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

On the show today is Ellyn’s very good friend and upstairs neighbor Meg McNeal. Meg is a longtime educator, yoga teacher and Jane of all trades who’s lived in New York since 2010.

The wide-ranging conversation takes us on a tour of topics - from why Williamsburg doesn't meet our childhood expectations to life in Brooklyn to moments of fate on a whirlwind trip through the jungles of Costa Rica. Meg also has a knack for spotting keys scattered throughout New York City, and for her, they serve as more than just forgotten objects—they're symbols of being on the right path. Join us as we delve into Meg's unique perspective, where even the smallest details hold profound meaning in the chaotic tapestry of city life.

Editor's note: Ellyn mistakenly said the type of tree in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" was the Tree of Life. This is incorrect - it is The Tree of Heaven.

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