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Local Lore and More
Discovering all the history and wonders of the Catskills has been a pleasure of our family. Discovering the Kaatskill Katcast has brought even more joy and learning about the history and modern day Catskills refion. I highly recommend you tune in to each and every episode to learn about the richness of Catskills living and learn another wonderful nugget about this place our family now calls home. Tune in and enjoy!! -Karen
- Chichester Honey
- Aug. 16, 2024
Intro to our Neighbors
This was a great introduction to our local neighbors. I've visited the Bruderhof Community many times and still learned more from listening to this podcast. Thanks for this and many other great programs.
Non-generic local coverage
A podcast about a very specific place that digs deep into the history and culture of a cluster of mountain top towns in the northern
Catskills. The voices are genuine and the information they share is irreplaceable.
Plattekill episode
If you’ve ever been to Plattekill, or are interested in independent ski areas, unique places or just podcasts that make you smile, you’ll enjoy the Plattekill episode. Great overview of a special ski area.
- DylanWilco
- Jan. 24, 2024
Always leaves me smiling
Here is a disclaimer: Brett Barry is my son.
That being said, I am probably one of his biggest critics, as only a father can be.
I listen to all Brett's podcasts and have to say, his coverage of the region, especially the Catskills is informational, humorous, and heart warming. Brett has captured the color of what is a big part of mountain life here in the Catskills.
With over 100 episode produced since 2020, each bi weekly chapter, reveals something you may have not have known about in our mountainous area.
This review is written as a listener, and maybe just a little bit of a very proud dad.
Indigenous Catskills
This was wonderful! Utterly fascinating and informative. Loved learning more about the Lenape, the “original peoples,” who populated our hills. I feel the Lenape presence on this mountain every day, in the mists rising from the West Branch of the Delaware, the bluestone boulders, the streams, where I have found Lenape arrowheads. Justin has animated the history of the Lenape, giving us such insight into their language and land practices, especially our forests, which still their unique care. A MUST listen! Can’t wait for the book. Thank you, Justin, thank you, Brett.
- Catskill Critter
- Oct. 17, 2023
LOVE THIS PODCAST!
I’ve had a little place in the Catskills for two decades and this podcast has taught me so much more than I ever knew (or knew I wanted to know!) Thank you! Sound quality is the best!
- Anne NJ
- Oct. 15, 2023
Tour de Force!
Brava Kim! Bravo Brett! Wonderfully read by Kim, and the production by Brett is superb. A terrific collaboration that makes a truly excellent book such a great listen. Wish there were more than five stars!
- Catskill Critter
- June 21, 2023
Interesting, informative and kind
Great podcast! Each episode surprises me and I love learning about our beautiful Catskills through the creative lens of Brett and his team. I especially love the Wiltwyck Rural Cemetary episode.
- elizabethannes
- Nov. 8, 2022
Terrific local info and entertainment for the Catskills.
I don't live in the region but know the Catskills well. Love to hear whats happening there locally and for the entertainment value. Great Podcast!
- divebookreader
- March 6, 2022
Awesome!
This podcast is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I love the Catskills and enjoy listening to interviews with locals, from outdoor enthusiasts and artists to small town historians. Great production quality.
- jdzenitis
- Oct. 29, 2021
Incredible
Great podcast! Very informative information regarding the surrounding HV area. Learned a lot about different types of people, businesses, and organizations here in the Hudson Valley.
- podcastreviwer1010
- May 25, 2021
Wonderful
I enjoy this podcast more and more with each episode. Brett captures the essence of the Catskills perfectly through the voices of those who walk and work the land.
- Catskill Waters
- Oct. 30, 2020
Catskill Collectibles
Hi....this is wonderful. I’d love to be featured one day
Tom Illari
Catskill Collectibles.com
- Catskill Collectibles
- Jan. 24, 2020
Great start
The destinations that you describe in your travelogue are so beautiful and so worthwhile to visit. I love the way you provide driving directions and even suggest parking locations making it easy to enjoy viewing and hiking the region.
- Geneddes
- Jan. 23, 2020
Mountain Cloves Scenic byway
Delightfully informative with relevant inclusion of local history, culture, outdoor recreation and diverse interviews with local characters. Looking forward to driving the Palenville mountain road once again with new perspective and visiting the Thomas Cole museum.
- lady road tripper
- Jan. 10, 2020