Best James E. Turner 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

1h ago30:14

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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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"Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw + "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez 30:04

10d ago30:04

30:04

This episode features "Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw (©2025 by Cassandra Khaw) read by Justine Eyre, and "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez (©2025 by R. Diego Martinez) read by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

20d ago30:39

30:39

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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"Blood of the Idugan" by Lilia Zhang + " Beak" by Ian Muneshwar 1:07:55

24d ago1:07:55

1:07:55

This episode features "Blood of the Idugan" by Lilia Zhang (©2025 by Lilia Zhang) read by Justine Eyre, and " Beak" by Ian Muneshwar (©2025 by Ian Muneshwar) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

1M ago30:22

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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

1M ago30:26

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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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"Old Brooklyn Magic" by Ian Li + "Glory Hole" by Neal Auch 23:58

2M ago23:58

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This episode features "Old Brooklyn Magic" by Ian Li (©2025 by Ian Li) and "Glory Hole" by Neal Auch (©2025 by Neal Auch), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

30:24

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

30:18

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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"A Girl Goes on a Date Alone at Night" by Cynthia Gómez + "The Witchdoctor’s Revenge" by Nuzo Onoh 1:22:00

2M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

This episode features "A Girl Goes on a Date Alone at Night" by Cynthia Gómez (©2025 by Cynthia Gómez) read by Alison Belle Bews, and "The Witchdoctor’s Revenge" by Nuzo Onoh (©2025 by Nuzo Onoh) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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

2M ago30:30

30:30

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

30:10

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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"Touch This Cancer, It Probably Won't Bite" by Josh Pearce + "Pezcara" by Ana Hurtado 31:44

3M ago31:44

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This episode features "Touch This Cancer, It Probably Won't Bite" by Josh Pearce (©2025 by Josh Pearce) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Pezcara" by Ana Hurtado (©2025 by Ana Hurtado) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

2M ago30:12

30:12

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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Trailer (Updated) 4:37

3M ago4:37

4:37

Hello and welcome to the trailer for Marketing Passivhaus, a new podcast focused on growing the conversation around the Passivhaus building standard and drawing ever more people into its quiet, comfortable, low-carbon fold.By James E. Turner

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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

3M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

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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"sharp house" by Samir Sirk Morató + "The Tugwort" by Lincoln Michel 45:01

3M ago45:01

45:01

This episode features "sharp house" by Samir Sirk Morató (©2025 by Samir Sirk Morató) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "The Tugwort" by Lincoln Michel (©2025 by Lincoln Michel) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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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"in your mind, they still dance" by Ariya Bandy + "In Our Skin" by Kelsea Yu 39:19

3M ago39:19

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This is episode features "in your mind, they still dance" by Ariya Bandy (©2025 by Ariya Bandy) read by Susan Hanfield, and "In Our Skin" by Kelsea Yu (©2025 by Kelsea Yu) read by Judy Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

3M ago30:06

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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

30:37

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 Sound a Rabbit Might Make" by Bruce McAllister + "God of the Black Moon" by Dan Stintzi 56:14

4M ago56:14

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This episode features "The Sound a Rabbit Might Make" by Bruce McAllister (©2025 by Bruce McAllister) and "God of the Black Moon" by Dan Stintzi (©2025 by Dan Stintzi), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

4M ago30:30

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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

30:12

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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"Annihilation of Red" by Anuel Rodriguez + "Karabasan" by Leyla Hamedi 33:13

4M ago33:13

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This episode features "Annihilation of Red" by Anuel Rodriguez (©2025 by Anuel Rodriguez) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Karabasan" by Leyla Hamedi (©2025 by Leyla Hamedi) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

4M ago30:17

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

4M ago30:35

30:35

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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"They Bought a House" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu + "The Morning Room" by Katharine Tyndall 38:28

5M ago38:28

38:28

This episode features "They Bought a House" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "The Morning Room" by Katharine Tyndall (©2025 by Katharine Tyndall) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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

5M ago30:39

30:39

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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Introducing: Fear Daily 23:51

5M ago23:51

23:51

Hi, listeners! Allow us to introduce you to Fear Daily, the brand new retro horror show that takes you into the shadows of the past, unearthing the 1990's most terrifying tales of monsters, madness, and life after death. Every day, from Monday to Friday, Fear Daily brings you two new stories of hauntings, monsters, cults and killers, all from the 1…

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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

30:21

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

30:22

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

1:00:22

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

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"Mnemonic Burning" by Angela Liu + "Before and After" by Steve Rasnic Tem 24:06

5M ago24:06

24:06

This episode features "Mnemonic Burning" by Angela Liu (©2024 by Angela Liu), and "Before and After" by Steve Rasnic Tem (© by Steve Rasnic Tem) both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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

6M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

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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"Wait, Our Lord the Flayed One Comes" by Tania Chen + "Amelia's Story" by Adam-Troy Castro 51:33

6M ago51:33

51:33

This episode features "Wait, Our Lord the Flayed One Comes" by Tania Chen (©2024 by Tania Chen) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "Amelia's Story" by Adam-Troy Castro (©2024 by Adam-Troy Castro) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

30:31

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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"A Guide for Your Journey to the Green Hills" by R. K. Duncan + "Moon Rabbit Song" by Caroline Hung 1:02:06

6M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

This episode features "A Guide for Your Journey to the Green Hills" by R. K. Duncan (©2024 by R. K. Duncan) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Moon Rabbit Song" by Caroline Hung (©2024 by Caroline Hung) read by Susan Hanfield and Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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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

30:38

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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"Sumbisori" by Jess Cho + "She Sheds Her Skin" by Raven Jakubowski 39:39

7M ago39:39

39:39

This episode features "Sumbisori" by Jess Cho (© 2024 by Jess Cho) and "She Sheds Her Skin" by Raven Jakubowski (© 2024 by Raven Jakubowski), both narrated by Susan Hanfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

30:47

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

30:14

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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Simon Gilbert | Perfect Water 20:39

7M ago20:39

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Something tells you this two-pump station isn’t a contactless kind of place. Google Maps gave up the ghost several miles ago. You go inside and pay in cash. Diolch, you add, your one word of Welsh; the cashier replies with something you don’t follow. | © 2024 by Simon Gilbert. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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

7M ago30:30

30:30

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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"Possession" by Martins Deep + "NotRob" by Isabel Cañas 14:51

8M ago14:51

14:51

This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "Possession" by Martins Deep (© 2024 by Martins Deep), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and "NotRob" by Isabel Cañas (© 2024 by Isabel Cañas), narrated by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

30:03

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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Gemma Files | Little Horn 44:33

8M ago44:33

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This whole business, it all started right about when I burned my church down. | © 2024 by Gemma Files. Narrated by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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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

30:22

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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