{"podcast":{"title":"The Montclair Pod","slug":"the-montclair-pod-7145507","podcast_index_feed_id":7145507,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a","website_url":"http://montclairpod.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1733523283425-1bc2fce8-9722-407f-a136-49207b766599.jpeg","author":"Montclair Pod LLC","episode_count":81,"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T18:19:54.567698+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507"},"episode":{"title":"Montclair Football Hits Refresh with New Coach. Plus: A New Uptown Music Fest + Pricier Parking","slug":"montclair-football-hits-refresh-with-new-coach-plus-a-new-uptown-music-fest-pricier-parking","published_at":"2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/montclair-football-hits-refresh-with-new-coach-plus-a-new-uptown-music-fest-pricier-parking","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-montclair-pod/episodes/montclair-football-hits-refresh-with-new-coach-plus-a-new-up","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/e/6a15d59a6ee822cbfb1066c8/media.mp3","summary":"This week on The Montclair Pod, we dive into a surprisingly emotional episode about football, parking and civic spirit. First: Montclair parking is officially getting more expensive. Meter rates are rising for the first time in eight years, evening enforcement hours are expanding until 10 p.m., and surge-style pricing is coming to parts of downtown Thursday through Saturday nights. Mike and Farnoosh unpack what’s changing, why residents are frustrated, and why the “after 7 p.m. is free” era is officially over. We also get into the failed valet parking ordinance, the mysterious Warman Street overnight parking vote, and Farnoosh’s own parking ticket saga involving ParkMobile, the wrong car, and an upcoming possible Zoom court appearance. Then: Montclair High School football enters a new era. New head coach Manj Singh — a Montclair native and member of the 1994 state championship team — joins the show to talk about restoring the spirit of Mountie football, building a new feeder system, creating a true home-field atmosphere at Woodman Field, and why sports matter far beyond wins and losses. Plus: Freshman sports funding is officially saved after the Blue and White Club raised more than $176,000 Farnoosh reports from freshman sports orientation night at MHS A new Uptown music festival is coming to Bellevue Avenue this fall Dan Campeas previews Farmhouse Fried Chicken, opening soon in Upper Montclair A disturbing assault involving a 14-year-old bicyclist Another attempted luxury car theft tied to a Bloomfield Avenue car wash MFEE’s “Minute to Win It” fundraiser returns to Lackawanna Plaza Resources & Mentions Montclair parking ordinance updates and council meeting coverage Contesting a parking ticket in Montclair: Township parking portal Montclair Blue and White Athletic…","meta_description":"This week on The Montclair Pod, we dive into a surprisingly emotional episode about football, parking and civic spirit. 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