Objects of New York

On the show today is the ever-groovy, multi-talented multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, performer, composer and actual rock star known primarily as the frontman of the band Evolfo, Matt Gibbs. Ellyn visited Matt at his very tastefully decorated home in Bedstuy to have a cup of coffee and chat about the philosophy of stuff, the complexities of putting a price tag on the musical experience, where to find the best vintage suits in the tri-city area, and much more. Follow Matt on Instagram: @marty_squibbs Upcoming shows: July 25 at Xanadu, see Evolfo.com for details. As You Like It soundtrack by Matt Gibbs, featuring Ellyn Heald and Ariana Karp: https://thepagesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-pages Produced by Ellyn Heald, edited by Martin Kemp for Radio Free Rhinecliff

In the third episode of "Objects of New York," Ellyn catches up with another drama school pal, James Soller, whose return to the city was like a sitcom plot gone wild. Imagine this: James lands a new job, only to be sidelined by viral meningitis, spending weeks in the hospital. But wait, it gets better! While confined to a hospital bed, James becomes the ultimate multitasker, securing a new apartment and furnishing it—all while on a morphine-fueled shopping spree. As the drugs wore off, James found himself the proud owner of an apartment filled with furniture chosen under the influence. Join us as we laugh our way through James's whirlwind journey, where hospital beds double as interior design studios and morphine dreams become reality in the city that never sleeps. Produced by Ellyn Heald, edited by Martin Kemp for Radio Free Rhinecliff

Bibliophiles, this one's for you. Picture this: it’s a practically-perfect-Nora Ephron-fall day in New York and every charming brownstone stoop and tree-lined sidewalk seem to sprout piles of discarded books, each one promising an escape from the grind of city life (or depending on the neighborhood, a complete education on civil law). In the inaugural episode with Martin Kemp (Ellyn’s partner and the producer of this show), the spotlight is on the abundance of free books scattered throughout New York City. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as they recount a memorable visit to a now defunct speakeasy bookstore, where they encountered a legendary bookseller steeped in tales of literary lore. Produced by Ellyn Heald, edited by Martin Kemp