On weekends, the music comes out to play and so do I. I have the best job in the world, playing Jersey’s Favorite Hits, and I’ve been doing it for more than 20 years here on New Jersey 101.5. You can catch me on Friday nights from 7 p.m. to midnight as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have jokes, traffic, weather and great music. One of the great things I love to do is remote broadcasts and appearances. We go all over New Jersey for more fun and I get to meet the people that enjoy the show and our fine station. I live true to my motto: “Livin’ Large and Lovin’ Life.” Who has more fun than me?
Big Joe Henry
Are your charity dollars being used responsibly?
There was a story in the news this weekend about the CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa that was charged with embezzling funds. The former CEO was arrested on felony charges alleging that she stole tens of thousands of dollars...
Big Joe Henry celebrates 24 years at New Jersey 101.5
National DJ Day was this week. I’ve never been a fan of the term DJ but I have always been a big fan of the job. I’ve had my turn at other jobs...
Big Joe Henry’s Authentic Gumbo Recipe
Back in December of 2005, the year that Hurricane Katrina hit, I took a group of the most terrific people I know, which included my comrades from New Jersey 101.5, The Rock and Roll Music Fund and some great volunteers, down to the Gulf Coast...
Rutgers, Seton Hall basketball face possible mid-season shutdown
With a new presidential administration comes a stronger concern and willingness to fight the virus head on and bury it for good.
Big Joe does the math on the lottery’s $1.5 billion up for grabs
Nobody won the Powerball or Mega Million lotteries this weekend. The combined possible winnings for the two lottery games is a staggering $1.5 billion...
Stress during the pandemic — there’s help for you
We often don't acknowledge the stress that we are going through in our daily lives and perhaps that's even more true during this pandemic.
You might be surprised who wrote your favorite song
I was looking at the music charts and this weekend Susanna Hoffs from the Bangles is celebrating a birthday, she turns 61 this weekend. Susanna, if you remember, sings lead on the hit Manic Monday...
Colin Hay, a man at work — Big Joe talks to the man
I have the best job in the world! I get to play great music and occasionally I get to talk with some of the best musicians, entertainers and sports figures...
National Fig Newton Day — Big Joe wants it to be a national holiday
January 16 is national Fig Newton Day. It’s a national holiday. I love Fig Newtons but just to be politically correct Nabisco, the company that makes these...
Big Joe Henry’s Cacio e Pepe Recipe
This has become one of my favorite dishes and probably one of the simplest dishes to make for a great dinner party or family dinner. I first came across this dish at a Jersey Shore restaurant...