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
Retro Rentals: Defying the Algorithm at Sleepover Trading
In this episode of Kaatscast , Brett visits Sleepover Trading Company in Catskill, New York—a new video rental shop rebuffing the algorithmic grip of streaming platforms by reviving the analog joy of VHS tapes, comic books, a...
Gifting the Catskills: Vintage Finds at Catskill Collectibles
In this episode of Kaatscast , host Brett Barry visits Catskill Collectibles , a unique shop in Catskill, NY, curated by Tom Illari. The shop specializes in Catskills memorabilia, blending new creations with rare vintage item...
Snow Surveyors: Community Contributions to Climate Science
Measuring Snow: Citizen Science in the Catskills Summary: Winter in the Catskills isn’t just about skiing, sledding, or shoveling. Snowpack plays a critical role in our water resources, local economies, and even global climat...
Before the Catskills: Gilboa’s Fossil Forest
Did you know the Catskill region was once tropical—and south of the equator?! In this episode, Brett Barry visits the Gilboa Museum and Juried History Center to explore one of the oldest fossilized forests on Earth. Education...
Front Line Neighbors: Volunteer Firefighting in Margaretville and the…
🎙️ Neighbors on the Front Lines: Margaretville FD and the Spirit of Catskills Volunteerism Episode Description: In this episode of Kaatscast , we head to Margaretville, New York, where volunteer firefighters train for blitz a...
The Last of the Handmade Dams Turns 40: Bob Steuding Reflects
In 1985, Bob Steuding published The Last of the Handmade Dams: The Story of the Ashokan Reservoir , a historically rich account of the building of the Ashokan Reservoir—and the lives displaced in its wake. Forty years later, ...
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About the Host
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. He is a recipient of the Catskill Center's prestigious Alf Evers Award.
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.