NEW JERSEY: “I'm Not Even Supposed To Be Here Today!” - I Visit The Iconic “Clerks” Movie Location

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  • Опубліковано 14 гру 2024

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  • @penngrey
    @penngrey Рік тому +24

    I just watched that movie Clerks ! Freakin hilarious ! I would have never known that movie even existed. Thanks bro !

  • @MsGrammy57
    @MsGrammy57 Рік тому +10

    Glad you liked our little town, I live two blocks from The QuickStop!

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  Рік тому +1

      It's beautiful. I honestly didn't expect it. I've seen "Clerks" many times, and the Quick Stop looks run down in the movie, so I assumed the area around the store would be run down as well. I was wrong.

    • @tina74166
      @tina74166 Рік тому +4

      @MsGrammy57, HI, so nice to meet a neighbor here! Stayed with a friend in Leonardo( so pretty there), then lived in Highlands for 4 years, but mainly from Long Branch & Eatontown, is where I am now. 🙂Just wanted to say Hi, and so happy that Joey did come to the Jersey Shore & so quickly too--after I mentioned it 2 days ago!!! Thanks Joey! 😁😁

  • @mgm8822
    @mgm8822 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for visiting New Jersey. Please come back as we have many beautiful places to see. We are not just the smokestacks next to the turnpike and Newark airport. We have a lot of beautiful towns, cities, and forest land.

  • @anneshoemaker-magdaleno-br9ww
    @anneshoemaker-magdaleno-br9ww Рік тому +31

    Dear Joey, I’m sorry for your family loss. Losing a relative close or distant is painful and reminds us of our own mortality. I listened to your ending statement and heard you were heading towards Michigan. I was born in Pontiac 74 years ago, and have watched what happened there on your videos, but I was wondering if you could visit Manistee Michigan where I uses to visit my Grandparents many years ago. It was a small sleepy town years ago with beautiful old houses. Thank you for all your wonderful videos, and all the work you put into gathering information, history, and statistics on every city you visit. You are helping all of us see America as it really is for the first time. I love your wonderful narratives and beautiful videos. Sincerely, Annie

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  Рік тому +8

      Since you asked so nicely I'll have to. I'll put it on my list. :)

    • @anneshoemaker-magdaleno-br9ww
      @anneshoemaker-magdaleno-br9ww Рік тому +6

      Dear Joey, I worked as a professional artist all my life, and I sculpted signage for Trump Plaza, sculpted the original ceiling panels for The Mirage in Vegas, sculpted a6 foot tall Ronald McDonald statue for Hong Kong’s first Ronald McDonald House, and designed Ronald McDonald Murals all over the world. I tell you this because I really appreciate how you show us all the various sculpture you encounter such as the bronze horses and Jockeys in Kentucky, the president statues in all the states, the gorgeous murals in the state capitals, the wonderfully eclectic Alley Murals, the Wizard of Oz murals, statues of Toto, and too many more to mention. You are a Renaissance Man who loves history, beautiful architecture, art, design, beautiful homes from all eras, lovely landscapes, and rural America. Plus you are kind when it comes to poverty and those less fortunate. Thank you for always zooming in on sculptures, corbels, capital, friezes, and sculptural details on old buildings! You would love to have old signage for your future man cave, and I would love to be taking molds of the one of a kind sculpted details on those deserted buildings that are disintegrating all over America. Many were done by European Stone masons who immigrated here in the 19th Century, and we will never see work like that again. I’ve gone on too long, but I totally appreciate all your hard work, and will continue to watch and learn! Thank you, Sincerely… Annie

  • @alexandralovesgoats3360
    @alexandralovesgoats3360 Рік тому +9

    Clerks is one of my favorite movies too! 😂. Very nice houses in Leonardo. I’m glad you got to visit the Quick Stop. Thank you for taking us along! Red Bank is gorgeous ! Enjoyed this video - trip down memory lane. Condolences regarding your uncle.

  • @katsiduzynski488
    @katsiduzynski488 Рік тому +12

    Just sat down at my desk, watching your great series! Sorry to hear of the family loss in OK. Glad to know you were able to get back and help with that. Your continued travels , no matter when you are going to point a to b & beyond,
    are always enjoyed by us here. Take care, hugx to you and Nicole & family.

  • @PECOSO0
    @PECOSO0 Рік тому +4

    You really need to hit Cape May, I grew up in the area

  • @barbarathompson7983
    @barbarathompson7983 Рік тому +1

    Sorry for your loss. will keep you all in prayer.

  • @maxtwersky9124
    @maxtwersky9124 Рік тому +3

    I live in Monroe Township, NJ about 40 min away from where you are. Just at Belmar Beach Sunday. Great weekend for it

  • @billstill1794
    @billstill1794 Рік тому +1

    Thought I knew the Jersey shore but never heard of these towns - maybe been through them though if they are somewhere off North Route 9... Didn't know those movies you speak of either... I always went to LBI - Surf City, Barnegat Light, & Beach Haven in central Jersey shore.

  • @catlover614
    @catlover614 Рік тому +6

    I really enjoyed this video, as always. I'm very happy that you got to visit the Quick Stop, very exciting for you, and the t-shirt is awesome !! There are some lovely homes in Leonardo, and it was beautiful weather for exploring. I'm so sorry for your family loss. Take care. Thank you so much.❤

  • @rockb
    @rockb Рік тому +3

    I feel sorry for your loss. Thank you for letting us part of your and Nicoles journey, Joe

  • @misterrickschannel2238
    @misterrickschannel2238 Рік тому +4

    On your way through again, swing by my home town, Jamestown, NY. We were a major furniture manufacturing city with a population of 45,155 in 1930. Currently around 28,300-ish. I grew up here, and I worked for Jamestown City School District for 25 years, retiring as Head Custodian in one of the elementary school last September. We have our issues, as with pretty much any city/town, but I love it here and will never leave.

  • @edwardpincus
    @edwardpincus Рік тому +3

    “Quick stop,” yes! yes! yes!

  • @Laura-nm3rn
    @Laura-nm3rn Рік тому +2

    That move is great and I’m happy to see you nerding out. I would be too. My condolences about your uncle.

  • @jimjustice581
    @jimjustice581 Рік тому +1

    Very nice views! Thanks for sharing them. 👍

  • @pinkywilliams8063
    @pinkywilliams8063 Рік тому +3

    Sorry to hear of your Uncle's passing, may he rest in peace. Will have to watch the movie now for sure... Thanks for sharing, really enjoy learning about America's towns, cities & even the hole in the wall places.

  • @olinwright7628
    @olinwright7628 Рік тому +2

    Been on Vacation ready to dive into these. Thanks Spoda!

  • @WayneSummey
    @WayneSummey 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the scene of you indulging in seeing something you loved. Here we are as grown old people ( assume you N' Nic grandparent age) getting stuff like its the 1970's again. Would like to see you guys get a bar somewhere. Joe N Nic's divebar saloon.

  • @andrewward5891
    @andrewward5891 Рік тому +5

    Great to see the iconic Quik Stop and Secret Stash. The town reminds me of the city in Connecticut we lived in the late 70s. Solid middle class communities full of commuters working in NYC.

    • @TOCC50
      @TOCC50 Рік тому

      Cut a right into New England

  • @oldcald1
    @oldcald1 5 місяців тому

    My hometown, Red Bank. Lived the first 22 years or so in that wonderful place. In Florida since 1992. Haven’t been home since 2017. I thoroughly enjoyed watching someone “discover” the little town I live. The Heart of Monmouth County. Home also to Clarence Clemons (E Street Band) and Melanie (70’s pop star). Thank you!!

  • @markr8796
    @markr8796 Рік тому +2

    Never knew about Clerks! Need to watch it! Sorry to hear of your uncle’s passing. Stay safe! Looking forward to seeing you and Nicole on your next adventures.

  • @HaveKayaksWillTravel
    @HaveKayaksWillTravel Рік тому +8

    I love Kevin Smith. I was part of his following since I was a kid. Clerks, Mall rats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob and I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting. Very cool video location Joey, thanks for taking us along with you.

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  Рік тому +1

      I think we may be from a specific generation that loves that movie. :)

  • @uphightrucker6801
    @uphightrucker6801 Рік тому +1

    Bec. of your vlog I got to watch the Clerks -- brings back the 90's vibe in me. Thanks

  • @J.C.Ky.ridgerunner1955
    @J.C.Ky.ridgerunner1955 Рік тому

    I'm sorry for your loss. Glad you got to visit the quick stop. You deserve things like that in life. You're a good man. Thanks for your videos. I enjoy them very much.

  • @george.h5530
    @george.h5530 Рік тому +1

    Sorry for your loss may you and your family find peace and solitude in prayer 🙏🏻

  • @rodcollins3958
    @rodcollins3958 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Joey
    I always look forward to seeing your videos

  • @digitalsmithy
    @digitalsmithy Рік тому +1

    When you go to the UP of MI you MUST check out Marquette and Presque Isle (in Marquette). There will be a turn off with a parking lot as you make your way around the Isle. The attraction there is referred to as the black rocks and you have to check it out! really beautiful.

  • @joehildreth4227
    @joehildreth4227 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video. I used to live in Leonardo before I relocated to Texas. Went to visit in January. I used to see clerks being made at night when I would come home from work. Lived in Red bank at one point too.

  • @thullraven1
    @thullraven1 Рік тому +5

    I haven't lived in NJ in decades. I was born and raised in Newark and the surrounding area. The area I grew up in was rough, but I have some good memories. A lot of them involve my times down the shore. That said, I'll never move back there and don't go there frequently. My main reason for returning to visit has been gone since 2019. That's when my Dad died.

  • @nestleigh1
    @nestleigh1 Рік тому +2

    Clerks 1 and 2 and Dogma were awesome..... haven't see 3 yet

  • @patm5594
    @patm5594 Рік тому +1

    Can't wait until you come here to Minnesota. I90 in Southern Minnesota has a lot of small towns to visit.

  • @happytadaa
    @happytadaa Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel. We drive up the NJ once a year from Amarillo to see family. Always visit Red Bank for the secret stash.

  • @wol_ves
    @wol_ves Рік тому +1

    Really looking forward to seeing where you head next. Thank you again for doing this for us!

  • @lindadavis1631
    @lindadavis1631 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the trip .See you next time.👍👍💕

  • @gaylordfrancisco8928
    @gaylordfrancisco8928 Рік тому +1

    My sincerest condolences to you and your family. God speed

  • @nicoleclark2985
    @nicoleclark2985 Рік тому +2

    I am a clerks fan too. Just want to say thank you for your videos it means a lot I feel like I'm with you at times . Also a fan follower of yours 😊

  • @JohnMiller-mmuldoor
    @JohnMiller-mmuldoor Рік тому +2

    As long as you are in New Jersey, you might as well check out Camden in the South. The Gary Indiana of the East Coast.

  • @DesertMav
    @DesertMav Рік тому +4

    Sorry to hear about the loss. My family had a few emergencies recently, but thankfully, things are going well now. Most of my family was born and raised in NJ. My father grew up in Bayonne, NJ which is northern NJ and my mother wound up growing up near the NJ Shore near Asbury Park. I also have some family that came from Freehold, NJ as well. My only family members left in NJ are my uncle near the PA line and my cousin that moved to Asbury Park some years back. I do have some great memories of visiting my uncle in central NJ and always enjoyed driving around the parts where my family came from.

    • @gms9655
      @gms9655 Рік тому +2

      NJ gets a bad rap mainly cause of the bigger cities. The smaller towns & suburbs are nice. So is most of the NJ shore. Born in Red Bank. Thank's for the video.

  • @JohnMarcovich-nj8wh
    @JohnMarcovich-nj8wh 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow this is so cool!!!! Great vid idea man!!

  • @AirborneAnt
    @AirborneAnt Рік тому +2

    Can’t wait to see the new trip vids!!!!!

  • @cherienafo7676
    @cherienafo7676 Рік тому +1

    OZ// Thanks Joey- for another adventure. Enjoyed seeing you so into the Clerks thingo !! and the town etc, as usual. I,ll BE lookin for the next one !! - as always. Safe travels man.

  • @dennisromero4757
    @dennisromero4757 Рік тому +1

    Of all ur post, this is far and away my favorite one. I too am a Kevin Smith fan, Dogma was my fav. The town and all was cool but to see the STORE was the best. Thanks! I mentioned Mystic Pizza in one of your video because I had pizza there n saw the movie. But this is better. Next time I go to NY, I'm going to have to stop by this place.

  • @teresap268
    @teresap268 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @vernafairleigh7566
    @vernafairleigh7566 Рік тому +4

    I enjoyed this video as always, and you've given me a new and more positive view of NJ. If you are going to be in Nebraska think about some places in the panhandle like Rushville, Hay Springs, and Chadron. They are off the beaten path and in my view point rather neat.

  • @viazel2796
    @viazel2796 Рік тому +1

    My condolences to you and your family 🕊️❤🙏🏽
    Today I will watch the movie and be safe! Thank you 👑

  • @groove9tube
    @groove9tube Рік тому +1

    I met Snooki from TV show Jersey Shore at a street fair in Red Bank. She now owns a boutique in Madison NJ.

  • @barblenzen2198
    @barblenzen2198 Рік тому +1

    Another great video joe, will have to watch the movie sounds great would also like to give my condolences on the loss of your uncle god bless to you and your family

  • @ReconPro
    @ReconPro Рік тому +9

    Have a great week everyone!

  • @countryfinds
    @countryfinds Рік тому +1

    JBJ Soul Kitchen is in Red Bank, went there in 2020 with my bestie, it was our bucket list trip before she passed.. Huge Bon Jovi fans awesome food!

  • @Vondracar
    @Vondracar Рік тому +3

    Man this was awesome! Well all your videos are awesome, but it's not everyday someone films the Quick Stop. Love your videos thank you from Tom in Norway.

  • @sconni666
    @sconni666 Рік тому +1

    Whenever I watch that movie it brings me right back to 1991. Awesome.

  • @WaldeinsamkeitHermit
    @WaldeinsamkeitHermit Рік тому +4

    Thank you for this! I grew up in that area and lived there for 32 years. Got a couple of tattoos at the place that used to be in the buiding where Quick Stop is. Encountered Jay Mewes a couple of times around town. This video almost made me miss Jersey for a minute 😅

  • @MG2000MDPHD
    @MG2000MDPHD Рік тому

    Sorry for your loss. RIP.

  • @richrobertson9457
    @richrobertson9457 Рік тому +2

    Leonardo is not really a town, that's why there is no "downtown" there. Leonardo is an unincorporated community within Middletown Township. The Middletown Township municipal building, police department, etc, are several miles to the southwest on Route 35. If you're curious, there is a Wikipedia entry about Middletown Township.

  • @NativeNYer
    @NativeNYer Рік тому +2

    I ran a health food store in the 90s and I had a friend say ur just like the clerks movie!! Pretty funny!

  • @lawrencewagner8685
    @lawrencewagner8685 Рік тому +1

    You all need to visit the towns of Wisconsin. The folks up in that beautiful state are proud of their thriving communities.

  • @AtyPical1313
    @AtyPical1313 Рік тому +2

    I have enjoyed your travels and as one who grew rural and then lived in Jersey for many years, I have been waiting for you to explore the north east.

  • @maryannsmith3815
    @maryannsmith3815 Рік тому +1

    Sorry about your family next states sound great go north while it’s warm😊😊 safe travels

  • @ms.m9337
    @ms.m9337 Рік тому +7

    Joe, so glad you were able to fulfill your goal of stopping at the actual setting of one of your favourite movies! 😊

  • @snesfan8935
    @snesfan8935 Рік тому +2

    Sweet! Quick Stop Grocery does exist!

  • @mikehenry529
    @mikehenry529 Рік тому +1

    You're going to love Upper Michigan. Lots of ghost towns, especially on the west end. Be sure and visit Ontonagon, there are some nice places to stay, on the shore of Lake Superior.

  • @anitawest6999
    @anitawest6999 Рік тому +2

    You have my condolences.

  • @ValerieKellett-t9s
    @ValerieKellett-t9s Місяць тому

    These videos are so wonderful

  • @PatrickTaylor-kw6pv
    @PatrickTaylor-kw6pv 9 місяців тому +1

    I never saw that movie but I will check it out.

  • @jackiejermeay6568
    @jackiejermeay6568 Рік тому

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

  • @robertmurphy440
    @robertmurphy440 Рік тому +1

    I Enjoy the program...each town must have a fire station ,perhaps focus on that and you will get the idear of the back bone of some of these rural towns....thanks

  • @jamesomahoney2181
    @jamesomahoney2181 Рік тому

    Sad you didn't find spot that silent Bob leaned on.. / Red Bank Monmouth st (count basie theater, comic book store and Dublin House).. awesome street and fire work show Red Bank unleashes is truly awesome

  • @tumbleweed57
    @tumbleweed57 Рік тому +2

    Good video. Sorry about your uncle. That is a long drive back to OK. How many miles on the Bronco now?

  • @JoeBossRedSeven
    @JoeBossRedSeven Рік тому

    💞Joe thanks for all you do buddy I appreciate you💞

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl Рік тому +1

    Why Joe I believe you are geeking out over the Quick Stop 😆 Not moving there anytime soon pricey wow ! Sorry for your loss 🙏

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  Рік тому +1

      I totally geeked out. I was really excited to see the place. :)

  • @thestars386
    @thestars386 Рік тому

    I used to live in *Glassboro New Jersey,* you were 1 hour and 41 minutes *(cuz I looked it up)* filming this video from where I lived. *Thank you for doing what you do!!*

  • @Slick2462
    @Slick2462 Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed this video as I always do! Hook and ladder no.1 stands out for me? I look forward to more great installments from Joe & Nic's Road Trip. Thanks for taking me along.

  • @LuisaD93
    @LuisaD93 Рік тому +2

    In my neck of the woods now! So many more gorgeous beaches and boardwalks to see than here in Leonardo/Redbank but I understand why you stopped there lol

  • @exploretherapy2421
    @exploretherapy2421 Рік тому +2

    Dude I grew up on silent bob and jay I’ll def be makin a trip this summer

  • @lorriebeckhusen9351
    @lorriebeckhusen9351 Рік тому +2

    Well now I'm going to have to watch Clerks again. It's been a long time since I've seen that. And I wasn't supposed to do that today!

  • @steffenritter7497
    @steffenritter7497 Рік тому +1

    I used to be a police officer in Oklahoma City, Joe, attached to a tactical team. That was a lot of years ago. Currently, I live in Illinois, in a historic town where the first Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place.

  • @dvk1895
    @dvk1895 Рік тому +1

    Best towns to visit in NJ Asbury Park Montclair Ridgewood Lambert castle. Of course cape May.

  • @stevenmiller175
    @stevenmiller175 Рік тому +1

    Sorry for the family loss, Joey. Your next trip through the Midwest sounds great, but I thought you were coming to my hometown of Reno in late spring. Hope to see you out west very soon.

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  Рік тому

      We definitely are before summer is over. August at the latest.

    • @stevenmiller175
      @stevenmiller175 Рік тому +1

      @@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Oh cool. This is even better. If you come to Reno the first week of August you’ll be here for Hot August Nights. If you’re in Reno later in the month then you’ll see all the burners arrive for Burning Man. I am looking forward to your trip to Minnesota and Michigan.

  • @Ac2thyme
    @Ac2thyme Рік тому

    been watching you travel all around the country for some time now. it's quite funny seeing you so close to my hometown!

  • @cyrusr000
    @cyrusr000 11 місяців тому +1

    You should check out lambertville NJ. Would fit into the rest of your videos

  • @michaelscottcutler3627
    @michaelscottcutler3627 Рік тому +2

    If you're coming to Manhattan, record the Upper West Side. That's where I live. Take Nic to Zabar's Delicatessen. She'll love it! It's world famous. It was Lauren Bacall's favorite deli.

  • @kaceymckown1657
    @kaceymckown1657 Рік тому +1

    Clerks!! The BEST!! Funny - glad you got the T-shirt 😂

    • @dopeMike_
      @dopeMike_ Рік тому

      Does it say "You s^$ked 36 d85ks!? at the same time?"
      on the back?

  • @stacyrussell460
    @stacyrussell460 6 місяців тому

    You need to go into southern NJ. Lots of beautiful history & yes, also rundown towns with high crime rates.

  • @dcmike1967
    @dcmike1967 Рік тому +1

    since so close i hope you do a video of Brunswick Maine specially around the old military base

  • @videovoidtv
    @videovoidtv 10 місяців тому

    Im from NJ. Its nice that you loved it. Im from North Jersey though. Very different place lol

  • @johnspinelli9396
    @johnspinelli9396 Рік тому +1

    Yo let's go. I'm from Leonardo!!

  • @marywalker2896
    @marywalker2896 Рік тому +1

    Great video.

  • @showaltermicro
    @showaltermicro Рік тому +1

    God Bless your loss

  • @111bobgato
    @111bobgato Рік тому

    For your Michigan visit, hope you get to visit Harbor Springs. It's on lower peninsula

  • @TheScottab
    @TheScottab Рік тому +1

    Joe, if you are in the area of Abilene, Kansas you need to pay a visit. There some incredible old homes that you would love to see.

  • @delstanley1349
    @delstanley1349 Рік тому

    16:56 Ah, to take this shot of Plano you must be in the Drury Plaza Hotel in Richardson, TX. I live a few exits north of here.

  • @Pontiacman1964
    @Pontiacman1964 Рік тому +1

    I hope when you pass down through Michigan you’ll go through Pontiac. My hometown. Nothing what it used to be but they’re trying to at least come back from rock bottom. Ann Arbor would be interesting too. You’ll probably head through Lansing though… being that it’s the state capital 😄

  • @coke4274
    @coke4274 Рік тому +1

    Rapper Logic just did a music video in this store with the Clerks crew! The song is called Highlife if you're interested.

  • @artemboyko3712
    @artemboyko3712 Рік тому

    Давно искал подобный контент. Теперь у меня будет что посмотреть в долгие ночные дежурства

  • @davetaylor4741
    @davetaylor4741 Рік тому +1

    Now if I could live in one of those places called New York but looking like that. That would do me. I have seen cop shows from New York where they say they are going to Jersey shore. And they talk of how upmarket it is. I suppose that is it. Looking forward to you visiting New England. That has always been one of the places I would like to visit. If I could get over to the States I would avoid the West coast. Just doesn't appeal. But a lot on the East coast does. One day maybe.

  • @johngalanti1010
    @johngalanti1010 Рік тому +1

    Sorry to hear about your uncle Joe.🙏

  • @stephanieinkelaar2984
    @stephanieinkelaar2984 Рік тому +1

    Another great video!

  • @RobinGerhart
    @RobinGerhart Рік тому

    Thank you! Great info.

  • @LesMorrisracing
    @LesMorrisracing Рік тому +1

    Too much Snow for me Thank you for the ride along Ya sorry for the family loss Hi to Nicky for me