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Trenton Waves is the Official un-official podcast of the City of Trenton! There's so many things about the capital city of New Jersey that people have NO idea about! This podcast not only puts those things center-stage but also introduces the listener to a treasure trove of information about this in…

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    • Oct 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Trenton Waves Podcast

    Nov. 5: Voter Dos and Don'ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024


    Trenton NJ City Clerk, Brandon Garcia (and Jorge aka Dr. J!) visits the studio again to share on Voter Dos and Don'ts. Pay attention here, Podcastia! There's also a post credit clip of what happens in the studio that doesn't make it to the show! Go to PappyCo.com and to get the Flying Pig, a limited-edition smoke which is part of Pappy Van Winkle's barrel-fermented Pappy & Company cigar collection available in [...]

    Vote for Jenna on Nov. 5, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024


    The Sassos talk with South Ward Councilperson Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg about her upcoming victory for the South Ward council seat, her track record, and why she can't get Frank a job issuing parking tickets. Vote for Jenna on Nov. 5, 2024File Size: 57395 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    10 Crucial Days of Dining

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024


    Taste Trenton, Trenton NJ's restaurant event featuring area restaurants in a self-guided tour throughout Trenton, has announced a 10-day event for its September showcase of culinary options in the city. Newly titled “10 Crucial Days of Dining,” the effort maintains its signature restaurant crawl elements of small sampling plates at reduced prices with a more traditional restaurant week in which patrons can go to a rest [...]

    The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024


    The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer is in the studio this week with Frank and Christina! Among the topics that get discussed is the reconcillation of Frank and Doug's friendship after Frank felt slighted by him. Hey Trenton, learn a lesson from this episode. Learn how to communicate with people you may be upset with.​--Remember to enter for your chance to win a 20-year old Pappy Van Winkle Bottle!How to enter:For every $50.00 or [...]

    Bellview Winery and Wet Rewards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024


    Lobby Club General Manager Mike Haelig returns to talk about Uncle Nearest Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler coming to the Lobby Club, the new addition of Bellview Wines on the drink menu, why "Pat" spiked his drink, and more!​--Remember to enter for your chance to win a 20-year old Pappy Van Winkle Bottle!How to enter:For every $50.00 order placed through August 31st, you'll get a chance to win a rare 20-year ol [...]

    LaRant - Jersey Girls Don't Pump Gas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024


    This video was recorded the first day LaRue met Sasso! ​An instant connection! The one and only Jeannine LaRue is in the studio this week with the Sassos. They cover a mukltitude of topics including a pop quiz lightning round Q&A! Don't miss this!--Remember to enbter for your chance to win a 20-year old Pappy Van Winkle Bottle!How to enter:For every $50.00 order placed through August 31st, you'll get a chanc [...]

    Stanback. No, Not Stevie Nicks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024


    Hey, Podcastia!Here's your chance to win a 20-year old Pappy Van Winkle Bottle!How to enter:For every $50.00 order placed through August 31st, you'll get a chance to win a rare 20-year old bottle of Pappy Van Winkle signed by Julian Van Winkle himself! This bottle is straight from the Van Winkle family reserve to YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION! A portion of the sweepstakes proceeds go directly to supporting Hop On a Cure, [...]

    Peripheral of Blue. The Film.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024


    Hey, Podcastia!Here's your chance to win a 20-year old Pappy Van Winkle Bottle!How to enter:For every $50.00 order placed through August 31st, you'll get a chance to win a rare 20-year old bottle of Pappy Van Winkle signed by Julian Van Winkle himself! This bottle is straight from the Van Winkle family reserve to YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION! A portion of the sweepstakes proceeds go directly to supporting Hop On a Cure, [...]

    Trenton Trade Fund with Caleb & Chris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024


    Hey, Podcastia!Here's your chance to win a 20-year old Pappy Van Winkle Bottle!How to enter:For every $50.00 order placed through August 31st, you'll get a chance to win a rare 20-year old bottle of Pappy Van Winkle signed by Julian Van Winkle himself! This bottle is straight from the Van Winkle family reserve to YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION! A portion of the sweepstakes proceeds go directly to supporting Hop On a Cure, and organ [...]

    Ally and the BuckStalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024


    Christina and Frank Sasso discuss the fascination people have with, not only fireworks, but the amount of money they're willing to spend on them!Allison Licitra from IG’s @uncommon_additions visits Trenton Waves this week to share on her life, her art, her upcoming mural, and her man, the Legend, Buck!Trenton Police also makes a surprise visit! Ally and the BuckStalkFile Size: 58466 kbFile Type: m [...]

    Sound like a Sitcom with Dan Benson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024


    This episode of Trenton Waves is brought to you by Pappy and Company.--Shop PappyCo.com and be sure to enter the code TRENTONWAVES at Checkout for a 15% discount on your order! PappyCo.com It's not just a lifestyle, it's a BOURBON lifestyle!--Mercer County Executive, Dan Benson joins Trenton Waves podcast in the studio this week for some laid back conversation as well as what's up and c [...]

    Hanging with Trenton Sk8s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024


    This episode of Trenton Waves is brought to you by Pappy and Company.--Shop PappyCo.com and be sure to enter the code TRENTONWAVES at Checkout for a 15% discount on your order! Pappy.com It's not just a lifestyle, it's a BOURBON lifestyle!--The Sassos learn all about the Trenton skating culture from this week's in studio guest, Jaclyn Duncan! Trenton Sk8s with Jaclyn DuncanFile Size: 30279 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Slammin Brew: A Call to Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024


    This week, Christina and Frank welcome a new sponsor:Pappy and Companywww.PappyCo.comA lifestyle brand built around shared experiences, celebrations both big and small, and stolen moments that allow us to slow down and enjoy life, Pappy & Company works with a network of like minded friends, partners, artists, and craftspeople to create our collection of fine bourbon-inspired products that range from barrel-aged pantry staples [...]

    Morph Mentoring and The Glory Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024


    While the State of New Jersey offers people the opportunity to ‘wipe the slate clean’ via the Expungement process – it can be time consuming and confusing for eligible individuals to navigate the various steps of the process. The Mercer Path Forward: Expungement Services addresses these various reasons for incomplete expungement efforts and provides complete services that will take an applicant through the entire process to whatever [...]

    The CPNJ and the Benefit of Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024


    Frank and Christina review the Capital City Philharmonic's April 20th performance of Trenton's own, George Antheil, and his Ballet Mécanique (an avant-garde masterpiece scored for 4 pianos and 11 percussionists). The CPNJ produced this event in association with the Trenton Circus. The Sassos also share on their recent trip to Kentucky and discuss the benefit to the beauty of travel. The CPNJ and the Beauty of T [...]

    Crunch Fitness Hamilton: If you're looking for a gym, this is NOT the one!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024


    Christina and Frank give a review of Crunch Fitness located at 2465 South Broad Street in Hamilton, NJ. Crunch Fitness Hamilton,NJ Business ReviewFile Size: 12084 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Taking the 'hood' out of the Father

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024


    This week, Frank has a hard time understanding why people allow their dogs to roam free through a hotel lobby during breakfast, a woman gts too close to his food, and Christina finds much happiness in watching Frank possibly getting a free hotdog. Bryan Evans from The Father Center of NJ visits in studio this week as well. Bryan served as the senior vice president at Greater Trenton, where leads key aspects of the organi [...]

    It's THE Bronx, not Bronx

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024


    The Sassos announce their endorsement of Jenna Figueroa Kettenberg for South Ward Councilwoman. If you live in Trenton's South Ward, vote for her on November 5, 2024.On the heels of their announcement, the Sasso's release a new song from one of their faithful listeners about Jenna!Shout Outs:Rancho TaqueriaNew Castle Wine, Brunswick, GAKress Building, Brunswick, GASchroGlo Community Bar & Restaurant, Brunswick, GADaddy Kate's, [...]

    George Antheil's Ballet Mecanique on 4/20/24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024


    Dan and Jill from the Capital City Philharmonic are back in the studio this week with the Sassos to talk about an amazing show coming up on April 20, 2024! Experience a truly extraordinary concert, where open ears and open minds unite. The centerpiece of this captivating event is George Antheil's Ballet Mécanique, an avant-garde masterpiece scored for 4 pianos and 11 percussionists. Antheil's notorious "ballet" debuted [...]

    Look at What I'm Doing! with John Palma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024


    Just a bonus episode we'd thought we'd share!Recently, John Palma, a friend of Frank's since 1988, stopped by for a visit and take in some Trenton. During John's visit to the capital city, the long time friends had some coffee at Slammin Brew then stopped for lunch at The Station Tapas & Bar. The trip would not be complete without a visit to the studio for an episode of Trenton Waves. No, Christina is not in this episode. Cons [...]

    Why Not Trenton? with the TFD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024


    The Sasso's give a congrats to Trenton's newest coffee shop, Slammin Brew and The Station Tapas & Bar!Special recognition to Reggie Hallett from 1911 Smokehouse without whom there would be NO downtown!Also, a special shoutout to Snipes on East State street in Trenton.The Sasso's welcome Trenton Fire Department Director Ken Douglas and Firefighter Kevin Soto to the show this week. An Interview with the TFDFile Siz [...]

    Terry "JuJu" West - No Relation to Kanye

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024


    Frank and Christina discuss the phenomenon of people wearing pajama tops and bottoms OUTSIDE! Frank asks Podcastia married men for help. When in a restaurant with your wife, what is the etiquette of ordering food?Christina loves the accents of her Pennsylvania neighbors as Frank likens them to the cast of Slingblade. Terry West stops by the studio with a quiche, his job description, Sly Stallone's art installation, and h [...]

    Yes, but can you do a "do" loop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024


    Christina and Frank compare kid's lives today with their lives as kids. Spoiler alert - There's absolutely NO COMPARISON. John Snee, from Trenton Makes Tech, Startup Grind, One Million Cups, and U-Limo, visits the studio this week to talk about Trenton Startups and many other business opportunities for Trentonians and the world. An Interview with John SneeFile Size: 47206 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Trenton has the Best Pickles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024


    THIS WEEK:Frank talks about a run-in with a listener at a recent trip to the Trenton DMV.Christina shares the difference between the Trenton DMV and the one in Lawrenceville. Bubba Walsh and OTC's Tobi Richardson join Christina and Frank in the studio on this episode and address a recent episode calling out the musical styling habits of Bubba's band and find out about the magic that is Toby from the band OTC.PLUGS:Bubba Walsh [...]

    The Goddess with a Job - Donna Maywar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024


    THIS WEEK:Frank talks about getting "hit on" by a waitress.The Sassos expose the homeless trio SCAM on Route 29 in front of Coopers in Trenton and offer advice on what YOU can do about it.Donna Maywar joins Christina and Frank in the studio on this episode and shares all things love, life, Classics Bookstore, and the pursuit of happiness. Follow her on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/donnaclassics An Interview with [...]

    Well, Are You STILL Offended?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024


    They're back!​From Episode 9 (that's 151 episodes ago - for those of you trying to keep track) Sara Casey and Tony Goggles return to the studio to promote their new film, "CADDY HACK". Be warned, there are spoilers in this episode of Trenton Waves. You should definitely purchase the film at D.I. Why? Films (Go here: www.diwhyfilms.com/films/caddy-hack ), watch it, then come back and listen to the episode. If spoilers do [...]

    Mehshure Twice, Cut Once.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024


    The Sassos discuss a recent meeting about Trenton that was held in, well, not Trenton.Trenton's Assistant Administrative Analyst, Michael Valiant is in the studio this week. If you've ever wondering about the process behind how demolition is done in Trenton, this episode is for you. An Interview with Michael ValiantFile Size: 40140 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Lobby Club & Uncle Nearest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024


    This week, Frank and Christina discuss live music in local bars. Lobby Club General Manager, Mike Haelig, stops by the studio to talk all things Lobby Club and a promotion through Uncle Nearest Whiskey that benefits HBSC. Tune in for details! An Interview with Mike HaeligFile Size: 47252 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Nerd Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024


    Princess Christina and Han Sasso put Harry "Yoda" Irizarry up against Stacey "Boba Fett" Williams to engage in the most intense Star Wars™ quiz ever. Check out how the 2 biggest Star Wars™ nerds in Trenton, NJ fare in the latest episode of Trenton Waves. Nerd WarsFile Size: 45951 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    2023 Patriots Week Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024


    Happy New Year, Podcastia!​The Sasso's have off from the New Pod City studio this week so they recorded this episode directly from their home in Trenton. If you missed the 2023 Patriots Week, listen to what you may not want to miss for next year. POST CREDIT CONTENT! 2023 Patriots Week ReviewFile Size: 23032 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    So, What's With That Triangle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023


    Capital Philharmonic's Executive Director Jill Aguayo and Music Director Dan Spalding join the Sassos in the studio this week to talk all things Capital Philharmonic including, but not limited to, New Year's Eve 2023, what constitutes percusion, the possibility of a John Hatch appearance, and do Triangles really have sheet music? Also:Frank's experience with Dell Customer "service".POST CREDIT CONTENT! An Interview with th [...]

    Upcoming Events and Cool Prizes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023


    In this QUICK episode, the Sasso's share what's going on THIS Saturday, December 2 in the City of Trenton as well as how YOU can participate in a contest to win some cool prizes! Upcoming Events and Cool PrizesFile Size: 4763 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    The NJ Weedman Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023


    You're going to love this interview with NJ Weedman.com (formerly known as Ed Forchion). This is Trenton Waves' version of Weedman's true E! Hollywood story. The NJ Weedman Returns!File Size: 90167 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Circling Around the Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023


    Will Foskey returns to the studio with a 10-year Trenton Review! Circling Around the BlockFile Size: 58799 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    BYOB-B with Michelle Ruess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023


    Michelle Ruess joins is in the studio this week with the Sassos to discuss the Old Barracks, Patriots week, Mill Hill, how she met her husband, and to be the biggest violator of Frank's studio rules! BYOB-BFile Size: 39909 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Trenton Makes Athletic Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023


    The Sassos are joined in the studio by the founders of the Trenton Makes Athletic Center, Jazmyn and Chester Jones. An amazing couple with an amazing vision. Trenton Makes Athletic Center's Jazmyn and Chester JonesFile Size: 59146 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Still on the Gus Bus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023


    Trenton NJ's Mayor Reed Gusciora join the Sassos in the studio to discuss some updates happening in the city. An Interview with Mayor Reed GuscioraFile Size: 45923 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Your Valuable Home and Grunts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023


    After being bitten by some flies, Frank's foot swelled up like a balloon-but that didn't stop Kevin Kennedy and Ron Melk (hosts of the Your Valuable Home podcast) from joining the Sassos in the studio this week to talk about their show and to unpack a recent wave runner incident. Your Valuable Home and GruntsFile Size: 45951 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Gay 101 with Thom Reaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023


    Frank and Christina chat about the Art of Browsing, words that sound like what they are, and Trenton Resident and artist, Thom Reaves stops by to unveil a life-changing revelation he recently had! Gay 101 with Thom ReavesFile Size: 79294 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Racist Slumlord Millionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023


    After a brief discussion on how to properly use those "checkout bars" in supermarkets and the revelation of a GoldDigger, the Sassos' are joined in the studio by Dr. Angeline Dean, PhD. Topics covered are civics, "cowarding-down", and the launch of her new show, "Unapologetically, Not Just Free But Free Indeed". An Interview with Dr. Angeline Dean, PhD.File Size: 92654 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Meet Trenton's City Clerk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023


    Brandon Garcia, Trenton's City Clerk, hangs in the studio with the Sassos this with along with his clerk typist, Jorge. An Interview with Trenton City Clerk, Brandon GarciaFile Size: 54176 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Don't Make her Blow the Whistle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023


    Director of Trenton NJ's Parks and Recreation, Maria Richardson gets candid with Christina and Frank this week in the studio. An Interview with Maria RichardsonFile Size: 43840 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Taste Trenton 2023: UPDATE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023


    Bernard McMullan (Trenton's own Bernie Mac) lays out ALL the info you need to know about this year's Taste Trenton! There's also a special announcement from Trenton City Clerk, Brandon Garcia. Taste Trenton 2023File Size: 46932 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Austin "JuJu" Edwards, Esq.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023


    Hey Podcastia, Happy Memorial Day! On this week's show, the Sassos are joined by Austin Edwards, Esq.Topics discussed include the fact that Austin has never seen the movie "Jaws", buying the last doughnut, AND (BONUS) New Pod City launches the pilot episode of Austin's new podcast, "Austin-omics"! Make sure you listen POST Outro! An Interview with Austin EdwardsFile Size: 87582 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Living Life the Sarah Dash Way

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023


    The Legendary Sarah Dash, from the group Labelle, (formerly known as Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles) is getting a street in Trenton, NJ named after her!! Sarah's sister Diane Dash-Thompson and niece Danielle Miller-Winrow join the Sassos in studio this week to talk all things Sarah Dash, and to also invite you out to Trenton, NJ on Thursday, May 18, 2023 for the street naming ceremony at 2:00pm at One Memorial Drive n [...]

    The Dog Days of Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023


    People's Podcast host, Kevin Hines sits with the Sassos this week to address a past rift between Frank and Kevin, his podcast, the simple difference between black people and white people, Trenton politics, and more! An Interview with Kevin HinesFile Size: 59957 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Kevin's Instagram: @kev1hostKevin's Facebook: kev1hostnj [...]

    His Pecs Got the Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023


    Ed Lopez, owner of the Station in Downtown Trenton, gives Frank and Christina an update of the Station's opening. The Station will be open from 5 to midnight THIS Friday (First Friday - May 5 - Cinco de Mayo). Ed also talks about his time with Gordon Ramsey and Paula Dean, and accepts Frank's rap challenge. An Interview with Ed LopezFile Size: 35278 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Be sure to follow Ed on Inst [...]

    Document Prep Concert Posters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023


    CINCO DE MAYO - THIS FRIDAY -DOWNTOWN TRENTON - 5:00 TO WHENEVER! DON'T MISS IT!!--Cassie Sanchez, owner of Warren St. Multiservices, visits the Sassos in the studio this week to discuss her company in downtown Trenton, why she's excited about the Capital City, and asks Frank and Christina about their position on hazard lights. An Interview with Cassie SanchezFile Size: 40373 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Flying to England in a Suitcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023


    CINCO DE MAYO - THIS FRIDAY -DOWNTOWN TRENTON - 5:00 TO WHENEVER! DON'T MISS IT!!--The Sassos sit with South Ward councilwoman Jenna Figuroa Kettenburg this week to discuss her time, so far, on council, her upcoming trip to England for Prince Charles' coronation, and what's next for the Capital City. An Interview with Jenna Figueroa KettenburgFile Size: 37456 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

    Mayor Reed Gives an Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023


    Mayor Reed Gusciora is in the studio to give the Sasso's an update on the exciting things happening in the city. He also addresses the Kingsbury Towers, 10 new cannabis dispensaries opening in the city, and breaks Frank's heart on the legalities of cigar smoking in the capital city. An Interview with Mayor Reed GuscioraFile Size: 27814 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Here are the pictures Mayor R [...]

    A Stolen Aesthetic with April Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023


    Trenton Waves was recently honored by the Trenton Media Awards through the Giayana Monae Genesis Foundation, Inc. for excellence in podcasting as well as other podcasters in Trenton, NJ. Thank you GMGF!​This week, The Sassos get on the phone with Trenton At-Large Councilwomen Crystal Feliciano and Trenton South Ward Councilwoman Jenna Figueroa for a brief conversation and then sit with New Jersey based artist, Apri [...]

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