

New York Said
Amon Focus
New York - Hosted by Amon Focus, the New York Said podcast features in-depth conversations with people you don't often hear from, to hear things that aren't often shared (said), spotlighting life in New York.
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Nov 10, 2020 • 32min
The Philosophy of JoDo the Bee
Today's guest on the show is the artist JoDo. In this episode we talk about making an army of bees, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, ink on paper, rules of graffiti and being invisible. It took a minute but I tracked down JoDo to recorded an episode but with one caveat, they did not want their voice known so I had to modify it. Truth be told, I’ve been wanting to do an anonymous type of an episode for a few years now and I just recently figured out how to do it. This episode was recorded back in March right before COVID smashed the city. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-philosophy-of-jodo-the-bee/

Nov 3, 2020 • 42min
Natural Soundscape of Niagara Falls
Not too long ago I visited Niagara Falls State Park. It was a very cool experience but what truly moved me were the sounds I heard as I walked the campus. Listening to the falls, helicopters, the murmurings of passersby, birds and insects putting my spirit into a state of relaxation. This orchestration of nature clashing subtle notes of urban presences moved me so much that I thought it would be a cool idea to record these sounds and share them with you. Episodes like this one are good to play in the background while you relax or right before you head to sleep because there is a good amount of natural white noise in this one. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/ambient-soundscape-of-niagara-falls

Oct 27, 2020 • 47min
Vinny Alfano talks Sound Design, Ice Cream and Anonymous Hair Salon
Today’s guest on the show is Vinny Alfano. In this episode Vinny shares his experiences in sound design for television, radio and film. We also go off course to converse about ice cream, key lime pie, our New York Said EP and the Anonymous Hair Salon. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/vinny-alfano-talks-sound-design-ice-cream-and-anonymous-hair-salon

Oct 20, 2020 • 21min
Tommy O'Malley talks Small Business, Calendula and Zaddy Earth
Today's guest on the show is Tommy O'Malley. In this episode we talk about small business, potpourri, fragrance, botanicals, foraging, calendula oil and Zaddy Earth. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/tommy-omalley/

Oct 13, 2020 • 19min
The Return of Comfort Crusade
Comfort Crusade returns to the show to talk about the process in making his latest music, electronic lounge and his sonic adventure. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-return-of-comfort-crusade/

Oct 6, 2020 • 36min
L8NYTE talks Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Small Business
The good thing about technology is that creating content instantly or on the spot doesn't just apply to mobile photography. There have been countless times in the past that I've listened to a friend go off about something they're passionate about and wished could have recorded that. This is one of those episodes. While casually conversing with L8NYTE about blockchain, I stopped him and asked, "Can I record this?". In this episode L8NYTE talks Blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Aragon, Tim Draper and Executive Order 13772. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/l8nyte-talks-blockchain-cryptocurrencies-and-small-business

Sep 6, 2020 • 53min
Sunday Cigar: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve
In this recap of the season we talk about Amon's Cigaragua experience, lighting a cigar, helping combustion, passion, customer service, cigar ettiequte when entering a humidor, duty free, Hand Rolled: A Film About Cigars, Lost City (film), Grand Closing as well as Cigars and Therapy. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/rocky-patel-grand-reserve/

Aug 30, 2020 • 37min
Sunday Cigar: My Father Le Bijou
In this episode we talk about the My Father Le Bijou cigar, foot bands on a cigar also known as secondary bands, Grand Robusto, strong cigars and pairing cigars with wine. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/my-father-le-bijou/

Aug 23, 2020 • 26min
Sunday Cigar: Rocking with a Local Cuban
In this episode we talk about Juan's trip to Cuba, air flow through a cigar, smoking channels and Cuban experiences. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/rocking-with-a-local-cuban/

Aug 16, 2020 • 29min
Sunday Cigar: Alec Bradley Mundial
In this episode we talk about attractive cigar bands, cutting the cigar, the Cuban cut, taste, what we pick up, pairing and hanging out with Allen Rubin at Mickey Blakes staff. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/alec-bradley-mundial/