L-Town Radio

Joe chats with Reggie Sims, writer and former Assistant Prosecutor with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, about his experiences as a Black teen in '60s suburbia, working as a substitute teacher, and enjoying retired life in Livingston. Plus, Hongmei shares a clip of a classic pop-rock tune, and Jessica spotlights the most anticipated books hitting our shelves in December.

Joe talks with artist and art teacher Hugh Mahon about his work with the Arts Council of Livingston, his experiences as an art teacher, and his artistic philosophies. Plus, Archana highlights some of the great programs on our November calendar, Jessica tells us about the most eagerly awaited books hitting our shelves this month, and Hongmei plays a clip of a lovely autumnal song.

Joe interviews writer / DJ / producer / music historian Chuck Granata, author of "Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice: Brian Wilson and the Making of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds." Plus, Hongmei shares an adorable rendition of a classic hit song; Jessica tells us about some of the most anticipated books hitting our shelves this month; and Archana highlights some of the great programs on our October calendar.

Jessica, Gail, and Joe share resources & tips for strengthening our information literacy skills; Archana highlights some of the great programs on our September calendar; Jessica tells us about upcoming reads hitting our shelves this month; Hongmei shares a clip of a very memorable song.

Joe talks about the life & mind of Roger Tsien, Livingston's only Nobel Prize winner; Jessica tells us about the hottest new books hitting our shelves in August; Hongmei plays a clip of a powerful performance from this year's Olympics.

Joe talks with Heidi Blum, Livingston's "Food Czar" and the host of the "Behind the Counter" podcast, about culinary memories, great local restaurants, and favorite food-related TV shows. Plus, Archana highlights some of the exciting programs on our July calendar, Hongmei shares a special summertime song, and Jessica fills us in on the most anticipated books headed to our shelves this month.

Joe talks with our own Amy Babcock about her lifelong love of libraries, her journey to becoming Director of the Livingston Public Library, and her vision for the LPL's future. Plus, Hongmei shares a song about nostalgia, and Jessica tells us about the most anticipated books headed to our shelves in June.

Joe spotlights some of the greatest musicians who ever lived in Livingston, including: Alan Cooper of Sha Na Na; electronic music pioneers Gino Piserchio and Larry Fast; Broadway stars Nikki James, Stephen Oremus, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer; and master pianists Luba Vasilyeva, Larysa Maliutina, and Ellie Lee. Also, Hongmei plays some meditative music; Jessica fills us in on the hottest new books headed our way in May; and Archana discusses some of the great programs on our calendar this month.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Joe talks with poet Susan Rothbard, the award-winning author of "Birds of New Jersey" and a former Livingston school teacher; Lisa, Amy, Jessica, Gail, and Joe recite some of their favorite poetry, including works by Nick Flynn, Pablo Neruda, Taylor Swift, Emily Dickinson, Caitlin Seida, and Conor Oberst; Hongmei plays a clip of an Oscar-winning song; Jessica spotlights the most anticipated books headed to the library in April.

Joe chats with "Weird NJ" founder/editor Mark Moran about growing up in Livingston; about exploring & discovering weird stuff in his youth (including a terrifying experience involving a mysterious and sinister cult); and about how an article he wrote may have inspired the creation of "The Sopranos." Plus, Hongmei shares a clip of a timeless song, and Jessica fills us in on the most anticipated books hitting our shelves this month.