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Got spring breakers coming to visit you soon? You may have already taken your friends and family to the Carnegie Museums and admired the skyline from Mt. Washington, but there's so much more for tourists to take in. We're bringing back our conversation with City Cast Pittsburgh contributor and travel writer Meg St-Esprit, who's sharing all the spots she takes visitors — from the first-timers to the folks who come by every year.  Check out Meg's City Paper story about Pittsburgh boat tours. **This episode originally aired November 27, 2024. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 10th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens KESEM Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Duffy began his storytelling journey as a cub reporter for a small newspaper near Chicago and eventually made his way to Baltimore. He transitioned into magazine writing and editing, contributing to publications like Baltimore Magazine, Chesapeake Bay Magazine, and City Paper, before embarking on a freelance writing career centered on the arts, urban development, and healthcare. Currently, Jim focuses on capturing the culture and character of the Delmarva Peninsula. He founded “Secrets of the Eastern Shore,” a platform that highlights the region through storytelling, photography, and local products. His monthly newsletter, “Month of Fundays,” boasts over 13,000 subscribers, while his “Secrets of the Eastern Shore” Facebook page has garnered more than 60,000 followers. 

We're heading into a long holiday weekend, and if you've got family or friends in town, you might be trying to figure out what to do with them — especially if you've already hit some of the classics, like visiting a Carnegie museum. City Cast contributor Meg St-Esprit is an expert local tour guide. She's here to help you plan the perfect Pittsburgh itinerary, whether you're hosting a first-time visitor or someone who comes back year after year. Check out Meg's City Paper story about Pittsburgh boat tours. Learn more about the sponsor of this November 27th episode: City Theatre - use code CityCast for $5 off Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my #friendinbeauty Tiyana Robinson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Tiyana is an award-winning Washington DC-based Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of Makeup Mogul University, where she teaches Makeup Artists and Freelance Beauty Pros. To date, she has coached and mentored thousands of Artists on 3 continents and online. Tiyana was voted as DC's Top Makeup Artist by City Paper and her work as a Makeup Artist growth coach has been featured in Black Enterprise, Entrepreneur.com, and Essence Magazine. In 2020 she was included in The Root's “Glow-Up 50” - an annual celebration of the black tastemakers, trendsetters and innovators elevating the world of style - in the same category as Rihanna. In 2024 she launched BeautyPro Funnels, the world's first all-in-one software that empowers Beauty Pros to book more clients, launch their own classes, and create their own beauty products so they can make money beyond their chair. Her mission is to change the way that Beauty Pros do business for good!  During our chat we talked about life as a freelance makeup artist, diversifying your income as a beauty pro, following the success of other Makeup Artists, why she developed BeautyPro Funnels, how BeautyPro Funnels is changing how beauty pros do business and so much more. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com GET A PEEK INSIDE OF BEAUTYPRO FUNNELS HERE https://www.getbeautyprofunnels.com/friends JOIN FRIENDS IN BEAUTY x GLAMAZON BEAUTY AT FRIENDSGIVING 2024 https://bit.ly/FIBDinnerParty GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS:  https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I'M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase  Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Tiyana Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/tiyanarobinsonbeauty BeautyPro Funnels (Website) - https://www.beautyprofunnels.com/friends Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved.

For the last few years, Washington Gas has had a scheme to replace pipes all over D.C. in the name of safety. What could be wrong with that? Well, according to the people behind Stop Project Pipes, the real plan is to keep D.C. dependent on a fuel the city has vowed to move away from. City Paper's Alex Koma has been covering the issue and is here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 17th episode: Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Given the differences in power, and definitions of success, how can arts and change collaborations between institutions of higher learning and their local communities be equitable and accountable? And how can change oriented artists practice effectively and ethically with a foot in each camp? Billy Yalowitz has had a career as a theater director and choreographer that I think provides provocative answers to both questions and more.This podcast features a rich conversation between Bill Cleveland and Billy Yalowitz, focusing on the intersection of community arts and social justice. At the heart of their discussion is the importance of facilitating equitable collaborations between artists and their communities, particularly in the context of higher education. Yalowitz shares insights from his diverse career as a theater director and choreographer, emphasizing the necessity of understanding one's own heritage and community narratives before engaging with others. The dialogue also explores the significance of storytelling as a means of empowerment and healing, particularly in marginalized communities. Ultimately, the episode highlights the transformative power of art in bridging divides and fostering mutual understanding across different cultural backgrounds.A key highlight of the episode is the Black Bottom Performance Project, where Yalowitz worked to amplify the voices of a community displaced by urban renewal. This project not only sought to reclaim lost stories but also fostered a sense of belonging among participants. Yalowitz emphasizes the importance of creating spaces for collective memory and narrative sharing, illustrating how art can bridge divides and facilitate healing. The project serves as a testament to the potential of community arts to address historical injustices and promote social cohesion, prompting listeners to consider the power of storytelling in their own lives.As the episode progresses, the discussion evolves into pressing contemporary issues, particularly climate justice and the disconnection from land that many communities experience. Yalowitz shares his ongoing work in the Hudson Valley, where he seeks to reconnect with his cultural roots while collaborating with indigenous peoples. This aspect of the conversation underscores the interconnectedness of social justice and environmental stewardship.Key Moments03:47 The Keys to the Kingdom: Billy's Building Project05:29 Exploring Identity and Community08:48 Golden's Bridge: A Cultural Sanctuary15:22 The Tradition of Community Arts21:40 The Legacy of Folk and Modern Dance26:05 The Black Bottom Performance Project27:23 Community Stories and Reparations32:15 Migrations and Hyphenations: An Israeli/Palestinian Sago36:25 The Birth Narrative and Twin, Twin Transfusion Syndrome41:54 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Rehearsal47:06 Land Amnesia and Climate Justice51:40 Reflections and InspirationsBIOBilly Yalowitz is a writer, director and community arts practitioner whose writings and interdisciplinary performance works draw from public history and chronicle grassroots movements for self-determination.Yalowitz's interdisciplinary performance works have been presented off-Broadway and internationally. He has directed critically acclaimed and nationally profiled community-based performance-installations in Philadelphia neighborhoods since 1991. Yalowitz has been named “Best Unclassifiable Theater Artist” by Philadelphia's City Paper, Best Choreographer by the Philadelphia Inquirer, and was nominated for a Barrymore Award for his work at People's Light & Theater Company. He was commissioned by the Philadelphia Museum of Art to create a performance-festival, The Fathering Circle.Yalowitz's work has been featured in the New York Times

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Nina Sossamon-Pogue, Founder of NSP Communications, Keynote Speaker, Author, USA Gymnast, and Emmy-Winning News Anchor. Nina reflects on her journey from a Navy brat with a passion for gymnastics to facing challenges after an injury cut short her college career and Olympic dreams. She highlights the launch of her "Now What" workshop, aimed at building resilience and navigating tough times. Nina also shares her transition into the tech world, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, asking questions, and adapting to new opportunities.

Gamble & Huff, Philadelphia International Rock & Soul ClassicCharlie Ingui,  Original Lead Vocalist still records & tours  go check him out! ~ thesoulsurvivors.comR.I.P. Ritchie Ingui, original vocal half of the Soul Survivors. He transitioned in early 2017.Original group member Kenny Jeremiah Transitioned in December of 2020.Memorable Intro, AWESOME Classic Hit, a Kenny Gamble &Leon Huff hit that Helped launch the Legendary Philadelphia International Record Label.I am a Music Lover of All Styles, Generations. This Week I Flashback.......The Soul Survivors, originally from New York City, grew up listening to the R & B groups of the 1950's. The sounds of groups like the Moonglows, Heartbeats, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers had a great influence on brothers Charlie and Rich Ingui. With various street corner groups, they developed their vocal skills. While in high school, Charlie joined the vocal group from Queens, N.Y. the Dedications. When, a year later the group's lead singer decided to leave, brother Rich was recruited. While performing at clubs in the New York area, they found themselves at the mercy of various house bands and decided to find a group of musicians who would become permanent members of the group therefore creating a self contained unit. The group would be renamed THE SOUL SURVIVORS.Shortly thereafter, the group began to build a strong following, playing venues in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Enjoying great success in Philadelphia, they attracted the attention of record producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Into the recording studio they went, emerging with " Expressway To Your Heart " a song that would climb to #3 on Billboard's R&B chart and #4 on it's Top 100 list. The success of " Expressway " became Gamble and Huff's first "crossover" hit when it began to be played on both black and white radio stations. It's success enabled Gamble and Huff to reach the large audiences they sought in order to bring their " Sound Of Philadelphia " to the mass Market. In polls taken by both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia's City Paper, " Expressway" was voted the number one record ever to come out of Philadelphia. "Expressway " was followed by two other chart records, "Explosion In My Soul" and " Mission Impossible". Their first album, released in 1968, was " When The Whistle Blows ". A second LP, on Atco Records, called "Take Another Look" appeared in 1969.During this time, the group toured extensively throughout the U.S. appearing with many different types of artists...everyone from Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, Sly and the Family Stone and countless others. In 1974, the Soul Survivors reunited with Gamble and Huff to record their self titled album "The Soul Survivors" on TSOP Records. It was written and performed in a style that would define the unique sound of The Soul Survivors.The album produced "City Of Brotherly Love" which would show up on Billboard's R&B Top 100 and become the group's fourth charted outing.© 2024 All Rights Reserved© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

The Democrats have been camping out in Pittsburgh ahead of tonight's Presidential debate, and they paused briefly to visit Penzeys Spices. We're talking about how folks have responded to all the attention on PA, plus there are a bunch of new films and TV shows you can watch featuring the Steel City and its people right now. We're even counting Cam Heyward on “Hot Ones” and Michael Keaton on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” We always cite our sources: Steelers DT Cam Heyward took on “Hot Ones” and shared his favorite Pittsburghese.  During her stay in Pittsburgh, pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated outside of VP and presidential candidate Kamala Harris' hotel.  Harris visited Penzeys Spices in the Strip District. Penzeys owner, Bill Penzey, is staunchly anti-Trump, and there's even a section on the spice store's website dedicated to criticizing the Republican Party.  Watch the presidential debate on ABC News Live at 9 p.m. Eastern. Pittsburgh Film Office director Dawn Keezer is celebrating 30 years in the city.  Check out the new sound stages being built in Rankin, and our No. 13 ranking in Movie Maker Magazine's top places to live and work as a filmmaker.  Dawn Keezer's been on the podcast to talk about film tax credits, projects in Pittsburgh, and the film curse that we finally broke. Pittsburgh-born Micheal Keaton and super fan Seth Meyers talk about their “irrational confidence” as Pittsburgh sports fanatics. “The Pitt,” an upcoming medical drama is filming around Allegheny General this week, but the studio's getting sued by the estate of “ER” creator Michael Crichton. The lawsuit alleges that “The Pitt” is a reboot of “ER” made without permission. Prefer reminiscing about old TV shows instead of watching new ones? City Paper looked back at some of Pittsburgh's reality TV stars. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 10th episode: Fulton Commons Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Friday news roundup! We're looking at both national political conventions to see how Pennsylvanians talked about local issues and celebrating the golden anniversary of an iconic Pittsburgh landmark. Plus, Covid cases are on the rise, and Giant Eagle is dropping GetGo — but another bird is swooping in. We always cite our sources: Giant Eagle is dropping GetGo but the new owners, Couche-Tard, will keep the myPerks loyalty program. Covid cases are on the rise in Pgh and elsewhere, and the new vaccine isn't ready yet. The CDC tracks Covid levels in wastewater, and so does the state, which has a county by county dashboard.  Only about a quarter of Allegheny County residents got the last Covid vaccine. The stakes are especially high for Allegheny County because respiratory illnesses don't play well with poor air quality. A bunch of PA and Pgh folks spoke at their respective party conventions, including organizer Erin Koper and Senate candidate Dave McCormick at the RNC and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Gov. Josh Shapiro at the DNC. At the RNC, Koper talked about Pittsburgh police staffing levels, which are rising, and homicides, which have fallen since the year she cited on stage. Homicides rose in 2022 all over the nation. The Democratic roll call doubled as a dance party, featuring both “Motownphilly” and “Black and Yellow” for Pennsylvania. Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker, who welcomed VP candidate Tim Walz to talk to the Quips football team last week, gave the first remarks. Point State Park and our enormous fountain are celebrating their combined 50th birthdays. We talk about some of their most fun facts in this week's news quiz. City Paper has a great deep dive into its history, too. Nurses at West Penn Hospital authorized a labor strike this week, and striking workers at the Post-Gazette are nearing two years off the job. The PSO is on its European tour. They'll be back in Pittsburgh to open their new season in September. Besides baton diplomacy, there's a lot of other ways we foster connections with other countries. Learn more about our sister cities in our conversation with the former director of the Sister Cities Association of Pittsburgh. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 23rd episode: U.S. Steel Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh Recovery Walk Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DC Board of Elections announced Friday that Initiative 83 has enough signatures to be on the ballot this November. That means ranked choice voting and open primaries could be on the horizon for D.C., and they'd seriously shake up D..C politics. City Paper's Alex Koma is here to explain what the future of our elections could look like. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 6th episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18) Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DC has surprised itself by building a lot of housing. Plus, Amtrak's officially taken over Union Station, there's a new lawsuit that might — maybe? — speed up train service, and we've got City Paper's Best of DC. Washington Post reporter Meagan Flynn joins the team to break it all down. Learn more about the Catherine Fuller murder here. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 2nd episode: PaintCare District Bridges Paulson & Nace Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The She Show Video gals are BACK!! Joining us for this final season, they brought the HEAT with their topic of interracial dating/relationships. We discuss the intricacies of navigating interracial relationships (whether romantic or platonic) in regards to the public, friend groups, and family members. Listen now and let us know what you think! Also! Making A Martini has been nominated for Best Podcast in City Paper's 'Best Of The 'Burgh' 2024. Use the link below to vote! You can vote EVERYDAY with however many emails you have! Help us reach number one! Best Podcast LinkShe Show Video Links: Podcast (Apple) YouTube ChannelInstagramFacebookSupport the Show.Links for Making A MartiniLinktreeBuy Me A CoffeeInstacart

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Carlos Silva, Partner & President of the SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory Agency. A veteran Sport and media and digital executive, Silva has built and sold companies in the TV, digital and media convergence space over the last 25 years.  He has also raised more than $250M for the startups that he has operated. Silva was the CEO of C360 an innovative 360 immersive video software company that delivers best in class broadcast level 360 degree video for TV and digital consumption. The software also has many government related surveillance applications. Prior to C360, Silva was President of MDE Sports and Entertainment which owns and operates the Citi Open Tennis Tournament, The Washington Justice esports team, the City Paper, and the Washington Kastles in WTT. Prior to MDE, Silva was CEO of World TeamTennis (WTT). He led the effort to bring Pro Tennis back during the COVID pandemic and executed the 2020 season by creating a safe bubble at the Greenbrier in WV. He created expansion teams in Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando. He also partnered with CBS Sports, ESPN, and Tennis Channel to broadcast WTT to the largest audience in 45 years. Prior to WTT, Silva served as CEO for the World Series of Fighting for three years. He led the sale of the WSOF to new investors, staying on as President of the newly named Professional Fighters League (PFL) until Jan. 2019. Silva was also Senior Advisor to leagues and media startups while serving as an Executive in Residence at Park Lane Investment Bank and remains a board advisor to Park Lane. Prior to that, Silva led the programming and operations of Universal Sports Network, sold to NBC and now the Olympic Channel. He was the President & COO and joined in April 2006. He was also the co-Executive Producer of the Vancouver Olympic Games. Prior to Universal Sports, Silva ran some of the largest Web destinations in the World: AOL Sports, News and Money. Silva joined AOL after selling NetChannel to AOL. Silva holds a B.S. from Boston College and M.S. degree from George Washington University. He played Tennis at Boston College as well as the pro satellite tour and has finished 11 Ironman races including 2 in Kona at the World Championships. Carlos Silva: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilvajr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlossilvajr38/ X: https://x.com/carlossilva

Dr. Natalie Gentile is a board-certified doctor of Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, proud Pittsburgh native, wife, and proud mama of 2. With her belief of breaking down barriers between community members and their access to resources for a healthy lifestyle, she opened her own direct primary care practice and Rebel Wellness. Rebel Wellness, located in Shadyside, is a lifestyle medicine-oriented wellness space that offers kitchen classes, personal training sessions, group fitness classes, and educational workshops along with an on-demand library of resources. Natalie was nominated as one of City Paper's Best Changemakers in 2021 and was named to Pittsburgh Magazine's "40 Under 40" list in 2022. Direct Primary Care: https://www.directcarepgh.com/ https://www.rebelsinwellness.com IG @rebelwellnessllc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelwellnessllc

We're talking election results, pet policies and pride month with City Paper's Alex Koma and Hey DC's Kaela Cote-Stemmerman.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, which usually marks the start of wedding season! And there's no nuptial tradition more beloved around here than the Pittsburgh cookie table. We're sharing its history, some of our favorite recipes, and as a true act of service, where you can purchase your cookie table cookies if you're better at buying than baking. Have a favorite cookie table recipe? Let us know what Producer Sophia Lo should bake next! Call or text us at 412-212-8893. We always cite our sources: Pittsburgh has a long history with the cookie table, and they could even make an appearance at church socials, game nights, and PTA meetings. There's been proposals for Pennsylvania to have an office state cookie. Wondering what treats people love to see on cookie tables? The Pittsburgh subreddit has weighed in. City Paper rounded up some bakeries in Pittsburgh where you can order cookies for your cookie table. WIN SOME MONEY! We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey. It's just seven minutes long, and anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag! Learn more about our sponsors:  Join AIDS Free Pittsburgh and True T Pittsburgh from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 30 in Allegheny Commons East Park for the 6th annual Too Hot for July HIV awareness event, including free HIV and STI testing, music, dancing, performances, and more. Visit TooHotForJuly.com. The 65th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival takes over the Cultural District in Downtown Pittsburgh from May 31 to June 9. It's 10 days of free art and music from noon to 9 p.m. daily. Learn more at trustarts.org/TRAF. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gamble & Huff, Philadelphia International Rock & Soul ClassicCharlie Ingui,  Original Lead Vocalist still records & tours  go check him out! ~ thesoulsurvivors.comR.I.P. Ritchie Ingui, original vocal half of the Soul Survivors. He transitioned in early 2017.Original group member Kenny Jeremiah Transitioned in December of 2020.Memorable Intro, AWESOME Classic Hit, a Kenny Gamble &Leon Huff hit that Helped launch the Legendary Philadelphia International Record Label.I am a Music Lover of All Styles, Generations. This Week I Flashback.......The Soul Survivors, originally from New York City, grew up listening to the R & B groups of the 1950's. The sounds of groups like the Moonglows, Heartbeats, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers had a great influence on brothers Charlie and Rich Ingui. With various street corner groups, they developed their vocal skills. While in high school, Charlie joined the vocal group from Queens, N.Y. the Dedications. When, a year later the group's lead singer decided to leave, brother Rich was recruited. While performing at clubs in the New York area, they found themselves at the mercy of various house bands and decided to find a group of musicians who would become permanent members of the group therefore creating a self contained unit. The group would be renamed THE SOUL SURVIVORS.Shortly thereafter, the group began to build a strong following, playing venues in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Enjoying great success in Philadelphia, they attracted the attention of record producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Into the recording studio they went, emerging with " Expressway To Your Heart " a song that would climb to #3 on Billboard's R&B chart and #4 on it's Top 100 list. The success of " Expressway " became Gamble and Huff's first "crossover" hit when it began to be played on both black and white radio stations. It's success enabled Gamble and Huff to reach the large audiences they sought in order to bring their " Sound Of Philadelphia " to the mass Market. In polls taken by both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia's City Paper, " Expressway" was voted the number one record ever to come out of Philadelphia. "Expressway " was followed by two other chart records, "Explosion In My Soul" and " Mission Impossible". Their first album, released in 1968, was " When The Whistle Blows ". A second LP, on Atco Records, called "Take Another Look" appeared in 1969.During this time, the group toured extensively throughout the U.S. appearing with many different types of artists...everyone from Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, Sly and the Family Stone and countless others. In 1974, the Soul Survivors reunited with Gamble and Huff to record their self titled album "The Soul Survivors" on TSOP Records. It was written and performed in a style that would define the unique sound of The Soul Survivors.The album produced "City Of Brotherly Love" which would show up on Billboard's R&B Top 100 and become the group's fourth charted outing.© 2024 All Rights Reserved© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

With the weather warming, crossing a bridge doesn't feel quite so impossible. So if you want to go out and party this weekend, where should you go? Pittsburgh has options — Spirit, Belvedere's, Cavo, and Club VIP — but the ‘Burgh used to have way more nightclubs that catered to a wider diversity of party-goers. We're with City Paper's Colin Williams about what happened to Pittsburgh's nightlife scene.  **This episode originally published on January 10, 2024. Keep up with the pop-up parties by following Jellyfish, Hot Mass, and Slappers N Bangers on Instagram. Learn more about our sponsor, the Pittsburgh Opera, presenting The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson, April 27 through May 5, at the Byham Theater. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're breaking down the 2025 budget with City Paper's Alex Koma, and Washingtonian's Jessica Sidman is here to talk about D.C.'s nominees for the James Beard awards — and a crazy spy story at a local Russian restaurant.  Check out our interview with James Beard award-winning chef, Rob Rubba, on why we should all be switching to electric stoves! Also! We're giving away a Hey DC mug! But you have to be a member to enter the drawing, and we're doing it later today! Sign up by 12 pm ET on April 5 to enter, plus, as a member, you'll get ad-free listening and a ton of other exclusive perks. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Friday news roundup! A bridge collapsed in Baltimore — could something similar play out here? Mayor Ed Gainey's trying, once again, to generate taxes from UPMC and other tax-exempt properties. And a new Pittsburgh-based medical drama called “The Pitt” is in the works. Plus, we've got some fun Easter news, a comprehensive plan update, and a very happy groundhog arrival.  What very Pittsburgh storyline would you love to see from Max's new show? Call or text us at 412-212-8893. We always cite our sources: Pittsburgh was named one of the best places to celebrate Easter. Mayor Ed Gainey is challenging the tax exempt status of more than 100 more city properties. The Trib wrote about the bridge collapse in Baltimore and how the circumstances compare to what happens along Pittsburgh waterways. Learn more about our river traffic from City Paper's “Where the Heck are Pittsburgh's River Barges Going?” PublicSource has a great story about how the city basically ignored warnings about Fern Hollow for years. Max (new HBO) is launching a new medical drama called “The Pitt,” which will be set in Pittsburgh. Check out Reddit's ideas for some very Steel City storylines. The executive producer, John Wells, graduated from CMU. The Pittsburgh Film Office says it's not expected to be filmed here. Punxsutawney Phil and his groundhog wife Phyllis welcomed two healthy pups this week. Did you know Phil lives forever? Here are four fun “Phil phacts” from the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. Here's how you can get involved with the city's first ever Comprehensive Plan process. Learn more about our sponsor, the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh and their Racial Justice Challenge, at ywcapgh.org. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back with an all new episode, Nate recaps his gig DJing a Daddy/Daughter Dance, bows to the glory of Taylor Swift and pours one out for the Grape Room. Then, Nate finally gets a chance to sit down and chat with WXPN's John Vettese. They talk about John's place in the Philly scene, Nate's a plea to be on a Key Session, growing up in Ambler, discovering Nine Inch Nails, Stabbing Westward, the Lansdale Hardcore scene and XIII PFP, the Wonder Years, music shops and import CDs, the legacy of the bands Oasis and REM, the Rolling Stones, shooting live music photography at stadium shows, shooting the Philadelphia stop of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, WXPN's acceptance of Taylor, the negative reaction to change and the stations growth, the Philly scene and the WXPN Local show, writing for the City Paper, giving local artists national exposure, the latest local band that excites him as well as the one he wishes would have been bigger. Then, John tries his hand at The Jawntlet!John Vettese WXPN bioJohn Vettese InstagramJohn Vettese Twitter/XWXPN Local archivesWhat's The Frequency? archives Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

If you want to go out and party this weekend, Pittsburgh has some solid options — maybe you'll hit Spirit, Cavo, or Club VIP — but the ‘Burgh used to have way more clubbing options that catered to a wider diversity of party-goers. We talk to City Paper's Colin Williams about what happened to Pittsburgh's nightlife scene.  To keep up with pop-up parties, we recommend following Jellyfish, Hot Mass, and Slappers N Bangers on Instagram. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Carlos Raba was born and raised in the Mexican state of Sinaloa by his mother and her four sisters. He learned to make tortillas by hand in his uncle's restaurant and picked up classic Mexican recipes like cochinita pibil and lengua from his aunts and grandmother. Raba's mother was a journalist who was critical of Mexican politicians, so fearing for their lives, she sought asylum and moved the family to the suburbs of Washington, D.C. when Raba was 17. After he graduated from high school, Raba attended business school for a year and then began working in grocery stores. He started at the Whole Foods in Kentlands, Maryland, trying his hand at different roles—butcher, fishmonger, cheesemonger, and eventually store manager. He. then moved to Giant Foods and worked at various locations for five years. Tiring of the corporate life, his business partner Lane Harlan convinced him to use his creativity and family recipes to open Clavel in Baltimore in 2015. In a Converted American grill, Raba serves the same shrimp ceviche recipe that his familky taught him when he was 6 years old, along withother Sinaloan specialties in a relaxed, communal setting. In 2017, Raba was named “Best Chef. in Baltimore” by City Paper, in 2018 Carlos Raba was name also name “Rising star chef” by Star chef publications and on 2022 Carlos Raba was a “James Beard” semifinalist. Carlos Raba also a practitioner of Brazilian jiujitsu, hold a black belt first degree under Vicente Jr team and his passion for jiujitsu lead him to Co-found Guardian Baltimore a 501(c)3 nonprofit martial arts gym in Remington, Baltimore that offer classes in Brazilian jiu jitsu. The gym is free for kids ages 6 – 18, and offers affordable sliding-scale memberships for adults. the space was founded on the belief that almost everyone wants to be a part of a tribe, and they work daily to serve as a vital space for their community.  

A potential D.C. referendum called Initiative 83 could pave the way for ranked-choice voting in D.C. At first blush, it sounds like a great idea in a city where a dozen or more candidates are apt to divide up the vote in a Council race. Who could be against it? It turns out, quite a few folks! Alex Koma from City Paper is here to walk us through Initiative 83 and its antagonists. Get ad-free podcast listening, insider updates, VIP access at future events, and a shoutout in our newsletter by becoming a member! Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Election Day! But in the District this year that's pretty boring. So we're looking ahead to a 2024 race that is already getting pretty heated: for the shadow senator role. What is a shadow senator and why should we care? City Paper's Alex Koma explains what the job is, why Senator Michael D. Brown is in the hot seat, and who is gearing up to challenge him next year. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. is a great arts city, even if it doesn't always get the shine it deserves. And once you start paying attention, the variety of options can be a little overwhelming. City Paper's arts editor Sarah Marloff is here to recommend five productions you NEED to see this month. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The D.C. Council is considering a bill that would allocate government funding for local news outlets, and residents would get to pick which ones get money. City Paper's Alex Koma helps explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book bans have been cropping up all over the country, usually brought by conservative parent or community groups appealing to school boards saying they don't want kids to have access to something for various reasons. Often it's LGBTQ+ identifying characters, conversations about race, uncomfortable hardships, truths, or lived experiences that some people think students aren't ready for. But while some parts of the state have been inundated with book challenges, Western Pennsylvania hasn't.  We're with City Paper's Colin Williams to talk about his upcoming reporting — including proposed bans in Norwin, Hempfield, Pine-Richland, and Franklin Regional school districts, and how our upcoming election Nov. 7 could set the stage for fights to come. Thanks to the Pittsburgh Media Partnership for funding Colin's reporting, completed in partnership with Belt Magazine and the Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism.  Check out your voting status and make your plan to vote here. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something new for yinz! We're talking all things food — a bunch of new restaurants are opening, a few restaurants are back, there are a couple of classic Pittsburgh brands branching out into new spaces, and the City Cast crew has everything you need to plan your weekend.  City Paper ranked all the sandwiches you can order at Sheetz, NEXTPittsburgh has a great roundup of more autumnal events, and the Northside Chronicle did a really great feature on Wilson's Bar-B-Q and the family behind it. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everywhere anyone lives in any town, seems to have soe urban legend or location where teenagers go and do a thing and make ghosts appear or kids push your car.. your town? Talm'bout everything hilarious urban legends from the rust belt or steel valley or midwest. -- Please consider supporting monthly at Patreon.com/AaronKleiber  subscribe, just like Netflix, to your fave creative people AND get exclusive content - Patreon/com/AaronKleiber -- *Aaron's Amazon Comedy Special 'Grown @%$ Dad' is NOW streaming on YouTube! Audio album available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, IHeartRadio AND SiriusXM! -- #GrownDadBusiness podcast with Aaron Kleiber It's comedy, it's a podcast, it's a vibe. Aaron Kleiber — comedian, actor, proud husband and father of three — hangs with funny n creative friends talm'bout comedy, parenting, food, culture, movies/tv, sharing stories and experiences. 200+ episodes EVERYWHERE you listen to podcasts - please subscribe to them all! Title Instrumental theme ""King for a Day"" by Passion HiFi @Passion_HiFi http://EvilTwinRecords.com Produced/Edited by Aaron Kleiber; with Sam Sprunger of Lounge Media Group copyright 2023 Aaron Kleiber -- Aaron Kleiber has been entertaining his entire life — from climbing atop his grandmother's coffee table as a child and being voted class clown at Steel Valley High School - to playing make-believe in front of a camera or taking the stage at comedy clubs across North America today. Aaron began his entertainment career producing, performing & writing sketch comedy, award-winning short films at Steel Valley High School in Homestead, PA with friend Chris Preksta (Mercury Men, Echo Torch, Pittsburgh Dad) - graduating to independently produced feature films, 'Captain Blasto' and 'A Great Disturbance' , garnering dozens of film festival awards and appearances. A short stint of ala carte classes at Second City, Chicago later and the birth of his first daughter, made a permanent home in Pittsburgh and try the ‘solo sport' of stand-up comedy in 2009. Meanwhile, already adding dozens of memorable commercial credits and roles in major studio films to his performance resume. First touring with Steve-O of Jackass fame and former 'Last Comic Standing' winner, Josh Blue - quickly breaking-out as one of the most in-demand opening acts - touring alongside the likes of Bob Saget, Brad Williams, Jim Breuer, John Witherspoon, Tammy Pescatelli, Bert Kriescher, Ralphie May and Harland Williams.  Aaron made his nationally-televised stand-up comedy debut on 'Gotham Comedy Live' with Jim Breuer, Dean Edwards & Mitch Fatel - which was subsequently  included in the 'Best of Season 2.'  Shortly thereafter making his second appearance on 'Standup and Deliver' NUVO TV, filmed live during the Cabo Comedy Festival at Cabo Wabo, Mexico. Named a top 5 finalist in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, appeared at Gilda's Laugh Fest (Best of the Midwest), San Luis Obisbo SLO Fest, and twice at industry favorite Limestone Comedy Festival. When out west, a regular at the Hollywood Improv, Comedy, Laugh Factory & Magic Club of Hermosa Beach. His comedy podcast with over 200 episodes, ‘Grown Dad Business' has been streamed over A MILLION times, with guests like Bob Saget, Paul Rodriguez, Bobcat Goldtwait, to name a few, and can be heard everywhere you listen to podcasts and now with video streamed on YouTube. ​A culmination of creating entertainment for over two decades, Aaron produced and premiered his own one-hour standup comedy special ""Grown @%$ Dad,"" premiering  on Amazon Prime in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, produced with Animal Studios and directed by Michael Killen of ABC's Downward Dog, reaching millions streaming thereafter. The audio concert album, mastered by Big Science Sound, has a regular rotation on SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple, IHeartRadio, Audacy & Spotify. As a content creator, producer and creative consultant, Aaron has provided an array of creative for non-profits, studios, agencies  and major brands. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aaron has been a fixture in the city's booming comedy scene for the last decade - creating and performing hundreds of packed stand-up and variety shows 'Parent's Night Out,' with the Pittsburgh Improv; 'Comedy Sauce' in Bloomfield's Pleasure Bar; and the ever-popular and growing standup gameshow 'Standup Getdown,' at Arcade Comedy Theater, where Aaron served as stand-up programmer for it's first 5 years. Named “Best Local Comedian” by Pittsburgh Magazine, City Paper, local media at least like 5or 6  times. Aaron continues to create, cut grass and collect things he doesn't need in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife Wendy and three children.

Gamble & Huff, Philadelphia International Rock & Soul ClassicCharlie Ingui,  Original Lead Vocalist still records & tours  go check him out! ~ thesoulsurvivors.comR.I.P. Ritchie Ingui, original vocal half of the Soul Survivors. He transitioned in early 2017.Original group member Kenny Jeremiah Transitioned in December of 2020.Memorable Intro, AWESOME Classic Hit, a Kenny Gamble &Leon Huff hit that Helped launch the Legendary Philadelphia International Record Label.I am a Music Lover of All Styles, Generations. This Week I Flashback.......The Soul Survivors, originally from New York City, grew up listening to the R & B groups of the 1950's. The sounds of groups like the Moonglows, Heartbeats, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers had a great influence on brothers Charlie and Rich Ingui. With various street corner groups, they developed their vocal skills. While in high school, Charlie joined the vocal group from Queens, N.Y. the Dedications. When, a year later the group's lead singer decided to leave, brother Rich was recruited. While performing at clubs in the New York area, they found themselves at the mercy of various house bands and decided to find a group of musicians who would become permanent members of the group therefore creating a self contained unit. The group would be renamed THE SOUL SURVIVORS.Shortly thereafter, the group began to build a strong following, playing venues in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Enjoying great success in Philadelphia, they attracted the attention of record producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Into the recording studio they went, emerging with " Expressway To Your Heart " a song that would climb to #3 on Billboard's R&B chart and #4 on it's Top 100 list. The success of " Expressway " became Gamble and Huff's first "crossover" hit when it began to be played on both black and white radio stations. It's success enabled Gamble and Huff to reach the large audiences they sought in order to bring their " Sound Of Philadelphia " to the mass Market. In polls taken by both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia's City Paper, " Expressway" was voted the number one record ever to come out of Philadelphia. "Expressway " was followed by two other chart records, "Explosion In My Soul" and " Mission Impossible". Their first album, released in 1968, was " When The Whistle Blows ". A second LP, on Atco Records, called "Take Another Look" appeared in 1969.During this time, the group toured extensively throughout the U.S. appearing with many different types of artists...everyone from Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, Sly and the Family Stone and countless others. In 1974, the Soul Survivors reunited with Gamble and Huff to record their self titled album "The Soul Survivors" on TSOP Records. It was written and performed in a style that would define the unique sound of The Soul Survivors.The album produced "City Of Brotherly Love" which would show up on Billboard's R&B Top 100 and become the group's fourth charted outing.The Soul Survivors recorded new music and covers several years ago, most recently working with David Uosikkinen of The Hooters and his project "In the Pocket" which is paying tribute to the vast catalog of music created in Philadelphia.© 2023 All Rights Reserved© 2023 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Let's fall into the rabbit hole about UFOs, aliens and ETs! With congressional hearings and the media that's coming out about about what's now called UAPs.. WHAT DO WE TELL OUR KIDS? lol -- Please follow follow on FB/IG/Tk/Yt @AaronKleiber @GrownDadBusiness info, LIVE events, business inquiries http://linktr.ee/AaronKleiber || Find the EARLY VIDEO, AUDIO & STANDUP on Patreon! Please consider supporting monthly at Patreon.com/AaronKleiber  subscribe, just like Netflix, to your fave creative people AND get exclusive content - Patreon/com/AaronKleiber || Aaron's Amazon Comedy Special 'Grown @%$ Dad' is NOW streaming on YouTube! Audio album available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, IHeartRadio AND SiriusXM! -- #GrownDadBusiness podcast with Aaron Kleiber It's comedy, it's a podcast, it's a vibe. Aaron Kleiber — comedian, actor, proud husband and father of three — hangs with funny n creative friends talm'bout comedy, parenting, food, culture, movies/tv, sharing stories and experiences. 200+ episodes EVERYWHERE you listen to podcasts - please subscribe to them all! || Title Instrumental theme ""King for a Day"" by Passion HiFi @Passion_HiFi http://EvilTwinRecords.com || Produced/Edited by Aaron Kleiber; with Sam Sprunger of Lounge Media Group || copyright 2023 Aaron Kleiber -- Aaron Kleiber has been entertaining his entire life — from climbing atop his grandmother's coffee table as a child and being voted class clown at Steel Valley High School - to playing make-believe in front of a camera or taking the stage at comedy clubs across North America today. Aaron began his entertainment career producing, performing & writing sketch comedy, award-winning short films at Steel Valley High School in Homestead, PA with friend Chris Preksta (Mercury Men, Echo Torch, Pittsburgh Dad) - graduating to independently produced feature films, 'Captain Blasto' and 'A Great Disturbance' , garnering dozens of film festival awards and appearances. A short stint of ala carte classes at Second City, Chicago later and the birth of his first daughter, made a permanent home in Pittsburgh and try the ‘solo sport' of stand-up comedy in 2009. Meanwhile, already adding dozens of memorable commercial credits and roles in major studio films to his performance resume. First touring with Steve-O of Jackass fame and former 'Last Comic Standing' winner, Josh Blue - quickly breaking-out as one of the most in-demand opening acts - touring alongside the likes of Bob Saget, Brad Williams, Jim Breuer, John Witherspoon, Tammy Pescatelli, Bert Kriescher, Ralphie May and Harland Williams.  Aaron made his nationally-televised stand-up comedy debut on 'Gotham Comedy Live' with Jim Breuer, Dean Edwards & Mitch Fatel - which was subsequently  included in the 'Best of Season 2.'  Shortly thereafter making his second appearance on 'Standup and Deliver' NUVO TV, filmed live during the Cabo Comedy Festival at Cabo Wabo, Mexico. Named a top 5 finalist in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, appeared at Gilda's Laugh Fest (Best of the Midwest), San Luis Obisbo SLO Fest, and twice at industry favorite Limestone Comedy Festival. When out west, a regular at the Hollywood Improv, Comedy, Laugh Factory & Magic Club of Hermosa Beach. His comedy podcast with over 200 episodes, ‘Grown Dad Business' has been streamed over A MILLION times, with guests like Bob Saget, Paul Rodriguez, Bobcat Goldtwait, to name a few, and can be heard everywhere you listen to podcasts and now with video streamed on YouTube. ​A culmination of creating entertainment for over two decades, Aaron produced and premiered his own one-hour standup comedy special ""Grown @%$ Dad,"" premiering  on Amazon Prime in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, produced with Animal Studios and directed by Michael Killen of ABC's Downward Dog, reaching millions streaming thereafter. The audio concert album, mastered by Big Science Sound, has a regular rotation on SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple, IHeartRadio, Audacy & Spotify. As a content creator, producer and creative consultant, Aaron has provided an array of creative for non-profits, studios, agencies  and major brands. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aaron has been a fixture in the city's booming comedy scene for the last decade - creating and performing hundreds of packed stand-up and variety shows 'Parent's Night Out,' with the Pittsburgh Improv; 'Comedy Sauce' in Bloomfield's Pleasure Bar; and the ever-popular and growing standup gameshow 'Standup Getdown,' at Arcade Comedy Theater, where Aaron served as stand-up programmer for it's first 5 years. Named “Best Local Comedian” by Pittsburgh Magazine, City Paper, local media at least like 5or 6  times. Aaron continues to create, cut grass and collect things he doesn't need in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife Wendy and three children."

Imagine opening a restaurant that becomes a local legend - a place where the dishes are made with love, where the ambience feels like home, and where memorable stories are shared over plates of delicious Italian food. This is the inviting world our guests, Maria C. Palmer and her father Joseph Costanzo Jr., welcome us into as they share their story about the legendary Primadonna Restaurant that Joseph crafted in Pittsburgh. For seventeen years, Joseph owned and operated The Primadonna Restaurant in McKees Rocks, PA. The Primadonna was frequently voted the best Italian restaurant in Pittsburgh, receiving glowing acclaim in local the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and City Paper as well as national publications like The New York Times, New York Daily News, and Playboy. Joseph used his marketing genius to create his own bottled Italian salad dressing sold in stores and offered a Primadonna apparel line, essentially turning supporters into walking billboards. The restaurant's recipes have been published in many cookbooks, including critically acclaimed food critic Mike Kalina's Pittsburgh Cookbook. In 2001, The Primadonna became known across the nation as one of the premiere Italian restaurants, earning the prestigious DiRōNA Award. In 2005, after a targeted public investigation, Joseph lost his restaurant and spent time in federal prison. His life and the lives of his family members have never been the same.Writing a book isn't a walk in the park, as Maria and her co-author Ruthie Robbins found out. Spending many years to meticulously put together their labour of love, On the Rocks (The Primadonna Story).  they faced many challenges along the way. Maria opens up about the changes they made, the feedback they received, and the cutthroat competition they faced in the book publishing world. She also gives us a generous helping of the secrets behind the unique recipes included in the book, most of which are family heirlooms or inspired by the vast menu of their restaurant.Joseph, shares his encounters and experiences and stresses the significance of creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and how it contributes to a restaurant's success. Maria discusses her experiences teaching Italian cooking classes and provides some invaluable advice to budding restaurateurs and authors. This episode is a savory mix of insights from the worlds of cooking and writing, garnished with personal anecdotes and lessons learnt along their journey. So, pull up a chair, and join us for this heartwarming chat with Maria and Joseph.Links:https://mariacpalmer.com/https://www.instagram.com/joecostanzoprimadonna/https://www.facebook.com/JoeCostanzoPrimadonna/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rocks-Primadonna-Story-Maria-Palmer/dp/B0C67L5P2Yhttps://www.amazon.com/Rocks-Primadonna-Story-Maria-Palmer/dp/B0C67L5P2Ywww.undercurrentstories.com

Do you have family game night? How serious does it get? Aaron covers some of his fam faves and why some games can't even be finsihed in the house.  -- Find the EARLY VIDEO, AUDIO & STANDUP on Patreon! Please consider supporting monthly at Patreon.com/AaronKleiber  subscribe, just like Netflix, to your fave creative people AND get exclusive content - Patreon/com/AaronKleiber -- Aaron's Amazon Comedy Special 'Grown @%$ Dad' is NOW streaming on YouTube! Audio album available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, IHeartRadio AND SiriusXM! -- #GrownDadBusiness podcast with Aaron Kleiber It's comedy, it's a podcast, it's a vibe. Aaron Kleiber — comedian, actor, proud husband and father of three — hangs with funny n creative friends talm'bout comedy, parenting, food, culture, movies/tv, sharing stories and experiences. 200+ episodes EVERYWHERE you listen to podcasts - please subscribe to them all! Title Instrumental theme ""King for a Day"" by Passion HiFi @Passion_HiFi http://EvilTwinRecords.com Produced/Edited by Aaron Kleiber; with Sam Sprunger of Lounge Media Group || copyright 2023 Aaron Kleiber || -- Aaron Kleiber has been entertaining his entire life — from climbing atop his grandmother's coffee table as a child and being voted class clown at Steel Valley High School - to playing make-believe in front of a camera or taking the stage at comedy clubs across North America today. Aaron began his entertainment career producing, performing & writing sketch comedy, award-winning short films at Steel Valley High School in Homestead, PA with friend Chris Preksta (Mercury Men, Echo Torch, Pittsburgh Dad) - graduating to independently produced feature films, 'Captain Blasto' and 'A Great Disturbance' , garnering dozens of film festival awards and appearances. A short stint of ala carte classes at Second City, Chicago later and the birth of his first daughter, made a permanent home in Pittsburgh and try the ‘solo sport' of stand-up comedy in 2009. Meanwhile, already adding dozens of memorable commercial credits and roles in major studio films to his performance resume. First touring with Steve-O of Jackass fame and former 'Last Comic Standing' winner, Josh Blue - quickly breaking-out as one of the most in-demand opening acts - touring alongside the likes of Bob Saget, Brad Williams, Jim Breuer, John Witherspoon, Tammy Pescatelli, Bert Kriescher, Ralphie May and Harland Williams.  Aaron made his nationally-televised stand-up comedy debut on 'Gotham Comedy Live' with Jim Breuer, Dean Edwards & Mitch Fatel - which was subsequently included in the 'Best of Season 2.' Shortly thereafter making his second appearance on 'Standup and Deliver' NUVO TV, filmed live during the Cabo Comedy Festival at Cabo Wabo, Mexico. Named a top 5 finalist in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, appeared at Gilda's Laugh Fest (Best of the Midwest), San Luis Obisbo SLO Fest, and twice at industry favorite Limestone Comedy Festival. When out west, a regular at the Hollywood Improv, Comedy, Laugh Factory & Magic Club of Hermosa Beach. His comedy podcast with over 200 episodes, ‘Grown Dad Business' has been streamed over A MILLION times, with guests like Bob Saget, Paul Rodriguez, Bobcat Goldtwait, to name a few, and can be heard everywhere you listen to podcasts and now with video streamed on YouTube. ​A culmination of creating entertainment for over two decades, Aaron produced and premiered his own one-hour standup comedy special ""Grown @%$ Dad,"" premiering on Amazon Prime in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, produced with Animal Studios and directed by Michael Killen of ABC's Downward Dog, reaching millions streaming thereafter. The audio concert album, mastered by Big Science Sound, has a regular rotation on SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple, IHeartRadio, Audacy & Spotify. As a content creator, producer and creative consultant, Aaron has provided an array of creative for non-profits, studios, agencies and major brands. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aaron has been a fixture in the city's booming comedy scene for the last decade - creating and performing hundreds of packed stand-up and variety shows 'Parent's Night Out,' with the Pittsburgh Improv; 'Comedy Sauce' in Bloomfield's Pleasure Bar; and the ever-popular and growing standup gameshow 'Standup Getdown,' at Arcade Comedy Theater, where Aaron served as stand-up programmer for it's first 5 years. Named “Best Local Comedian” by Pittsburgh Magazine, City Paper, local media at least like 5or 6 times. Aaron continues to create, cut grass and collect things he doesn't need in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife Wendy and three children."

Part 2! We don't wanna bore you at the car or at work.. we keep 'e, bite size!  || How did all the jobs you've ever had prepare you for NOW? Laugh our way thru every job Aaron has ever had - learn anything? or just good stories? Little a both. Listen & Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! || FollowFollow on FB/IG/Tk/Yt @AaronKleiber @GrownDadBusiness info, events, business inquiries http://linktr.ee/AaronKleiber -- Find the EARLY VIDEO, AUDIO & STANDUP on Patreon! Please consider supporting monthly at Patreon.com/AaronKleiber  subscribe, just like Netflix, to your fave creative people AND get exclusive content - Patreon/com/AaronKleiber -- *Aaron's Amazon Comedy Special 'Grown @%$ Dad' is NOW streaming on YouTube! Audio album available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, IHeartRadio AND SiriusXM! -- #GrownDadBusiness podcast with Aaron Kleiber It's comedy, it's a podcast, it's a vibe. Aaron Kleiber — comedian, actor, proud husband and father of three — hangs with funny n creative friends talm'bout comedy, parenting, food, culture, movies/tv, sharing stories and experiences. 200+ episodes EVERYWHERE you listen to podcasts - please subscribe to them all! Title Instrumental theme ""King for a Day"" by Passion HiFi @Passion_HiFi http://EvilTwinRecords.com Produced/Edited by Aaron Kleiber; with Sam Sprunger of Lounge Media Group copyright 2023 Aaron Kleiber -- Aaron Kleiber has been entertaining his entire life — from climbing atop his grandmother's coffee table as a child and being voted class clown at Steel Valley High School - to playing make-believe in front of a camera or taking the stage at comedy clubs across North America today. Aaron began his entertainment career producing, performing & writing sketch comedy, award-winning short films at Steel Valley High School in Homestead, PA with friend Chris Preksta (Mercury Men, Echo Torch, Pittsburgh Dad) - graduating to independently produced feature films, 'Captain Blasto' and 'A Great Disturbance' , garnering dozens of film festival awards and appearances. A short stint of ala carte classes at Second City, Chicago later and the birth of his first daughter, made a permanent home in Pittsburgh and try the ‘solo sport' of stand-up comedy in 2009. Meanwhile, already adding dozens of memorable commercial credits and roles in major studio films to his performance resume. First touring with Steve-O of Jackass fame and former 'Last Comic Standing' winner, Josh Blue - quickly breaking-out as one of the most in-demand opening acts - touring alongside the likes of Bob Saget, Brad Williams, Jim Breuer, John Witherspoon, Tammy Pescatelli, Bert Kriescher, Ralphie May and Harland Williams.  Aaron made his nationally-televised stand-up comedy debut on 'Gotham Comedy Live' with Jim Breuer, Dean Edwards & Mitch Fatel - which was subsequently  included in the 'Best of Season 2.'  Shortly thereafter making his second appearance on 'Standup and Deliver' NUVO TV, filmed live during the Cabo Comedy Festival at Cabo Wabo, Mexico. Named a top 5 finalist in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, appeared at Gilda's Laugh Fest (Best of the Midwest), San Luis Obisbo SLO Fest, and twice at industry favorite Limestone Comedy Festival. When out west, a regular at the Hollywood Improv, Comedy, Laugh Factory & Magic Club of Hermosa Beach. His comedy podcast with over 200 episodes, ‘Grown Dad Business' has been streamed over A MILLION times, with guests like Bob Saget, Paul Rodriguez, Bobcat Goldtwait, to name a few, and can be heard everywhere you listen to podcasts and now with video streamed on YouTube. ​A culmination of creating entertainment for over two decades, Aaron produced and premiered his own one-hour standup comedy special ""Grown @%$ Dad,"" premiering  on Amazon Prime in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, produced with Animal Studios and directed by Michael Killen of ABC's Downward Dog, reaching millions streaming thereafter. The audio concert album, mastered by Big Science Sound, has a regular rotation on SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple, IHeartRadio, Audacy & Spotify. As a content creator, producer and creative consultant, Aaron has provided an array of creative for non-profits, studios, agencies  and major brands. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aaron has been a fixture in the city's booming comedy scene for the last decade - creating and performing hundreds of packed stand-up and variety shows 'Parent's Night Out,' with the Pittsburgh Improv; 'Comedy Sauce' in Bloomfield's Pleasure Bar; and the ever-popular and growing standup gameshow 'Standup Getdown,' at Arcade Comedy Theater, where Aaron served as stand-up programmer for it's first 5 years. Named “Best Local Comedian” by Pittsburgh Magazine, City Paper, local media at least like 5or 6  times. Aaron continues to create, cut grass and collect things he doesn't need in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife Wendy and three children."

How did all the jobs you've ever had prepare you for NOW? Laugh our way thru every job Aaron has ever had - learn anything? or just good stories? Little a both. "FollowFollow on FB/IG/Tk/Yt @AaronKleiber @GrownDadBusiness info, events, business inquiries http://linktr.ee/AaronKleiber -- Find the EARLY VIDEO, AUDIO & STANDUP on Patreon! Please consider supporting monthly at Patreon.com/AaronKleiber  subscribe, just like Netflix, to your fave creative people AND get exclusive content - Patreon/com/AaronKleiber -- *Aaron's Amazon Comedy Special 'Grown @%$ Dad' is NOW streaming on YouTube! Audio album available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, IHeartRadio AND SiriusXM! -- #GrownDadBusiness podcast with Aaron Kleiber It's comedy, it's a podcast, it's a vibe. Aaron Kleiber — comedian, actor, proud husband and father of three — hangs with funny n creative friends talm'bout comedy, parenting, food, culture, movies/tv, sharing stories and experiences. 200+ episodes EVERYWHERE you listen to podcasts - please subscribe to them all! Title Instrumental theme ""King for a Day"" by Passion HiFi @Passion_HiFi http://EvilTwinRecords.com Produced/Edited by Aaron Kleiber; with Sam Sprunger of Lounge Media Group copyright 2023 Aaron Kleiber -- Aaron Kleiber has been entertaining his entire life — from climbing atop his grandmother's coffee table as a child and being voted class clown at Steel Valley High School - to playing make-believe in front of a camera or taking the stage at comedy clubs across North America today. Aaron began his entertainment career producing, performing & writing sketch comedy, award-winning short films at Steel Valley High School in Homestead, PA with friend Chris Preksta (Mercury Men, Echo Torch, Pittsburgh Dad) - graduating to independently produced feature films, 'Captain Blasto' and 'A Great Disturbance' , garnering dozens of film festival awards and appearances. A short stint of ala carte classes at Second City, Chicago later and the birth of his first daughter, made a permanent home in Pittsburgh and try the ‘solo sport' of stand-up comedy in 2009. Meanwhile, already adding dozens of memorable commercial credits and roles in major studio films to his performance resume. First touring with Steve-O of Jackass fame and former 'Last Comic Standing' winner, Josh Blue - quickly breaking-out as one of the most in-demand opening acts - touring alongside the likes of Bob Saget, Brad Williams, Jim Breuer, John Witherspoon, Tammy Pescatelli, Bert Kriescher, Ralphie May and Harland Williams.  Aaron made his nationally-televised stand-up comedy debut on 'Gotham Comedy Live' with Jim Breuer, Dean Edwards & Mitch Fatel - which was subsequently  included in the 'Best of Season 2.'  Shortly thereafter making his second appearance on 'Standup and Deliver' NUVO TV, filmed live during the Cabo Comedy Festival at Cabo Wabo, Mexico. Named a top 5 finalist in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, appeared at Gilda's Laugh Fest (Best of the Midwest), San Luis Obisbo SLO Fest, and twice at industry favorite Limestone Comedy Festival. When out west, a regular at the Hollywood Improv, Comedy, Laugh Factory & Magic Club of Hermosa Beach. His comedy podcast with over 200 episodes, ‘Grown Dad Business' has been streamed over A MILLION times, with guests like Bob Saget, Paul Rodriguez, Bobcat Goldtwait, to name a few, and can be heard everywhere you listen to podcasts and now with video streamed on YouTube. ​A culmination of creating entertainment for over two decades, Aaron produced and premiered his own one-hour standup comedy special ""Grown @%$ Dad,"" premiering  on Amazon Prime in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, produced with Animal Studios and directed by Michael Killen of ABC's Downward Dog, reaching millions streaming thereafter. The audio concert album, mastered by Big Science Sound, has a regular rotation on SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple, IHeartRadio, Audacy & Spotify. As a content creator, producer and creative consultant, Aaron has provided an array of creative for non-profits, studios, agencies  and major brands. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aaron has been a fixture in the city's booming comedy scene for the last decade - creating and performing hundreds of packed stand-up and variety shows 'Parent's Night Out,' with the Pittsburgh Improv; 'Comedy Sauce' in Bloomfield's Pleasure Bar; and the ever-popular and growing standup gameshow 'Standup Getdown,' at Arcade Comedy Theater, where Aaron served as stand-up programmer for it's first 5 years. Named “Best Local Comedian” by Pittsburgh Magazine, City Paper, local media at least like 5or 6  times. Aaron continues to create, cut grass and collect things he doesn't need in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife Wendy and three children."

Welcoming back podcast guest, Kaleb Kenner as he talks with me about making the big move to LA to follow and pursue his creative dreams. We talk about the choice to make the move, how to support yourself once you're there, understanding the power of "who you know," and even his situation that got him involved in Shania Twain's most recent music video to "Giddy Up!" Making A Martini is up for City Paper's Best Podcast for the Best Of The Burgh readers poll, 2023! So you can vote now by clicking here! All you need is an email address.Kaleb's Links below! Kaleb's InstaKaleb's Creative ThreadsWebsiteThe themed cocktail of this episode is the Surfrider Cocktail. Ingredients below. 2 Oz. Vodka1/2 Oz. Sweet & Sour Mix1 Oz. Orange JuiceSplash Of Lemon JuiceSplash Of GrenadineGarnish: Orange Slice And CherryPour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.Support the showLinks for Making A MartiniLinktreeBuy Me A CoffeeInstacart

Squints615, ChadArmesTV, O.N.E. and TwakDude sit down with Cashville's own....Fate Eastwood. What better day to do so than on the day of the premiere of ChadArmesTV's new music video "Flowers" Feat. Fate Eastwood & The City Paper. Making this an epic episode!  Let's go! Enjoy! Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE wherever you can! This podcast is available on all podcast platforms. Visual episodes and NEW MERCH is only available at WWW.CHADARMESTV.COM      ALSO....check out our all new website at WWW.IGOTSUMSHITTOSAY.COMSupport the show

This week has brought still more ugly workplace sexual misconduct allegations in the case of John Falcicchio, who was Mayor Bowser's indispensable top aide until his abrupt resignation in March. Alex Koma from City Paper is the reporter behind one of the scoops, and he's here to tell us what's happening — and what it may say about just what sort of office culture exists around D.C.'s mayor.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gamble & Huff, Philadelphia International Rock & Soul ClassicCharlie Ingui,  Original Lead Vocalist still records & tours  go check him out! ~ thesoulsurvivors.comR.I.P. Ritchie Ingui, original vocal half of the Soul Survivors. He transitioned in early 2017.Original group member Kenny Jeremiah Transitioned in December of 2020.Memorable Intro, AWESOME Classic Hit, a Kenny Gamble &Leon Huff hit that Helped launch the Legendary Philadelphia International Record Label.I am a Music Lover of All Styles, Generations. This Week I Flashback.......The Soul Survivors, originally from New York City, grew up listening to the R & B groups of the 1950's. The sounds of groups like the Moonglows, Heartbeats, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers had a great influence on brothers Charlie and Rich Ingui. With various street corner groups, they developed their vocal skills. While in high school, Charlie joined the vocal group from Queens, N.Y. the Dedications. When, a year later the group's lead singer decided to leave, brother Rich was recruited. While performing at clubs in the New York area, they found themselves at the mercy of various house bands and decided to find a group of musicians who would become permanent members of the group therefore creating a self contained unit. The group would be renamed THE SOUL SURVIVORS.Shortly thereafter, the group began to build a strong following, playing venues in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Enjoying great success in Philadelphia, they attracted the attention of record producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Into the recording studio they went, emerging with " Expressway To Your Heart " a song that would climb to #3 on Billboard's R&B chart and #4 on it's Top 100 list. The success of " Expressway " became Gamble and Huff's first "crossover" hit when it began to be played on both black and white radio stations. It's success enabled Gamble and Huff to reach the large audiences they sought in order to bring their " Sound Of Philadelphia " to the mass Market. In polls taken by both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia's City Paper, " Expressway" was voted the number one record ever to come out of Philadelphia. "Expressway " was followed by two other chart records, "Explosion In My Soul" and " Mission Impossible". Their first album, released in 1968, was " When The Whistle Blows ". A second LP, on Atco Records, called "Take Another Look" appeared in 1969.During this time, the group toured extensively throughout the U.S. appearing with many different types of artists...everyone from Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, Sly and the Family Stone and countless others. In 1974, the Soul Survivors reunited with Gamble and Huff to record their self titled album "The Soul Survivors" on TSOP Records. It was written and performed in a style that would define the unique sound of The Soul Survivors.The album produced "City Of Brotherly Love" which would show up on Billboard's R&B Top 100 and become the group's fourth charted outing.Through the years, the Soul Survivors have continued to provide audiences with high energy performances and music that is timeless and authentic ,appearing with 60's contemporaries Felix Cavaliere's Rascals. the Turtles,the Association, as well as fellow TSOP artists Harold Melvin's Bluenotes,Billy Paul, the Intruders, Russell Thompkins' Stylistics and others.The group's CD is called " Heart Full of Soul ", produced by Grammy nominated producers Jimmy Bralower and Johnny Gale.The Soul Survivors recorded new music and covers several years ago, most recently working with David Uosikkinen of The Hooters and his project "In the Pocket" which is paying tribute to the vast catalog of music created in Philadelphia.© 2023 All Rights Reserved© 2023 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

It's the Friday news roundup! Residents are raising a stink about bad — and possibly dangerous — smells around the Shell cracker in Beaver County, iffy allergies aren't the only issues with our up-and-down Spring temperatures, and it's Arbor Day! Stick around for how to request a free tree from the city and which little neighborhoods have the fullest canopy cover. We love to cite our sources: Colin's latest reporting focuses on temperature inversions. Part 4 is available via City Paper. The Allegheny Front will have the next report. The state Department of Environmental Protection is investigating the Shell plant. The Beaver Co. Times talked to residents who reported strong smells after a hydrocarbon release, as well as elevated levels of benzene following an April 11 malfunction. City Cast Pittsburgh talked to Danielle Crumrine with Tree Pittsburgh about our city's tree canopy last spring. She talked a lot about the evolution of tree selection around our electrical grid and what lawmakers can do to help local homeowners. And check out our City Cast Pittsburgh episode about the SmellPgh app and why the city sometimes smells like rotten eggs. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Steve and Jeffrey discuss Steve's career journey to ultimately finding his calling supporting local businesses in Charleston, SC and improving their chances at success Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KIcVag8mVU Learn more: Recording date: 3/2/23 Lowcountry Local First: Website - https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LowcountryLocalFirstCertified/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowcountrylocal/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lowcountry-local-first/ Podcast - https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/news/podcasts Jeff on Steve's podcast - https://www.mixcloud.com/ohmradio/small-talks-big-ideas-with-jeffery-zucker-4-3-23/ Steve Fletcher is the Director of Economic Development at Lowcountry Local First. Steve earned his BA from the College of William & Mary and his MPA from the College of Charleston. He's worked as a PR account executive but he's also been a brewery tour guide, a door-to-door fundraiser, a bartender, and a traveling musician. Since 2019, Steve has been advocating for the Lowcountry's local-independent businesses. He currently sits on the board of the William & Mary Alumni Charleston Chapter and formerly served as Head of Partnerships at Startup Grind Charleston. Steve hosts and produces two podcasts that have been selected as finalists for the City Paper's best local radio show category. When he's not hanging with his cats or dog, you'll find him rummaging through the records at Gray Cat Music or cycling with his wife to their neighborhood bakery, EVO, for rosemary cheese scones.

For years now, the city‘s had plans and property ready to build a consolidated police training facility in Lincoln-Lemington. The price tag recently rose to $120 million, but only a small portion is accounted for in our capital budget. We're with City Paper's Jordana Rosenfeld to talk about the latest on the project, plus how it compares to a similar — and controversial — proposal in Atlanta. Domestic and partner violence can happen to anyone. Find a bunch of local resources here and ways to download the new Bright Sky app here.  Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gamble & Huff, Philadelphia International Rock & Soul Classic Charlie Ingui,  Original Lead Vocalist still records & tours  go check him out! ~ thesoulsurvivors.comR.I.P. Ritchie Ingui, original vocal half of the Soul Survivors. He transitioned in early 2017.Original group member Kenny Jeremiah Transitioned in December of 2020. Memorable Intro, AWESOME Classic Hit, a Kenny Gamble &Leon Huff hit that Helped launch the Legendary Philadelphia International Record Label. I am a Music Lover of All Styles, Generations. This Week I Flashback.......The Soul Survivors, originally from New York City, grew up listening to the R & B groups of the 1950's. The sounds of groups like the Moonglows, Heartbeats, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers had a great influence on brothers Charlie and Rich Ingui. With various street corner groups, they developed their vocal skills. While in high school, Charlie joined the vocal group from Queens, N.Y. the Dedications. When, a year later the group's lead singer decided to leave, brother Rich was recruited. While performing at clubs in the New York area, they found themselves at the mercy of various house bands and decided to find a group of musicians who would become permanent members of the group therefore creating a self contained unit. The group would be renamed THE SOUL SURVIVORS. Shortly thereafter, the group began to build a strong following, playing venues in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Enjoying great success in Philadelphia, they attracted the attention of record producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Into the recording studio they went, emerging with " Expressway To Your Heart " a song that would climb to #3 on Billboard's R&B chart and #4 on it's Top 100 list. The success of " Expressway " became Gamble and Huff's first "crossover" hit when it began to be played on both black and white radio stations. It's success enabled Gamble and Huff to reach the large audiences they sought in order to bring their " Sound Of Philadelphia " to the mass Market. In polls taken by both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia's City Paper, " Expressway" was voted the number one record ever to come out of Philadelphia. "Expressway " was followed by two other chart records, "Explosion In My Soul" and " Mission Impossible". Their first album, released in 1968, was " When The Whistle Blows ". A second LP, on Atco Records, called "Take Another Look" appeared in 1969.During this time, the group toured extensively throughout the U.S. appearing with many different types of artists...everyone from Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, Sly and the Family Stone and countless others. In 1974, the Soul Survivors reunited with Gamble and Huff to record their self titled album "The Soul Survivors" on TSOP Records. It was written and performed in a style that would define the unique sound of The Soul Survivors.The album produced "City Of Brotherly Love" which would show up on Billboard's R&B Top 100 and become the group's fourth charted outing.Through the years, the Soul Survivors have continued to provide audiences with high energy performances and music that is timeless and authentic ,appearing with 60's contemporaries Felix Cavaliere's Rascals. the Turtles,the Association, as well as fellow TSOP artists Harold Melvin's Bluenotes,Billy Paul, the Intruders, Russell Thompkins' Stylistics and others.The group's CD is called " Heart Full of Soul ", produced by Grammy nominated producers Jimmy Bralower and Johnny Gale.The Soul Survivors recorded new music and covers several years ago, most recently working with David Uosikkinen of The Hooters and his project "In the Pocket" which is paying tribute to the vast catalog of music created in Philadelphia.© 2023 All Rights Reserved© 2023 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS Audacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

After being at Perrysburg for their teacher development day Friday, I'm sorry, but I think with the wait you're enduring, you're gonna have to do this yourself. I have life saving book suggestions. Before that! I wasn't even expected to pod today! Finally, a roller skating party. Maybe. Happy National Margarita Day. Disability Friend nominations with the City Paper. He just skipped student council and went straight to the school board. Former mayors, please take note of TARTA's free kids passes this summer! Free cookies at Savage. 

Welcome my second guest of the year.... (drum roll please!)...  Jonathan Boncek. My word for him is PEACE. When you are with him you feel calm, kindness, and PEACE. He is also the picture & energy of HEALTH.    Jonathan is a husband to his wife, Britton, for 12 years and a father to 2 children. He is well known for his photography work that has been seen in the pages of the City Paper, The Local Palate, Charleston Magazine, as well as the marketing images for countless restaurants in the food mecca that is Charleston. He received his BFA in photography from The Lamar Dodd school of art at The University of Georgia.   Jonathan is a weekly yoga student of mine & I often find myself asking him for advice on meditation, wellness, and life! He is also offering 1 on 1 coaching sessions in 2023 which I am very excited about!!!    This conversation is about body image, physical, mental, and relational health. We learn about his: childhood and journey through being the "fat kid" in school nutrition + health tips for listeners how does he care for his mental health? how does he handle stress? mediation journey marriage journey   GET CONNECTED W/ JONATHAN: 2023 he opens up clients for 1 on 1 COACHING... reach out + FOLLOW on instagram HERE Website Culinary & Lifestyle Brand Jonathan's Recommendations on the Podcast: Book: Change Your Mind Change Your Life Meditation: Calm Breathing Exercises Chucktown Acres Athletic Greens Aminos Powder   GET CONNECTED W/ JULS: Soulful Juls Website Upcoming FREEDOM EVENTS Instagram YouTube Channel: yoga, sculpt, & stillness. Subscribe for monthly newsletter   Spread the love by sharing this with a friend & leaving a review!   Thank you! Juls

Today on the podcast we welcome John Dugan from Chisel, which we talk extensively about and they're about to do some reunion shows for Numero Group and reissues for some classic 90s that crossed over into many genres. One that I didn't realize happened that I do a podcast about was emo. This band is really close to my heart too. I found this band through John's younger brother Mike. I met Mike my freshman year on campus after someone on our hall said someone down the hall likes weird music too. The first record Mike played for me was Chisel. We became fast friends and ended up seeing Chisel in 1997 with Karate at a house show in Chapel Hill. Little did we know the band would dissolve soon after that show and that would be the end of it. Years later, I've spoken to John through his various musical endeavors or at family functions when I'd see the Dugans in Northern Virginia. Full circle moment and happy to have John on to talk about Chisel and his many musical band over the years. We touch on his experience with Revolution Summer, Amanda MacKaye recommending he buy an album that went on to change history, his time at the City Paper and the opportunities that Brough about and the post-Nirvana boom of labels trying to sign Chisel. We even talk Fall Out Boy and the renewed interest in Chisel. 

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I was featured, with good friends, in the City Paper's Big Ideas 2023 piece.  Alex is happy the holidays are gone and we can return to normal. The NFL tragedy last night.  What we watched, and didn't, over the break.  Cutting Republic services, little time to self nominate for council, just 2000 participants.  Alex and Thomas are back on the house hunt.