This week we discuss General Order Number 4 and the Desegregation of the National Guard.โดย What Exit Podcast

This episode Pete and Nick talk about the recent Passaic fire that came with many additional challenges as well as some of the worst fires in state history.โดย What Exit Podcast

This episode, Pete and Nick discuss radio stations reaching NJ with round the clock Christmas tunes. We also go over Jersey artists that have created some memorable Christmas tunes and albums!!!โดย What Exit Podcast

We welcome the great Steve Brown of Trixter, Tokyo Motor Fist, and The Wizards of Winter! Steve talks about his days of handing out fliers at the Paramus Malls, cutting their teeth at the China Club, the NJ Brotherhood, what is new, and what is next! Come rock, Jersey Style!โดย What Exit Podcast

This episode we discuss Halloween in NJ, what the night before is called, some scary films made in NJ, and some actual scary history in the Garden State.โดย What Exit Podcast

We welcome MLB star Todd Frazier to the podcast this episode! Todd discusses growing up in Toms River, the Little League World Series, Rutgers baseball, and his many MLB highlights.โดย What Exit Podcast

This week we welcome Tony DeMarco of A & S Comics in Teaneck and North Bergen, NJ. Tony talks about his first comics, starting A & S, some of the classic comics he's owned, and more!โดย What Exit Podcast

This week we are super excited as welcome Emmy award winning writer of The Daily Show with John Stewart, Elliot Kalan! Elliot discusses growing up in Millburn, the ever-lasting Spidey meme, working on The Daily Show, writing for comedy, meeting his Flophouse friends, podcasting versus live shows, “cold emailing” Joel for his MST3K position, Maniac …

Given the intensely hot summer we have been having, this week we go over some of the great ways to keep cool in NJ!โดย What Exit Podcast

Join us as we welcome the great Chris Campana, NJ artist and comic creator! Listen as we hear his origin story, the early rejections, becoming a RINGO nominated indie creator, dealing with copyrights, his friendship with Ming and Mike, MOTU, and more! Hang in and play a NJ Marvel Comics game too! Note: sorry for the sound issues, mostly at the star…

On this episode we discuss NJ Independence Day celebrations and the five guys we chose to declare independence for NJ.โดย What Exit Podcast

This week we welcome Sensei David Senak and Sensei Mason Senak of Maywood Karate to discuss what makes this dojo stand out among others. They tell us of how each of them got into karate, how the dojo came to be, and what they have done to keep the school thriving in the face of many challenges, including the pandemic. We finish things off with a ga…

This week we are joined by our friend, engineer, and musician extraordinaire, Criss Madd. We discuss NJ's lifting of regulations regarding the pandemic and what's next. Join us for another of Pete's new games, where we must figure out the real NJ restaurant!โดย What Exit Podcast

This week we discuss everyone's favorite NJ open-system toll road, The Garden State Parkway! How did it come to be, what is its secret number, how many states does it actually cover? These questions and more are answered, along with a new game from Pete!โดย What Exit Podcast

Our friend Criss Madd joins us for our one-year retrospect, where we talk about how the pod came to be during a pandemic, dealing with remote podcasting, favorite episodes, best guests, and top moments of the past year. Pete then leads us into a game of (I kid you not) NJ Desserts or Johnny Cash Hurt!…

This week we discuss some of the odd names of some NJ towns, talk about things to do in NJ this spring, and things a bit off the beaten path. We also have two games, Jersey/Not Jersey Town Name Game and What’s On The Menu?โดย What Exit Podcast

This week our friend John Ross Cocozza stops by to discuss one of our favorite topics, beer! John tells us stories of how he started on his path of starting his own craft brewery, what the challenges are of doing so in NJ, and what lies ahead for Ross Brewing. We also play two brew themed games, including one partially borrowed from John’s Point Bl…

This week we welcome Wally Van Treek as we talk about the Show Place rock club in Dover, NJ. Listen as Wally brings us tales of how it turned from a discotheque to a rock club, how the state of the art sound system and lights attracted bands from all over, and which acts played there over the years, including some famous acts just starting out. We …

On this episode, Nick and Pete bring you NJ updates, including some tough cookies in Fairlawn. They discuss Valentine’s Day and romantic places to go in NJ, particularly if you have a time machine. Finally, a game of Odes to NJ.โดย What Exit Podcast

For our 25th episode, we welcome NJ comic, friend, and fellow podcaster KP Burke. After Bane and Christian help us with some technical difficulties, we discuss growing up in Wayne, having Eagle Scout projects destroyed, and gaming the system with KP. We also discuss his comedy career, famous NJ comics, NJ humor, and Jeff Ross roasting KP's deceased…

This week we welcome friend and NJ teacher Pedra Del Vechio as we discuss NJ education. We talk about NJ's raking nationally, what makes us a great place educationally, what is still needed, and how has the pandemic affected us. We also discuss Principal Joe Clark that recently passed and what worked and failed under his leadership.…

This week we welcome guest, podcasting engineer, podcaster, and musician extraordinaire, Criss Madd to the show to discuss Christmas in NJ. We discuss Christmases past, great light shows, Kaiju Santa, and animatronic wonderlands. We also discuss the Christmas in NJ that turned the tide of the American Revolution!…

We welcome author Neil A. Cohen to the podcast to discuss his Exit 0 Jersey zombie apocalypse trilogy and his new book, Business is Dead. Neil discusses some of the differences of living in Virginia versus growing up in NJ, the eerie similarities between Exit 0 and 2020, and how to become a “fantrepeneur”.…

This week we welcome back podcaster and musician extraordinaire, Criss Madd as we discuss NJ's hand in the celebration of Thanksgiving. We also talk about some of the crazy weather NJ has experienced over the years. Finally, we play a game of NJ True or False.โดย What Exit Podcast

On this episode we are joined by Ed Cho and Derek Michael of the Comics on Cannabis Podcast to talk about NJ voting for the legalization of recreational marijuana. We discuss the many possibilities but then delve into side questions like “Does Godzilla smoke weed”? Finally, we come up with the best name possible for a weed delivery service.…

Pete and Nick are joined by Criss and Paige of the Ghosted podcast this week! Try not to be spooked as we discuss some of the more haunted and legendary parts of the Garden State. We then get to play two rounds of Jersey Not Jersey!!!โดย What Exit Podcast

This week Pete and Nick discuss companies that were founded in NJ. How did people start getting a piece of the rock? Just how many products are Mmm Mmm Good?โดย What Exit Podcast

This week Pete and Nick welcome Ming Chen as we discuss random Jersey facts. How did the state get its name? Why are we called the Garden state? What does a dinosaur have to do with NJ? Listen to learn the answers to these questions and more!โดย What Exit Podcast

This episode we discuss Great Adventure, in Jackson, which has an interesting geographical advantage. We discuss the original plans, its various records, and the Warner loop. We also discuss how its misfortunes helped the theme park industry. Come along, pull down the safety bar, and listen in!โดย What Exit Podcast

We welcome our friend Pat Ober to the pod to discuss the right of Northern NJ passage and worlds most dangerous theme park, Action Park. Who said that mixing poorly designed rides, teen operators, and alcohol on premise was a bad idea?โดย What Exit Podcast

We welcome our guest Christian O'Reilly as we discuss the events of May 6, 1937. We talk airship history, theories of why the disaster happened, and British bands that got inspiration for album covers. Finally, Jersey/Not Jersey, Album Cover Editionโดย What Exit Podcast

This week we are joined by podcast engineer extraordinaire and member of the band Serious Matters, Criss Madd! We take a bite out of the story of the 1916 NJ shark attacks, our understanding of sharks, and their possible influence on a certain author! Afterwards, we play a special edition of Jersey/Not Jersey!…

This week we welcome guests Chris Ryerson and Ming Chen as we discuss the history of NJ boardwalks. Aversions to sand, accidental confectionery treats, crime lords, and even shipwrecks are discussed as we walk up and down the Jersey Shore. Just be sure to watch the tram car please!โดย What Exit Podcast

On this episode we welcome returning guest and the glue that keeps the podcast universe together, Ming Chen. We discuss NJ's role in the drive in movie, the history of drive ins, and spotlight some a couple of odd ones. Also discussed is the return of the drive in experience. Afterwards, we play a couple of games to see how we stand on NJ counties …

We are joined by guest Stu Greenberg, fellow A Shared Universe alumnus, as we discuss NJ diners. What is the origin of the diner and how did it come to be synonymous with NJ? Find out the answers to these and other pieces of diner trivia then join us for a game of Jersey/Not Jersey as we are joined by a supervillain!!!…

On this episode, we are joined by guest Frank Ramsey as we talk about the Long Hot Summer of 1967, particularly the riots of Newark and Plainfield. We analyze what led up to these events and take a look at the state of things today. Let us hope that we can learn from history and that real change is made moving forward! We apologize for the audio is…

Pete and Nick welcome guest Mike Donnelly and start the discussion of Jersey music, the Jersey sound, and discuss the first of the "Jersey Trinity", Bruce Springsteen. As always, this is followed by a game of Jersey/Not Jersey.โดย What Exit Podcast

Nick and Pete welcome Ming Chen as they talk about the history of NJ in Film. We discuss the first movie camera, the first Hollywood, the movie drought, the return of film, and the state of film today. The top 3 films made in or set in NJ are then followed by a game of Jersey/Not Jerseyโดย What Exit Podcast

On this episode we welcome our friend Stand Myles as we discuss the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Stadium Names, renumbered highways, football, concerts, dead teamsters, and even the pope come up as we cover the history of The Swamp.โดย What Exit Podcast

Pete is off this week but we welcome guests Ming Chen and Gerry Porto. This week we discuss the NJ Pine Barrens, what they are, their history, and some of the legends that surround them! We end up with a legendary game of Jersey/Not Jersey!โดย What Exit Podcast

This week Nick and Pete welcome Ming Chen and Franklin Ramsey as they discuss the history of malls in NJ, the dominance of Paramus, closed stores of yesterday, and the birth of the food court. Afterwards, another game of Jersey/Not Jersey and Which Mall is Bigger.โดย What Exit Podcast

Nick and Pete welcome guests Ming Chen of A Shared Universe and KP Burke, comedian and host of the American Loser Podcast. We discuss New Jersey's role in baseball history regarding the breaking of the color barrier and some of the greatest players you may not even know about. This is followed by another round of the game Jersey/Not Jersey.…

Nick, Pete, and their guest, Ming Chen discuss the first intercollegiate football game, the Princeton Offense, and Seton Hall versus Michigan in 1989. Then onto another round of Jersey/Not Jersey.โดย What Exit Podcast

On this inaugural episode, recorded remotely thanks to A Shared Universe Podcast Studio, we welcome guests Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic. We discuss Lincroft, Long Branch, Red Bank, and Highlands. Also, play along with Jersey/Not Jersey.โดย What Exit Podcast