They Had Fun: New York City Stories

On this week's episode, co-guests (!) and co-hosts of the podcast Debt Heads, Rachel Webster and Jamie Feldman, tell us about heading out for a night in 90s NYC with no plans, and winding up at a sold-out Moby show!Check out Rachel, Jamie, and Debt Heads on InstagramHave fun like RachelDonate to NYPLCheck out this week's Rachel's Recs on our Substack!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the man behind Deep Dive NY, Matt Guidice, tells us about the time he competed in the "Great American Challenge" for his birthday in Brooklyn!Check out Matt on Instagram and Deep Dive NYHave fun like MattDonate to Slice Out HungerDeep Dive Queens launched, go have some fun!Photo of the party!This week's Rachel's Recs on our SubstackWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's season ten premiere episode, bartender and food and drinks reporter, Eliza Rothstein, tells us about the time she did shrooms in Greenpoint, stumbled onto Manhattanhenge, and then closed out the night with a less-than-savory table setting!Check out Eliza on Instagram and at Zimmi'sHave fun like ElizaDonate to JFREGTo see our weekly Rachel's Recs, subscribe to our Substack!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's season nine finale episode, floral artist (and wife of previous guest!), Lacie Porta, tells us about the time she went out all night in Bushwick with her best friend, got locked out, someone lost a tooth, and she met a crush! Check out Lacie on InstagramHave fun like LacieDonate to Ancient Song Doula ServicesPic of chipped tooth!!This week's Rachel's Recs: Pioneer Sunset Sail & Summer StreetsWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, content producer and host of the podcast, I Was Never There, Jamie Zelermyer, tells us about the time she got married at City Hall and gave birth on the same day!Check out Jamie on Instagram & I Was Never There podcastHave fun like Jamie? Donate to God's Love We DeliverThis week's Rachel's Recs: Summer Streets and BomiWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, host of the podcast, Cramped, and cofounder of Caveat NYC, Kate Helen Downey, tells us about the time she snuck into the under-construction Barclays Center!Check out Kate on InstagramHave fun like Kate?Donate to Planned Parenthood NYThis week's Rachel's Recs: Veronica's & NYC DonateWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, urban planner and professional New Yorker, Moses Gates, tells us about the time he explored the Manhattan Bridge with friends in a way most people never have...Check out Moses on InstagramHave fun like Moses?Donate to New York Immigration Coalition This week's Rachel's Recs: Rude Mouth & riding a bike!We'll be back July 23rd!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, filmmaker and founder of Project Feel, Anthony Alvarez, tells us about the time he went to The Meadows music festival in Queens and met someone who would change his life...Check out Anthony on Instagram Have fun like Anthony?Donate to Street Service NYThis week's Rachel's Recs: Gypsy on Broadway & Emerging Music FestivalWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, founder of Open Book, Becka Dots, tells us about the time she ran into Patti Smith on the street and somehow maintained composure!Check out Becka on InstagramHave fun like Becka?Donate to Callen LordeGo to the next Open Book event on 6/18!This week's Rachel's Recs: Glen Ligon at Brant Foundation & Hani's BakeryWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, founder of Ries, Megan Graham, tells us about the time she went on a long bike ride with friends and wound up at a Cyclones game in Coney Island, then rode the Cyclone, and then popped into Romanoff's for dinner and fire escapades!Check out Megan on Instagram Have fun like MeganDonate to The DoorPic of the crew at Romanoff's!This week's Rachel's Recs: Museum Mile & Picasso at GagosianWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, founder of The Footlight Presents, Laura Regan, tells us about her bachelorette party that happened to be the same night her band broke up live on stage!Check out Laura on InstagramHave fun like LauraDonate to The Footlight Presents (they're a 501c3!)Become a Footlight monthly member, buy their merch, and attend their Pride Cabaret event this Sunday!This week's Rachel's Recs: Ph7 Nail Salon & Golden Tree Nails & SpaWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, creative director and artist, Louis, tells us about the time his old pals visited New York and they had quite a go of it with stops in Buswhick, Bed Stuy, Dumbo, LES, Greenpoint, and more! Check out Louis on InstagramHave fun like LouisDonate to Release RecoveryThis week's Rachel's Recs: Elsewhere rooftop & the Dou Dou shot from HudaListen to Vishwas' episode RIPWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, comedy writer (and my friend!) Edward Barbini tells us about a perfect summer day he spent swimming in Broad Channel, drinking beers, going to a Mets game, having dinner with friends, and more! Check out Edward on InstagramHave fun like EdwardDonate to Amazin' Mets FoundationThis week's Rachel's Recs: taco trucks off the Jefferson L & Kellogg's Diner?What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, podcast production queen, Arielle Nissenblatt, tells us about the time (or three) she participated in The Great Saunter around the entire perimeter of Manhattan!Check out Arielle on Instagram and her newsletter EarbudsHave fun like ArielleDonate to Shore walkers NYCThis week's Rachel's Recs: Bar Veloce & 12th Street AlehouseWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's season nine premiere and 100TH EPISODE, journalist and author, Tyler Wetherall, tells us about the time she did ecstasy with friends at House of Yes and met a boy on the dance floor that she wound up spending the night with!Check out Tyler on InstagramHave fun like TylerDonate to The Center for FictionBuy Tyler's book! & Pic of her on the dance floor that night!This week's Rachel's Recs: Rashid Johnson at Guggenheim & The FrickWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the cofounder of Doce Mezcal, Gabriela Lawrence, tells us about the time she spent a day gallivanting around New York City with her girlies! Featuring lots of shopping, afternoon drinks, hotel hangs, martinis, meeting a random man who took them back to his mansion, and more!Check out Gabriela on Instagram & DoceHave fun Like GabrielaDonate to NY Common PantryThis week's Rachel's Recs: The Practice Room & the Vineyard SpritzSee you April 16th!! What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, young professional who's #opentowork, Jackson Farmar, tells us about the time he did shrooms on Governor's Island with his brother and started to see the city in a new way!Check out Jackson on InstagramHave fun like JacksonDonate to The Jericho ProjectThis week's Rachel's Recs: our Season Eight Finale Party & all & sundryWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, owner and operator of Scott's Pizza Tours, Scott Wiener, tells us about the time he walked Manhattan from top to bottom with his friend and stopped at food stands, pizza shops, ice cream trucks, and bars along the way!Check out Scott on InstagramHave fun like Scott?Donate to Slice Out HungerThis week's Rachel's Recs: Mano's & GO OUTSIDEWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, Hannah Frishberg, tells us about a night in high school she spent at an abandoned warehouse in Red Hook with friends, booze, foreign exchange students and more!Check out Hannah on Instagram & read her articleHave fun like Hannah?Donate to WNYCThis week's Rachel's Recs: Heartbeat Opera & Hundred Weight Ice and YouTube videoWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, artist and coach, Vexta, tells us about the time she got hired to do the artwork for Governor's Ball on her birthday! She invited friends to help out, gifted them VIP passes, and then slipped a hundred to a random van driver to take them around Brooklyn all night!Check out Vexta on InstagramHave fun like VextaDonate to Make The Road NYThis week's Rachel's Recs: Criterion Collection's "New York Love Stories" collection & a snack plate from Eataly, She Wolf, Sahadi's, Ridgewood Pork Store, and wine from Astor!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the founder of Aroastia Coffee, Andy Hollander, tells us about the time he saw his first live show post-COVID in Queens and realized there was still hope and fun to be had in NYC! Check out Andy on InstagramHave fun like Andy and see the SubtonicsDonate to City HarvestThis week's Rachel's Recs: Tableau Vivant at Sculpture Center & Leroy'sWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, fashion and culture writer, Emilia Petrarca, tells us about when she rented a trolley for her birthday and all of her friends in Greenwood Cemetery!Check out Emilia on Instagram and her Substack, ShopratHave fun like EmiliaDonate to Housing Worksa pic of Emilia at the cemetery!This week's Rachel's Recs: Donate to the owners of City Chemist in Williamsburg, City Chemist in LIC & Northside PharmacyWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, bartender and founder of Continuous Beverage Solutions, Chris Cardone, tells us about the never-ending first date he took his now girlfriend on with stops at Il Buco, Employees Only, Vic's, Raines Law Room, and more!Check out Chris on InstagramHave fun like ChrisDonate to NYC Hospitality Alliance Sign up for Chris' Valentine's-themed cocktail class he's hosting with his girlfriend!This week's Rachel's Rec: your vote, Zimmi's!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, founder of Lit and Lean and Coffee and Chill NYC, Liz Lindenmeier, tells us about the time she attended the 90 Day Fiancé tenth anniversary party in the Meatpacking District and got to meet (and was starstruck by) the stars from the show! Check out Liz on InstagramHave fun like LizDonate to Accent Dance This week's Rachel's Recs: you tell me!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, student, actor, writer, and bartender at Good Guys, Jeremy Rho, tells us about the time he got bamboozled into seeing a standup comedy show in Times Square but wound up having some fun of his own when his friend and he pretended to be a couple celebrating their ten year anniversary!Check out Jeremy on InstagramHave fun like Jeremy? Donate to Comedy Gives BackThis week's Rachel's Recs: Umi Salon & Portale HHWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the founder of Covert Cocktail Club and Spread Love Tours, Matt Levy, tells us about the time he hosted a family on one of his Brooklyn tours in Sheepshead Bay and had a once-in-a-lifetime experience being invited into someone's home. Check out Matt on InstagramHave fun like MattDonate to New York CaresIf you want to book Matt's upcoming cocktail class on Jan 3rd, DM him!This week's Rachel's Recs: Sunset Blvd on Broadway & Joe AllenWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's season eight premiere episode, creative director and owner of CKC New York, Christopher Korey, tells us about the time he snuck into Bianca Jagger's birthday party at Studio 54!Check out Christopher on InstagramHave fun like Christopher?Donate to The Fortune SocietyThe horse!This week's Rachel's Recs: Blick on 4th Ave. & Dryden Gallery and FramingWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

Surprise... we're rereleasing our season four premiere episode as it features a wildly fun, hilarious Thanksgiving story! Don't forget, we're back for season eight next Wednesday, Dec 4th. Go have some fun this holiday weekend.In this episode, the founder of A Man and His Sandwich food tours, Ben Gollan, tells us about celebrating Thanksgiving as an expat in NYC with your adopted family. Multi-course meals, fancy outfits, speeches, and about 10 hours of drinking throughout Manhattan!Check out Ben on Instagram and Book your own tour!Have fun like BenDonate to City HarvestPicture from Thanksgiving (featuring Scott?)What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's season seven finale episode, media professional, Chris, tells us about going out on New Year's Eve Eve to a pool party at the Grace Hotel- Cirque du Soleil, Catholic radio DJs, and sauna hookups all included! Check out Chris on InstagramHave fun like Chris?Donate to Planned Parenthood NYCThis week's Rachel's Rec: walking Manhattan top to bottom!We'll be back on November 13th, don't forget about us!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, partner of The Commodore, Lucas Walters, tells us about the 2003 Blackout and how he made the most of it by meeting friends in front of their school, walking the bridge to BK, doing shrooms in Williamsburg, walking along the East River waterfront and then heading to Park Slope as the sun came up!Check out Lucas on Instagram and The CommodoresHave fun like Lucas?Donate to ROARThis week's Rachel's Recs: Tommy Cheese & XanaduWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, founder of Tink Media, Lauren Passell, tells us about a Halloween night when her then crush (now husband) drunkenly disappeared in a bear custom and she had to traverse the city to find him!Check out Lauren on InstagramHave fun like LaurenDonate to the LES Girls Clubpic of Lauren and her husband on Halloween night!This week's Rachel's Recs: Sen Saigon & The LocavoreWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, author and humorist, Brett Leveridge, tells us about the time he joked his way into Annie Leibovitz doing a photo shoot with him in the streets of New York for free!Check out Cladrite Radio, Marxfest, and Brett's bookHave fun like Brett?Donate to Bowery MissionThis week's Rachel's Recs: Flushing Ave bike path & Subway Time appWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, Artistic Director of the Gene Frankel Theatre, Thomas R. Gordon, tells us about attending a Shakespeare celebration at the famed Players Club that ends with a members-only jaunt in Gramercy Park!Check out Thomas on InstagramHave fun like ThomasDonate to The Gene Frankel Theatre at 24 Bond ArtsThis week's Rachel's Recs: Deux Chats & The Wallace HotelWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the founder of Pike, Brandon Heard, tells us about attending the premiere party for his new app at a once-closed New York hotspot. DJ's, swag bags, after parties, and a BK Bridge taxi ride home...Check out Brandon and Pike on InstagramHave fun like BrandonDonate to Friends of The Upper East SideThis week's Rachel's Recs: Abraço & March & KarmaWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, New York City firefighter, Alex Porta, tells us about a July 4th celebration on the roof of a Bushwick loft that includes guests from skateboarders to landlords, to children living in the building, to the FDNY, all enjoying the fireworks together!Check out Alex on InstagramHave fun like Alex?Donate to Friends Of FirefightersThis week's Rachel's Recs: Volunteering with New York Cares, Riding the FerryWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, artist and writer, Zach Grear, tells us about a summer day spent day-drinking through Brooklyn that ends with a live New Order concert and a makeout sesh!Check out Zach on InstagramHave fun like ZachDonate to The Leslie-Lohman Museum of ArtThis week's Rachel's Recs: US Open & Saraghina CaffeWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, bar manager and co-host of the FOH podcast, Kelly Sullivan, tells us about the time she made a day of going to The Rockaways with no plans, and wound up on a party subway car home! Check out Kelly and FOH on InstagramHave fun like KellyDonate to RWCFThis weeks Rachel’s Recs: St. Jardim & grace landWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, actress trapped in a corporate marketer's body, Tanya Fazal, tells us about the time she went to a bar to apply for a job, struck up a convo with a patron, went to a concert with him instead, and found out that new friend was Micheal Imperioli!Check out Tanya on InstagramHave fun like Tanya? Donate to La MamaThis week's Rachel's Recs: Summer Streets and The Crosby BarWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, 85-year-old TikTok star and author, Annie Korzen, tells us about growing up in New York City and about the time she stumbled on a street fair on the Upper West Side filled with people dancing in the street to music from none other than Tito Puente!Check out Annie on TikTokHave fun like Annie? Donate to the B+ FoundationBuy Annie's book!!This week's Rachel's Recs: Summer Streets & The Commodore IIWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's season seven premiere, actor and voiceover artist, Joe Petersen, tells us about about taking the "10" theme of his 30th birthday to extremes. Including beers in Prospect Park, a scavenger hunt, dive bars in Brooklyn, new friends, random tattoos, and more!Check out Joe on InstagramHave fun like JoeDonate to Broadway CaresThis week's Rachel's Recs: our Season Seven Premiere Party tomorrow & TongWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

PLEASE fill out our subscription survey!! Would love to hear from YOU.On this week's episode, beverage director at Virginia's, Clay Sears, tells us about getting called on stage to perform at Mercury Lounge during a Little Stranger sold-out show! Check out Clay on Instagram & at Virginia's and Romeo'sHave fun like ClayDonate to ROAR New YorkVideo of Clay performing at the show!This week's Rachel's Recs: Aldo Sohm Wine Bar & Greenacre ParkWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, manager at Alex Mill, Camryn Self, tells us about waking up early with all her clothes on and deciding to make the most of it by heading out to the Brooklyn Bridge... with a few surprise experiences and guests along the way!Check out Camryn on InstagramHave fun like Camryn?Donate to The Brooklyn Bridge ParkThis week's Rachel's Recs: The Conservatory Garden & Barney GreengrassAnd the Rachel's Recs Google Map!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, singer and songwriter, Emmy Jo, tells us about having a childhood dream come true of attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!Check out Emmy Jo on Instagram and her music on SpotifyHave fun like Emmy JoDonate to Kids Rock for KidsThis week's Rachel's Recs: a CitiBike Story & a Croatian Supper ClubEmmy Jo at the parade with her husband & with friendsWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, student and aspiring journalist, Tammy Frieson, tells us about spending her budget for the week on tickets to see Catherine Russell at Birdland Jazz with friends! Check out Tammy on InstagramHave fun like TammyDonate to The Center for Reproductive RightsThis week's Rachel's Recs: Anabel Basin & Noguchi MuseumWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, founder of NWCMR, Megan Keaveny, tells us about starting a lovely New York City day with an IUD appointment and deciding to make a day of it by getting drinks with her crush, rooftop hangs with friends, a new outfit, a run-in with dudewithsign, and ending with a James Hype show at Schimanski in Williamsburg!Check out Meg on Instagram and NWCMRHave fun like MegDonate to Open PathOrder from NWCMR's first drop!This week's Rachel's Recs: Bar Blondeau & Union Pizza WorksWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, comedian and NYC it girl, Marley Gotterer, tells us about starting a night out at a friend's parent's brownstone, heading to Stonewall to keep the party going, and then attending a sex party in Chelsea!Check out Marley on Instagram and her show Marley's Mind at Knitting FactoryHave fun like Marley?Donate to Cecilia's Legacy FundThis week's Rachel's Recs: Derek Eller, 47 Canal, Island, Magenta Plains & ForgetmenotWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, artist, Bryony Ella, tells us about taking a long, unplanned walk throughout downtown Manhattan to honor her mother's life with stops for lunch, street musician performances, a Guinness, shopping, and an unexpected, mysterious run-in on the bridge back home!Check out Bryony on Instagram and her project Melting MetropolisHave fun like BryonyDonate to We Act Join one of Bryony's upcoming art walks!This week's Rachel's Recs: Lucali, Mano's, Ops, Louie & Ernie's, & Arturo'sWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, actress, intimacy director, and artist, Elaine Bell, tells us about getting to attend one of her idol's Broadway dance classes shortly after moving to the city!Check out Elaine on Instagram and at Don't Tell Mama on April 2ndHave fun like ElaineDonate to The National Queer TheatreThis week's Rachel's Rec: Wine Week!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, musician and violinist, Mia Rose Nardi-Huffman, tells us about deciding to move to New York City, even in the face of a tragic passing. And then about the time she spent a summer day exploring all of New York City with family including stops in Greenpoint, Central Park, the West Village, and an unfortunate but memorable late-night comedy set!Check out Mia Rose on InstagramHave fun like Mia RoseDonate to the Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationThis week's Rachel's Recs: The Whitney Biennial & Astraeus Collective "Hygge"What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the producer of Oops The Podcast and new comedian, Ryan Lynch, tells us about "attending" a fashion week event in Brooklyn and getting bombarded by paparazzi!Check out Ryan on InstagramHave fun like Ryan?Donate to Comedy Gives BackRyan's paparazzi. pics. & videoThis week's Rachel's Recs: Portrait Bar & PalmettoWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳