Podcasts about boyertown

Looking for ideas for family fun in Boyertown? Just ask volunteer Tracey Mackey and Mayor Lori Carnes. Their latest project “Halloween Happenings” proved more popular than they imagined among homeowners and the community and motivates them to take more risks in furthering other projects. Saving the Boyertown pool and the Colebrookdale Craft Depot are just a few of Lori's projects. And she has plans to fill the calendar going forward! Tracey offers her efforts in Boyertown Borough Council's Park and Recreation committee and the Boyertown Historical Society and wherever else she's needed—determined, with Lori, to create a community that cares. 

This week's Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Cosequin®, is with the Practical Horseman 2024 Trainer of the Year Leigh Berman, owner and head trainer of Two Bit Farm in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.The Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year Program is designed to honor the unsung heroes of our sport—trainers who work tirelessly to improve the education of both their riders and horses. Entrants were nominated for the contest by individuals in the horse community. Out of all the trainers nominated, 10 finalists were selected, with one earning the title of Trainer of the Year.About Leigh BermanLeigh started her career as an Amateur, winning many awards aboard her off-the-track-Thoroughbred Catch 22. As a professional, she spent years showing and training at top-ranked horse shows in both hunters and jumpers. She even ended up on the cover of Practical Horseman magazine in 1995 and was featured in an article about her and Catch22 who should found at the New Holland Horse Auction.As head trainer of Two Bit Farm, Leigh focuses on helping riders of all ages and skill levels develop genuine partnerships with their horses. She's helped her students achieve success in the Junior Hunters and the Amateur Owner divisions—but more importantly she strives to instill confidence in her riders and encourages them to be their best selves in order to communicate with their equine partners.Leigh's talent is also apparent when she's working with young horses or those with training challenges. She often imports unbroken horses from overseas to develop them into well-rounded show horses.In her submission for the Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year, Leigh's students noted her unbridled passion for helping them achieve their riding goals and enhancing the relationships they share with their horses—all while having a blast along the way.Leigh also recognizes how much horses have to offer and pays that forward by supporting her local riding community and the Boyertown community in general. She hosts biannual derbies to provide high-level competition experiences for riders who might not be able to afford rated shows or have the time to travel to them. And she partnered with a local gym to introduce middle-school students to two of her horses to teach them about physical wellness and the beautiful partnerships we can share with these amazing animals.In today's podcast, we talked to Leigh about receiving the 2024 Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year title, how she sets up her students and horses for success and happiness in the saddle and why she feels it's important to share horses with her local community.About This Week's Sponsor, CosequinCOSEQUIN®, the #1 veterinarian-recommended joint health supplement brand, is excited to bring you, COSEQUIN® ASU Balance. This formula supports joint, immune, and digestive health. COSEQUIN® ASU Balance helps moderate the inflammatory responses that can cause immune and GI tract disturbances through the innovative inclusion of postbiotics and beta-glucans. The formula also includes the joint support COSEQUIN® is known for, with ingredients such as ASU, Hyaluronic Acid, and Boswellia serrata Extract. With over 30 years behind the COSEQUIN® name, you can rely on COSEQUIN® products when performance matters. To learn more, speak with your veterinarian or visit Cosequin.com.

This week's Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Cosequin®, is with the Practical Horseman 2024 Trainer of the Year Leigh Berman, owner and head trainer of Two Bit Farm in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.The Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year Program is designed to honor the unsung heroes of our sport—trainers who work tirelessly to improve the education of both their riders and horses. Entrants were nominated for the contest by individuals in the horse community. Out of all the trainers nominated, 10 finalists were selected, with one earning the title of Trainer of the Year.About Leigh BermanLeigh started her career as an Amateur, winning many awards aboard her off-the-track-Thoroughbred Catch 22. As a professional, she spent years showing and training at top-ranked horse shows in both hunters and jumpers. She even ended up on the cover of Practical Horseman magazine in 1995 and was featured in an article about her and Catch22 who should found at the New Holland Horse Auction.As head trainer of Two Bit Farm, Leigh focuses on helping riders of all ages and skill levels develop genuine partnerships with their horses. She's helped her students achieve success in the Junior Hunters and the Amateur Owner divisions—but more importantly she strives to instill confidence in her riders and encourages them to be their best selves in order to communicate with their equine partners.Leigh's talent is also apparent when she's working with young horses or those with training challenges. She often imports unbroken horses from overseas to develop them into well-rounded show horses.In her submission for the Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year, Leigh's students noted her unbridled passion for helping them achieve their riding goals and enhancing the relationships they share with their horses—all while having a blast along the way.Leigh also recognizes how much horses have to offer and pays that forward by supporting her local riding community and the Boyertown community in general. She hosts biannual derbies to provide high-level competition experiences for riders who might not be able to afford rated shows or have the time to travel to them. And she partnered with a local gym to introduce middle-school students to two of her horses to teach them about physical wellness and the beautiful partnerships we can share with these amazing animals.In today's podcast, we talked to Leigh about receiving the 2024 Practical Horseman Trainer of the Year title, how she sets up her students and horses for success and happiness in the saddle and why she feels it's important to share horses with her local community.About This Week's Sponsor, CosequinCOSEQUIN®, the #1 veterinarian-recommended joint health supplement brand, is excited to bring you, COSEQUIN® ASU Balance. This formula supports joint, immune, and digestive health. COSEQUIN® ASU Balance helps moderate the inflammatory responses that can cause immune and GI tract disturbances through the innovative inclusion of postbiotics and beta-glucans. The formula also includes the joint support COSEQUIN® is known for, with ingredients such as ASU, Hyaluronic Acid, and Boswellia serrata Extract. With over 30 years behind the COSEQUIN® name, you can rely on COSEQUIN® products when performance matters. To learn more, speak with your veterinarian or visit Cosequin.com.

Carmelo's Pizza holds decades of memories for many who grew up in Boyertown. New owner Mark Potash needed a fresh start after 20+ years in the construction business when his son was murdered but kept the name out of respect for its history. Carmelo's has been completely renovated and added the popular Italian Water Ice to its offerings. Mark finds himself in the kitchen offering pizza, finding "promise in a new day."

When Adriane Zapien, Boyertown Area Historical Society Board member learned that Boyertown's annual Halloween Parade--a tradition since 1912--was to be discontinued for lack of an organizer, she volunteered to keep it alive. I am inspired by her initiative in saving the parade and her commitment to preserve the community's history in hosting "Old Souls Strolls" featuring stories and histories of the community's oldest buildings and residences. Learning about her mission as cosmetologist, the care and compassion she develops with her clients showcase a very special person involved in a very special kind of place.

Rachael and Gene Kehler have put their hearts into their work--The Peppermint Stick Candy Store and their most recent project: The Peppermint Stick Ice Cream Parlor. What a testimony of their creativity, research, networking, skills, and remarkable energy the vintage ice cream parlor showcases! Boyertown is so fortunate to have their hearts and projects smack dab in the middle of town.

An icon in the Boyertown community, Ralph Borneman shares his life's journey following the loss of his mother at 7 years old including his athletic and teaching years, his entry into the insurance world, and the many father-figures provided him along the way. "People helping people" is what he does for the love of it.

Team Asylum coordinator Randy Renninger reports that Boyertown's first Pokémon Tournament was a win all around. Over 100 players and observers attended; celebrity players came from New York, Philadelphia, and Tennessee; vendors enjoyed sales and opportunities to meet players; families bonded during shared play. There are many more wins to the day! Listen and be inspired!

In the latest episode of Mostly Marketing with Matt Wilson "Gift Cards, Voicemail and Garbage Cans," Matt chats with David Hetzel, the General Manager of Fred Beans Ford of Boyertown, PA. This episode delves into customer interactions and first hand experiences shared by David, emphasizing the crucial reminder that customers always have a choice. Even seemingly minor oversights can lead customers to consider taking their business elsewhere.  The episode may serve as a reminder for businesses to continuously strive for excellence in customer service to foster lasting relationships and loyalty.  Mostly Marketing with Matt Wilson is a bi-weekly-ish podcast all about Marketing. Mostly. You can listen and download on any major podcast platform including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Anchor. ‘Like' us on Facebook @MostlyMarketingwithMattWilson and follow us on TikTok @mostlymarketingpodcast and while you're at it, follow Matt on twitter @MarketingMattW. 

Tina Hartman shares that she's realized a dream-come-true in opening Boyertown's latest food venue offering creative choices of salads, paninis, soups, and wraps along with the choice to order your own combination of ingredients. A former home health care professional, eager to please, Tina enjoys mixing with patrons and staff, listening carefully to ideas for changing up the menu as seasons change and to meet culinary tastes of the area.

John Hanna recounts his journey from teen dishwasher in urban Atlanta, Georgia, to culinary chef creating Ironstone Restaurant's unique farm-to-table offerings in rural Boyertown, Pennsylvania. John shares challenges inherent in the demanding lifestyle of running a restaurant along with the rewards of pleasing diners experiencing offerings sourced locally but new to their palate.

Boyertown's Studio B Art Gallery announces the opening of "The Full Monty," on April 26, 2024, an exhibit celebrating all things male, featuring 13 gentleman artists: Albert Ciervo, Miles Decoster, Charles Emlen, Daniel Gaumer, Bob Hakun, Walk Hug, Barrie Maguire, Jim Meehan, Mike Miller, Jay Ressler, Peter Rampson, Bill Timmins, and Joe Szimhart.

Several days before he passed, Charles Haddad called to say he was willing to record a "B Inspired" podcast with me and Pastor Bob Machamer. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bob Machamer, pastor serving Charles' beloved St. John's Lutheran Church in Boyertown, shares his understanding of Charles' as community leader, role model, and personal friend. Pastor Bob illuminates Charles' vision of the community's future, his earnest hopes that young leaders would emerge to further the mission he had spent his life supporting: nothing less than the unconditional acceptance of all members of the community working together to improve its infrastructure, maintain quality education, and strengthen its support of the arts, history, and cultural opportunities. Too much to say in 30+ minutes, we'll catch up with Pastor Bob on his own sometime soon.

Captain Jim Boyer has served for 38 years in the business of helping those in distress--sometimes saving lives. He offers insight into his role with the Boyertown Ambulance as an EMT and Paramedic highlighting the unique ways the job is more than a job; it's a mission in bettering the community.

"B Inspired" offers a New Year's Special! Ross (Yergz) Yerger and I recorded a "Both Sides Now" episode when he came back to Boyertown to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family. I recorded it as a bonus episode on "B Inspired" thinking to give my listeners a "taste" of our new-ish podcast! Technical difficulties occurred and the episode is recorded in three parts. So...here ya go! Maybe you'll "be inspired" to become a subscriber to "Both Sides Now" on Spotify or a host of other platforms. Happy New Year from us both...now!

In case you missed it, we're offering this episode about mural artist Chris B. Murray as an encore presentation. In under three weeks, mural artist Chris spray painted his colorful and whimsical design "A Better Bear" onto the west side of Boyertown, PA's Rita's Water Ice building. Chris never made a "Plan B," so making a living for himself and his family as an artist--his "Plan A"--is a most satisfying accomplishment. There was never a doubt in his own mind and those of his parents and teachers that his talents would bring him success--after some difficult, lean years.

During the Boyertown Ambulance Service's annual subscription drive, Board President Melanie Roth and Captain Jim Boyer provide an update and information about the community's valued service organization--its mission, activities, and need for support.

Gridiron: Fueled by football, McDonald's, and hard riffs. After releasing one of our favorite albums of 2022, Gridiron joined us live and in-person at FYA Fest 2023. Fronted by Matt Karll, longtime local PAHC figurehead and composed by Will Kaelin, the insanely talented riff-machine from Never Ending Game. Enjoy this chaotic 30-minute look into what makes Gridiron so special. We will be back to longform HardLore episodes NEXT THURSDAY. Join the HARDLORE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/jA9rppggef Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code HARDLORE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod FOLLOW GRIDIRON: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/gridironhardcore/ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GridironHxC FOLLOW HARDLORE: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/hardlorepod/ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/hardlorepod SPOTIFY | https://spoti.fi/3J1GIrp APPLE | https://apple.co/3IKBss2 FOLLOW COLIN: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/colinyovng/ TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/ColinYovng FOLLOW BO: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/bosxe/ TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/bosxe Check out our merch at https://knotfest.com/store/?view=hardlore Find all of our videos at https://knot1.co/3vWXsbx

Sixers fans are back and they're buying in, is it time to now bet against the Flyers, and according to THE KING! Aaron Nola want's $200+ million (00:00 - 22:48) Charlie Hall, The War on Drugs Drummer and producer of the Eagles two Christmas albums, comes on to talk behind the scenes of making an album, teaching Jordan Mailata Christmas songs, Jason Kelce wrote a song for the album, and more. (22:48 - 51:50) Finally, two women from the Boyertown area are trying to stop the local government from turning the hockey rink into pickleball courts, Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and some things you'd been putting off that you can complete during the Eagles bye week. (51:50 - 1:17:21) Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Amazon Music] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @CrossingBcast Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, and It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Main Street Manager Ellen Martignetti and Events Planner Krista Gross reflect on Building a Better Boyertown's 2023 Oktoberfest and upcoming events, plans, and vision for future events and initiatives.

Reflecting on how Boyertown's Oktoberfest began is the subject of this week's episode. Spurred by a challenge from community leader Charles Haddad, Jeff and Cindy Karver initiated the community's popular and successful event that not only survived the first year's economic downturn, chaired it for five years and have watched it grow bigger and better each successive year. Having just celebrated its 16th year, the festival has a bright future and promises more fun for all.

Season 11: Episode 1 Chamber Chat- Community update! Host Bill Vitiello is touring Boyertown with Ellen Martignetti of Building a Better Boyertown. Website: www.buildingabetterboyertown.org/ Email: manager@boyertownpa.org Phone Number: (610) 369-3054 Chamber Chat Contact: hailey@tricountyareachamber.com

Ready, Set, Walk…and Read! “B Inspired” podcast met with Sairra Cloen, Boyertown Community staff member; Lindsey Mason, former director of the Boyertown Community Library; and Barbara Kreisler, volunteer, to celebrate a dream they've had for years: the establishment of a permanent StoryWalk® in the Boyertown Community Park. Families can now enjoy stories in the park every day—not just Wednesdays in good weather. The episode explores the backgrounds and experiences of these VIP library lovers; we than them for their efforts in enhancing literacy and community involvement in the many activities they organize and plan for the betterment of Boyertown.https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6Hn9Z8xc5Bb

Ready, Set, Walk…and Read!“ B Inspired” podcast met with Sairra Cloen, Boyertown Community staff member; Lindsey Mason, former director of the Boyertown Community Library; and Barbara Kreisler, volunteer, to celebrate a dream they've had for years: the establishment of a permanent StoryWalk® in the Boyertown Community Park. Families can now enjoy stories in the park every day—not just Wednesdays in good weather. The episode explores the backgrounds and experiences of these VIP library lovers; we thank them for their efforts in enhancing literacy and community involvement in the many activities they organize and plan for the betterment of Boyertown. 

The “B Inspired” podcast features fellow retired educator, BASH graduate, Class of '87, John Owen Davis who looks forward to a new career where he'll use the people skills he honed as band director intent on building within his classroom a culture of “unrelenting kindness” where his students knew that, above all, he wanted them to be good people. John's “been around” throughout his career—Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Florida, and Australia—and made some impressively decisive moves to avoid feeling suffocated by others' expectations, to follow his heart as a gay man, or, more recently, to feel safe from Florida's governor and unruly students. While some decisions were questioned by family and friends, he regrets none. In sharing the motivations for his many moves, he reveals the bedrock of his character—uncommon confidence, the importance of family and a sense of community, and a selflessness that he took from the Boyertown community, his parents, and teachers. 

Laura shares her journey from small-town Boyertown to New York to Hollywood, from her high school goal as environmental scientist to costume designer for theatre and film. Our conversation allowed a peek into her life of traveling the world researching and gathering the people and knowledge needed to outfit actors authentically for their roles.

In this episode I sit down with Rachael and Gene Kehler. I met Rachael years ago at her old fashioned candy shop in Boyertown, The Peppermint Stick. She is a wonderful person and we got along instantly! I never forgot her great energy and spirit. So when I found out she had become the president of The Boyertown Historical Society, I reached out to her to interview her about her work with them and about her candy shop. Little did I know that her husband Gene and she owned a farm, One Foot Farm! Gene is also on the board at The Boyertown Historical Society and together they're brought new life into the well respected non-profit. Gene also owns Pennsylvania Craftsmen Construction Company, where he blends 18th century craftsmanship with 21st century techniques.A wonderful couple, full of energy and an incredible work ethic! So excited to share this episode and introduce you all to these two and their amazing work.http://Www.peppermintstickcandystore.com/https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintStickCandyStorehttp://www.boyertownhistory.org/https://www.facebook.com/BoyertownAreaHistoricalSocietyhttp://pacraftsmen.com/https://www.facebook.com/Pennsylvania-Craftsmen-Construction-Company-939857876177517

In episode 19 I catch up with Angela Izzo. She is a painter from Boyertown whom I have admired from afar for years now and finally our paths have crossed and we got a chance to know each other better. What a kindred spirit! Her artwork is funny and honest! She's a mom and works full time, but alas still finds time to create amazing art work! She's also PA Dutch and shares some funny stories of her family and growing up in the area. I'm so excited to finally "meet" Angela and can't wait to get together irl someday soon.https://www.facebook.com/AngelaIzzoArtist

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we interview an archery legend, Sherwood Schoch. Sherwood is originally from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, and was one of the four men responsible for developing and marketing the first compound bow. He worked side by side with Tom Jennings and changed the industry forever with Jennings compound bows. This interview will be broken into two episodes.   In part one, we learn about Sherwood's introduction to hunting and archery, leading to his job as an archery magazine editor after his service in the Navy. From here, Sherwood shares his experience shooting at the highest level of competition archery, winning a national championship, and the doors that continued to open through this journey. That journey would snowball into developing a compound bow and leading seminars all across the country to promote the compound as a valid hunting weapon during the archery hunting season. You'll hear connections with big names including Pete Shepley, Fred Bear, Ben Pearson, Tom Jennings, and many other archery legends. Be sure to watch out for part two soon! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we interview an archery legend, Sherwood Schoch.  Sherwood is originally from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, and was one of the four men responsible for developing and marketing the first compound bow.  He worked side by side with Tom Jennings and changed the industry forever with Jennings compound bows.  This interview will be broken into two episodes.  In part one, we learn about Sherwood's introduction to hunting and archery, leading to his job as an archery magazine editor after his service in the Navy.  From here, Sherwood shares his experience shooting at the highest level of competition archery, winning a national championship, and the doors that continued to open through this journey.  That journey would snowball into developing a compound bow and leading seminars all across the country to promote the compound as a valid hunting weapon during the archery hunting season.  You'll hear connections with big names including Pete Shepley, Fred Bear, Ben Pearson, Tom Jennings, and many other archery legends.  Be sure to watch out for part two soon!Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!

ICYMI--Encore Presentation: Originally dropped as a mid-week special, this episode spotlights the "Before I Die" mural wall that was dedicated recently. We Are (again...part of) the World! Again! Boyertown, PA, joins the "Before I Die" global project of over 5,000 walls in over 70 countries, in over 30 languages. Amy Muzopappa introduced the project from Alaska while on vacation and knew it had to come to Boyertown. It was a perfect fit for Studio B's "Legacy: Remembrance Matters" exhibit featuring visual and literary art and the many efforts of Building a Better Boyertown. John Martignetti constructed the wall; Andrew Garcia added the chalkboard paint. Amy applied the stencils by Thursday, June 15 at 5:00 pm. and by Friday morning, June 16, 10 a.m. the wall featured its first responses. A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday, June 21, 5:30 pm. So exciting to be part of this international project begun over 10 years ago!! The mission: finding common ground, creating community cohesiveness--the mission of so many projects featured in this special kind of place: Boyertown, PA. As our beloved former mayor, the late Marianne Deery insisted: none of us is a stranger--just a friend we have not yet met.

Do you like positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic people? Then you're gonna love our guest for this episode, the indomitable Jane Stahl! Jane is a retired teacher from Gary's hometown of Boyertown, Pennsylvania, and is now Director of Community Relations for Studio B Art Gallery. Her passion for what inspires people is at the core of who she is and is reflected in all her work in the community and in her podcast, "B Inspired". Enjoy this fun and energetic conversation that hopefully will inspire you to pursue what brings you joy! A Back Room Network production

Kyle has a bone to pick with Kevin right off the bat about Sixers fans, including him, sticking their noses up at a Zion trade. (00:00 - 17:30) Former Super Bowl champion James Develin comes on to talk about opening his new business in Ocean City, losing Super Bowl 52 after growing up an Eagles fan, the future of the fullback, being Tom Brady's teammate, and Boyertown of course. (17:30 - 1:08:30) Finally, we react to the Flyers' new sweaters, the absence of Carter Hart and Coots in the promo video, and the I-95 rebuild being ahead of schedule. Are the trades winning too much? (1:08:30 - 1:18:22) Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Amazon Music] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @CrossingBcast Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, and It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a small Pennsylvania town, the play set to be performed on a cold Monday night in January drew hundreds of people to the Rhoads Opera House. One hundred and seventy of them would never make it home alive. Videos: The Rhoads Opera House Fire: Legacy Of A Tragedy Articles and books: Midwinter Mourning and A Town in Tragedy, by Mary Jane Schneider Trapped in the Third Act: The Rhoads Opera House Fire, Boyertown 1908

David Sloan is the Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach at Carnegie Mellon University where he also serves as the Tartans' recruiting coordinator.Sloan came to Carnegie Mellon from Maine Maritime Academy, where he served as the top men's assistant coach for two seasons and head recruiter. Prior to coaching the Mariners, he served as assistant coach at Boyertown Area High School in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In addition, Sloan has coached at numerous camps, including the Tom Izzo Basketball Camp at Michigan State University, as well as an instructor at the prestigious Hoop Group.Sloan is a 2014 graduate of Alvernia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training. While at Alvernia he was a four-year player for the Wolves basketball team.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comFollow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram.Website - https://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/mbkbEmail - dmsloan@andrew.cmu.eduTwitter - @Coach_DSloanVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballMention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Training Camp - Elite Skill Development & Performance CombineThe first Training Camp - Elite Skill Development and Performance Combine will be held on the campus of Western Reserve Academy, just outside of Cleveland, OH powered by Unleashed...

Voters in Boyertown school district's Region #1 have two, new faces running in the upcoming primary on May 16. Michelle Sweisfort is running for the open 2-year seat; Krista Arndt hopes to secure the 4-year seat. What both Michelle and Krista bring is valuable and unique to the Boyertown School Board. Krista's experience and network of professionals who provide security in technology and in interpreting the complex language of regulations are areas of concern for today's schools and ones the current Board has not researched or even considered. Michelle's work in the insurance arena with budgets and finance in managing risk provide professional abilities in the strategic management of the district's $139 million budget. Krista and her family follow auto racing; Michelle rescues stray cats. They just met but have become fast friends and pledge to bring strong leadership skills and a dedication to solving problems as positive role models and team players.  

Voters in Boyertown school district's Region #3 should Vote-for-Two: Matt Hook and Brad Updegrove. As a Boyertown High School graduate, with family members who were well-respected teachers in the district, Brad brings a lifetime knowledge of Boyertown schools—then, as a student and now, as a substitute teacher, father of children attending Boyertown schools, and coach. Matt offers unique qualifications as a certified teacher, trainer, and board certified behaviorial health specialist working with special education students in public and private settings. Matt hopes to improve Board functioning with an eye on issues involving taxes, transparency in developing solutions informed by data and best practices, and creating a healthy work environment supportive of all learners, paraprofessionals, and staff. 

Voters in Boyertown school district's Region #2 should Vote-for-Two: Incumbent Lisa Hogan and Joe Piccione. Lisa Hogan is often described as the model school board member: intelligent, analytic, respectful, collaborative and an excellent listener—someone who listens to understand, find common ground, and negotiate toward solving complex problems. Lisa, who has served the community since 2019 as a school board director and newcomer Joe Piccione are committed to providing all students with whatever accommodations they need to succeed; respecting diversity, free speech, and human rights; and providing transparency and continuing to encourage parents to be involved. As a teacher, Joe Piccione understands the challenges that face education today—especially in combatting misunderstandings and false narratives about public schools and teachers. Both pledge to be good financial stewards while keeping an eye on maintaining the solid reputation of Boyertown School District. 

Donna Usavage talks about her efforts to support pro-public education candidates for upcoming open seats on the School Board to be decided in the May 16 primary election. Donna voices her concerns about the candidates whom members of the sitting Board support--concerns that motivated her and a group of other volunteers to organize and work to elect pro-public education candidates and maintain BASD's reputation for offering a quality of education to the district's students.Donna spent 10 years serving as a school board director for Boyertown Area School District (BASD). Since her retirement, she has continued her involvement by attending school board meetings, voicing her concerns, and offering information with others.In the episode, she recalls the recent development of “Boyertown Forward”—the political action committee formed to support the current pro-public school candidates—some details about each of the pro-public education candidates as well as issues presented by their opponents and the groups that support them.  She urges listeners to become involved, to learn about the unique qualifications of the candidates that Boyertown Forward supports as well as what differentiates them from their opponents. She encourages attendance at the Candidate Forum on May 10, 2023, in the Fellowship room of St. John's Lutheran Church, 45 N Reading Ave, Boyertown, 7-9 p.m. And, most important of all, she hopes that voters turn out on the primary election day: May 16. Additional details from the "B Inspired" episode can be found in an upcoming article in  The Boyertown Area Expression (boyertownareaexpression.town.news).

Rachael Kehler creates ideas non-stop—seemingly in her sleep--and her ideas bring people to the streets of Boyertown to have fun and to enhance the lives and success of her own business, The Peppermint Stick, fellow business owners and non-profits including Building a Better Boyertown, Berks-Mont Business Association, and the Boyertown Area Historical Society. Learning what “powers” her whirlwind energy and what she has in mind for the future was eye-opening. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/n1588GoiCyb

The Bear Fever project is fortunate to have long-time contact Brieanne Hauger handling orders for bears at Cowpainters, LLC. Brieanne—who joined Cowpainters in 2007—several years after our launch—purchased the company in 2018—and facilitates orders, designs and sculpts custom additions to the bears, and handles delivery of the sculptures to the artists in the Boyertown area.I was excited recently to record a “B Inspired” podcast episode with Brieanne to learn a bit more about the company and the process involved in our project from its beginning. Bear Fever seemingly can't be cured, and our community seems to be quite satisfied that this fever remains contagious! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/b7mL8cedfyb

Our speaker for Dinner & Doctrine was Barry Parsons, Pastor of Harvest Bible Fellowship Church in Boyertown, PA. Pastor Parsons lead us to better understand the teaching and negative effect of Charismatic theology on a local church and on the lives of individual Christians. Pastor Barry grew up in a church steeped in Charismatic practices and had the privilege to be called to pastor that church and lead it out of Charismatic confusion and toward Christian faithfulness. Pastor Parsons shares

Rescuing the Colebrookdale Railroad from abandonment allowed executive director of the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust Nathaniel Guest an opportunity to make his boyhood dream come true of running a tourist railroad. Reviewing his personal history, sharing some of the challenges involved in running a railroad, and envisioning Boyertown as Christmas City USA makes an inspiring conversation. A description of the event space and farmers' market for which the railroad received a recent grant provides the community with a beautiful dream that will inspire the involvement of the entire community. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/atrQ64VK6xb

Ellen Martignetti, Building a Better Boyertown's Main Street Manager, describes her job as completing a giant puzzle, one that requires her to search carefully for just the right person to head up or volunteer for a project or just the retail business to fill an available spot on the main street to attract shoppers. Finding the right puzzle piece is Ellen's favorite part of the job, and she's not shy about her mission to put the puzzle together. Learning about her lifetime creativity that she shares in different forms with her husband and children and her future goals for Boyertown bring her puzzle metaphor to life.

In tonight's episode we review the events that took place while stealth camping by a pond we now call Kevin Pond in honor of our friend Kevin Romero. The team all get together to try out some new techniques we have been wanting to experiment with, but had yet to incorporate into our research. As an added bonus we discuss events that occurred in an Historic Car Museum in Boyertown, PA. Thanks for Squatchin'Check out the selection of fine products from our friends at Yeti Bars and be sure to use discount code STP10 at check out to receive 10% Off your order!https://www.yetibars.net/ Follow us on:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJMsw9t2LqaJYVrPTYiCiQhttps://www.instagram.com/squatch_talks_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Squatchtalkspodcast/https://twitter.com/SquatchTalkshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1895089https://open.spotify.com/show/2n0xiqGEgkxsVjxUFSIiRYhttps://www.NASBRO.NET/

Tonight we welcomed Robert Theisen to the show. Robert came on to talk about the "Come out Swinging - Fall Frolic 2022" metal detecting event happening November 5-6, 2022. We also discussed some history of the Boyertown, Pennsylvania area and the charities supported by this year's event. LINKS:2022 Fall Frolic - Come Out Swinginghttps://tinyurl.com/3czbpabwBoyertown Historical Societyhttps://boyertownhistory.org/Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundationhttps://accrf.org/RELICS RADIO is live on spreaker.com/digginwithseven every Thursday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available on spreaker.com or wherever you get your podcast.Be sure and check out our Relics Radio sponsors:American Digger Magazine - www.americandigger.comJeff Lubbert - Sales AssociateHistory Seekers303 618-5179www.treasuremtndetectors.comDK's LINKS:All My Links Here: https://linktr.ee/adventuresindirtAdventures in Dirt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adventuresindirtAdventures in Dirt Facebook Group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventuresInDirtTONY's LINKS:5280 Adventures on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/5280adventures5280 Adventures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5280adventures5280 Adventures on Instagram:DIGGIN WITH SEVEN's LINKS:Diggin with Seven on YouTube www.youtube.com/digginwithsevenDiggin with Seven on MeWe: https://mewe.com/group/5ff9b8e3c3e5427a1b6f17dfRelics Radio on MeWe: https://mewe.com/group/5fdcb8bb0e3715112094773cLoy Milam on MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/loymilamWelcome to another episode of Relics Radio yall!

Episode 75 Matt Karll The King of Boyertown and future Hall of Fame Boytertowner Matt Karll returns to the show for the fully story. You may remember him from the Xmas Special or from his short run singing with Rock Bottom. Recently his new band GridIron went from Side Project to one of the most talked about bands in the last 2 years. On the Eve of their record release party for their lp "No Good At Goodbyes" I wanted to spend some time talking shit and breaking balls with my good friend. www.bbbrecords.bandcamp.com/album/no-good-at-goodbyes www.instagram.com/gridironhardcore www.instagram.com/mattkarll Opening Track of the Episode Carried By Six "Eternity" www.carriedby6hc.bandcamp.com

Host Tom Appel and co-host Jill Ciminillo start the show by discussing their recent test drives of the smallest and least-expensive model in Audi's lineup: the A3 compact sedan. (Co-host Damon Bell is out on assignment this week.) Kendra Cook, Executive Director of the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, joins us to discuss the museum and its focus on Pennsylvania's automotive history. Kendra also shares details of the museum's upcoming A "Current" EVent display of historic electric vehicles. Tom has a fake-car quiz for Jill, and the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog are discussed--including a test-drive review of the 2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design.