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A look at All Things South Jersey, with longtime Atlantic City radio hosts David Allen Pratt and Jerry Beebe. A fun and informative spin with real South Jersey celebrities (a possible oxymoron) known to everyone (okay, maybe a few) as the Koolest kids in town! People to know, places to go, things to do, sights to see and remedial education about the finer points of living in South Jersey, including why IT'S CALLED PORK ROLL!
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This episode was delayed because Jerry was off on another radio station listener trip. This one to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and the Bavaro Suites beachfront resort. Highly recommended and a great winter getaway. Jerry is looking forward to the WIBG WInter 2025 cruise (details at wibg.com) while Dave is already planning the menu for his Septem…
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This week, we lost one of the true radio icons of South Jersey. Jack Cooney, better known by his radio name as Jackson T Chase passed away at the age of 75. Originally from Norristown, T came to 1340 WMID after his service in Vietnam, joining Andy Volvo and Gary Lane on the hottest station at the shore in the early 1970s. He later worked at WAYV an…
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Dave is suddenly getting busy and pleasing his wife by getting his tired old butt out of the house, as he starts two new side gigs. In this episode you will learn where you can see Dave in action (or as close to action as it gets for Dave.) Jerry is parking his tired old butt on the couch with plenty of snacks at the ready. Enjoy your Holiday and w…
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It's been three long months since Dave and Jerry have last podcasted. We can't give details as litigation is ongoing but we can say that the boys are currently free on their own recognizence. And they are happy to discuss what's been going on during their extended absence. The Phillies collapse, the Mets implosion, current events and radio station …
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Dave and Jerry are two radio DJs who do morning shows on different stations, but like to get together for lunch every month. And before lunch, they sit around and talk shop. Comparing notes on goofy news stories and topics of interest. And you, dear listeners, are lucky to be flies on the wall. And you know what attracts flies! No, not sugar.…
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Dave did something this week that he has never done before - he donated blood plasma. He had a tube stuck in one arm and was signing autographs for the nurses with the other. Dave and Jerry discuss ChatGPT and how it is affecting the radio and voiceover business. Which brought up the question "What is happening in today's world that makes you feel …
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Dave shares that he is suffering from a foot injury. He's not sure how he got it, but it started right after taking a nasty spill down the stairs while wearing his wife's high heels (don't ask). Dave has also been on a healthy eating regimen and shares his weight loss tips. Meanwhile, the makers of Little Debby Snack Cakes have watched their sales …
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Just when you thought that the cancel culture movement had finally got rid of Dave and Jerry, they are back with Episode One Hundred Thirty Seven. The boys have been busy. Jerry was in Washington DC and saw a Nationals baseball game. that brought up the topic of a poll about Americans' favorite bucket list vacations. Does anyone else want to visit …
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Father Time is shadowing the original Lost Boys, Dave and Jerry. This episode features a lot of complaining about various old man ailments like gout, bunions, rickets, hair loss, hearing loss, incontinence and ED. Listening to this podcast will make you feel better about your own lives. Enjoy!By Jerry beebe
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Dave and Jerry are back from vacations. Jerry went to Walt Disney World and Dave went on a cruise. And now, they're both 20 pounds heavier and broke as well. They discuss the AI computer voices that are now available, and that sound pretty good. Could Dave and Jerry be replaced by computers? Then they could go on a permanent vacation. So, catch the…
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Dave is mad as hell, and he's not going to take it anymore! Unfortunately, Dave is having problems with a contractor who took a sizeable deposit and is now ghosting him. Dave talks about the situation and the steps he's taken to no avail. Renovations have finished for Lucy the Elephant. The boys discuss what they think would be a huge moneymaker - …
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Yet another fireside chat with Dave and Jerry as we warm ourselves with EMFs by the transmitter tube. Reminiscing about growing up and how things have changed over the years. The kind of conversation that you would hear every day over tapioca pudding at the Senior center. You probably feel the same way, especially if you're over 50 and have lost yo…
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Ho Ho Ho! No, that's not a Christmas wish. Dave and Jerry talk about Christmas at their homes and their family traditions. Meanwhile, Dave announces he will be taking a break from his personal facebook page. He feels like he is spending way too much time with it. (Translation - his wife caught him looking at questionable material and now his screen…
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Dave and Jerry talk about their Thanksgiving holidays! Jerry had the whole family over and reached new levels of gluttony while Dave and his wife celebrated alone, thanks to our old friend Covid. Listeners commented on their absolute all-time favorite Thanksgiving sides. You can't think of turkey without thinking of Dave and Jerry! www.itscalledpor…
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Dave now has a daughter in high school who is ready to begin dating, and the boys look way back in ancient history to their own high school days and to relationship advice shared by their parents. Jerry's Dad's dating advice to him was the same as his golf game advice - "Keep your head down and follow through." Listeners reveal their favorite TV do…
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Fall is flying by. Pools are covered, leaves are raked, or blown into the neighbor's yard. Jerry just got back from a listener trip to Gatlinburg and Pidgeon Forge Tennesee. Trips like these are always great and hanging out with listeners is fun. Dave and Jerry also want to know when is the proper time to put up Christmas decorations. Jerry still h…
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In this episode, Dave talks about his recent Pratt Family Reunion. It's held annually in New Hampshire, in a remote location far from other people and the paparazzi. As you know, what goes on in New Hampshire, stays in New Hampshire, except when Dave exposes all in lurid details to our audience. Meanwhile, listeners contribute the one movie they li…
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Ahoy there, landlubbers, Dave just got back from another listener cruise. Veterans of dozens of cruises, the boys discuss cruising in 2022. What is different and what is the same. After Dave got off his ship, they had to do repairs to the buffet! Listeners suggested secret items that experienced cruisers always bring along to make the trip better. …
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Dave has discovered Ancestry.com and is now finding out all kinds of interesting details and stories about his forefathers and foremothers. For example, Dave discovered that in his family tree, he's the sap (!). Jerry's family tree has been compiled using mostly prison records. Meanwhile Jerry's oldest son Ryan in a band called "Goalkeeper." They h…
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125 episodes and over 10,000 downloads for "It's Called Pork Roll" with Dave and Jerry. Jerry talks about his recent birthday celebration and the ultimate surprise gift that brought tears to his eyes. Dave is packing for his radio morning show cruise, and is already studying ship menus to maximize his gastronomical efforts. If that ship is leaning …
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As summer begins, we find Dave and Jerry discussing all the joys of home ownership. Jerry is still trying to get the cover off his pool. Dave is waiting for yet another pool liner. Dave had several trees taken down around his house. He didn't do it himself, he hired professionals, however he delighted the crew and his neighbors by wearing a flannel…
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Dave and Jerry are BACK (someone alert the authorities). This episode was delayed because Jerry was on vacation and Dave caught Covid. He's fine now. No lasting effects, like when he went to that sleepover back in high school. Some rashes never go away. Listeners shared about their gardening habits. Most wear clothes, some do not, and the boys have…
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Dave is obsessed with the latest online craze, Wordle. If Wordle was an Olympic sport he would probably win 7 Gold Medals! Dave is also binge-watching that new hot TV show "Game of Thrones." (Don't spoil the ending by revealing that the last scene of the show is Tyrion waking up in the shower.) Listeners weigh in on what popular tune would be their…
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Episode One Twenty One finds Dave and Jerry musing over "the slap heard round the world" which is the most exciting thing to happen at the Oscars since that streaker ran through the crowd back in 1976. Dave is trying out "intermittent fasting" and dealing with the physical effects, like intermittent pooping. Listeners contribute the strangest thing…
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Congratulations to Dave and Jerry and their team of writers, producers, personal assistants, make-up and hair stylists, caterers, chauffeurs, Buddhist Monks, and security guards. "It's Called Pork Roll" has just passed the 10,000 download milestone! And we couldn't have done it without our family's support, working nonstop, late hours downloading t…
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When old men get together, they immediately start talking about their medical ailments. Dave has upper back/neck pain. He thinks it may be a bulging disc, although his wife says it's really more of a little bump and not a full blow bulge. Then the discussion shifted to romantic interludes over Valentine's Day, one involving hot candle wax. No subje…
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Happy Valentines Day! A holiday of great importance to the boys, only surpassed by GroundHog Day! This episode features fun with Axe Body Spray (also effective on mosquitos and pesky neighbors) and listener's comments on New Year's resolutions (oh yeah, I remember those, HAHA.) So, grab your honey and force them to listen to this latest labor of Lo…
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It's been over a month since the last episode, and listeners were speculating that the boys were just being lazy, Actually, the reason was the "C" word. Dave and Jerry explain (plus they were being lazy). The question being addressed this episode was the raging debate over "real" or "fake." Jerry prefers real, Dave prefers fake. Listners chimed in …
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Ahoy there Santa Clause! This Christmas Eve edition finds Dave wishing he were back on board his cruise ship, where he vacationed last month. He brought back gifts and souvenirs, as well as 25 extra pounds from the nightly buffet. Listeners chimed in on their favorite Caribbean cruise ports. Dave and Jerry are ready for the new year with another re…
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Back after an orgy of eating at the Thanskgiving table, It's Called Pork Roll listeners offer up their favorite Thanksgiving side dish. Does Miller High Life count as a side dish? It's on the side of the plate! Dave and Jerry also offer up their respects to longtime radio GM Dick Irland, who passed last month. A lot of memories getting called into …
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Dave and Jerry discuss "senior moments" and Dave's recent brain fart while waiting to pick up his daughter from school, when he left the car radio on and drained his battery (probably listening to the "oldies" channel. Listeners chime in on this fall's pumpkin spice craze. Please get off their lawns, but don't forget to download this latest episode…
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Dave discusses the emotions of the past few months, losing both his mom and dad. And looking forward to a well timed vacation, the first cruise he has been on in four years. Listeners share the best things they did in the summer of 2021.By Jerry Beebe
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Dave recounts the most favorite thing he did this summer: his family reunion vacation in New Hampshire, where people talk funny and eat lots of lobster. Speaking of lobster, listeners tell what seafood is their absolute favorite. Dave's new book, just released and on Amazon is now available as an audiobook, naturally read by the author. If you have…
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It's here! And it's FABULOUS! It's Dave's new book, "So, When Are You Going to Get a Real Job?" The boys take a 30 year road trip through the pages of Dave's early years growing up as well as his radio story and comment on the pictures and the memories. There are pictures of Dave when he first started at KOOL 98.3. There are pictures of Jerry with …
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In the middle of those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Jerry is enjoying his pool with its saltwater filter system. Meanwhile, Dave is still waiting for his latest pool liner (the last one arrived with a hole already pre-punctured in it.) If you are in EHT and see a grown man playing in his lawn sprinklers, it's probably Dave. Listeners contribut…
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The Dog Days of Summer, and the worst shore traffic we have ever seen! The good news is that a new book is available by one of your favorite people! But, besides Garrison Keillor, Dave has also released his first book, all about his radio career which goes back to the days of oceanic morse code. The boys discuss the book business and all the money …
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As summer begins, Dave & Jerry discuss getting back to normal life after the pandemic. Dave was able to see his parents and siblings LIVE and IN PERSON. They had moved and did not tell him but he was able to track them down in hiding. Listeners look forward to summer nights on the boardwalk and offer what snacks they always get when they are stroll…
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HELP! Dave fell, and he can't get up! Getting older means sometimes you fall on your a$$ for no good reason. Dave and Jerry discuss the reality of being senior citizens ( or close to it). Listeners share what one movie they would want if stranded on a desert island (with a TV and Blue Ray player). Grab some Werther's Candies and enjoy Episode One H…
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It's Over! The honorable Governor of New Jersey Phillip Murphy has opened all businesses and lifted most mask mandates. So, are you ready to go to a concert with 20,000 people and jump in the mosh pit? Did you throw away your masks? Most people tell Dave and Jerry they look better WITH the masks. Meanwhile listeners tell which spring and summer fre…
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The joys of home ownership! Dave and Jerry discuss all the things they are spending their money on these days, and most involve home repairs and upgrades. Listeners weigh in on the things we used to do, that kids today would have no idea of how to do. These youngsters have no idea how good they have it these days! Especially since they have 105 on-…
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What have you been up to? Jerry is nursing sore calves after helping move one of sons out of the house and another back in. He dreads thinking of when he eventually moves out of his place, where he's been for over thirty years and how he's going to get rid of thirty years of accumluated junk. Dave smiles and is happy he's not going anywhere in the …
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Dave and Jerry discuss Dave's pool issues and why PETA organized a protest in front of his house last week. Let's just say that the neighbors are referring to him as the "Squirrel Whisperer." Listeners chimed in on the one food they could not do without. Only one?? We know you cannot do without PORK ROLL! And of course Episode 103 of the It's Calle…
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The question we both get asked the most (besides what the heck is wrong with you guys) is what have you been doing the last four months? The answer is ... not much! Although we've been working, seeing that we are "essential workers", the radio appearances and trips are all on hold until safer times return. Dave has been working on his memoirs. Stil…
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A pesky life-threatening virus couldn't keep them down! Dave and Jerry return in Episode One Hundred One with their vaccination stories. The boys were also neutered and wormed for the safety of those around them. Also, what foods could you not live without? You don't have to live without Dave and Jerry, back in the saddle wearing their assless chap…
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You've waited your whole life for this...and now it's here! It's Episode ONE HUNDRED!!! You tremble with anticipation as you hit the download button. And, WHAMMO! You are in podcast heaven. The previous copy was written by our marketing department. Dave and Jerry discuss radio listeners, how great they are and how much we love them. Listeners weigh…
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The latest episode finds Dave reminiscing about his first paying job in radio. Back when music was played on wax cylinders! And magnetic tape cartridges. Kids today will never know the joy of uncued carts and scratchy records. Listeners contributed their all time favorite Thanksgiving Dinner side dishes. Cook up some mashed potatoes and slip on a C…
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Dave reveals he has been keeping a journal since he was a teenager. Stories about his job in the mail room at AT&T, dates that fizzled and how he got started doing party DJ work. These stories can now be told to the public as the statute of limitations has run out. And a preview of his soon to be released autobiography, "Why I'm So Great" (working …
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As of the date of this recording, David Allen Pratt has been in the radio business for THIRTY YEARS! That's a lot of water under the bridge for a guy who claims to just thirty nine years old. Listeners discuss rays of sunshine in a year of Covid as well as the craziest Halloween costumes they've ever seen. All this on a special Halloween edition of…
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Dave and Jerry reveal one of their all time most secret carnal desires...to own an Oscar Meyer "Wiener Mobile!" And now, there's a "Nut Mobile" from the Planters company. No girl ever could pass up the chance at romance in a "Wiener Mobile" or a "Nut Mobile!" Meanwhile listeners took part in a poll about candy bars. The results were surprising (and…
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Episode Ninety Five finds Dave and Jerry discussing parenting. Dave is apprehensive about his daughter turning 12 and what it might mean in the future. Taking parenting advice from these two is like taking medical advice from Dr. Demento! Listeners share their Halloween plans in the wake of a Covid pandemic. Never a trick, always a treat with Dave …
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