The Bay Ridge Digest
A bi-weekly hyper-local Bay Ridge magazine-style podcast combining everything from culture, restaurant recommendations, history stories, current events, interviews, humor, and human interest.
Episodes
34 episodes
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP022: Never Forget
Out now on all podcasting platforms, The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 22. This episode contains graphic audio of the events of September 11th, 2001. Please don’t listen if you feel this will trigger you. That’s not my intention. It...
Check Out Some of Ovington Pottery's Great Classes and Courses!
Hey everyone,I'm hard at work getting the next episode of The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast and the Monday Morning Roundup Email together, but in the meantime, do you know Katie Coughlin of Ovington Pottery (264 Ovington Avenue)...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP021: Harvest Season
Out now on all podcasting platforms, The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 21. It’s the beginning of the harvest season and tonight we’ll meet with longtime Bay Ridge residents and talk about old houses, centers, and civic engagement.&n...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP020: Old Home Week
Out now on all podcasting platforms, The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 20. It’s Old Home Week and tonight we’ll visit some of our neighborhood’s most iconic houses and talk with the people who live there. Feat...
The Bay Ridge Digest Monday Morning Roundup — Audio Programming Note
Just a quick programming note: There's no audio version of The Bay Ridge Digest Monday Morning Roundup highlights this week because I'm knee deep in putting together The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 20, which will be out t...
The Bay Ridge Digest Monday Morning Roundup - 08.03.2026
This is The Bay Ridge Digest's Monday Morning Roundup for 07/27/2026. These are the highlights. Subscribe to the free email at BayRidgeDigest.com for the full breath of everything happening in Bay Ridge this week. Know of important ...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP019: Easy Living
Out now on all podcasting platforms, The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 19. Summer rolls on as we highlight local businesses from then and now. Featured in this episode are these segments: • News fr...
The Bay Ridge Digest Monday Morning Roundup - 07.27.2026
This is The Bay Ridge Digest's Monday Morning Roundup for 07/27/2026. These are the highlights. Subscribe to the free email at BayRidgeDigest.com for the full breath of everything happening in Bay Ridge this week. Know of important ...
The Bay Ridge Digest Monday Morning Roundup - 07.20.2026
This is The Bay Ridge Digest's Monday Morning Roundup for 07/20/2026. These are the highlights. Subscribe to the free email at BayRidgeDigest.com for the full breath of everything happening in Bay Ridge this week. Know of important ...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP018: Lights in the Sky
Out now on all podcasting platforms, The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 18. We find lights in the sky as our community comes together to support each other. Featured in this episode are these segments:
The Bay Ridge Digest Monday Morning Roundup - 07.13.2026
This is The Bay Ridge Digest's Monday Morning Roundup for 07/13/2026. These are the highlights. Subscribe to the free email at BayRidgeDigest.com for the full breath of everything happening in Bay Ridge this week. Know of important ...
The Bay Ridge Digest Monday Morning Roundup - 07.06.2026
This is The Bay Ridge Digest's Monday Morning Roundup for 07/06/2026. These are the highlights. Subscribe to the free email at BayRidgeDigest.com for the full breath of everything happening in Bay Ridge this week. Know of important ...
The Bay Ridge Digest Monday Morning Roundup - 06.29.2026
Welcome to the debut edition of The Bay Ridge Digest’s Monday Morning roundup. While you're listening to this in the Bay Ridge Digest podcast feed, I'd suggest subscribing to this as a free email at BayRidgeDigest.com. Every Monday ...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP017: Summer Winds
In The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 17! We visit The Mighty Functional Fitness studio, grab a bite at the new Schnitzel Haus, and wash it all away at Coney Island. Featured in this episode are these segments:...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP016: Beach Season
In The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 16! We talk about Coney Island, community theater, growing up in Bensonhurst, and meet several ladies running small businesses in the neighborhood. Featured in this ep...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP015: Wistful Thinking
In The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 15, we speak with the owner of the Fort Hamilton Distillery, salute the importance of Memorial Day, and meet several small business owners. Featured in this episode are these ...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP014: We Remember Bay Ridge
In The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 14, we remember through the eyes of three Bay Ridge residents: A doula, a writer, and a musical director. In doing so, we’ll span several decades and maybe find out more about ourselves through t...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP013: A Very Special Community
In The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 13, we head to Fort Hamilton High School, find out what goes into a career in media, eat some artisanal cookies, ride the Iguazu river, and head back to 1986. Highlight...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP012: Right Where You Left Me
In The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 12 we recap Tastes of Third, hang out by Flagg Court, commune with the president of Fort Hamilton’s Alumni Association, find out what’s happening on 5th Avenue, and gear up for Pizza Wars. <...
Coming This Spring: The Bay Ridge Digest Weekly Newsletter
Hey everyone, James Scully here. One of my first post-college jobs was for a daily email newsletter called DailyCandy. Ladies of a certain age might remember it. DailyCandy sent you the daily fashion, food, and fun in your city. Created in 2000...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP011: Through The Fog
In The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 11 we grab a cup of coffee, go to pilates, eat a good slice, take a sound bath, head to a disco popup, and celebrate Ramadan. Highlights:• The Flagg Court Playhouse ...
The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast - EP010: Signs of Spring
In The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast episode 10 we welcome the first signs of Spring with a butterfly’s journey, holistic healing, throwing clay, delicious food, and a good bottle of wine. Highlights:• Kati...
Upcoming Tours and Events for March and April 2026
Hey everyone!, How about this balmy and calm winter we’ve been having huh!? I’ve been chomping at the bit to lead some Bay Ridge walking tours and have put some on the schedule for March and April. See the tours below. Click on the dates for mo...
