Meet the Owners Margot and Maddie! Stepping through the doors of Watchung Booksellers, you’re immediately embraced by that unmistakable scent of paper and ink, mingling with the laughter and chatter of a community that’s found its haven. Margot Sage-El and...
TV SERIES DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, EDITOR How to Make It in Hollywood! The Only Advice You’ll Ever Need! – Alex Hall Tune in to meet our good friend Alex Hall and how he went from being a PA to editing, directing, and producing shows like Law and Order, The...
PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR’S NEW BOOK – THE EXCEPTIONS NYTimes Top 100 of 2023 – We had the privilege of interviewing Kate Zernike, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of the book “The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for...
Animated Series Writer and Graphic Novelist – “Every time I step outside of my comfort zone, I get rewarded.” That is just one of the great takeaways we got from speaking with talented writer Jorge Aguirre! Tune in to our latest episode to learn how...
MUSICAN, ANIMATOR, ARTIST Meet the incredibly talented Elinor Blake, better known by her stage name, April March. Renowned for her iconic song “Chick Habit” featured in Quentin Tarantino’s “Death Proof,” April March has a fascinating dual...
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...
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
