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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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The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.
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MotorWeek

Television's Original Automotive Magazine

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We thought a podcast would be the perfect vehicle for taking viewers behind-the-scenes of MotorWeek. We produce 52 episodes of MotorWeek a year, but we don't always have time to tell you everything. The podcast is a unique opportunity for viewers to hear our personal impressions of the vehicles we road test, discover the stories behind the stories MotorWeek is covering and learn more about where the auto industry is headed as it focuses squarely on fuel economy.
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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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Unprompted

Chris Riva & Kathrine Nero

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Unprompted with WCPO 9 On Your Side’s Chris Riva and Kathrine Nero goes beyond television’s typical eight-second soundbite and in-depth with the Greater Cincinnati’s newsmakers. The goal is to find that unprompted moment that has shaped their lives.
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The story of a filthy and dangerous train ditch that became one of the swankiest addresses in the world -- Park Avenue. For over 100 years, a Park Avenue address meant wealth, glamour and the high life. The Fred Astaire version of the Irving Berlin classic "Puttin' on the Ritz" revised the lyrics to pay tribute to Park Avenue: "High hats and Arrow …
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In Podcast #324, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew go into the details of the recently unveiled 6th-gen Toyota 4Runner…a huge deal for the brand and the first new 4Runner in almost 15 years. Plus, we’ll also talk about the refreshed RAM 1500. Then our own Alex Kellum has a question on what his next daily driver should be…with the requirements that …
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The Sassos announce their endorsement of Jenna Figueroa Kettenberg for South Ward Councilwoman. If you live in Trenton's South Ward, vote for her on November 5, 2024. On the heels of their announcement, the Sasso's release a new song from one of their faithful listeners about Jenna! Shout Outs: Rancho Taqueria New Castle Wine, Brunswick, GA Kress B…
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Few areas of the United States have as endured as long as Flushing, Queens, a neighborhood with almost over 375 years of history and an evolving cultural landscape that includes Quakers, trees, Hollywood films, world fairs, and new Asian immigration. In this special on-location episode of the Bowery Boys, Greg and special guest Kieran Gannon explor…
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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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In Podcast #323, Jessica Ray steps in as host to guide the MotorWeek crew’s discussions on the reveals of the 2024 New York International Auto Show! Like Genesis…who has some interesting new concepts that certainly look production-ready while INFINITI & Nissan take familiar but quite opposite name plates into their next-generation, Hyundai gives tw…
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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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In today’s episode, Tom visits the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side to walk through the reconstructed two-room apartment of an African-American couple, Joseph and Rachel Moore, who lived in 1870 on Laurens Street in today’s Soho neighborhood. Both Joseph and Rachel moved to New York when they were about 20 years old, in the late 1840s and 185…
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In Podcast #322, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew discuss how the Lincoln Nautilus midsize luxury utility sees impressive new styling and technology inside and out, while Lexus shakes up their lineup with an all-new three-row crossover…the TX, and Rivian introduces not one…but TWO new models with plans to make them at more affordable prices. Plus …
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Edith Wharton’s Age of Innocence is a perfect novel to read in the spring — maybe its all the flowers — so I finally picked it up to re-read, in part due to this excellent episode from the Gilded Gentleman which we are presenting to you this week. The Age of Innocence is Edith Wharton’s most famous novel, an enduring classic of Old New York that ha…
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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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Baseball, as American as apple pie, really is “the New York game.” While its precursors come from many places – from Jamestown to Prague – the rules of American baseball and the modern ways of enjoying it were born from the urban experience and, in particular, the 19th-century New York region. The sport (in the form that we know it today) developed…
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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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In Podcast #321, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew talk about huge news from Dodge as they have just unveiled details of the eighth-generation Charger…and it includes a gas engine. But first, Greg talks about one of our favorite new all-electrics, the impressive Kia EV9 midsize utility. And Jessica discusses a First Drive in another midsizer, the r…
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The Chrysler Building remains one of America's most beautiful skyscrapers and a grand evocation of Jazz Age New York. But this architectural tribute to the automobile is also the greatest reminder of a furious construction surge that transformed the city in the 1920s. After World War I, New York became newly prosperous, one of the undisputed busine…
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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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In Podcast #320, Jessica Ray steps in as host and starts off with a few stories that Stephanie has been working on, including a fascinating TV and movie car exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Then Alex gives us the details on Mazda’s newest model, the CX-70, and how it is actually more familiar than you think. Our Lightning Round addresses …
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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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The Brooklyn waterfront was once decorated with a yellow Domino Sugar sign, affixed to an aging refinery along a row of deteriorating industrial structures facing the East River. The Domino Sugar Refinery, completed in 1883 (replacing an older refinery after a devastating fire), was more than a factory. During the Gilded Age and into the 20th centu…
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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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BONUS PODCAST! In Podcast #319, John Davis and Jessica Ray take our podcast on the road to talk about everything new at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show. From the new Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Equinox’s auto show debuts to the unveiling of TWO new Kia models, we chat about what you will find on the show floor this year!…
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