Best Bernie Wagenblast Podcasts (2025)

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Cranford Film Festival to Showcase Films from Around the World 20:38

2d ago20:38

20:38

For the fifth year, the Cranford Film Festival will take place at the Cranford Theater. The festival is just one part of Arts Day, which will also feature, weather permitting, performances at Eastman Clock Plaza. Money raised through the day's activities benefits the Cranford Schools Friends of Performing Arts. My guests on this week's episode are …

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Cranford Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro 38:08

9d ago38:08

38:08

Often when I do an interview on the podcast I feel as if I'm introducing a person to the Cranford community. In this week's episode, I don't feel that's necessary. Matt Nazzaro grew up in town and has spent his career as a Cranford police officer. In December Matt was sworn-in as the Cranford Police Department's 12th police chief. While Matt is wel…

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Play From Former Cranford Resident To Debut in NYC 17:06

16d ago17:06

17:06

John Patterson grew up in Cranford. After high school he worked for about eight years at the Cranford Public Library. More recently, he's lived in Brooklyn. On Thursday, April 17, his latest play, The Last Supper, will debut in the Gene Frankel Theater at 24 Bond Street in Manhattan. John is my guest on this episode. We talk about the creative proc…

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UCNJ Finalist for Aspen Prize 20:22

23d ago20:22

20:22

Many fields have pinnacle awards. Of course there's the Tony Award on Broadway and the Pulitizer for journalism. Among community colleges, the Aspen Prize is considered by many as the top award. This year, UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is one of ten finalists for the prize. The announcement of the winner comes April 17 in Washington, DC. T…

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Natalie Draisin, Director, North American Office, FIA Foundation – Perspectives on Global Road Safety 28:49

1M ago28:49

28:49

Natalie Draisin, Director of the North American Office and the United Nations Representative for the FIA Foundation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about the current state of road safety on the global level. She talks about how the United States compares to other parts of the world when it comes to road safety, strategies for su…

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Natalie Draisin, Director, North American Office, FIA Foundation – Perspectives on Global Road Safety 28:50

1M ago28:50

28:50

Natalie Draisin, Director of the North American Office and the United Nations Representative for the FIA Foundation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about the current state of road safety on the global level. She talks about how the United States compares to other parts of the world when it comes to road safety, strategies for su…

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What Does an AI Chatbot Have to Say About Cranford? 13:46

1M ago13:46

13:46

In October 2024 Cranford Radio featured its first AI-hosted podcast. It was amazing and scary. As the technology continues to evolve, there's a new experimental program by a company called Sesame. In a demo available online you can chat live with one of two voices; Maya and Miles. Both have distinct personalities. In this week's episode I have Maya…

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Cranford Construction Company Owner Expands Into Acting 19:24

1M ago19:24

19:24

Emilio DiFabio's first line in a performance was "Chop the tree." Since that inauspicious beginning, Emilio's roles have become much more noteworthy. Most recently, he plays the role of the coroner in American Trash. While being an actor is his latest adventure, he continues working at his company, DiFabio Construction. On this week's podcast he ta…

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Making Your Pitch 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

When you stop to think about it we're pitching all the time. It might be something informal, such as telling a friend about a great restaurant they should try. Sometimes the stakes are higher. You want a potential customer to buy your product or service or you're hoping to convince investors to finance your business idea. Lori Stahl Liegeois has sp…

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Cranford Neighbors Introduces You to Some of the Town's Fascinating People 22:08

2M ago22:08

22:08

It's been less than a year that Cranford Neighbors has been published. In that time, the magazine has featured a number of families in town. They come from a variety of backgrounds but they all have wonderful stories to tell. The man behind the publication is Pete Coates. The periodical also includes day trips, recipes and more and it's made possib…

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David Kriger, P.Eng., RPP, MCIP — Emerging Trends in Urban Goods Movement 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

David Kriger, principal of David Kriger Consultants, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss emerging trends in urban goods movement and how they're impacting the space. He also talks about drivers of change in urban freight related to factors beyond land development and road infrastructure, and uses case study examples to highlight w…

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David Kriger, P.Eng., RPP, MCIP — Emerging Trends in Urban Goods Movement 31:01

2M ago31:01

31:01

David Kriger joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss emerging trends in urban goods movement and how they're impacting the space. He also talks about drivers of change in urban freight related to factors beyond land development and road infrastructure, and uses case study examples to highlight what cities in the United States and Cana…

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Who You Gonna Call? 20:09

2M ago20:09

20:09

This episode of The Stream by AASHTO features Shawn Wilson – vice president-national highway business line leader for transportation and infrastructure at WSP – discussing how state departments of transportation across the country are working on improving cooperative strategies for disaster response and recovery operations.…

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Former Cranford Resident Examines People of Hope in Podcast Series 29:21

2M ago29:21

29:21

In the 1980s Karen Coburn was attending Cranford High School. Some of her friends and their families had become involved with The People of Hope, a Catholic covenant community. Many years later, after moving to Los Angeles, Karen became interested in what happened to the group and those from Cranford who became a part of it. That interest led to an…

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Cranford to Hold First St. Patrick's Parade 15:13

2M ago15:13

15:13

Given the many Cranford residents who claim some Irish heritage, it might be surprising to learn that there's never been a St. Patrick's Day parade in town. That changes on March 16 when the community's first such parade will kickoff at 1 pm at the Community Center and wind it way down Walnut and North Union avenues. Two of the people behind the ma…

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Father Marc Vicari, Pastor of St. Michael Church 30:29

3M ago30:29

30:29

July will mark the second anniversary of the start of the Rev. Marc Vicari's pastorate at St. Michael Church. The Cranford assignment is just one of a number of roles Father Marc has had during his ministry. These include campus ministry, working for the Newark Archdiocese, and teaching. On today's episode I speak with Father Marc to learn more abo…

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Angels in America to Hit Cranford Dramatic Club Stage 17:14

3M ago17:14

17:14

In the early 1980s a new, little understood disease was primarily affecting two marginalized groups of people; gay men and intravenous drug users. The deadly ailment which, at the time, had no known treatment, sparked widely varying reactions. Angels in America looks at the AIDS crisis in New York City in the mid 1980s. Cranford Radio spoke with fi…

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Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE, ITE International President — Perspectives on Leadership 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE (F), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss her involvement with ITE and how it's culminated in her current position as International President. She addresses her views on leadership, what it means to be a leader, and offers her perspective on achieving a work-life balance for volunteer leaders. Karen also s…

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Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE, ITE International President — Perspectives on Leadership 19:46

3M ago19:46

19:46

Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE (F), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss her involvement with ITE and how it's culminated in her current position as International President. She addresses her views on leadership, what it means to be a leader, and offers her perspective on achieving a work-life balance for volunteer leaders. Karen also s…

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Retired Cranford Teacher Finds New Passions and Shares Them Through Her Writings 24:41

3M ago24:41

24:41

Lori Talbot grew up in Cranford and shortly after graduating college returned to town to start a 33-year career as a teacher at Hillside Avenue School. Since retiring she's found new opportunities to use her creative skills as a columnist and content creator. She writes a monthly column for Cranford Neighbors and also has a presence on Facebook and…

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Discerning What That Little Voice Is Saying 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

You know that voice. That thought you just can't shake or the one you know is there but you just can't quite hear what it's saying. Cranford resident Carly Berger Nguyen decided to listen to that voice after the birth of her children and leaving her job in the fashion industry. It led to her starting her life coaching and mindset business, Little V…

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Richard Brown - Recipient of This Year's Martin Luther King Jr. Award 28:33

4M ago28:33

28:33

For most of Richard Brown's adult life he has had a passion for repairing the world. In his case, that has largely involved addressing homelessness. In recognition of his work, the Cranford Clergy Council and the Cranford Interfaith Human Relations Committee has decided to present this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Award to Richard. In this week's …

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Behind the Curtain of a Broadway Show with Christy Ney 33:23

4M ago33:23

33:23

Many people in Cranford have attended a play or musical in New York City. While you see the performers on stage there's a lot you don't see that makes the show possible. Cranford resident Christy Ney has worked extensively in theater including stints with the Tony Award-winning Side Man, the first national tour of The Lion King and 14 years in the …

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Working Together: Rethinking Arterials in the St. Louis Region 23:57

4M ago23:57

23:57

In this episode of The Stream by AASHTO, we explore the novel Blueprint for Arterials that is a partnership between Missouri DOT and East-West Gateway Council of Governments and is a collaborative vision on how to design ideal roadways - especially arterials - that meet the needs of an ever growing urban and suburban landscape in Missouri. Covering…

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Cranford to Host Union County Interfaith Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil 14:21

5M ago14:21

14:21

Calvary Lutheran Church will host this annual event the evening of Thursday, December 19. The event is organized by the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council. One of the leaders of the organization, Rev. Carmine Pernini, the pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Rahway, spoke with me about the event.…

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Crash Responder Safety Week with Dale Picha, Texas DOT 21:21

5M ago21:21

21:21

Dale Picha, P.E., PTOE, Director of Transportation Operations for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) San Antonio District, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW). Dale highlights the importance of this critical information campaign that promotes safety for first responders responding …

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Dale Picha, P.E., PTOE, Texas Department of Transportation – Crash Responder Safety Week 21:23

5M ago21:23

21:23

Dale Picha, P.E., PTOE, Director of Transportation Operations for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) San Antonio District, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW). Dale highlights the importance of this critical information campaign that promotes safety for first responders responding …

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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Coming to CDC Stage 10:32

5M ago10:32

10:32

As sung in one of the signature songs from the musical, the next Cranford Dramatic Club production is a "tale as old as time." However familiar this story may be, there will still be some surprises as the CDC presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast in December. Cranford Radio spoke with three of the cast members, Avamichelina Hodgens (Belle), Zach L…

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Cranford Library Plans Expansion of Children's Room 12:33

6M ago12:33

12:33

The Cranford Public Library's current building opened in 1962. While the main library has expanded over the years, the children's room has basically maintained the same footprint. That's going to be changing. Starting in the new year, construction will begin on an expansion of the children's room. Joining me on this week's podcast is Kathy Cannaroz…

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Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency, Jacobs 17:29

6M ago17:29

17:29

Aimee Flannery, Ph.D., P.E., Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency at Jacobs, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about making the transportation system more resilient and steps the industry can take to set standardized methods to measure resilience. She discusses several strategies to improve transportation resilience,…

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Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency, Jacobs 17:30

6M ago17:30

17:30

Aimee Flannery, Ph.D., P.E., Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency at Jacobs, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about making the transportation system more resilient and steps the industry can take to set standardized methods to measure resilience. She discusses several strategies to improve transportation resilience,…

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Cranford Radio's First AI-Hosted Podcast 9:20

7M ago9:20

9:20

If you're old enough to remember the late 1990s you may recall the hype and excitement about the dawning of the internet age. Some predictions came true, other promises fizzled. Today, artificial intelligence is having a similar moment. For this week's episode I turned to Google's NotebookLM. I uploaded articles about me from The New York Times and…

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Cranford to Hold Free Narcan Training and Distribution 19:24

7M ago19:24

19:24

Narcan, generically known as naloxone, is a medication that can reverse or reduce the effects of an opioid overdose. You do not need to be a medical professional to administer Narcan. The Cranford Prevention & Wellness Alliance, together with the Cranford Police Department, is sponsoring a free Narcan training and distribution event at the Cranford…

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Unleashing the Past: The Role of Cadaver Dogs in Archaeology and Transportation Projects 16:18

7M ago16:18

16:18

Cadaver dogs play a crucial role in identifying buried remains and culturally sensitive artifacts during transportation projects. Their exceptional sense of smell helps locate historic and prehistoric resources, ensuring that significant cultural sites are preserved. Today, Jen Anderson from the Texas Department of Transportation will discuss the i…

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Brian Cronin, Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office – National V2X Deployment Plan 21:17

7M ago21:17

21:17

Brian Cronin, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office of the U.S. Department of Transportation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the recently released National V2X Deployment Plan. The plan, drafted and advanced with collaboration across public and private partnerships, provides stakeholder…

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Community Access Unlimited Provides Training In New Café 10:52

7M ago10:52

10:52

Community Access Unlimited has provided training, housing and employment services to those with developmental disabilities since its founding in 1979. One of CAU's newest ventures is the T.eat.ch Café, where members can learn and practice various aspects of running a restaurant. On this week's episode I speak with Sandie Lynch, CAU's associate exec…

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Brian Cronin, Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office – National V2X Deployment Plan 21:18

7M ago21:18

21:18

Brian Cronin, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office of the U.S. Department of Transportation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the recently released National V2X Deployment Plan. The plan, drafted and advanced with collaboration across public and private partnerships, provides stakeholder…

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Quiet Roads Ahead: Understanding and Managing Transportation Noise 17:27

7M ago17:27

17:27

This is the first episode of a two-part series that focuses on the impacts of transportation noise on the road. This episode features Ross Hudnall, Noise Abatement Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Ross discusses how VDOT is working to address noise impacts.By Bernie Wagenblast

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Get to Know Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks from St. Mark AME Church 22:39

8M ago22:39

22:39

In some ways the story of Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks is the story of returning. First, there was her returning to live in Cranford after spending the first ten years of her life in town. There was also returning to St. Mark AME church, first as a member and then as the pastor. In this week's episode hear about Rev. Brooks journey, a bit about the cong…

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Equity in the Transportation Profession and Beyond 21:01

8M ago21:01

21:01

Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Region for Toole Design, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to delve into issues of equity, representation, and collaboration. She shares both her background and her experience as a Black woman in transportation, and discusses what more can be done to make both the profess…

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Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Toole Design – Equity in the Transportation Profession and Beyond 21:02

8M ago21:02

21:02

Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Region for Toole Design, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to delve into issues of equity, representation, and collaboration. She shares both her background and her experience as a Black woman in transportation, and discusses what more can be done to make both the profess…

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Cranford Voice Actor Has Narrated Hundreds of Books, Starred in Anime Series 29:37

8M ago29:37

29:37

Fans of anime are likely familiar with Yu-Gi-Oh!. Two of the main characters on the series are Marik Ishtar and Yami Marik. Both were voice by Cranford resident Jonathan Todd Ross. Today, Jonathan is a prolific audiobook narrator, having narrated nearly 500 books. On this week's Cranford Radio episode we talk about both roles, including getting an …

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Blood Donations Are a Year-Round Need 13:37

9M ago13:37

13:37

On Monday, August 12, the bloodmobile will be at the Community Center between 1 and 7 pm. Donors on Monday will be get a voucher for tickets to a Mets game. This week's guest on the podcast is Genevieve Toscano, an account manager with New Jersey Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center. We chat about why the need for blood increases…

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Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: Challenges and Solutions 15:02

9M ago15:02

15:02

This is the second episode of a two-part series on The Stream by AASHTO podcast covering NEPA in the transportation sector. Joining us to talk about challenges and creative solutions to completing the NEPA process is Douglas Kolwaite, Environmental Program Manager with the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.…

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TV-35 Manager Don Smith Looks Back at His First Year 20:10

9M ago20:10

20:10

Cranford's TV-35 has been broadcasting for over three and a half decades. Don Smith is coming up on his one-year anniversary as the station's manager and he joins me on this week's podcast to talk about the changes that have happened at TV-35 during the past year. TV-35 today is available in far more ways that it once was. A live stream makes it av…

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Cranford's Newest Downtown Business - Savor Snack Shop 18:09

9M ago18:09

18:09

Savor Snack Shop hopes to be opening at 18 North Union Avenue in early August. On this episode of Cranford Radio I speak with Jason Sanchez who, along with his wife Michele Santo, is a co-owner of the business. We talk about some of the products the store will carry, his previous retail experience and why he picked Downtown Cranford.…

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Child Focus - Advocates for Children in Need 19:51

9M ago19:51

19:51

We like to think of childhood as a time of growing, learning and exploring. For some kids, however, they need adults outside their family to advocate for them when they are impacted by, or in danger of, abuse and neglect. Child Focus, formerly known as CASA of Passaic and Union Counties, provides professionals and volunteers to look out for the bes…

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Tosho-con Returns to Cranford Community Center 13:35

10M ago13:35

13:35

An art form which has drawn fans from around the world will be featured at the Cranford Community Center on Saturday, July 20. Tosho-con brings together not just manga and anime but cosplay, workshops, special guests and more. Joining me this week on the podcast is Marissa Lieberman, the head of reference services for the Cranford Public Library. W…

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Builders General Supply and the Shaheen Family - Long-Time Cranford Institutions 22:20

10M ago22:20

22:20

Folks who have been around Cranford for a while will remember Builders General Supply Company. The business had its start in 1931 on Centennial Avenue. The store was founded, and is still owned, by the Shaheen Family. In this episode of Cranford Radio I speak with TJ Shaheen, the executive vice president of Builders General. We talk not only about …

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Forging Queer Leaders: A Conversation with Col. Bree Fram and Dr. Liz Cavallaro 42:07

10M ago42:07

42:07

Liz Cavallaro and Bree Fram know something about leadership. Liz teaches military leaders at the US Naval War College and Bree is a colonel in the US Space Force. The two combined to write a newly published book, Forging Queer Leaders. In June I had the opportunity to chat with both of them during an author talk sponsored by the Cranford Public Lib…

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