Author Trisha Williams is on the show this week with Christina. Trisha shares about her life in Trenton and on the books she's written as well as the services she provides in publishing. An empowering and inspiring interview!

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Frank hangs with former Trenton City Planner, Bill Valocchi this week. They talk about some of Bill's time as the city planner in Trenton, his past, and the Young Achievers Program. Frank also finally explains why he didn't like him originally and how Bill paid for his take out meal from Casa de Luna!

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Frank and Christina review the events of the most recent First Friday in Trenton, NJ! The First Friday they refer to took place on Friday, August 2, 2019!

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The show's taps into a bit of a different energy this week when Tim McRae of WTF Food Truck stops by the New Pod City studio to visit Trenton Waves! Tim talks about growing up in Trenton, his rap roots, his variety show, his food, and the difference between sauce, gravy, and surp. 

Cheese toast, anyone?

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Jon Carl Lewis returns to the show this week and brings, long time Trenton Resident and owner of Kelly Ingram Finishes, Kelly Ingram with him! They discuss the roles in I Am Trenton, Christina pitches her idea for the defunct railroad tracks by the entrance of Route 1 from Hamilton Avenue as it crosses over East State Street, and Frank reminisces about the first time he met Kelly!

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Trenton's own Velvet Fog, Jim Gordon, visits the studio this week to talk with Frank and Christina Sasso. At one point, Jim and Christina get so excited about the many "goings-on" in Trenton that Frank has to break free of the ciaos to talk to Podcastia directly.

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The Sasso's sit with Dave C., owner of Cooper's Riverview! Join them as they discuss the history of the building, the vision for the restaurant, and how to declare eminent domain on 3,000 pigeons! 

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Frank makes a special announcement.

Charles Teh, Jr. sits at the table this week to discuss his new podcast, "StreamCast", his heart for people, and his dream Trenton!

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Frank hangs with Smokehouse Executive Chef, Reggie Hallett this week. They talk about the energy in Trenton, Reggie's vision, and Reggie takes part in the new Trenton Waves segment, "Favorite Things".

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Frank and Christina review this past week in Trenton. So many things going on! Taste Trenton, The Mill Hill Garden Tour, PLUS a very cool announcement!

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Listener turned guest, Award-Winning Photojournalist and Documentarian, Edwin Torres joins the show this week. Edwin talks about his experiences being the NY Mayor's as well as NJ Governor's staff photographer. 

Edwin also shares his vision for the city and does something unexpected in his time with the Sassos.

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Frank and Christina Sasso sit and chat with I am Trenton's Jon Carl Lewis this week.
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At I Am Trenton, they are able to gather funding and disperse it to meaningful + effective community projects in Trenton, NJ. Every dollar counts, and every project matters.

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This is an interesting episode as it was birthed from The Trenton Waves podcast episode 3 - The "H" is Silent, with Trenton artist Thom Reaves.  In that episode, Thom and Frank talk about the "absence" of galleries in the city. Well, an email later from C.A. Shofed to Trenton Waves, put Christina and Frank at the doorstep of the BSB Gallery in Trenton for a little chat. That chat is this episode.

​Join the Sasso's as they talk with the dream team of the BSB Gallery—Aine, Christy, and Mr. Shofed himself.

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Civic Activist Bernard McMullan sits with Frank and Christina this week to discuss his journey to Trenton, the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey, Trenton Eat Local, the Taste Trenton event in June and how his name is REALLY pronounced!

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Restaurateur TC Nelson joins the show this week! Frank and TC discuss all things Trenton Social as well as TC roots, his vision for the city, and the new clubroom!

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Christina sits with Passage Theater's Artistic Director, C. Ryanne Domingues this week to talk about her journey to Trenton, her experience in theater, and what her dream Trenton looks like.
Also, Rynanne explains the process of producing a show with Passage Theater as well as what's coming up on the theater's calendar!

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In anticipation of opening day on Friday, April 12th, Trenton Thunder General Manager Jeff Hurley joins the show this week. Frank and Jeff discuss Jeff's journey to the Thunder as well as the actual function of the club as it pertains to the city of Trenton and surrounding areas.    

Opening Night takes place on Friday, April 12 at 7:00pm when the Thunder host the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox). 

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The one and only Tony Goggles and Sara Casey join the show this week to discuss the Goggles name, intricacies of making films, DI Why?, a gift for Tony's Aunt, and how dangerous this duo would be if Blockbuster Video was still around.

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Andrew O'Connor from O'Connor Painting joins the show this week and discusses, with Frank, business ownership in the Capital City. Andrew also shares a little known secret about himself. Stay tuned for the end of the show because it sets the stage for an upcoming contest!

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Christina samples tea with Trenton's Tea Duchess, Deborah Raab owner of Tea for All. Deborah explains how Tea for All is always looking for new ways to connect with those who love tea and are committed to helping both the new or seasoned tea drinkers to develop their tea palate. Tea for All always strives to do all that they can to make your experience more meaningful, pleasant and informative. Also on this episode, Deborah tells how she bought a house in Mill Hill for $100. and how her husband Mike impressed the president of the Specialty Tea Institute!

​Be sure to watch the video segment accompanying this episode here: 
http://www.trentonwaves.com/deborah-raab.html#teatasting

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Frank gets schooled on commercial real estate this week by none other than Trenton Commercial Realtor and Business Owner, Anne Labate. Anne gives a very easy to understand breakdown of how commercial real estate works as well as answers Frank's questions about how commercial realty affects residential neighborhoods. Anne also reveals why she's not excited about breweries.

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Armed with Bourbon cocktails, Christina sits with Carolyn Stetson this week to discuss such things as the William Trent house, the Ellarslie Museum, Cadwalader Heights, Carolyn's journey to Trenton and, of course, the Stetson hat — Is there a connection or not?

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