{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/6893f859c952cf5978d17ef6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"August in Montclair: MedievalFest, End of Summer Escapes and an $11 Million Surprise","description":"<p>As summer winds down and Montclair empties out, <a href=\"http://www.montclairpod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Montclair Pod</em></a> is here with a jam-packed Season 2 finale to help you make the most of August, whether you’re staying put or sneaking in one last getaway.</p><p><br></p><p>Co-hosts Farnoosh and Mike share their personal plans (<a href=\"/p/DNBkg5JOZR3/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pork shoulder rotisserie, anyone</a>?), surprising listener hotspots, and clever ways to spend your August locally, including music, comedy, beaches, workouts at <a href=\"https://brainandbodymethod.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brain and Body Method</a>, and <em>yes</em>…<a href=\"https://www.montclairartmuseum.org/events/events-and-programs/medievalfest\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MedievalFest.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Plus:</p><ul><li>A fire closes two Bloomfield Ave. businesses—how to help</li><li>Montclair Public Schools’ $11M budget shortfall (check out the <a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/newjersey/comments/1mejk6g/montclair_public_schools_are_11_million_in_debt/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Reddit Thread</strong></a>)</li><li>Updates on QuickChek's replacement</li><li>Montclair’s own spy scandal and true crime lore</li><li>A very sweaty trip to the astronaut-inspired fitness studio, Brain &amp; Body Method</li><li>Live music picks from Forest Hills to Iridium Jazz Club</li><li>Montclair’s pool drama—and whether you can crash Glen Ridge or Maplewood</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>EVENTS + ACTIVITIES</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.montclairartmuseum.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Art Museum's Wine &amp; Wheel</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.montclairjazzfestival.org/soundcheck-series\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Jazz Festival Soundcheck Series </strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.montclaircomedyfestival.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Comedy Festival</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://wellmonttheater.com/shows/aziz-ansari-hypothetical-tour/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Aziz Ansari at the Wellmont Theater </strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.msg.com/events-tickets/lady-gaga-madison-square-garden-august-2025/3B006279C7241990\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lady Gaga at Madison Square Garden </strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.montclairearlymusic.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MedievalFest</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h4><br></h4><h4>Websites Mentioned</h4><ul><li><a href=\" https://www.brainandbodymethod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Brain &amp; Body Method</strong></a><strong> – Mention The Montclair Pod for 3 Free Sessions</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><h4><br></h4><h4>LOCAL SPOTS &amp; DESTINATIONS</h4><ul><li>The <a href=\"https://www.thefunplex.com/east-hanover\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FunPlex Waterpark </strong></a></li><li><a href=\" https://www.montclairnjusa.org/government/departments/recreation/pools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Public Pools Info</strong></a></li></ul><h4><br></h4><h4>MUSIC VENUES &amp; BANDS</h4><ul><li><a href=\"https://foresthillsstadium.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Forest Hills Stadium</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theheadhunters.band/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Headhunters</strong></a><strong> Jazz Band </strong></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theiridium.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Iridium</strong></a><strong> NYC </strong></li></ul>","author_name":"Montclair Pod LLC"}