MONSTERS ON THE BEACH
Each fall giant monsters show up on the beach in Wildwood,NJ ready to give thrills and chills with their acrobatic flips and spins. In this episode learn the unique history this Jersey Cape town has with monster truck performances and amusements as crowds gear up for Monsters on the Beach weekend Sept 30-Oct 1. LISTEN HERE
NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD
Step into history and prepare to say “Wow” when you explore the enormous WWII hanger full of aircraft at the Naval Air Station Wildwood. In this episode hear all about the museum which is open year round and will feature Airfest 2023 on the weekend of September 1-3rd. LISTEN HERE
WHEATONARTS
Appreciate local art and history by taking advantage of free admission in August at WheatonArts in Millville, NJ. Learn about the offerings for visitors and artists from around the world in this episode of the podcast. LISTEN HERE
PICKLEBALL
It's kind of like tennis, sort of like ping-pong and a great time for all of those who play - it's Pickleball! In this episode, learn about the racket sport taking the Jersey Cape by storm and bringing a professional event to Avalon, NJ. LISTEN HERE
MUSIC AND SPARKS IN THE AIR
Firework displays and free outdoor concerts will make for family fun this Independence Day at the Jersey Cape. In this episode, learn about dozens of events happening around America's Birthday and continuing throughout the 2023 summer season. LISTEN HERE
TRIATHLONS, CYCLING & OTHER EXERCISE FUN AT THE JERSEY CAPE
Thousands have taken the plunge by jumping off the Cape May-Lewis Ferry each year during the Escape the Cape Triathlon. Learn more about this highly-popular and other endurance races as well as some more leisurely hiking, jogging and cycling activities at the Jersey Cape. LISTEN HERE
EXIT ZERO FERRY PARK
Sunsets, good music and tasty food and drinks are on the menu at the Cape May-Lewis Ferry Terminal's newly reimagined Exit Zero at Ferry Park. In this episode host Cleve Bryan speaks with developer Jack Wright about all the new entertainment and dining options at the family-friendly park including the Exit Zero Jazz Festival and free summer concert series. LISTEN HERE
OCEAN CITY’S DOO DAH PARADE & OTHER PET FRIENDLY FUN
Grab your leash and your good time too - the Jersey Cape has a party for you! In this episode host Cleve Bryan speaks with Julia Ellis from Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue about the Doo Dah Parade's annual "BoardWaddle'' and other pet-friendly activities to enjoy at the Jersey Cape. LISTEN HERE
OCEAN CITY COMIC CONVENTION
Grab your cape, light saber and camera as Ocean City presents OC CON 23. The free comic book convention is fun for kids of all ages, even if you don't collect comic books! In this episode host Cleve Bryan speaks with the event organizers to learn about the famous artists and family fun activities that are overflowing from the Music Pier and Civic Center on March 25-56th. LISTEN HERE
SEA ISLE'S POLAR BEAR PLUNGE GROWS!
Once known mainly for its signature event the Polar Bear Plunge, Sea Isle City's President's Day Weekend of activities has grown into a town-wide party. In this episode host Cleve Bryan talks with Brian Heritage of the Sea Isle Chamber of Commerce about the shopping, dining and nightlife opportunities and a charitable tradition to help families touched by autism. LISTEN HERE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY WINTER EAGLE FESTIVAL
Whether nesting for good or soaring into the area for a winter feeding, bald eagles are near their peak viewing season at the Jersey Cape. In this episode host Cleve Bryan learns about the majestic birds and the 23rd Annual Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival scheduled for Saturday February 4, 2023. LISTEN HERE
CHRISTMAS VACATION AT THE JERSEY CAPE
If you've got a little time on your hands during Christmas Vacation, what better place to go than a Holiday tour of the Jersey Cape! In this episode, host Cleve Bryan learns what is happening in Ocean City, Dennisville, the Wildwoods and where to find out about everything else. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening, some solitude or something to do with the kids while they are off from school - there's something for everyone during Christmas Vacation at the Jersey Cape. LISTEN HERE
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Get into the Christmas spirit and support local shopkeepers by incorporating the Jersey Cape into your holiday shopping plans. In this episode host Cleve Bryan finds out what is new at the Washington Street Mall and the West End Garage in Cape May, NJ. Collectively they offer more than 100 unique shopping experiences while all decked and hosting special events out for the holidays. LISTEN HERE
GHOSTS IN CAPE MAY
While many of us probably wish we could stay at the Jersey Cape forever, is it possible that some never leave? Cape May, NJ has become a hotspot for people interested in paranormal activity as they visit "haunted" houses in the Victorian town. In this episode of the Jersey Cape Podcast host Cleve Bryan learns about Ghost Tours and more from their operators and investigators. LISTEN HERE
PIRATES OR PRIVATEERS?
While we often think of pirates attacking vessels and seeking refuge along the Jersey Cape, an historical review paints a different picture of armed and legally commissioned privateers roaming the waters off the Cape. In this episode, host Cleve Bryan talks with Cape May County Clerk Rita Rothberg about Captain Kidd, shipwrecks and the sometimes blurred lines between pirates, privateers and patriots at the Jersey Cape.. LISTEN HERE
HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE CIVIL & REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT
Catch the patriotic spirit and get your Fall started with a bang at the Jersey Cape by checking out a Revolutionary and Civil War Encampment at Historic Cold Spring Village. In this episode Host Cleve Bryan speaks with HCSV chief operating officer John Ryan about the encampment weekend (9/10-9/11/22), the war history of the Jersey Cape and about the line up of Fall events at the Village. LISTEN HERE
OCEAN NEW JERSEY'S NIGHT IN VENICE
It's a one of a kind bayfront block party and boat parade that dates back to the turn of the 20th century. In this episode host Cleve Bryan talks with an organizer of Ocean New Jersey's Night in Venice celebration and Miss Night in Venice 2022 Gracie Anderson. LISTEN HERE
RECREATIONAL FISHING AT THE JERSEY CAPE
Whether you have never tried it or you are looking for a new adventure, the opportunities are endless for recreational fishing at the Jersey Cape. In this episode host Cleve Bryan learns about the types of fish you can catch, the types of trips you can take and other ways to wet a fishing line with Captain Rob Moss of Moover charter fishing and Capt Irv Hurd of the Miss Avalon. LISTEN HERE
BEACHCOMBING FOR SEASHELLS & OTHER NATURAL TREASURES
No matter how old you are, there's alway something to discover when you walk the beach at the Jersey Cape looking for seashells and other natural treasures. In this episode host Cleve Bryan speaks to Danielle "Miss Ocean" DeJesse, a marine science educator, and Paul Urban, co-owner of the Discovery Seashell Museum in Ocean City, about the interesting items you can find along the shoreline at the Jersey Cape. LISTEN HERE
SUMMER JITNEY SERVICE: OCEAN CITY AND THE WILDWOODS
Tired of looking for parking when you're taking the family to the boardwalk, or looking for a cheap and safe way to go out on the night scene this summer?
Ocean City, NJ and the Wildwoods have just what you need - new shuttle services through the Jitney Association. What's a Jitney? Find out in this episode of the Jersey Cape Podcast as host Cleve Bryan speaks with Ben Rose from the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority and Daniel Kelchner from the City of Ocean City. LISTEN HERE
Ocean City, NJ and the Wildwoods have just what you need - new shuttle services through the Jitney Association. What's a Jitney? Find out in this episode of the Jersey Cape Podcast as host Cleve Bryan speaks with Ben Rose from the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority and Daniel Kelchner from the City of Ocean City. LISTEN HERE
CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Music is in the air at the Jersey Cape with the Cape May Music Festival taking place from May 1 through June 30th, 2022. The eight-week event features approximately 15 indoor and outdoor performances with classical, chamber, jazz, brass band and Americana music. In this episode of the podcast, host Cleve Bryan speaks with Susan Krysiak whose organization Cape May MAC organizes the festival, as well as from Jed Gaylin, music director of the Bay Atlantic Symphony, and Eliot Bailen, artistic director of the New York Chamber Ensemble. LISTEN HERE
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR
Cape May, NJ is getting new international attention thanks to the release of Travel with Tubman: Let Harriet Tubman Guide You on the Journey of a Lifetime, a new trip planning tool created by the National Park Service and available on the NPS app. It takes travelers to 13 stops along Tubman's life and the Underground Railroad. In this edition of the podcast hear from Susan Krysiak from the Cape May MAC about their Underground Railroad Trolley Tour which is one of the 13 stops. LISTEN HERE
LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS: PART ONE
The Jersey Cape offers a wide variety of locally made products, some of which have gained national recognition. In this edition of the Jersey Cape Podcast learn how Hank Sauce got its name and logo from roots in Sea Isle City, and how the Bath Time shop in Cape May makes one of a kind scents for every application from beards to baby showers. LISTEN HERE
LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS: PART TWO
Anyone with a sweet tooth or who likes to graze on tasty treats as they stroll along the beaches and boardwalks of the Jersey Cape needs to listen to this episode. Host Cleve Bryan speaks with Douglass Candies in Wildwood and Johnson's Popcorn in Ocean City to find out what has made them some of the area's longest-running and most recognizable confectionery creators. LISTEN HERE
COZY GETAWAYS AT THE JERSEY CAPE
While you can't beat summer fun at the Jersey Cape, there's so much to see and do in the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons. On this episode of the Jersey Cape Podcast hear about what to do and a few places to stay for a cozy off-season getaway. Host Cleve Bryan speaks with Sne Avichal, innkeeper at the Scarborough Inn in Ocean City, and Kelly-Ann Kripfgans, marketing manager at the Grand Hotel in Cape May. LISTEN HERE
THE HISTORIC FLANDERS HOTEL IN OCEAN CITY
Offering more advice on planning a cozy offseason getaway to the Jersey Cape, host Cleve Bryan speaks with Peter Voudouris, the hotel and banquet operations director at the historic Flanders Hotel in Ocean City, NJ. Learn how this landmark property, built in 1923, blends vintage with modern decor to help visitors feel like they're back in the Roaring 20's. LISTEN HERE
CAMPING AT THE JERSEY CAPE
While getting back to nature is certainly one goal of the camping experience at the Jersey Cape, reserving a site at one of the dozens of campgrounds won’t require much “roughing” it. At the nearly 50 campgrounds nestled in the wooded landscape of the Jersey Cape, the “resort” status is evident by the waterslides, arcades, stocked fishing ponds, organized kids activities and numerous other amenities geared toward easy-living and family fun. LISTEN HERE
COLD SPRING VILLAGE & JERSEY CAPE HISTORY
Learn about early life at the Jersey Cape where whaling gave way to farming as settlers tapped into the rich natural resources. A visit to Historic Cold Spring Village and Brewery is not only a trip back in time, it's a place to enjoy a tasty brew with friends. LISTEN HERE
HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM
Recently opened during the pandemic, the Harriet Tubman Museum shares the story of an American heroine who historians say spent several years working in Cape May to fund her work freeing slaves. LISTEN HERE
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The Jersey Cape is home to a large number of women-owned businesses which provide many of the iconic goods and services that visitors enjoy. LISTEN HERE
BIRDING
Regarded as one of the most important habitats in North America for migrant birds, learn what "birding" is all about at the Jersey Cape. LISTEN HERE
JERSEY CAPE WINE TRAIL
Having received a special wine region designation, hear from several of the local winemakers about makes a trip on Jersey Cape Wine Trail so unique. LISTEN HERE
LIFEGUARDING
Taking a family portrait next to a rescue boat is a Jersey Cape thing. Learn what it takes to be a lifeguard and how the proud Beach Patrol traditions continue. LISTEN HERE
SURFING
One of the East Coast's premier surfing spots, the Jersey Cape has a long surfing tradition. Hear from one of the legends whose family started making their own boards decades ago. LISTEN HERE
OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK
What trip to the Jersey Cape is complete without treading some planks on the famous boardwalks. Hear from one of the families who made Ocean City's Boardwalk the gem of America's Greatest Family Resort. LISTEN HERE
WILDWOOD BOARDWALK
There's something for everyone on the Widwood Boardwalk. Learn the thought process behind the carnival atmosphere that takes fun to new limits. LISTEN HERE
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