Les nuits de Manhattan
Summary
Host Camille Jusot explores the nocturnal side of Manhattan, following a doorman who guards a luxury building and a DJ navigating the city's post-pandemic nightlife. The episode also features a father-son team of rat exterminators patrolling Central Park, offering a gritty look at the urban ecosystem. Through these diverse perspectives, the podcast captures the unique sounds, dangers, and rhythms of New York after dark.
Topics discussed
Introduction and departure for New York
Arrival in Manhattan and first impressions
The concierge of the Upper East Side building
Entering a nightclub and the DJ's perspective
The decline of nightlife and urban crime
Nightlife workers and the atmosphere of the club
Walking through the streets at 3 AM
Rat hunting in Central Park with Joe and Ed
Rat behavior and safety in the park
The scale of the rat population in NYC
Night workers and waste management on Madison Ave
Methods of rat control and stress theory
Rats in construction sites and high-rise buildings
Personal reflections on city sounds and sleep
Credits and closing remarks
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