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Jersey's Best Podcast

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My Chemical Romance
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Beach Culture
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New Jersey is America’s greatest state — so why wouldn’t it have the best podcast? Join NJ.com culture reporter Jeremy Schneider for Jersey's Best Podcast, a weekly dive into everything that makes New Jersey spectacular, bizarre, beautiful, maddening and, ultimately, the best. A cast of very Jersey guests will join Jeremy in the pursuit of demystifying the Garden State's obsessions, from the Shore... more

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Latest Episodes

The World Cup has come to New Jersey, and we're excited — but also kind of terrified. MetLife Stadium (renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the event) is playing host to the biggest sporting event in the world. Is New Jersey ready for thousands of... more

School is almost out for summer but that doesn’t mean it's the offseason for kids across the Garden State. There is no offseason anymore. Many of New Jersey’s young athletes are now expected to train year-round now, playing with elite club teams and ... more

“Jeopardy” just had a player go on an all-time heater, one of the best performances the 60-year-old program has ever seen. Jamie Ding won 31 straight games — the fifth-longest winning streak in show history! He won more than $880,000 along the way. B... more

Long before Adam Sandler, Timothee Chalamet and Sydney Sweeney were filming movies all over New Jersey and long before Netflix was setting up shop in Monmouth County, the Garden State was already home base for an iconic film studio — Troma Entertainm... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Ding
Jeopardy! champion and New Jersey resident
Jeopardy! contestant / New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Episode: How Did N.J.'s Jamie Ding Become a 'Jeopardy' Legend? We Asked Him!
Lloyd Kaufman
Co-founder of Troma Entertainment; film director, screenwriter, producer, actor
Troma Entertainment
Episode: The Inside Story of How Troma Studios Came to N.J.
Lauren Musni
NJ.com food and culture reporter
NJ.com
Episode: New Jersey is an Asian Dining Haven. The Ultimate Dining Guide.
Nick Fierro
Jersey City based comedian with Jersey diner stories
Independent comedian
Episode: What Your N.J. Diner Order Says About You. A Delicious Breakdown!
Tom Gawronski
New Jersey pop culture obsessive and Anne Hathaway expert
Self-identified expert on Hathaway
Episode: Anne Hathaway Appreciation Episode! Is She N.J.'s Top Modern Movie Star?
Chris Burch
NJ.com food and culture reporter
nj.com
Episode: Garden State Pet Peeves! The Most Annoying Parts of Living In N.J.
Dave Kaplan
Author, educator, journalist, founding director of the Yogi Berra Museum
Yogi Berra Museum at Hinchliffe Stadium
Episode: How New Jersey Invented Baseball! (Basically)
Bobby Olivier
nj.com music writer, director of digital storytelling, Jersey's Best Podcast executive producer
nj.com / Jersey's Best Podcast
Episode: N.J.'s 11 Best Music Venues — and the Shuttered Stages We Miss Most
Gina Anastasiades
Owner of Gina's Pizza Magnolia; grew up in her father's pizzeria and became a pizza maker
Gina's Pizza Magnolia
Episode: The Women of Jersey Pizza: How They're Breaking Up the Boys Club

Host

Jeremy Schneider
Host of Jersey's Best Podcast/NJ.com culture reporter

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Theme song

    I live for it💕🥰

    Then the best reporting that tries to get to the nitty gritty of the subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmese
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod

    Really enjoyed the top 99 restaurants episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan12749226748
    United States6 months ago
  • Gone Political?

    Oh well. Passing on political non sense. Can’t follow or listen anymore

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cheermom2971
    United States8 months ago
  • Pizza???

    Okay I really like this show and look forward to each episode! Unfortunately your pizza episode exposed you for having questionable pizza taste.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richie CT
    United States9 months ago
  • Peak Jersey

    I love this show. Having grown up in New Jersey but moved away, I’m always trying to tell everyone how great Jersey is but they don’t get it. Now I have something to show them. This show is filled with Jersey Love and really covers every corner of the state.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anikolai13
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans appreciate deep dives into local culture and venues
Listeners praise the NJ focus and entertaining host
A few comments call out audio clarity and pacing
Some feedback notes heavy NJ pride with strong humor

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How Did N.J.'s Jamie Ding Become a 'Jeopardy' Legend? We Asked Him!
Q: How did you adjust your strategy for the buzzer during the show?
He studied the timing of the host's reading and used online practice tools to measure delay, then trusted a buzz on the audio cue rather than the lights, which improved his precision.
The Inside Story of How Troma Studios Came to N.J.
Q: But how did you get into Hollywood? How did your career start?
I started after Yale; a few friends and I worked on independent projects, embracing the auteur theory and independence, making films that reflected the brain, soul, and heart of the filmmaker, and ultimately building Troma from those beginnings.
New Jersey is an Asian Dining Haven. The Ultimate Dining Guide.
Q: Is New Jersey the best place to eat Asian food in America?
Lauren explains that the state's diversity, breadth of communities, and concentration of authentic regional cuisines across multiple towns make New Jersey a standout, with standout pockets like Jersey City, Fort Lee, Edison, and Cherry Hill contributing to a comprehensive, high-quality landscape.
The Ultimate Jersey Shore Beach Day Fantasy Draft!
Q: What is your coffee pick and why does Lavalette matter for coffee culture on the shore?
Katie chooses Lavalette's Lavalette cafe scene as a microcosm of small-town Jersey flavor, noting variety and the local vibe.
The Ultimate Jersey Shore Beach Day Fantasy Draft!
Q: Katie, what do you take for the first pick in the beach day draft?
Katie selects Lavalette as her beach pick, highlighting personal memories and the town's balance of quiet space with shops and ice cream.

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This show centers New Jersey culture, food, music, and local history through conversational, often humorous, deep dives. Episodes frequently feature NJ-based movers in food, arts, and media, plus nostalgic looks at regional landmarks, venues, and iconic state topics. A standout cross-section includes pizza culture, live music scenes, and the state's pop-culture ties, all delivered with a strong sense of place and community. The host leans into local pride, witty banter, and guests who showcase authentic New Jersey perspectives, making it a strong fit for listeners who want character-driven, regionally grounded storytelling and interviews with notable New Jersey figures.

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Jersey's Best Podcast launched a year ago and published 67 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Jersey's Best Podcast include:

1. Jamie Ding
2. Lloyd Kaufman
3. Lauren Musni
4. Nick Fierro
5. Tom Gawronski
6. Chris Burch
7. Dave Kaplan
8. Bobby Olivier

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