In the Pitt with The Rick

Ever wondered if you could handle working alongside your significant other on a daily basis? In this episode, I am joined by Brandon and Ashante, the duo behind BMW Entertainment. Tune in as we explore their remarkable journey of how they met, co-running a business, how their children have become essential contributors to the family business, and much more!

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Transue, the owner of Jessica Elyse Events, to delve into the world of weddings, concerts, cookies, and beyond! Join us as we explore what makes a great wedding planner, the qualities to seek when choosing one, and why being friendly, professional, thorough, and organized are essential traits for crafting unforgettable celebrations.

Becoming a DJ is not a sudden decision one makes overnight. It's a passion that can reside within, unnoticed, patiently waiting for the moment of realization to dawn upon you. Joining me this episode is Pittsburgh DJ Breis Gordan to talk about fatherhood, marriage, Penn State, a small world, and how he turned his passion for music into a full time DJ career!

When it comes to planning a wedding reception, people have varying opinions on what should take priority. As DJs, we have a unique perspective that sets us apart from other vendors. We're able to anticipate and observe things as they unfold. With this in mind, we've compiled a list of the top ten things that we believe are crucial to consider when planning your special day... from a DJ's point of view, naturally. Two legendary Pittsburgh DJs join me this episode to breakdown: THE WEDDING COMMANDMENTS!

Holding it down at home is not an easy thing to do when you work a full-time job that requires your attention day and night. Unless you are a bad ass wedding planner! Joining me to talk about weddings, traveling, kids, cars, pasta, and more is Missy Martz, the owner of Occasion Creations by Missy.

From the bright lights of The Big Apple to the bright lights of The Steel City. Hear how it all started for one of the most talented photographers and videographers in Pittsburgh! Joining me is Dan Fried of Isley Creative.

Super Bowl halftime shows, Disney, weddings, ancestry, how the hell do you say your last name, and more! Joining me is one of the most well versed and one of my favorite Pittsburgh DJs... DJ Hypnotyza!

Movies, music, weddings, doing what you love, and why the hell is curling on every channel during the Winter Olympics?! Joining me to discuss all these topics and more is Lizz Ritenour of Elizabeth Ann Photography.

Music, mountains, mentors, weddings, DJ battles, pursuing your dreams and more. From California to Pittsburgh, Shawn Anderson aka DJ Essay, is doing exactly what he was born to do. Hear how he got his start and developed into one of the most talented DJs around. 

The Holy Grail of my alcohol collection, a pop quiz, Ken is hyper, and some wedding talk. Joining me is Lindsey Yealy. She is the catering sales manager at Hotel Monaco, a lead planner for Day of Pittsburgh, and one of the sweetest people you will ever meet.

You can take the boy out of Philly,  but you can't take Philly out of the man. Mike Bothwell aka DJ ILL, is Philly to the core. He joins me for a chat about sports, weddings, music, and more!

Weddings, events, sisters running a successful business together, pool parties, and me inviting myself to Italy! The WANDERFUL owners of Wanderlust Weddings & Events join me.

DJ battles, music hoarding, wedding traditions, (me quietly yelling at Kennedy) and a whole lot more! Season Two kicking off with the one and only, DJ  Midas!

Not really sure what else to say, but listen. Whether you're a vendor, a couple, a guest, a person with a pulse, make sure you take in this episode about all things DJ-related at your wedding.

What do the Pirates, skateboarding, snowboarding, seven springs birds, a country music singer, and crazy wedding stories have in common? Phil Henry! Episode 9 of In The PITT is available now with photographer/videographer Phil Henry!

Superman, no shirt, bowel movements, Point Park, and why do videographers hate me! Randy Rogan is one the funniest dudes ever!!! Check out Episode 8 of In The PITT with The RICK!

R&B, high school dances, girls dad club, wedding, Freddie Fred, Terri Turntables, wrestling trivia, Warm It Up Kris, and Penguins jerseys. This episode with my man, @djstevespin has a little bit of everything for you!

Event planning, Party Scene Design, B-52 diehards, the true definition of a people-person, and Kennedy gnawing on bones. Do you want to know what all of this means?! Well, listen to Episode 6 of In The Pitt with one of the best planners/venue managers in the game, Kelli Gorecki!

From music to karate, breakdancing or Slickville, bars and clubs, weddings, crashers and DJ's this episode packs quite a punch. All of the aforementioned are discussed in a bad ass session with the GOAT 412 DJ, Adam Kulik AKA DJ Nugget.

Ohio, sports allegiance, painting, hard work, colors, photos, water, clouds and dog poop. You want to know what all of that means? Listen to Episode 4 of In the PITT with my special guest, Steven Dray.

Hear how Pittsburgh's favorite party DJ, Bobby Kramer AKA DJ Climax became one of the best battle DJs in the city, as well as advice he offers couples planning their wedding reception. Check out his ridiculous 2016 Heineken DJ Battle Championship set! 

When the best wedding DJ in Pittsburgh talks, just shut up and listen.  Hear what the wedding guru, Joe Michalski AKA DJ Underdog has to say about the wedding landscape in the 412.

Tony Griffith, AKA DJ Crush chats about his humble beginnings in the DJ world all the way up to his current state as one of the best wedding DJ's in the city.