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Jersey Made

by Buzz Knight | Music History Podcast Host

Jersey Made is the music history podcast that asks how one small state shaped the soundtrack of America. Host Buzz Knight, dives into New Jersey music history: the iconic venues, legendary songwriters and historic studios that created the Jersey sound. From Sinatra and Springsteen to Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston and Frankie Valli, and from the Stone Pony in Asbury Park to the punk and indie roots of the Jersey music scene, each episode brings firsthand stories from the New Jersey musicians who shaped the sound, and the people who were there when it happened. Guests include Brian Fallon of…

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Jersey Made features host Buzz Knight interviewing Jake Thistle, a 22-year-old songwriter from Paramus, New Jersey. The episode traces Jake's musical journey from childhood inspiration—watching Tom Petty's Super Bowl halftime show at age three—through picking up guitar at nine and developing his craft in the New…

Worth it if you're interested in New Jersey's music scene or want to discover an emerging singer-songwriter, but not if you're seeking deep musical analysis or rare insider stories.

Jersey Made hosts Buzz Knight in conversation with Brian Williams, the veteran NBC journalist, discussing Williams' origins in Middletown, New Jersey and how his upbringing shaped his career in journalism. The episode frames Williams as a representative of the "Jersey spirit"—characterized by grit, work ethic, and…

Worth it if you're a Brian Williams fan or seeking Jersey cultural nostalgia, but not if you expect deep music history or discovery.

Jersey Made episode three features host Buzz Knight interviewing Danny Clinch, an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker with over 30 years of experience documenting music history. Clinch, a native of Tom's River, New Jersey, has built a career photographing iconic musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Tupac Shakur,…

Worth it if you're interested in New Jersey music history, music photography, or want to hear from someone with decades of access to iconic musicians.

Jersey Made episode three features host Buzz Knight interviewing Danny Clinch, an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker with over 30 years of experience documenting music history. Clinch, a native of Tom's River, New Jersey, has built a career photographing iconic musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Tupac Shakur,…

Worth it if you're interested in music photography, New Jersey cultural history, or behind-the-scenes stories from someone who documented major artists, but not if you're seeking deep musical analysis or new music recommendations.

Jersey Made features host Buzz Knight interviewing Brian Fallon, frontman of the Gaslight Anthem, about his journey from Hackettstown, New Jersey to international music stardom and the cultural impact of the Jersey music scene. Fallon reflects on his humble beginnings and how New Jersey's grit and spirit shaped his…

Worth it if you're a dedicated Gaslight Anthem fan or interested in New Jersey music culture, but not if you're seeking deep musical analysis or broad music history.

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