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The Official un-official podcast of the City of Trenton! There's so many things about the capital city of New Jersey that people have NO idea about! This podcast not only puts those things center-stage but also introduces the listener to a treasure trove of information about this incredible place. There's so much "Washington slept here" type of history in this town, it'll surely satisfy your yesteryear taste buds, but there's so much more to Trenton than, dare we say it, "just" the history. ...
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Breakfast with Mom

Sandra and Shanoa

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We are a mother daughter podcast that like to share all the things we find interesting with True Crime and History with a focus on women and how they have impacted our world, whether for good or for bad.
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No Ordinary Women

Rose Stein and Lynn Pontillo

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Hey there, you’ve stumbled upon the podcast that’s all about women, and all their good, bad, and batshit crazy moments. Welcome to Rose and Lynn’s world, where inappropriate jokes and dry humor are just as important as women’s rights and true crime.
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! In this week's episode we talk about Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Warren_Roebling https://structurae.net/en/persons/emily-warrren-roeblinghttps://bridgebuilderinpetticoats.com/bibliography/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9190747/emily…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today Mom and talk about our Denver trip! All the things: Music: "Electronic Rock (King Around Here)" by Alex Grohl https://pixabay.com/music/search/electronic%20rock%20king Logo Artwork: Strawbeary Studios https://www.youtube.com/@StrawbearyStudios/featured Episode was researched, written and edited by…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! We are headed to Denver to the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival! In this episode we talk about our hopes and dreams for the weekend along with who we are excited to see again or meet for the first time. In our next episode we will discuss the reality of the weekend, please stay tuned! All the …
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*****TRIGGER WARNING***** Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom Today we are going to discuss a phenomenon that occurred in the 19th century commonly referred to as “Fasting Girls”. Please note this episode makes reference to eating disorders and mental illness, if these topics are triggering please feel free to skip this episode. All my res…
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This episode of Trenton Waves is brought to you by Pappy and Company. -- Shop PappyCo.com and be sure to enter the code TRENTONWAVES at Checkout for a 15% discount on your order! PappyCo.com It's not just a lifestyle, it's a BOURBON lifestyle! -- Mercer County Executive, Dan Benson joins Trenton Waves podcast in the studio this week for some laid b…
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This episode of Trenton Waves is brought to you by Pappy and Company. -- Shop PappyCo.com and be sure to enter the code TRENTONWAVES at Checkout for a 15% discount on your order! Pappy.com It's not just a lifestyle, it's a BOURBON lifestyle! -- The Sassos learn all about the Trenton skating culture from this week's in studio guest, Jaclyn Duncan! T…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today I want to talk about Sister Rosetta Tharpe. You can find resources in the show notes along with a link to her music on YouTube. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a pioneering American musician who played a significant role in the development of early rock and roll and gospel music. Born Rosetta Nubin on M…
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This week, Christina and Frank welcome a new sponsor: Pappy and Company www.PappyCo.com A lifestyle brand built around shared experiences, celebrations both big and small, and stolen moments that allow us to slow down and enjoy life, Pappy & Company works with a network of like minded friends, partners, artists, and craftspeople to create our colle…
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While the State of New Jersey offers people the opportunity to ‘wipe the slate clean’ via the Expungement process – it can be time consuming and confusing for eligible individuals to navigate the various steps of the process. The Mercer Path Forward: Expungement Services addresses these various reasons for incomplete expungement efforts and provide…
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Frank and Christina review the Capital City Philharmonic's April 20th performance of Trenton's own, George Antheil, and his Ballet Mécanique (an avant-garde masterpiece scored for 4 pianos and 11 percussionists). The CPNJ produced this event in association with the Trenton Circus. The Sassos also share on their recent trip to Kentucky and discuss t…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today I want to tell you about Gustav Klimt, and the story of his stolen art. Gustav was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent figures in the Vienna Secession movement. Born on July 14, 1862, in Baumgarten, near Vienna, Austria, Gustav demonstrated artistic talent from a young age.…
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This week, Frank has a hard time understanding why people allow their dogs to roam free through a hotel lobby during breakfast, a woman gts too close to his food, and Christina finds much happiness in watching Frank possibly getting a free hotdog. Bryan Evans from The Father Center of NJ visits in studio this week as well. Bryan served as the senio…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Trigger warnings….this story includes fetal homicide and decapitation please listen with caution. Pearl Bryan was a 22-year-old pregnant American woman from Greencastle, Indiana who was found decapitated in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, on February 1, 1896 by a 17-year-old farm hand named Johnny Hewling. Her h…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! This is the 112 anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. I won’t bore you with the story of the Titanic but I do want to give a brief summary of the Titanic story just in case there are some out there that have been living under a rock their whole life- the luxury liner RMS Titanic, launched on Ma…
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Dan and Jill from the Capital City Philharmonic are back in the studio this week with the Sassos to talk about an amazing show coming up on April 20, 2024! Experience a truly extraordinary concert, where open ears and open minds unite. The centerpiece of this captivating event is George Antheil's Ballet Mécanique, an avant-garde masterpiece scored …
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Just a bonus episode we'd thought we'd share! Recently, John Palma, a friend of Frank's since 1988, stopped by for a visit and take in some Trenton. During John's visit to the capital city, the long time friends had some coffee at Slammin Brew then stopped for lunch at The Station Tapas & Bar. The trip would not be complete without a visit to the s…
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The Sasso's give a congrats to Trenton's newest coffee shop, Slammin Brew and The Station Tapas & Bar! Special recognition to Reggie Hallett from 1911 Smokehouse without whom there would be NO downtown! Also, a special shoutout to Snipes on East State street in Trenton. The Sasso's welcome Trenton Fire Department Director Ken Douglas and Firefighte…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today we take a light hearted approach, I tell Mom two Easter Stories and some "dad" jokes. I hope you find it as fun as we did! Resources: https://www.surfnetkids.com/easter/activities/two-silly-easter-bunny-stories/ https://parade.com/1165566/marynliles/easter-jokes/ All the things: Music: "Electronic…
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Frank and Christina discuss the phenomenon of people wearing pajama tops and bottoms OUTSIDE! Frank asks Podcastia married men for help. When in a restaurant with your wife, what is the etiquette of ordering food? Christina loves the accents of her Pennsylvania neighbors as Frank likens them to the cast of Slingblade. Terry West stops by the studio…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Mary Ludwig Hays, commonly known as Molly Pitcher, was a legendary figure of the American Revolutionary War. Molly was a common nickname for women named Mary in the Revolutionary time period. Mary was born on October 13, 1754 in Trenton, New Jersey, British America. Historians argue over where she was b…
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Christina and Frank compare kid's lives today with their lives as kids. Spoiler alert - There's absolutely NO COMPARISON. John Snee, from Trenton Makes Tech, Startup Grind, One Million Cups, and U-Limo, visits the studio this week to talk about Trenton Startups and many other business opportunities for Trentonians and the world. An Interview with J…
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THIS WEEK: Frank talks about a run-in with a listener at a recent trip to the Trenton DMV. Christina shares the difference between the Trenton DMV and the one in Lawrenceville. Bubba Walsh and OTC's Tobi Richardson join Christina and Frank in the studio on this episode and address a recent episode calling out the musical styling habits of Bubba's b…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! This episode contains content related to domestic abuse as both physical and sexual assault. Some may find this triggering, please listen at your own risk. On March 9, 1977 Francine Hughes stood outside her Michigan home, watching it burn. Inside was her abusive husband, Mickey. Earlier that night, he h…
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This week we drink margaritas from Brazo's while Lynn tells us about the absolutely awful life of Elizabeth Bathory. Elizabeth was a Hungarian noblewoman and a purported serial killer. She and four of her servants faced accusations of torturing and murdering hundreds of girls and women between 1590 and 1610. Thank you to our sources! https://www.hi…
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THIS WEEK: Frank talks about getting "hit on" by a waitress. The Sassos expose the homeless trio SCAM on Route 29 in front of Coopers in Trenton and offer advice on what YOU can do about it. Donna Maywar joins Christina and Frank in the studio on this episode and shares all things love, life, Classics Bookstore, and the pursuit of happiness. Follow…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! On February 18, 1820 – 27 year old Lavinia Fisher was hanged in South Carolina for murder, alongside her husband. She wore her white wedding dress for her execution. They were executed for the robbery and murders of guests at their inn, known as the Six Mile House, at Charlestown. Lavinia was an America…
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They're back! ​From Episode 9 (that's 151 episodes ago - for those of you trying to keep track) Sara Casey and Tony Goggles return to the studio to promote their new film, "CADDY HACK". Be warned, there are spoilers in this episode of Trenton Waves. You should definitely purchase the film at D.I. Why? Films (Go here: www.diwhyfilms.com/films/caddy-…
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This week we drink enormous Dark ‘n Stormy’s while Rose tells us about a sweet family trying to live a quiet life on a farm in Mexico. But we all know that is NOT how it ends. Jayne Valseca went to hell and back trying to save her husband’s life while at the same time fighting for her own. And of course, she also had to take care of three kids and …
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today I wanted to highlight an actor who was once in the military. I really didn’t know much about but was an excellent actor, but I’m glad I took the time to get to know him a little better. Charles Bronson was born Charles Dennis Buchinsky on November 3, 1921 to Walter and Mary Buchinsky. He was the e…
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This week Lynn tells us about ANOTHER woman who took matters into her own hands. Told all the men what to do, played the role of father, mother, wife, husband, and caretaker. All while overseeing the building of this little bridge called the BROOKLYN BRIDGE! Yep you heard it right, a woman was behind the erection of that stunning bridge. Look how l…
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In May 1973, after conquering Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain, Hannelore Schmatz and her husband set their sights on a new challenge—Mount Everest. Tragically, exhaustion overcame Hannelore and American climber Ray Genet in the Death Zone. Despite sherpas advising them to press on, Genet chose to stay, leading to his death from hypothermia. Ha…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! The San Francisco Witch Killers are known to be James Clifford Carson (a.k.a. Michael Bear Carson and Susan Barnes Carson (aka Suzan Bear Carson). Resources: https://dbpedia.org/page/Michael_Bear_Carson_and_Suzan_Carson https://www.oxygen.com/blogs/the-bizarre-case-of-the-california-witch-killershttps:/…
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In an era when women faced societal restrictions in the legal field, Belva Lockwood emerged as a fearless advocate for justice and equality. Born in 1830, she overcame adversity to become the first woman to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court. From a humble beginning in Royalton, New York, Belva lacked social status and riches. Widowed at 22…
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In January 1988, Susan, an ER nurse, embarked on a journey to find love. Little did she know, her path would lead her through highs and lows, testing her strength and resilience. After a whirlwind romance, Susan and Michael's marriage took a dark turn. Facing financial conflicts, anger issues, and strained relationships, Susan bravely confronted th…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom. HAPPY 2024! In today’s episode we would like to do a 2023 wrap up episode. I would like to express our gratitude to all the consistent listeners. I cannot tell you how shocked I am at the amount of downloads we have had for our small podcast. We released our intro episode on March 6th and our first full…
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This week Lynn tells us about the haunting story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Growing up in the shadow of family disdain, it became clear that Dee Dee, was a master manipulator and an alleged criminal. Dee Dee's journey into deception began when Gypsy was just three months old, with claims of sleep apnea. Her history of fraud and petty crim…
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This week Lynn tells us about the remarkable life of Gloria Vanderbilt. From a tumultuous childhood and Hollywood glamour to artistic pursuits and motherhood, her journey was as complex as it was fascinating. A socialite, artist, and designer, she defied expectations and embraced life on her own terms. Her legacy lives on through her son, Anderson …
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! We are going to conclude our Christmas series. Today’s Christmas story takes place in New York City 1897. I found this story when I watched the 2009 movie on Netflix. I’m sure some of our listeners have seen the movie’s thumbnail while surfing Netflix for a Christmas movie but may not know it was based …
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Welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! We are continuing our Christmas series. Today’s Christmas ghost story comes from the Victorian Era, 1868 to be exact. My resources can be found in the show notes. This story is called A Strange Christmas Game written by Charlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell also known as Mrs J. H. Riddell. Charlotte Riddell was born on …
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Capital Philharmonic's Executive Director Jill Aguayo and Music Director Dan Spalding join the Sassos in the studio this week to talk all things Capital Philharmonic including, but not limited to, New Year's Eve 2023, what constitutes percusion, the possibility of a John Hatch appearance, and do Triangles really have sheet music? Also: Frank's expe…
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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Since we are in the holiday season, for the month of December, I thought we would do something different and go off script. Instead of talking about historical true crime or discussing people and events we find interesting, for our December episodes I would like to talk about old forgotten traditions. T…
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This week Rose tells us about a crazy love triangle. From a delayed airport arrival to a chilling encounter in the dark, the night took a bizarre turn for Colleen Shipman. Unbeknownst to her, a stranger in disguise trailed her every move. What started as a peculiar observation escalated into a harrowing pursuit, leaving Colleen shaken. The twist? T…
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This week Lynn tells us about a remarkable woman. Alva Erskine Smith, born on January 17, 1853, in Mobile, Alabama was the seventh of nine children and stood out as the only surviving girl among her siblings. From a young age, she exhibited a fiery spirit, unafraid to challenge societal norms. Alva's upbringing in a wealthy family involved summers …
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