Creator, Writer, Narrator & Producer
About Tim
The sole creator of “The People’s Republic of Astoria.”
Tim Donovan is a 15-year resident of Astoria, Queens. A former freelance journalist, his work has appeared in outlets such as Salon, VICE, AlterNet, and elsewhere.
For a decade, Tim worked as a server & bartender at Mar’s Restaurant, an oyster & cocktail bar on 34th Ave. in Astoria.
In 2025, he volunteered extensively for Zohran Mamdani’s primary campaign and got to witness a once-in-a-lifetime political campaign up close.
This project is the outcome of that experience.
It is his first podcast.
The People’s Republic of Astoria is written, narrated, and produced by Tim Donovan. Music by Pyrosion. Full credits and licensing information available on the Credits & Licenses page.
— Tim Donovan, Astoria, Queens