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
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...
Chasing Tradition: Square Dancing in the Catskills
The episode explores a long-standing tradition of square dancing at the Chase (now Sparer) family home and barn, in Ashokan. Host Brett Barry and production intern Olivia Sippel put on their dancing shoes and joined the fun, ...
Porcupine Pursuits with Uldis Roze
Unveiling the Mysteries of the North American Porcupine In this episode of 'Kaatscast,' host Brett Barry delves into the fascinating world of the North American porcupine with Uldis Roze, the world's foremost expert on this m...
Borscht Belt Brilliance: The Extraordinary Art of Morris Katz
This episode of "Katz"cast delves into the fascinating life and career of Morris Katz, a Polish-born Holocaust survivor and acclaimed painter known for his lightning-fast painting technique using a palette knife and toilet pa...
Setting the Table: Kingston's International Museum of Dinnerware Desi…
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Kaatscast visits the unique International Museum of Dinnerware Design in Kingston, New York. Founded by Margaret Carney in 2012, the museum recently found its new home, offering dedicated exhibi...
The Anti-Rent War's Populist Legacy with Author Jennifer Kabat
This episode of Kaatscast delves into the transformative period of the 1830s in the United States, marked by mass enfranchisement and significant demographic changes. The focus narrows to New York's Anti-Rent War (1839-1845),...
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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.