The Montclair Pod
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The Montclair Pod is an award-winning podcast that offers a deep dive into the stories, issues, and buzz shaping Montclair, NJ. Hosted by local friends—journalist and financial expert Farnoosh Torabi and MediaFeed co-founder Michael Schreiber—we’re here to explore the heart of our vibrant community with curiosity and a dose of neighborly chatter. From the latest drama in Montclair schools to the tangled web of local politics and even the mysteries of our rollercoaster real estate market, we cover the topics you’re already chatting about at the bus stop, the farmer’s market, or over a drink at Tierney’s. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations and special guests, from community leaders to movers and shakers making waves in town. This is your show, too! Share your questions, opinions, critiques, and compliments at MontclairPod.com; you might hear them on an upcoming episode. Subscribe now to The Montclair Pod and join us in spotlighting the culture, stories, and spirited debates that make Montclair more than just a town—it’s home.
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Montclair Football Hits Refresh with New Coach. Plus: A New Uptown Music Fest + Pricier Parking
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May 28, 2026 |
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Yard Sales, Transit Woes, and Farewell, Colbert
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May 21, 2026 |
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Local History, Home Discoveries, and Last-Minute Summer Camps
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May 14, 2026 |
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Inside School of Rock, Fashion World Fiction and Another Big School Budget Meeting
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May 07, 2026 |
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Parents Race to Save Montclair Sports. Plus: What’s Happening at The Corner Restaurant?
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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The Making of The Montclair Girl, Book Buzz & a Church Street Mystery
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Supper with the Super: Cuts, Confusion and the Fight for Trust
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Spring Break Stories, Thrift Shopping in Montclair and Mikie Sherrill’s Exit
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Our Magnet Schools and Cannabis: Why We’re Revisiting These Stories Now
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Sen. Andrew Kim on The Sandwich Generation, Aging in Montclair, Plus the Results Are (Finally) In
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Supper with the Super: Ruth Turner on the School Vote. Plus: Cory Booker Part Two
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Dangerous Intersections, School Vote Chaos, and a Big Get: Senator Cory Booker
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Where Did Our School District Money Go...Exactly?
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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It’s All Up in the Air. Our School Vote, Lackawanna’s Future…Mike’s Apology
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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The Town and the School District: It's Complicated. (1:1 With Town Manager Stephen Marks)
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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ICE Anxiety and How to Support Our Immigrant Community. Plus: NJ-11’s Primary Win
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Rethinking Public School in Montclair? The Private Pivot, Preschool Lottery & More #Slushiegate
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Slushiegate, Hackensack's Bailout & The NJ-11 Political Pileup
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Schools, Liquor Licenses & Fraud with Former AG Matt Platkin. Plus: Are We Really Still a Magnet System?
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Can We Afford Our Magnet School System? A Cost-Benefit Analysis (Plus: Our Trip to the Budget Town Hall)
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Montclair’s Magnet Schools at a Crossroads: The History Lesson We Need
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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HNY Montclair! Our Modern Love and Swingers Episode Once More (You're Welcome)
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Unhoused in Montclair: A Look Back at Our Acclaimed Episode
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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The Season of Giving in Montclair: How to Make the Most Impact Right Now
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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The School Vote Is Off. Wait, Never Mind. Also: What Happened to the $20 Million?
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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High Time in Montclair: Meet the Locals Behind the Town’s Cannabis Future
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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The Local Meets The Pod: Is This Election Even Legal? Plus: Tracking Down Christina Hunt. Who's In for a Road Trip?
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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"We Deserve Answers": Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill on Montclair Schools' Fiscal Crisis
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Behind the Dec 9th Ballot: Superintendent Ruth B. Turner on Montclair’s Fiscal Crossroads
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Will Montclair’s School Crisis Hit Home Values? Plus: Mikie Sherrill’s Big Win
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Immigration, Art, and County Commissioner Brendan Gill on the School Fiscal Crisis
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Modern Love in Montclair: Gay, Straight, Swinging. Plus: Yes-Yes or No-No?
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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State Monitor or Local Control? Montclair Is Divided. Plus: Town Manager Stephen Marks on Budget Challenges
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Is Montclair Worth It? The Real Cost of Living Here
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Montclair’s $20M School Deficit Explained and the Big Montclair Film Preview
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Montclair Schools at a Crossroads: $18M Shortfall, BOE Ballots, and What Families Need Now
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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A Sudden Council Resignation, O’Bagel’s Big Debut, and Bobbi Brown’s Big New Book
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Montclair Schools' Budget Deficit: It's Worse Than We Thought. A New Interview with Superintendent Ruth B. Turner
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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9/11 Reflections, Bellevue Theatre’s Glow-Up, and The World Cup Ticket Catch
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Back to School, More Town Debt and Gas Under $3
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Montclair High Takes a Rankings Hit, a $7.5M Listing Shock, and Daikichi Rumors Swirl?
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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More School Drama, A Local Mail Heist & Lead in Our Water?
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Mikie vs. Jack, the Montclair Jitney and Clary Anderson’s Comeback
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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August in Montclair: MedievalFest, End of Summer Escapes and an $11 Million Surprise
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Going Green in Montclair: Beehives, Solar Panels, Second-Hand Clothing & Climate Hacks
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Montclair Art: From Frames to Fine Art, Dance Icons, Tiny Galleries and Colbert's Next Act
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Homeless in Montclair: The Story of MESH and a Town Finding Its Way
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Montclair’s Non-Profit Network: Stories of Urgency, Impact and Community
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Montclair’s New Superintendent Speaks: School Financial Audit, Staffing Cuts, and More Tough Questions
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Traffic Safety in Montclair: Necessary Improvements For Drivers, Bikers and Walkers
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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The Foodie Episode: The Best Downtown Pizza, a New Farm Stop and BBQ Delivery
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Is Montclair Real Estate Cooling? Plus: Confessions of a Renter, Host Departures, and Remodeling on a Budget
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Why Some Residents Opt for Private School. Plus: School Calendar Chaos and Summer Job Spotlights
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Are Retail Prices Going Up (Again)? The Cost of Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty in Montclair
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May 29, 2025 |
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Taxes, Traffic and Safety. How Montclair Really Works. A Conversation the New Town Manager
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May 22, 2025 |
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The Best Fried Chicken in Montclair (Encore)
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May 15, 2025 |
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Comedian Zarna Garg: Live at Loopwell in Montclair
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May 08, 2025 |
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Inside The Human Needs Food Pantry: Preparing for Greater Demand
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May 01, 2025 |
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TEDx Montclair Returns: How Did We Almost Miss This?
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Brick + Dough Owner Speaks Out on Mural Controversy
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Who’s Running for NJ Governor — and Why Montclair Should Care
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Growing Up in Montclair: Photographer Tyler Chan on Documenting Gen Z Life
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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From Montclair to Washington: Local Voices in a National Movement
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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The Best Food in Montclair: Hidden Gems & Hot Takes (Plus: A Load of Fried Chicken)
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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The Arts in Montclair: Jazz, Paint, Film, and PorchFest
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Crime in Montclair: Break-Ins, Car Theft & Our Trip to the Police Station
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Montclair’s Small Business Battles: What Owners & Landlords Say
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Stuck on the Platform: The Reality of the Montclair Commute (And What We Can Do About It)
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Ghosts, Shadows and Strange Noises: Montclair's Haunted History
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Live from Tierney's: The Montclair Pod Origin Story and What's Next
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Montclair Schools Part Deux: Bad Apples, Screens and $188M in Repairs
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Montclair Real Estate: High Prices, Low Inventory & the Fight for Housing
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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From Blue Ribbon to “Broken”: Inside Montclair Schools
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Montclair for Trump? How Changes in National Policy Hit Home
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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What the Lackawanna!? What's *Really* Happening at the Historic Terminal
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Welcome to The Montclair Pod
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Dec 06, 2024 |