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The Untapped New York Podcast

Untapped New York
New York City
Vivian Gordon
Polly Adler
Prohibition
Jazz Age
Great Depression
Sidewalk Shed
Tammany Hall
Newspapers
Pets and the City
Main Street
Fire Alarm Call Boxes
Scaffolding
Local Law 11
Tuberculosis
Black Nurses
The Bronx Nobody Knows
Oppenheimer
Roosevelt Island
The Gilded Age

The Untapped New York Podcast is an award-winning podcast about New York City’s secrets, like how does a water tower work? Why does steam come out of the ground? Do alligators live in the subway? We impart our knowledge, interview experts, and in many cases, literally go behind the scenes. The Untapped New York Podcast was the 2025 GANYC Apple Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in NYC Radio ... more

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Maybe you saw our latest Instagram reel that's going viral, making NYC horological history cool again! On the podcast, in honor of fall back time this week, we deep dive into the Barthman clock, a historic clock beneath your feet in the Financial Dis... more

Did you know there's a mini version of Grand Central's ceiling mural inside the  terminal's wine shop, Central Cellars? And that it used to be part of a movie theater? We talk to the experts: the authors of a book about the artist who did the paintin... more

Michelle Young and Justin Rivers of Untapped New York discuss the neighborhood of Morningside Heights. Michelle and Justin will discuss five hidden and unique spots including Columbia University's Alma Mater, the Guastavino Dome at the Cathedral of S... more

Sad news from Queens...After multiple patchwork repairs, a set of colorful mosaics depicting highlights from the 1939-40 and 1964-65 World's Fairs have been completely replaced with pavers. Michelle, Justin and Nicole discuss this piece of very sad n... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Rivers
Chief Experience Officer at Untapped New York
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Episode: Secrets of Morningside Heights
Nathalia Holt
Author of The Beast in the Clouds, The Roosevelt Brothers Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda
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Episode: Pandas in NYC, Oh My!
Laurie Gwen Shapiro
New York City literary sensation and author of 'The Aviator and the Showman'
Episode: Amelia Earhart's NYC Haunts
Greg Pascarelli
Founding partner at SHOP Architects
SHOP Architects
Episode: Why is the FDR Drive Purple?
Kathy Jones
Project director at SHOP Architects
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Episode: Why is the FDR Drive Purple?
Michael Cannell
Author and former New York Times editor
Episode: A Harrowing Tale of NYPD Corruption, the Mafia and Murder
Fiona Davis
A New York City historical fiction author.
Author of The Stolen Queen and other bestsellers.
Episode: The Stolen Queen: A Mystery Whodunnit Set in the Met Museum
Hannah Frishberg
A lifelong Native New Yorker and arts and culture reporter at WNYC Gothamist.
WNYC Gothamist
Episode: Secret New York: An Unusual Guide
Peggy Gavin
Author of 'The Bravest Pets of Gotham'
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Episode: Take the 5: The Pets of NYC

Hosts

Michelle Young
Founder of Untapped New York and author of 'Secret Brooklyn'.
Justin Rivers
Chief Experience Officer at Untapped New York.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to

    Michelle’s passion and expertise make listening a delight. She’s been doing this for years and teaches at Columbia, and she’s always engaging to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ephemereal77
    United States2 years ago
  • Real New York Stuff!

    It’s hard to find new things to say about New York, but the team at Untapped finds a way to continually peel back the layers of this infinitely curious city. This show is a must listen for not just New York history buffs, but for visitors, tourists, and new arrivals. There’s something for everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DadHood
    United States2 years ago
  • Listen and learn!

    I may be biased because Michelle is a good friend, but this is an awesome podcast to learn about lesser known details about NY, the best city in the United States.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Punkmunkyz
    United States2 years ago
  • A fun and informative podcast on New York

    This podcast is so great for native New Yorkers and anyone interested in NYC. It is full of great insider knowledge and the host is very likable - smart and fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    She’s a Native New Yorker
    United States2 years ago
  • Wanted to give it more than 5 stars.

    Untapped New York is my favorite Podcast, as it is the perfect mixture of education, and enlightenment. Every single episode that I’ve listened to has told me of things that I never knew. The topics are challenging, as you are constantly introduced to people and places from the past,(and present,) that you may not have heard of. Congratulations to the creators of this excellent program !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PStar 5
    United States2 years ago

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The content has been praised for being accessible to those unfamiliar with the city's intricacies or history.
Listeners appreciate the engaging presentation and deep insights into New York's history and culture.

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Secrets of Grand Central: Find the Hidden Mural in the Wine Shop
Q: When did Central Cellars open?
Central Cellars opened almost 10 years ago, around the same time as the renovations.
Secrets of Grand Central: Find the Hidden Mural in the Wine Shop
Q: What is notable about this particular wine store?
This location was a historical gem as it used to be a movie theater, the Grand Central Theater, where they played newsreels and cartoons.
Secrets of Grand Central: Find the Hidden Mural in the Wine Shop
Q: So, where are we right now?
We are inside Central Cellars, a wine and liquor store in the Gray Bar Passage of Grand Central Terminal.
Secrets of Morningside Heights
Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking about making New York City their home at this time?
Allow the city to speak to you, be open to exploring its parts and people, and don't hesitate to ask New Yorkers for help, as they are usually eager to assist.
Secrets of Morningside Heights
Q: What is your favorite untapped spot on Columbia's campus?
I love St. Paul's Chapel with its amazing Guastavino Dome and the Post Crypt Coffee Shop, along with the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and its surrounding area.

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2. Nathalia Holt
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