Jim Takes Manhattan (Well, Brooklyn): A Love Letter to New York

In this special episode, we flip the script on our regular co-host Jim, who's just executed what might be the most on-brand move possible: leaving DC's structured grid for New York's chaos, all in pursuit of better theater options (and maybe, just maybe, to be closer to his kids - but let's pretend it's the theater thing).

Join us as we unpack:

• The wild world of New York real estate, where "cozy" means your refrigerator doubles as a headboard

• Why neighborhood names in Brooklyn are more fluid than the East River

• The cultural deep dive: from experimental Shakespeare to library card adventures

• Tales from the vertical life (featuring special guest appearances by gravity)

• The subway chronicles: a love-hate story

• The art of making friends in New York (some invited, some with whiskers)

• A family migration story that definitely isn't about fleeing Chicago winter suggestions

Plus, we'll rope in co-host Beth to compare notes on abandoning DC for New York-adjacent living, because nothing says The Big Apple quite like visitors complaining about transit.

Watch the full episode to discover whether Jim's becoming a real New Yorker or just getting really comfortable as a permanent tourist.

Warning: Contains extensive debates about what constitutes "walking distance," at least one unexpected roommate situation, and strong opinions about broker fees that may not be suitable for all audiences.

P.S. All library books mentioned in this episode are currently taking extended tours of the MTA system.