Judi Franco is a journalist and radio talk show co-host for Nj 101 5.
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Best Known For:The television program The Dennis and Judi Show
Breakthrough:Performed in children's theater productions in the San Francisco Bay Area
10 Quick Facts About Judi Franco
- Full Name: Judi Franco
- Profession: Radio host,radio personality,talk show host,,commentator,analyst
- Known For: The television program The Dennis and Judi Show
- Current Role: Radio talk show co-host
- Current Employer: Nj 101 5
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mark
- Popular As: Jersey Judi
- Specialization: Radio Host / Radio Personality, Talk Show Host, and Commentator / Analyst
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest
Judi Franco Age
Judi Franco's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Asbury Park High School and Monmouth College.
- Asbury Park High School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
- Period: Graduated 1979
- Monmouth College
Career & Work
Judi Franco's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with New Jersey 101.5 and Judi Franco Seminars.
Organization: New Jersey 101.5
Role: Co-host, The Dennis and Judi Show
Period: July 2026–Present
Details: New Jersey · Reunited with Dennis Malloy for the relaunch of their long-running talk radio program beginning July 13, 2026.
Organization: New Jersey 101.5
Role: Co-host, The Judi and EJ Show
Period: August 2025–July 2026
Details: New Jersey · Presented the midday talk show with Eric EJ Johnson after Dennis Malloy's departure.
Organization: New Jersey 101.5
Role: Co-host, The Dennis and Judi Show
Period: Historical tenure through July 2025
Details: New Jersey · Co-hosted a long-running local talk radio program with Dennis Malloy, with an earlier career interruption for family responsibilities.
Organization: Judi Franco Seminars
Role: Public Speaking and Interview Coach
Period: From 2009
Details: New Jersey · Developed public-speaking and job-interview preparation instruction.
Organization: WPLJ
Role: Radio Personality
Period: Earlier career
Details: New York · Worked in New York metropolitan radio broadcasting.
Organization: 105.1 FM The Buzz
Role: Radio Personality
Period: Earlier career
Details: New York · Worked in music radio before becoming established in talk broadcasting.
Rise to Fame
Judi Franco rose to prominence for her role on the radio program The Dennis and Judi Show.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Dennis and Judi Show, The Judi and EJ Show, and Judi and the Jollybeans.
Radio
- Radio Program: The Dennis and Judi Show (Co-host, Long-running; relaunched July 2026) — New Jersey 101.5 talk radio show co-hosted with Dennis Malloy
- Radio Program: The Judi and EJ Show (Co-host, 2025-2026) — Midday radio program co-hosted with Eric Johnson
- Work: Judi and the Jollybeans (Writer and Performer, 2009) — Original children's musical and associated recordings and songbook
- Work: Interview Crash Course (Instructor, From 2009) — Seminar program developed to improve interview preparation and communication skills
Notable Coverage
- New Jersey local affairs and culture – New Jersey 101.5 – Long-running talk radio discussions about local community issues, relationships, everyday life and public affairs
Awards & Achievements
- New Jersey Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame — New Jersey Broadcasters Association — 2017 — Longstanding contribution to New Jersey radio, jointly recognized with Dennis Malloy.
- Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame — Asbury Park High School — 2018 — Professional achievement in radio and community service.
Judi Franco Family & Relationships
Judi Franco is married to Mark.
Lesser Known Facts
- Began performing at Circle Star Theatre in the San Francisco Bay Area as a child.
- Volunteers with the Sephardic Bikur Holim food pantry and has supported several charitable organizations.
- Developed seminars to help job seekers improve interview and communication skills.
- Took a break from radio during 2009–2010 to focus on family responsibilities.
- Returned to co-hosting The Dennis and Judi Show in July 2026 following an intervening program with Eric Johnson.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Judi Franco
- Popular As: Jersey Judi
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Radio host,radio personality,talk show host,,commentator,analyst
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mark
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $54,000–$236,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $348,000–$4,971,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
