Best WBGO Studios Podcasts (2025)

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A tribute to the late great drummer Al Foster, South Jersey's role in the NJ Gubernatiorial race and a chat with Marcia Ball 30:14

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On the May 31 WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the late jazz drummer Al Foster and WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer and guitarist Marcia BallBy WBGO Studios

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The 21st anniversary of Eli Yamin's Jazz Power Initiative and a look at the short-lived NJ Transit Strike 30:18

10d ago30:18

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On the May 17 WBGO Journal, we took a look at NJ Transit's first strike in more than 40 years and WBGO's Gary Walker chats with pianist and educator Eli YaminBy WBGO Studios

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The State of the People Power Tour comes to Newark and a preview of the 78th Cannes Film Festival 30:39

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On the May 10 WBGO Journal, we preview the State of the People Power Tour stop in Newark and the 78th Cannes Film FestivalBy WBGO Studios

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A preview of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performances and a look at a special Brooklyn synagogue 30:22

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On the April 26 edition of the WBGO Journal, an update of the wildfire in Southern Ocean County, a look at a special Brooklyn synagogue a preview of of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performancesBy WBGO Studios

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A dive into the late George Brown's 'Jazz in Paris' album and NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom Kean 30:26

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On the May 19 WBGO Journal, we take an in-depth look at the late George Brown's Jazz in Paris album and NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom KeanBy WBGO Studios

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A chat with actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum and a look at the new Leadership Center for Girl Scout Heart of New Jersey 30:24

2M ago30:24

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On the April 12 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum and Girl Scout Heart of New Jersey CEO Natasha HemmingsBy WBGO Studios

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New Jersey U.S. Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking speech, the future of NYC Mayor Eric Adams and a chat with ¡VOS! playwright Christina 30:18

2M ago30:18

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On the April 5 WBGO Journal, Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking speech, the future of Eric Adams and a chat with ¡VOS! playwright Christina PumariegaBy WBGO Studios

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Honoring legendary jazz performers Hazel Scott and Sarah Vaughan 30:30

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On the March 29 WBGO Journal, we honor legendary jazz artists Sarah Vaughan and Hazel ScottBy WBGO Studios

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A preview of 'King James' at GSP and a review of the new baseball movie 'Eephus' 30:10

2M ago30:10

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On the March 22 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of "King James" at GSP and a review of the new baseball movie "Eephus"By WBGO Studios

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Governor Murphy reacts to Trump Administration cuts to education and a preview of the Let's Talk Women's Health & Wellness symposium 30:12

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On the March 15 WBGO Journal, NJ Governor Phil Murphy reacts to Trump Administration cuts to education and we get a preview of the Let's Talk Women's Health & Wellness symposiumBy WBGO Studios

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Katie Singer's new book Alien Soil, a preview of the Prudential North to Shore Festival and a chat with Togethxr's Jessica Robertson 1:00:01

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On the March 8 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with author and historian Katie Singer and Togethxr's co-founder Jessica RobertsonBy WBGO Studios

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A celebration of Lenny White and his music at JALC, a recap of a Blues Alive event in Brooklyn Park and a tribute to the late environmental 30:25

3M ago30:25

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On the March 1 WBGO Journal, A celebration of Lenny White and his music at JALC, a recap of a Blues Alive event in Brooklyn Park and a tribute to the late environmental hero Carol YannaconeBy WBGO Studios

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Guitarists and long-time friends Gil Parris and Bernie Williams are making magic together and an update on trumpeter and Klezmatics founder 30:06

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On the February 22 WBGO Journal, guitar duo Gil Parris and Bernie Williams talk about their friendship and upcoming gig at Luna Luna and an update on Klezmatics founder and trumpeter Frank LondonBy WBGO Studios

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HSA's Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy and an in-depth chat with Grammy winning bassist, composer and vocalist esperanza spalding 30:37

3M ago30:37

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On the February 15 WBGO Journal, we get the latest on HSA's new Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy and WBGO's Emily Springer chats with esperanza spalding about her Blue Note residencyBy WBGO Studios

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The release of the late Coleman Mellett's 'Sing You a Brand New Song' and the unclear future of the Sundance Dance Film Festival 30:30

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On the February 8 WBGO Journal, we get a recap of the NJ Gubernatorial debates, a preview of the late Coleman Mellett's Sing You a Brand New Song and the latest from the Sundance Film FestivalBy WBGO Studios

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A preview of the 45th Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series and a look at a thriving Mandolin orchestra 30:12

4M ago30:12

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On the February 1 WBGO Journal, a preview of the 45th Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series and a look at a thriving Mandolin orchestraBy WBGO Studios

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Reax to the ICE raid in Newark, a preview of Robert Montano's SMALL and a trip to a unique market in Brooklyn 30:17

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By WBGO Studios

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Weekend celebrations in New Jersey and New York for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 30:35

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On the January 18 WBGO Journal, an in-depth conversation with poet, author and journalist Kevin Powell about his presentation at Two River Theater titled "What Would Dr. King Say Now? How to Heal America"By WBGO Studios

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An in-depth chat with Branford Marsalis and a recap of Jazz Congress 2025 30:39

5M ago30:39

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On the January 11 WBGO Journal, a chat with legendary saxophonist and composer Branford Marsalis and we take you to Jazz Congress 2025By WBGO Studios

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Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis Anderson reflects on the Giants glory days, a visit to a Bronx college that houses religious relics and a holiday m 30:21

5M ago30:21

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On the December 28 WBGO Journal, a chat with Giants Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis Anderson, a report on religious relics and a holiday movie reBy WBGO Studios

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Blues People music, remembering Olympian Peter Westbrook and reviews of 'The Brutalist' and 'A Complete Unknown' 30:22

5M ago30:22

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On the December 21 WBGO Journal, Blues People music, remembering Olympian Peter Westbrook and reviews of The Brutalist and A Complete UnknownBy WBGO Studios

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Drones, Music and Golf highlight this one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal 1:00:22

5M ago1:00:22

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On the special one-hour December 14 WBGO Journal, we hear about drones, music and golfBy WBGO Studios

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Cary Gitter's 'Gene & Gilda' and a review of the new movie 'Wicked' 1:00:03

6M ago1:00:03

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On the December 7 special one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal, we hear about the play Gene & Gilda and new movie WickedBy WBGO Studios

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MEND is helping fight hunger in Essex County and we go to Helsinki, Finland to learn about a housing program built for musicians 30:21

6M ago30:21

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On the November 30 WBGO Journal, we chats with members of MEND, a a hunger relief network in Essex CountyBy WBGO Studios

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Tributes to iconic performers Roy Haynes and Judith Jamison and a chat with singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux 30:31

6M ago30:31

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On the November 16 WBGO Journal, Tributes to Roy Haynes and Judith Jamison and a chat with singer-songwriter Madeleine PeyrouxBy WBGO Studios

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Meet the five finalists of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition and we'll recap the November Election in NJ and NY 30:38

7M ago30:38

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On the November 9 WBGO Journal, we'll recap the November Election and host Doug Doyle chats with the finalists of the "Sassy Awards"By WBGO Studios

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A chat with legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Warren Haynes and a new twist on the play 'Nat Turner's Last Struggle' 30:47

7M ago30:47

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On the November 2 WBGO Journal, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Warren Haynes and we'll here about a new version of the emotional play Nat Turner's Last StruggleBy WBGO Studios

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Actor and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz talks about playing legendary coach Bill Belichick and we'll hear about the latest version of a Hal 30:14

7M ago30:14

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On the October 26 WBGO Journal, Actor and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz talks about playing legendary coach Bill Belichick and we'll get the latest version of a Halloween traditionBy WBGO Studios

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In-depth personal chats with jazz pianist Orrin Evans and jazz singer and actress Linda Purl 30:30

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On the October 19 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with jazz pianist Orrin Evans and jazz singer and actress Linda PurlBy WBGO Studios

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A chat with BRIC JazzFest headliner Reggie Workman and a tribute to the late Newark great Cissy Houston 30:03

8M ago30:03

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On the October 12 WBGO Journal, a chat with BRIC JazzFest headliner Reggie Workman, a tribute to Newark legend Cissy Houston and a review of 'Anora'By WBGO Studios

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Guitarist and composer Stephane Wrembel talks about his new projects and we'll go to a unique synagogue in Finland 30:22

8M ago30:22

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On the October 5 edition of the WBGO Journal, guitarist Stephane Wrembel talks about his new projects and WBGO's Jon Kaish takes us to a unique synagogue in FinlandBy WBGO Studios

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Interviews with Herbie Hancock, Dan Pugach and Maysa 59:56

8M ago59:56

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On the September 28 special one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal, we have interviews with Herbie Hancock, Dan Pugach and MaysaBy WBGO Studios

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Previews of the Hudson Jazz Festival, Two River Theater's American Mariachi and a look at the Institute of New Dimensions 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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On the September 21 WBGO Journal, previews of the Hudson Jazz Festival, Two River Theater's American Mariachi and a look at the Institute of New DimensionsBy WBGO Studios

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An in-depth chat with singer Ms. Lisa Fischer and Film critic Harlan Jacobson checks in from the Toronto Film Festival 30:19

9M ago30:19

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On the September 14 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle has in-depth chat with singer Ms. Lisa Fischer and WBGO's film critic Harlan Jacobson checks in the from Toronto International Film FestivalBy WBGO Studios

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A chat with WWI Intrigue Series author James Hockenberry and a look at a new book about the early 1900's on the Lower East Side 30:25

9M ago30:25

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On the September 7 WBGO Journal, A chat with WWI Intrigue Series author James Hockenberry and a look at a new book from Dan Slater about the early 1900's on the Lower East SideBy WBGO Studios

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A review of The Spook Who Sat by the Door and we'll meet the executive producers of STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. 30:36

9M ago30:36

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On the August 31 WBGO Journal, film critic Harlan Jacobson reviews The Spook Who Sat by the Door and we'll meet the executive producers of STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.By WBGO Studios

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BELA program in Montclair is making a difference and trumpeter Jumaane Smith's story of survival 30:42

10M ago30:42

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On the August 17 WBGO Journal, we find out about the BELA program in Montclair and an interview with trumpeter Jumaane SmithBy WBGO Studios

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A chat with singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón and feature on the Twersky family rabbinical dynasty 30:27

10M ago30:27

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On the August 10 WBGO Journal, A chat with singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón and feature on the Twersky family rabbinical dynastyBy WBGO Studios

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In-depth chats with the Jamila Wignot, Director of STAX: SOULSVILLE, U.S.A and Blues superstar Keb' Mo' 30:45

10M ago30:45

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On the August 3 WBGO Journal, chats with the Jamila Wignot, Director of the Emmy-nominated STAX: SOULSVILLE, U.S.A and Blues superstar Keb' Mo'By WBGO Studios

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Highlights of the 15th Women in Media-Newark International Film Festival and a feature on Fredericka Mandelbaum 30:31

10M ago30:31

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On the July 27 WBGO Journal, interviews about the 15th Women in Media-Newark Film Festival and a feature on Fredericka MandelbaumBy WBGO Studios

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Jazz and R & B singer Volora returns to her roots in Newark and a chat with NYO Jazz ensemble members heading to South Africa 30:19

11M ago30:19

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On the July 20 WBGO Journal, singer and talk show host Volora returns to her roots in Newark and a chat with NYO Jazz ensemble members heading to South AfricaBy WBGO Studios

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Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz heads to South Africa and new honors for the Louis Armstrong House 30:22

11M ago30:22

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On July 13 edition of the WBGO Journal, Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz heads to South Africa and new honors for the Louis Armstrong House MuseumBy WBGO Studios

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Interviews with Jerry Izenberg and Toronzo Cannon and a peek into Operation Gig 30:21

11M ago30:21

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On the July 8 edition of the WBGO Journal, interviews with Jerry Izenberg and Toronzo Cannon and a peek into Operation GigBy WBGO Studios

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Brooklyn Porch Music Program, Will Calhoun's music and art and a review of 'Horizon: An American Saga' 30:49

11M ago30:49

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On the June 29 WBGO Journal, the Brooklyn Porch Music Program, Will Calhoun's music and art and a review of 'Horizon: An American Saga'By WBGO Studios

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The Bar-Kays bassist James Alexander remembers Stax Records and we can get a report on reckless moped and e-bike riders in NYC 30:36

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By WBGO Studios

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A preview of the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival and a chat with historian Rob Bowman about the HBO doc 'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.' 1:00:10

12M ago1:00:10

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On the June 1 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get a preview of the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival and a peak into the HBO doc STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.By WBGO Studios

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Larry Tye's 'The Jazzmen', a chat with Broadway star and award-winning performer Leslie Odom Jr. and the Best at Cannes 29:57

1y ago29:57

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The JazzMen from Larry Tye, a chat with award-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. and Harlan Jacobson's best at Cannes 2024By WBGO Studios

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An environmental message from a professional sailor and an in-depth interview with blues master guitarist Joe Bonamassa 30:18

1y ago30:18

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On the May 18 WBGO Journal, we chat with CEO of Canada Ocean Racing Scott Shawyer and blues master guitarist Joe BonamassaBy WBGO Studios

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Governor Murphy reacts to protests at Rutgers-New Brunswick and a preview of NJPAC’s Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass summer camp 30:00

1y ago30:00

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On the May 11 WBGO Journal, a preview of NJPAC's Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass summer camp and Governor Murphy reacts to protests at Rutgers-New BrunswickBy WBGO Studios

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A tribute to the late New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne Jr. of Newark and poet Jerome Rothenberg 30:41

1y ago30:41

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On the April 27 edition of the WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the work of New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne Jr. and poet Jerome RothenbergBy WBGO Studios

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