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New York City has a lot of famous landmarks—some might say too many to count. But if there’s one place that consistently captures the soul, energy, and beating pulse of this city, it’s Times Square. And last night at 7p ET, we set up shop smack in the middle of it all for an epic Fun Friday broadcast you won’t want to miss.

Live from Times Square, I was joined by the incomparable Cristyne Nicholas—my co-host, tourism expert, and NYC’s ultimate ambassador—for an hour of stories, laughs, insights, and maybe even a surprise or two. We brought the That Passport Life experience directly to your ears on AM 970 The Answer and streaming live.

So who joined us?

Let’s start with Joe Calderone, the media maestro behind Serendipity 3—yes, the whimsical, world-famous dessert palace where legends and locals alike have lined up for Frozen Hot Chocolate, sky-high burgers, and a side of glitter. If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling through your taste buds, Joe’s got the magic map.

Next up is Mike Conlon from Virgil’s BBQ, serving up the smoky soul of the South right in the heart of Manhattan. Virgil’s isn’t just food—it’s a passport to Memphis, Kansas City, and Texas, all at once. And Mike’s going to share the secrets that make Virgil’s more than a meal—it’s an experience.

And no Fun Friday would be complete without two quintessential New Yorkers who keep the city ticking in very different—but equally vital—ways.

NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell is the guy you want in charge when the world descends on Times Square. From major events to daily foot traffic in the millions, he’s the calm in the chaos. With boots-on-the-ground wisdom and command-level vision, Chief Chell is one of the main reasons the city runs with confidence and safety.

Then there’s Arthur Aidala—sharp attorney, sharp dresser, and always sharper with a microphone. When he’s not winning cases, he’s breaking down the legal landscape for everyday New Yorkers with insight and edge. If you want straight talk with a Brooklyn accent and a brain that doesn’t miss, Arthur’s your guy.

And don’t sleep on Tom Harris, the man behind the curtain at the Times Square Alliance. Michael Che once dubbed him “T-Square”—because let’s be honest, no one lives and breathes this iconic district quite like Tom.

Put all of this together and what do you get? A perfect hour of New York stories, flavor, travel energy, and civic pride. You’ll hear about places you’ll want to go, people you’ll want to meet, and food you’ll definitely want to eat. It’s a slice of NYC with your favorite tour guides leading the way.

And here’s the best part: you don’t need to book a flight or brave the crosstown traffic to be part of it. Just tune in at 7p ET at am970TheAnswer.com and take a passport-free trip straight to Times Square with us.

This is That Passport Life—urban edition. Loud. Local. Live.

And full of joy.

See you at 7.