Brooklyn Paper Podcast

This week’s Smash or Trash: Padre Pio

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:31:19 EST

This week, Bushwick band Padre Pio is in the hot seat.

Smash or Trash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:17:21 EST

Smash or Trash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:17:10 EST

Have an ice day in DUMBO!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:43:35 EST

Our podcast team is on another big story — this time, icy conditions at a DUMBO intersection.

Hotel is true bleu!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:17:07 EST

Most egg-cellent podcast! Paper team makes news on coldest day

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:33:01 EST

The Brooklyn Paper’s “Stormtracker 2009” team hit the streets on the coldest day of the year to see once and for all whether you can freeze an egg on the sidewalk. The results — disgusting!

The poser: Gersh Kuntzman is all nude!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:23:11 EST

Our columnist doffs his duds, does the full monty, drops his drawers, bares all, and twists the wick for a bunch of art students. A very special Brooklyn Angle column — and accompanying podcast.

Amos sings! Bard of Coney belts it out in our offices!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:04:15 EST

See the 20-pound lobster now!

By Heather Holland — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:11:30 EST

This video and story will amaze you! It’s a 20-pound lobster!

A video tribute to Zeke Faux, beloved intern

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:20:40 EST

Intern Zeke Faux has moved on after six months, dozens of front-page stories, plenty of honest-to-goodness legwork and not a single cup of coffee fetched for an editor. Here is our video tribute to him.

Smash or Trash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:01:22 EST

A band makes the dangerous decision to be reviewed by our “Smash or Trash” team. How did it turn out? Click above!

We eat chitlins! A piggy preview

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:52:42 EST

Join us as we down chitlins — on video! — as part of our exclusive coverage of pork around the borough.

Smash or Trash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:59:39 EST

W’burg park reopens!

By Ben Muessig — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 17:34:56 EST

Smash or Trash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:09:02 EST

It’s Ben’s anniversary!

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:39:44 EDT

OMG! Mike McLaughlin is sick!

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:34:15 EDT

Results of the Greenpoint Mac Off — with video!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:52:08 EDT

Smash or Trash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:05:00 EDT

Sarah Lentz asks the “Smash or Trash” team to review her song. How did it turn out? Not so well!

Watch Gersh eat his last breakfast sandwich!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:07:28 EDT

The latest installment of our online video tribute to DUMBO.

Watch Gersh eat his last pinwheel at Front Street Pizza!

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:37:19 EDT

The latest installment of our online video tribute to DUMBO.

Watch Gersh eat his last rice and beans in DUMBO!

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:29:23 EDT

Watch Gersh eat his last Jacques Torres cookie!

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:06:00 EDT

Watch Gersh eat his last tuna sandwich!

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:06:00 EDT

Watch Gersh eat his last Cuban!

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:37:19 EDT

Exclusive: First look at our Metrotech offices!

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:17:44 EDT

Smash or Trash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:03:43 EDT

Meet our interns!

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:35:44 EDT

Smash! Trash! Inevitable Backlash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 3 Apr 2009 07:13:32 EDT

Ping pong madness — an exclusive podcast!

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:01:45 EDT

The Suckers get the “Smash or Trash” treatment

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:45:11 EDT

Hate the fare hike? Here’s your song!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:50:47 EDT

Frank Hoier sings his new protest ditty, “Mister MTA Blues,” live from our Metrotech offices!

Gersh’s fruitless cookie search!

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:24:10 EDT

Speck Mountain joins the “Smash or Trash” honor roll

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:44:55 EDT

They wanted our review before their show next Sunday — but then cancelled the show. Too bad, because the Smash or Trash team actually liked their song.

Pontiak joins the “Smash or Trash” dishonor roll

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:33:47 EDT

The Smash or Trash team sees this Virginia band as no better than a GM car.

Our man runs the Pittsburgh Marathon!

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:20:58 EDT

Dan Deacon gets smashed — and trashed!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:21:18 EDT

Frank sings about bedbugs!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:51:01 EDT

Join the Bard of Bushwick for his first installment of “Rhythm and News.”

A tribute to our intern, Aisha Gawad!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:36:07 EDT

Another one bites the dust! But Aisha Gawad was one of the greats.

A tribute to our intern, Emilia Brock!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:46:25 EDT

Another one bites the dust! But Emilia Brock was one of the greats.

This Frontier Needs Heroes lives up to its name!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 8 May 2009 14:17:11 EDT

The Smash or Trash team loves this Williamsburg-based band.

Title Tracks is a smash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:50:02 EDT

On the eve of two weekend shows, Title Tracks gets a rave from The Brooklyn Paper’s “Smash or Trash” team.

Frank speaking on art desecration from our man Hoier

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:51:17 EDT

In his latest “Rhythm and News” feature, the Bard of Bushwick, Frank Hoier, sings about an art project in DUMBO that got destroyed by state officials.

So, what IS John Heyer’s view on abortion and gay marriage?

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:09:16 EDT

Hear it all for yourself in this exclusive podcast with the controversial candidate.

A tribute to our intern, Kate Emerson!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:23:07 EDT

She came, she saw, she shot. Kate Emerson was one of the greats.

Our man Frank’s new tune!

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:51:26 EDT

In his latest “Rhythm and News” feature, the Bard of Bushwick, Frank Hoier, rips a song right out of The Brooklyn Paper police blotter.

A tribute to our longest-serving intern EVER!

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:10:09 EDT

Evan Gardner, a legend, has moved on. Join us for one last longing look back.

The Mermaid Parade — a very special preview!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:38:44 EDT

Amos Wengler, the Bard of Coney Island, performs his stirring and ageless classic, “The Mermaid Parade.”

This ‘Honeymoon’ is over!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:11:11 EDT

The Smash or Trash team hated the husband-and-wife band, Post Honeymoon.

Frank’s singing the Coney blues

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:51:39 EDT

In his latest “Rhythm and News” feature, the Bard of Bushwick, Frank Hoier, sings the “Ballad of Coney Island.”

Our most-shocking (Gowanus) podcast ever!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:23:55 EDT

Let’s be frank: No one sings of hot dogs and buns like Amos!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:56:33 EDT

CHESTNUT DOES IT AGAIN! Defeats Kobayashi with a new world record

By Gersh Kuntzman — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:30:02 EDT

Joey Chestnut eats 68 HDBs. Eat it, Japan!

Now some ‘Frank’ speaking about Bushwick

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:51:56 EDT

In his latest “Rhythm and News” feature, the Bard of Bushwick, Frank Hoier, sings about...Bushwick!

A freaky three-way for the Smash or Trash team!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 07:44:26 EDT

With a big music weekend upon us, the Smash or Trash team reviews three new songs.

THE BROOKLYN PAPER GOES DUTCH! Our team is on the ground in Holland!

By our Amsterdam Bureau — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:08:36 EDT

Nobody celebrates Brooklyn’s history — and we’re talking about our Dutch history — better than The Brooklyn Paper. That’s why our team is on the ground, right now, in Holland doing that and other things.

Exclusive video: Unknown hero saves the day on the Q train!

By Ben Muessig — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:42:15 EDT

Why was the Q train delayed from beginning its run from Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island on Wednesday night? This shocking video, forwarded by our reader Nicky Huddy, shows why.

D’oh nuts! Tim Hortons replaces Dunkin Donuts in two Downtown spots

By Robert Voris — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:37:53 EDT

Canadian donut invader Tim Hortons has opened in two Downtown locations and, of course, The Brooklyn Paper team was there.

‘Whole’ lotta Frank!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:15:04 EDT

In his latest “Rhythm and News” feature, the Bard of Bushwick, Frank Hoier, fantasizes about what a Whole Food supermarket would be like.

Meet our class of 2009 interns!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:04:02 EDT

We smash Cobalt and the Hired Guns

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:54:03 EDT

Laika is back! Confession, via Brooklyn Paper, helps owner find stolen Husky

By Robert Voris — Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:17:59 EDT

The Brooklyn Paper eats insects — on camera!

By The Brooklyn Paper’s Entomophagy Team — Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:17:57 EDT

You gotta see this!

Our team puts a hit on the new ‘Sopranos’ wine

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash Team — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:50:58 EDT

They gave us an offer we could not refuse: drink this bottle of red wine. Now!

Our singer-newswriter ‘parks’ one!

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:03:41 EDT

In his latest “Rhythm and News” feature, the Bard of Bushwick, Frank Hoier, sings about the Meadows of Shame!

Help them find Laika — the stolen dog!

By Robert Voris — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:28:54 EDT

Someone stole Laika, an 11-year-old Husky in Fort Greene this week — and cops, the owner and a dog-loving assemblyman are on the trail.

Say goodbye to two great interns!

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:26:26 EDT

It’s the first of a series of summer farewell videos.

Catch In Cadeo — tonight!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:59:51 EDT

The “Smash or Trash” team loved this band’s new song, “Communist Lecture.” See In Cadeo tonight or on Aug. 20.

Catch Mugison at Pete’s Candy Store tonight

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:03:08 EDT

The Icelandic rocker is doing all five boroughs in one day — and Brooklyn is his last stop.

Two more interns leave — but not without a tribute!

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:23:30 EDT

The New Up is a downer!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:03:39 EDT

The band has a new album out, but the Smash or Trash team trashed it. Sorry.

Bloomy in our hood! An exclusive video preview!

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:21:37 EDT

Mayor Bloomberg sat down with our editors and reporters on Monday. Here’s just a small taste.

Meet Comptroller Bill Thompson

By Ben Muessig — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:04:42 EDT

The Democrat who wants to be mayor sits down with our reporters and editors.

Meet Councilman Tony Avella

By Ben Muessig — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:04:36 EDT

The Queens lawmaker is a firebrand — and he wants to be your mayor.

Frank wants his own backyard farm!

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:52:39 EDT

Hotel Le Bleu has finally raised the roof — with a bar!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:04:40 EDT

The open-air watering hole is finally here — and The Brooklyn Paper’s team was there.

Frank’s wild about Judge Schack!

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:14:41 EDT

Another intern moves on!

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:14:44 EDT

Mayoral race: Meet Comptroller Bill Thompson

By Ben Muessig — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:14:44 EDT

Mayoral race: Meet Councilman Tony Avella

By Ben Muessig — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:14:38 EDT

The Queens lawmaker is a firebrand — and he wants to be your mayor.

Ride with us on the Kent Avenue bike lane!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:55:52 EDT

More of the Kent Avenue to roll out this weekend

By Gersh Kuntzman — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:17:45 EDT

Yak attack! Will Yakowicz gets the job!

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:01:10 EDT

Frank talk about those Westboro bigots!

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:01:06 EDT

Is Sarah Zorn’s sandwich the best in the borough?

By Ben Muessig — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:00:08 EDT

Our elite team of tasters put the Sarah Zorn sandwich through the meat grinder, if you will.

Raise a glass to — and of! — the Newtown Creek

By Sabrina Jaszi — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:01:06 EDT

The Gaslight Anthem is a smash!

By The Brooklyn Paper Smash or Trash team — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:01:10 EDT

But you knew that, given Señor Editor Vince DiMiceli’s inclusion in the “Smash or Trash” team this week.

Join our editorial board as it grills three Council hopefuls — live!

By Gersh Kuntzman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:38:20 EDT

What other newspaper lets you into the boardroom when we grill three candidates for City Council who are seeking our endorsement?

And now, a folk song plucked from our police blotter!

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:55:08 EDT

It’s Frank Hoier’s “Rhythm and News” — and it’s only on BrooklynPaper.com.

Muessig, crackerjack reporter, is now dead to us!

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:17:53 EST

Our senior reporter leaves us to become a blogger (no, really).