Undiscarded: Stories of New York is a podcast about objects from New York City. They are objects that tell incredible stories, like a burnt-out light bulb for instance. It's no ordinary light bulb. It once illuminated The Statue of Liberty's famous torch! A Lady Liberty custodian donated it to New York's City Reliquary Museum. Lovers of The Big Apple or the story behind its relics find a great listen in this podcast. The podcast lets listeners discover history through these objects from the past.

Podcast host Tania Mohammad sits down with museum directors to discuss these objects. From Brooklyn to Queens, she talks with local historians and museum workers. Her considered tone moves listeners. She helps them become awestruck about items that fortunately weren't thrown away. Listeners who don't already may grow to love New York after hearing the history of these objects.

In one episode, Mohammad sits down with City Reliquary Museum founder Dave Herman. They discuss Lady Liberty's old burnt-out light bulb. Herman shares the story behind the object in his tiny Brooklyn gallery. It's a light bulb once pocketed by a longtime custodian who often sneaked up into the torch to gaze upon the city. Undiscarded: Stories of New Yorklisteners learn about the owners of these objects' lives. Fascinating details include the custodian of Lady Liberty's light bulb. He got caught sneaking up to the torch. Listeners hear what consequences he faced and how he kept this precious object.

There are stories behind mannequins, stuffed alligators, and tags from domesticated pigeon feet. Mohammad uncovers interesting stories from the New-York Historical Society to small galleries. The Undiscarded: Stories of New York podcast highlights the obscure. It also tantalizes its audience with curious tales. It's a satisfying listen for inquisitive listeners eager to discover intriguing history. New episodes premiere several times a month.