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...
Montclair Local News, Publisher Liz George has successfully led Montclair, New Jersey’s beloved and longstanding news blog Baristanet. And now there’s an exciting new chapter as Baristanet, the renowned news outlet, has merged with Montclair Local, and Liz...
LIFE AFTER LOCAL POLITICS A Conversation with Peter Yacobellis: Politics, Controversy, and New Beginnings Peter Yacobellis returns to the podcast to take a look back at his time in Montclair, New Jersey. Discussing the highs and lows of his time in public office and...
BOXCAR CEO There’s a nice new mode of transport in these parts! We spoke with Joe Colangelo, the very nice CEO of Boxcar, who introduced us to a more comfortable bus ride that takes commuters from the New Jersey suburbs all the way to Manhattan’s EAST...
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...
Embracing Inclusion: The Cornerstone Philosophy Meet Wendy Lacey, the business owner of Cornerstone Montclair and Montclair General Store. Wendy shares her journey from working in investment banking to becoming an entrepreneur and creating a space that promotes...
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
