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New Jersey Is The World is a loose, hilarious, loving exploration of America's greatest and strangest state. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Jersey Is The World


    • Jan 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 202 EPISODES

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    The New Jersey Is The World podcast is a delightful and entertaining show that transports listeners straight into the heart of the Garden State. As someone who grew up in Somerville but now resides in Maine, this podcast serves as a fantastic nostalgic reminder of my New Jersey roots. The hosts have an excellent rapport, and their banter never fails to bring a smile to my face. I found myself weeping with laughter during the transportation episode, which showcased the incredible comedic talent of the team behind this podcast.

    One of the best aspects of The New Jersey Is The World podcast is its ability to capture the essence of life in New Jersey. Whether it's discussing beloved shopping malls like Paramus or sharing stories of wild summer nights, each episode highlights the unique and often quirky aspects of growing up in the state. Listening to this podcast feels like sitting down with old friends and reminiscing about all our favorite memories from back home.

    While there are countless strengths to this podcast, one potential drawback is its narrow focus on New Jersey-centric topics. It may not appeal as strongly to listeners who are not familiar with or connected to the state. Additionally, some episodes may feel more relatable to those who grew up in New Jersey rather than those who are simply curious about its culture.

    In conclusion, The New Jersey Is The World podcast is an absolute gem for anyone who has ties to the Garden State or simply enjoys hilarious storytelling. Even though I now live in Maine, it keeps me tied to my NJ roots and reminds me why life is so great in that wonderful state. The hosts' genuine love for their home shines through every episode, making it a joyous listen for both natives and those who simply appreciate good humor and fascinating anecdotes about life in New Jersey.



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    Latest episodes from New Jersey Is The World

    unclefloydisnotunclefloyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 0:50


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    NJITW Finale Live from Smodcastle Cinemas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 92:24


    In our final episode, it's our honor to bring you a ramshackle, funny, all over the map trivia contest LIVE in front of a sold out crowd at Kevin Smith's Smodcastle Cinemas. For just about a half decade we've discussed the glorious state of New Jersey in all its forms. Sometimes the podcast has even been good. We've had a lot of fun and hope you have too. This trivia contest isn't only consumable for NJITW listeners, but if you've listened along the way it enhances the fun. Featuring all the NJITW mainstays and including guest appearances from not one but TWO Jersey devils, Kerri Sullivan, Jeremy Schneider, Hebba (who is that?), and music from one of the true champions of New Jersey, John Cozz. (Including the debut of his collab with Chris Gethard, Lord Let Me Die In Essex County.)Seriously, thanks for hanging with us all these years. A lot of people have told us we helped them out during the pandemic and it's been such a joy to hang, connect with old friends, create a community along the way, and celebrate this place in the process.CARMANOOCH LIVES! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Final Gagootz: Part One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 40:24


    Here's our final pass through all of YOUR voicemails, sincerely our favorite part of the NJITW experience. We're happy to have one final round of voicemails, some ridiculous, some conversation provoking, some by deranged realtors, some sentimental. This half is going out on the free feed with a Turnpike Tier exclusive section to follow.There's only like 4 tickets left to the show at Smodcastle this Saturday!  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chasing Chasing Amy with Sav Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 86:37


    As you might know by now, early last year, Andrea and Jodie Bergen County started a podcast called The Watchers, where they watch and review movies and tv (often but not always about New Jersey). This week, they interviewed Sav Rodgers, a filmmaker whose documentary Chasing Chasing Amy caught their attention earlier this year. The title alone should tell you why we've decided to release that episode here on New Jersey Is the World.Chasing Chasing Amy is a heartfelt, funny, and deeply personal documentary that explores identity, queer representation, cinematic influence, and our evolving relationship with pop culture. In this episode of The Watchers, Sav Rodgers shares how the film started as a quest to understand Chasing Amy's complicated connection to the LGBTQ+ community but grew into something much more meaningful. They dig into the behind-the-scenes process, from shooting interviews in people's homes and on windy rooftops to how key editing choices helped shape the narrative, all guided by Sav's strict “No Bullsh*t” policy. Along the way, they discuss Kevin Smith's magnetic presence, the impact of queer narratives, and the importance of authentic storytelling.Keep up with Sav Rodgers and Chasing Chasing Amy on Instagram.Here's where you can see Chasing Chasing Amy in theaters: It's really very goodWatch Sav's TedTalk - Sav Rodgers: The Rom-Com That Saved My Life Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Deep Dive: Medford Lakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 35:02


    Dylan from The Lower Aetna stuck around to give us the expert insider opinion on Medford Lakes! This focuses on one of the specific communities in South Jersey, with a hyper-focus on the Canoe Carnival, an annual tradition of Medford Lakes that sounds delightful, intense, and strange. This is one of the best deep dives EVER!  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: Dylan from The Lower Aetna

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 43:38


    The Lower Aetna is a band that recently released PINE, an album that evokes Springsteen, outlaw country, Gaslight Anthem, all while telling stories of queer longing in the Pine Barrens. It rules so hard and you can find it at https://theloweraetna.bandcamp.com/album/pineWe were lucky to talk with Dylan from The Lower Aetna about how these songs came to be, how growing up in Medford Lakes affected his songwriting, why buffalo sauce is secretly a very popular Jersey foodway, and much, much more.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NJITW Book Club: Welcome Home, Caroline Kline with Courtney Preiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 67:01


    Welcome to our third installment of the Officially Unofficial New Jersey Is the World book club. This time, Andrea and Kerri read Welcome Home, Caroline Kline. It's a very Jersey book about a young woman who–in the middle of some life upheaval–returns to her hometown to fill in for her dad on the local men's softball league. It features everything we love here: Jersey families, Jersey music, the Jersey shore, Jersey bagels. It's seriously all in there. And we were so lucky to talk with the book's author, Courtney Preiss. We talked about writing characters who feel SO real, representing Asbury Park and The Stone Pony, creating the world's most Jersey mascot, and so much more. It's a great conversation about a really great book. Excited for folks to hear this episode and to read Welcome Home, Caroline Kline.More info about Welcome Home, Caroline KlineKeep up with Courtney Preiss: @cocogolightlyFind your local indie bookstore:https://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finder Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Camp Crystal Lake and Wild West City

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 51:04


    Last weekend, without any pre-planning, two of our NJITW stalwarts did some very Jersey things: Mike D and his family went to Camp NoBeBosCo, better known to horror fans as Camp Crystal Lake. Geth and his family wound up on an impromptu trip to the legendary Wild West City, and the experience was head spinning. We discuss both in this episode, along with shout outs to the Great Divide campground and the legendary Cliff's Dairy.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    An Audio Tour of the Short Hills Mall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 41:16


    This episode was not planned. Gethard found himself with time to kill and in need of an electric car charger, and the nearest one was at the dreaeded Short Hills mall. Listen as he wanders through the land of the wealthy, in this barely edited audio, mostly marveling at the watch stores. Including that one with a red velvet rope. That one, in particular, was bad. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Oral History of the Stone Pony

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 53:19


    Kerri and Andrea are back, talking with another Jersey author! This time around, they're chatting with Nick Corsaniti, New York Times correspondent and author of I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony. They dive into the book's exploration of Asbury Park's music scene, its unique culture, and its rich New Jersey history. They talk writing process, anecdotes from the iconic venue, and what it was like giving Bruce Springsteen a deadline. It's a fun and fascinating discussion that complements a really fantastic book.Pick up I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony - Nick Corasaniti Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: Scot from SNK Pedals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 90:56


    Mike D was able to sit down with Scot DeBockler the founder and everything else of NJ's iconic SNK Pedals. They discuss what it's like to start a business in NJ, the important role that NJ has played in the history of music gear and of course a very nerdy exploration of guitar pedals and amps. All the music fans out there are going to love this one.As a thank you for all the support over the years Scot shared a discount code for 10% off anything at SNK Pedals & Amplification. Just type ZEPOLE when you check out.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    September Gagootz Part 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 38:52


    First off, a big announcement in this episode. More on that to follow soon.Secondly - your voicemails! Our reactions! Lots of laughs! Lots of reminiscing. Chef Volas! Letters home from camp! Road signs that are inappropriate even for New Jersey. And much, much more!Turnpike tier patrons, you'll get a second dose of these soon including a voicemail from Rick from Bergenfield that set the discussion on fire.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Greatest Voicemail of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 28:13


    As you can see, this was supposed to be an episode of our Patreon-exclusive Garden State Gagootz. It went in a different direction. I couldn't hide this behind a paywall. Don't worry patrons - the new Gagootz is coming soon with some killer voicemails. But in the meantime, enjoy whatever the hell this is.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Club! MAKING THE SCENE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 84:47


    It's finally happening. Andrea has been threatening it for years, and now she's got backup in the form of the great Kerri Sullivan, who our listeners know as the editor of New Jersey Fan Club: Artists and Writers Celebrate the Garden State and the person behind Jersey Collective. This episode is the first installment of our unofficial book club. They're starting with a conversation with Dewar MacLeod about his fantastic book Making the Scene in the Garden State: Popular Music in New Jersey from Edison to Springsteen and Beyond. It's a really fun, accessible, informative look at the various points in space, time, and place that have helped to create and define Jersey's rich, varied relationship with music. They talk about everything from Edison's crappy taste in music, to the club where Bruce really got his start, to visiting the Meatlocker as an adult, and a million things in between. We think you're gonna love this book.Making the Scene in the Garden State: Popular Music in New Jersey from Edison to Springsteen and Beyond - Use discount code RUP30 for 30% off and free shipping.Check out Jersey Collective Reads Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: The Devil and Daisy Dirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 47:49


    The Devil and Daisy is a play. But it's not just a play - it's a play that involves an eight foot tall Jersey Devil puppet and a whole lot of Jersey folklore embedded deep in its roots. In this interview we talk with Alex Dawson and Dan Diana about how this play came to be, their involvement in immersive/grassroots Jersey art, how one makes an eight foot tall Jersey Devil puppet, and much much more.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New Jersey: The Roleplaying Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 104:25


    If you've been with NJITW for a while, you might remember a super brief stint we had way back in August of 2021 with a New Jersey Is the World role-playing game, appropriately titled, New Jersey: The Role Playing Game. It was livestreamed just for our Patreon subscribers, and it only happened three times, so even long-time listeners might have missed it.Well, since it's the 3-year anniversary, we figured it's the perfect time to dust it off and share it with you all. Here's the plan: Today, everyone is getting the first installment. Then, on Thursday, our Patreon subscribers will get the rest. We didn't finish the campaign, but we wrapped up a pretty satisfying (absolutely ridiculous) first arc, so you'll definitely want to hear it all.We've done a bit of editing, but it's still just the original livestream audio, which means you'll catch some crosstalk, on-mic snacking, and various imperfections. But it's really funny, and totally stupid, and we think you're all gonna love it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Vacation Planning for Hebba's Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 56:21


    If you've been listening to the show, you know that Hebba is a woman who asked to intern for us, and to whom we explained that we aren't nearly successful enough to need an intern, BUT she occasionally comes out of nowhere and designs killer episodes of the show even though I literally don't have her contact information. This time, Hebba let us know that she has a friend coming to town. Her friend has some strict parameters on what she wants out of New Jersey. Their base of operations is Bloomfield. The friend has some limits on food that mean it can't just be a "show off the sick food of the Essex County area" trip. And Hebba has asked US to come together to recommend how to show off New Jersey to this friend. I am sure we got some things majorly wrong. I am sure we nailed some others.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: S.P. Sullivan, Crime Reporter at NJ.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 54:29


    On today's episode we have a great interview with none other than S.P. Sullivan, who covers the crime beat at the Star Ledger. He talks us through the Menendez trial, Norcross, the county line, who's now sweating it, in what ways Menendez might be an empathetic figure, and why this state is as shady as it is. It was a true joy and honor talking to Sean, who gave us a real insider view into the crime side of this sometimes sordid state. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bobby Gold Barz Discussion/Garden State Gagootz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 43:04


    We are joined by Jodie Bergen County and Kerri Sullivan as we discuss Bobby Gold Barz, his downfall, what happened, and our quick reactions to this insane year in New Jersey politics. THEN some of your voicemails, from heartfelt to strange to nonsense, and our delighted reactions.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How the NJITW Pork Roll Is Made

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 64:02


    Ever curious about how NJITW actually gets made? Well we know some of you are - because you've asked us. In this episode Andrea and Mike D take you behind the scenes and dig into: the infamous lost episode, NJITW the Role Playing Game, some history from the early days of the show and of course lots of random NJ related tangents.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jersey Dude Jersey Food: Fattal's, Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 54:00


    Don and Geth make their way to Fattal's supermarket in Paterson, where they make their way to both the baklava bar and the brick oven bakery in the back. They take their food down to the Great Falls, and then spend this episode telling you about the incredible experience.FIX THE FUCKIN' FOOTBRIDGE! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: Ryan and Katie from the Hometown Hero Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 79:41


    Have you ever taken a drive through Mendham - and have you ever noticed a sign claiming Mendham was the hometown of the man who invented baseball? What if we told you this was a giant fraud. Did George Washington really sleep here? Did Jackie O actually live here? Seriously, What is going on in Mendham? We're joined by our new friends Ryan and Katie who host the Hometown History podcast to dig into the mysteries of Mendham.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: Martyna Majok, Pulitzer Winning Jersey Playwright

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 76:39


    Martyna Majok is the Pulitzer winning author of many great plays, many of which focus very specifically on Jersey. We talk about Jersey artists, about Belleville and Kearny, about immigrant groups finding each other in this state, and so much more. Seriously, just listen to it, Martyna is so fucking great.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: Chris Payne and NJ Emo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 75:57


    Chris Payne is the author of the book Where Are Your Boys Tonight? The Oral History of Emo's Mainstream Explosion - you will probably not be shocked to hear that this book is VERY heavy on New Jersey content. That being said, upon reading it I think you will be pleasantly surprised to see how much New Jersey was at the core of this massive explosion of underground to mainstream music. It was a joy to talk to Chris about his book, and specifically some of the bands, venues, and moments that tie this era of emo to the Garden State.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NJ Craig's List: An Exploration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 76:13


    On this week's show we ask a simple question: "What's the dumbest/weirdest/most inexplicable stuff to be found on New Jersey Craig's List right now?" This leads, as you imagine, down some real weird rabbit holes as we suss out not just the stuff that is odd at face value, but some other things that are clearly written in coded language. It's also fun to see which towns are producing the real oddball stuff. You will like this episode.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: Anthony DeVito, Jersey Boy: A True Crime Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 39:49


    This week we talk with friend of the show Anthony DeVito, a hilarious comedian and Bloomfield native. He's also currently starring in the off-Broadway show Jersey Boy: A True Crime Story about how he came to find out that his family and organized crime in New Jersey were intertwined. It's a jaw-dropping show, hilarious, smart, and VERY JERSEY. We talk with Anthony about workshopping something so specific and personal, the Edinburgh experience, and how Jersey still brings up tumultuous feelings for him. You can get tickets to the show RIGHT HERE. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Return to Ong's Hat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 61:51


    WARNING: Some listeners may be disturbed by the fact that at no point in this episode do Mike D and Andrea mention diarrhea. This is a diarrhea-free episode. Proceed at your own risk.Longtime subscribers to our Patreon may remember an early episode of South Jersey Is Also the World where Andrea and Gethard went deep into the history of Ong's Hat, a South Jersey ghost town so tiny it doesn't even appear on most maps. Its history is a fascinating one, with debatable origins involving bootlegging and hat-based feuds as well as an early Internet legend regarded by many as the genesis of Alternate Reality Games. Since that episode, Ong's Hat has popped up in a few other places, so we figured it was time for a revisit. While we do discuss the above in some detail, this episode is really about urban legends, how they spread, and why we seem to love them so much more in Jersey. We also discover something about our own history that has the potential to crack this whole Ong's Hat mystery wide open. We need your help on that one though, so have a listen and let us know what you think! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Port Authority: Secret Bathroom, Secret History

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 60:15


    A recent article revealed the existence of a secret super clean bathroom in the well known NYC nightmare commuter hub, Port Authority. Being that Port Authority is a place MANY North Jersey residents know well and have true hatred/fear for, we figured this was a perfect excuse to look not just at the secret bathroom of Port Authority, but the many secrets it holds, both currently and in its storied history.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interview: Kate and Danny Tamberelli

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 59:38


    Kate and Danny Tamberelli are not just a married couple, they're also the co-authors fo the new book Road Trip Rewind, which is great and you should read. The book features characters born in Jersey, much like Danny himself was. Danny was raised in Wyckoff before starring as Little Pete on The Adventures of Pete and Pete, a show Gethard has long argued is actually the most Jersey show of all time. Danny and Kate talk to Chris and Andrea about building creative projects as a married couple, what it's like to star in something so iconic, and most importantly, a secret route from Bergen County to Giants Stadium.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Summer Reading List 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 61:25


    On this episode we give you: some Jersey authors, some Jersey specific writing, some Jersey adjacent books, some historical looks at authors who help set the tone of what Jerseyana is, and a proposed summer comic book book club. ENJOY THE BEACH, YOU CHOOCHES. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mega Gagootz Assemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 46:39


    Your voicemails. The hosts on our mini-network. Like so many of them. WOTown, Andrea, Fanelli, Fierro, HEBBA. The largest gang of gagootz ever assembled, listening to the batshit messages you all have left us in recent months. What beats that? Nothing beats that. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New Jersey Survival Kit (Enter Hebba)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 76:34


    We break down everything you might need for a New Jersey survival kit if you're not from this place. From items you should own to rules you should know to conversations you should be ready to have - if you want to survive in New Jersey, this episode fills you in on everything you need to know about. Whose idea was this? Hebba's idea. Who is Hebba? We legit don't know. But she is here. And everything has changed. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jersey Dude/Jersey Food: Fanny's of Bloomfield/A Glimpse Into Don's Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 56:05


    Ostensibly, this episode reviews Fanny's - an Italian restaurant in the blossoming food hub of Bloomfield. But when Don starts speaking to how he orders for groups, we realize this episode is actually a glimpse into the mind of a mad man. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    An Evening At Home With Bonadooch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 74:23


    Here is real found audio of what it sounds like when Bonadooch comes by your house to watch a Seton Hall game and you shoot the breeze. We turned mics on and gave you exclusive access to the real life sounds of a good old Bonadooch hang at home. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Origins of the New Jersey Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 51:14


    Mike D has recently read up on some of the historical roots of the legends surrounding the New Jersey Devil, the Garden State's most infamous legend. How was Benjamin Franklin involved? Is this all just the hundreds year old result of a smear job campaign directed to one unfortunately targeted family? Were almanacs the fanzines of their day?  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NJ Disasters (The Legend of Willy P)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 73:43


    This episode has some technical disasters. Broken headphones, weird audio, and even right now I'm posting it from the Denver airport where my flight has been delayed over five hours. And that's all fitting because we talk about NJ's greatest disasters throughout this thrilling piece of audio. We are the only podcast on earth that can have a surprisingly touching discussion about the beauty of Morris County land deeds this close in proximity to a bizarre half committed rant about the ghost of William Paterson being summoned by pissing in a bathtub.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Erin Go Fuck Yourself: St Patrick's Day Mayhem in New Jersey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 67:43


    New Jersey is a place of chaos. St. Patrick's Day is a holiday of chaos. New Jersey also has a lot of residents of Irish descent. You will not be shocked to hear that it was very easy for us to find many examples where St. Patrick's Day in New Jersey descended into absolute chaos. You will also not be shocked to hear this one talks a lot about Hoboken. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Small Business Spotlight: Fat Moose Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 57:14


    In this episode we interview Shawn Hendricks, the owner of New Jersey's longest operating comic book store. Located in Whippany, this store is really special, and Sean has a lot of experience and philosophy into what goes into running a kick ass comic book store. On top of that, how does New Jersey's proximity to New York City give it historical ties to comics fandom? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Vin Gopal's Scrapple Factory

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 63:01


    Politics in New Jersey is becoming must see. We're currently embroiled in the "Tammy Murphy versus Andy Kim" Senate primary that's getting nastier by the day. Soon we'll have the governor's race, where Steve Fulop, Ras Baraka, and Steve Sweeney have already joined, with more rumored to be eyeing the prize. It's a crazy time.That made me think: how much do WE here at NJITW know about the structure of NJ politics? I decided to put Nick and Mike (and myself) through some basic state focused civics quizzing for fun, to see where we're at knowledge-wise, and to encourage our listeners to go brush up on their related knowledge as well.Little did I know that at some point we would say a name that would set Bonadooch off on the most Bonadooch tirade this show has ever seen. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Getting to know BONADOOCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 50:18


    Who is the real Bonadooch? The question we get asked the most here at NJITW - after “Why don't you talk about Bergen County more?” - is "Who is Bonadooch?" Here's your answer. An in-depth interview with the one and only Bonadooch where no topic is off the table. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Marissa, Joe, and the Northeast Corridor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 77:06


    You'd think if you have Joe Steinhardt from Don Giovanni Records and Marissa Paternoster of Noun and Screaming Females, you might talk a lot about their legendary impact on New Brunswick's basement scene. Or at the very least about their great new graphic novel, Merriment. Nope. This is New Jersey is the World, so we're talking about the Northeast Corridor train line! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    FIFA Is Coming, God Help Us All

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 54:37


    Last week it was announced that the World Cup Finals are coming to New Jersey in a couple years. This is a huge deal. Like, more than many American sports fans might even realize. Mike D and Chris get together to discuss the impact, how it happened, all the ways we hope it goes right, and the many ways we assume it could go wrong. What happens when one of the most corrupt organizations on earth teams up with one of the most corrupt state governments? WE CAN START GUESSING RIGHT NOW. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Town Check: A War Is Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 95:25


    I didn't set out to create controversy. The idea felt simple. "Hey, we talk about Jersey relentlessly on this show, let's go through the list and see which towns we as a collective have and haven't actually been to." I thought it would be basic: Exhaust ourselves reading the list of New Jersey town names and everyone says yes or no and we probably have some little tangents along the way.What I never saw coming is the war we unintentionally created. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jersey Dude, Jersey Food: A Way Too Close Look Into Rutt's Hut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 59:25


    Don Fanelli, the Jersey Dude Who Loves Jersey Food, is back! Not just on the podcast, but Don was also recently back in New Jersey, and he visited the legendary Rutt's Hut to try their duck. We talk about that much buzzed about item, but this leads to a WAY TOO THOROUGH breakdown of the entire Rutt's Hut menu, which honestly keeps going and going in a way that we didn't know and no one is talking about. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We Grade Every Other State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 97:14


    It's well known that this podcast's participants are big fans of New Jersey. They give it an A+. But that begs the question: what grade do they give each of the other 49 states? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Montclair Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 57:38


    Keith moved to Montclair from Brooklyn six years ago. He considers himself a Montclair guy. He has nothing against New Jersey, but isn't particularly interested in participating in it on a larger level. We ask him the crucial questions about this like: "Do you know this attitude is infuriating to everyone else in the area?" and "Why not drive like twenty minutes to other stuff?" and "What's wrong with you?" and he manages to probably piss off everyone more but also somehow win the conversation. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New Jersey 2024 Bingo Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 65:49


    Today we discuss all the things we think might happen in and around New Jersey in 2024, so that we might build a bingo board for your enjoyment throughout the year. Some of them are very chattered about political moves we expect people to make, for example. But in typical NJITW fashion, our predictions get progressively more off the rails and don't even necessarily make logical sense after a certain point. ENJOY! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Santa's Flight Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 26:29


    Guys, this is crazy. We set up a whole bunch of police scanners and short wave radios last night, and we were able to record Santa's communication with local authorities as he flew around above New Jersey delivering presents last night. This is a stunning glimpse into Santa's strategies in how he handles different areas of New Jersey, what route he takes, and the New Jersey specific trials and tribulations he faces on Christmas Eve.**Note to parents - this one sounds like it would be kid friendly. We assure you, it is not.** Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gagootz Voicemails For Ya

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 50:53


    Here are some of the voicemails YOU left at 973-780-4660 for us. Joined by Nick Fierro for the first time, the Gagootz assemble and react to all things Jersey. A LOT OF FEEDBACK ON THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS LIST IN THIS ONE, plus a whole lot more! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Channel 9 Reimagined

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 82:34


    This episode is a loving tribute to the iconic, wild west television station many of us grew up with: Channel 9. If you were in the New York media market, you were exposed to the weirdness of this TV station, much of which originated out of Secaucus, NJ. In this episode we discuss the station, PLUS Mike D tracked down a daily schedule of Channel 9 that allows us to say what we would do if given a chance to relaunch the network: what would stay, what would go, and what would be adjusted for modern times. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Small Business Spotlight: Backyard Cinemas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 54:37


    We're back with our semi-regular series highlighting small businesses around New Jersey, this time with our friend Steve Zig over at Backyard Cinemas! Steve's company has a Jersey origin, a lot of hustle, and is growing fast. By going all over the state setting up mobile screenings, he and his crews see different parts of New Jersey, run into Jersey hustles of their own, and have a unique on the ground perspective on how people are living out there. This is a cool conversation from someone with a unique perspective on our state AND on top of it, Steve is down to give a $100 discount to NJITW listeners with the code "NJITW", so that's RAD AND KIND OF HIM! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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