Welcome to a very special episode of the Barry Boys podcast. This is Greg Young.

Ten years ago, in June of 2007, Tom and I recorded the very first episode of what would become the Barry Boys New York City history.

To mark that special occasion, we present to you our first ever show recorded in front of a live audience.

We recorded this back in April, but given the subject matter as a 10th anniversary celebration, we wanted to wait until now to release it.

The show was recorded at the Bell House in the neighborhood of Gauannas Brooklyn, yes, literal blocks from the Gauannas Canal.

As part of NYC Pod Fest, a weekend of live podcast performances with other shows like another round, lore, stuff they don't want you to know, how to be amazing, risk, and many others.

Joining Tom and I on stage as our moderator is comedian, writer, and charming Native New Yorker, Nat Towson.

I should add that during the show, we did have a little section with images where we go through some of our favorite episodes.

We did describe what those images are, however, there may be a touch of confusion during that part, and for that we apologize.

But right before we went on to record the show, something happened that was so shocking and unexpected that we waited actually until now to publicize it.

It happened right before we went on stage, putting us in a little bit of a euphoric mood for the taping.

To keep you a little bit in suspense, you'll be hearing that pre-show surprise after you hear the entire show.

So stay tuned to the very end. It's pretty remarkable.

We had a wonderful time putting this together, and we are completely grateful to those who joined us in our sold out audience that afternoon.

So, without further ado, may I present the Barry Boy's 10th anniversary celebration with Nat Towson, recorded live in Brooklyn at the Bellhouse.

Hi, I'm your moderator, Nat Towson.

I'm very happy to be here moderating for one of my favorite podcasts.

I personally host a show called Nat Towson's Downtown Variety Hour.

It's also focused on New York City history, and I've been lucky enough to have the Barry Boy's guest on my show.

I started as a fan of their show very long time ago, and I've been listening for a long time, so I'm thrilled to be here.

Just by a round of applause, how many of you are here specifically are Bowler Boy's listeners?

And how many of you are here to see me?

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