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Every day on 103.3, 105.9, and 1530 TalkErie.com's Joel Natalie Show, we tackle the biggest issues that the Erie, PA region faces. Stay informed and involved as we advance the narrative of Erie.

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    Erie Otters Season Preview: Trevor Kubeja - Sep. 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 41:19


    The voice of the OHL's Erie Otters, Trevor Kubeja joined us Thursday to share a preview of the hockey team's season.

    Healthy Approaches to School Sports: Dr. Adam Susmarski - Sep. 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 42:02


    On our Wednesday health focus, we welcomed Adam Susmarski, DO at  LECOM Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.  He shared his insights on keeping our student-athletes healthy and safe throughout high school and college sports.

    Millcreek Government Study Opposition: Grant Filbeck - Sep. 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 40:08


    Grant Filbeck joined us on Tuesday to discuss questions regarding the Millcreek Township Government's recommendation to change the form of government in the township.

    Inflation's Effects on Pennsylvanians: Rep. Mike Kelly - Sep. 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 23:41


    On Monday, we checked in with Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA16) to talk about the impact inflation is making on Pennsylvania constituents, along with tariffs and defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

    Fun Friday Poetry Edition: Chuck Joy - Sep. 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 43:31


    Former Erie County Poet Laureate Chuck Joy returned to our microphones to tell us about his latest collection of poetry entitled White and Blue.

    Ironworks Square: Tina Mengine & Laith Wardi - Sep. 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 46:20


    After an exclusive tour of the Ironworks Square worksite, Joel hosted Tina Mengine, the CEO of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority, and Laith Wardi, founder of Gem City Growth Strategies, for a discussion of the potential of the 12th brownfield. Tina and Laith are also the hosts of the Economic Pulse podcast, heard on 105.9 TalkErie WZTE.

    Hamot Health Foundation: Shawn Bednard - Sep. 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 23:39


    On Wednesday, Development Coordinator Shawn Bednard discussed upcoming events sponsored by the Hamot Health Foundation, along with their efforts to combat homelessness.

    Gannon Centennial Homecoming: Dr. Walter Iwanenko - Sep. 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 44:33


    On Tuesday we sat down with the President of Gannon University to discuss Gannon's Centennial Homecoming, the merger with Ursuline College, and other big university news.

    Center For Family Business: Dr. Christopher Harben - Sept. 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 42:05


    On Monday, Dr. Christopher Harben of Penn State Behrend's Center for Family Business joined us to share about the upcoming Family Business Conference to be held at the Bayfront Convention Center in October. Registrations can be received by emailing clh612@psu.edu

    25 Years of Athena Powerlink: Linda Stevenson - Sep. 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 39:05


    For 25 years Athena Powerlink has been helping women small business owners and entrepreneurs. Linda Stevenson of Athena Erie joined us Friday to share their stories.

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    View from County Council: Rock Copeland - Sep. 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 45:58


    Rock Copeland, who represents the 3rd District of Erie County Council, returned to our microphones to express his perspectives on several pressing county issues.

    WQLN Update: Allison Amendola & Cindy Spizarny - Sep. 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 43:20


    Cindy Spizarny, President & CEO, and Allison Amendola, Vice President of Advancement return to give us an update on WQLN Public Media after the loss of federal funding.

    September Monthly County Executive Meeting: CE Brenton Davis - Sep. 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 45:05


    At the top of the month of September, the Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us to talk county business for his monthly meeting.

    Film Erie & Tethered Immersive: John C. Lyons - Aug. 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 44:12


    Noted Erie filmmaker John C. Lyons joins us to discuss this falls new Wednesday night film series at 10-20 Collective, beginning Sep. 3rd, along with the next Tethered immersive theatrical experience coming the last two weekends of September at the former Maennerchor Club.

    AI for Caregiving: Bob Barber & Matt Wachter - Aug. 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 42:41


    The Carnegie Foundry and Barber National Institute are teaming up to develop THRYVE LABS. Our guests are Bob Barber, SVP at Barber National Institute, and Matt Wachter, CFO & General Council at Carnegie Foundry.

    Erie County Executive Race: Christina Vogel - Aug. 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 43:20


    Christina Vogel, Democratic nominee for Erie County Executive joins us.

    Erie's Growing Commercial Real Estate Market: Chuck Peters - Aug. 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 47:34


    On Monday, we were talking about economic development and Erie's commercial real estate market with Chuck Peters, the Managing Partner of Altair Real Estate Services.

    Erie's New Superintendent: Dr. Natalyn Gibbs - Aug. 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 44:32


    On Thursday, we had a comprehensive conversation with Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, the new superintendent of Erie's Public Schools.

    Back to School Immunizations: Erin Mrenak & Dr. Timothy Pelkowski - Aug. 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 40:58


    As the kids get ready to go back to school, it's a good time to talk about immunizations. Officials from the Erie County Department of Health joined us on a Wednesday health focus interview. Our guests were Erin Mrenak, Director of Public Health and Dr. Timothy Pelkowski, Chairman of the Board of Health.

    Refugee Resettlement Update: Katie Kretz - Aug. 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 42:26


    Tuesday we had an important conversation with Katie Kretz, Executive Director of the Multicultural Community Resource Center as they navigate the changes in funding for refugees in Erie.

    The Sunflowers at the Battles Estate: Hagen History Center Staff - Aug. 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 101:12


    On Thursday, we spent the afternoon at the Yellow House of the Battles Estate in Girard, PA, owned and maintained by the Hagen History Center/Erie County Historical Society. Sharing the story of the 50 acres of sunflowers in full bloom were staffers Cal Pifer, President and CEO; Geri Cicchetti, Advancement Director; Margaret Pett, Director of Collections & Archives; and Adam Macrino, Director of Programming & Visitor Experience.

    Erie City Revitalization and Improvement Zone: Brian Polito & Matt Wachter - Aug. 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 44:13


    Key players in Erie's City Revitalization & Improvement Zone Authority join us: Chair Matthew Wachter, and Executive Director Brian Polito.

    Entrepreneurship: Brian Slawin & Jennifer Gilbert - Aug. 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 42:28


    Discussing entrepreneurship with Brian Slawin and Jennifer Gilbert.

    Early Vote Action: Caleb Landis - Aug. 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 43:03


    Caleb Landis of Early Vote Action joins us to share his story and his efforts toward registration and early voting.

    Tall Ships: Captain Billy Sabatini - Aug. 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 42:18


    Captain Billy Sabatini talks Tall Ships Erie, August 21-24

    August County Executive Meeting: Brenton Davis - Aug. 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 41:10


    Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us for his monthly meeting, talking jobs and workforce training.

    Deonte Cooley - Aug. 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 43:35


    Deonte Cooley is a 40 Under 40 winner, a member of the JCLA, a real estate agent studying for his insurance license, a dad, and an educator.

    GOP Candidates: Yevet Anderson, Matthew Thomas, Tina Hiotis & Anita Fay - Jul. 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 41:05


    GOP candidates join us to talk politics in the city: Yevet Anderson, Matthew Thomas, Tina Hiotis, and Anita Fay

    Downtown Renewal: Drew Whiting - Jul. 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 43:56


    Drew Whiting, CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation joins us about the latest on downtown's renewal.

    National Leadership Conference: Janis Filbeck - Jul. 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 38:36


    Students from Erie Day School led by advisor Janis Filbeck participated in the National Leadership Conference

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    Erie Philharmonic: Bobby Pape - Jul. 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 43:08


    The new Executive Director of the Erie Philharmonic Bobby Pape is introduced to the community

    House of Eden: Danny Pakulski & Liam O'Brien - Jul. 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 44:10


    Danny Pakulski, Director, and Liam O'Brien Producer of House of Eden produced by Oddity productions, which premieres August 9th at 1020 Collective.

    Erie Gives: Karen Biloweth & Erin Fessler - Jul. 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 42:28


    Karen Biloweth and Erin Fessler join us from the Erie Community Foundation for Erie Gives August 12

    County Financial Operations: Kyle Foust - Jul. 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 38:26


    The Erie County Controller Kyle Foust joins us to talk about County financial operations

    Mayor's Monthly Meeting: Joe Schember - Jul. 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 31:37


    Mayor Joe Schember joins us for his July meeting

    Presque Isle Neighborhood Network: Seth Trott - Jul. 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 35:30


    Joel Natalie interviews Seth Trott of the Presque Isle Neighborhood Network

    PennDOT Projects: Justin Baker, Brian McMulty & Jill Harry - Jul. 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 44:36


    We will get the update from PennDOT projects from Justin Baker, Brian McMulty and Jill Harry.

    Jefferson Educational Society: Professor Robert Garland - Jul. 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 45:06


    Professor Robert Garland is in Erie for a week-long summer residency at the Jefferson Educational Society.

    LECOM Behavioral Health: Jeff Natalie - Jul. 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 43:05


    Joel's brother Jeff Natalie returns in his new role as Regional Director for Workforce and Business Development for LECOM Behavioral Health.

    FBI Special Agent: Dr. Jerry Clark - Jul. 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 44:14


    The former FBI Special Agent and recently retired professor Dr. Jerry Clark chats with us.

    Improving Your Work Culture: Stephen Seymour - Jul. 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 44:49


    Stephen Seymour is a self-proclaimed “HR nerd.” He is the Director of Personnel at Country Fair and the author of "100 IDEAS to Improve the Workplace."

    VNET Tech Summit: Brian Marshall - Jul. 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 40:42


    Brian Marshall VCIO of VNET joins us to discuss the upcoming Tech Summit on Thursday, July 10th at the Bayfront Convention Center.

    Global Leadership Summit: Derek Sanford - Jul. 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 43:03


    Pastor Derek Sanford of Grace Church is here to talk about this important leadership event on Aug. 7 & 8 at Grace Church-Harborcreek.

    July County Executive Meeting: Brenton Davis - Jul. 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 43:37


    It's our July visit with Erie County Executive Brenton Davis here on TalkErie.

    New Erie Documentary: Richard Rutkowski - Jun. 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 38:21


    Richard Rutkowski is with us to talk about his documentary film, Pauline From 2 to 3, which is about the remarkable life of Erie centenarian Pauline Rutkowski.

    Mayor's Monthly Meeting: Joe Schember, Gabi Watson, & Kyle Hannon - Jun. 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 37:23


    We are joined by Erie Mayor Joe Schember along with Gabi Watson, Event Manager, and Kyle Hannon, Communications Director.

    PACA: Mark Tanenbaum - Jun. 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 44:37


    Mark Tanenbaum of the Performing Arts Collective Alliance joins us for all their major projects.

    Lake Erie Cycle Fest: Ann Bucceri - Jun. 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 21:18


    Ann Bucceri from Because You Care joins us to talk about the Lake Erie Cycle Fest.

    Sight Center: Shannon Wohlford & Linda Moore - Jun. 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 42:58


    Shannon Wohlford and Linda Moore of the Sight Center join us to talk about the upcoming Save-an-Eye game, and their community impact.

    Global Interest in Erie County Politics: Dr. Jeffrey Bloodworth - Jun. 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 43:21


    Dr. Jeffrey Bloodworth of Gannon University discusses the global interest in Erie County politics.

    Rust Belt Legal: Adam Williams - Jun. 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 42:50


    Adam Williams, founder of Rust Belt Legal and co-founder of Pennywise Tax Strategies, joins us to talk about his work as a small business consultant, speaker, author and influencer.

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