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
Atlantic City's Iconic Dock's Oyster House
In the heart of Atlantic City on Atlantic Avenue is an Atlantic City institution, Dock's Oyster House. We are joined by Frank Dougherty, the driving force behind the Dougherty Restaura…
Cheers To New Jersey Wine!
We embark on a remarkable journey through the thriving wine culture of New Jersey. In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with two remarkable guests, Dustin Tarpine and …
Savoring Passions: Overcoming Challenges for the Love of Food with Pete Candia
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 embark on Pete's inspiring journ…
Empowering Women through Yoga and Community: The Inspiring Journey of TB Yoga House and Pass the Crown Around
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Join hosts Tara Bernie and Sue Vorcheimer in this empowering podcast episode as they share their incredible journey with TB Yoga House and "Pass the Crown Around." Tara, a f…
Project Kind's "Worthy of Love" Event at MetLife Stadium
Jenny DePaul, founder of Project Kind, invited us out to MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, NJ in conjunction with the New York Giants. We had a great time at the event interacting with som…
Crafting Community with Twin Elephant Brewing Company
Tim Besecker, co-owner of Twin Elephant Brewing Company in Chatham, New Jersey joins the show. In this episode, Tim shares his background and passion for craft beer, recounting his earl…
Soaring High: The 40th Annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning
Howard Freeman, the mastermind behind the highly anticipated 40th Annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning joins the show. Buckle up as Howard and host Mike Ham take you on a jo…
Donkey's Place: A Historic Cheesesteak Haven in Camden, New Jersey
Mike Ham explores the rich history and unique qualities of Donkey's Place, a legendary family-owned cheesesteak establishment in Camden, New Jersey. Discover the story behind this iconi…
Jackson Pines Keeps the New Jersey Folk Tradition Alive
In this episode, Mike welcomes guests Joe Makoviecki and James Black from the band Jackson Pines. Join us as we dive into their music, their roots in Jackson, New Jersey, and their rece…
Jamie Knott: A Culinary Journey of Passion, Challenges, and Success
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 profound impact on the culinary i…
Exploring Jersey Swamp Rock and the Journey of Musician Reese Van Riper
Mike Ham sits down with Reese Van Riper, a talented musician hailing from New Jersey. Join them as they delve into Reese's fascinating background and his unique music style. Reese's upb…
We Make Cool Sh*t
The Design Company is all about making cool sh*t. Whether it is assisting with a logo design, merchandise, or a complete brand overhaul, Drew O'Brien and his team are ready to help you …
Survivor's Mike Turner
Mike Turner was born and raised in the projects of Hoboken before it began its renaissance. Coming from that environment, Mike developed a strong work ethic, street smarts, and an inter…
Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award
Established in 1997 by the late Russell Berrie, the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honors New Jersey residents whose outstanding community service and heroic acts have made a sub…
Derynn Paige: From Jersey Roots to Reality Stardom
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 her time on MTV's popular sho…
A Funky Fishmonger at Metropolitan Seafood & Gourmet
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 worked at various seafood mar…
New Jersey and the Revolutionary War
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, Steve spends his weekends and o…
In the Cucina with Cara DiFalco
Cara Di Falco has been a radio, TV and streaming host, reporting in the world’s number one market for over a decade. She combined her talent for storytelling with her passion for food t…
Farm-to-Restaurant Purveyor Harvest Drop
Harvest Drop, a local-farm-to-restaurant purveyor, is the brainchild of Oliver Gubenko, who left Wall Street in New York where he traded securities to work on Main Street in Windsor whe…
BreakTime - Retro Rockers
Take the classic harmonic stylings of bands like The Beatles and The Beach Boys, bathe them in the Hudson River and mesh with modern Earworm pop. That's BreakTime! BreakTime champions a…