The Manhattan Sideways Podcast
The Manhattan Sideways Podcast aims to create a platform to share the stories of the small businesses on the side streets of Manhattan. What motivated the business owners to open their businesses, and then to learn the ups and downs of their environments? What makes these businesses unique? We are not only documenting the owners' remarkable personal stories, but also their advice to current and aspiring business owners.
The podcast is a product of Manhattan Sideways, a documentary project begun in 2011 with the goal of supporting the small businesses across Manhattan's original grid -- from 1st to 155th street, East River to the Hudson. After six years, we now have over 10,000 businesses represented on our website, sideways.nyc, with write-ups and more than 40,000 gorgeous photos. The founder, Betsy Polivy, and her team hope that while listening to the Sideways Podcast you will be inspired to set out on your own adventure of walking the side streets, and, if you find yourself in New York, that in your explorations you will seek out some of the Manhattan Sideways Podcast businesses. You'll be glad you did.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2023
Episode 46: Stanley and Dean Poll of William Poll
In this episode, recorded in the Fall of 2022, Betsy and Ellie speak with the co-owners of the Upper East Side gourmet food shop William Poll: Stanley and Dean Poll, and their store manager and chef,…
00:44:47 |
Thu 15 Jun 2023
Episode 45: The Art of Walking Manhattan Sideways
Welcome back to the Manhattan Sideways Podcast! In this episode, Ellie and Betsy reflect on the publication of Betsy's first book, "Walking Manhattan Sideways", and share some exciting news about the…
00:41:05 |
Sun 12 Sep 2021
Episode 44: Betsy Bober Polivy, Founder of Manhattan Sideways
In this week's episode, Ellie speaks with founder of Manhattan Sideways, Betsy Bober Polivy, about her new book, "Walking Manhattan Sideways".
They talk about how Betsy got started documenting the si…
00:34:01 |
Thu 12 Nov 2020
Episode 43: Tiziana Agnello, Love Thy Beast
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Tiziana Agnello, the founder and owner of Love Thy Beast, a boutique pet store in the East Village. Tiziana started her business on her kitchen table, where she mad…
00:38:12 |
Fri 06 Nov 2020
Episode 42: Linda St. John, D.L. Cerney
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Linda St. John, designer and co-owner of the East Village boutique D.L. Cerney, which also serves as Linda's creative studio. It was in this space that Linda wrote …
00:38:00 |
Thu 29 Oct 2020
Episode 41: Santo Mollica, The Source Unltd Print & Copy Shop
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Santo Mollica of The East Village's own The Source Ultd. Print and Copy Shop, opened in 1979. Santo and the shop he owns with his wife Margaret are something of an …
00:26:16 |
Fri 05 Jun 2020
Episode 40: Kathy Kemp, ANNA
In this episode, Ellie and Betsy interview clothing designer Kathy Kemp, founder of ANNA, along with creative collaborator and dear friend Rebecca Kaye. They discuss the strong community of women tha…
00:37:31 |
Thu 28 May 2020
Episode 39: Mikel Glass, Visual Artist
In this episode, Ellie speaks to New York-based artist Mikel Glass, whose "business" is to reflect on the world around him and encourage others to do the same. They discuss his artistic trajectory, t…
00:34:30 |
Thu 14 May 2020
Special Episode: Reporting on Covid-19
This week we have put together a special episode of our podcast to report on the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic on New York's small businesses. Ellie makes phone calls to five business owners from …
00:39:36 |
Mon 30 Mar 2020
Episode 38: Jim Gerding and Stoney McGurrin, Ryan's Daughter
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Jim and Stoney of Ryan's Daughter Pub. Stoney came to the U.S. in 1958, began bartending in '68, found the space for Ryan's daughter in 1979, and has been there eve…
00:54:47 |
Thu 05 Mar 2020
Episode 37: Tilde Mariani Giacche, Reflecting on Asti Italian Restaurant (Now Strip House Steakhouse)
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Tilde Mariani Giacche, whose family owned Asti's Restaurant, and still owns the building that now houses Strip House Steak House. Tilde shares amazing stories of he…
00:45:16 |
Thu 27 Feb 2020
Episode 36: Deborah Koenigsberger, Noir et Blanc NYC and Hearts of Gold
In this episode, Ellie and Betsy speak with Deborah Koenigsberger of Noir et Blanc NYC and Hearts of Gold. They discuss Deborah's modeling career, what it's like to help others find their style, and …
00:37:01 |
Thu 20 Feb 2020
Episode 35: Voza Rivers, Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Voza Rivers of the Harlem Chamber of Commerce. They chat about the rich history of Harlem, Vozza's own past, and his journey to the positions he currently holds at …
01:01:25 |
Thu 13 Feb 2020
Episode 34: Andy Tarshis, Tiecrafters
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Andy Tarshis of Tiecrafters, a longstanding business now found on 29th street. They dive deep into the niche business of tie alterations: a niche that motivates cus…
00:42:25 |
Thu 06 Feb 2020
Episode 33: Chad Beightol, Consigliere Men's Grooming Shop
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Chad Beightol of Consigliere. Chad speaks about the current trends in men's grooming and beauty, the origin of his shop's name (hint: "I'll make him an offer he can…
00:38:34 |
Tue 04 Feb 2020
Episode 32: Seren Morey, Jody Bretnall and Art Guerra, Guerra Paint and Pigment Corporation
In this episode, Ellie interviews Seren, Jody and Art, owners of Guerra Paint and Pigment Corporation in New York's East Village. Art shares stories about the more chaotic years of the neighborhood, …
00:31:30 |
Thu 23 Jan 2020
Episode 31: Judith Lowry, Naomi Hample, and Adina Cohen, Argosy Bookstore
In this episode, Ellie speaks with the three sisters — Judith Lowry, Naomi Hample, and Adina Cohen — behind the Argosy Bookstore. They discuss Argosy's foundation in their father's deep love of books…
00:35:24 |
Thu 16 Jan 2020
Episode 30: Alan Heron, The Hunterian
In this episode, Ellie speaks with Alan Heron, bartender and co-owner of The Hunterian Bar on East 70th Street. They discuss Alan's move to the U.S., how the bar-scene is changing (and Alan's hopes f…
00:32:36 |
Thu 09 Jan 2020
Episode 29: Lorcan Otway, 80 St. Mark's (William Barnacle Tavern, Theatre 80, and the Museum of the American Gangster)
On this episode, Ellie speaks to Lorcan Otway of William Barnacle Tavern, Theatre 80, and the Museum of the American Gangster -- all of which are connected and housed in the historic buildings at 80 …
00:36:55 |
Sat 04 Jan 2020
Episode 28: Dimitri Gatanas, Urban Garden Center
In this episode, Ellie and Betsy speak with Dimitri Gatanas of Urban Garden Center. Dimitri discusses his Greek roots, tells of uprooting an 18 foot tree, and talks about what it means to be an “urba…
00:33:18 |
Tue 24 Dec 2019
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