The Towncast

What an incredible story, from spending his final high school year living in a car, to leading the Metros in the 70s and 80s, to being the MC for ESPN radio and his band The Willies performing at their events, Willie Wilson shares his journey and how, for the past 26 years, has been running the Theater Arts Group with so many of his students going on to do great things in performing arts. www.wils...

Melanie shares her journey from growing up in northern New Jersey, to writing articles on her Subspace channel to writing and publishing her first novel, Nightswimming, the first in a trilogy of Jamie Palmpieri Mysteries. Subscribing helps the Towncast, please consider subscribing...it's free!

Local actor, Tony Carradori, shares his journey from working full time to retiring, almost losing his life twice, and finally pursuing his life long passion for performing. "Never, never, never give up." - Winston Churchill If you haven't already, please subscribe, it's free and helps us out.

For the first time ever, the Screen Alliance of NJ put together this trade show for all film and television industry people in New Jersey. With Netflix opening their new sound stage in Monmouth County, NJ is quickly becoming the film capital of America!! Please subscribe! It helps the Towncast.

We had the unique opportunity to talk to both Jane Steuerfeld, Executive Director of the Edison Film Festival and Vera Sirota, Communications Associate at the Hoboken Historical Museum. They each shared their role and experience working for these non-profits. Please consider subscribing as this helps the Towncast.

We had the opportunity to sample the White Camel Humus, a local brand, and I have to say (along with several others), this is the BEST humus I've ever tasted. They are currently in several north Jersey retailers but if your retailer doesn't carry it, direct them to www.whitecamelhumus.com and contact Glenn. They need to bring it in!! You will NOT be disappointed!!Please subscribe to our ch...

David shares his experiences as a board member of the Garden State Film Festival as well as the senior advisor to the New Jersey Film Commission. He has a vast amount of knowledge when it comes to filmmaking as well as having one of the best mustaches on the east coast. Please subscribe to our channel, it's free and it helps us keep going!!

If you are a fan of the TV show The Office, then you have to check out what Arnold Cuervo and his co-founder have created. This is their LAST Office Reunion convention and Arnold talks about all of the cast members that are coming, along with all of the events that will be taking place. Taking place on August 2-3, 2025. So fun!!! Please subscribe to our channel, doesn't cost anything, and real...

What an amazing night talking to filmmakers from across the country telling their stories and being recognized by the Garden State Film Festival. Here are just a few of the filmmakers and the founder, Diane Raver. Make sure you follow the GSFF and become a member and help support these amazing independent filmmakers. Please subscribe!

Since the 1960s, this location as been home to various supermarkets. Since mid-2024, Jose Olivo and his family have converted this supermarket into a neighborhood grocery store by reducing prices, keeping the assortment fresh and listening to the consumer. A good lesson for ANY business. Please subscribe, it helps the Towncast support our local businesses.

Kathleen Walter, president of the Glen Rock Historical Society, in Glen Rock New Jersey, shares some wonderful history about our country, the revolutionary war and the battles leading up to our Independence Day. Contact your local municipal building, historical society or any town official to find out what you're town will be doing to celebrate the birth of our nation, 250 years ago. If you ha...

City Relief helped over 50,000 homeless in 2024 alone and they couldn't do it with the thousands of volunteers and the many donations received. Josiah Haken, CEO of the non-profit, shares the details of what they do at this extraordinary organization and how they don't just feed the homeless, they empower and lift them up. God bless them! If you haven't already, please subscribe.

Almost 1 in 3 Americans have been scammed in 2024 and I am one of them. Detective Joe DiGeronimo, who is working my case, talks about the various scams and how we can protect ourselves against them. PLEASE, pass this on to your young adults, your parents, grandparents, friends and anyone you care about. It is EPIDEMIC in our country. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our channel.

What an incredible organization which helps equip single moms with the skills and tools needed to overcome generational poverty and thrive. Marisol Rodriguez, co-founder of Renew Life Center shares her own story of generational poverty and how she worked hard to break those bonds and create this amazing non-profit. Please subscribe to our channel and help keep The Towncast going strong!

New Jersey has a new professional women's football team, the Jersey Shore Wave. President Jared Ferko shares the goals and dreams of the new team in the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) as they start their first year playing at legendary Hinchiliffe Stadium. Make sure you follow them at www.jerseyshorefb.com. Please subscribe to our channel and help keep the Towncast going stron...

Spending most of his life caring and supporting people in Human Resources and the Marines, Boyd explains how he now supports seniors and their families by helping them navigate through the difficulties of setting up home care for their loved ones. www.glenrock.firstlighthomecare.com Please subscribe and help support the Towncast.

Dawn shares her experience working with children for over 20 years and her passion to want to help parents and teenagers navigate through the difficult teen years and beyond. As a certified life coach, she founded Self Foundry to do just that and offers a FREE 1 on 1 consultation. Simply go to my.selffoundry.com/freecall Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast going strong!!

Neal has over 50 credits on IMDB.com, including the upcoming feature First Rites, where I had the pleasure of acting alongside Neal. He shares his journey from studying acting and musical theater in college, to starring In many films and TV shows, to training many up and coming stars in his acting school, NJ Acting Studio (www.njactingstudio.com). Please subscribe!!

Nella shares her journey from working with publishers in NYC to starting her own local publications backed by the national publisher Best Version Media. She will also help anyone that wants to start their own publication in they community. Please subscribe and help keep the Towncast going strong!

With Juan Soto leaving the Bronx and moving to Flushing, MLB agent and co-host of the Agent and the Fan, Chris Leible, shares his perspective on the move and why, as fans we can be emotional but we have to remember that it is a business after all. (Doesn't mean we have to like it). Please subscribe and help the Towncast continue growing!

This incredible non-profit teaches volunteers how to perform magic tricks that engage, empower and inspire children who are facing difficult illnesses, lengthy hospital stays and scary medical conditions. Michale Walton founded Open Heart Magic over 20 years ago and shares his journey from the trading floor to the hospital floor. Please consider volunteering or donating to this wonderful organizat...

If you are a pro wrestling fan, know someone who is, or were in a past life, this is the PERFECT store for you. With vintage and current memorabilia, Tommy Fierro curates the best items in the world of professional wrestling. Tommy shares his story from growing up a big wrestling fan, to opening the Wrestling Collectors store to starting the ISPW Pro Wrestling league. Take a moment to subscribe an...

Matthew shares his journey from wanting to be a re-enactor at a very young age, to performing on his high school stage to surviving a near death experience and starring in his first feature film. Please subscribe to our channel...thank you!

Each year the Hawthorne Rotary Club brings the best restaurants in the area to one place so people can sample a variety of local cuisine. the Hawthorne Rotary club supports the town of Hawthorne in so many ways including scholarships for high schoolers, equipment for the volunteer ambulance corp. and so much more. Please make sure you subscribe. Thanks!!

From Saturday Night Live to the biggest Broadway shows to HBO, Apple TV and many more television shows, Emiliano Pares shares his story from going to school in upstate NY to running one of the biggest prop houses in the NY tri-state area, right here in New Jersey. Please subscribe and help keep The Towncast going strong!