People at the Core
From The Greenpoint Palace bar in Brooklyn, New York writers and bartenders, Rita and Marisa have intimate conversations with an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life about their passions, paranoia and perspectives. Featured guests could be artists or authors, exterminators or private investigators, or the person sitting next to you at the bar.
Podcasting since 2024 • 20 episodes
People at the Core
Latest Episodes
A Writer's Life: Airbnb, Mafia and Memoir with Nicole Treska
Join us for a delightful conversation at Greenpoint Palace Bar where Rita and Marisa chat with the incredibly talented Nicole Treska about the politics of Airbnb and high NYC rents as we fantasize about creating a Golden Girls type of compound ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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59:05
A Writer's Life: Navigating Family Stories and a Career in Education with Janelle Greco
Ever wondered what it’s like to navigate a bustling fair while indulging in deep-fried ranch dressing? Join us as Rita recounts her whimsical adventure at the Minnesota State Fair, featuring humorous tales of quirky Midwestern traditions and fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:05:45
From Owning a Bar to Working With Those Behind Bars With Vivek Sreekumar
What if our flawed social systems pushed people to commit crimes just to survive? In this compelling episode of "People at the Core," we start with a light-hearted chat about a quirky "What Would Justin Timberlake Do?" shirt and reflect on the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:04:31
Restaurants & Relationships, Loving Puppies & Pizza-Making: Day-Drinking with Jenny Olbrich
What happens when you mix the worlds of pizza and astrology, with a discussion of puppies and pigeons? Join us on this episode of People at the Core as Rita and Marisa kick things off with their latest adventures in town. We’re joined by the in...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:01:48
Are You in True Crime or Sports?: From Skateboarding Videos to Soap Operas to Winning an Emmy, David Herr on the World of Film & TV Editing
Ever wondered how an Emmy-winning editor got his start? Join us for an engaging chat with David Herr, the man behind some of your favorite TV moments. David's charming Midwestern demeanor and knack for corny jokes will have you laughing as he s...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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