Best WBGO 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

3d 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

13d 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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Legendary executive and former Knicks President Dave Checketts continues to change the sports landscape 34:15

18d ago34:15

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On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, former Knicks President and legendary executive Dave Checketts talks about his new collaboration that will change the sports landscapeBy Doug Doyle

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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

23d ago30:39

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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

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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The Essex County College Wolverines Athletics Hall of Fame's inaugural class of 2025 is an impressive group of athletes and coaches 29:32

1M ago29:32

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On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Dr. Keith Kirkland talks about the inaugural class of the Essex County College Wolverines Athletics Hall of FameBy Doug Doyle

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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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Dr. Lawrence Hogan's new book Harlem's First Citizen captures the amazing story of groundbreaking sports figure Rev. John Howard Johnson 28:11

2M ago28:11

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On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, author Dr. Lawrence D. Hogan talks about his new book Harlem's First CitizenBy Doug Doyle

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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

2M ago30:30

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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

3M ago30:12

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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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Togethxr's co-founder Jessica Robertson is changing the landscape of sports media and beyond 35:39

3M ago35:39

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Togethxr's co-founder and CCO Jessica Robertson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the fastest-growing women sports brandBy Doug Doyle

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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

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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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'KING JAMES' is a funny and heartwarming play about friendship and passion for the Cleveland Cavs and its iconic star 33:12

3M ago33:12

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King James director Ryan George and actors Doug Harris and Blake Morris join SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the comedy that runs through April 6 at GSPBy Doug Doyle

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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

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

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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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Harlem Globetrotter's dunk specialist and mixed media artist Maxwell 'Hops' Pearce challenges how we perceive humanity 27:04

3M ago27:04

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Harlem Globetrotter and award-winning mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing talent on and off the courtBy Doug Doyle

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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

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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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SportsJam with Doug Doyle Hall of Fame: Amiri Baraka (2012) 30:37

4M ago30:37

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Newark's legendary poet and activist Amiri Baraka joined SportsJam with Doug Doyle in 2012By Doug Doyle

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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

5M ago30:35

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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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The inspiring story of 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles in 'Unstoppable' 19:02

5M ago19:02

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2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the new movie about him titled UnstoppableBy Doug Doyle

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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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Award-winning actor Don Cheadle shines as a wrestling coach in the inspiring movie 'Unstoppable' 19:33

5M ago19:33

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Multi-talented actor Don Cheadle joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his role in the new wrestling film UnstoppableBy Doug Doyle

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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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Sports media trailblazer, author and philanthropist Ann Liguori's 'Life on the Green' gives wisdom from 12 golf legends 35:14

6M ago35:14

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TV and radio personality, author and philanthropist Ann Liguori joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about her new book Life on the GreenBy Doug Doyle

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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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Giants legendary running back and Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis 'O.J.' Anderson followed his destiny to be a champion on and off the field 27:46

6M ago27:46

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Super Bowl XXV MVP and Giants and St. Louis Cardinals legendary running back Ottis "O.J." Anderson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing careerBy Doug Doyle

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Chiropractic physician Dr. David Levine helps some of the biggest stars in sports deal with chronic pain 25:19

6M ago25:19

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Dr. David Levine joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his work with current and former sports starsBy Doug Doyle

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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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SportsJam with Doug Doyle Hall of Fame: Internationally-acclaimed dancer Judith Jamison (2008) 26:04

7M ago26:04

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SportsJam with Doug Doyle pays tribute to internationally-known dancer and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Emerita Judith Jamison who died on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 81. Jamison was a special guest on the show in 2008.By Doug Doyle

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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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Long Island's 'Ali The Anthem Girl' is on quest to sing at all 30 MLB ballparks 16:46

7M ago16:46

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Long Island's Ali Berke is the latest guest on SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle

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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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Actor, singer and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez' 26:18

7M ago26:18

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Actor, singer and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's American Sports Story: Aaron HernandezBy Doug Doyle

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Devils fan and AW Chang Corporation's Terence To brings his passion to FE's 'The Legends Collection' 30:36

7M ago30:36

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Devils fan Terence To joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about FE's 'The Legends Collection' of NHL apparelBy Doug Doyle

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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

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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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Legendary radio and television sports host Bill Daughtry gives his take on the NY teams 32:54

8M ago32:54

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Retired radio and television sports host Bill Daughtry joins SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle

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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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