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New York Said

Teacher, sales associate, officer, tobacconist, rebel, MTA worker, artist, drifter - who? These are the people in your neighborhood. Hosted by Amon Focus, the New York Said podcast features in-depth artful conversations with people you don't often hear from, to hear things that aren't often shared (said), spotlighting life in New York. This is what New York Said. New episodes available on Tuesdays.
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Nov 3, 2020

Not too long ago I visited Niagara Falls State Park.  It was a very cool experience but what truly moved me were the sounds I heard as I walked the campus. Listening to the falls, helicopters, the murmurings of passersby, birds and insects putting my spirit into a state of relaxation.

This orchestration of nature clashing subtle notes of urban presences moved me so much that I thought it would be a cool idea to record these sounds and share them with you.

Episodes like this one are good to play in the background while you relax or right before you head to sleep because there is a good amount of natural white noise in this one.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/ambient-soundscape-of-niagara-falls

Oct 27, 2020

Today’s guest on the show is Vinny Alfano. In this episode Vinny shares his experiences in sound design for television, radio and film. We also go off course to converse about ice cream, key lime pie, our New York Said EP and the Anonymous Hair Salon.

Show Notes:

https://www.newyorksaid.com/vinny-alfano-talks-sound-design-ice-cream-and-anonymous-hair-salon

Oct 20, 2020

Today's guest on the show is Tommy O'Malley. In this episode we talk about small business, potpourri, fragrance, botanicals, foraging, calendula oil and Zaddy Earth.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/tommy-omalley/

Oct 13, 2020

Comfort Crusade returns to the show to talk about the process in making his latest music, electronic lounge and his sonic adventure.

Show Notes:

https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-return-of-comfort-crusade/

 

Oct 6, 2020

The good thing about technology is that creating content instantly or on the spot doesn't just apply to mobile photography. There have been countless times in the past that I've listened to a friend go off about something they're passionate about and wished could have recorded that.

This is one of those episodes. While casually conversing with L8NYTE about blockchain, I stopped him and asked, "Can I record this?".

In this episode L8NYTE talks Blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Aragon, Tim Draper and Executive Order 13772.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/l8nyte-talks-blockchain-cryptocurrencies-and-small-business

 

Sep 29, 2020

RAE BK on art, film, sculptures, cartoons, Beyond Vaudeville and life changing experiences.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/rae-bk-interview/

 

Sep 6, 2020

In this recap of the season we talk about Amon's Cigaragua experience, lighting a cigar, helping combustion, passion, customer service, cigar ettiequte when entering a humidor, duty free, Hand Rolled: A Film About Cigars, Lost City (film), Grand Closing as well as Cigars and Therapy.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/rocky-patel-grand-reserve/

Aug 30, 2020

In this episode we talk about the My Father Le Bijou cigar, foot bands on a cigar also known as secondary bands, Grand Robusto, strong cigars and pairing cigars with wine.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/my-father-le-bijou/

Aug 23, 2020

In this episode we talk about Juan's trip to Cuba, air flow through a cigar, smoking channels and Cuban experiences.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/rocking-with-a-local-cuban/

Aug 16, 2020

In this episode we talk about attractive cigar bands, cutting the cigar, the Cuban cut, taste, what we pick up, pairing and hanging out with Allen Rubin at Mickey Blakes staff.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/alec-bradley-mundial/

Aug 9, 2020

In this episode we talk about cigars for special occasions, vacation cigars, choosing a cigar, thinking about environment, rye, time and place.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/oliva-series-v-melanio/

Aug 2, 2020

In this episode we talk about homogenized tobacco, machine made cigars, short filler vs long filler, taste and body.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/a-quick-flight-of-non-premium-cigars

Jul 26, 2020

In this episode Juan says Room 101 instead of Aging Room, his bad. Aside from that, we talk about a crowd pleaser cigar, combustion, taste, small formats and time with a cigar.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/boutique-blends-la-boheme/

Jul 19, 2020

In this episode we talk about the Nat Sherman Panamericana, salivary affects, prototypes becoming an on the market cigar, creating a blend, time playing a role in a cigar, choosing a blend, bleeding a your lighter, Pre-Embargo Cigars, inexpensive good cigars, aromatics in a cigar, putting down a cigar, putting out a cigar and combustion.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-nat-sherman-panamericana-epicure

Jul 12, 2020

In this episode we talk about eating before you smoke a cigar, Davidoff as a brand, Yamasa and what it means, brief career in the cigar industry, Henke Kelner, taking in the flavor, art and Juan Rodriguez.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/davidoff-yamasa/

Jul 9, 2020

In this episode of New York Said we spoke to Brother Steve about crying, injuries, the state of the world, narrating his life, God, shady people, his funeral, accomplishments and valuables.

Show Link: https://www.newyorksaid.com/brother-steve/

Jul 5, 2020

In this episode we talk about the La Aurora Puro Vintage 2006, aging in cigars, value of aging, rarity in a cigar, Dominican Republic, falling in love with cigars, interaction with a cigar, a real smoke-along moment, buying a box of cigars, humidity, preserving cigars and Guillermo Leon.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/la-aurora-puro-vintage-2006/

Jun 28, 2020

In this episode we talk about the design of a cigar band, aging cigars, the V-Cut, the affect of a v-cut on a perfecto cigar, stories of the beginning of the Timeless Line, traveling with cigars, enjoyment of a cigar, Wu-Tang Clan as well as a brief history of the Nat Sherman store and brand.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/nat-sherman-timeless-prestige-divino

Jun 21, 2020

In this episode we talk about, Arturo Fuente, pairing with Eagle Rare, connecting with cigars, geeking over cigars and uniqueness in a cigar.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/fuente-casa-cuba/

Jun 20, 2020

Helixx C. Armageddon is a Performance Artist, Lyricist, Experimental Music Producer, Mother, NYC resident, 1/5 of the Anomolies and a Philosopher.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/helixx-c-armageddon/

Jun 14, 2020

In this episode we talk about collaborations, aging, limited production, machine gun puffs, Culebra Cigar, construction and its affect on taste.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/pappy-van-winkle-tradition/ 

Jun 13, 2020

Helixx C. Armageddon is a Performance Artist, Lyricist, Experimental Music Producer, Mother, NYC resident, 1/5 of the Anomolies and a Philosopher.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/helixx-c-armageddon/

Jun 7, 2020

In this episode Juan and Amon talk about curing and curing barns, fermentation, cuts and the affects on draw, combustion and Cuba.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/la-flor-dominicana-air-bender-matatan

Jun 4, 2020

I pray everyone is heathy and safe.

New York is changing, rapidly I might add. I can say Old New York and if you live here, you’d think I was talking about 2019.

For the last 5 years or so I’ve been recording the ambient sounds of New York. It’s been awhile since I put out one these soundscapes. This recording is a few years old. My plan was to amass like 52 of them and release an episode every week. But since things are changing so fast, New York isn’t going to sound like it used to for a very long time.

In this episode I’m sharing the sounds of Time Square. It’s a good listen. For some, it may help even help them sleep.

I just want to say thank you to the folks that are heading over to Apple Podcast to rate the show. Every time someone does that it helps put the show in a better ranking and helps us grow the audience. Your kind words and support are much appreciated, thank you.

Alright boppers, I’m outta here…

Be Safe

May 31, 2020

In this episode we talk about lighters, enjoying a Cigar, cutting a Cigar, toasting the foot, taking your time, Connecticut grown tobacco and palette awareness.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/latelier-maduro-54/

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