Greetings From the Garden State
The Heart of Jersey Pride. A podcast about the people and places that shape New Jersey! Powered by the New Jersey Lottery. Hosted by Mike Ham
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 230
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Humans Behind the Badge: The NJSPBA and New Jersey Donuts
Mike Ham takes a ride-along journey with Patrick Colligan, President of the Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA), and Vinny Rizzo, a respected PBA delegate and experienced police of…
Behind the Curtain at Newark's Prudential Center with Sean Saadeh
We went into Brick City, Newark, NJ, to chat with Sean Saadeh, the EVP of Entertainment at the Prudential Center. Sean provides valuable insights into the diverse programming at The Roc…
Embracing Dystopia with John Poveromo
This episode is full of laughs. Mike and guest John Poveromo explore various topics, from reflections on New Jersey geography to John's intriguing upbringing marked by frequent moves.
Di…
The King of Old Pans Cast Iron Kyle
Trenton's "Cast Iron" Kyle Seip, is a seasoned hustler with a lifelong passion for treasures that stand the test of time. From his early days on a mission to acquire more Pokemon cards …
The Resilience and Redemption of Fil Santos
We sit down with the resilient and dynamic entrepreneur, Filipe "Fil" Santos, starting with his roots in Harrison, New Jersey. You get a glimpse into Fil's early passions – skateboardin…
Restaurateur, Chef, and Humanitarian Marilyn Schlossbach
We welcome Marilyn Schlossbach, owner of The White Chapel Projects in Long Branch, New Jersey. Marilyn shares her unexpected journey into the culinary world, taking over cooking at her …
Greetings From the Garden State: 2023 in Review
Join us on a journey through the heart of New Jersey as we revisit the most captivating and memorable moments from 'Greetings From the Garden State' in 2023. From inspiring stories to h…
The Resilience, Community, and Unyielding Spirit of Eric LeGrand
In this inspiring episode of "Greetings from the Garden State," host Mike Ham welcomes Eric LeGrand at LeGrand Coffee House in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Eric shares his remarkable journey…
Top 10 of 2023: A Funky Fishmonger at Metropolitan Seafood & Gourmet
Original Air Date: May 2, 2023
The Funky Fishmonger Mark Drabich started cutting fish at a local seafood market when he was 15 years old. In high school, on his breaks from college, Mark…
Top 10 of 2023: Derynn Paige
Original Air Date: May 9, 2023
Mike Ham welcomes the charismatic Derynn Paige to the podcast. Derynn, a star in the realm of reality TV, shares her personal experiences and insights from…
Top 10 of 2023: Burger Buff
Original Air Date: January 10, 2023
In 2019 Nick LePore ate a burger every day. The former bodybuilder began building his Burger Buff brand in 2018 by traveling around and reviewing burg…
Top 10 of 2023: New Jersey and the Revolutionary War
Original Air Date: April 25, 2023
Steve Santucci is a local history teacher in Morris County, New Jersey and also is a Revolutionary War reenactor. As part of the 2nd New Jersey regiment…
Top 10 of 2023: Comic Book Men's Ming Chen
Original Air Date: February 28, 2023
Ming Chen entered the world of podcasting in 2007 as one of the architects behind Kevin Smith's SModCast Network. His first responsibilities included…
Top 10 of 2023: Pete Candia of New Jersey Digest
Original Air Date: August 8, 2023
We are joined by Pete Candia, the esteemed food and drink editor at NJ Digest, while surrounded by the cozy ambiance of Osteria Crescendo. Join us as we…
Top 10 of 2023: Wine Educator and Entertainer Sandra Zotti
Original Air Date: February 21, 2023
Sandra Zotti's unofficial training as a wine expert began as a child thanks to her parents, two first-generation immigrants from Campania, Italy. Int…
Top 10 of 2023: Jamie Knott: A Culinary Journey of Passion, Challenges, and Success
Original Air Date: June 13, 2023
We have an inspiring conversation with Jamie Knott, a talented restaurant owner and culinary visionary, as we dive into Jamie's remarkable life and his p…
Top 10 of 2023: Battleship New Jersey: A Living Legend
Original Air Date: November 7, 2023
We visit Camden to explore the rich history of the iconic USS New Jersey with the guidance of our special guest, Ryan Szimanski, the passionate curato…
Top 10 of 2023: Mutiny BBQ in Asbury Park
Original Air Date: March 21, 2023
Mutiny BBQ Company is Coastal New Jersey's craft smokehouse. Its owner Tom Dunphy creates delicious, authentic small batch BBQ in the southern tradition…
From the Shore to the Studio: Keith McPherson's Rise in Sports Broadcasting
On our final episode of 2023, we welcome special guest Keith McPherson to Sky Llama Studios in Totowa, NJ. Keith, a Monmouth County native, takes us on a journey from his college footba…
From Finance to Flavor: The Story of Nettie's Chris Calabrese
We sit down with Chris Calabrese, the passionate owner of Nettie's House of Spaghetti in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The conversation kicks off with Chris sharing his remarkable journey f…