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Tuesday, we sat down with Greg Hall, CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank to talk about Hunger Action Day, and we'll hear how September's Hunger Action Month focus has gone for Second Harvest.
Coming on Oct. 27th as part of the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit, five or six growing Erie entrepreneurial businesses will compete for investments in the Lake Erie Launchpad. The Erie Regional Chamber's Jordan Fuller, and Ben Franklin Technology Partner's Brian Slawin joined us to explain the "Shark Tank"-like event that can provide strategic support for participants.
Executive Director of the Erie Philharmonic, Bobby Pape joins us to discuss the 2026-27 Symphonic and Pops Series.
PFM is issuing their recommendations to the City of Erie Thursday regarding their finances. Erie Mayor Daria Devlin joined us.
First Ascent Biomedical's Jim Foote, Founder and CEO, and Chanel Caljean, Regional Manager joined us for a health-focus Wednesday to discuss why personalized cancer treatment is critical to addressing the high number of cancer diagnoses and deaths, and how AI is helping make more individualized care possible. First Ascent is currently building a lab at Gannon University in Erie to bring these better outcomes to our local population and around the world.
As Erie Insurance's CEO Tim NeCastro gets ready to step out of that role in 100 days, he came to our TalkErie studio to share his plans for community leadership in retirement. Joel Natalie and Tim had a far-reaching conversation about Erie's resurgence and the key elements like the EDDC and CRIZ, along with his work in the Little Italy neighborhood at the St. Paul's Neighborhood Center.
The Diocese of Erie has an upcoming leadership transition as Bishop Persico prepares for retirement. Fr. Christopher Singer, Chancellor, is with us to explain.
Alyson Amendola & Jesse Olzewski join us about the new WQLN Chronicle series, "The Greater Good: The Tom and Michele Ridge Story."
Here to discuss the upcoming Global Summit 18 is the President of the Jefferson Educational Society, Dr. Ferki Ferati. Tickets and info at jeserie.org.
Brandon Wiley, Founder of Opened Eyes comes to discuss building stronger communities, organizations and families.
Learning the priorities of Erie County Council with member Rock Copeland of District 3, including phones at the meetings, data centers, and the reentry program.
Boo Hagerty is with us to talk about the RAM - Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering a free, comprehensive dental, vision, and medical clinic at Erie Center for Arts and Technology, located at 650 East Avenue Suite 120, Erie, PA 16503 for two days only this weekend, on September 12-13. This clinic will provide dental, vision, and medical care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services. This free RAM Clinic is hosted by the Hamot Health Foundation.
Millcreek Township General Authority (MTGA) had a public open house to meet the development team and give feedback/ideas to the Millcreek Momentum, LLC. group as they begin to develop the gateway to Presque Isle area at Peninsula Dr. and 8th St. Matt Waldinger & Dave Zimmer from the Millcreek Township General Authority joined us to discuss.
Local hip-hop artist and community leader Cee Brown returned Friday for a Crucial Conversation. His new project is titled "See You On The Other Side", an EP which will be released digitally on Sept 21st.
AI's architects are asking for restraint. We're not listening. Dr. Leighann Williams, Associate Dean of Gannon University's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences and Associate Professor in the School of Education joined us.
Mary Machuga, Executive Director for the White Pine Center for Healing in Erie, discussed body image, and eating disorders in a Wednesday health focus.
On Tuesday, Erie County Executive Christina Vogel joined us to discuss current hot topics at the Court House.
On Monday, Brandon Mendoza, the CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, joined us to discuss the latest developments at the Chamber, along with discussing the upcoming Spirit of Erie Awards on Sept. 10th.
Mayor Daria Devlin joins us to discuss the PFM recommendations for the city's finances, and the aftermath of the investigation on the Kevin Sparks case.
There's a new Director of Human Services in Erie County. Scott Coughenour joins us to talk about his career, and the work of the human services system.
To tell us about their new daily morning TV show, "Hello Erie!" Traci Teudhope and Belle Fahey, along with News Director Scott McDowell join us from Erie News Now.
Jenessa Norton of Bridgeway Capital and the EDDC is with us to discuss entrepreneurship.
The new CEO of Visit Erie Mark Jeanneret joins us for a conversation on his career, and current state of tourism in the Erie region.
After one year in the role of Superintendent, Dr. Natalyn Gibbs returns to TalkErie to discuss Erie's Public Schools strategic plan and its implementation.
Former Congressman Phil English joins us to give his perspective on politics, economics, government, and more.
Drew Whiting, the CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, joins us for a downtown update.
We welcomed Katie Nixon back to the show, as she told us about her film, "52 Pickup". We discussed the stage-to-screen process and the local filming of this indie film.
On Thursday we got an update about the Future Business Leaders of America students from Erie Day School. Several students were joined by their supervisor, Janis Filbeck, to celebrate their accomplishments at the state and national level.
Our guest was Neil Wattier, author of Built Different Mentally. He is a retired Air Force veteran, and a mental performance coach who recently published the book Built Different Mentally, A Practical Guide to Mental Performance for Young Athletes, Parents, and Coaches.
Dr. Chris Gray, President of the Erie County Community College, joins at the 5th Anniversary of EC3, and their latest developments.
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA16) joins us to discuss the Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act and the opportunities for advanced manufacturing jobs in Erie.
Erie County Executive Christina Vogel visited Thursday for her monthly conversation. It centered around opportunities in the defense industry, along with an update on the tiny homes, and America 250 celebrations.
With us Wednesday was Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey, executive vice president and Robert Barber, senior vice president of the Barber National Institute. Our guests discussed the children's acute partial hospitalization program and its relocation to 1319 Sassafras.
On Tuesday, we talked to Aaron Snippert, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie, to get an update on the Erie Land Bank.
Elizabeth Stelle, VP of Policy for Commonwealth Foundation, joins us to discuss the new PA Budget.
Erie Mayor Daria Devlin joins us for her July meeting.
On Wednesday, State Rep. Bob Merski (D-2nd Dist.) joined us to discuss his latest sponsored bill signed into law that requires counties in Pennsylvania to retain contact information about property owners so that officials can actually reach them when code violations occur, a tool to fight blight in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
On Tuesday, we welcomed Gary Walters, the longest serving usher at the White House, and Stewart McLaurin, President of White House Historical Association. They shared stories and history of the families who have lived in the People's Mansion over the last fifty years.
We are catching up with educator and activist Deonte Cooley, to discuss having more young people get involved in the trades.
Tim “Murph the Surf” Murphy, whose book “One Man Crime Spree” is also in the works for a Netflix special is here to tell his story.
John Williams joins us to discuss the 25 years of the Highmark Caring place.
Jill McCormick, Communications Director of CHQ Chautauqua Institution joins us to discuss the rest of the 2026 season.
Famed historian Dr. Robert Garland, of Colgate University, is in residence at the Jefferson Educational Society this week.
Erie County Executive Christina Vogel, along with Countywide Engagement Officer John Stehlin joins us for their July monthly conversation
Brian Marshall, VNET's vCIO talking about the 7th Annual Tech Summit, Thursday, July 9th
Heather Caspar, Michelle Jaggi, and Kyle Blackmer joined us to discuss the Genesis Housing Program.
Join us for a conversation with Elizabeth and Amanda on a Sunny Wednesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, The Joel Natalie Show had comprehensive coverage of the Making Waves on Main Street: Big Bold Ideas That Push the Boundaries Revitalization Conference sponosred by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center and hosted by the Erie Downtown Partnership. Our guests included:Julie Fitzpatrick, PDC Executive DirectorSamantha Pearson, PDC Healthy Communities Program ManagerRick Vilello, Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary Community Affairs and Development, DCEDSpud Marshall, My Creative Community Sean Fedorko, Radius CoWork Community LeaderMarcus Jacobs, Borough of Wesleyville Borough Manager
On Monday, local historian and Civil War expert George Deutsch returned to highlight the historical context of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We also recognized the three regiments from the Erie area who participated in the Battle of Gettysburg, in July 1863.
Erie Mayor Daria Devlin returned to The Joel Natalie Show for her monthly conversation. Hunter Lytle, the city's Special Events Coordinator joined the Mayor to go over the details for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, while the Mayor discussed the pressing business of the city's finances and other issues.
On Wednesday we welcomed local playwright Lisa Rawson of Peeshk Productions LLC. Her play, "Old-School Living (In Our Old School)", has been performed six times across the U.S., and the upcoming 7th production will be performed on her old high school stage in Conneaut Lake on July 10-12th. Meanwhile, her second play will be produced at the Station Dinner Theatre in August. We learned Lisa's story and process of getting creativity to the stage.
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