Cape May Locals Podcast

This morning on Locals of Cape May we had the distinct honor of hosting the City of Cape May's newly appointed Police Chief. A man whose slogan will be, "Come to Cape May on Vacation don't leave on probation." Sit down and get to know the man Dekon Fashaw Sr. you'll be glad you did. Many thanks to newly appointed Chief Dekon Fashaw Sr. of the Cape May Police Department for joining The Locals for this week's episode. Listen in to hear about how he got his start in law enforcement 25+ years ago, how he views the current challenges that the community faces, and how he plans to guide the police force into the future.

The Hosts of the Locals sit down with Gene Summers to discuss the philanthropy of The Impact Club of Cape May County. How you can join, help, donate, etc. Such a great concept. We also discuss local issues and COVID travel and vaccinations. Listen and download at your convenience.

The Cape May Locals sit down with Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock, Councilwoman Lorraine Baldwin, and Manager, Mike Voll. We discuss everything from Open Container Laws to construction of the new Cape May Fire Hall. Listen or download at your leisure.

Talking brews and more with your Locals. Guests Brendan Sciarra owner and Tony Cunha of Mudhen Brewery, sit down a lift a pint with Brady, Joe, Ed, and Michael (water) and talk about local topics. Listen, download, and enjoy podcast # 129.

The Cape May Locals sit down this morning and digest the Cape May Election results. The Mayor's race, council, and the public safety building are all discussed.

A smaller group of your locals visits Cape May Brewery. Brady and Ed and Tom sit down with Chris Costello the Tasting Room General Manager. They chat about how the pandemic affected operations and what is in store for the future. Listen and download.

The Locals go on location to Cape May Winery for the 125th Podcast. Our guest Toby Craig, co-owner, and Winemaker Michael Mitchell join the hosts of the Locals to talk and "sample" wine and discuss otherworldly topics of interest. Assistant winemaker Jackson Sole is also featured.

Your Locals sit down with Lenny Larkin, President of the Cape May County Police Benevolent Association. who discusses the importance of ONE (1) Public Safety Building is to the Cape May Police and Fire departments. Tune in and listen to this important topic as it pertains to Ordinance number 392-2020

In the second installment of the Candidates show, the Locals sit down with incumbent Mayoral candidate Chuck Lear and Deputy Mayor and Council candidate Patricia Hendricks. We ask tough questions and get answers. What is important to these two? What issues are close to their hearts? Listen, download, and share views on the platforms and important issues. Make intelligent decisions on this important election in Cape May City.

The Locals release the first interview with Mayoral candidate Zack Mullock and Council candidate Chris Bezaire up close and personal. We ask tough questions and get responses. The candidates share their views of existing projects and discuss what they would do differently. Tune in and download to listen and make intelligent decisions on this important election in Cape May City.

Your locals Ed, Joe, Wendy and John sit down with the founder of the Nauti Spirits Distillery. Mr. Miller gives us history on the distillery's inception. Are the grounds haunted? How much hand sanitizer did they produce during the pandemic? These questions and an update on the hospitality business from John and Wendy all with in one jam packed episode. Details on the upcoming Jazz festival the first weekend in October too.

The Locals Episode 120 "Rotary Park" 9/10/2020 by Cape May Locals

The Locals Episode 119 "Smeltzer And Sons Feed Supply" 9/1/2020 by Cape May Locals

One of Cape May Court House's most popular retail stores for 30 years, Smeltzer & Sons Feed Supply hosted The Locals on September 1st. Lots of history and interesting talk on this popular spot. We also touched on the Cape May mayor's and city council races and indoor dining starting September 4th. Hear the podcast on the Locals of Cape May page or the Cape May Live page, also available on the Sound Cloud app, I-Tunes or at harpoonsonthebay.com.

One of Cape May Court House's most popular retail stores for 30 years, Smeltzer & Sons Feed Supply hosted The Locals on September 1st. Lots of history and interesting talk on this popular spot. We also touched on the Cape May mayor's and city council races and indoor dining starting September 4th. Hear the podcast on the Locals of Cape May page or the Cape May Live page, also available on the Sound Cloud app, I-Tunes or at harpoonsonthebay.com.

The Local's talk show, all about Cape May and the area was at Swain's Hardware, (likely the oldest retail store in Cape May) on August 25th and we chatted with Rick Swain about the history of the store along with some other good tidbits. We also touched on the rental season at the Jersey Shore for September and October, why are some of our plants not blooming this summer, the annual salary of a N.J. lifeguard, the Monomoy life-saving boat on display at the Cape May State Park at Cape May Point, how did the term 'Shoobies' come about, the Nathaniel Foster House being restored, jury trials to resume in September and the new Rio Grande Park slated for an October opening and a little bit more, always interesting.

The Locals of Cape May are on the beach again. This time at Cape May Beach Patrol Headquarters on Grant Street. Ed, Tom, Brady, and Michael with sound by Tom Hogan. The show discusses the latest happenings and COVID updates. Listen for comments from a long-time listener from Pittsburgh Pa. He stopped by while on vacation. Will he share the secret of the Merion Inn potato cup?

The Locals on the beach again in front of Cape May Beach Patrol Headquarters on Grant Street in Beautiful Cape May New Jersey. Listen or download Episode 117 with Brady, Ed, Joe, and Michael. With professional sound editor Tom Hogan. Listen for comments from a long time listener from Pittsburgh who stopped by for the recording.

Your Locals hosts discuss extensively the Governor's halt on opening inside dining on July 2nd, group outings including fireworks and more, plus Cape May Mac Director & CEO, Jody Alessandrine is our special guest. Cover photo, left to right, John Cooke, Ed McDonough, Michael Clark, Joe McLaughlin, Wendy Collins, seated, Sound & Editing Guy, Tom Hogan.

The Locals of Cape May podcast recorded on location at Bella Vida Cafe in West Cape May with Ed McDonough, Joe McLauglin, Michael Clark and John Cooke. Sound by Tom Hogan. We are joined by owner Jeanne Monge of Bella Vida as we discuss everything related to Cape May. Including recent elections, COVID and breaking news. Originally broadcast on @WCFA_FM

With only 5 weeks till Memorial Day weekend, where do Cape May and the area stand in this pandemic? Join 'The Local's talk radio milestone episode #100 with special guests, Cape May Mayor, Chuck Lear, Cape May City Manager, Jerry Inderwies, Lower Twp. Mayor, Frank Sippel, and Lower Twp. Police Chief, Bill Mastriana...on Wcfa,101.5, and our stream is back up (Thank you Tom Hogan) at capemayradio.org.

Cape May Locals airing on WCFA 101.5 FM (Stream unavailable ) and on this our Podcast and iTunes platform. The Locals are joined on this episode by Cape May City Manager Jerry Inderwiese and Police Chief Anthony Marino. We get an up-to-the minute update on the recent executive order for closing the beach and promenade. Your locals for this episode include Ed McDonough, Brady Shoenrock, Wendy Collins, Joe Mclaughlin, Michael Clark and John Cooke. Tune in or download this important issue about Covid-19 recorded virtually using Zoom.

Up to date information on Coronavirus as it pertains to Cape May. Your Locals are joined by City of Cape May Manager Jerry Inderwiese and Fire Chief Alex Coulter. Is there a plan to close Cape May beaches and promenade? What precautions are being taken to protect Police and Fire crews responding to calls? This program was recorded remotely using Zoom as your locals practice social distancing.

This our 95th episode of the Cape May Locals your hosts are gathering from their socially separate locations via online tele-conference. Using the latest technology, John, Wendy, Joe, Brady and Michael Clark are joined by Cape May Mayor Chuck Lear. We discuss the latest and evolving Covid-19 events affecting Cape May and surrounding communities. What changes, and what patience is required. Normally aired on WCFA-lp

Chris Blakley is our guest on the show. Chris was recently appointed Ambassador by NASA for community events and education. Chris shares his passion for educating about space, astronomy and rocket launches. Your hosts Ed, Joe, Michael, Brady, Wendy, and John delve into local issues. Tom Hogan provides expert sound engineering.

In this episode, 92, Joe, Mike, Tom & Ed discuss the Cape May Firehouse, additional parking off Elmira Street and the new Beach Tag...plus, our adorable guest, Cape May Point's Neva Sachar and her stories on her career with celebrities and television.

We welcome back Wendy on our 91st episode, The locals talk about, well everything from politics to parking. The ho-hum lifestyle of Cape May in the winter. How there is nothing to do on a Saturday night. Not!!! Tune in and listen to an engaging radio discussion of how we get by in the winter down the shore. Sound engineering by Tom Hogan Sound.

In our 90th episode, the Locals get political ( for us). We discuss President Trump's upcoming Wildwood visit. Van Drew's defection and chances for reelection and how that affects local party politics. Mark Kulkowitz joins us to tell us about a nostalgic baseball weekend in April to commemorate the anniversary of the Negro Baseball league. This is a jam-packed hour with your hosts. Stream on www.capemayradio.org.

The Smithsonian’s Water/Ways exhibition dives into water--an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically. Gretchen Whitman of the Nature Center brings us through the exhibit on display at the Cape May Lewes Ferry Building. This wonderful interactive exhibit is on display through the New Year. Join Ed McDonough, Brady Shoenrock, John Cooke and Mike Porch of CMLF. Tom Hogan provides sound engineering.

The Locals have an encore visit with Jerry Tarrant and Wayne Adams who are laser-focused on the restoration of CG-36538. A Cypress hulled vessel styled after the boat in the movie the Finest Hours. Listen in to hear about the local connections to members of the famous USCG Station Chatham rescue. The Locals also discuss local election results and are visited by Jim Ridgeway, President of the Cape May Chamber of Commerce.

Recorded at Uncle Bills on October 9th this episode is a life saving show. Mayor Chuck Lear and Deputy Mayor Patricia Hendricks discuss he Opioid epidemic and measures in place to help people find help when dealing with addiction. We are then joined by Jerry Tarrant and Wayne Adams, a Coast Guard retired Master Chief. Jerry and Wayne are actively involved in restoring a Coast Guard Lifesaving boat. Previously deployed in Ocean City New Jersey where Wayne was its last commanding officer. The Boat one of five left out of hundreds is the same type of boat seen in the movie The Finest Hours. Tune in for this informative show and learn how you can play a role in both critical subjects.

Your Locals joined musicians Barry Tischler, Tom Naglee Jr and Dale Barth along with Susan Tischler (not pictured) and President Debbie Barth of BID, Business Improvement District for a fun show of music and Cape May news! Hear it on Wcfa, 101.5 or stream at capemayradio.org. / Underwritten by Cape Assist, Uncle Bill's Pancake House, Exit Zero Filling Station Restaurant, Coldwell Banker-Sol Needles Real Estate, The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar and Harpoon's on the Bay.

On this perfect beach morning of July 29th, 'The Locals' talk radio show interviewed Cape May Lifeguard Captain Geoff Rife. This very well has to be one of our top 3 shows, if not the best yet. It's a very educational show. What's the day of a lifeguard? What do they have to go thru to make as a lifeguard? How does the system work when there's an emergency happening? Has there ever been a drowning during lifeguard hours? How old do you have to be to be a lifeguard and how long can you stick around? What's the #1 complaint they hear from beachgoers? How do they prepare for an extremely hot day? Has there ever been a shark bite victim? What's the lowdown as far as sharks go in Cape May? We also discussed beach etiquette and even where did the word lifeguard originate? This show is jammed packed with good stuff, don't miss it, especially if you love going to the beach in Cape May. This show, episode #81 will only be available on our stream until further notice.

This week on WCFA the Locals sit down with Karen Buckingham and Mike Johnson at the newly opened COHO, short for Court House Brewing Company in Middle Township where our own host Michael Clark is the Mayor. Tune in for a lively discussion about this new venture and the challenges ahead. Note: you might hear some sipping and glasses clinking. Also streaming on CapeMayradio.org

On Episode 66 of the Locals your hosts are joined by Karen Swan, General Manager of Fins Bar and Grille. Karen explains the ownership motivation, in the last 3 years, to give away $90,000 dollars to local charities in the Cape May County area. Fins Sunday Socials, the brain child of owner Jeff Gernitis. We also discuss, topics relevant to the listening area. Tune in on the radio at 101.5 FM or Streaming at www.capemayradio.net Tom Hogan on Sound

"Hip Hip Parade!", it's the WCM Community Christmas Parade Party Show! This is one of the most fun shows of the year that we do with guests stopping by to chat. Tom Hogan, sound and editing. Recorded from the deck of the Victorian Motel Cape May New Jersey Sound by Tom Hogan

'The Locals', John Cooke, Middle Twp. Mayor, Michael Clark and Ed McDonough are with Jim Testa, Representative of the Cape May Municipal Parking Advisory Committee who tells us what they proposed to city council on November 7th. What are the parking options for the residents, employees and visitors for the future? What will the cost to park be? Will we see a parking garage? Tom Hogan, sound and editing.

Cape May Locals recorded November 7th the day after the mid-term elections. Your hosts, Ed McDonough, Brady Shoenrock and John Cooke discuss the outcome of local elections, including the disparaging way Lower Township treated a Star and Wave reporter. Conditions at WCFA radio station and the financial rescue of the station's transmitter by the generous folks at Coldwell Banker Realty. Sound engineer Tom Hogan.

Your locals visit the Mad Batter and Carrol Villa Hotel and visit with Kyle and Mark Kulkowitz (via telephone) and discuss their annual tradition of honoring our veterans with hospitality, lodging and meals. On this episode we also delve into the impending legislation regarding breweries and distilleries. How will it affect liquor licensing for years to come. Sound by Tom Hogan, Your locals for this podcast are Ed McDonough, John Cooke Brady Shoenrock. Help us honor veterans by listening and sharing.

Sandy Nickel, Clare Juechter from Historic Cold Spring Village shared tales of the paranormal with author Craig McManus. Craig has written 5 books including the Ghosts of Cape May. Susan Krysiak from the Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities joins your hosts Ed McDonough, Brady Shoenrock along with Joe McLaughlin and Michael Clark for this spooky edition of the Locals.

Your Locals bring you another important episodes of the year. In our 59th Show Part II, we sit down with 2 more Candidates for City Council in Cape May. We discuss ideas on Parking, Redevelopment and public safety. Incumbent Deputy Mayor Shaine Meier and Captain Mark Di Santo sit down with us. Tune in and listen

Your Locals bring you what may be one of the most important episodes of the year. In our 59th Show we sit down with 3 Candidates for City Council in Cape May. We discuss ideas on Parking, Redevelopment and public safety. Zack Mullock, Stacy Sheehan, and John Van de Vaarst join the locals recorded at Harpoons on the Bay for this critically important episode. Photo credit Ginny Murray and Sound engineer Tom Hogan.

This episode sees the return of 'The Barometer' of Cape May, John Cooke! Our guest is Cape May Councilwoman, Patricia Hendricks and one of our hosts, Cape May Deputy Mayor, Shaine Meier joins us as well. Discussion is on the upcoming November election, remembering 9/11 and John will let you know 'What's Cooke-ing'.

Join the Locals of Cape May as we sit down with the Mid Atlantic Center for Arts and Humanities and get a real history lesson from Bob Heinly. We discuss Fire Control Tower No. 23; New Jersey’s last remaining restorable World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles, playing a major part in coastal defenses.

Join the Locals, broadcasting from Cape May Distillery with J. Lee from the distillery & Brian Shipley of Cape May County Brew Tours. Ed McDonough, Joe McLaughlin, Brady Shoenrock Jeff Barnd & Middle Twp. Mayor Michael Clark as they sit down and discuss tourism features of distilleries and breweries.

'The Locals', Jeff Barnd, MIddle Twp. Mayor Michael Clark, Joe McLaughlin & Ed McDonough, talk with CM Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director Doreen Talley about the first Job Fair and Laurie Taylor, Cape May Director of Marketing and Terry Brown with upcoming city events including this season's concert series at Convention Hall.

Lower Twp. Police Chief Bill Mastriana, Lower Twp. Police Officer Eric Coombs and Councilman David Perry sat down with the Locals to discuss the controversial new walk-way along the bay in NCM, where construction is underway. Forget the rumors, hear the facts, anything & everything you need to know about this project is on this show. Hosted by Ed McDonough, Jeff Barnd, Michael Clark and Joe McLaughlin. Tom Hogan sound engineer making it all sound good.

The Locals with Ed McDonough, Jeff Barnd, Joe McLaughlin, Brady Schoenrock and John Cooke sit down with Officer Eric Coombs LTPD of the Law Enforcement United Tour and Susan Krysiak of the Mid Atlantic Center for Arts and Humanities updates us on events and news surrounding MAC. Tune in for this informative and engaging talk radio format. We tackle ghosts of the Physick Estate. Who has seen em and who hasn't.

Recorded at Cape May City Hall with Mayor Lear. Deputy Mayor Shaine Meier discussing the state of Cape May affairs. Together we look back on 2017 and discuss the challenges that lie ahead.

Recorded at the Mad Batter 'The Locals' sit down with Licensed bar and restaurant owners to get their take on ABC regulations affecting them. We also discuss whether Micro Breweries and Distilleries are at an advantage with less regulation and lower cost licensing. weigh in with your comments. Listen or download this lively discussion Originally broadcast on Wcfa-lp.org

The Locals' with Ed McDonough, Tom Hogan, John Cooke & Jeff Barnd, recorded live from the Victorian Motel for the 52nd Annual WCM Christmas Parade, streamed at wcfa-lp.org