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History Episodes

November 27, 2022

Seabrook At War 🥬

Welcome to back to the Bridgeton Beacon for "Seabrook at War", a historical narration by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. We'd like to thank the NJ Historical Commission for usage rights. This production tells the story of Seabrook Family ...

History Agriculture Farms

November 03, 2022

About Paul Hunsberger 🎙️

Welcome back to the Bridgeton Beacon. Meg is joined by Dan Hunsberger, son of local broadcast legend, Paul Hunsberger. It was a voice that was familiar to many in the South Jersey area. For years, Paul Hunsberger hosted “Off ...

Interviews History People

October 22, 2022

Doug Fisher Tellin' PJ Ritter Co. Stories 🧑‍🏭

Welcome to a bonus episode with NJ Secretary of Agriculture, Jim Quinn.

Interviews History People Area Info Food Bonus Episodes PJ Ritter Company

August 26, 2022

pt4 🛩️ Judge Lise Pearlman Author of Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No 1

Beacon Bonus Content: Welcome to part IV in this Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ...

Interviews History Bonus Episodes Lindbergh Trial

August 21, 2022

pt3 🛩️ Judge Lise Pearlman Author of Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No 1

Beacon Bonus Content: Welcome to part III in this Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on N...

Interviews History Bonus Episodes Lindbergh Trial

August 21, 2022

Lindbergh Kidnapping pt2 🛩️ with Robert Zorn Author of Cemetery John

Bridgeton Beacon Podcast Bonus: Meg welcomes author Robert Zorn to your favorite NJ law podcast to delve into his family perspective on the historic case. They discuss his book 🛩️ Cemetery John and The Undiscovered Mastermin...

Interviews History Bonus Episodes Lindbergh Trial

August 21, 2022

Lindbergh Kidnapping pt1 🛩️ with Robert Zorn Author of Cemetery John

Bridgeton Beacon Podcast Bonus: Meg welcomes author Robert Zorn to your favorite NJ law podcast to delve into his family perspective on the historic case. They discuss his book 🛩️ Cemetery John and The Undiscovered Mastermin...

Interviews History People Bonus Episodes Lindbergh Trial

April 19, 2022

South Jersey Wineries pt11 🍾 Tomasello Winery in Hammonton

🌿 This is the first in a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine out...

Interviews History South Jersey Winery

April 14, 2022

South Jersey Wineries pt8 🍷 Terra Nonno Vineyard and Winery

This is the first in a series of episodes with Adamo Natale Pipitone, the founder of Terra Nonno Vineyard & Winery in South Jersey . Adamo and his son launched Terra Nonno to honor the family's multi-generational love of wine...

Interviews History South Jersey Winery

April 10, 2022

The History of Overdevest Nurseries 🌳 Growing Trust

Meg continues her series on the agricultural industry in the Bridgeton and Cumberland County area by speaking with David Wilson, Director of Marketing for Overdevest Nurseries, LP. Since 1952, when the nursery was founded by ...

Interviews History Agriculture

April 08, 2022

JG Akerboom Nurseries 🌱 Strong Roots

Almost 100 years ago, Jacobus Geradus Akerboom brought his passion for Horticulture to Bridgeton, NJ from his native Netherlands and J.G. Akerboom was born. Jacobus's daughter Rachel Elizabeth Sherman, and her husband James ...

Interviews History Agriculture

March 26, 2022

Bob Woodruff Sr pt3 🎶 Bay Atlantic Symphony

Welcome to part III in this series with Bob Woodruff, of Bridgeton, NJ. For over 150 years, five generations of the Woodruff family have serviced the South Jersey community’s fuel needs. In this three-part series, Bob Woodru...

Interviews History People

March 26, 2022

Bob Woodruff Sr Pt2 🎙️ Community Service

For over 150 years, five generations of the Woodruff family have serviced the South Jersey community’s fuel needs. In this three-part series, Bob Woodruff Sr. shares with Meg the history of the Woodruff family and the Woodr...

Interviews History People

March 25, 2022

Bob Woodruff Sr. pt1 🛢️ Energy and Family History

For over 150 years, five generations of the Woodruff family have serviced the South Jersey community’s fuel needs. In this three-part series, Bob Woodruff Sr. shares with Meg the history of the Woodruff family and the Woodr...

Interviews History People

March 12, 2022

One Year Anniversary 🎉 Bridgeton NJ Podcast

Join local conversations with the "beacons' of Bridgeton, New Jersey at BridgetonBeacon.com 📻 YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8VBp2FMg5KKl5irPJc02YzacOkzURgnK Podcast clips on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/NichePodcastC...

History Bonus Episodes