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Joseph F. Berenato
@jfberenato.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Co-host of #JerseyOddcast. Cemetery caretaker/storyteller. Coffee fiend. Pop culture historian, #StarTrek enthusiast *and* Star Trek character.
http://jfberenato.wordpress.com
http://www.oakgrovehammonton.com
http://www.jerseyoddcast.com
The newest #JerseyOddcast is out!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about tree lightings and parades in the area, Hammonton's teachers of the year, a Vineland dog that will make your heart melt, Thanksgiving (we love food), the greatest Christmas duet that has yet to happen, and much, much more!
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
How on EARTH did Charlie Brown manage to drag himself out of bed each day?!
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Twentieth-century pop culture produced few villains as terrible as Lucy Van Pelt.
November 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
This week's #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about a lawsuit in Vineland, sentencing for a Buena Vista man, letters to Santa, new Downtown businesses, Thanksgiving football (and pie), Small Business Saturday, the Phantom of the Opera, Hume Cronyn and more!
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The newest #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about election results, Historical Society programs in Vineland and EHC, Thanksgiving memories, diner gravy, pumpkin recycling, the Farmer's Almanac, the Edmund Fitzgerald and more!

Find us at www.jerseyoddcast.com!
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This week's #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social & I talk about Atco's TD Bank closure, Veterans Day events in the area, a new park in EHC, the latest from town council, No Shave November, SJA's Hall of Fame Dinner, the Turnpike, Arkham Asylum & more!

Find us at www.jerseyoddcast.com!
November 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The newest #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk Election Day, Folsom's E-Waste Day, Winslow's Coat Drive, the Historical Society of Hammonton, a new app for the library, Trick-or-Treat, changing the clocks and so much more!

Find us at www.jerseyoddcast.com!
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This week's #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about generational businesses closing, a special meeting in EHC, new beer plans in Vineland, a warehouse opening in Atco, historic preservation at Oak Grove, the Halloween parade, haunted highways, and more!
October 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It's another #VerySpecialEpisode of the #JerseyOddcast!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk with local business owner Alyssa Mascioli Vega about Italian Heritage Month, the Mother Cabrini Lodge, blending Italian and Puerto Rican culture, and more. Plus, the usual chaos, commentary and community!
October 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The new #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about Halloween events in the area (and brother, are there a lot of them), HS football coach changes, the latest from Egg Harbor City and Vineland, early voting, Batsto, Taylor Swift, Back to the Future and more!

Link in my bio!
October 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This week's #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @@ginard.bsky.social and I talk about the latest from council, the first home competition for the Hammonton Band Program in 24 years (and their celebrity announcer!), college rankings and financial aid, an EHC coat drive, e-bikes, tchotchkes and more!
September 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Reposted by Joseph F. Berenato
🌀 Oddball Hooks

🚴💥 E-bikes with license plates? Yep, it’s coming. Hear our hot takes on the Oddcast.

🎺 24 years later… Hammonton High’s band comp is BACK (and Joe’s on the mic).

👉 www.jerseyoddcast.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JerseyOddcast

#JerseyOddcast #OddballNation #LocalNewsWithATwist
September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The latest #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about more scams hitting the region, updates from the Presbyterian Church, housing coming to EHC, the West End Development, a Blue Mass, apple cider donuts, Humphrey the Bear and more!

Find us at www.jerseyoddcast.com!
September 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This week's #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @@ginard.bsky.social and I talk about a huge AI deal for Vineland, the Peace Pilgrim Statue in Egg Harbor City, composting, art, naming honors for LoBiondo, festivals, scams, zombies and more!

Find us at www.jerseyoddcast.com!
September 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
It's another Very Special Episode of the Jersey Oddcast!

This week, Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk with Nick LaGuardia about the upcoming SonsFest and more at the Sons of Italy! Plus, we talk about traffic updates, changing downtown businesses, Vineland's September 11 memorial event, & more!
September 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This week's #JerseyOddcast is here!

This week, Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about more traffic headaches in the region, a new scam, a big week for Rowan University, the mating season of bats, bird diversity, the dribble glass of pessimism and more!

Find our links at www.jerseyoddcast.com!
September 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This week’s #JerseyOddcast is here!

This week, Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I discuss back to school memories, the honesty of criminals, dream stores in town, detours galore, an author talk in EHC, food trucks in Vineland, the Jets and the Sharks, lead paint and so much more!

Link in my bio!
August 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This week's Jersey Oddcast is out!

This week, Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I discuss a new airline for ACY, a the PRCA festival, water line replacement in EHC, traffic detours everywhere, colleges, apprenticeships, ice cream (and that hypnotic Mister Softee jingle) and more!

Link in my bio!
August 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The latest #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about a local restaurant getting a makeover, the EHC Food Truck Festival, a new AI facility in Vineland, August at Atsion, the Feast of the Assumption, treasure hunts, tomatoes, sunflowers and more!

Link in my bio!
August 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The latest #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about what's finally going in Wendy's, National Night Out, the 4-H Fair, the PRCA Festival, a cold case heating up, news from EHC, taxes, Wanamaker's, Lew Zealand and so much more!

Find our links at www.jerseyoddcast.com!
July 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Heavens to Murgatroyd! The new #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I remember friend and former colleague Dan Russoman, recap an epic Feast Week, talk about the latest in Vineland and Egg Harbor City, Mannino's Peach Bash, sharks, ticks, a crab named Carl, & more!

Link in my bio!
July 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This week's #JerseyOddcast is out!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk about a possible new Wawa, road and building construction, a final Feast Week update, summer movies, and much, much more!

Listen on YouTube or your favorite podcast service, or visit www.jerseyoddcast.com!
July 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It's another Very Special Episode of the Jersey Oddcast!

This week, Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk with The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society president Lou Pantalone about all things Feast Week and the 150th Anniversary! Plus there's lots more!

Get our links at www.jerseyoddcast.com!
July 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The latest #JerseyOddcast is here!

In this week's Very Special Episode, Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I talk with Sons of Italy past president Nick LaGuardia about the club, traditions and Feast Week. We also pay tribute to Coach Frederico, and more!

Visit www.jerseyoddcast.com for all our links!
July 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This week's #JerseyOddcast is here!

Gabe, @ginard.bsky.social and I discuss READ Pre-School's closure, outdoor activities in the area, "Jaws," "1776," fireworks, puppies, burglary, attempted murder and more!

Watch us on YouTube, or head to www.jerseyoddcast.com for all our links!
June 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM