This episode has a special tribute to the great Kobe Bryant. Our prayers go out to the Bryant family. 
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It's thrilling to know that Trenton is becoming a place where FIRSTs and ONLYs reside. The FIRST Co-Working space in Trenton: Base Camp Trenton. The FIRST (and still ONLY) Podcast Hosting Company in New Jersey: New Pod City. Here's another one. The ONLY indoor skateboard Park in New Jersey: Freedom Skate Park. This week, the Sassos sit down and chat with Jake McNichol, founder of NJ's ONLY indoor skateboard park! We won't tell Jake that the Sassos don't know what an 'ollie' is, if you don't.

Please Note: Frank's voice is a bit low until 8 minutes into the episode. We encountered some technical challenges in editing. Our apologies. 
A Jersey City native, Motivational Speaker Brad Butler II is on the show this week. Brad talks about his team, his home life, a possible football career, animal assessments, his start in motivational speaking, and when him and Frank first met. 

The Sasso's refer to this picture on this episode.TDA Executive Director, Tom Gilmour is on the show this week to talk about all things DOWNTOWN—what's going on, what's to come and so much more! The Trenton Downtown Association (TDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the capital city a more competitive location for business owners and an engaging center for workers, residents, and visitors. TDA also hosts events like the Capital City Farmers Market, Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series and Patriots Week to attract visitors to experience the current growth happening in the downtown. Through maintenance of a clean and safe commercial district, support for the arts and cultural heritage, promotion and public policy planning, The Trenton Downtown Association is working towards the revitalization of the City of Trenton.
The TDA - Reviving the Trenton Downtown through collaborative planning, advocacy, embracing the arts and masterfully executing innovative programs.

Frank talks to a "REAL LIFE MANIKIN", Trenton fashion designer, Quayshawn Williams.

The Sasso's review the year 2020 had on Trenton. That's correct. You didn't read that wrong. They REVIEW the year 2020 HAD on the city of Trenton.  So many things happened this past year and it's placed Trenton in the perfect position to really explode with amazing possibilities!  Hang on! You ain't seen nothing yet! 
We hope this episode challenges you.

Merry Christmas! Frank and Christina share a very special message with you this week and includes, but is not limited to, 2 singing dogs!

Yes. That's right. The Sassos have John Hatch on the show this week. The long time crush Christina has on Hatch is finally addressed publicly! We know you'll develop a crush on him as well after hearing this episode. John talks about the various projects his company HHG Development did and are currently doing as well as his history in Trenton, the boards he serves on and why Frank has no problem kicking him out of the park at night!

Frank and Christina sit with Ruth Del Pino of Mercer Council this week. After being showered with a ton of Mercer Council SWAG, Ruth shares the vision and purpose of Mercer Council, as well as her own journey in the capital city, which is committed to its mission of creating pathways to reduce substance-related challenges through education, support, advocacy, and partnerships throughout our community. Mercer Council implements research-based programs to provide children and families with tools that empower them to make healthy, safe and responsible choices.

Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, with a side of Queen and a twist of Bowie. THAT'S Dramatic Prog and THAT'S what Frank and Michael Jerome are talking about this week on Trenton Waves! Michael Jerome is a poet and a great musician. Listen in as Frank and Michael take you on a journey of unpacking Michael's new album, Design & Sensation!

Frank and Christina go on a remote recording today to visit the Hebrew Hammer himself, Trenton's blacksmith, Daniel Lapidow. A blacksmith? Really? In this technological world that we live in? That's right—and he's got more than enough work! Daniel shares his journey, gives some insight to Iron Man's forging and fabrication of the Iron Man suit, and takes Frank's Blacksmith quiz!