In this inspiring episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with two remarkable dancers from the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. As NJPAC prepares for its annual Mother’s Day show, we delved into the lives and careers of Chalvar Monteiro and...
The Pizza Hulk aka Stephen Winters Share His Favorites Must know New Jersey food essentials! Learn where to get the best pizza AND… the best ice cream and Taylor Ham sandwich in New Jersey! Best Ice Cream in New Jersey We met Stephen through Holsten’s....
A Story Behind Each Beer Discover the story behind Montclair Brewery, where every beer brewed carries a meaningful tale. Leo credits his mother for teaching him the art of brewing beer, which was traditionally done by women in West Africa. Denise emphasizes the...
ARTIST Meet the incredibly talented, Mo Riza, an Indonesian-born creative director, multi-disciplinary painter, designer, and photographer. Anyone who has known Mo Riza has used the words genius to describe something he has done. It’s an honor to have him join...
We stopped by the world-famous Holsten’s today and spoke with Eric, the owner, and Karl, the General Manager, to set up a long-format interview to get the whole Holsten’s story: how the diner started, the journey with The Sopranos, the renovation mayhem, all of...
From Fallout to Baby Reindeer and Tom Lake Hello, everyone! In this episode, we dive into our latest reads and TV shows and help you pick your entertainment for the month of May. It is a fun mix of recommendations, critiques, and a little bit of nostalgia. Take a...
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
