The Borscht Belt Tattler
The Jewish Alps. The Sour Cream Sierra’s. Disneyland with knishes. Welcome to the podcast that celebrates the iconic vacationland that touched the lives of so many people. We may not see these once famous resorts and bungalow colonies again, but you can be sure we're going to kvetch (and kvell) about it here.
Episodes
104 episodes
Sam Ash: The Minister of Advertising at Homowack Lodge
From 1986-2007, Sam Ash was the minister of entertainment and advertising at the Homowack Lodge. Sam joines us this week on Episode 105 of The Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast.
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50:14
Scott Eckers - Lost and Found: The Iconic Kutsher's Sign
Scott Eckers is our guest this week on Episode 104 of The Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast. We are chatting about many fun things, including Stage Door Manor, the iconic Kutsher's sign and why it is so important to maintain the history and ...
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Episode 104
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1:14:02
Robert Miller: The Olympic, The Fieldston & Following your Dream
Episode 103 is here and Robert Miller shares his memories of The Fieldston, Gilbert's and Olympic Hotel in Fallsburg, New York. Don't forget to check out Robert's podcast, the Follow Your Dream Podcast. Listen and learn now at
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Episode 103
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44:33
Joe Lehman - Grossinger's 1986
Grossingers might have closed in 1986 but that’s not where Joe Lehman's story ended.In 1986, Joe and his family moved from West Palm Beach Florida to live at Grossinger’s after it closed. His father was Robert Lehman, the Vice President of ...
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Episode 102
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40:46
Danny Fingeroth
Fact: The Borscht Belt was a training ground Jewish Comic Book Heroes.Our special guest today is Danny Fingeroth, a prominent figure in the world of comics, known for his extensive contributions as a writer, editor and historian. With a...
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Episode 101
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54:56
Borscht Belt Book Talk: Anna E. Jordan - Shira & Esther's Double Dream Debut
I'm thrilled to finally feature Anna E. Jordan and her beautiful book, Shira & Esther's Double Dream Debut, which is now available wherever books are sold. Anna E. Jordan has an MFA from the Writing for Children and Young...
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Episode 100
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29:34
Bruce Goldstein | Grossinger's: Return to the G3D Resort
Get ready to explore #grossingers like never before.Return To The G3D Resort is a Roblox reimagining of Grossinger's Resort & Country Club, one of the most popular borscht belt resorts. Bruce Goldstein is a native New Yorke...
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Episode 99
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1:34:55
The Borscht Belt in Pop Culture with Sarene Leeds
Welcome back to the Borscht Belt! Sarene Leeds (@sareneleedswrites) is a a seasoned journalist who built her career covering TV, pop culture, health, wellness, parenting and general lif...
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Episode 98
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1:04:10
Allen Frishman - Tales From A Catskill Mountain Plumber
Welcome to episode 97 of The BBT! In this installment, we are in conversation with Allen Frishman, the Archival Officer for the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum. Allen has lived his entire life in Sullivan County where both his grandparents owned ...
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Episode 97
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1:06:41
The Borscht Belt: A Slice of Americana with Dr. Peter Alan Chester
Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the world of the Borscht Belt with a true bank of knowledge, Dr. Peter Alan Chester. Peter has spent much of his life working in public education, but his affiliation with the Borscht Belt beg...
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Episode 96
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1:42:32
As Seen on TV: The Borscht Belt and the Unapologetic Jewish Woman
Today we're chatting with Dr. Samantha Pickette, professor and author of “Peak TV’s Unapologetic Jewish Woman: Exploring Jewish Female Representation in Contemporary Television Comedy”.Samantha is an Assistant Professor of Jewish ...
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Less Than Kosher - BBT Minisode
Welcome to a BBT Minisode!As we continue to grow and evolve, The Borscht Belt Tattler is excited to share conversations with our favorite comedians, content creators and entertainers who best exemplify the values of the Borscht Belt.
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40:07
Singer Spotlight: Music, Passion and Fashion with Patti Greco Sunshine
Get ready for Borscht Belt royalty with Patti Greco Sunshine.To find out where Patti is performing next head to pattigrecosunshine.comShop for one of a kind bohemian fashions at
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Episode 94
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25:30
Live on Location with Barbara Hoff of Top Shelf Jewelry, Ellenville NY
From ice shows at the Fallsview to Top Shelf on Canal Street, please enjoy this interview with Barbara Hoff.To shop the Top Shelf Jewelry Collention, click HERE.
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38:18
Hotel Spotlight: Stevensville Country Club with Rachel Cunningham
Spotlight on the Stevensville Country Club in Swan Lake, NY.It was a summer of firsts: first boyfriends, first jobs. A perfect mix of young and old, American and International guests and staff. The Stevensville for Rachel Cunningh...
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2:21:53
Comical Chronicles at Kutsher's with Talia Reese
Wanna know what really happens in the Borscht Belt after Shabbos?Let the laughter light your way here. ❤️Join me in conversation with special guest, comedian Talia Reese as we look back on her favorite memories of Kutsher's Country ...
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Episode 91
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55:58
Hotel Spotlight: The Concord Hotel with Riva White and Darcy Hammerman
Swimming lessons with Buster Crabbe. The Coed Concord Mafia. A little hanky panky. And friendships to last a lifetime. It could be made for Hollywood but it was all very real. Riva White and Darcy Hammerman share their memories of the Concord H...
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Robin Rabinowitz and Heidi Shaw - Woodland Bungalow Colony
The Borscht Belt Tattler is officially open for the summer season. Episode 89 is taking you on a journey to Woodland Bungalow Colony in Woodbourne, New York. Get a taste of the Bungalow life with Robin and Heidi! Meet me at
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Episode 89
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Gerri Winchell Findley | Panorama Magazine: The Catskills Guide to Vacation Pleasure
In this captivating episode of The Borscht Belt Tattler, joinGerri Winchell Findley as she takes us on a mesmerizing journey through her time in the Borscht Belt. Geri shares stories about her parents, Danny and Judy Winchell. Dan...
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Episode 88
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1:13:49
Laura Shapiro - Sullivan's of Liberty
In this episode, we sit down with Laura Shapiro, who witnessed the bustling heart of Liberty in its heyday. Sullivan’s was a department store that that was owned and operated by Laura’s father and uncle, Irving and Sidney Shapiro. What started ...
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Episode 87
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50:25
The Catskills Borscht Belt Museum
Happy Memorial Day! Are you ready for the party of the summer?In this episode, I chat with the team team behind the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum. Andrew Jacobs, Robin Cohen Kauffman, Dr. Peter Alan Chester and Allen Frishman share thei...
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Episode 86
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39:14
Showbiz 101 with Howard Rapp and Arnold Graham
For over 50 years, Howard and Arnold have made show business their business. In its heyday, Charles Rapp Enterprises was the biggest entertainment booking agency for all of the resorts and bungalow colonies. Join me in conversation with How...
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Episode 85
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1:31:11
Esther and Danny Appel - Crescent Lake Bungalow Colony and Day Camp
Our conversation with Esther and Danny Appel. Listen to how they came to be part owners of Crescent Lake Bungalow Colony and Day Camp and helped create summer memories to last a lifetime.
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Chatting with Teaneck's #1 Trumpeter Jordan Hirsch
Chatting with our favorite Trumpet player, Jordan Hirsch!
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Episode 83
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2:05:03
Memories of Kutsher's and Brickman Hotel with Crystal and Pedro Tweed!
Meet the Tweeds!Get to know the Tweeds from Monticello, New York.Pedro Tweed was born in Dominican Republic and now resides in Monticello, New York where he worked at the Brickman Hotel and has been coaching gymnastics and martial arts ...
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Episode 82
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