New Jersey Is The World

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Jersey Dude Reviews Jersey Food: Who Yelps the Yelpers? Dec 26, 2022

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In this very passionate episode of JDRJF, we ask a simple question: Who's out there leaving these one star Yelp reviews on some of our most beloved New Jersey small businesses? Instead of reviewing food this episode, Don reviews some Yelp reviews left for NJ restaurants. Not surprisingly, this leads to a lot of Don and Chris venting anger at the pithiness of Yelp, shouting support for working people, and wondering how this is the system we've all come up with.

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The New Jersey Music Scene Dec 12, 2022

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This week, Alt Press put out a pretty great article tracing the history and impact of New Brunswick's basement music scene. We figured this was a perfect opportunity to pull our episode on the NJ music scene out from behind the Patreon paywall where it's lived for over a year. If you're not a Patron, enjoy for the very first time this look into Jersey's legendary music scene, featuring quotes from members of The Front Bottoms, Night Birds, Screaming Females, Worriers, Don Giovanni Records, Long Neck, GDP, and Mikey Erg, as well as reminiscences about times spent at legendary shows and venues all over this state. (And for anyone who does remember this from the Patreon way back when, THANK YOU for supporting us so much and we can not express our appreciation for you enough!)

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Small Business Spotlight: Flux Modern Dec 05, 2022

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How does one go from hitting up garage sales looking for cassette tapes and Mr. T lunch boxes to running a thriving furniture resale business on the Jersey Shore? We talk to Drew from Flux Modern to find out!

Hear about dealing with furniture obsessives, staking one's business on an unexpected $7,000 worth of chairs in a random garage, and tracing the recent history of Asbury Park based on who's buying what furniture.

To make this even cooler - get in touch with Flux and tell them you're a NJITW listener for 10% off your purchase. If you're looking for furniture, this could mean hundreds of dollars in savings. This is a very cool and kind offer from Drew and Danielle. It applies to anything in the shop, online, or at the warehouse sale.

The Flux Modern Warehouse Sale will be December 17th and 18th from 11-3PM, at 810 Monroe Ave in Asbury Park.

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Interview: This Psycho Is Trying To Eat Every Taylor Ham Egg And Cheese In The State Nov 28, 2022

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Hello all!

First things first, don't forget our upcoming show at the House of Independents on December 11th! It would truly be an honor to see you all there.

SECONDLY, THIS DUDE KYLE FROM TOMS RIVER IS ON A QUEST TO EAT EVERY PORK ROLL, EGG, AND CHEESE SANDWICH IN THE ENTIRE STATE.

It's true madness, and some might say an insurmountable goal. In our interview, we speak on the endless nature of this task, the judgment of others, the health effects, and what makes a good and bad sandwich.

THIS IS IMPORTANT STUFF.

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Black Friday: A New Jersey History Nov 25, 2022

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Happy holiday, everyone! In New Jersey, land of malls, Black Friday has always meant a lot. In this special episode, we break down a brief history of Black Friday in general (no one in Jersey will be shocked to hear this insanity started in Philly). Then we break down a history of some of Jersey's most notable Black Friday moments of mayhem.

Patrons! Listen on the Patreon site/app and you'll be lucky enough to have a huge chunk of extra content, focusing on stories of retail hell we all have personally witnessed and/or participated in.

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The Ultimate NJ Thanksgiving Invite List Nov 21, 2022

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This episode is simple, sweet, and quite dumb. Just like we like it! In it we pre-suppose a simple question: "If you could assemble the ultimate Thanksgiving guest list consisting of New Jersey notables living or dead, who would they be and what would you ask each person to bring?"

On a schmaltzy note - we are thankful for everyone who listens to and supports this show. We started it as a fun way to make something and reconnect as old friends during the pandemic. The fact that we're still cranking em out means something, and it's only because of the community that's gathered around the show that it continues.

Happy holiday everyone!

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Jersey Dude Reviews Jersey Food: Kohr's Frozen Custard Nov 14, 2022

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You would think this episode would be exactly this long: "Kohr's frozen custard is good." What else is there to say about frozen custard? Well, little did we know that the history of this company is hilariously old-timey. AND their current corporate structure is indecipherable, to the degree that we couldn't quite figure it out while reading a NY Times article aimed at explaining it. THEN PATRICIA GETS INVOLVED. Seriously, listen to the end for an epic meltdown showing Don and Chris at their most unhinged.

SPONSORED BY DAVID LAMORTE'S STICKER CLUB

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Interview: Joe Pompeo, author of Blood & Ink Nov 07, 2022

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New Jersey and true crime... they seem very much linked. I mean, between The Watcher and The Good Nurse it seems like Netflix is making all its money this month solely by focusing on true crime in the Garden State.

But did you know there was a murder that went down a hundred years ago that many say was the birth of the modern true crime obsession? It's the Hall-Mills case, a Somerset County murder involving some New Brunswick high society elites, a sensationalized trial, and of course the mysterious PIG WOMAN.

Joe Pompeo has just released the book BLOOD & INK all about the case and its historical significance, and it was an honor to talk with him about this case, its impact, and of course, Grease Trucks.

This episode is sponsored by our friends at GRIT REFINERY, who are making the coolest concrete furniture and also insane art pieces. Use the code NEWJERSEY at checkout for 10% off your order.

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Trick or Trauma: Halloween in New Jersey Oct 31, 2022

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Happy Halloween, New Jersey! This holiday is a sacred one in this state, since it's not just about dressing up and collecting candy. It's also a big step in the New Jersey tradition of kids testing their mettle and getting in over their heads. We share stories of the traumatic side of Halloween in this episode, from dosed candy to bag snatchers to power hungry mayors.

This episode is sponsored by GRIT REFINERY. Use the promo code NEWJERSEY for ten percent off at their site!

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South Jersey Is Also The World Patreon Sneak Peek! Oct 28, 2022

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Hello NJITW listeners!

You've heard us plug our Patreon over the years. I promise you, we post a lot of good stuff back there. Here's a teaser of this month's South Jersey Is Also The World, in which we talk to director Tommy Avallone about Kevin Smith, the South Jersey influence on his creativity, and a LOT of references to people who worked at one specific movie theater. If you want to know more about the latest project Tommy's cooking up, visit www.thehousefrom.com

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