Big Time Adulting
The hilarious Larchmont-based momfluencer Caitlin Murray has a lot on her plate, so the fact that she had time to create her podcast, Big Time Adulting, is a miracle in itself. Throughout her brief but fascinating episodes, Murray—the mother of three kids ages 5, 9 and 11—initiates discussions about parenting (similar to her blog and Instagram profile under the same name) that focus on familiar quandries such as “Are you over-scheduling your kids?” or “How do we deal with burnout?” Murray—with occasional cameos from experts and fellow parents—approaches these often-challenging issues with an unwavering sense of humor and honesty, making the Big Time Adulting podcast feel like a fun, grown-up slumber party.
The Balance Dilemma
Hosted by Larchmont-and Mamaroneck-based business professionals Maura Carlin and Christie Derrico, The Balance Dilemma sheds insight on how women can maintain an ideal work-life balance while carving out personal time in the process. According to Carlin and Derrico, this has remained a “seemingly uniquely female problem,” as women are expected to phase back into the workforce while effortlessly juggling motherhood and family life at the same time. This podcast invites a slew of guests, ranging from bestselling authors to global company presidents, to share personal experiences about their work-life trajectories. The stories pick at the paradigm between having it all and feeling crushed by the weight of it all.
The Westchester Pop & A-Sides Experience
If you’re a music connoisseur who wants to be more in tune with the local scene, you may just discover your new favorite artist during an episode of The Westchester Pop & A-Sides Experience. Hosted by Westchester-based author and music journalist Jon Chattman, who has written for the Daily News, the New York Post and the Chicago Sun-Times, this podcast invites musicians and other creators in the county to share the stories of their craft. It’s a happy medium between Chattman’s entertainment blog The Westchester Pop and A-Sides, and his previous music series at The Huffington Post where he covered a broad range of music across genres and niches. Here, Chattman talks to artists all over the county, such as the pop duo Pleasantville and independent songwriter Jake Albi; his subjects range from independent songwriters to local filmmakers and studio owners. At the end of his chats with musicians, he even encourages them to play an original song or two.
Not as Crazy as You Think
On this mental health podcast, stigmas are put to rest and listeners are free to be “crazy and cool without penalty.” Hosted by the New Rochelle-born memoir writer and bipolar disorder advocate Jennifer Gaita Siciliano, Not As Crazy as You Think aims to shed the taboos and harmful beliefs that exist in the communities of mental health and therapy. Siciliano talks with local and national crisis counselors, therapists, authors, and healers as their conversations break down lessons on how to live and heal amid mental health struggles. Siciliano and her guests offer advice on dealing with trauma and analyze how neurodiversity has been studied and reckoned with throughout history.
Waiting on Fries
Are you a passionate foodie who wants an insider view into Westchester’s bars and restaurants? Waiting on Fries will satisfy all your savory cravings. Justin Benfaida, the owner of Cocktail Garnish Co., and Justin Zaytoonian, who owns New Rochelle’s Smokehouse Tailgate Grille, don’t identify with the term “host.” Their attitude is to foster a casual and fun yet insightful discussion about what they’ve seen in the kitchens and bars around the county. The two share their opinions about how restaurants should be operated, as well as personal anecdotes of their seasoned careers, and they also invite local restaurateurs and bar owners to reveal their own philosophies and takeaways. Waiting on Fries bridges the gap between customer and owner and has something for everyone from the casual diner to the restaurant aficionado.
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