Bury Me In NJ

The Letting Go with Joe Holtaway

Welcome back to Season 6 of the Bury Me in New Jersey podcast; we’re talking with musicians about grief, music, and how we can imagine and build a more liberated world. In today’s episode, I had the great pleasure of chatting with folk singer-songwriter Joe Holtaway. During out conversation, Joe talks about the Artists Supporting Palestine collective, experiencing censorship, building interconnectedness, and much more. Stick around after the interview to hear an excerpt from Joe’s song “The Letting Go,” and you can hear the full song on his album, Warmth of the Ages. Show Links * The next Gaza Grief and Action Circle [https://www.instagram.com/p/DRAinm2jVDY/] will take place online Tuesday, November 25th from 7:30–9:00 pm GMT (2:30–4:00 pm EST). If you’re interested in an evening of singing and solidarity, please reach out to Joe. ➜ [https://www.instagram.com/joeholtaway/] * Joe’s website ➜ [https://joeholtaway.com/] * Joe’s music on Bandcamp ➜ [https://joeholtaway.bandcamp.com/] * Artists Supporting Palestine website ➜ [https://www.artistssupportingpalestine.org/] Credits + Gratitude Bury Me in New Jersey is recorded in Hammonton, New Jersey and the theme music is from the song Grief on Repeat by my band, new harm. The podcast was edited by our head of operations, Katel LeDû. To stay connected with us, head over to burymeinnj.com [http://burymeinnj.com]. Get full access to Bury Me in New Jersey at burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe [https://burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Last One: A conversation with Noel Petrie and Joseph Gough

Hi everyone. Bradley here, the new host of the Bury Me in New Jersey podcast. Welcome back for the second episode of our sixth season where we’re talking with musicians about grief, music, and how we can imagine and build a more liberated world. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Noel Petrie (vocals) and Joseph Gough (guitar & vocals) of the Philadelphia hardcore punk band Disappearances. In the interview, Noel and Joseph talk about their newest album, Harrowgate, and how grief is a unifying theme throughout the record. We also discuss how the punk scene has the potential to be a welcoming community and refuge in a world filled with so much suffering and oppression. Stick around after the interview to hear an excerpt from “The Last One” by Disappearances. You can hear the full song on their album Harrowgate (released in Janaury 2025 on Council Records). Upcoming shows: Tickets to see Disappearances with Open City, The HIRS Collective, and Taurus Judge at the FUC in Philadelphia on 11/23/25 ➜ [https://r5productions.com/event/open-city/the-first-unitarian-church/] See Disappearances with KNUB, Hover, and Applied Knowledge at the Moose Lodge in West Chester, PA on 12/13/25 ➜ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DQVVYw1DzkF/?hl=en] Tickets to see Disappearances with Dead F*****g Last and All Torn Up! at KFN in Philadelphia on 1/17/26 ➜ [https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/81117317/dead-f*****g-last-all-torn-updisappearances-philadelphia-kung-fu-necktie?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac7uYxkQym7T9pqvvJqwCufC4zRB8Ah7mJgRZLAtnWgyG3G65Gq6sTTpesj0g_aem_MGah_sJfzA3aPLvKtLZ2zQ] Links to purchase Harrowgate and a benefit compilation: Purchase Harrowgate ➜ [https://disappearanceshc.bandcamp.com/album/harrowgate] Yes Liberation: A Benefit for Mutual Aid in Gaza ➜ [https://thedissidents.bandcamp.com/album/yes-liberation-a-benefit-for-mutual-aid-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafmXDFaO__xlQaYXIr1r0CRruoazJDxkI0ueFQpHJ0GyhjTSjCYn1xhaPoGuA_aem_pfINxGhsypLA96PKQr8Yxg] Credits + Gratitude Bury Me in New Jersey is recorded in Hammonton, New Jersey and it is edited by our head of operations, Katel LeDu. Our theme music is from the song Grief on Repeat by my band, New Harm. If you’d like to keep up to date with other work we’re doing to support Bury Me, please consider subscribing to our Substack at burymeinnj.com. It’s absolutely free to read our content, though we do offer paid membership options which help us to continue producing more grief content. Until next time Get full access to Bury Me in New Jersey at burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe [https://burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Immigrant Songs: A conversation with Greg Saunier

Hi everyone, this is Bradley writing, and I’m the new host of the Bury Me in New Jersey podcast. Many thanks to Sara, my wife and the creator of Bury Me in New Jersey, for giving me the opportunity to take over the podcast for a bit. Sara is busy working on the next volume of Mourning Papers, our literary magazine focused on grief, joy, resistance, and New Jersey. You can learn more and stay up to date about forthcoming volumes by signing up for our email list at mourningpapers.com [http://mourningpapers.com]. I’m super excited to be in conversation with musicians for the next string of episodes. I’ll be talking with guests about how grief moves through music, art, and collective action, and how those creative expressions help us imagine and build a more liberated world. In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Saunier, drummer of the band Deerhoof. This chat carries the message that by experiencing our grief instead of avoiding it, we can grow closer, care more about each other, and experience joy and freedom that might otherwise be inaccessible. Stick around after the interview to hear an excerpt from Deerhoof’s track, “Immigrant Songs.” You can hear the full song on their album Noble and Godlike in Ruin (released in April 2025). And if you’re in the Philly/NJ area, come see us at the Philly Zine Fest on Saturday November 1st. The fest runs from 11am–5pm at Mitten Hall (1913 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122). We’ll have Volume 1 of Mourning Papers and other zines and stickers available. Until next time. Read Greg’s writing ➜ [https://deerhoof.website/blog/] Check out info about Deerhoof’s upcoming tour in Japan ➜ [https://deerhoof.website/tour/] Listen to Chris Hedges confront the NJ State Assembly on dangerous antisemitism bill ➜ [https://youtu.be/ky5811p43-I?si=riHGhUbN3K8CEFG8] Get full access to Bury Me in New Jersey at burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe [https://burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Lord Let Me Die In Essex County

Today’s episode centers on one of our key pillars, New Jersey—a theme we’ve returned to often but haven’t yet devoted an entire episode to. And who better to talk about Jersey with than Kerri Sullivan, a writer, librarian, and the creator of Jersey Collective [https://www.instagram.com/jerseycollective/]—a multifaceted project that has documented and celebrated New Jersey history, happenings, and voices for well over a decade. I’ve been following Jersey Collective for several years on Instagram, watching how it began with weekly takeovers where different people shared their perspectives on the state and highlighted the places and things that mattered most to them here. More recently, it has evolved to include some awesome New Jersey-themed products and artistic collaborations that highlight local designers and celebrate everything that makes our state feel so intrinsically Jersey. In that time, Kerri has also curated and edited New Jersey Fan Club: Artists and Writers Celebrate the Garden State [https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/new-jersey-fan-club/9781978825604/], an anthology of personal essays, interviews, and comics from both emerging and established voices reflecting their relationship with New Jersey. During our conversation, we talk about what inspired her to start the Jersey Collective, how she navigates the balance between staying true to her creative vision while maintaining a large, engaged audience, and the importance of making space to create for the sake of creating, even when it might not be what people expect. And, inevitably, we get into the often debated regions of our small state. Spoiler alert, we both firmly believe in Central Jersey. Listen to [https://chrisgethard.bandcamp.com/album/lord-let-me-die-in-essex-county]Lord Let Me Die In Essex County [https://chrisgethard.bandcamp.com/album/lord-let-me-die-in-essex-county]➜ [https://chrisgethard.bandcamp.com/album/lord-let-me-die-in-essex-county] Check out Jersey Collection online ➜ [https://www.jerseycollective.org/about] About Kerri Sullivan Kerri Sullivan is a writer, librarian, and the creator of Jersey Collective [http://www.instagram.com/jerseycollective], a multifaceted project about New Jersey. Through that project, she puts out a monthly newsletter [https://jerseycollective.substack.com/archive]. She’s also the editor of New Jersey Fan Club: Artists & Writers Celebrate the Garden State [https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/new-jersey-fan-club/9781978825604?fbclid=IwAR19mFEQFeREqKzHLc71qFBKMkHyCL4B2h--CI7uWauNbLR8UVrCzNVXKpI] (Rutgers University Press). Her writing has appeared on McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Catapult, The Rumpus, NJ Indy, and elsewhere. Learn more about Kerri ➜ [https://www.kerrisullivan.com/] Follow Kerri and Jersey Collective ➜ [https://www.instagram.com/jerseycollective/] Credits + Gratitude Bury Me in New Jersey is recorded in Hammonton, NJ, with the help of our sound guy Nick Rumaczyk, head mensch and husband Bradley Nussbaum, and operations chief Katel LeDu. Our theme music is Grief on Repeat by New Harm—you’re getting an exclusive first listen here, and their debut EP is coming soon! Finally, a heartfelt thank you to our Kickstarter backers who made this season possible: Anjanette R., Sergey K., Molly E., Kim H., Erin and Bill H., Fluffy Farms, Lauren L., Fairacres Organic Produce, Holly, Stacy G., Sam J., Kerrie, and Colleen C. We are endlessly grateful for your support. If you’d like to keep up to date with the other work we’re doing to support Bury Me, please consider subscribing to our Substack at burymeinnj.com [http://burymeinnj.com/]. It’s absolutely free to read our content, though we do offer paid membership options which help us to continue producing more grief content. Get full access to Bury Me in New Jersey at burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe [https://burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

An Italian Scholar Sets the Record Straight on Columbus

As someone with family ties to Italian roots, I’ve long been familiar with the often contentious pride that centers around Columbus Day. While some Italian Americans see this time as a much-deserved recognition for our contributions to this country, others see it as upholding a violent colonial narrative, in addition to being an inaccurate representation of the Italian contribution to our society. We spoke about this topic at great length during my interview with Steve Cerulli [https://www.burymeinnj.com/p/stornelli-desilio-story-of-the-exiles], a PhD student at Fordham University whose work focuses on the Italian diaspora to the United States. His research dives into themes like assimilation, settler colonialism, and Italy’s role in supporting colonialism abroad. In addition to his doctoral work, Steve is a researcher at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute and teaches at Haas’s Community College of the City University of New York. In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, we decided to create a mini episode focused on this specific topic that arose during our conversation, to give people a chance to hear more information about why, for many Italian Americans like me, Columbus does not feel like the essential representation of our people or our culture. Also, I’d like to announce an initiative taking place in New Jersey that more accurately celebrates the radical traditions of our culture in hopes of establishing inclusive community for all. Welcoming the Ancestors: Tomato Pie, Percussion, and Petitions [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcoming-the-ancestors-tomato-pie-percussion-and-petitions-tickets-1761447710519?aff=oddtdtcreator]—a Mama Leeds Collective [https://www.mamaleeds.com/] event—is and an intimate gathering of food, music, and ancestral connection hosted by Bury Me in New Jersey. Learn more and grab your spot ➜ [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcoming-the-ancestors-tomato-pie-percussion-and-petitions-tickets-1761447710519?aff=oddtdtcreator] About Steve Cerulli Steve Cerulli is working on a PhD at Fordham University [https://www.fordham.edu/academics/departments/history/graduate-program/current-history-graduate-students/stephen-j-cerulli/] in the Modern History track. He is a researcher at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY. He sits on the board of the American Italian Cultural Roundtable, Italian Enclaves Historical Society, Casa Lago Press, and the Giovanni Schiavo Series. He is interested in the development of historic and international Italian identities, transatlantic fascism and anti-fascism, and anarchist and socialist thought and movements within the Italian diaspora. Follow Steve on Instagram ➜ [https://www.instagram.com/stevecerulli/] Learn more about this episode’s (song) title [https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stornelli_d%27esilio#:~:text=Stornelli%20d'esilio%20(conosciuta%20anche,italiano%20Pietro%20Gori%20nel%201895.&text=si%20va%20senza%20rimpianti%20n%C3%A9%20paura.&text=fummo%20d'ogni%20nazione%20messi%20al%20bando.&text=noi%20troveremo%20schiere%20di%20fratelli] and listen to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOh-u6LpKJo]Stornelli D’esilio [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOh-u6LpKJo] ➜ Credits + Gratitude Bury Me in New Jersey is recorded in Hammonton, NJ, with the help of our sound guy Nick Rumaczyk, head mensch and husband Bradley Nussbaum, and operations chief Katel LeDu. Our theme music is Grief on Repeat by New Harm—you’re getting an exclusive first listen here, and their debut EP is coming soon! Finally, a heartfelt thank you to our Kickstarter backers who made this season possible: Anjanette R., Sergey K., Molly E., Kim H., Erin and Bill H., Fluffy Farms, Lauren L., Fairacres Organic Produce, Holly, Stacy G., Sam J., Kerrie, and Colleen C. We are endlessly grateful for your support. If you’d like to keep up to date with the other work we’re doing to support Bury Me, please consider subscribing to our Substack at burymeinnj.com [http://burymeinnj.com/]. It’s absolutely free to read our content, though we do offer paid membership options which help us to continue producing more grief content. Get full access to Bury Me in New Jersey at burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe [https://burymeinnewjersey.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]