Bernard McMullan (Trenton's own "Bernie Mac") returns to the show to talk about the upcoming TCCA awards. There's also a visit toward the end of the show from another returning guest.

The TCCA (Trenton Council of Civic Associations) recognizes people in various areas of civic engagement each year and presents them with well deserved acknowledgement at an annual presentation of awards.

For 2019, the award ceremony will be on November 14th, at 5:30pm at The Ambassador 610 New York Ave in Trenton, NJ

The TCCA will be honoring the following people:
Lauren Otis
Aziz Ali Bey
Pam Bush-Allen
Starbucks Community Store
I Am Trenton Community Foundation

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This is the episode where Frank and Christina Sasso LOSE IT. Interviewing Base Camp Trenton's office manager, Erin Friar, they touch on topics such as Erin's "Marching Band" past, as well as other issues that go completely off the rails. If you're feeling a bit depressed for some reason, buckle up, because this episode will surely have you laughing in no time!

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Frank sits with Bill Nobes this week to discuss Analog Trenton. Recorded over six months at multiple locations, Analog Trenton's 40 tracks capture the live experience and raw energy of Trenton NJ's vibrant DIY music scene. Recorded directly to magnetic tape and mixed in 100% analog, this diverse collection of music is an authentic record of a living and growing music scene.

Frank and Bill also talk about Bill's farming days, his love of analog production performance art, and they even play samples of Analog Trenton!

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Things shift into high gear on this week show as the Sasso's are joined by Trenton's newest coffeehouse One Up One Down Coffee and their its owners, Vince and Natalie! Yes, coffee is brewed and  consumed IN the studio during the show. Find out all about the newest third place, their vision, and test your knowledge in a 10 question coffee quiz! 

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The UnExplained PB & J? That's right—we're not explaining what that means but we WILL give you a hint, it has nothing to do with Peanut Butter and Jelly. Frank sits down with James Peeples ("It's not Peoples!")  this week to discuss, among other things, James' sudden fascination with kickboxing! Yes, James and Frank DO spar but it purposely wasn't recorded just in case James got a lucky jab to Frank's face. 

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Fiber Bombing? You'll never guess what Frank thought that was. This is the First Friday Wrap-Up show highlighting some of the best events this past First Friday as well as clue-ing you in to what's coming down the pike—including a walk through the cemetery! 

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The final day of Trenton Fashion Week was a a powerful one as the TFW team closed it out with $1,000 for 9 year old Jocelyn Joseph who has Alopecia Areata. Trenton Waves was there to not only talk with Jocelyn but to interview power houses such as:
Brad Butler II, Gary Lowery, Brianna Thompson, Damon Williams, Amir Black,
​Coreen Grooms and more! Frank also meets his favorite model.....

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During Trenton Fashion Week (which came to a smashing finale on Sunday, September 22)  Brand Image Consultant, Fashion Designer, Fashion Model, Talent Developer, and Events Expert Nicole Nolan took time to get over to the New Pod City studios to hang with the Sassos for this episode of Trenton Waves! She shares about her growing up in Trenton, her passion, her brand "Elocin". (Pssst... It's NICOLE backwards!")  and the Sassos discover a way to make a camera from a box of grits.

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After a week in Colonial Williamsburg, Frank and Christina are back just in time for Trenton Fashion Week! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, get them now at TrentonWaves.com. Once your're there, click on the text or logo to get your tickets. Frank and Christina also sum up some of the past events in Trenton as well as what's coming up!

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Crystal Feliciano is in this week to talk about her show, "The Crystal Feliciano Show" as well as the upcoming Trenton Fashion Week!
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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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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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