Ed Koch
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ed Koch has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know. In the episode "Graffiti: So Cool It’s A Pillar of Hip Hop" on Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark references Ed Koch while discussing the cultural impact of graffiti in New York City. Koch's influence as a mayor during the rise of hip hop culture is highlighted, showcasing how his administration interacted with the art form.
Edward Irving Koch was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and was mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. A popular figure, Koch rode the New York City Subway and stood at street corners greeting passersby with the slogan "How'm I doin'?"
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Role | Former Mayor of New York City |
| Affiliation | City of New York |
| Field | Politics |
| Active | 20th century |
Who talks about Ed Koch on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Ed Koch; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Graffiti: So Cool It’s A Pillar of Hip Hop | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
- Selects: Rockettes: Still Kicking After All These Years | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is Ed Koch mentioned alongside?
Ed Koch is most often mentioned alongside Stuff You Should Know, Little Chuck and Jennifer Jones.
Mentioned together: Stuff You Should Know, Little Chuck, Jennifer Jones, women of color, Roxyettes, SPONSOR BREAK ("we'll be back right after this"), objectification of women, nutritionist, video game, United Service Organizations