Kaatscast: the Catskills Podcast

Indigenous Episodes

March 25, 2025

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 ...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Indigenous Catskills 101

On the heals of Indigenous People's Day, Kaatscast sat down with Justin Wexler, of Wild Hudson Valley , for an overview of the Catskills' own native history. If you've ever wondered about the people who came before us, and wh...

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July 18, 2023

Brunel Sculpture Garden: Resurrecting a Roadside Attraction

Nearly a century ago, famed photographer and innovator Emile Brunel purchased Boiceville's Brown Hotel and transformed it into Le Chalet Indien, a world-class resort frequented by famed artists and politicians of the day. Bru...

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Oct. 11, 2022

Overlook's Spirit Stones: Investigating the Indigenous

Overlook Mountain is a popular Catskills hiking destination, complete with a scenic fire tower and the ruins of an historic hotel. According to researchers, and bolstered by groundbreaking scientific evidence, the mountain's ...

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