City Confidants

What do your doorman, bartender, barber — or even your building’s super — really know about you? Spoiler: more than you think. In City Confidants, comedian and host Dustin Hempstead sits down with the people who stand closest to our lives — but furthest from the spotlight. From late-night lobby stories to bar-stool confessions, this podcast offers a funny, honest, and sometimes jaw-dropping look at the human side of city living. Each episode opens a different door into the rhythms of New York: the doorman who’s seen every guest, the bartender who knows your drink order and your drama, the barber who hears more secrets than a therapist, the supers, concierges, and other everyday gatekeepers who quietly hold the city together. It’s a celebration of connection, trust, and the small moments that make urban life feel human. Laugh, cringe, and recognize yourself in the stories told by the people who really know your business. Because in this city, the walls have ears — and the City Confidants are finally talking.