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Hosted by Marisa Cadena & Rita Puskas · society · EN-US
From The Greenpoint Palace bar in Brooklyn, New York writers and bartenders, Rita and Marisa, have intimate conversations with an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life about their passions, paranoia and perspectives. Featured guests could be artists or authors, exterminators or private investigators, or the person sitting next to you at the bar.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFrom The Greenpoint Palace bar in Brooklyn, New York writers and bartenders, Rita and Marisa, have intimate conversations with an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life about their passions, paranoia and perspectives. Featured guests could be artists or authors, exterminators or private investigators, or the person sitting next to you at the bar.
People at the Core is hosted by Marisa Cadena & Rita Puskas. The show has published 33 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Going Online to Get People Offline?: Julia Moak of Greenpointers.com on Career Pivots, Hyperlocal News and Building Community" (25 July 2026, 54 minutes), "You Don't Have to Be in the Same Room to Feel Love: Lauren Schell on Retiring in Florida, Bartending, and Practicing Reiki on Humans AND Animals" (15 June 2026, 59 minutes), and "Not Shying Away From the Awful Edges: Tré Miller Rodriguez On Grief, Ghostwriting, Love and Loss" (31 October 2025, 56 minutes).
People at the Core publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 33 episodes.
Booking probability for People at the Core is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. People at the Core requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. People at the Core's contact route on record: verified email.
Marisa Cadena & Rita Puskas hosts People at the Core, a society podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #2
Your neighborhood has secrets, and most of them never reach citywide news. We sit down with Julia Moak, the owner and publisher of Greenpointers.com, to talk about what hyperlocal journalism looks like when it is done...
Episode #1
<p>Something weird happened during our Reiki sessions: our dogs got involved. Not “cute background nap” involved, but focused, locked-in, making-eye-contact, breaking-character involved and it made us ask better...
Episode #11
<p>The night can bend a life. Tré Miller Rodriguez walks us through the moment everything changed—waking to find her husband gone—and the choice to pick up a pen before the pieces even settled. What starts as an...
Episode #10
<p>A wedding in Oaxaca. A chance meeting. A suitcase full of small-batch bottles that turned into an import company with a mission. We sit down with Julia Cuthbertson—founder of Las Chingonas Imports—to unpack how real...
Episode #9
<p>Ever wondered how someone builds a life around what they love? Elyssa Maxx Goodman offers a masterclass in turning passion into purpose. Born to New York natives transplanted to Florida, Goodman always felt the...
Episode #8
<p>What happens when you finally stop letting fear dictate your choices? In this heartfelt conversation with actress, improv coach, and former rock star Melissa Parker Caron, we explore the transformative power of...
Episode #7
<p>What does "home" mean when you've spent your childhood on the run? Tyler Weatherall, author of the memoir "No Way From Home," brings us into her fascinating journey from being the daughter of an international pot...
Episode #6
<p>What drives someone to uproot their life and move across the country with no safety net? For Krystal Marie Orwig, it was a childhood dream that refused to die.<br/><br/>"I was 12 years old when I said I was gonna...
Episode #5
<p>"I had a fucking panic attack because I was so excited," JD recalls of his first trip to a real skate shop as a child growing up in rural Pennsylvania. This moment marks the beginning of a lifelong love affair with...
Episode #4
<p>Writer, comedian, and storyteller Carly Ann Philbin takes us on a journey through her creative process, revealing how she navigates the complex terrain between performance and writing. With refreshing candor, she...
Episode #3
<p>What happens when a class clown with dyslexia finds his way into a TV production classroom? For filmmaker Chris Wells, it became the moment that changed everything.<br/><br/>In this candid conversation from...
Episode #2
<p>Ever wondered what restaurant staff are really thinking when you sit down at their table? Adam—a veteran server turned James Beard Award-winning food writer (he won after this episode was recorded!) —pulls back the...
Episode #1
<p>Returning from six months of global adventures, Marisa reunites with Rita at the Greenpoint Palace Bar to share stories from her travels across Europe and Asia that transformed her perspective on what truly matters...
Episode #17
<p>Join us for a delightful conversation at Greenpoint Palace Bar where Rita and Marisa chat with the incredibly talented Nicole Treska about the politics of Airbnb and high NYC rents as we fantasize about creating a...
Episode #16
<p>Ever wondered what it’s like to navigate a bustling fair while indulging in deep-fried ranch dressing? Join us as Rita recounts her whimsical adventure at the Minnesota State Fair, featuring humorous tales of quirky...
Episode #15
<p>What if our flawed social systems pushed people to commit crimes just to survive? In this compelling episode of "People at the Core," we start with a light-hearted chat about a quirky "What Would Justin Timberlake...
Episode #14
<p>What happens when you mix the worlds of pizza and astrology, with a discussion of puppies and pigeons? Join us on this episode of People at the Core as Rita and Marisa kick things off with their latest adventures in...
Episode #13
<p>Ever wondered how an Emmy-winning editor got his start? Join us for an engaging chat with David Herr, the man behind some of your favorite TV moments. David's charming Midwestern demeanor and knack for corny jokes...
Episode #12
<p>Ever wondered what it’s like to navigate the highs and lows of the hospitality industry while finding your true passion? Our special guest, Ken, a neighbor and friend who’s seen it all from acting to bartending...
Episode #11
<p>This episode kicks off with Rita and Marisa sharing their insights on routines, early bedtimes, and the unspoken rules of not texting outside certain hours. We laugh along with their poker anecdotes and the texting...
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