Episodes

Nov. 12, 2024

The Legend of the Jersey Devil

Join us for this deep dive into the legend of New Jersey’s official state demon–The Jersey Devil–with our special guest John Powell, a reference and instruction librarian at the Paul Robeson Library of Rutgers Camden.
Oct. 29, 2024

The Great Compromise

Suzanne English and Zoe Cassotis of the NJ Association of Professional Mediators join us to talk about those times in life when you need someone else to step in and help resolve an issue.
Oct. 15, 2024

The Cream of the Crop

George Veitengruber joins us to talk about his experiences helping clients through bankruptcy and foreclosure, as well as the fastest rollercoaster in the country and the many ways Randy Savage continues to inspire us.
Oct. 1, 2024

An Update on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Our friends at Prager Metis drop into the show to update us on the latest with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Sept. 17, 2024

Traveling, Building Culture and Weird Folklore

Elissa Zylbershlag of Work Wise Labs drops by to talk about developing culture, the importance of team building and why you shouldn’t get your own private island.
Sept. 3, 2024

The Women Business Leaders Forum is Coming!

NJBIA events coordinator Danielle Wink joins the Planet NJ crew to preview the 2024 Women Business Leaders Forum and discuss our favorite diners as well as what to do with all that artwork we collect from our children.
Aug. 20, 2024

The Cancer Hope Network

In this episode of Planet New Jersey, we talk to Beth Blakey about books, boardwalk games and the Cancer Hope Network where patients and their loved ones can find support.
Aug. 6, 2024

Gene and Mark are Saving the Planet

In this 100% compostable episode of Planet NJ, Gene Benfatti and Mark Nathan of PlastechFree tell us about their plant based alternatives to everyday plastic products.
July 23, 2024

Flying Spiders, Fiduciary Responsibility and Golf

Fresh off our dodging of the flying, venomous spidernado that was in the forecast for New Jersey we talk with Michelle Bennett of Newport Capital Group about her golf addiction as well as education and resources her company provides to help people with financial planning and investment.
July 9, 2024

Luke Twomey on the End of Leadership As We Know It

Luke Twomey of Contemporary Leadership Advisors drops in to chat about golf coaching, beaches and leadership trends, and puts his New Jersey knowledge to the test in our latest trivia game installment.
June 25, 2024

The Continuum of the Human Experience with Althea Ford

NJBIA VP of Government Affairs Althea Ford stops into the podcast to talk to us about “the continuum of the human experience” that she covers for the Association’s advocacy efforts–childcare, K-12 & higher education, workforce development, healthcare, and consumer affairs– as well as the many stars of the Mickey Mouse Club, nude beaches and her love of The Prince of Egypt.
June 6, 2024

Menopause Symptom Relief and Weird City Names

Michele from FemGevity Health stops by to chat with the crew about menopause symptom relief and weird U.S. city names, and offers Casey a very tempting trade.
June 6, 2024

Meet the Cast!

NJBIA’s brand new podcast, Planet New Jersey, has arrived! In this episode you’ll meet hosts Vinnie Civitillo, Casey Skarecki and Randy Stephens, and test your knowledge of the Garden State.