Behind the Catskill Mountain Foundation
Q: How did Peter and Sarah Finn come to buy the home that became CMF's origin point?
They transformed a private family space into a community-focused venture after recognizing the needs of the town and their own desire to contribute, starting with the Red Barn and nearby properties that could be repurposed for the arts.

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A place- and culture-forward program that centers Catskills history, sustainability, literature, and arts through in-depth interviews with local creators, organizers, and researchers. Across recent episodes, conversations often orbit regional craft, environmental stewardship, community-building, and preservation narratives, with frequent runs through place-based stories, historical context, and behind-the-scenes looks at local institutions. The show tends to feature guests who are deeply rooted in the Catskills—from distilleries and theatres to forest farms and museums—delivering thoughtful, well-produced storytelling that appeals to listeners who love regional culture, history, and hands-on local insight. Noteworthy are its strong producti... more

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