
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
Episodes
214 episodes
What It Takes: Mikie Sherrill’s Story from Helicopters to the Statehouse
On this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, I sit down with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from her time in the Navy to her decision to run for governor of New Jerse...
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Episode 173
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New Jersey Lottery Million Dollar Replay 2025
We’re back in Atlantic City for one of the most electric events of the year—the Million Dollar Replay at the Golden Nugget, hosted by the New Jersey Lottery. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a day full of second chances...
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Episode 172
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Beyond the Covers: How Hickory is Rewriting the NJ Music Scene
In this week’s episode of Greetings From the Garden State, host Mike Ham is joined by the full lineup of Hickory, a rising New Jersey folk-rock band that’s quickly carving out a name for themselves across the state and beyond. W...
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Episode 171
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Sandwiches That Hit Different: Inside Dutch’s Sandwich Shop in Montclair
This week, Mike heads to Church Street in Montclair to sit down with Amir Kamal, the man behind Dutch’s Sandwich Shop — one of the most talked-about sandwich spots in New Jersey. What started as a late-night idea and a tribute to Amir’s dog, Du...
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Episode 170
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Jackpots, Pork Roll & Jersey Pride with Jim Carey of the NJ Lottery
On this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, host Mike Ham takes the show on the road to the New Jersey Lottery headquarters for a deep-dive conversation with Executive Director Jim Carey. Powered by the New Jersey Lottery, this...
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Episode 169
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Special Forum: NJ Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Business, Equity & The Future
In this special edition of Greetings From the Garden State, host Mike Ham broadcasts live from NJIT for a groundbreaking gubernatorial candidate forum presented by the New Jersey Diverse Business Advisory Council. Seven of the n...
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Episode 168
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Spreading Love & Good Vibes with Patty C
In this episode of Greetings From the Garden State, we sit down with New Jersey singer-songwriter Patty C to talk about his music journey, collaborations, and latest projects. Broadcasting from the home studio at Radio Garden State HQ,...
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Episode 167
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New Jersey Hall of Fame: The Legends, the Legacy & the Future
Recorded at the New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream, East Rutherford, NJHost: Mike Ham, Greetings from the Garden State Guests: Steve Edwards & Bryan Blaney, New Jersey Hall of FameEp...
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Episode 166
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Building The Wishbones: How Emerson Woolf is Taking Over NJ’s Indie Scene
In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, powered by the New Jersey Lottery, host Mike Ham sits down with Emerson Woolf, the frontwoman of Emerson Woolf and the Wishbones. Broadcasting from Radio Gar...
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Episode 165
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Love Could: Fair Panic's Tory Anne Daines on Loss, Love, and Lyrics
In this engaging episode of Greetings from the Garden State, host Mike Ham welcomes Tory Anne Daines of Fair Panic (with a special guest appearance by Duck the dog!) to discuss the band’s evolution, new EP release, and upcoming live sh...
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Episode 164
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Celebrating 10 Years of Cowan’s Public with Skopos Hospitality
In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, host Mike Ham sits down with Dean Maroulakos, co-founder of Skopos Hospitality, at Cowan’s Public in Nutley, NJ. Dean shares the journey of launching and expanding a hospitality empir...
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Episode 163
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Celebrating Excellence: NJ Youth Soccer Awards Banquet presented by RWJBarnabas Health
In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, we cover the NJ Youth Soccer Awards Banquet presented by RWJBarnabas Health in Edison, NJ. Host Mike Ham interviews award-winning players, legendary figures...
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Episode 162
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Burnt Mills Cider: Crafting New Jersey’s Finest Hard Ciders in Bedminster
On this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, I visit Burnt Mills Cider in Bedminster, NJ, and sit down with owners John Coates and Miranda Meade to talk all things cider. From their early beginnings to launching in the middle of...
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Episode 161
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Jersey’s Music Maverick: Matty Carlock on Blending Genres and Breaking Barriers
In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, host Mike Ham sits down with Matty Carlock—singer-songwriter, producer, and hardcore music veteran—at the iconic Berkeley Hotel in Asbury Park. Matty shares his inspiring journey, sta...
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Episode 160
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Felipe Rose Unplugged: Disco Stories, Native Roots, and New Projects
In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, host Mike Ham sits down with the iconic Felipe Rose, best known as the original Native American of the Village People. Recorded at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, Felipe shares his inc...
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Episode 159
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Jim Monaghan: Behind the Mic with a New Jersey Radio Icon
We chat with legendary radio personality Jim Monaghan for the podcast’s first-ever virtual episode! A staple of WDHA since 1998, Jim reflects on his decades-long career in radio, his passion for music, and his enduring connection to New Jersey....
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Episode 158
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Top 10 of 2024: Weird New Jersey
Originally Aired: July 2, 2024We welcome Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman, the founders of Weird New Jersey, to discuss the magazine’s origins and evolution. Mark and Mark reflect on how they began the magazine in the early 1990s before the...
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Top 10 of 2024: Rocking Out at The Legendary Great Notch Inn
Originally Aired: August 6, 2024Today we travel to the historic Great Notch Inn in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The episode features an engaging conversation with the roadhouse's owner, Rich Hempel, who provides a deep dive into the rich ...
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Top 10 of 2024: Ballet Renaissance: A Conversation with Maria Kowroski, Artistic Director of the New Jersey Ballet
Original Air Date: March 5, 2024We're joined by Maria Kowroski, the artistic director of the New Jersey Ballet. Maria, who shares her journey from Michigan to the School of American Ballet and eventually the New York City Ballet, reflec...
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Top 10 of 2024: Behind the Curtain at Newark's Prudential Center with Sean Saadeh
Originally Aired: February 13, 2024We went into Brick City, Newark, NJ, to chat with Sean Saadeh, the EVP of Entertainment at the Prudential Center. Sean provides valuable insights into the diverse programming at The Rock, from hosting ...
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Top 10 of 2024: The Resilience, Community, and Unyielding Spirit of Eric LeGrand
Original Air Date: January 9, 2024In this inspiring episode of "Greetings from the Garden State," host Mike Ham welcomes Eric LeGrand at LeGrand Coffee House in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Eric shares his remarkable journey, having overcome...
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Top 10 of 2024: Mike Schweigert: Building a Tattoo Legacy at Electric Tattoo
Original Air Date: October 1, 2024We visit Electric Tattoo in Asbury Park to chat with tattoo artist Mike Schweigert. Schweigert shares his journey from growing up in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, to becoming a prominent figure in the tat...
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Music, Community, and Pride: Rick Barry at Georgies Bar
In this episode of Greetings From the Garden State, Mike Ham visits Georgies Bar in Asbury Park, NJ, to chat with musician and community advocate Rick Barry. Known as the “gay Cheers” of Asbury Park, Georgies is a staple ...
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Episode 157
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Child Focus' Evolution: Expanding Support for New Jersey's Children
In this heartfelt episode of Greetings From the Garden State, host Mike Ham sits down with Erica Fischer-Kaslander, Executive Director of Child Focus, a nonprofit organization in Wayne, NJ, dedicated to advocating for foster youth. Fro...
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Episode 156
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The Now or Never Tour: Monique Latise's Comedy Adventure
In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, powered by the New Jersey Lottery, Mike Ham welcomes the incredible Monique Latise to his home studio for an inspiring and laughter-filled conversation. Monique shares her journ...
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Episode 155
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