Animal Control Officer Bear in a Tree? Don’t Panic! – In this episode, we speak with animal hero Animal Control Officer Michele Shiber of Montclair, New Jersey. She shares some of her most memorable rescues, including what not to do when you encounter a...
MONTCLAIR LITERARY FESTIVAL PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR – Meet the Marcia Marley and Katrina Browning dynamos in charge of the Montclair Literary Festival. This NJ festival is hot! It started in 2017 and has gotten big and gets big names. Learn how it got started and...
Go Back and Get It – Book by Dionne Ford Discover the compelling new book penned by Dionne Ford. Unearthing a photograph of her enslaved great-grandmother alongside her owners propels her into an exploration of her family’s past, embarking on a...
“LOCAL” COFFEE SHOP – Nationally a Best Rated! This coffee shop located in Montclair, NJ is so loved it made YELP’s top 100 best coffee shops in the COUNTRY list based on reviewers! Meet the owner Robert Genovese and learn why are so many...
JERSEY GIRL, AN AMERICAN STORY She made a name for herself as part of the first wave of successful local city blogs when they were starting to be a thing. Everyone knew her as a local news and events blog reporter. In this interview, she tells us about her Greek...
SHE’S THE EXPERT ON TV – A SHOPPING EXPERT with an impressive career path. Trae takes us on her journey from not wholly fitting into a traditional art school, to founding a beauty brand, to being a shopping expert! Follow Trae on Instagram...
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