Lost in Jersey shares stories that are connected to New Jersey. Our interviews and discussions cover everything—from “Where are you grow up?” – to politics, family, kids, arts, food, movies, and books. Pop on your headphones and get lost with us in New Jersey!
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Please tell us what you liked! Thank you for making us in the rank of podcasts. Nice reviews make the world a better place. One week after launch we have, 5 -Stars on Apple Podcast! Thank you!
Loved today's podcast!
June 11, 2024
Loved today’s (Yana’s) podcast! So fascinating not only her life but the fiance arm of the industry. Learned lots! Thank you!!!
Michelle N.
Meet the Candidates
April 25, 2024
Thank you for providing the opportunity to listen to mtc candidates. It’s been very helpful and informative about the candidates and their positions (and ability/lack of ability to articulate them)
kpny - Spotify
Jorge's Family Reviews Are In!
November 11, 2023
Oldest Sister: “Oh wow, Jorge. I’m watching now! I loved that they could pronounce your name properly. Both ladies are cute and smart.” Btw I’m following their podcasts now because I loved it. ”
Second Youngest Sister: “This was great!”
Youngest Sister: “Loved that podcasts! Your hostesses were funny and nice! Loved your story telling!!! Feel like you should have more quickly clarified you DID NOT get a dui 😆 I learned some about you and that was fun! I think you were prob very good at accounting. You downplayed this. “
Cousin in Australia: “Hola primo! I’m listening Lost in Jersey Podcast, it’s such a great interview. Very funny as well”
Aguirre Family
Warren's Episode, Nice Work
September 23, 2023
Nice work on the Zanes’ podcast.
William
Really great episode!
September 14, 2023
I listened to the Craigslist’s episode on the way home and was so impressed by Craig’s openness to share about his growth to becoming a better person. Great episode!
Roger
You're my new favorite people!
September 6, 2023
You’re my new favorite people. I actually smiled the entire time I was listening. Thanks again for having me. It was a lot of fun chatting. – It’s Kimmunity approved!
Kim
One of my favorite podcasts!
May 18, 2023
I’ve listened to all the episodes and it might be one of my favorite shows. Every Monday, I want to hear who is on.
Maria
You guys did a great job!
February 28, 2023
We need part 2 of Roger’s episode.
Steve
Listened to every episode of Lost in Jersey
February 28, 2023
We were driving back from Vermont today and listened to every episode of lost in jersey. Rob described it as an introvert’s dream – it’s like being at a fascinating dinner party. Congrats to you, Rachel, and all your guests. 😘 👏
Elizabeth
I meant to tell you...
February 1, 2023
I thought the funniest thing you said was that you time how long it takes you to get home from the city, let people know, and that you are in your jammies. I truly laughed out loud on that one. It is hard to believe this is your first podcast. Stay the same, don’t change.
Maria
What a great idea!
January 30, 2023
Okay, what do I have to do to be a guest on this? What a great idea! – Julie
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Just spent my morning listening!
January 30, 2023
Just spent my morning listening to this amazing first episode! So inspiring to spend my morning with three talented, creative, and cool women. – Georgette
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I am blown away!
January 30, 2023
Whoa! Ladies! Just finished listening to your first episode and I am blown away! I giggled with you, I learned so much and it was really fun. Great interview with Chanda and great voices all around! Everyone needs to hop on and listen! – Liz
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Enjoying the convo
January 30, 2023
I’ve listened to 25 mins of the podcast so far! 👏 👏 👏 I have no notes so far. Enjoying the convo and getting to know your friends! – Yana
Discover the journey of street photographer Chanda Hall, as she captures the essence of New York City through her ...
Rachel Martens
Co-Host
Voice-over artist, writer, violinist, Montclair Story Salon member, reads a lot, and is the podcast sound engineer. Grew up in Long Island. Moved from Brooklyn to NJ. Has some kids, one husband, and a decent amount of friends. Finds life is okay most of the time, other times, it’s hilarious. Lives – in Jersey, just outside of NYC.
Janette Afsharian
Co-Host
Graphic artist, coder, painter of an excessive amount of straight lines on canvas, and titan of digital design with a few awards. Does the tech and art for the podcast. Grew up in Iran/Texas. Moved from NYC to NJ. Has some kids, one husband, and a decent amount of friends. Finds life is okay most of the time, other times, distractions are needed. Lives – in Jersey, just outside of NYC.
It’s Never Too Late: A Hit Debut in Her 60s
byRachel Martens and Janette Afsharian
Author Anastasia Rubis shares her debut novel, ORIANA, which she published at 64. She reveals her 11-year journey of rejections, editing, graduate school, and what ultimately helped her cross the publishing line. In ORIANA, she explores the extraordinary life of journalist Oriana Fallaci (description below).
In our conversation, Rubis opens up about perseverance and chasing dreams no matter your age and shares how Oriana’s fierce determination became a role model for her own tenacity. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a historical fiction fan, or need a little nudge to follow your dreams, this episode is for you!
We give the book 4 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Get Oriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci by Anastasia Rubis Book Description: When a Hollywood producer comes to Oriana Fallaci at the end of her life to propose a movie, the story unfolds of her gutsy career rise as a journalist, her tragic love, and her greatest regret.
Oriana was born a rebel. She fought beside her father at age fourteen in Italy’s Resistance against the Nazis and overcame poverty, the lack of a university education, and relentless sexism in the newsroom. By 1973, when she moved to New York, Oriana Fallaci was hailed by Newsweek as the greatest interviewer of her day. She catapulted to fame for her bold and provocative interviews with Kissinger, Arafat, Meir, Robert Kennedy, Indira Gandhi, the Shah of Iran, and other world leaders—not to mention the most prominent celebrities and artists of her day.
That same year, she did what no journalist is supposed to do: she fell in love with one of her subjects, Alexander Panagoulis, the Greek poet and hero. She was 44, he was 34; they lived in different countries. It didn’t matter. Oriana had finally found what she longed for, a full life. But can a woman ever have it all, or does life always exact a price?
Oriana is the first biographical novel about the brilliant and fearless Italian journalist whom Christiane Amanpour has called her role model—and who holds a place alongside Mike Wallace and Barbara Walters as a master interviewer. It is the story of a trailblazer who broke through the glass ceiling of journalism, a woman who wasn’t afraid to speak truth to power, and who revolutionized her field all while struggling to carve out a space for love and family.