//podcastplus.net/feed/bushwick-podcast~5d863461 Local stories for a strong community. Tune in for the latest from Bushwick, a rapidly changing Brooklyn neighborhood exploding with arts, activism, and entrepreneurship. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:17:32 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/1c599680-5715-4170-ae56-d054030b992e/11-20-19-bushwick-podcast_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed One of the key trends to emerge as Bushwick changes is the importance of space; who has it, who’s welcome in it, and what they can use it for. With rents increasing across the neighborhood, spaces where people can gather and organize are becoming rarer, and more critical—and some businesses see an opportunity to offer communities a home. This week, we sat down with the team behind a new Bushwick venue that invites anyone in the neighborhood to come, and be themselves. AFTER THE EPISODE We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Melissa, Sheena, Chelsea, and The Gradient team for taking us behind the scenes of these early days at the venue. If you’re interested in learning more about or working with The Gradient, you can visit their website ( https://www.thegradientbk.com ), or get in touch by email (letsdrink@thegradientbk.com) or Instagram DM ( https://www.instagram.com/thegradientbk/ ).  We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week. We’ll be back with a... Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:00:07 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/1c599680-5715-4170-ae56-d054030b992e/11-20-19-bushwick-podcast_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/814d4024-fccd-44e1-8282-228cdf974bda/10-24-19-bushwick-podcast_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed Here in Bushwick, it’s that time of year again: Bodegas have stocked up on pumpkins, clubs are full of costumes even more spectacular than usual, and a certain spookiness fills the air. Halloween is nearly upon us.  For last year’s holiday, we met with Eugene J, the mad scientist behind Bushwick’s year-round celebration of all things sweet, surprising, and Halloweeny, the Eugene J Candy Company . This year, we wanted to know: What’s he got in store for the neighborhood now? This week, we reconnected with Eugene at the height of the halloween season to learn more about how he satisfies Bushwick’s sweet tooth during the biggest candy celebration of the year.  AFTER THE EPISODE We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Eugene for taking the time to open a window into his workshop, especially at the height of the Halloween season. If you want to pick up some of your own Halloween candy from Eugene J’s, you can visit the shop for yourself at 16 Wilson Ave. If you’re interested in le... Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:03 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/814d4024-fccd-44e1-8282-228cdf974bda/10-24-19-bushwick-podcast_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/f8bc27d4-2e81-4b65-ad9a-36ee331169ec/10-09-19-bushwick-podcast_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed Before each episode of Bushwick Podcast, you hear a message from an organization called Heritage Radio Network , or HRN. Even if that name is new for you, the organization is anything but. HRN has spent the past decade here in the neighborhood making shows like ours possible—while building one of the world’s most unique audio archives from a secret recording studio tucked inside a storage container within Roberta’s Pizza . This week, we sit down with two of the leaders behind HRN to learn more about their work, and their mission to give important new voices a platform to reach listeners around the world.  AFTER THE EPISODE We’d like to extend our sincere gratitude to Caity and Patrick for sharing more about HRN’s history, and it’s work here in the community. To learn more about HRN, you can visit their website at https://heritageradionetwork.org or get in touch directly at info@heritageradionetwork.org. And if you’re interested in connecting with one of the most dynamic communit... Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:00:01 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/f8bc27d4-2e81-4b65-ad9a-36ee331169ec/10-09-19-bushwick-podcast_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/e87e4ea9-8950-46d7-8078-671fd180c3bc/09-25-19-bushwick-podcast_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed Small business owners play a unique role in Bushwick. As we’ve heard throughout the community, many entrepreneurs view their shops as opportunities to serve the neighborhood outside the scope of business as usual, whether that’s by partnering with activists or creating spaces that bride gaps in the community. But as we’ve also heard, the realities of running a business often conflict with more purpose-driven intentions.  This week, we meet with the wife and husband duo behind Quality Goods , one of Bushwick’s most celebratory and intentional businesses. It’s a discussion that’s been over a year in the making, drawing on conversations from the present, and from last summer, on the eve of their store’s grand opening.  AFTER THE EPISODE We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Jossua and Kristen for allowing us to step into their journey over this first year.  If you’re interested in learning more about Quality Goods, you can visit them for yourself at 128 Wyckoff avenue, though... Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:00:02 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/e87e4ea9-8950-46d7-8078-671fd180c3bc/09-25-19-bushwick-podcast_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/06006fe1-68c3-4098-aefa-d69beeb3340d/5ec14b8b_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed As the summer comes to an end across the city, it’s the start of a new season here at Bushwick Podcast. That means we have the continued privilege of sharing more of the remarkable stories happening in the community, and the renewed duty to help break down the biggest issues facing the neighborhood today. We have some exciting episodes planned this Fall, and we’re thrilled to begin the season with a story of resilience, hope, and the power of partnership. This week, we sat down with some of the leaders behind the Bushwick Food Co-op , which, if you haven’t listened to our previous episode, “The Everyone Store,” is the neighborhood’s democratically owned and operated grocer. Earlier this summer, the Coop’s storefront was devastated by fire damage, but today, they’re recovering by embracing the unique strengths of their community. AFTER THE EPISODE We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Chris, Laurel, Kat, Ali, and Fran for taking time out of their recovery efforts to share some o... Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/06006fe1-68c3-4098-aefa-d69beeb3340d/5ec14b8b_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/e40c26bb-ca59-4281-974b-aae0ced55f7d/c59be351_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed "It’s our season finale, and we’re thrilled to close out a summer of Bushwick stories by partnering with our friends at the new community media project, This Bushwick Life. Together, we sat down with an artist whose work captured Bushwick at one of its most defining moments: the early 80s. In that time, she lived many lives, from disco club kid to Bushwick public school teacher, but through it all, she was one thing more than any other: a photographer. This week, we’re stepping into Bushwick’s Past with an intimate conversation with one of the community’s longtime chroniclers: Meryl Meisler. AFTER THE EPISODE: We’d like to extend our gratitude to Meryl, who was incredibly gracious and generous with her time, for joining us in the studio to share her memories, and her work, from Disco Era Bushwick. You can find out more at her website (http://www.merylmeisler.com) and her Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/merylmeisler/). We’d also like to thank our friends at the new community media ... Thu, 15 Aug 2019 03:30:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/e40c26bb-ca59-4281-974b-aae0ced55f7d/c59be351_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/b09e5526-61d3-48a2-af54-02ebc9affa93/5ff24a31_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed We’ve heard in previous episodes about how Bushwick has become one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic communities for everything from food to art. Take a walk around the neighborhood, and you’re sure to notice another scene that’s thriving here: thrift stores and vintage shops. But that’s not without some complicated feelings, as some people see the increasingly hip secondhand industry as a herald of gentrification. This week, we sit down with one of the owners behind Bushwick’s newest vintage shop to discuss: What makes a secondhand store tick, and what role can it play in Bushwick’s future? AFTER THE EPISODE: We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Cat and her partners in MCM for taking us behind the scenes of the vintage world, and sharing more about their early work here in the community. To learn more, follow Brooklyn Vintage Company on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/brooklynvintagecompany/ ), or visit them for yourself at 194 Irving Ave. Of course, we’d also like to thank ... Thu, 08 Aug 2019 03:30:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/b09e5526-61d3-48a2-af54-02ebc9affa93/5ff24a31_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/084bd50a-98a6-4b42-8518-04fcb3586e9a/0bf54dc6_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed This week, we finish our two-part run on Vietnamese restaurants in the neighborhood by sitting down with Falansai’s Henry Trieu, one of Bushwick’s most thoughtful business owners, to better understand: As the neighborhood and its culinary scene change in unpredictable ways, what’s top of mind for a restaurateur here? AFTER THE EPISODE: We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Henry and the team at Falansai for taking us behind the scenes of the restaurant, and for sharing such a candid perspective on the future of business in Bushwick. To learn more, follow Falansai on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/falansai/ ), check out their website ( https://www.falansai.com ), or visit them for yourself at 112 Harrison Pl. We’d also like to send a very special thanks to Hannah Douglas, who contributed with editing, writing, and producing for this week’s episode. You can follow Hannah on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/hannah.travels/ ) and Twitter ( https://twitter.com/hannahtrave... Thu, 01 Aug 2019 03:18:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/084bd50a-98a6-4b42-8518-04fcb3586e9a/0bf54dc6_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/1e9a487c-a867-481b-ba21-fbc4ed08fb69/14c59b02_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed As we’ve heard in previous episodes, Bushwick is one of Brooklyn’s rising culinary epicenters. One of the things that makes the scene here so dynamic is that Bushwick’s restaurants don’t just serve good food—they reflect the culinary and artistic identities of visionary chefs with roots that range from right here in the city, to communities around the world. This week, we’re kicking off a two-part run about Vietnamese restaurants in Bushwick by sitting down with the chef behind one of the neighborhood’s most fiercely original restaurants: Bunker. AFTER THE EPISODE: We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Jimmy and the Bunker team for taking some time out of a hectic prep schedule to take us behind the scenes of the restaurant. To learn more, follow Bunker on Instagram , check out their website , or visit them for yourself at 99 Scott Ave. Of course, we’d also like to thank you for tuning in (and for bearing with Luke as he fumbled everything from Vietnamese to French this episo... Thu, 25 Jul 2019 01:42:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/1e9a487c-a867-481b-ba21-fbc4ed08fb69/14c59b02_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/7f27dfd6-928e-4d63-a61e-850a7c152f61/c17421eb_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed "Spend enough time around Bushwick’s artists, activists, and entrepreneurs, and you’ll start to hear the same name over and over again: Mayday Space. This week, we visit Mayday, Bushwick’s home for social movements, to learn more about one of the neighborhood’s most vital resources for everyone from local elected officials, to activist groups, to amateur wrestlers. AFTER THE EPISODE: Our thanks to Josh, Zyad, and all the folks at Mayday for sharing more about their work in Bushwick, and beyond. To learn more, follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/maydayspace/), visit their website (https://maydayspace.org), or get in touch by emailing info@maydayspace.org. Of course, we’d also like to thank you for tuning in this week. We’ll be on a brief break for the next couple of weeks, but we’ll be back the week of July 22nd. In the meantime, did you know Bushwick Podcast is made by people like you? We'd love your feedback, and your help. If you’re interested in learning more, get in... Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:00:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/c7f0f6/c7f0f61f-e433-4f83-9ca1-212b398da8ae/7f27dfd6-928e-4d63-a61e-850a7c152f61/c17421eb_tc.mp3?&aid=rss_feed