Listeners Share Their Weekend Plans - All Of It with Alison Stewart

Summary

Podcast Summary: "All Of It" Episode - Listeners Share Their Weekend Plans

Introduction

In this vibrant episode of All Of It, hosted by David Fuerst in lieu of Alison Stewart, WNYC invites listeners to share their weekend plans, painting a colorful tapestry of New York City's diverse cultural landscape. All Of It focuses on celebrating and exploring the myriad facets of culture through the experiences of its community members. Released on April 25, 2025, this episode exemplifies the show's commitment to fostering a sense of community by highlighting both the host's activities and those of its listeners.

Hosts' Weekend Plans

David begins the episode by setting the stage for listener engagement, encouraging calls and texts about weekend activities. He also shares the weekend plans of the All Of It production team:

Andrea is catching the latest work by dancer and choreographer Kyle Abrams at the Joyce Theater on Saturday afternoon, planning to watch Sinners with her kids in the evening, and taking her son to the SUNY College Fair on Sunday. Additionally, she's gearing up to watch the new season of The Last of Us, despite being frustrated with the previous week's episode.

"She'll be back on Monday so it's Friday. I work weekends so my Saturdays and Sundays are probably not like yours." [00:23]
Jordan, a producer, has a bustling weekend filled with pre-wedding drinks at Strong Rope Brewery, attending the Brooklyn Quilters Guild spring showcase, dancing at a friend's wedding at the Ace Hotel, and cheering on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in hopes of seeing Aaron Judge hit a home run.

"She's hoping to see Sinners in the evening with her kids." [02:15]

Listener Contributions

A steady stream of listener calls and texts enrich the episode with personal stories and plans:

Marie from Manhattan shares her involvement with Aging In Place, detailing her participation in Thursday softball games for those 65 and older at a picturesque Hudson River park.

"They're fun but fierce." [06:40]
Tamara from Seaford, Long Island, originally from Seattle, enthusiastically describes her explorations across Long Island, including birdwatching and discovering local landmarks like the gargoyles on St. Patrick's Church.

"Finding that big white duck up in Flannery Flattery up there somewhere." [08:50]
Rosaria from Bergen County expresses joy in supporting her sister's dance competition and cherishing time with her 96-year-old mother, highlighting the value of family bonds.

"We look at old albums and we reminisce and it's just a real joy." [09:47]
Carlotta, a musician, announces her performance at CI Wear on Bleecker Street, where she'll be showcasing original music and eclectic covers during a trunk show event.

"I'm writing music. I'm a singer and guitar player based in New Jersey." [10:40]
Elizabeth from Montrose eagerly anticipates attending Being Somebody at the Sparta Avenue Stage in New Jersey, a heartwarming father-daughter performance by an 89-year-old psychologist and his daughter.

"It's inspiring, it's hopeful and it reminds us of the things that really matter in life." [11:48]
Julia from Manhattan promotes the Losers Lounge's tribute to Dusty Springfield at Joe's Pub, encouraging fellow music lovers to attend one of their two weekend performances.

"I'm going to be singing and this is happening at Joe's Pub, a tribute to Dusty Springfield." [13:39]
Dan, the Handyman, introduces his Handyman 101 class in Long Island City, aiming to empower others with practical skills while humorously hoping to "put himself out of business."

"I believe everybody should be a little bit handy." [14:55]
Tracy from Montclair, New Jersey, shares her excitement about attending the Penn Relays to support her daughter and her teammates competing in the 4x400 relay.

"We're very excited." [15:37]
Steve from Hell's Kitchen plans to attend a special performance of Aida at the Metropolitan Opera with his friend visiting from Florida.

"They're having a friend visiting from Florida. This is going to be a treat for her." [16:02]
Angela from Brooklyn discusses a proactive approach to improving communication with her Trump-supporting mother by collaboratively researching their family history and building a family tree.

"We decided we're going to do some family history research and work on a family tree." [16:36]
Ginny from Brooklyn is excited to attend the Brooklyn Quilt Show, highlighting her daughter's participation and encouraging others to appreciate the craftsmanship on display.

"My daughter has four of them in the show. And so I hope everybody gets out and looks at these quilts." [17:51]
Nora shares her passion for music by busking at the South Gatehouse of the Central Park Reservoir, performing a diverse repertoire from Ellington to Fats Waller.

"I maintain that acapella solo singing is music." [20:19]

Notable Highlights and Insights

Community and Diversity: The episode underscores the rich diversity of activities that New Yorkers engage in during the weekends, from sports and music to family gatherings and educational events.
Intergenerational Connections: Calls like Rosaria's and Angela's highlight the importance of family bonds and finding common ground across different generations.
Cultural Engagement: Listeners demonstrate a strong connection to the arts, whether through attending operas, supporting local musicians, or appreciating craft shows like quilting.
Personal Growth and Learning: Initiatives like Dan's Handyman class exemplify the community's emphasis on continuous learning and skill development.

Conclusion

This episode of All Of It beautifully encapsulates the essence of New York City's cultural dynamism through the lens of its listeners' weekend activities. By sharing diverse stories and plans, the show fosters a deeper sense of community and appreciation for the varied ways individuals contribute to and engage with the cultural fabric of the city. Whether it's through sports, music, arts, or family connections, All Of It celebrates the multitude of experiences that make the city vibrant and inclusive.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

"They're fun but fierce." — Marie [06:40]
"Finding that big white duck up in Flannery Flattery up there somewhere." — Tamara [08:50]
"It's inspiring, it's hopeful and it reminds us of the things that really matter in life." — Elizabeth [11:48]
"I believe everybody should be a little bit handy." — Dan [14:55]
"We decided we're going to do some family history research and work on a family tree." — Angela [16:36]
"I maintain that acapella solo singing is music." — Nora [20:19]

Contact Information

For listeners interested in joining the conversation or participating in future episodes, All Of It encourages reaching out via phone at 212-433-9692 or through WNYC's social media channels.

Transcript

Marie (0:00)

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David Fuerst (0:23)

Listener Supported WNYC Studios this is all of it on wnyc. I'm David Fuerst in for Alison Stewart who is enjoying a three day weekend. She'll be back on Monday so it's Friday. I work weekends so my Saturdays and Sundays are probably not like yours. So let me live vicariously through you. Tell me about the things that happen in the world. Call in and share with us what you are doing this weekend. Call or text us right now at 212-433-9692. That's 212433 WNYC. You can also write to us on social media LLNYC. Any events that you want to shout out that your fellow listeners should consider checking out this weekend. How do you like to enjoy New York, especially during this time of year as we have officially entered into springtime? Or are the allergies so rough right now that you're planning an indoor weekend? 212-433-9692. That's 212433, wnyc. Write to us social media llnyc. And while we get ready to take your calls, let's hear a bit about what team all of it is up to this weekend. Here's some of the mix from all of its producers. Andrea, who typically likes to be a homebody on the weekends, is unusually busy this weekend. Saturday afternoon she's planning to see the new work by dancer and choreographer Kyle Abrams at the Joyce Theater. And then she's hoping to see Sinners in the evening with her kids. And Sunday she's taking her son to the SUNY College Fair. Oh boy. As college applications will be the next big project for her family. That will take up much more than a weekend for sure. And oh, she's going to to watch the Last of Us even though she's still mad about last week's episode. Okay, that is a very full weekend. If you have any weekend plans you would like to share. 212-433-WNYC. That's 212-433-9692. Jordan Producer Jordan has another busy weekend full of wedding activities. Okay, she's going to be going to pre wedding drinks tonight at Strong Rope Brewery in Red Hook. That's an incredible name, by the way, Strong Rope Brewery. On Saturday, she tomorrow she's going to be going to the spring showcase for the Brooklyn Quilters Guild, which her friend is featured in. And tomorrow night she'll be dancing the night away at the Ace Hotel at a friend's wedding. And to wrap it all up on Sunday, she's heading up to Yankee Stadium to watch the Yankees take on the Blue Jays and hoping that Aaron Judge will hit yet another home run. Wow, these are some amazing weekend plans. This is already filling me with things that I could be doing this weekend. 212-433-9692. That's 212433, WNYC. We have a text right now. Someone writing in to say this weekend I'm going to see Seth Myers and John Oliver perform at the Beacon Theater. Can't wait. Okay. That's a very cool weekend activity. Another text right now, someone saying, I will be running the Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon. Very cool. That is happening this weekend as well. If you want to tell us about your weekend plans, Again, the number 212-433-9692. That's 212433, WNYC. Kate Hines, of course, WNYC producer, extremely focused on bird watching. It's amazing actually that she's here with us today and not already out there doing the bird watching. We are coming up on peak migration. So that is what Kate has planned. Birding for the rest of this probably as soon as we finish here birding for the rest of the weekend. On Sunday, she is co leading a New York public radio bird walk in Central park with Jason Saul, WNYC's program director. And here is a very fun fact about Jason. He is a former managing producer for Bird Note, a two minute radio show about birds. So he knows his stuff. So that is happening on Sunday co leading a New York Public radio bird walk in Central Park. She's also going to rewatch the last couple of episodes of Andor so she can of season one of Andor so she can refresh her memory before starting season two, which as we heard earlier, Nick Kwaas had just came out. So she'll be catching up. And we're going to take your calls and hear what you have planned this weekend. The number, oh my gosh, how could I forget the number so quickly. 212-433-WNYC. And let's take one of your calls right now. Marie from Manhattan, welcome. Do you have weekend plans?