Our, uh, colorful New Jersey language unites us, even if the rest of the country doesn't know what the hell we're saying. Host Jeremy Schneider is joined by comedian and noted Bennie dissenter Allie Mae to break down all their favorite Jersey slang, from saltpepperketchup (7:34) and 20regularcash (14:42) to the more obscure Jersey Slide (16:29) and Goosey Night (22:38). They also bond over which New Jersey highway has not yet been lost to corporate America (13:36). Then Allie takes on our trickiest Garden State Gauntlet yet, identifying Jersey town nicknames (41:38). 

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This episode is all about New Jersey wildlife and the power of nature — versus the moxie of one unsuspecting podcast host. Jeremy Schneider is joined by veteran zoologist and wildlife photographer Wild Mike Miller to appreciate some of our favorite local fauna, and how most of them would put Jeremy in the hospital. From honey bees (4:21) to rattlesnakes (17:59) to black bears (33:04), this is definitely our most dangerous episode yet. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll hear Wild Mike complete the Garden State Gauntlet, animal edition (40:40). 

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“Through a Keeper's Eye” 

“The Wanderlust Keeper”

“A Keeper In The Wild”

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Let’s get ugly! Host Jeremy Schneider is joined by comedian Nick Fierro to count down 10 of the “so hideous they’re spectacular” places only true New Jerseyan could love. Come along as the guys detail a strip club under a bridge (5:34), a hot dog that looks like a witch’s finger (8:40), the gross glory of Fairytale Forest (12:12) and the refinery that gives us a bad name (and smell) (30:05). Nick also takes on the rapid-fire Garden State Gauntlet (33:07) — will he survive? 

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Yes, New Jersey loves Wawa like a brother (who brings you hoagies). But QuickChek is actually the true Jersey native? Host Jeremy Schneider is joined by Wawa superfan Tyler Gyuirsin — the dude who famously collected sandwich receipts 1 to 999 — to settle once and for all, which is the greatest N.J. convenience store. The guys talk history (8:10), signature items (14:47) and do a live taste (19:25) to really solidify on their picks. Then Tyler completes the rapid-fire Garden State Gauntlet (25:41), Wawa edition! 

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New Jersey is America’s greatest state — so why wouldn’t it have the best podcast? Beginning April 2, join NJ.com culture reporter Jeremy Schneider for Jersey's Best Podcast, a weekly dive into everything that makes New Jersey spectacular, bizarre, beautiful, maddening and, ultimately, the best.

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