What Exit? The New Jersey History Podcast

Care for a game of red light/green light? How about blue light? Listen up to learn what the heck I’m talking about. Here’s a follow-up to Lucy Thee Elephant, in which I dig a bit deeper as requested by a few listeners. Enjoy! Special thanks to my mom, Dorothy, her friend, Maryanne, Leslie, and Jason from Freehold.

The pachyderm of the Shore, Lucy the Elephant. After listening to the episode, check out the videos on my YouTube channel.Please visit Revolutionarynj.org for information on the 250th birthday of the United States.https://lucytheelephant.org/https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2162https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g46600-d518065-Reviews-Lucy_the_Elephant-Margate_City_New_Jersey.htmlFollow me on:Instagram- njhistorypodcastTikTok- mrkbhistorynjSnapchat- mrkbhistorynjGmail- njhistorypodcast@gmail.com

I was doing some research on a song after hearing it on the radio, and it brought me to a surprising fact about New Jersey. We often think of famous people who were born in New Jersey, and who lived here, but do we think of people who came here for various reasons and died in New Jersey? Join me in this short episode as we briefly discuss factors that drew/draw people to New Jersey and the interesting people who died while living in our great state.For further information, check out the following: https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-people-who-died-in-new-jersey/referenceFeel free to email me at njhistorypodcast@gmail.comI am also on Instagram, at newjerseyhistorypodcast

Another twist on New Jersey History- something you never knew.

This episode takes us to Rancocas Woods, which is an hour and a half southwest of New York City, one hour west of the NJ Shore, and 30 minutes east of Philly. Like much of New Jersey, the Rancocas Woods area experienced growth during the mid-20th Century. Rancocas Woods is an unincorporated settlement in Mount Laurel Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The first houses in Rancocas Woods were erected in the 1930s, but the surrounding area grew up along the Mount Holly-Beverly Turnpike. As far back as 1703, a log cabin-style Quaker meeting house was built in the settlement. Our story begins in 1972, but its origins are found in the Winter of 1777. 19-year-old John Dobson of Virginia was a courier for the Continental Army, delivering messages to General George Washington. Reference article: https://www.nytimes.com/1976/11/21/archives/new-jersey-weekly-the-states-bicentennial-ghost-fades-from-sight.htmlmrknhistorynjFacebook- Kyle W. BannerTikTok- mrknhistorynj

Something special this way comes….

In this episode, we wrap up Big Red Eye but will revisit him at some point. But what do you know about the global “little people” legends? Why do so many civilizations have similar tales about creatures similar to humans, but smaller? These civilizations never came in contact with one another, so why does this seem universal in the Western Hemisphere? Remember The New Jersy History Channel YouTube Channel has moved to @mrkbhistorynj Revisit my episode with my former student, Josh, where we discuss the importance of studying history-  https://youtu.be/xe3yumfzy94 Sources: https://theweeklyrambler.com/mysterious-new-jersey-infamous-jersey-devil-wood-dwarves-and-red-eyed-bigfoot/ https://mostuselessblogintheworld.wordpress.com/2019/10/04/monster-week-wemategunis/

I was contacted by The Friends of the Schedler Neighborhood in Ridgewood, New Jersey. There is an historic site in their town that faces the fate of being turned into a sports field. The group reached out and asked if I’d consider spreading this news, and they provided some history on the property in question. Please listen, do further research, and reach out to the group if you can offer them support via their petition, which is linked below: https://schedlerpark.com/ This week will see the return of “This Week in New Jersey History,” and Big Red Eye will return, and he’ll bring some of his “little” friends in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

In this episode, we travel to Sussex County, to introduce ourselves to Big Red Eye, NJ’s Bigfoot. Please check out the following before episode 42:  https://weirdnj.com/stories/big-red-eye/  https://www.nj.com/news/2011/08/as_bigfoot_sasquatch_or_njs_bi.html  https://youtube.com/@shadowofredeye Contact me njhistorypodcast@gmail.com Thumbnail credit: Weird NJ

I’ve finally learned how to schedule a pre-recorded episode! 14 year old soldiers, a blizzard, and free land giveaway are amongst the events this week in NJ History. Follow me on all the socials; details are in the episode.

In this unedited episode, I discuss a few upcoming segments, and show how technologically inept I am. Feel free to make fun of me. 

Here is the long-awaited Chestnut Neck episode. You’ll quickly see how a planned 10-minute episode took me down a rabbit hole. Please check out my Patreon, “The New Jersey History Podcast.” Also, check out our new friends:New Jersey is the World podcastRevolutionarynj.com by Al FrazzaContact and follow me:newjerseyhistorypodcast@gmail.commrkbhistorynj on YouTubemrkbhistorynj on Snapchat and TikTok

Taverns in the middle of the Hudson River? Welcome back to “This Week in New Jersey History“ for the week of January 23-29th. In this episode we discuss Edison’s lightbulb patent, taverns built in the middle of the Hudson River, and the tragic suicide of an NJ lawmaker. 

I’ve got a sinus infection, which is hindering my latest episode on The Battle of Chestnut Neck. In my research, I came across a website hosted by Al Frazza, on The Revolution in NJ. I HIGHLY suggest checking it out and bookmarking it. In addition, look into his book, “State of Revolution: My 7-and-a Half-Year Journey Through New Jersey.” My Patreon is up and running for $5 per month, which gets you a few extras. The proceeds will go to a New Jersey-based charity. The links are all below: Patreon- https://patreon.com/user?u=86173414&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Al’s website-  https://www.revolutionarywarnewjersey.com/index.htm

In this segment of “This Week in New Jersey History,“ we discuss topics ranging from Governor Christie’s not shutting down lanes on the George Washington Bridge, to the debut of The Sopranos, and the opening of Absecon Lighthouse. Email- njhistorypodcast@gmail.com Patreon is up and running- The New Jersey History Podcast Stay tuned for my next full-length episode, The Battle of Chestnut Neck.

In this episode, I set the stage for the new year, complain about a lot of things with which many of you can relate, and give shout outs. Please remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel, mrkbhistorynj, and email me with any questions or suggestions. A full-length episode will be coming this weekend. Shout outs are to: @theporkrollyid on Instagram for the merch information  New Jersey is the World podcast  The Mantoloking Road Ale House, Brick, NJ

Enjoy this update whilst I prepare for the first ful—episode of 2023, about The Battle of Chestnut Neck, in present-day Port Republic, NJ. Please be on the lookout for my Patreon, the earnings from which will be given to a New Jersey-based charity. Patrons will be able enjoy: episode notes, lecture notes (from my classes), extra episodes, photos, and chockablock other fun stuff. Remember to follow my MAIN YouTube channel- mrkbhistorynj (same as my Snapchat and TikTok); email me njhistorypodcast@gmail.com *Don’t forget to check out “New Jersey is the World,” a fun, entertaining, and down to earth podcast about NJ. In addition, check out The Pork Roll Yid on Instagram, and watch him try a PREC from every place in NJ. From there, you can also access his website. *In this episode, I give a shout out the the Mant Road Ale House in Brick, who has the best pizza in town. Hands down the best neighborhood place in the area. *I DO NOT GET PAID FOR MY SPECIAL MENTIONS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kyle-banner2/message

I’m dropping my New Jersey History Podcast YouTube channel, and it will be moved over to my main YouTube. There, it will have its own playlist. My goal is for my students to have access to the NJ History stuff, and my NJ History followers to see what I’m doing with my 8th grade students.  My one consolidated YouTube channel is @mrkbhistorynj

In this episode I’m “live” with one of my classes, discussing the history of Santa Claus, and his ties to New Jersey. If you haven’t already so done, listen to my episode on our connection to the Christ as Tree.  From Odin to an elf, and Thomas Nast in Morristown to the Santa shortage of 2021, come with us on a trip to discover the origins of Santa. Don’t forget to follow my socials: njhistorypodcast@gmail.com mrkbhistorynj on the TikTok  newjerseyhistorypodcast on the Snapchat The New Jersey History Podcast on the ‘Gram *UPDATE*- My New Jersey History YouTube Channel is going to be merged with my regular YouTube channel, allowing easy access for my 8th grade students, college students, podcast listeners, and the world. 

Welcome to the Christmas Season in our state of New Jersey! This was intended to be part of a series of snippets on basic Christmas tradition. Lo and behold….EVERYTHING has a tie to New Jersey! In this episode, we discuss the Christmas tree. Feel free to message me!