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Welcome to the Ridgewood Talks Podcast, serving as a voice of the village since 2017. Through this podcast we’ll introduce you to the leaders and legends in our village. We'll keep you updated on fascinating local events, we’ll dig into the towns hot topics, and more. The show is hosted by the amazing Jeanne Johnson - founder of Ridgewood Talks and Ridgewood Walks. Our goal is to create a kinder, more connected and vibrant community. The show is co-hosted by lifelong Ridgewood resident, Jordan Kaufman, and features a growing number of guest hosts to add new perspectives. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on WHO and WHAT you'd like to learn about in our beautiful hometown. Please comment on who you would like us to interview and what topics we should cover next. As always... be kind, do good… and we hope you enjoy these episodes! The show is produced by and recorded at Ignite Creator Studios, a video podcast and content strategy studio in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Recent Episodes

Ridgewood Talks Village Council Candidate Election Special with Siobhan Winograd & Evan Weitz

Joining from a studio in southern England, Host Jeanne Johnson welcomes incumbent Village Council candidates Siobhan Winograd and Evan Weitz to Ridgewood Talks for 2026 election coverage.

69 MIN

Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark on Staffing, Taxes, Housing, Water, Parking and more – Part 2

Jeanne Johnson welcomes Village Manager Keith Kazmark back to Ridgewood Talks to discuss major village updates, including a number of new hires for the village in public works, IT, cybersecurity, building and permits to improve backlogs and improve service for residents and businesses.

43 MIN

Inside the New Ridgewood Business Alliance & Special Improvement District

Host Jeanne Johnson interviews Steve Grillo (Executive Director) and Corinne Mahoney (Director of Marketing) of the new Ridgewood Business Alliance about how Ridgewood’s Special Improvement District works and what it will do for our local businesses and residents.

60 MIN

Ridgewood Updates with Village Manager Keith Kazmark: Police, Roads, Grants & Schedler Park

Jeanne Johnson welcomes back Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark to discuss current village updates

34 MIN

Meet the Artist: Eric Santoli’s Journey from Ridgewood to Monet's Garden

Welcome to Ridgewood Talks! In this episode, Jeanne Johnson sits down with the talented artist Eric Santoli, a Ridgewood High School graduate who found his passion for painting and has taken it to incredible heights. Eric shares his journey from studying fine art at the University of Pennsylvania to completing his MFA at the Florence Academy of Art.

43 MIN