Episodios

  • Welcome to Valley Girls Podcast!

    Welcome to Valley Girls Podcast!
    Feb 16 2024
    Welcome to Valley Girls, a podcast exploring everything there is to see, do, try, eat, and experience in New York's Hudson Valley by talking to the makers, the doers, the growers, the creators, and all the unique voices of the Hudson Valley. We're telling the Hudson Valley's story, one episode at a time. Valley Girls is a weekly podcast by two original Hudson Valley Girls, Jenny Leifer and Jennifer Santiago. Every Thursday, starting March 7, we’ll be bringing you a new episode highlighting the best the Hudson Valley has to offer, from arts and culture, to restaurants and recreation, and everything in between including the people who make the Hudson Valley so special! Follow us at: Instagram: @ValleyGirlsNYpod Youtube: youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast Website: valleygirlspodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/ValleyGirlsPodcast
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  • RBW's Greatest Hits

    RBW's Greatest Hits
    Mar 7 2024
    For our PREMIERE episode, we had the honor and pleasure of talking with Robert Burke Warren, local writer, performer, teacher, musician, and author. Robert talks about his myriad of projects old and new, how he found himself in the Hudson Valley and what he loves most about the area, and the local music scene including his own upcoming Big Birthday Shindig at the Local in Saugerties! See links to everything mentioned in the podcast in our blog post at valleygirlspodcast.com/blog Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page and at: Instagram: @ValleyGirlsNYpod Youtube: youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast Website: valleygirlspodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/ValleyGirlsPodcast The music for this episode is by Robert Burke Warren, entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky, and can be found on his album “Red Headed Friend” available on iTunes and Spotify.
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    38 m
  • Sweet Talk with Pastry Chef Anrika Martin

    Sweet Talk with Pastry Chef Anrika Martin
    Mar 14 2024
    This week's episode is sure to be a "sweet treat"! Join us for a fun conversation with Pastry Chef Anrika Martin of Di Sweet Spot. We talk all about her baking journey, her incredible experience on the Food Network's Summer Baking Championship, and her favorite spots for other goodies in the Hudson Valley! Check out Di Sweet Spot online at the links posted on our website (see below). Also in the mix is our conversation with award-winning artist Meredith Morabito, who photographs a wild chipmunk in the most adorable, whimsical miniature sets built to size... chipmunk size! Delight in her photos on Instagram, her website, and her Etsy shop. All links mentioned in the podcast will be in our blog post at valleygirlspodcast.com/blog Follow us at: instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com . Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.
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  • Smart Cookie: The Hudson Valley Burlesque Scene with Lady Fingers

    Smart Cookie: The Hudson Valley Burlesque Scene with Lady Fingers
    Mar 21 2024
    This week we are shimmying into the local burlesque scene. We'll learn a little about the history of this art form and get to know some of the local performers, venues, and classes, and tell you about an upcoming show in Woodstock with the one and only Lady Fingers! Check out Lady Fingers at instagram.com/lady_fingers_burlesque/. But first we start the show by heading across the river to talk to a Dutchess County farmer who would love to have you over to hang out with her alpacas and goats at Clover Brooke Farm in Hyde Park! Visit Andrea and her adorable animals at instagram.com/cloverbrookefarmhydeparkny/. All links mentioned in the podcast will be in our blog post at valleygirlspodcast.com/blog Follow Valley Girls from our show page and at: instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com . Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.
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    43 m
  • Found, Fixed, and Photographed: Treasuring the Hudson Valley

    Found, Fixed, and Photographed: Treasuring the Hudson Valley
    Mar 28 2024
    This week, find what you're looking for with the Valley Girls. First we talk to LV and Susannah from Found and Fixed Hudson Valley where they are doing great work restoring wood furniture into beautiful upcycled pieces! And then we have local photographer Bentley Potter joining us talking all about finding that perfect shot, as well as his amazing work helping Hudson Valley animal lovers find their lost furbabies through his organization Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley. But first, Jenny is looking to find a little something herself that she's hoping our listeners can help her out with. All links mentioned in the podcast will be in our blog post at valleygirlspodcast.com/blog Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page and at: instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.
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  • A Valley Girls Adventure: A Day Trip in Beacon, NY

    A Valley Girls Adventure: A Day Trip in Beacon, NY
    Apr 4 2024
    We are so excited to share our 5th episode with you! For this episode you can choose your own adventure. Listen to the audio episode here or hop on over to our website at valleygirlspodcast.com/episodes, or our YouTube page, to watch this as a FULL-LENGTH video episode! Join us on this Valley Girls Adventure as we share our fun-filled day out in Beacon, NY. From the beautiful art at Dia Beacon, to the amazing shops, restaurants, cafes, and galleries on Main Street, to history and nature at Madam Brett Park, we enjoyed every minute of it all and couldn't wait to tell you all about it! Check out valleygirlspodcast.com/blog for more content and links! Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page and at: instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, facebook.com/ValleyGirlsPodcast, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.
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  • Jean Morris: A Hudson Valley Hidden Gem for Start-Up Businesses

    Jean Morris: A Hudson Valley Hidden Gem for Start-Up Businesses
    Apr 4 2024
    Enjoy this BONUS EPISODE with this hidden gem of the Hudson Valley, Jean Morris, a small business advisor who has helped countless business owners get their start. Not only is Jean incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced, but her services are absolutely FREE! Find out how by listening to Jean's invaluable nuggets of wisdom. Links and more content can be found at valleygirlspodcast.com/blog. And don't forget to check out our other full episode this week, episode 5, on audio or full-length video on our website and YouTube. Follow Valley Girls Podcast from our show page and at: instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, facebook.com/ValleyGirlsPodcast, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.
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  • Homegrown Poetry and The Castle in the Hudson

    Homegrown Poetry and The Castle in the Hudson
    Apr 11 2024
    The Hudson Valley has a long-standing connection to writers and poets. This relationship is still alive and well today. This week we are joined first by award-winning poet Tracey Knapp as we celebrate National Poetry Month and how her Hudson Valley roots inspire her beautiful poetry. Then we speak to Hudson Valley authors Wes and Barbara Gottlock, who have written numerous books about Hudson Valley history, including the iconic Bannerman Castle, which sits in the Hudson River. They tell us all about the exciting activities going on there and we also talk about other fascinating tidbits about Hudson Valley history. Links and more info about the content in this episode can be found at valleygirlspodcast.com/blog. Follow us from our show page and at instagram.com/ValleyGirlsNYpod, youtube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast, and valleygirlspodcast.com. Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky.
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    42 m