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Pod and Market
by A Newark Podcast
The “Pod & Market” podcast grew out of several conversations amongst Newarkers, lamenting the decline of traditional forms of media and journalism in Newark (like newspapers) and the lack of a central forum for discussion of issues facing the City of Newark. While not the first or only discussion podcast in Newark, the topics of the podcast can be as general as gentrification and as narrow as the construction of a single building. The only connection between episodes will be their connection to Newark.
Episodes
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Newark's Climbers: A Conversation and Interview with Rich Song of Method Climbing
Method Climbing is a unique space in Newark. You wouldn’t believe it but the basement of Walker House hosts a 12,000 square-foot rock climbing facility and gym. The space is a draw for rock climbing and bouldering enthusiasts, as well as many people who are interested but not experienced in the...
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An Episode 3, But No Episode 4: A Conversation with Tehsuan Glover
We are turning the tables this time! Tehsuan Glover, a local journalist and sartorial savant, recorded this conversation with our host, Manny Antunes, in May 2022. While there are some dated references, the conversation remains fresh and topical. We covered nearly everything under the sun…
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Policy and Politics: A Conversation with Mark Bonamo on the 2023 State of the City
On April 18, Mayor Ras Baraka gave the annual State of the City at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the ninth of his tenure as chief executive of the city. Mark Bonamo joins the podcast this episode—our first in almost a year—to talk through the speech, the questions it raised, the swirling...
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Tying the Institutions of This City to This City: An Interview and Conversation with Evan Weiss
In 1999, the Newark Alliance was founded to lead efforts around the ongoing economic revitalization of Newark, with the goal of “transform[ing Newark] into a better and safer place to work, live, learn, play, and do business.” Part of this vision includes turning Newark into a true “regional…
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Candidate Interview: LaMonica McIver (Central Ward)
Newark’s municipal elections are in full swing. Walking around the city, you will see political advertisements promoting the different candidates running for office. . According to the city clerk’s office, there are 25 candidates running for 10 offices, including mayor, councilperson at large…
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Newark's Beer Revival: An Interview and Conversation with Steve Hughes
Over a century ago, walking down the streets of Newark, constant reminders of Newark’s preeminent brewing and beermaking industry would have scattered the landscape. Massive factories like Ballantine’s and Kruger’s would have churned out hundreds of barrels of lager and ale each day. Ornate...
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Newark's Election Landscape: A Conversation with Mark Bonamo on the 2022 Municipal Elections
2022 is an election year in Newark. Candidates for mayor and council have declared their intention to run, and votes will be cast on May 10. Newark has off-off cycle elections, in that our elections occur off-cycle from both the New Jersey and U.S. Presidential elections and the...
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Beyond Story: An Interview and Conversation with Maisy Card
“Harlem. 2005. Let’s say that you are a sixty-nine-year-old Jamaican man called Stanford, or Stan for short, who once faked your own death.” Thus begins These Ghosts Are Family, the debut novel of Maisy Card. Published in 2020, These Ghosts Are Family is the intergenerational story of the Paisley...
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A Colorful Blur: An Interview and Conversation with Larry Lyons
If you find yourself walking down Halsey Street lately, you may have noticed that several of the previously empty storefronts are now filled with interesting concepts and brand new retail experiences. Most (if not all) of these new experiences are being spearheaded by Newarkers: from Boss Blend…
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Brutal and Beautiful: An Interview and Conversation with Roger Tucker
Being the host of a podcast in Newark means constantly keeping your ear to the ground to see who else is part of or joining the conversation. It is always interesting to see what other podcasts are sharing the Newark story to a broader audience. Which is why it’s so exciting to have Roger C.…
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Right On That Brink: An Interview and Conversation with Alex Hodgkinson at ODR
This is a very special episode. After more than a year of recording remotely, we had the opportunity to record onsite and in-person. And what a place to launch our first in-person recording in such a long time. ODR Studios sits in the heart of the Ironbound and is a gorgeous place. It is a…
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First Fridays: An Interview and Conversation with Zay Little
In 2017, Newark First Fridays launched as an inclusive community event to showcase emerging artists, makers, artisan food vendors, musicians, and street performers. The event was meant to address the death of open air markets in the city’s downtown while also attempting to connect disparate shows...
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Pivotable: An Interview and Conversation with Marcy DePina
Marcy is a force in the Newark community. Aside from leading several major nonprofits in the city, she is also a noted content producer, best exemplified by her weekly show FORSA!. FORSA! explores the music of African and the Diaspora and “raises the frequency of our world through the arts and...
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Fighting Against Environmental Racism: The Ironbound Community Corporation and the Biochar Facility
Aries Clean Technologies has proposed the construction of the Newark Biochar Production Facility near an existing site on Doremus Avenue in the Ironbound Section of Newark. If it becomes operational, it will be able to process up to 430 wet tons of domestic wastewater treated biosolids a day from...
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My Podcast with Manny: An Interview and Conversation with Manny Antunes (by donmexlar)
This episode, we turn the tables around. As part of our season finale, my friend, donmexlar, thought it would be fun to ask me some questions about the podcast and Newark. At first, I was hesitant, as, despite my best efforts, I am always trying to push the focus of the show off me and onto the...
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Perfecting the Aesthetic: An Interview and Conversation with Kreshnik Berisha And Sihana
At the corner of Prospect and Ferry Streets, a restaurant had a quiet opening. The usual fanfare around grand openings had to wait. The Ironbound was in the grips of a pandemic that brought the usually bustling thoroughfare to a mute standstill. Nevertheless, SIhana set its tables and opened its...
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Design Challenge, Challenging Times: An Interview and Conversation with Erin Sweeney and Schools That Can
The COVID-19 crisis has upended many annual events and programs; many have been canceled, a few have postponed until the next year. However, there are still many that are adapting to the times and moving their events to virtual venues. The process has not been easy, but the results can break new...
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Symphony Works: An Interview and Conversation with Taneshia Nash Laird on Newark Symphony Hall
Newark Symphony Hall remains one of the most iconic performance venues in Newark, as well as in New Jersey. Constructed in 1925 at a cost of $2M, the space has been the home of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the New Jersey State Opera, McDonald’s Gospelfest, the New Jersey Ballet, the…
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We Burnt Our Fields; Now Let's Cultivate Our Crops: An Interview and Conversation with Kai Campbell
Kai Campbell left the world of Newark politics and development to try his hand at a venerable city tradition, food creation and service. Kai was no stranger to this area of work, coming from a long line and tradition of chefs and restaurant managers in his family. He has since flourished and is…
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What to Eat: Interview and Conversation with Charlie Shelton
Newark has always been a city with a rich food tradition. It's now at the crossroads of maintaining that tradition while expanding into new fields. Charlie Shelton, head chef at Barcade, joins the podcast to talk about what's good to eat, what Newark should do to support its food culture, and…
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Our Plague: Conversations with Newarkers During the COVID19 Crisis
Newark has come to a standstill. Businesses are closed. Newarkers are sheltering in place. The podcast explores what this means for the city and its residents.
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Living History: An Interview and Conversation with Liz del Tufo
Our second season begins with a special guest, Liz DelTufo. Liz has led the effort to preserve this city's cultural landmarks and historical sites for the past 50 years. On this episode, she shares her journey in this city and some of the anecdotes from her fights to protect our unique look.
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III: An Interview and Conversation with M'Jestie
M'Jestie, 2x platinum-selling songwriter from Newark, released her first solo album "III." She joins the pod to discuss her journey as an artist, the inspiration behind her music, and the meanings behind her songs on the album.
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A Call to Peace: A Discussion About Monuments and Art with Alliyah Allen
What is a timely monument for Newark? This is the central question to "A Call to Peace," a public art and history exhibition which calls into question Gutzon Borglum's Wars of America monument in Military Park. Alliyah Allen, an assistant curator on the projects, comes on to discuss the issues...
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Frustration, Inspiration: A Conversation and Interview with Miguel Antunes
This is a very special episode. We have Miguel Antunes, the brother of the pod's host, join for a discussion about growing up in Newark and leaving Newark. This episode hits a wide array of topics, from getting the most out of college, to finding inspiration, to figuring out what path to follow…
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Jordan's Journey: An Interview and Conversation with Jordan Thomas
Where do I begin with Jordan? I suppose I can talk about how we first met. I was assigned by the Harvard Club to interview a student from University High School in Newark, one they were quite interested in. The person I met astounded me. He was easily admitted into Harvard. However, and...
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Porchfest!: A Celebration of Performance and Art in Newark's Forest Hill
Guests, Don Charles and Derek Walls, join the podcast to share the preparations and work behind Porchfest, a 50-plus artist/performers celebration throughout Forest Hill on September 28, 2019
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You Can't Recreate History: The Preservation of Old Essex County Jail with Myles Zhang
Up the hill sits Old Essex County Jail, site of many incarcerations and executions in New Jersey history. The building, when in opened in the 1800s, was considered to be the model for progress in the penal system. Today, the building has fallen into disuse and disrepair. Myles Zhang joins the pod...
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Bringing Back the Spirit(s) of Newark: Cool Vines and All Points West
Newark was once a center of alcohol production and consumptions. Massive breweries and distilleries dotted the landscape, while, during prohibition, speakeasies could be found on every corner. John Ward from Cool Vines and Gil Spaier from All Points West come on to the pod to discuss their...
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A Newark Brand: Interview and Conversation with Gabe Ribeiro
Gabe Ribeiro comes onto Pod & Market to discuss his growing brand, The Nork Project, as well as The Nork Audio Project, and to share his experiences growing a brand in Newark.
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Don't Be Afraid: Coming Out in Newark
Coming out to friends, family, and loved ones can often be a difficult process. It is often not a singular moment and takes on many forms. Bella Filipe and Christian Valentin-Gladden share their Newark coming out stories, explain what coming out means and how it happens, and shares advice with...
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A Free Public Library: Interview and Conversation with Jeffrey Trzeciak
Jeffrey Trzeciak, Director of the Newark Public Library, joins Pod & Market to discuss what has changed at the Library over the last several years. Jeffrey discusses the Library's efforts with LGBTQI+ awareness and inclusion and its new services for the homeless of Newark, as well as other...
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From Newark to Cambridge: Newark Students Adjusting to Elite Institutions
Anthony Abraham Jack's The Privileged Poor, through the use of stories collected from students over several years, exposed how often elite institutions of higher education fail to help undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their full potential. Kim Boerrigter and Lucia...
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Local Control: Interview and Conversation with A'Dorian Murray-Thomas
After 23 years of state control of Newark Public Schools, local control has come back to the elected Board of Education. This spring, we had our first election where incumbent members of the re-empowered Board of Education ran against a new slate of candidates. One of these new candidates was...
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RU Paid?: The Fight Over Educator Pay at Rutgers-Newark
Bargaining units representing the administration at Rutgers and certain segments of its educators are currently in dispute over the pay of part-time lecturers and grad students at the University. Here to explain the nature of dispute and the goals of one side of those negotiations are a grad...
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Reclaiming Space: Noelle Lorraine Williams and the Creation of the Frederick Douglass Athletic Field
On the corner of University and Warren Streets lies Rutgers University's Alumni Field. On Wednesday, April 17, that field will be renamed Frederick Douglas Athletic Field, in honor of the historic abolitionist and activist who gave several speeches in that space. Noelle Lorraine Williams will...
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Obsessive: Interview and Conversation with Adam Bergo
“This week, we take a break from our usual discussion panel for an interview and conversation with Adam Bergo (@cevn7), a local entrepreneur and artist. Adam, along with his mother, runs @blackswanespresso, a high quality coffeehouse on Halsey Street in Newark. I've known Adam for two years now…
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Hold the Line: Newark's 2019 State of the City
On March 12, thousands gathered at NJPAC to listen to Mayor Ras Baraka speak about the state of the city. Alongside some performances, Mayor Baraka explored several subject areas, ranging from education to public safety to quality of life, and gave his own assessment of how Newark was doing and...
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Alexa, Is Amazon Coming to Newark?: Amazon's Second HQ and Courting Businesses to Newark
In a very subdued press release, Amazon announced that it would no longer pursue the construction of its second headquarters in New York City. Within a few days of that withdrawal, Mayor Baraka published a piece (not surprisingly) in the Washington Post seeming to say that the administration…
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12 Stories High and Developing Fast: MX3 and a Developing Ironbound
A change in the zoning rules, known as MX3, will allow for higher building heights just east of Penn Station in the Ironbound, with plans for a 12 story building upon the Newark City Council's approval of the ordinance. Join Lillian Ribeiro, Lisa Scorsolini, and Drew Curtis as we discuss this change
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The “Pod & Market” podcast grew out of several conversations amongst Newarkers, lamenting the decline of traditional forms of media and journalism in Newark (like newspapers) and the lack of a central forum for discussion of issues facing the City of Newark. While not the first or only discussion podcast in Newark, the topics of the podcast can be as general as gentrification and as narrow as the construction of a single building. The only connection between episodes will be their connection to Newark.
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A Newark Podcast
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The “Pod & Market” podcast grew out of several conversations amongst Newarkers, lamenting the decline of traditional forms of media and journalism in Newark (like newspapers) and the lack of a central forum for discussion of issues facing the City of Newark. While not the first or only discussion...
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