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Latest episodes

NYC's Newest Waterfront Art

October 5, 2026 · 36 min

New York Harbor is the largest open-air museum in the world and almost nobody has curated it. Join Michelle and Justin as they talk about the newest art installations and highlights from our newest boat tour, The Unframed City, which…
Pop! into the Secret Brooklyn Bridge Champagne Vaults

September 28, 2026 · 38 min

In celebration of our new partnership with Apple Podcasts, we're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes about the secret champagne vaults in the Brooklyn Bridge! The location is now part of Apple's Hidden Histories Guides to New York…
The Macy's Bag Disappears from 34th Street

September 21, 2026 · 34 min

One of the biggest piece of news, at least for us urban nerds, is that the iconic, oversized Macy's bag that has long been on the corner of 34th Street at Herald Square is gone. There was no notice. Where did it go? What's going to happen?…
9/11: 25 Years Later

September 12, 2026 · 35 min

Welcome to the new season of The Untapped New York Podcast! On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City, Michelle and Justin from Untapped New York share their memories of…
The Art Curator Who Outsmarted the Nazis

September 10, 2026 · 52 min

Today we’re rereleasing a live conversation about Untapped New York founder Michelle Young's award-winning book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland, in honor of its paperback release this week…

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Heists at the Met Museum

November 25, 2025 · 16 min

If you're following the heist at the Louvre, discover the heists that have occurred at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, including the infamous "Valentine's Day Heist" of 1979! Untapped New York founder Michelle Young talks…
NYC Secrets: The Barthman Clock Beneath Your Feet

November 5, 2025 · 16 min

Maybe you saw our latest Instagram reel that's going viral, making NYC horological history cool again! On the podcast, in honor of fall back time this week, we deep dive into the Barthman clock, a historic clock beneath your feet in the…
Secrets of Grand Central: Find the Hidden Mural in the Wine Shop

October 30, 2025 · 13 min

Did you know there's a mini version of Grand Central's ceiling mural inside the terminal's wine shop, Central Cellars? And that it used to be part of a movie theater? We talk to the experts: the authors of a book about the artist who did…
Secrets of Morningside Heights

October 23, 2025 · 37 min

Michelle Young and Justin Rivers of Untapped New York discuss the neighborhood of Morningside Heights. Michelle and Justin will discuss five hidden and unique spots including Columbia University's Alma Mater, the Guastavino Dome at the…
World's Fair Mosaics Removed from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park!

October 16, 2025 · 25 min

Sad news from Queens...After multiple patchwork repairs, a set of colorful mosaics depicting highlights from the 1939-40 and 1964-65 World's Fairs have been completely replaced with pavers. Michelle, Justin and Nicole discuss this piece of…
Pandas in NYC, Oh My!

October 9, 2025 · 40 min

In this episode, we’re talking about a very adorable secret: pandas in New York City! Who doesn’t love pandas? In fact, the story of how pandas came to America is deeply tied to New York City. We're joined by an expert on this story…
The Champagne Vaults in the Brooklyn Bridge

October 2, 2025 · 35 min

We delve into one of our favorite New York City secrets: the champagne and wine vaults inside the Brooklyn Bridge. If you haven't heard of this delicious tidbit, you're in for a ride through a bygone New York. If you do know about it…

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About the show

The Untapped New York Podcast is an award-winning podcast about New York City’s secrets, like how does a water tower work? Why does steam come out of the ground? Do alligators live in the subway? We impart our knowledge, interview experts, and in many cases, literally go behind the scenes. The Untapped New York Podcast was the 2025 GANYC Apple Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in NYC Radio Program or Podcast. Hosted by Michelle Young, founder, and Justin Rivers, Chief Experience Officer, at Untapped New York.