They Had Fun: New York City Stories

On this week's season seven finale episode, media professional, Chris, tells us about going out on New Year's Eve Eve to a pool party at the Grace Hotel- Cirque du Soleil, Catholic radio DJs, and sauna hookups all included! Check out Chris on InstagramHave fun like Chris?Donate to Planned Parenthood NYCThis week's Rachel's Rec: walking Manhattan top to bottom!We'll be back on November 13th, don't forget about us!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, partner of The Commodore, Lucas Walters, tells us about the 2003 Blackout and how he made the most of it by meeting friends in front of their school, walking the bridge to BK, doing shrooms in Williamsburg, walking along the East River waterfront and then heading to Park Slope as the sun came up!Check out Lucas on Instagram and The CommodoresHave fun like Lucas?Donate to ROARThis week's Rachel's Recs: Tommy Cheese & XanaduWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, founder of Tink Media, Lauren Passell, tells us about a Halloween night when her then crush (now husband) drunkenly disappeared in a bear custom and she had to traverse the city to find him!Check out Lauren on InstagramHave fun like LaurenDonate to the LES Girls Clubpic of Lauren and her husband on Halloween night!This week's Rachel's Recs: Sen Saigon & The LocavoreWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, author and humorist, Brett Leveridge, tells us about the time he joked his way into Annie Leibovitz doing a photo shoot with him in the streets of New York for free!Check out Cladrite Radio, Marxfest, and Brett's bookHave fun like Brett?Donate to Bowery MissionThis week's Rachel's Recs: Flushing Ave bike path & Subway Time appWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, Artistic Director of the Gene Frankel Theatre, Thomas R. Gordon, tells us about attending a Shakespeare celebration at the famed Players Club that ends with a members-only jaunt in Gramercy Park!Check out Thomas on InstagramHave fun like ThomasDonate to The Gene Frankel Theatre at 24 Bond ArtsThis week's Rachel's Recs: Deux Chats & The Wallace HotelWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, the founder of Pike, Brandon Heard, tells us about attending the premiere party for his new app at a once-closed New York hotspot. DJ's, swag bags, after parties, and a BK Bridge taxi ride home...Check out Brandon and Pike on InstagramHave fun like BrandonDonate to Friends of The Upper East SideThis week's Rachel's Recs: Abraço & March & KarmaWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, New York City firefighter, Alex Porta, tells us about a July 4th celebration on the roof of a Bushwick loft that includes guests from skateboarders to landlords, to children living in the building, to the FDNY, all enjoying the fireworks together!Check out Alex on InstagramHave fun like Alex?Donate to Friends Of FirefightersThis week's Rachel's Recs: Volunteering with New York Cares, Riding the FerryWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, artist and writer, Zach Grear, tells us about a summer day spent day-drinking through Brooklyn that ends with a live New Order concert and a makeout sesh!Check out Zach on InstagramHave fun like ZachDonate to The Leslie-Lohman Museum of ArtThis week's Rachel's Recs: US Open & Saraghina CaffeWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, bar manager and co-host of the FOH podcast, Kelly Sullivan, tells us about the time she made a day of going to The Rockaways with no plans, and wound up on a party subway car home! Check out Kelly and FOH on InstagramHave fun like KellyDonate to RWCFThis weeks Rachel’s Recs: St. Jardim & grace landWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, actress trapped in a corporate marketer's body, Tanya Fazal, tells us about the time she went to a bar to apply for a job, struck up a convo with a patron, went to a concert with him instead, and found out that new friend was Micheal Imperioli!Check out Tanya on InstagramHave fun like Tanya? Donate to La MamaThis week's Rachel's Recs: Summer Streets and The Crosby BarWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, 85-year-old TikTok star and author, Annie Korzen, tells us about growing up in New York City and about the time she stumbled on a street fair on the Upper West Side filled with people dancing in the street to music from none other than Tito Puente!Check out Annie on TikTokHave fun like Annie? Donate to the B+ FoundationBuy Annie's book!!This week's Rachel's Recs: Summer Streets & The Commodore IIWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's season seven premiere, actor and voiceover artist, Joe Petersen, tells us about about taking the "10" theme of his 30th birthday to extremes. Including beers in Prospect Park, a scavenger hunt, dive bars in Brooklyn, new friends, random tattoos, and more!Check out Joe on InstagramHave fun like JoeDonate to Broadway CaresThis week's Rachel's Recs: our Season Seven Premiere Party tomorrow & TongWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

PLEASE fill out our subscription survey!! Would love to hear from YOU.On this week's episode, beverage director at Virginia's, Clay Sears, tells us about getting called on stage to perform at Mercury Lounge during a Little Stranger sold-out show! Check out Clay on Instagram & at Virginia's and Romeo'sHave fun like ClayDonate to ROAR New YorkVideo of Clay performing at the show!This week's Rachel's Recs: Aldo Sohm Wine Bar & Greenacre ParkWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, manager at Alex Mill, Camryn Self, tells us about waking up early with all her clothes on and deciding to make the most of it by heading out to the Brooklyn Bridge... with a few surprise experiences and guests along the way!Check out Camryn on InstagramHave fun like Camryn?Donate to The Brooklyn Bridge ParkThis week's Rachel's Recs: The Conservatory Garden & Barney GreengrassAnd the Rachel's Recs Google Map!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, singer and songwriter, Emmy Jo, tells us about having a childhood dream come true of attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!Check out Emmy Jo on Instagram and her music on SpotifyHave fun like Emmy JoDonate to Kids Rock for KidsThis week's Rachel's Recs: a CitiBike Story & a Croatian Supper ClubEmmy Jo at the parade with her husband & with friendsWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, student and aspiring journalist, Tammy Frieson, tells us about spending her budget for the week on tickets to see Catherine Russell at Birdland Jazz with friends! Check out Tammy on InstagramHave fun like TammyDonate to The Center for Reproductive RightsThis week's Rachel's Recs: Anabel Basin & Noguchi MuseumWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, founder of NWCMR, Megan Keaveny, tells us about starting a lovely New York City day with an IUD appointment and deciding to make a day of it by getting drinks with her crush, rooftop hangs with friends, a new outfit, a run-in with dudewithsign, and ending with a James Hype show at Schimanski in Williamsburg!Check out Meg on Instagram and NWCMRHave fun like MegDonate to Open PathOrder from NWCMR's first drop!This week's Rachel's Recs: Bar Blondeau & Union Pizza WorksWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, comedian and NYC it girl, Marley Gotterer, tells us about starting a night out at a friend's parent's brownstone, heading to Stonewall to keep the party going, and then attending a sex party in Chelsea!Check out Marley on Instagram and her show Marley's Mind at Knitting FactoryHave fun like Marley?Donate to Cecilia's Legacy FundThis week's Rachel's Recs: Derek Eller, 47 Canal, Island, Magenta Plains & ForgetmenotWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, artist, Bryony Ella, tells us about taking a long, unplanned walk throughout downtown Manhattan to honor her mother's life with stops for lunch, street musician performances, a Guinness, shopping, and an unexpected, mysterious run-in on the bridge back home!Check out Bryony on Instagram and her project Melting MetropolisHave fun like BryonyDonate to We Act Join one of Bryony's upcoming art walks!This week's Rachel's Recs: Lucali, Mano's, Ops, Louie & Ernie's, & Arturo'sWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳

On this week's episode, actress, intimacy director, and artist, Elaine Bell, tells us about getting to attend one of her idol's Broadway dance classes shortly after moving to the city!Check out Elaine on Instagram and at Don't Tell Mama on April 2ndHave fun like ElaineDonate to The National Queer TheatreThis week's Rachel's Rec: Wine Week!What did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website 🥳