Lost in Jersey

Just outside New York City, there's a gem of a film festival, the Montclair Film Festival! 

We talked with Tom Hall, the festival artistic director and co-head who shared some of this year's exciting …

The Wire, The Deuce, True Detective, Treme, and Law & Order have been his stomping grounds.  Tune in to meet our good friend Alex Hall and how he went from being a PA to editing, directing, and produ…

The founder of Craigslist, Craig Newmark shares his remarkable transition into philanthropy dedicated to helping veterans, ethics in journalism, cyber security and so much more.

In our interview, he r…

Meet Kimberly Latortue, the President of Friends of the Howe House, an organization that came together to save and preserve this house built in 1780, the first home owned by a former slave in Montcla…

Liz George has successfully led Montclair, New Jersey's beloved and longstanding news blog Baristanet. And now there's an exciting new chapter as Baristanet, the renowned news outlet, has merged with…

Feeling a whirlwind of emotions as you prepare to send your child off to college? We certainly did. Join us as we reflect on our recent experiences of pushing out our fledglings from the nest and int…

Learn the basics of creating a perfect cheese board in this delicious chat with Mary Connolly, a cheese expert and food columnist known as Marie Fromage. The French Culinary Institute graduate shares…

No spoilers but in the movie Barbie, Ken's character storyline is connected with a conversation we have been having behind the scenes. What is going on with boys today? College enrollment is low, gym…

 Meet Dr. Mary Thomas, a friend and phenomenal doctor at NuHeights Pediatrics in Clifton and Montclair, NJ. 🤗 Join us in discovering her journey, experiences, and challenges in caring for our little …

In this episode, Rachel and Janette delve into the rich history of their own town, Montclair.  They are joined by Angelica Diggs, the executive director of the Montclair History Center, who shares in…

There's a new mode of transport in these parts! We spoke with Joe Colangelo, the very nice CEO of Boxcar, who introduced us to a more comfortable bus ride that takes commuters from the New Jersey sub…

How does someone react to their first press interview? Join us for this mini episode to hear how we dealt with a reporter reaching out to interview us about our new podcast. Thank you to NJ Monthly!

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Get fit and stronger faster! Join us on this episode as we chat with Lex LeBlanc, owner of Brain and Body Method gym in Montclair. Discover the impressive machines with monitors that track your progr…

He recently achieved an astounding feat by selling his Hello Products LLC company to Colgate Palmolive for $351 million according to Time Inc. and he did it all while operating from the suburbs of Ne…

In this episode, award-winning journalist Eric Rosten joins hosts Rachel and Janette to discuss the pressing issue of climate change. They delve into the challenges of climate denial, the importance …

GOOOAAAALLLLL!!! Meet the fantastic Yael Averbuch West, General Manager of NJ/NY Gotham FC, a top-ranked women’s professional soccer team this year, credits her family and life in New Jersey for shap…

A town known for its top chefs was asked to spotlight a plant-based meal for one month. The results were delicious!  We spoke with the delightful Annette Batson about the surprising results of her wo…

Discover how parents are spearheading an exciting initiative that's gaining momentum. In this episode, we chat with Jessica Tillyer, Co-Founder of Bike Bus Montclair, who inspires us to envision our …

We dive into the inspiring work of AAPI Montclair. From their Lantern Festival to Love Your Lunch Join us as we explore their mission to create a more inclusive community for Asian Americans and Paci…

Bear in a Tree? Don't Panic! - In this episode, we speak with animal hero Animal Control Officer Michele Shiber!  She shares some of her most memorable rescues, including what not to do when you enco…