MAPSO Podso

Eric Greenberg

A podcast for all Mapsonians! Learn about some of the great history and pop culture connected to our wonderful and quirky community. If you only listen to one podcast about Maplewood and South Orange, NJ, make it MAPSO Podso!

  1. 07/22/2025

    S3 Shea Stadium to SOMA Schools

    In the final episode of season 3, I talk with long time SOMSD music teacher Vern Miller. Before Vern arrived in our school district, he played bass in the 1960s garage band The Remains, who have achieved cult status in the rock world. In fact, they opened for The Beatles throughout their final U.S. tour. So we have a lot to talk about! Website: http://vernmiller.info

    42 min

  2. 07/15/2025

    S3 Kevin O'Connor Returns

    Friend of the show, Kevin O'Connor, is back for more! The "This Old House" host and Maplewood native returns to talk about the show's enduring legacy, the advancement of modern construction materials and preserving local landmarks. Plus, more of your listener questions! Thanks to Vinnie from The Roman Gourmet for introducing this episode.  Instagram: @kevinoconnortoh  Instagram: @THisOldHouse Instagram: @theromanmaplewood Instagram: @mapsopodso

    32 min
  3. S3 MAPSO to Major League Soccer

    07/08/2025

    S3 MAPSO to Major League Soccer

    Mason Toye is a South Orange native, who grew up playing Cougar Soccer, before becoming a star player at Seton Hall Prep. He's now a veteran of Major League Soccer, currently playing for Sporting Kansas City.  He joins me to talk about growing up in town, his MLS career and the battle over turf vs. grass. Photo: Courtesy of Sporting Kansas City www.mapsopodso.com Instagram: MapsoPodso

    27 min

  4. 07/01/2025

    S3 Presidential Transitions and MAPSO Trivia

    Maplewood resident Heath Brown is an expert on Presidential transitions. He joins me at the dining room table to talk about his latest book, Roadblocked -  an inside look at the transition from the first Trump White House to the Biden Presidency. Plus, he challenges my MAPSO/SOMA knowledge!  Bluesky: @heathbrown.bsky.social

    40 min

  5. 06/24/2025

    S3 The Blades of Grass

    Way before Sza and The Fugees, The Blades of Grass tore up Columbia High School! Their only album, The Blades of Grass Are Not For Smoking, was released in 1967 while they were still students - and resulted in a top 100 hit!  Singer/songwriter/guitar player Marc Black joins me to talk about the band's beginnings here in town, getting suspended from school and his enduring solo career.  Marc Black Website: Marc Black / Black Market Music www.mapsopodso.com Instagram: @mapsopodso

    25 min
  6. S3 Gold Medal Maplewoodian

    06/17/2025

    S3 Gold Medal Maplewoodian

    Maplewood resident Jackie Dubrovich won gold as part of the USA Fencing Team at last summer's Paris Olympics. She joins me at the dining room table to talk about the sport, making history at the games and her love of town.   Polaris Fencing Center: www.polarisfencing.com Instagram: @jackiedubrovich Instagram: @mapsopodso

    22 min

  7. 06/10/2025

    S3 Teed Off In Town

    Golfers, would you be surprised to learn that the modern tee was invented right here in town? It's true! Dr. William Lowell was a member of the Maplewood Country Club, where he tested his new creation. I get the full story from Elizabeth Beeck of the USGA Golf Museum!

    22 min
  8. S3 A Mayor Among Us

    06/03/2025

    S3 A Mayor Among Us

    Marc Morial served two terms as the youngest mayor of New Orleans before becoming president and CEO of National Urban League, a historic civil rights organization. The South Orange resident joins me at the dining room table to talk about growing up in NOLA, following in his father's footsteps, his MAPSO experience and much more. Instagram: @marcmorial Instagram: @mapsopodso

    44 min
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A podcast for all Mapsonians! Learn about some of the great history and pop culture connected to our wonderful and quirky community. If you only listen to one podcast about Maplewood and South Orange, NJ, make it MAPSO Podso!

Information

  • Creator
    Eric Greenberg
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    MAPSO Podso