Through The Glass
Through The Glass
Podcast Description
Through The Glass takes a closer look at art & culture in and around Monmouth County, NJ as well as the state as a whole. Join us from the basement studios where we mix it up with the area’s most unique personalities, trading stories, sharing information, and chewing the fat.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on various themes including local art movements, community culture, and personal stories from influential figures in the arts scene. Episodes may cover topics like the impact of gentrification on local artists, as exemplified by discussions with figures such as Jenn Hampton about her work with initiatives like the Wooden Walls Project and Parlor Gallery, which reflect the evolving landscape of Asbury Park.

Through The Glass takes a closer look at art & culture in and around Monmouth County, NJ as well as the state as a whole. Join us from the basement studios where we mix it up with the area’s most unique personalities, trading stories, sharing information, and chewing the fat.
Russ Montelbano of North Jersey Kustoms, in Paramus NJ, is a career restorer and lover of cars produced in the first half the 20th century. A fixture on the car scene since he was a teenager, Russ has turned countless cars into works of art. He combines a love of Americana autos, punk and rockabilly music, and blue collar ethos into an authentic artistic expression.
Russ spoke with the guys about how he came to fix his first car, how music and culture impact the car experience, and his visits to Asbury Park.
Russ Montelbano is a custom car builder and painter with North Jersey Kustoms.
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