Keepin' It Niche

In the middle of Long Island there is a store with hanging vines, pinned bugs, to taxidermy. Throughout this episode, we meet Kat, a taxidermy collector and the owner of the Strange Love Parlour, an oddities shop in Lindenhurst, New York. 

Step inside the world of a fan who doesn’t just watch the game — he lives it. In this episode, Daniel Brezak sits down with Ed Manley, a diehard New York Rangers supporter, to explore what fandom really means beyond jerseys and stats. From personal history to deep-rooted loyalty, this conversation uncovers the moments that turn a casual viewer into a true fan and asks the bigger question: what does it actually mean to be raised in blue?

Gusts of clashing cymbals and chaotic urgent tempos can make a heart all warm and fuzzy inside. In this profile we follow Abdul, a 20 year old punk drummer for a band called Hated We Play. His obsession with punk music inspires us all to learn more about ourselves and what it means to be your authentic self in a world full of suppression.

The rush of winning, the beeps and dings of the machines, the overall happy atmosphere, what's not to love about an arcade? In this profile, Kelley Buccola follows Avary Hankin, an arcade enthusiast. She knows arcades inside and out and is about to take us on a journey through her arcade obsession, teaching us a few hacks she learned along the way to help you get a big win more easily!