# The Montclair Pod Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507.md RSS feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a Official site: http://montclairpod.com Author: Montclair Pod LLC Episodes: 81 ## Resource 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. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-montclair-pod-7145507 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507.md ## Episodes - [Farnoosh's Commencement Speech, a Brookdale Park Surprise & Montclair's $4 Million Market](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/farnoosh-s-commencement-speech-a-brookdale-park-surprise-montclair-s-4-million-market) — 2026-07-02T09:00:00+00:00 - [The Endless BOE Meeting, Toni's Kitchen Under Pressure & Is Montclair an “Interracial Wakanda?”](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/the-endless-boe-meeting-toni-s-kitchen-under-pressure-is-montclair-an-interracial-wakanda) — 2026-06-25T09:00:00+00:00 - [Supper with the Super: Tax Hike, Juneteenth Mishap & the Stalled Forensic Audit. Plus: Jackie's Reopens & Java Love Celebrates 15](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/supper-with-the-super-tax-hike-juneteenth-mishap-the-stalled-forensic-audit-plus-jackie-s-reopens-java-love-celebrates-15) — 2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00 - [Clementina Opens Uptown & We're Obsessed. Plus: Sushi at Ani + Ultimate Frisbee in Montclair](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/clementina-opens-uptown-we-re-obsessed-plus-sushi-at-ani-ultimate-frisbee-in-montclair) — 2026-06-11T09:00:00+00:00 - [Montclair’s Best Bacon Egg and Cheese, World Cup Preview and What’s Up with the Forensic Audit?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/montclair-s-best-bacon-egg-and-cheese-world-cup-preview-and-what-s-up-with-the-forensic-audit) — 2026-06-04T09:00:00+00:00 - [Montclair Football Hits Refresh with New Coach. Plus: A New Uptown Music Fest + Pricier Parking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/montclair-football-hits-refresh-with-new-coach-plus-a-new-uptown-music-fest-pricier-parking) — 2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00 - [Yard Sales, Transit Woes, and Farewell, Colbert](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/yard-sales-transit-woes-and-farewell-colbert) — 2026-05-21T09:00:00+00:00 - [Local History, Home Discoveries, and Last-Minute Summer Camps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/local-history-home-discoveries-and-last-minute-summer-camps) — 2026-05-14T09:00:00+00:00 - [Inside School of Rock, Fashion World Fiction and Another Big School Budget Meeting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/inside-school-of-rock-fashion-world-fiction-and-another-big-school-budget-meeting) — 2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00 - [Parents Race to Save Montclair Sports. Plus: What’s Happening at The Corner Restaurant?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/parents-race-to-save-montclair-sports-plus-what-s-happening-at-the-corner-restaurant) — 2026-04-30T09:00:00+00:00 - [The Making of The Montclair Girl, Book Buzz & a Church Street Mystery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/the-making-of-the-montclair-girl-book-buzz-a-church-street-mystery) — 2026-04-23T09:00:00+00:00 - [Supper with the Super: Cuts, Confusion and the Fight for Trust](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/supper-with-the-super-cuts-confusion-and-the-fight-for-trust) — 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00 - [Spring Break Stories, Thrift Shopping in Montclair and Mikie Sherrill’s Exit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/spring-break-stories-thrift-shopping-in-montclair-and-mikie-sherrill-s-exit) — 2026-04-09T09:00:00+00:00 - [Our Magnet Schools and Cannabis: Why We’re Revisiting These Stories Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/our-magnet-schools-and-cannabis-why-we-re-revisiting-these-stories-now) — 2026-04-02T13:00:08+00:00 - [Sen. Andrew Kim on The Sandwich Generation, Aging in Montclair, Plus the Results Are (Finally) In](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/sen-andrew-kim-on-the-sandwich-generation-aging-in-montclair-plus-the-results-are-finally-in) — 2026-03-26T10:00:00+00:00 - [Supper with the Super: Ruth Turner on the School Vote. Plus: Cory Booker Part Two](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/supper-with-the-super-ruth-turner-on-the-school-vote-plus-cory-booker-part-two) — 2026-03-19T09:00:00+00:00 - [Dangerous Intersections, School Vote Chaos, and a Big Get: Senator Cory Booker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/dangerous-intersections-school-vote-chaos-and-a-big-get-senator-cory-booker) — 2026-03-12T12:23:02+00:00 - [Where Did Our School District Money Go...Exactly?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/where-did-our-school-district-money-go-exactly) — 2026-03-05T10:00:00+00:00 - [It’s All Up in the Air. Our School Vote, Lackawanna’s Future…Mike’s Apology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/it-s-all-up-in-the-air-our-school-vote-lackawanna-s-future-mike-s-apology) — 2026-02-26T11:00:00+00:00 - [The Town and the School District: It's Complicated. (1:1 With Town Manager Stephen Marks)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/the-town-and-the-school-district-it-s-complicated-1-1-with-town-manager-stephen-marks) — 2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00 - [ICE Anxiety and How to Support Our Immigrant Community. Plus: NJ-11’s Primary Win](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/ice-anxiety-and-how-to-support-our-immigrant-community-plus-nj-11-s-primary-win) — 2026-02-12T10:00:00+00:00 - [Rethinking Public School in Montclair? The Private Pivot, Preschool Lottery & More #Slushiegate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/rethinking-public-school-in-montclair-the-private-pivot-preschool-lottery-more-slushiegate) — 2026-02-05T10:00:00+00:00 - [Slushiegate, Hackensack's Bailout & The NJ-11 Political Pileup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/slushiegate-hackensack-s-bailout-the-nj-11-political-pileup) — 2026-01-29T10:00:00+00:00 - [Schools, Liquor Licenses & Fraud with Former AG Matt Platkin. Plus: Are We Really Still a Magnet System?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/schools-liquor-licenses-fraud-with-former-ag-matt-platkin-plus-are-we-really-still-a-magnet-system) — 2026-01-22T10:00:00+00:00 - [Can We Afford Our Magnet School System? A Cost-Benefit Analysis (Plus: Our Trip to the Budget Town Hall)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/can-we-afford-our-magnet-school-system-a-cost-benefit-analysis-plus-our-trip-to-the-budget-town-hall) — 2026-01-15T10:00:00+00:00 - [Montclair’s Magnet Schools at a Crossroads: The History Lesson We Need](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/montclair-s-magnet-schools-at-a-crossroads-the-history-lesson-we-need) — 2026-01-08T10:00:00+00:00 - [HNY Montclair! Our Modern Love and Swingers Episode Once More (You're Welcome)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/hny-montclair-our-modern-love-and-swingers-episode-once-more-you-re-welcome) — 2026-01-01T10:00:00+00:00 - [Unhoused in Montclair: A Look Back at Our Acclaimed Episode](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/unhoused-in-montclair-a-look-back-at-our-acclaimed-episode) — 2025-12-25T10:00:00+00:00 - [The Season of Giving in Montclair: How to Make the Most Impact Right Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/the-season-of-giving-in-montclair-how-to-make-the-most-impact-right-now) — 2025-12-18T08:00:00+00:00 - [The School Vote Is Off. Wait, Never Mind. Also: What Happened to the $20 Million?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/the-school-vote-is-off-wait-never-mind-also-what-happened-to-the-20-million) — 2025-12-11T10:00:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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