Podcast

The Montclair Pod

Author: Montclair Pod LLC
Feed episode count: 81
Official site: http://montclairpod.com
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Summary

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Farnoosh's Commencement Speech, a Brookdale Park Surprise & Montclair's $4 Million Market

Duration seconds: 3461
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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

The Endless BOE Meeting, Toni's Kitchen Under Pressure & Is Montclair an “Interracial Wakanda?”

Duration seconds: 3854
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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Supper with the Super: Tax Hike, Juneteenth Mishap & the Stalled Forensic Audit. Plus: Jackie's Reopens & Java Love Celebrates 15

Duration seconds: 4984
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Clementina Opens Uptown & We're Obsessed. Plus: Sushi at Ani + Ultimate Frisbee in Montclair

Duration seconds: 3311
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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Montclair’s Best Bacon Egg and Cheese, World Cup Preview and What’s Up with the Forensic Audit?

Duration seconds: 3573
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Montclair Football Hits Refresh with New Coach. Plus: A New Uptown Music Fest + Pricier Parking

Duration seconds: 4285
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Yard Sales, Transit Woes, and Farewell, Colbert

Duration seconds: 4074
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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Local History, Home Discoveries, and Last-Minute Summer Camps

Duration seconds: 2251
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Inside School of Rock, Fashion World Fiction and Another Big School Budget Meeting

Duration seconds: 3697
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Parents Race to Save Montclair Sports. Plus: What’s Happening at The Corner Restaurant?

Duration seconds: 4440
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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

The Making of The Montclair Girl, Book Buzz & a Church Street Mystery

Duration seconds: 4063
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Supper with the Super: Cuts, Confusion and the Fight for Trust

Duration seconds: 4410
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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Spring Break Stories, Thrift Shopping in Montclair and Mikie Sherrill’s Exit

Duration seconds: 3429
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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Our Magnet Schools and Cannabis: Why We’re Revisiting These Stories Now

Duration seconds: 3411
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

Sen. Andrew Kim on The Sandwich Generation, Aging in Montclair, Plus the Results Are (Finally) In

Duration seconds: 4927
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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

Supper with the Super: Ruth Turner on the School Vote. Plus: Cory Booker Part Two

Duration seconds: 4355
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Mar 12, 2026 · not_requested

Dangerous Intersections, School Vote Chaos, and a Big Get: Senator Cory Booker

Duration seconds: 5066
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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

Where Did Our School District Money Go...Exactly?

Duration seconds: 4153
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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

It’s All Up in the Air. Our School Vote, Lackawanna’s Future…Mike’s Apology

Duration seconds: 3698
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Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested

The Town and the School District: It's Complicated. (1:1 With Town Manager Stephen Marks)

Duration seconds: 3790
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Feb 12, 2026 · not_requested

ICE Anxiety and How to Support Our Immigrant Community. Plus: NJ-11’s Primary Win

Duration seconds: 2786
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Feb 5, 2026 · not_requested

Rethinking Public School in Montclair? The Private Pivot, Preschool Lottery & More #Slushiegate

Duration seconds: 4631
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Jan 29, 2026 · not_requested

Slushiegate, Hackensack's Bailout & The NJ-11 Political Pileup

Duration seconds: 3047
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Jan 22, 2026 · not_requested

Schools, Liquor Licenses & Fraud with Former AG Matt Platkin. Plus: Are We Really Still a Magnet System?

Duration seconds: 4430
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Jan 15, 2026 · not_requested

Can We Afford Our Magnet School System? A Cost-Benefit Analysis (Plus: Our Trip to the Budget Town Hall)

Duration seconds: 4414
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Jan 8, 2026 · not_requested

Montclair’s Magnet Schools at a Crossroads: The History Lesson We Need

Duration seconds: 4016
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Jan 1, 2026 · not_requested

HNY Montclair! Our Modern Love and Swingers Episode Once More (You're Welcome)

Duration seconds: 2182
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Dec 25, 2025 · not_requested

Unhoused in Montclair: A Look Back at Our Acclaimed Episode

Duration seconds: 1950
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Dec 18, 2025 · not_requested

The Season of Giving in Montclair: How to Make the Most Impact Right Now

Duration seconds: 2696
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Dec 11, 2025 · not_requested

The School Vote Is Off. Wait, Never Mind. Also: What Happened to the $20 Million?

Duration seconds: 3844
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