Between Two Rocks
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A New Haven podcast featuring Between Two Rocks creator Josh Levinson and a variety of co-hosts and guests in a question-and-answer format exploring everything New Haven.
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Aug 22, 2022
Making It With Stefano & Shawn | Episode 40
Local actor and comic Stefano Sanzo joins comic and writer Shawn Murray to talk about what it means to "make it" and what we want out of writing, comedy, acting, etc. What does success look like? How hard are you willing to chase your dreams? And who wants to be Batman?
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Mar 1, 2022
David Valentino | Episode 39
Local New Haven history buff/gay citizen David Valentino comes in to talk economic redevelopment and life in New Haven in general.
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Nov 22, 2021
Hive Hair Studio | Episode 38
Hive Hair Studio co-owners Jenna Vollono and Dan Lyon join Josh and co-host Shawn Murray to discuss running a business, hair, and mostly make fun of Josh.
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Nov 1, 2021
Volksgeist | Episode 37
YouTube personality Philip Damico aka Volksgeist joins us to talk about being a YouTube celebrity. Is it great? Are there groupies? How much work is it maintaining such a sweet mustache? A hilarious and interesting episode from one of New Haven's own.
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Oct 12, 2021
Home Sweet Home | Episode 36
Josh returns home after a month in Brooklyn. Shawn almost usurps the podcast. Colin remains Colin. We talk about New York City vs New Haven and what it means to be home.
Featuring:
Josh Levinson
Shawn Murray
Colin Ryan
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Jul 26, 2021
New Haven Museum | Episode 35
Jason Bischoff-Wurtle from the New Haven Museum joins us to talk about New Haven History. We learn about the most famous New Haven paintings, clocks, and corsets. Mostly clocks. So many clocks.
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Jul 13, 2021
Joe Tyman Got Hit By a Car | Episode 34
Former New Haven guy Joe Tyman joins us to talk about what it was like being known as the guy who got hit by a car, what it's like booking music gigs, and what he misses most about New Haven.
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May 10, 2021
Mental Health Awareness | Episode 33
Clinical psychologist Elizabeth Rathbun joins us to talk about therapy, mental health, and how we can take care of ourselves. She also scolds Josh for his constant interruptions and we even get some helpful advice in there somewhere.
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Feb 1, 2021
Philosophy with Dr. Volkman | Episode 32
Josh and Colin sit down (on ZOOM!) with Dr Richard Volkman to talk about philosophy, responsibility, and The Matrix.
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Nov 16, 2020
Pizza, A Love Story | Episode 31
Director of Pizza, A Love Story Gorman Bechard joins us to talk about making documentaries, his favorite pizzas, and shares some of his favorite New Haven memories and places.
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Sep 15, 2020
Pandemic Roundup | Episode 30
Josh Levinson, Colin Ryan, Shaina Hotchkiss, and Shawn Murray sit down to talk about life since the pandemic. Highs and lows, goods and bad, what have our intrepid co-hosts been up to? Has it all been bad, or are there silver lining? Let's check in.
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Feb 18, 2020
Love & Journalism | Episode 29
Lucy Gellman (Arts Paper) and Thomas Breen (New Haven Independent) join us to talk about journalism in New Haven, how arts are represented in the media, as well as who our favorite (and least favorite) candidates are.
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Jan 14, 2020
New Haven Comedy | Episode 28
Fistful of Jokes owner Andrew Morgan joins Shawn Murray and Josh to talk about the New Haven comedy scene, whether New Haven could support a comedy club, and who he wishes he could get to come to New Haven.
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Dec 10, 2019
Josh Levinson | Episode 27
Shaina Hotchkiss joins Colin Ryan in a very special episode interviewing the creator of Between Two Rocks, Josh Levinson. We talk about breakups, being single, comedy, generational trauma, depression, and what Josh's favorite joke is.
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Nov 18, 2019
MakeHaven | Episode 26
JR Logan from MakeHaven joins us to talk about MakerSpaces, his favorite injuries, and Josh talks about Instagram drama with Three Sheets for no reason.
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Oct 28, 2019
Building Community with Lee Cruz | Episode 25
Community Outreach Director Lee Cruz joins Josh and co-host Shawn Murray to discuss how we develop communities, push community projects over the finish line, and how many Instagram followers we all have.
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Sep 30, 2019
Kawit! | Episode 24
Kevin and Seth from Kawit! join co-host Shaina Hotchkiss to talk about running a pop-up Filipino restaurant. We discuss the challenges of finding a location, and Josh offers both a heartfelt apology to Seth as well as a totally pointless story.
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Sep 12, 2019
Rachel Liu Photography | Episode 23
Rachel Liu joins us to talk about taking the plunge into full-time photography, how to make models comfortable, and what kinds of photography we hate.
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Aug 20, 2019
NewHaven.IO | Episode 22
Steve and Henry from NewHaven.IO join us to talk about the New Haven tech community, how to get into the tech scene, and what our most hated programming languages are.
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Aug 6, 2019
CT Young Professionals | Episode 21
CTYP Treasurer Sarah McQueen joins us to talk about making friends in a new city, CT Young Professionals Meetups, and how ratios work.
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Jul 15, 2019
See Click Fix | Episode 20
SeeClickFix Founder and CEO Ben Berkowitz sits down with us to talk about working with governments, skateboarding, and what our cousins are up to.
For more info on SeeClickFix check out www.seeclickfix.com
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Jun 19, 2019
Masked Maniax | Episode 19
Josh flies solo with the Masked Maniax, as we talk about the process of joining a vigilante bike gang, social justice, and who has the best thighs.
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Jun 3, 2019
Innovation and Collaboration | Episode 18
ECIC Director Michael Harris comes in to talk about the startup scene in New Haven. We talk bioscience, programming, and everybody's favorite subject: meat alternatives!
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May 17, 2019
48 Hour Film Project | Episode 17
Trish Clark joins us to talk about the 48 Hour Film Project, producing TV shows in New York, and whether or not Rosie O'Donnell is a cool lady. Also we give an update on Trinity Bar!
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Apr 17, 2019
Fitstyle by Shana | Episode 16
Shana Schneider joins us to explain what Fitstyle is, how to fit fitness into your everyday life, and tries to get Josh to sit up straight. (It doesn't work.)
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Apr 1, 2019
Fussy Coffee | Episode 15
Fussy Coffee co-owners Dave and Joe sit down to talk about the perils of starting a restaurant and why you should never do it.
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Mar 27, 2019
Mantras for the Revolution | Episode 14
Hanifa Nayo Washington joins us to share the many, many projects she’s working on, from music to spoken word to racial justice in corporate hiring practices, is there anything she cannot do?!
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Mar 27, 2019
Joker's Wild | Episode 13
Former Joker’s Wild employees/comics Dan Kalwhite and Stosh Mikita join us to talk about the former comedy club and comedy in New Haven. Was Joker’s Wild mob run? Could a comedy club exist in New Haven today? Will Dan do an offensive accent? Tune in to find out!
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Feb 15, 2019
Meet Your Host | EPISODE 12
Josh's past comes into focus...
Shaina Hotchkiss returns as a guest to interview our host, Josh! We delve into what brought him to New Haven, his advice for aspiring creators, and then unearth some hidden memories and possibly… a murder?!
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Feb 15, 2019
Doug Hausladen | Episode 11
New Haven Director of Transportation, Traffic, and Parking Doug Hausladen joins us to talk about upcoming transportation projects, how to get things done in government, and where is Josh’s Edgewood bike lane, anyway?
The post Episode 11: Dude, Where’s My Bike Lane? appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Murals with Kwadwo Adae | Episode 10
Kwadwo Adae joins us this week on the podcast as we discuss public art projects, silent meditation, and the secrets of the Yale Tango Club before playing some games!
The post Episode 10: Put a Mural On It appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Breathing Room | Episode 9
Margot Broom from Breathing Room joins Josh and Colin to talk about yoga, running a small business, and opening up your Third Eye Chakra.
The post Episode 9: Third Eye appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Ashley & Shawn & Gentrificaiton | Episode 8
In Episode 8, Josh sits down with comedian Shawn Murray (@HighbrowShawn) and writer Ashley Raymond (GiraffesEyeView.com) to discuss content production, magnet schools, gentrification, and the exclusivity of Yale.
The post Episode 8: Let’s Produce Some Content! appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Bradley St. Bike Co-Op | Episode 7
Coming from beautiful downtown Baobab Tree Studios, Josh and Colin sit down with Bradley Street Bicycle Co-Op owner John Martin to talk about bikes, business models, and, how to lose money chasing your dreams.
The post Episode 7: Under the Baobab Tree appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
LFC New Haven | Episode 6
This week (month?), I sit down with the members of the Liverpool New Haven Supporters Club. Co-host Dave Form returns as I sit down with LFC New Haven members Michael Greer and Andrew Shetty to discuss how the group formed, how to join, and why everyone should hate Manchester United.
The post Episode 6: You’ll Never Walk Alone appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Matt Fantastic Part 2 | Episode 5.2
Finally, we finish the conversation with Elm City Games Owner Matt Fantastic, as we continue the conversation with co-host Colin Ryan. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, our favorite board games, try to rebrand a game in the studio, and of course, we talk pizza.
The post Episode 5.2: Everything’s Coming Up Fantastic Pt. 2 appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Matt Fantastic Part 1 | Episode 5.1
This week, Elm City Games Owner Matt Fantastic joins us in the studio with co-host Colin Ryan. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we talk about the board game industry, inclusivity in gaming, and finding Super Nintendos in the woods.
The post Episode 5.1: Everything’s Coming Up Fantastic appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Potluck Party People | Episode 4
This week, Josh sits down with co-host Shaina Hotchkiss and guest Julius LaVaughn Stone Jr. to discuss how we build community, whether it’s through potlucks, parties, or just providing a warm, open home. Josh also has a new fan.
Also with a brand new intro/outro song by the fantastic Jessy Griz!
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The post Episode 4: Potluck Party People appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Kickball! | Episode 3
Josh sits down with Waka Kickball Rep Kyle Settle, along with co-host Colin Ryan, to talk about the New Haven Kickball League, growing up in New Haven, and whether or not Josh is a gentrifying devil.
The post Episode 3: Kickball! appeared first on Between Two Rocks.
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Feb 15, 2019
Trinity Bar | Episode 2
Josh sits down with Trinity Bar co-owner Eddie Higgins and English ex-pat Dave Form to talk about Trinity Bar, immigration law, soccer, real estate, and Type O Negative (for some reason.)
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Feb 15, 2019
A Brave New World | Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of New Haven’s premiere podcast!
Between Two Rocks creator Josh Levinson sits down with co-host Colin Ryan and guest Caroline Smith to discuss Collab, Yale, New Haven Bike Month, swamp people, and more!
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