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The Towncast is a podcast supporting the people and businesses of small communities. Every week we talk to businesses and people of interest in the community and get to know more about them. We encourage residents to support each other and our local businesses, get to know and appreciate one another as neighbors and new friends.
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Get Into the Van with Alt Country musician Mike West as he sits down with guests from all walks of life as they share their hard earned wisdom and insights, what makes them tick, discuss their craft and inspirations and all else in between. Mike chats to musicians, promoters, artists and anyone else passionate about what they do to inspire listeners to follow their creative outlets.
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Songfacts, which has been bringing you the stories behind the songs since 1999, now has a podcast. On the Songfacts Podcast, host Stephanie R. Myers speaks with songwriters and other music makers to learn about their own songs (which they often perform on the show) and explore the music that influenced them. On this fun and enlightening musical journey, you'll discover new songs across a range of genres and take a deep dive into some you know - how they're structured, what they mean, how the ...
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Debora Iyall burst onto the post-punk music scene with her band Romeo Void's seminal hit, "Never Say Never," with her infectious and magnetic frontwoman energy. Debora’s powerful lyrics and distinct vocal style challenged conventions and gave voice to those who often went unheard in the post-punk scene of the early '80s. But Debora’s journey as an …
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Each year the Hawthorne Rotary Club brings the best restaurants in the area to one place so people can sample a variety of local cuisine. the Hawthorne Rotary club supports the town of Hawthorne in so many ways including scholarships for high schoolers, equipment for the volunteer ambulance corp. and so much more. Please make sure you subscribe. Th…
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From Saturday Night Live to the biggest Broadway shows to HBO, Apple TV and many more television shows, Emiliano Pares shares his story from going to school in upstate NY to running one of the biggest prop houses in the NY tri-state area, right here in New Jersey.Please subscribe and help keep The Towncast going strong!…
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Singer/songwriter Danielia Cotton's new album Charley's Pride: A Tribute to Black Country Music, showcases her take on Charley Pride's songs as well as original material. Danielia is an acclaimed singer-songwriter whose music is a powerful blend of rock, blues, country, and soul. She was raised in the small town of Hopewell, N.J., and her journey a…
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In this interview, we sit down with the immensely talented Jumaane Smith, a celebrated trumpeter, pianist, and vocalist, to discuss his remarkable musical journey and the inspirations behind his latest work. We delve into the creative process of his forthcoming LP, "Come on Home." Jumaane shares insights from his years as Michael Bublé's lead trump…
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Local resident shares her journey from building model airplanes as a child, to working on jets for Boeing and eventually putting in 25 years in NYC as a member of the IBEw Local #3. She encourages young people to consider the trades and consider joining the brotherhood of the unions. Please subscribe and help the Towncast going strong.…
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In this third installment of Guys Talking Sports, the guys talk about the baseball season at the All Star break. They make their predictions for the Home Run derby, the All Star break and, with the upcoming football season, they gave early predictions for the Jets and Giants' season.Make sure you subscribe and keep the Towncast going strong.…
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Singer/songwriter Tano Jones has captivated audiences with his innovative blend of genres, and his journey in the music industry has been a fascinating one. In this interview, we delve into his latest ventures, including his exciting work with his new band, Tano Jones Revelry, and their critically acclaimed album album, "Spinning North." The band h…
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Jesse Colin Young is a revered figure in the American folk-rock scene. In The Youngbloods, which blended folk, rock, blues, and jazz elements, widespread acclaim came from their iconic 1967 hit single, "Get Together," a song that became an anthem for peace and brotherhood during the turbulent 1960s. The song's enduring message of unity and love con…
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What a great time with Jersey born and raised stand up comic Mike Marino. He shares his journey growing up in NJ, getting into stand up comedy and touring the country and other parts of the world. Not to mention his campaign to MAKE AMERICA ITALIAN AGAIN. There are some curse words in the short clip of his stand up at the end of the episode.Please …
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On May 18, 2024, at 10:00 am, Passaic County dedicated the new Vietnam War Memorial Wall to everyone who served. All 58,479 soldiers who died during the are etched into the wall for eternity. Thank you to all who served in Vietnam, and the soldiers who served around the world and sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. God bless you all. Please su…
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Hawthorne (NJ) High School 2013 graduate, Ethan Ramos, talks about growing up wrestling and having the dream to make the Olympics. After achieving amazing success, Ethan will be going to the 2024 Olympics in Paris France.You can donate to Ethan Ramos and his family here, https://www.spotfund.com/story/3d928b1f-9645-48cc-a7c8-382cf8a871f7 Please sub…
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Singer/songwriter Erica Falls' incredible voice and electrifying stage presence have solidified her as a prominent figure in the music industry. Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of New Orleans, Erica's journey in music began at an early age, shaped by the sounds of jazz, soul, and funk that permeate the city streets. With a career spannin…
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These three doctors are working together to support and help us to live healthy, active lives well into our 70s and 80s. Dr. Jan Kasprowicz, Dr. Steven Geanopulos and Dr. John Puzio share their specialities and their focus and between the three of them, should put us on the path to a healthy long life!Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast goi…
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County Commissioner, Sandi Lazzara, shares her journey from growing up in Passaic County, her family's bread business in Paterson, to running for office and most recently developing the Vietnam War Memorial in Wayne NJ. Make sure you don't miss the dedication on May 18, 2024.Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast growing strong!…
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Subterranean Street Society have just released their phenomenal new record "Bleep" and will be hitting the UK for the first tour since 2019! Mike chats to frontman Louis about their new album and tour, writing hooks and politically charged anthems, smart phones, classic films. getting a song on a Netflix show and so much more! Listen now and catch …
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This episode contains mature subject matter.Gina shares her incredible story of being caught up in the world of human trafficking and how she ultimately found freedom from the feelings of worthlessness. She is now the VP of the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking. www.ginacavallo.org If you need help go to www.safernj.orgPlease subscribe and hel…
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What a great event with Italians and people who love the Italian culture, coming together to celebrate the heritage. There was entertainment each day, celebrities, vendors and beautiful accordion music. If you missed it this year, make plans to attend in 2025!! www.paisancon.comPlease subscribe and help the Towncast keep going strong!…
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José James is a groundbreaking singer/songwriter known for seamlessly blending jazz, soul, hip-hop, and R&B into a distinctive and captivating musical style. José rose to prominence in the mid-2000s with the release of his debut album, "The Dreamer" (2008), which garnered widespread acclaim for its fusion of jazz improvisation with soulful melodies…
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Jim shares his journey from learning his only son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to running 10 marathons including running over 300 miles from Massachusetts to New Jersey, doing push up around the world and climbing Mt Everest, all to bring awareness to and helping find a cure for this terminal disease. www.jarofhope.orgPlease subscribe and help k…
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Singer/songwriter Zada is only 20 years old, but she has already carved out a name for herself in the music industry. Born in Ethiopia and based in Vancouver, Zada showcases a full range of influences in her singing and songwriting. She released her debut album, Water in the Desert, on March 1, and it's already gaining critical acclaim. We caught u…
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The executive director of the GSFF, Lauren Concar, joined me in the beautiful podcast studio at Brookdale College in Lincroft NJ to discuss this upcoming festival. She talks about some the great films that were selected from over 2000 submissions, including my friend Dan DeLuca's new film. Make sure you get your tickets very soon as they always sel…
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Calling Narada Michael Walden a "musical powerhouse" would be a severe understatement. A former member of the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra, he's also a prolific producer, has been the drummer for Journey, co-wrote the classic Aretha Franklin song "Freeway of Love," and now has a new album, "Euphoria," with the single "The More I Love My Life," fe…
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Legendary songwriter Mike Stoller, of the songwriting team Leiber and Stoller, is speaking with us in this episode. Together with Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller wrote a breathtaking number of classics for Elvis Presley, The Coasters, The Drifters, Peggy Lee, LaVern Baker, Ben. E. King, and more, including "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog," "Santa Claus Is …
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The new GM of the NJ Jackals shares his journey from working as a radio disc jockey at 15 years old, to owning his own station, surviving a heart transplant and becoming the new general managers of the NJ Jackals. They have a lot of exciting things planned for 2024!Please subscribe and help the Towncast keep going strong! For the video version of t…
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Join Mike for episode 72 as he sits down with Kevin and Matt from Rhino, A Story Company to talk about their work on the upcoming documentary "Where Ya Been?" - The Odyssey and Elegy of Luke Bell. Fans of Country music and Luke Bell, this film that is being funded on Kickstarter documents Luke's incredible rise from WY ranch hand to promising singe…
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Publicist Kathleen Carter shares her journey from Suffern New York to becoming a leading publicist in the NY tristate area, working on some great books that are being released over the next few months. She talks about what the job of a publicist is for the author and for the publisher. For the video version of this interview, visit our You Tube cha…
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This is a brief episode to say thank you to all of our viewers and highlight some of the episodes in 2023. We are excited about the future of the Towncast and look forward to everyone being a part of it! You can view all of our episodes on our You Tube channel @thetowncast.Have a happy, healthy and blessed 2024.Please subscribe, spread the word and…
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In our Christmas episode, we want to thank Patricia Rodriguez for the work she does in our community. What an amazing testimony to selfless giving, not only during the holidays but year round. Thank you Patricia for all you do for the children in our communities. Check out our You Tube channel for the video version of the podcast. MERRY CHRISTMAS E…
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We have had Adam Faatz on the podcast 3 times in the past year and a half and in 2 weeks he is going to climb the highest free-standing mountain and the fourth highest mountain in the world. At 19,340 feet, Adam is going to climb the mountain with 1 lung (and a little bit of his second one). This final episode before his ascent highlights the prepa…
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Every year we ask the hosts at the Pantheon podcast network to tell us their holiday favorites and break down the songs. This year, we hear about Alanis Morissette's cover of "Last Christmas," Barbra Streisand's "Jingle Bells," and a few songs we've never heard before, from the likes of Charles Brown, Captain Sensible and the Fuzztones. Here's our …
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What a great conversation with New Jersey Senator Kristin Corrado. We forget sometimes that they are moms, friends and neighbors. She shares growing up in Totowa NJ, working with her dad in their law office and ultimately winning her re-election as senator of the Legislative District 40 in northern NJ. To see the video version visit our You Tube ch…
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Steve shares the incredible work his foundations are doing as well as upcoming films produced at Wayfarer Studios. We also talk about the Wayfarer Theaters and the amazing films they screen along with the Q&As they conduct with people like Geena Davis, Rainn Wilson and Jane Goodall.Support your local theaters, local businesses and one another.Suppo…
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Join Mike for episode 70 of the podcast with Texan Honky Tonk Trailblazer Summer Dean! Coming over to the UK for her first tour, Summer talks about her creative process, writing a song a week, the future, her brilliant new album The Biggest Life, Western Swing and so much more! Listen now and don't miss out Summer's first ever UK tour from November…
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The former cartoonist from the National Lampoon magazine, Dave Shelton shares his journey from growing up in northern New Jersey to moving to LA and working with many celebrities on his way to being an award winning writer, musician, podcaster and author. You can see the video of this interview at our You Tube channel, @thetowncast. You can learn m…
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We had the chance to meet with the mayor of Paterson NJ, Andre Sayegh, who shared some of the incredible revitalization projects they have completed as well as planned for the future. He also addressed many of your questions and concerns about guns, drugs, roadwork and much more. To see the video version of our podcast, click here, https://youtu.be…
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You won't find many bass players on the jam band scene more respected than Oteil Burbridge. He's best known for his time in The Allman Brothers Band, where he served from 1997 until the group ended their storied career in 2014. Before that, Burbridge was in the Aquarium Rescue Unit, a group founded by former wrestling manager Colonel Bruce Hampton …
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A great conversation with Cheryl Demartino, owner of Junk Chick Designs in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Cheryl shares her passion for refurbishing furniture and gathering some great collectables, vintage clothing, old record albums and so much more. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and Threads under Junk Chick Designs or call/text her at 201-852-487…
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