Jersey Oddcast

Jersey Oddcast

Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast, a podcast about what’s odd, unique and fiercely local featuring three longtime Jersey-based former colleagues: Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel Donio and Gina Rullo. Whether it’s about Hammonton, throughout Atlantic County, South Jersey, New Jersey and more, we’ll be talking about the odd topics that interest you. It’s like pulling up a chair at a local restaurant and listening in on a conversation filled with the odd, the interesting, the funny and the thoughtful. Enjoy the show!

Episodes

January 13, 2026 74 mins

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Welcome back to The Jersey Oddcast — where local news meets a little chaos, a lot of commentary, and just enough odd to keep things interesting.

We’re officially back for Season Two, and somehow New Jersey didn’t get any less weird while we were gone. In fact… it may have leaned in.

Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo here and we’re diving into council updates, school news, road projects, li...

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Welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast—where South Jersey news meets local chaos, strong opinions, and the occasional useful piece of information. I’m Gina Rullo, joined by Joseph F. Berenato and Gabriel J. Donio, and we’ve got a packed rundown this week.

We’re talking a busy week for the Hammonton School District, updates from Hammonton Town Council, economic development news from Egg Harbor City, and yes—another...

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December 16, 2025 71 mins

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Welcome back to The Jersey Oddcast — your weekly dose of chaos, commentary, and community.

Now before we dive in, you may notice something… different. Quieter. Less Donio coughing. That’s because Gabe is out sick today — resting, recovering, and hopefully not doom-scrolling the news we’re about to cover.

But don’t worry, Oddball Nation — when one Donio taps out, another steps in. His brother John is here wit...

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December 9, 2025 69 mins

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Welcome back to The Jersey Oddcast — the only show where the news is local, the commentary is questionable, and somehow… we always end up talking about food.

I’m Gina Rullo, here with Joseph F. Berenato and Gabriel J. Donio, and we’ve got a full holiday-season roundup for you today. We’re talking everything from the Chamber Holiday Party and Winter Fest to tree lightings, Lidia Bastianich, and even a law off...

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December 2, 2025 72 mins

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Welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast — our first episode of December and a packed one at that. We cannot wait for you to hear our interview with Hammonton Fire Department First Lieutenant and Public Information Officer Joe Lizza. He is such a fantastic representative for the department, and we’ve got an incredible conversation lined up for you.

But before we get to Joe, let’s introduce ourselves. It’s the Jers...

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November 25, 2025 67 mins

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Happy Thanksgiving week, Oddball Nation! 🦃 You’re tuned in to the Jersey Oddcast — the show where local news meets a little chaos, a lot of commentary, and just the right amount of cranberry sauce.

This week, we’re celebrating Hammonton’s Teachers of the Year, diving into some State Parole Board news, hearing about a Vineland dog making national headlines, and of course, checking out what’s happening around...

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November 18, 2025 65 mins

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Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast

With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo

 

Vineland Settles Lawsuit

Buena Vista Man Sentenced

Vineland Teacher Allegedly Sent Disturbing Messages

Coming Soon Downtown Hammonton

Letters to Santa

Vineland Convention Center

American Education Week

Small Business Saturday           

Dine Out on Thanksgiving

Vets-giving

Thanksgiving Football

HPD Food and Toy Drive

Ho...

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November 11, 2025 69 mins

Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast

With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo

 

Election Results

New Wawa

SJA Discovery Night

Haluwasa Celebration

Pumpkin Recycling

Farmers’ Almanac

Magical Theater in Vineland

Vehicle Break-ins Reported

EHC Historical Society & Vineland Historical Society Evens

Thanksgiving Food Memories

Diners and Gravy

Career Fair for Young Adults

Snuggle Tree

Community Calendar

Odd Poll

Oddcast Odd...

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November 4, 2025 68 mins

Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast

With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo

 

TD Bank Closures

Ancora Patient Lost and Found

Veterans Day Events

EHC Park Now Open

EHC Climate Program

ACUA Hazardous Waste Collection

No Shave November

Council Update

SJA HoF

Buena Vista Toy Drive

Visible Changes Around Town

American Legion Changes & KoC Veterans Breakfast

Food Assistance

Community Calendar

Odd Poll

Oddcast Oddfact

 

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October 28, 2025 67 mins

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Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast

With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo

 

 

Election Day is Near

Fall Back

Suspect Sought in Winslow

Halloween Trick or Treat

Halloween Trick or Treat Memories

HSH November Meeting

Hammonton Airport RFP

All Saints/Souls Day

Green Day

Folsom’s Last E-Waste Day November 8 (Gabe)

New App for Atlantic County Library (Joe)

Winslow Twp Coat Drive

Community Calendar

Odd...

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October 21, 2025 58 mins

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Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast — where small-town stories meet big personalities!

 

This week, we’re talking about everything from family businesses closing their doors to new ones opening in Vineland — including a beer spot that’s about to make a splash. We’ll tell you where you can safely drop off old medications, what’s new on Landis Avenue, and why Hammonton’s gearing up for another Halloween Parade you won’t...

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October 14, 2025 59 mins

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It’s Italian Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating Hammonton-style! This week, we’re joined by Alyssa Mascioli Vega — proud Saint Joe graduate, small business owner, mom of two, and publicity chair of the Mother Cabrini Lodge. We talk family, faith, food, and the art of blending Italian and Puerto Rican traditions — from Sunday sauce to Three Kings Day.

We’ll also touch on the latest local news, the resilience of ...

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October 7, 2025 97 mins

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From Vineland to Hammonton and everywhere in between — this week’s Jersey Oddcast covers it all.

We’ve got the latest on a tragic homicide investigation in Vineland, the launch of a new commuter bus linking Vineland and Atlantic City, and updates on local high school football coaching changes.

We’ll talk fall festivals, Egg Harbor City’s First Responders Day, early voting, and the Batsto Country Living Fair — plus...

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September 30, 2025 89 mins

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From council updates and band competitions… to Atco Lake plans, yard sales, and even Hammonton Lake debates — this week’s Jersey Oddcast has it all. We’ll also cover Veterans Smile Day, college rankings, Hamm-o-ween, and take a ride down memory lane with WRDR radio.

 

This is the Jersey Oddcast — local news with a twist — with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo. Let’s get into it.

 

With Joseph F...

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September 23, 2025 83 mins

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From West Nile warnings and the latest scams hitting New Jersey… to litter challenges, job fairs, and even a few fall festivals — we’ve got it all covered. Plus, an Odd Fact about a Jersey girl who drove her way into history.

This is the Jersey Oddcast — local news with a twist — with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo. Buckle up, Oddballs, because here we go!

 

Welcome to the Jersey O...

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September 16, 2025 80 mins

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From town hall updates to billion-dollar AI deals, Hammonton traditions to recycled art, zombies to grandparents — yes, you heard that right — we’ve got a little bit of everything this week. Plus, we’ll break down why you should compost, where to get your flu shot, and how Vineland just landed a global tech powerhouse. Stick with us for chaos, commentary, and community… because someone’s gotta do it.

 

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September 9, 2025 76 mins

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Welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast — with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo.

This week, we’re talking about Hammonton’s changing downtown — with Bruno’s Auto Parts closing after 96 years and Fruta Mex looking for a buyer. We’ve got traffic headaches, job openings, and a special OddFact that proves time itself was shaped by a Jersey guy. Plus, Sons of Italy past president Nick LaGuardia joi...

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September 2, 2025 99 mins

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You’ve found the Jersey Oddcast — with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo. This week we’re talking traffic that never moves, scams that move too fast, and a Vineland arrest that stopped everything in its tracks. Rowan’s making big headlines, Hammonton’s back-to-school nights are here. Plus, we have bats in trees, your Oddcast Oddfact and an Odd Poll to make you think and so much more. Let’s...

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August 26, 2025 84 mins

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Welcome back, Oddballs! It’s another jam packed episode of the Jersey Oddcast with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo. And you know what that means — buckle up, because in South Jersey we’ve got more detours than a GPS meltdown, back-to-school chaos than a Staples in August, and yes, more twists than the corn maze at the Red Barn Farm. Don’t worry though — Joe, Gabe, and I are here to make ...

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August 19, 2025 102 mins

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“Welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast — where South Jersey never sleeps, even if it sometimes feels a little empty. With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio and me Gina Rullo, bringing you another week of chaos, commentary, and community.

 

This week, we’re flying high with news about a new airline at AC Airport, digging into mysteries from Oak Grove, remembering the founder of Conte’s Pasta, and talking festiv...

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