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Nat's Sidewalk Stories

Nat's Sidewalk Stories

By: Nat Kalbach
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Nat's Sidewalk Stories is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the places, people, and hidden histories that make our neighborhoods vibrant. Join artist and storyteller Nat Kalbach as she walks the streets of Jersey City and beyond, uncovering the stories beneath our feet. Through conversations with preservationists, artists, community advocates, and local changemakers, Nat examines how our physical spaces shape community identity, how art captures neighborhood character, and how ordinary people can make extraordinary impacts. Nat's unique perspective as an artist who documents urban landscapes brings visual and creative dimensions to these place-based narratives. Whether you're passionate about historic preservation, creative placemaking, or simply love a good neighborhood story, this podcast will help you see your surroundings with fresh eyes. New episodes release on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.

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Episodes
  • Episode 111: Season 1 Finale - Looking Back and Moving Forward with Nat Kalbach and Chelsea Castro

    Episode 111: Season 1 Finale - Looking Back and Moving Forward with Nat Kalbach and Chelsea Castro
    Aug 21 2025

    Shownotes at https://natkalbach.substack.com/podcast
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 110: Bridging Poetry and Plants with Ann Wallace and Kim Correro

    Episode 110: Bridging Poetry and Plants with Ann Wallace and Kim Correro
    Aug 7 2025

    In this episode of Nat's Sidewalk Stories, I explore the intersection of poetry and native plants with Ann Wallace, Jersey City's former poet laureate, and Kim Correro, a passionate advocate for native plants. Together, they host The Wild Story podcast, connecting ecological awareness with artistic expression. We discuss finding nature in urban landscapes, how slowing down leads to remarkable discoveries, and why both poetry and native gardening offer paths to hope in challenging times.

    For the full shownotes and photos and more information etc. check out https://natkalbach.substack.com/

    Meet the Guests

    Ann Wallace is a poet, professor of English at New Jersey City University, and Jersey City's 2023-2024 poet laureate. Her most recent book, "These Days of Grace and Silence, A Chronicle of Covid Long Haul," documents her experience with Long Covid through poetry. Ann is the co-host of The Wild Story podcast and a dedicated gardener.

    Instagram: @annwallace409

    Website: annwallacepoet.com

    Kim Correro is the volunteer program director for the Native Plant Society of New Jersey and a professional publicist with 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. A passionate advocate for biodiversity, Kim leads various restoration projects throughout Jersey City and co-hosts The Wild Story podcast.

    Instagram: @kimcorrero
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    53 mins
  • Episode 109: The Statuary Story with Ted Chubb

    Episode 109: The Statuary Story with Ted Chubb
    Jul 24 2025

    About This Episode

    We explore how a century-old religious statue workshop transformed into one of Jersey City's most intimate jazz venues while maintaining its creative spirit. Ted Chubb shares how The Statuary brings world-class musicians and neighbors together in a unique home setting.

    Meet Ted Chubb

    Ted Chubb is a trumpeter, educator, and co-owner of The Statuary with his wife Rachel. A Jersey City resident for 17 years, Ted teaches at Princeton University and has performed with jazz luminaries across the globe. His passion for making jazz accessible led him to transform their historic Heights home into a venue where audiences and musicians connect without barriers.

    more info, show notes, links and pictures at https://natkalbach.substack.com/
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    44 mins
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