Greetings From the Garden State

About Greetings From the Garden State

The Heart of Jersey Pride. A podcast about the people and places that shape New Jersey! Powered by the New Jersey Lottery. Hosted by Mike Ham

Publisher

Ham Radio Productions

Category

society & culture · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Oct 2021

Latest episode

11 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

230 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Sept 2025

   Peter Ames Carlin on Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run

   Send us a text In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, we welcome acclaimed author and cultural critic Peter Ames Carlin, who joins us to discuss his latest book Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run. Carlin takes us deep into the pivotal 20 months leading up to the release of Bruce Springsteen’s legendary third album, Born to Run. At that time, Springsteen was at a career crossroads — beloved by critics but struggling commercially, with Columbia Records questioning his...

2. 

   4 Sept 2025

   Pouring Freshies Daily at Ghost Hawk Brewing Co.: Throwback Episode

   Send us a text We visit Steve Bauer, owner of Ghost Hawk Brewing Company in Clifton, NJ. Mike and Steve try several beers while learning about Steve's background, difficulties he has faced in life, and how he's overcome those. We also learn the meaning behind the name "Ghost Hawk" which is more than just a cool name, it has significant meaning to Steve and his story makes you appreciate it even more. Ghost Hawk Brewing Co.: 321 River Rd #6, Clifton, NJ @ghosthawkbrewingco www.ghosthawk...

3. 

   29 Aug 2025

   A Shucking Great Time with Love Oysters: Throwback Episode

   Send us a text In this episode, join entrepreneur and oyster farmer Matt Matusky as he shares his fascinating journey into oyster farming with Love Oysters. Recorded at Captain Mike's Marina in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, located in the Great Bay, one of the Northeast's largest preserved wetlands, Matt discusses his transition from marine biology to oyster farming right out of college. Discover the unique challenges and learning curve of oyster farming, as Matt sheds light on the impact of...

Who has been a guest on Greetings From the Garden State

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jim Dessicino
• Tommy Gucciardo
• Barry Maurillo
• Joe Maurillo
• Vito Cucci

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

70,924

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

26 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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