Podcast Episodes

Montclair’s Non-Profit Network: Stories of Urgency, Impact and Community

This week's show highlights some of the nonprofits doing critical, often unsung work to support our community. With over 210 registered nonprofits in town, we hear from some of the most impactful org…

Published on 2 months ago

Montclair’s New Superintendent Speaks: School Financial Audit, Staffing Cuts, and More Tough Questions

Montclair has a new superintendent—and she’s stepping into the role at a critical moment. In this episode, Farnoosh and Mike sit down with Ruth B. Turner, the newly appointed head of Montclair Public…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Traffic Safety in Montclair: Necessary Improvements For Drivers, Bikers and Walkers

This week on The Montclair Pod, we’re taking a closer look at how safe it feels to get around Montclair and what’s being done to improve it.

We sit down with Laura Torchio, the town’s new Complete Str…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Foodie Episode: The Best Downtown Pizza, a New Farm Stop and BBQ Delivery

This week, The Montclair Pod goes deep on all things food. First up, the pizza crawl. We hit five of Montclair’s most talked-about pizza spots, all within walking distance of downtown Bloomfield Aven…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Montclair Real Estate Cooling? Plus: Confessions of a Renter, Host Departures, and Remodeling on a Budget

Is Montclair’s red-hot real estate market finally cooling down? In this episode, we dig into the latest local housing trends with longtime agent Karin Diana from Compass, who says even the best listi…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Some Residents Opt for Private School. Plus: School Calendar Chaos and Summer Job Spotlights

Education takes center stage .We’re tackling three hot-button issues on the minds of Montclair families: why some parents are pulling their kids from public school in favor of private, what’s behind …

Published on 3 months ago

Are Retail Prices Going Up (Again)? The Cost of Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty in Montclair

This week on The Montclair Pod, we explore how global economic forces—tariffs, inflation, and climate change—show up here in Montclair. From toy stores to farmers, local businesses are navigating ris…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Taxes, Traffic and Safety. How Montclair Really Works. A Conversation the New Town Manager

Season 2 of The Montclair Pod kicks off with a deep dive into the heart of local government. Who actually runs Montclair? Where do our property taxes go? And what’s really happening behind the scenes…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Best Fried Chicken in Montclair (Encore)

This episode was originally published on April 3.

The Montclair Pod Team - Mike, Farnoosh, and Ali - eat their way through town and talk to some of the people making it all happen. You’ll hear from lo…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Comedian Zarna Garg: Live at Loopwell in Montclair

Comedian Zarna Garg joins Farnoosh live at Loopwell in Montclair to celebrate the release of her memoir, This American Woman. In this candid and hilarious conversation, Garg shares how she transforme…

Published on 4 months ago