Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast
Kaatscast is a biweekly series featuring Catskills culture, history, sustainability, local interviews, literature, and the arts. Shows are hosted by Brett Barry and produced by Silver Hollow Audio, in the heart of the Catskills. Voted “Best Regional Podcast” 3 years in a row. Enjoy!
Recent Episodes
Inside Ulster County's Archives • with Eddie Moran and Jonathan Palmer
Newly appointed Ulster County historian Eddie Moran discusses the role of a municipal historian and emphasizes the importance of presenting a complete and accurate history that includes all groups, with one such focus on the ...
The Overlook: Community Journalism for 6 Catskills Towns 🗞️
The Overlook , a new nonprofit newspaper, describes itself as "community journalism serving Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken and Woodstock." At a time when newspapers in America are disappearing at a rate of about...
Wireless Watershed 📶 NYC's Initiative to Connect the Catskills
In a new effort to enhance communications in the Catskills, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is partnering with New York's ConnectALL initiative to expand wireless and broadband access throughout...
Tapping Into Black History: Peg Leg Bates *LIVE* Special 🎙️
Exploring the Legacy of Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates: The One-Legged Dancing Legend In this live episode of Kaatscast, recorded at the Emerson Resort & Spa on November 8, 2024, host Brett Barry engages in a detailed discussion wit...
From the Bench: The Life and Music of Justin Kolb
Justin Kolb is an accomplished pianist who began playing at the age of four. Now 82, Justin continues to practice almost daily and performs intimate house concerts called "From the Bench," showcasing music "by living American...
From Politics to Preserves: Silda Wall Spitzer's Sweet Transition
Grilled Cheese with a Twist: Lunch and Jam with New York First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer Join us for a delightful culinary and conversational journey with Silda Wall Spitzer in her Hudson Valley home. In this episode, we explor...
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"Among other things, you're reminding me of how much the Catskills have meant to me over many years of my life... I scan your past shows and feel like I've found a treasure trove."
- Will Nixon, author of Walking Woodstock
"Simply the best Catskills podcast—fun, informative, insightful and so intelligent."
- Leslie T. Sharpe, author of The Quarry Fox
"It remains the finest interview the museum has ever had."
- Margaret Carney, IMoDD
- Dr. Michael Kudish
About the Host
Brett Barry
Brett hosts and produces Kaatscast from Silver Hollow Audio, in the heart of the Catskills. He teaches podcasting and audio production in the Digital Media & Journalism dept. at SUNY New Paltz.
Brett graduated from Syracuse University’s television, radio & film program and worked as an associate documentary producer for several years before launching a career in voice-overs in 2002. He returned to Syracuse 10 years later for a graduate degree in television-radio-film.
Brett is represented in NYC by Access Talent for television and radio commercials, audiobooks, promos, and narration. He’s the host of public radio’s "Sound Beat," was the longtime voice of India’s English-language network, Zee Café, and the last announcer for the iconic soap opera Guiding Light. He has narrated more than 125 audiobooks and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.