The Jersey String Band Podcast

On this episode we welcome Ken and Austin Tilley of the Aqua String Band. We talk about Ken's history as a mummer, Austin's first parade as Captain and so much more! Be sure to subscribe (like/follow) for free to our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify and all your major podcasts platforms.YouTube 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@JerseyStringBandSpotify 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/3WJjrLabRXj51jOhuv79GK

On this episode we welcome Mummer Hall of Famer Tom Loomis. We discuss 100 years of the Woodland String Band. Tom’s time as president of the band and winning 1st prize as well as the many times Woodland has traveled to Ireland.

In this episode we welcome Louis Speziale, a longtime member of the Joseph A. Ferko String Band and new Hall of Fame member of the ​Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association. We talk about his days dancing for Ferko as well as following in his father’s shadow. The conversation continues as we talk about his current position with the String Band Association.

☂️Episode 22 (She’s The Drummer Of The Family)☂️On this episode we welcome Megan Flaherty of the Duffy String Band. We talk about the dynamics of different family members in separate bands as well as the impact that late captain Teddy Kudrick has had on her.Be sure to subscribe (like/follow) for free to our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify and all your major podcasts platforms.YouTube 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@JerseyStringBandSpotify 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/3WJjrLabRXj51jOhuv79GK

On this episode we welcome Mike "Crash" Riddle. We talk about his recent induction into the string band hall of fame, the brotherhood within the Aqua String Band and much more. Be sure to subscribe (like/follow) for free to our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify and all your major podcasts platforms.YouTube 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@JerseyStringBandSpotify 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/3WJjrLabRXj51jOhuv79GK

On this episode we welcome Michael Luciany former captain and current member of South Philadelphia String Band. We talk his experiences as captain, his time with Golden Crown Fancy Brigade, and given nickname.

On this episode we welcome "Captain" Kelliann Gallagher of the Hegaman String Band. We talk the rebuild of the Hegaman String Band, the importance of inclusion in the Mummers and much more.

"When’s the podcast coming back?" We’re officially back for season 2! On our season 2 premiere episode we’ll welcome Uptown’s Tim Burns. We talk Uptown’s recent 2025 show, the challenges of being a snare drummer in a string band and much more. Tim also pulled out an Uno Reverse card on our own Alex Walton. So listen to find out what that means.

We welcome Sam Regalbuto President of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association and long time member of the Quaker City String Band. We discuss his start in mummery, the positive upward trajectory of the mummers as a whole, prop building, Bob Shannon's influence, he shares some stories about past Quaker City shows from behind the scenes, what New Year’s Day looks like from his perspective and much more. ‪

In this episode we welcome Nick Magenta, captain of the Polish American String Band. We talk PA’s perennial finishes in the top five, the deep roots of Nick’s family in the band, of course Kielbasa and much more!

On this episode we welcome 1st place prize captain, Kade Radcliffe. We talk his family history with in Uptown string band, the continued growth of the band and the hobby, his experience as a first year captain and much more.

On this episode we welcome our own Susan Hallowell. She shares how she found the Mummers as a young girl and her dream to one day be a part of a string band. Also what Jersey String Band means to her and much more

On this episode, we welcome Shawn Blubaugh, Captain of the Greater Kensington String Band. We talk Phillies, the involvement Shawn had with the WWE event, the new Mummers Parade tv deal and much more.

On this episode we welcome newly crowned captain of the ‪@AquaStringBand‬ Austin Tilley. We talk how the reach of the mummers is a positive, Austins roots with Aqua, his WWE experience, the upcoming wiffleball tournament and much more

One this episode we welcome our drill director Pat Tummillo. We talk his unorthodox way he joined the band, putting together our New Years drill and much more.

On this episode we welcome Chris Walton aka the other Walton. We talk our involvement and origins into the string band, confetti and much more.

On this episode we welcome Corina and Frank Benedetti. We talk about how they joined the band, her new book and much more.

On this episode we welcome newly crowned captain of the ‪@JosAFerkoStringBandChannel‬ Scott Ratzke. We talk backpieces, family, the growth of the string bands and much more.

On this episode we welcome Vicki. We talk about her recently graduating college, bingo lingo, so much more!

This episode we welcome Josh and Brandon as we talk the WrestleMania experience. The joys of being in the string band with your brother and much more. 

We welcome, Phil Williamson as he talks about how he became a Mummer and the life of a bass drummer and much more.

In this episode we welcome Mike Jusko our bass fiddle player. We get to know how he learned to play to bass and how he started playing. And much more.

On this episode we welcome one of our founders of the band and banjo player Steve Knestaut. We discuss everything from meatballs to his favorite mum things. And much more.

In this episode we welcome the unofficial Mother of Jersey String Band. Joann Walton, talks about the inportance of marshals to a band. We discuss an upcoming event and much more. We would like to congratulate Jacky BamBam on his recent Hall of Fame induction.

Introducing, The Jersey String Band Podcast. With your Hosts Alex and Pat Walton.Each episode we'll highlight one of our members and talk about all things Jersey String Band and mum related along with many other topics. Enjoy our first episode. #thejerseystringbandpodcastOn this episode we welcome Eric Wertz as he talks about how he was introduced into the string band. Alex finds out there is a new Godzilla movie. And Pat talks about how Jersey became a band.