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The Montclair Pod

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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...

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Live from Tierney's: The Montclair Pod Origin Story and What's Next 20.02.2025 28:56

Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at MontclairPod.com . Follow on Instagram and send us a tip: hello@montclairpod.com . In this special episode, we celebrate the official launch of the Montclair Pod , featuring over 100 attendees at Tierney's Tavern . Special guest Jon Fortt , co-anchor of CNBC's "Closing Bell: Overtime” and Monclair resident, j...

Montclair Schools Part Deux: Bad Apples, Screens and $188M in Repairs 13.02.2025 41:50

Join us at The Montclair Pod Launch Party at Tierney’s Tavern for live music, giveaways, and a live taping! Proceeds support Toni’s Kitchen. Grab your tickets here. Join the conversation and leave us a voicemail with your ideas and questions at MontclairPod.com Montclair schools are back in the spotlight. After our first deep dive into the state of the district went hyper-local viral, we’re contin...

Montclair Real Estate: High Prices, Low Inventory & the Fight for Housing 06.02.2025 41:00

Join us at Tierneys on February 18 to celebrate The Montclair Pod launch! Reserve here. Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at MontclairPod.com . Follow on Instagram and send us a tip: hello@montclairpod.com . On today's episode: Montclair’s real estate market feels more like The Hunger Games—with buyers battling in fierce bidding wars for limited...

From Blue Ribbon to “Broken”: Inside Montclair Schools 30.01.2025 43:54

**Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at MontclairPod.com . Follow on Instagram and send us a tip: hello@montclairpod.com . In this episode, we dig deep into the Montclair school district. From crumbling school buildings to curriculum concerns and special education challenges, we share real talk on what it’s like to raise and educate kids here. He...

Montclair for Trump? How Changes in National Policy Hit Home 23.01.2025 37:51

**Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at MontclairPod.com . Follow on Instagram . Email us at Hello@MontclairPod.com** We explore the local implications of President Donald Trump’s second term. With Montclair overwhelmingly voting for Kamala Harris, we examine the town’s political identity and how it contrasts with broader trends, including New Je...

What the Lackawanna!? What's *Really* Happening at the Historic Terminal 23.01.2025 28:12

**Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at MontclairPod.com . Follow on Instagram and send us a tip: hello@montclairpod.com . In the inaugural episode we dive into the story behind Lackawanna Plaza, one of Montclair’s most iconic yet controversial redevelopment projects. The hosts reflect on the broader implications of Lackawanna’s redevelopment for...

Welcome to The Montclair Pod 06.12.2024 3:05

Welcome to The Montclair Pod , your weekly deep dive into the stories, issues, and buzz shaping Montclair, NJ. Hosted by three local friends—journalist and financial expert Farnoosh Torabi, MediaFeed co-founder Michael Schreiber, and TV producer Alexandra Privitera—we’re here to explore the heart of our vibrant community with curiosity, humor, and a little bit of neighborly gossip. Visit us at Mon...