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Hosted by Rachel Martens and Janette Afsharian · society · EN-US · 140 episodes
So close to NYC, New Jersey is a melting pot of creativity, ambition, and culture. Everyone has a Jersey story and on Lost in Jersey , we’re here to share them with you.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSo close to NYC, New Jersey is a melting pot of creativity, ambition, and culture. Everyone has a Jersey story and on Lost in Jersey, we’re here to share them with you.
Lost in Jersey is hosted by Rachel Martens and Janette Afsharian. The show has published 140 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Shine Global, Young Filmmakers, And The Power Of Impact Docs" (4 November 2025, 54 minutes), "Christian McBride's Road to Jersey" (28 October 2025, 40 minutes), and "Jim Axelrod: From the White House to War Zones, And Finding His Why" (14 October 2025, 39 minutes).
Lost in Jersey publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 140 episodes.
Booking probability for Lost in Jersey is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lost in Jersey requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lost in Jersey's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Lost in Jersey are Artists, Writers & Performers and Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. Lost in Jersey has a society audience.
Rachel Martens and Janette Afsharian hosts Lost in Jersey, a society show with 140 episodes published.
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Episode #48
<p>At the <b>Montclair Film Festival</b>, Lost in Jersey sat down with <b>Shine Global</b>—the award-winning team behind War/Dance and Inocente—to explore how real stories drive change far beyond the screen. Co-founders...
Episode #47
<p>Nine-time Grammy winner <b>Christian McBride</b> says life is jazz—part preparation, part improvisation, and pure rhythm. In this conversation, the bassist, composer, and longtime NJPAC Jazz Advisor shows how...
Episode #46
<p>What if the moment that nearly ended your life became the one that finally made sense of it? Veteran CBS reporter <b>Jim Axelrod</b> joins us for a raw, free-flowing conversation that moves from Iraq’s war zones to...
Episode #45
<p>What happens when your reputation is on the line? Karen Kessler has been in the room for some of the toughest calls in crisis PR—guiding clients through scandals, lawsuits, and the headlines they never...
Episode #44
<p>The Bellevue Theater is back and so is the Montclair Film Festival. We sit down with Montclair Film’s Artistic Director, Tom Hall, to break down the 14th edition: what’s bold, what’s risky, and what’s bound for...
Episode #43
<p>What does it really take to turn dreams into reality? In this inspiring episode of Lost in Jersey, we talk to Steve Edwards, President of the New Jersey Hall of Fame, to uncover the success secrets he’s gleaned from...
Episode #42
<p>What if the arts could transform not just audiences, but entire cities? In this episode of Lost in Jersey, we sit down with John Schreiber, President and CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), to...
Episode #41
<p>What does it take to dedicate sixty years to a life in art? Artist Tom Nussbaum has been answering that question since childhood—first by tinkering in his dad’s Minnesota workshop, later by filling New York lofts...
Episode #40
<p>What happens when you grow up in a war zone and decide the solution to division is… more conversation? For Desh Amila, witnessing the devastation of civil war in Sri Lanka shaped a lifelong mission: bringing people...
Episode #39
<p>This week, our guest Dana Hawkins-Simons takes us on a journey that’s anything but ordinary — from her roots in rural Kansas to adventures around the globe. A celebrated journalist, singer, and tireless advocate...
Episode #28
<p>Have you ever experienced the emotional rollercoaster of sending your child off to college? For Rachel and me, Janette, that momentous milestone came with a whirlwind of emotions, from meticulous dorm preparations to...
Episode #38
<p>Who is Evie McGee Colbert? Most known as Stephen Colbert's wife, in this episode of Lost in Jersey, we get to know the many other facets of this remarkable woman. Evie joins us to talk about her journey from...
Episode #37
<p>In this episode of Lost in Jersey, we sit down with renowned saxophonist Baron Raymonde—New York Blues Hall of Famer, longtime music educator, and go-to sideman for some of the biggest names in the business. Baron...
Episode #36
<p>What does protest mean in 2025—and does it still work?</p><p>In this powerful episode, we sit down with Julie Cohen—acclaimed filmmaker behind RBG and Julia—and her neighbor Liz Figenshu, a dedicated volunteer...
Episode #35
<p>The Bat-Signal lit up the sky because one Jersey kid had a vision: bring a darker, more human Batman to the big screen. In this episode, Michael Uslan—the executive producer behind every Batman film since 1989—shares...
Episode #34
<p>Tune in to our talk with acclaimed author Warren Zanes about his road to writing music biographies, including his outstanding book, "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska.” Film...
Episode #29
<p>🎙️ Finding Strength, Community, and Purpose in Disability Parenting</p><p>When Alma Schneider moved from a bustling apartment in New York City to suburban New Jersey, she didn’t expect to feel adrift. But after her...
Episode #28
<p>Ready to go from hopeful scribbler to published author? The Book Doctors, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, are here to spill the literary tea. With years of industry smarts, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of...
Episode #27
<p>What’s it like to be the right hand to two of the most iconic and complicated chefs of our time? Laurie Woolever dishes on life behind the scenes with Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali, revealing the chaos...
Episode #26
<p>Our guest today takes us from Iran to innovation. Dr. Ali Houshmand’s journey to the top of Rowan University is anything but typical. Hear how he’s reinventing college with bold ideas, groundbreaking programs, and a...
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