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 Â
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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
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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
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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: @mapsopodsoÂ
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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
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!
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