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 cove...
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Montclair Schools at a Crossroads: $18M Shortfall, BOE Ballots, and What Familie...
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A Sudden Council Resignation, O’Bagel’s Big Debut, and Bobbi Brown’s Big New Boo...
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Montclair Schools' Budget Deficit: It's Worse Than We Thought. A New Interview w...
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9/11 Reflections, Bellevue Theatre’s Glow-Up, and The World Cup Ticket Catch
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Back to School, More Town Debt and Gas Under $3
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Montclair High Takes a Rankings Hit, a $7.5M Listing Shock, and Daikichi Rumors...
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More School Drama, A Local Mail Heist & Lead in Our Water?
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Mikie vs. Jack, the Montclair Jitney and Clary Anderson’s Comeback
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August in Montclair: MedievalFest, End of Summer Escapes and an $11 Million Surp...
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Going Green in Montclair: Beehives, Solar Panels, Second-Hand Clothing & Climate...
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Montclair Art: From Frames to Fine Art, Dance Icons, Tiny Galleries and Colbert'...
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Homeless in Montclair: The Story of MESH and a Town Finding Its Way
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Montclair’s Non-Profit Network: Stories of Urgency, Impact and Community
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Montclair’s New Superintendent Speaks: School Financial Audit, Staffing Cuts, an...
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Traffic Safety in Montclair: Necessary Improvements For Drivers, Bikers and Walk...
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The Foodie Episode: The Best Downtown Pizza, a New Farm Stop and BBQ Delivery
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Is Montclair Real Estate Cooling? Plus: Confessions of a Renter, Host Departures...
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Why Some Residents Opt for Private School. Plus: School Calendar Chaos and Summe...
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Are Retail Prices Going Up (Again)? The Cost of Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty...
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Taxes, Traffic and Safety. How Montclair Really Works. A Conversation the New To...
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The Best Fried Chicken in Montclair (Encore)
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Comedian Zarna Garg: Live at Loopwell in Montclair
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Inside The Human Needs Food Pantry: Preparing for Greater Demand
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TEDx Montclair Returns: How Did We Almost Miss This?
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Brick + Dough Owner Speaks Out on Mural Controversy
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Who’s Running for NJ Governor — and Why Montclair Should Care
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Growing Up in Montclair: Photographer Tyler Chan on Documenting Gen Z Life
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From Montclair to Washington: Local Voices in a National Movement
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The Best Food in Montclair: Hidden Gems & Hot Takes (Plus: A Load of Fried Chick...
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The Arts in Montclair: Jazz, Paint, Film, and PorchFest
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Crime in Montclair: Break-Ins, Car Theft & Our Trip to the Police Station
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Montclair’s Small Business Battles: What Owners & Landlords Say
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Stuck on the Platform: The Reality of the Montclair Commute (And What We Can Do...
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Ghosts, Shadows and Strange Noises: Montclair's Haunted History
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Live from Tierney's: The Montclair Pod Origin Story and What's Next
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Montclair Schools Part Deux: Bad Apples, Screens and $188M in Repairs
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Montclair Real Estate: High Prices, Low Inventory & the Fight for Housing
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From Blue Ribbon to “Broken”: Inside Montclair Schools
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Montclair for Trump? How Changes in National Policy Hit Home
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What the Lackawanna!? What's *Really* Happening at the Historic Terminal
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