Amy Quinn speaks with Asbury Park Pride Founder Laura Pople
Asbury Pod #2: Carol Torre
Jun 19, 2019 • 56:14
Amy & Joe talk with Carol Torre about what it was like to be a member of the Asbury Park LGBTQIA+ community in Asbury Park back in the 70s through the 90s. And what’s her take on assless chaps???
Asbury Pod #3: Mike Manzella
Jul 8, 2019 • 1:09:46
Amy Quinn and Joe Walsh speak with Asbury Park Transportation Director Michael Manzella.
Asbury Pod #4: Diana Pittet
Jul 22, 2019 • 58:23
Amy & Joe talk all things mobility, biking, & scooters but mostly cocktails with Renaissance woman Diana Pittet. Also introducing Ed! He doesn’t speak because we don’t have enough mics, but hey Ed, welcome to the team!
Asbury Pod 5: Jen Hampton
Aug 26, 2019 • 44:38
Amy & Joe talk art, the Wooden Walls project, old time Asbury, and interfacing with beaurocracy and trolls with artist, curator, and visionary Jen Hampton. Ed was there too.
Asbury Pod 6: Chrissy Ballard
Sep 12, 2019 • 49:37
Amy & Joe talk all things engineering & infrastructure with NJ Biz top “40 under 40” phenom Christine Ballard. First question, “What is engineering?” Chrissy talks about her first love, water treatment; her second love, Peppa Pig; & how municipal engineering has changed in the last 20 years.
Asbury Pod 7: Michelle Gladden
Sep 27, 2019 • 48:35
In episode 7 (which we call episode 8 because yes, there’s a lost episode out there), Amy & Joe talk to Asbury Park’s number one bon vivant Michelle Gladden. Michelle pontificates about Asbury Park’s history, her own history, and the fourth estate.
Asbury Pod 8: Kevin Keddy
Oct 28, 2019 •
In episode 8, Amy & Joe talk to Asbury Park’s Fire Chief Kevin Keddy. Kevin talks about being a fireman, worst and best moments of his career, and what he worries about the most that the average person never thinks about.
Asbury Pod 9: Dan Jacobson
Nov 11, 2019 • 54:29
In episode 9, Amy & Joe talk to TriCity News‘s Dan Jacobson. Dan talks about his love of Asbury Park, avoiding Amy in 2013, and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.
Asbury Pod 10: Connie Breech
Nov 27, 2019 • 44:56
In episode 10, Amy & Joe talk to Connie about that cop life, the Asbury Park Toy Drive, and assless chaps.
This week Amy & Joe, with the help of Ming Chen of A Shared Universe PodcaStudio, mark the closing of LGBTQ history month by welcoming Lauren Albrecht, Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee LGBTQ Caucus and talk politics, candidates and new bills.
This week we talk to Michael Roland and George Lowe from the Center in Asbury Park about the thirtieth anniversary of the Center, its mission to serve people with HIV/AIDS, its growth from a storefront to residence and community center. They also discuss the twin crises of meth addiction and the current spread of monkeypox in our community — and what we can do to combat them.
It’s Pride month here in Asbury Park and to celebrate Amy & Joe welcome our first ever guest Laura Pople, back the the podcast, to discuss the the 30th Anniversary of Asbury Pride and its return to in-person events after a two year Covid hiatus with the help of Ming Chen of A Shared Universe PodcaStudio. That’s it! That’s the tweet! Welcome Laura!
Amy and guest host Michael Cook talk with queens of drag R Hedd R Humm, Jolina Jasmine, and Lady Celestina while social distancing from their respective homes with the help of Ming Chen from A Shared Universe PodcaStudio. This week we continue our series of conversations about the pandemic and its effect on our little corner of the world. We discussed the impact of the covid crisis on the lives of professional drag performers, the difference between performing in New Jersey and New York, and the tight knit drag community.
Amy & her special guest co-host local journalist Michael Cook continue our series of conversations about the covid pandemic and its effect on Asbury Park’s local businesses while social distancing from their respective homes with the help of Ming Chen from A Shared Universe PodcaStudio. Amy & Michael talk with JoJo Crisci, manager of Paradise, & Kristin Chesney, manager of the Empress Hotel. They discuss the good, the bad, & the ugly unique challenges of running a LGBTQIA safe space in a pandemic.
Amy & Joe talk with Hotel Tides Manager Ryan Jimenez about their mutual love of seltzer while social distancing from their respective homes with the help of Ming Chen from A Shared Universe PodcaStudio. This week we continue our series of conversations about the covid pandemic and its effect on Asbury Park’s local businesses. Ryan discusses what it’s like running a hotel in a pandemic, missing his long time staff, and having the distinction of running the only venue that has given both Amy & Joe the boot (not at the same time).
Amy & Joe talk with Garden State Equality‘s Executive Director Christian Fuscarino. Amy spills a little bit of tea about some behind the scenes workings of New Jersey politics; Christian talks about how Covid-19 affects Garden State Equality, recent advancements and setbacks in LGBTQIA rights, while social distancing from their respective homes with the help of Ming Chen from A Shared Universe PodcaStudio.
Amy & Joe talk with Connie Breech, a member of Asbury Park’s finest, while social distancing from their respective homes with the help of Ming Chen from A Shared Universe PodcaStudio. Hear Connie discuss her experience having covid-19, her recovery, and what’s next for the Asbury Park Toy Drive.
In episode 11, Amy & Joe talk to Barbara Krzak, Asbury Park Planning Board Chair, IT pioneer, and president of the Asbury Park chapter of the Survivor fan club. Learn what a planning board does!
Amy Quinn speaks with Asbury Park Pride Founder Laura Pople
Asbury Pod #2: Carol Torre
Jun 19, 2019 • 56:14
Amy & Joe talk with Carol Torre about what it was like to be a member of the Asbury Park LGBTQIA+ community in Asbury Park back in the 70s through the 90s. And what’s her take on assless chaps???
Asbury Pod #3: Mike Manzella
Jul 8, 2019 • 1:09:46
Amy Quinn and Joe Walsh speak with Asbury Park Transportation Director Michael Manzella.
Asbury Pod #4: Diana Pittet
Jul 22, 2019 • 58:23
Amy & Joe talk all things mobility, biking, & scooters but mostly cocktails with Renaissance woman Diana Pittet. Also introducing Ed! He doesn’t speak because we don’t have enough mics, but hey Ed, welcome to the team!
Asbury Pod 5: Jen Hampton
Aug 26, 2019 • 44:38
Amy & Joe talk art, the Wooden Walls project, old time Asbury, and interfacing with beaurocracy and trolls with artist, curator, and visionary Jen Hampton. Ed was there too.
Asbury Pod 6: Chrissy Ballard
Sep 12, 2019 • 49:37
Amy & Joe talk all things engineering & infrastructure with NJ Biz top “40 under 40” phenom Christine Ballard. First question, “What is engineering?” Chrissy talks about her first love, water treatment; her second love, Peppa Pig; & how municipal engineering has changed in the last 20 years.
Asbury Pod 7: Michelle Gladden
Sep 27, 2019 • 48:35
In episode 7 (which we call episode 8 because yes, there’s a lost episode out there), Amy & Joe talk to Asbury Park’s number one bon vivant Michelle Gladden. Michelle pontificates about Asbury Park’s history, her own history, and the fourth estate.
Asbury Pod 8: Kevin Keddy
Oct 28, 2019 •
In episode 8, Amy & Joe talk to Asbury Park’s Fire Chief Kevin Keddy. Kevin talks about being a fireman, worst and best moments of his career, and what he worries about the most that the average person never thinks about.
Asbury Pod 9: Dan Jacobson
Nov 11, 2019 • 54:29
In episode 9, Amy & Joe talk to TriCity News‘s Dan Jacobson. Dan talks about his love of Asbury Park, avoiding Amy in 2013, and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.
Asbury Pod 10: Connie Breech
Nov 27, 2019 • 44:56
In episode 10, Amy & Joe talk to Connie about that cop life, the Asbury Park Toy Drive, and assless chaps.