Cindy Adams

Benjamin Holtrop discusses his professional journey from a student of photography and sculpture to a self-taught expert in celebrity wardrobing. He explains that his work revolves around establishing trust and collaboration with clients to elevate their personal style for high-profile events like the Grammys and red carpets. Holtrop details the logistical complexities of his role, including maintaining an emergency kit for mishaps, managing garment loans from designers, and navigating the fast-paced nature of modern fashion driven by social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Adams offers a staccato commentary on the decline of New York City, lamenting the loss of iconic department stores and a perceived rise in social disorder. The narrative transitions from these cultural grievances to an interview with fashion stylist Benjamin Holtrop, where the dialogue explores the technical demands of dressing celebrities and the nuances of red-carpet logistics. Adams further populates the broadcast with idiosyncratic personal anecdotes, ranging from the behavioral quirks of her pampered Yorkshire Terrier to historical reflections on the lives of political spouses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary columnist , Cindy Adams delivers a sharp-tongued and energetic monologue that serves as a love letter to New York City. She weaves together a chaotic tapestry of celebrity sightings, political jabs, and personal anecdotes, often using the recent expansion of the New York Post into California to highlight the perceived superiority of the East Coast. Adams utilizes her signature unapologetic and brassy persona to critique everything from the modern airline industry and the frigid winter weather to the shifting cultural landscape of the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary gossip columnist Cindy Adams announces the geographic expansion of the New York Post into California, using the news as a springboard to celebrate and satirize West Coast culture. The broadcast transitions into an interview with Reza Farahan, a Persian-American reality television star, where they explore themes of immigrant assimilation, the current political unrest in Iran, and Farahan's personal journey as a "Gay Shah." Throughout the program, Adams weaves in nostalgic anecdotes from her long career, specifically recalling her exclusive access to the Shah of Iran during his final days in a New York hospital.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Adams interviews Reza Farahan, a reality television star who immigrated to the United States as a child following the Iranian Revolution. The dialogue explores his unique identity as a gay man with a dual religious heritage and details his unexpected rise to fame after manifesting his childhood dream of becoming royalty through the program Shahs of Sunset. Beyond entertainment, the speaker uses his platform to promote his book, Memoirs of a Gay Shah, while advocating for cultural assimilation and warning against the rise of radicalism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Adams delivers a spirited broadcast on 77 WABC, positioning herself as a quintessential New Yorker and a staunch advocate for the city’s enduring grandeur despite its modern challenges. The program functions as a fast-paced variety showcase, weaving together Adams’ sharp-tongued personal commentary, a deep-dive interview with British illusionist Jamie Allen, and a flurry of celebrity gossip from the National Board of Review awards. Central to the text is the theme of professional mastery, explored through Allen’s technical dedication to magic and Adams’ own storied tenure at the New York Post.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Adams explores the career and creative process of Jamie Allan, a renowned British magician currently performing his show Amaze in New York. The conversation moves chronologically, detailing Allan's early start at age five influenced by his show business parents and his evolution into a record-breaking performer who integrates technology with traditional illusion. Allan provides a rare look behind the curtain, explaining that he designs tricks by starting with the desired ending and navigating the technical challenges of touring a large-scale production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Adams provides a sharp-tongued, nostalgic look at the shifting landscape of New York City and modern culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, professional hand model Jorge Torres discusses the disciplined lifestyle and physical maintenance required to sustain a career in "parts" modeling. He details a rigorous regimen involving multiple weekly manicures, constant moisturization, and the protective use of gloves to prevent injury or weather damage. Beyond personal care, Torres explains the high-pressure nature of commercial production, where his hands must execute precise movements for major food and luxury brands. The conversation highlights the niche industry standards for hand aesthetics, such as "ethnically ambiguous" skin tones and the necessity of maintaining steady, caffeine-free hands for the camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy talks with CEO of Canyon Ranch, Mark Rivers. They discuss wellness and what people can find if they stay at a Canyon Ranch resort. https://www.canyonranch.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Cindy Adams Show, Cindy starts the show talking about the replacement of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and what it means for New York City. She later talks with Mark Rivers, CEO of Canyon Ranch, about wellness and running the #1 wellness resort in the Americas. https://www.canyonranch.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Adams does a best of show to close out 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this best of episode, Cindy speaks to Brett Alters, F. Murray Abraham and cost of Christmas past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy talks with George Smith, a Christmas tree seller, about his business and the importance of buying a tree for the holidays. https://nyctreeshop.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Cindy Adams Show, Cindy starts the show talking about the incoming danger of Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City. She later talks with George Smith, a Christmas tree seller about his business and the importance of having a tree for the holidays. She wraps up the show comparing prices from 1932 to now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R. David Robinson comes on to talk to Cindy about life as a Santa Claus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary journalist Cindy Adams gives her thoughts on the state of New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy chats with actor F. Murray Abraham about The Queen of Versailles, Amadeus, the state of politics and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Cindy Adams Show, Cindy starts the show talking about the previous mayors of New York City. She later interviews actor F. Murray Abraham about his show The Queen of Versailles and his experience with his craft. She wraps up the show with thoughts on Russia and a few other headline stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy talks with opera coach Derrick Goff. He talks about vocal techniques, teaching opera and he even sings a little too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices