MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Meet Ira Wagner, the executive director of the beautiful Montclair Art Museum. We discuss Ira’s journey from a career in finance to leading an art museum, highlighting the importance of following your passions...
Best Shows, Books & Podcasts – March 2024 While lost in Jersey, we subscribed to every streaming service out there: Apple TV, Hulu, Netflix, Prime, HBO Max, and beyond. Janette watches a ton of TV, and Rachel does her part too. We also read some and search...
What We’re Reading & Watching Welcome to our first Picks & Skips episode of Lost in Jersey. In additon to introducing you to cool people hanging out just out of NYC. We’ll be sharing with you once a month our current picks best books and best...
A Valentine’s Story for Chocolate Lovers Featured by OPRAH, Martha Stewart, GOOP, Forbes, & More! Meet the dynamic duo behind Vesta Chocolate where the sweet symphony of cacao beans and artistry unfolds in every bite. Roger Rodriguez and Julia Choi-Rodriguez...
HOW WE LEARN & USE LANGUAGE What are VERY popular words among cult leaders? Why do some people learn a second language faster than others? How do babies learn to speak? How many languages does AI know? Tune in to find out! In this episode, a panel of linguists...
Author of six books, founder of a magazine (Entertainment Weekly), creator of three journalism degrees (at CUNY) We reached out to Jeff Jarvis, a visionary in journalism to discuss AI, copyrights, and journalism. He was an outlier in his recent testimony in Congress...
From Sirius Studios to Jersey Suburbs: A Conversation with Holly Palmieri and Alfred Schulz
byRachel Martens and Janette Afsharian
Media power couple Holly Palmieri and Alfred Schulz share their journeys from radio beginnings to podcasting, reflecting on career paths, family transitions, and the future of audio storytelling.
• Holly's career progression from Martha Stewart radio intern to The Today Show • Alfred's experience in public radio, political coverage, and podcasts • Their transition from Brooklyn to suburban Montclair after the pandemic • The creation and concept behind Alfred's Pizza Pod Party podcast • Industry insights on the current podcasting landscape and its evolution • Holly's vision for personalized family podcasts that preserve voices and memories • Discovering unique ”weird New Jersey” restaurants and experiences
