What's Up Sparta! A local podcast about the town and people of Sparta, NJ.

We sit with Sparta resident Schone Malliet. Schone is a former Marine pilot, technology industry leader, and as President and CEO, leads local nonprofit Winter4Kids.org.  

Krogh's Restuarant and Brew Pubs' Jason Fuchs. We get into the history of the restaurant, microbrewing, charitable efforts, and the unveiling of the new rooftop bar aptly named the "Krogh's Nest". 

In this episode, we sit with local children's book author, Jared Auchter. Jared shares his journey to writing books for kids and we explore the concepts and themes of each book.

In this episode we sit with William Wright ACC, ELI-MP, a personal trainer and life coach to discuss his personal journey to becoming a coach in the fitness and well-being space.

In this episode, we sit with 3 current BOE members to learn more about the mission of the board, and the role and function of it's board members.

In this episode we sit with community leaders Kelly Lucadamo and Jennifer Carlson to talk about the Junior Woman's Club of Sparta Mission, Membership, and Events, including Sparta Day.

Two-time guests Brian St. John and Chris Calandrillo drop by to play a few live tunes, talk about opening for Jimmy Vaughn at the Newton Theatre on April 3rd 2022 at 7pm, and how the pandemic contributed to Brian's latest album, A Little Empathy, available on your favorite streaming platforms.

Through a parternship between the podcast and the Sparta Benevolent Society, this episode is spotlight on local business, Knoll Communities, an organzation with assisted living programs based in Sparta. The team at Knoll takes us on an audio tour of their program with a ton of insights.

We sit with two-time podcast guest and subject matter expert John Hayowyk to discuss holiday and winter season safety tips. 

The Mission of the Sparta Benevolent Society is to support the various people and organizations that make Sparta such a wonderful place to live. They do this by promoting the support of local business through various fund-raising events that encourage the local community to spend more locally. Craig Palleschi and Nick Zerby join the podcast to give an overview of the organization.

We sit with Kim Spangenberg, Director of local non-profit DASI.org,  to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

We're finally venturing back out and we head to the Capital Grille. Have you had their Kona Steak?!?!

In this episode, we sit with three local leaders from the Girls on the Run New Jersey North chapter. We discuss the overall mission of the organization and how this chapter is positively impacting our local youth.

Local Sparta mom, Kate Assaraf, shares what it was like to launch a new brand and company that’s environmentally friendly, full of competition, and oh yeah, amid a global pandemic. BTW, Tyra Banks (yes thee Tyra Banks) thinks Kate and co-founder Mille are badasses, and we do too!

We sit with the Mobile Cigar Lounge and take our knowledge of cigars and cigar rolling to a whole new level.

Here's a few things to keep you busy while quarantined at home during the corona virus pandemic.

Local singer/songwriter Brian St. John talks music and performs 3 songs live in the What's Up Sparta! studio.

We sit with James on Main Owner and Executive Chef, William "Bill" Van Pelt.

James and Lisa get schooled on CBD with Peter Sudol of Canna Campus.

Hazardous Algal Bloom. What is it and how does it impact our lakes. A presentation from the HAB Public Forum with Dr. Stephen Souza.

James & Lisa catch up with Erik Hassing of Angry Erik Brewing.

James & Lisa wrap up the vacation in Mexico, discuss whether timeshares are still worth it, and experience a bit of Karma.

It's Day 2 but our first full day in Mexico covering food, drink, and fun at the El Dorado Seaside Resort in Playa del Carmen.

James & Lisa hit Mexico for a week of proper adulting. Food and hotel reviews daily. This is Day 1!

James & Lisa sip-n-learn about French wines with guest Lourdes of the Vine.

James & Lisa talk with Jane Steuerwald, Executive Director, of the Black Maria Film Festival.

In this episode, we talk with Chris Much of Waggmore about keeping our dogs healthy!

In this episode, James and Lisa talk with Sparta real estate agents Christine and March Tremain about the Sparta real estate market, tips, and trends.

In this episode, James and Lisa talk with John and Amy about how to be safe on the water while still having fun.

James and Lisa have a fun and informative conversation with some of the staff from the Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta, New Jersey.

James and Lisa give an overview of the podcast and its purpose.