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The Untapped New York Podcast

Untapped New York
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Great Depression
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Tammany Hall
Amelia Earhart
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Theodore Roosevelt
Ruth Harkness
Rose Valland
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Pets and the City
World's Fair
Barthman Sidewall Clock
Brooklyn Bridge
New York

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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In celebration of our new partnership with Apple Podcasts, we're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes about the secret champagne vaults in the Brooklyn Bridge! The location is now part of Apple's Hidden Histories Guides to New York City.

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Welcome to the new season of The Untapped New York Podcast! On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City, Michelle and Justin from Untapped New York share their memories of that day, the... more

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Michael Kimmelman
Architecture columnist for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Pop! into the Secret Brooklyn Bridge Champagne Vaults
Rosa Chang
Founder of Gotham Park
Gotham Park
Episode: Pop! into the Secret Brooklyn Bridge Champagne Vaults
Justin Rivers
Chief Experience Officer at Untapped New York
Untapped New York
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
SHOP Architects
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

Hosts

Michelle Young
Founder of Untapped New York; author of Secret Brooklyn, Secret New York, and The Art Spy
Justin Rivers
Chief Experience Officer at Untapped New York

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Extraordinary

    I am a huge fan of Michelle Young‘s, and her podcast does not disappoint. She is an heir to the great Terry Gross (and I think that’s a huge compliment) in the the art, science of research, tact, joie de vivre and topics and people of interest. I’m listening to them all, letting her taste and inexhaustible enthusiasm being my guide.

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    5
    Rico-ess
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this show

    Surprised I haven’t come across this show before. Great NYC insider tips

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Travel in 10 Podcast
    Canada9 months ago
  • 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 States3 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 States3 years ago

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The Art Curator Who Outsmarted the Nazis
Q: What did you learn about Valland's postwar life and the eventual revival of her legacy?
I discovered how Valland was silenced after the war, then gradually rediscovered through archives, the Rose Valland Association, and renewed scholarly interest. Her persistence in defending art and memory continued long after the battlefield, shaping how historians and the public understand Nazi looted art today.
The Art Curator Who Outsmarted the Nazis
Q: How did the parallel Rosenberg storyline emerge, and what did it add to Valland's story?
The Rosenbergs provided a broader arc about how art and cultural heritage travel and get misused during war, with a real connection to Valland through Paris and New York. Their inclusion allowed exploration of the commercial and political dimensions of looted art and underscored the human impact on families caught in upheaval.
The Art Curator Who Outsmarted the Nazis
Q: What drew you to Rose Valland as a subject for your book, and how did you balance narrative drive with archival rigor?
I was captivated by Valland's extraordinary courage and the surprisingly little attention she'd received compared to other WWII figures. I balanced storytelling by weaving firsthand accounts, museum records, and archival documents into a fast-paced narrative while deliberately cross-checking every factual detail to preserve accuracy and depth.
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.

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