Podcast appearances and mentions of john schalcosky

This week, it is my honor to welcome back Odd Pittsburgh for a very long awaited PART 2 of the very spooky 2 PART HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!  - John Schalcosky is a self appointed historian and one of the most invaluable resources to the City of Pittsburgh. For more than a decade, his life's work has been uncovering and documenting the odd and mysterious history of our city's past!  - Lucky for yinz, it's October, so that calls for a talk devoted to all the murder, torture, and piles of dead bodies buried under the City of Champions. Pittsburgh's history is not all Stanley Cups and Superbowls. - Listen to Part 1 & 2 to learn more about some of Pittsburgh's more grim history! Enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, it is my honor to welcome back Odd Pittsburgh for a very long and spooky 2 PART HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!  - John Schalcosky is a self appointed historian and one of the most invaluable resources to the City of Pittsburgh. For more than a decade, his life's work has been uncovering and documenting the odd and mysterious history of our city's past!  - Lucky for yinz, it's October, so that calls for a talk devoted to all the murder, torture, and piles of dead bodies buried under the City of Champions. Pittsburgh's history is not all Stanley Cups and Superbowls. - Listen to Part 1 to learn more about some of Pittsburgh's more grim history! Enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the technological landscape with its computationally predictive and generative applications. In today's episode, John Schalcosky explains that AI has been his ultimate tool in not only recognizing meaningful coincidences but also generating them! John Schalcosky is a modern-day polymath and the founder of Odd Pittsburgh, a platform with over a quarter million followers that delves into the city of Pittsburgh's fascinating history. A passionate storyteller and seeker of connections, John explores the intricate web of life's experiences through art, history, and technology. As well as an insatiable curiosity for genealogy, he has created over 14,000 genealogical profiles, linking past and present in a quest for meaning. His work extends beyond Pittsburgh, as he collaborates with experts across various fields, including AI, to unravel the mysteries of coincidence and synchronicity. John's journey reflects a relentless pursuit of the extraordinary within the ordinary Check out his work here: https://oddpittsburgh.com/ To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is the Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder. https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's new book, "Meaningful Coincidences". Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research 0:00 Welcome to Connecting with Coincidence 3:33 Introducing Pittsburg Historian, John Schalcosky 12:08 Andy Warhol Synchronicity 23:58 John's AI Applications 30:00 ChatGPT "Art Imitates Life" Synchronicity 48:32 John's Personal Lessons on Manifestation #coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

This week, I am on a solo mission to tell yinz all about a very special Burgh Bus Benefit Bingo to help raise money for the man behind Odd Pittsburgh! John Schalcosky is a historian that has given so much to our city through his work with his social media account Odd Pittsburgh. For years, this man has devoted every spare moment in his life to researching and documenting some of Pittsburgh's most incredible and facinating history. Recently, John has been going through hell with some very serious medical problems that has put him in the hospital and incapacited him for an unknown amount of time. While he and his family go through this tough time, we can only hope the city pulls together to give back to him for all the amazing work that he has given us (free of charge) over the years. If you have the means, please consider buying a ticket to the Burgh Bus Benefit Bingo that will be held on March 2nd at 6PM. Everyone participating in this event will come and ride the Burgh Bus throught the city we all love while yinz play bingo and win prizes generously donated by some of the great businesses this city has to offer. Hope to see yinz there! BUY BENEFIT BINGO TICKETS HERE! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I give you PART 2 of the Halloween Special with Odd Pittsburgh! If you have not listened to PART 1 go back and listen to that first! Thank you and enjoy the episode! - I bring back John Schalcosky for a very special 2 Part Halloween Special! John is a historian that runs the Odd Pittsburgh  social media pages. Odd Pittsburgh is described to be "Dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost in time." After how much everyone loved the first episode John and I did, I knew I had to bring him up for an episode specifically focused on the Spooky Side of the City of Pittsburgh. We talk about ghosts, we talk about shadow people, we talk about premonitions, and we talk about documented accounts of the "Boogyman of Millville." Enjoy the episode! - WWW.ILLCALLYOURIGHTBACK.COM - Follow us on Instagram - illcallyourightback Follow us on Twitter - ICYRBpodcast Like us on Facebook - I'll Call You Right Back Podcast

This week, I bring back John Schalcosky for a very special 2 Part Halloween Special! John is a historian that runs the Odd Pittsburgh  social media pages. Odd Pittsburgh is described to be "Dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost in time." After how much everyone loved the first episode John and I did, I knew I had to bring him up for an episode specifically focused on the Spooky Side of the City of Pittsburgh. We talk about ghosts, we talk about shadow people, we talk about premonitions, and we talk about documented accounts of the "Boogyman of Millville." Enjoy the episode! Part 2 will be out Next Thursday! - WWW.ILLCALLYOURIGHTBACK.COM - Follow us on Instagram - illcallyourightback Follow us on Twitter - ICYRBpodcast Like us on Facebook - I'll Call You Right Back Podcast

We have a great show for you this week!  In the first half, Chris and Cheech are joined comedian Marcus Cox. The guys discuss acting, Pittsburgh comedy, and question why people like "Rocky Horror Picture Show." Click the link below for info on Marcus' upcoming shows.  In the second half, Chris and Cheech are joined by John Schalcosky of "Odd Pittsburgh."  John tells us about some of the strange history of Pittsburgh, including: fossils of giants, fun early local sports facts, and a number of different "Pittsburgh Firsts."  Chris and Cheech each taste and review a craft beer from a local brewery.  Stuff to Do in Pittsburgh tell us about the best events around the Burgh in their weekend guide. Click the links below to find out more."Thanks for listening!"All things Poor Man's Podcast:https://linktr.ee/Poormanspodcasthttp://poormanspod.podomatic.net/Marcus Coxhttps://www.facebook.com/MarcusComedyOdd Pittsburgh:https://www.facebook.com/OddPittsburgh/Stuff to Do in Pittsburgh's Weekend Guide:https://www.unation.com/stuff-to-do/things-to-do-in-pittsburgh-weekend-guide/565 Live Speakeasy & Stage:https://www.club565live.com

PART 2 OF THIS WILD CONVERSATION - Out of 213 episodes, it's always hard to choose my favorite. People always ask “Which one should I check out first?” and I always had a tough time answering. After this week, it's now an easy choice. This is it. - This week, I sit down with John Schalcosky or as most of yinz know him, Odd Pittsburgh. Odd Pittsburgh is described to be “Dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost in time.” When you look at Odd Pittsburgh, you'll quickly see he does just that. This week, John and I sit down for the longest episode to date. We talk about everything from the mysterious B25 Bomber supposedly sitting in the bottom of the river, to Pittsburgh being the birth place of professional hockey, to the origin of our rivers, and literally so much more. Aliens, Ghosts, Bigfoot, Giants — you name it! An absolutely wild ride of a conversation and I couldn't be more excited to drop it. Yinz are gonna love it. Enjoy! - WWW.ILLCALLYOURIGHTBACK.COM - THIS PODCAST IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY TURNER DAIRY FARMS - Follow us on Instagram - illcallyourightback Follow us on Twitter - ICYRBpodcast Like us on Facebook - I'll Call You Right Back Podcast

Out of 213 episodes, it's always hard to choose my favorite. People always ask “Which one should I check out first?” and I always had a tough time answering. After this week, it's now an easy choice. This is it. - This week, I sit down with John Schalcosky or as most of yinz know him, Odd Pittsburgh. Odd Pittsburgh is described to be “Dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost in time.” When you look at Odd Pittsburgh, you'll quickly see he does just that. This week, John and I sit down for the longest episode to date. We talk about everything from the mysterious B25 Bomber supposedly sitting in the bottom of the river, to Pittsburgh being the birth place of professional hockey, to the origin of our rivers, and literally so much more. Aliens, Ghosts, Bigfoot, Giants — you name it! An absolutely wild ride of a conversation and I couldn't be more excited to drop it. Yinz are gonna love it. Enjoy! - WWW.ILLCALLYOURIGHTBACK.COM - THIS PODCAST IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY TURNER DAIRY FARMS - Follow us on Instagram - illcallyourightback Follow us on Twitter - ICYRBpodcast Like us on Facebook - I'll Call You Right Back Podcast

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October 30, 2015 was a memorable day for Odd Pittsburgh host John Schalcosky. Late KDKA midday host Mike PIntek invited him on the show for a couple segments to talk ghosts, ghouls and odd stories about Pittsburgh. Pintek ended up doing something that day he had never done in all his years of hosting, he had John on for almost the entire show! We wanted to remember our friend Mike and remember the great conversation that day. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda and Sarah welcome John Schalcosky, founder of The Odd, Mysterious & Fascinating History Of Pittsburgh (AKA Odd Pittsburgh), an in-depth, continuing exploration of the city's unusual, mysterious, and forgotten history. John brings a wealth of strange stories about Pittsburgh, including a girl stricken by a demon, the bizarre namesake of the Allegheny River, and the possibly Satanic origins of Mt. Pleasant, as well as a few personal brushes with the paranormal. Other subjects covered include a surprising imaginary friend, a hilarious bat incident, and more Houdini shenanigans.  Recommendations: John recommends reading Ideas And Opinions by Albert Einstein and anything by Carl Sagan.  For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

#119 4th Annual True Spooky Stories of Pittsburgh It's that time again! Thank you to everyone who came out to indulge us in our fun antics, and unearthing of stories that not many people know about in our hometown of Pittsburgh. We have so much fun putting on this event for the public, so thank you for your continued support. If you would like to tune into our past episodes check them out on the site! We have so many people to thank the list is endless, but some of them include- Rob James and Brett Zoric for contributing their musical talents for our theme song, Tyler Vietmeier for recording audio and video for the event, Barebones Productions for allowing us to have our event there, Patrick Jordan, and Brittnay Spinelli for helping us organize, Jhon Phillipp Yonan for our kick ass Spooky Stories graphics, Helicon Brewing for providing kick ass brews, and Gregor Bender for serving said brews, audience members and listeners for sending in their stories, and also two very special audience members for sharing their stories live on the show, I had goosebumps! You guys rock! A huge thank you to all of our listeners and patrons for allowing us to be weirdos. We have so much more in store in 2019! Just you wait. FOR NOW. We have made t-shirts that represent a few of the stories that we revealed in the show. The new Hell Town T-shirt is available through Commonwealth Press. Awesome material through Canvas brands, available Small through XXL. Check them out! We will see you all next year, but are collecting stories year long feel free to send spooky stories to martaonthemovepodcast@gmail.com 'This show was born four years ago after great friends John Schalcosky and Marta Mazzoni discovered their love of all things macabre, spooky, and historical. Spooky Stories started as a salon in Marta's living room complete with friends wearing pj's, psychics, and many a late night conversation. After releasing the episode to the public on Marta's show Marta On The Move Podcast, her and John soon recieved many email requests to make this event live so the public can join in the fun. Last year they held the first public performance of True Spooky Stories at Carnegie Coffee House, and the tickets sold out within days. This year, they decided to have a larger venue for a greater opportunity for more citizens to join in the fun. Thanks to the support from Barebones Production Company located in historic Braddock, PA. True Spooky Stories will be held there this October 14th at 6:30pm. Join Marta and John as they uncover history that will make your toes curl in a live podcast with homemade sound effects. After four years, friends John and Marta have gone on ghost hunts, uncovered crazy historical information about Pittsburgh, and they truly love the Halloween season and bringing this history to light. You will laugh, be spooked and learn some interesting history of Pittsburgh you may have never known." Sponsored by Helicon Brewing and Barebones Productions

#117 Cinema Psychos Show Podcast October is here (my goodness it came way too early) which means I am knee deep into the lead up to Halloween features for the show, and discovering all sorts of horror movies to watch. I have a special affinity for B horror films, and love finding new ones. When I was younger I always wanted to be a film critic. I had visions of myself sitting next to Roger Ebert at 12 years of age, giving my take on the latest film to arise. It is one of the reasons I love film review podcasts. There are a few great ones here in Pittsburgh, and the top two in my mind are You Can't Handle The Truth Podcast and Cinema Psychos Show Podcast. I have had YCHTT on the show before, and was excited to sit down with THE Cinema Psychos- Brian  Cottington, Laine Wooliscroft and John Wooliscroft (Johnny Nitro). This was a super fun discussion about three friends who met over their love of film, and film making. We chat our favorite B horror movie titles, and I got to discover a bunch that I had never heard of! I cannot wait to check some of the titles out that I scribbled furiously down during the recording. Some of which include- "Orka", "Sleep Over Camp", "Night of the Demons", "The Tingler", "Troll 2", "Death Bed", "Birdemic; Shock and Terror", and two of my personal favorites-  "The Stuff", "The Hunger" (David Bowie is a vampire guys!)  These guys are the go to guys for checking out and reviewing films, and remember, don't eat while watching "Society" according to Brian. Check out their podcast on Epicast, Sticher, iTunes, and I heart Radio! What is your favorite B Horror movie? Let us know! This is the lead up to Halloween! Enjoy previous episodes with Gemma Hoskins from The Netflix show The Keepers, Mia La Monica, Tom Savini, and a whole lot more over the years. Also join us for our True Spooky Stories of Pittsburgh LIVE Podcast on October 14th at Barebones Productions. Free Craft Beer, Tarot Readings, and stories you have never heard unearthed by Marta Mazzoni and John Schalcosky.

#96 True Spooky Stories of Pittsburgh Part III LIVE! We are back for True Spooky Stories of Pittsburgh Part III! If you have tuned into Marta On The Move Podcast in the past, the lead up to Halloween always has this episode included. Usually, John Schalcosky from The Odd, Mysterious, and Fascinating History of Pittsburgh comes over, we hang out in Pj's, invite a few friends and chill out to record.  We got so many requests from fans to be able to view a taping of the live podcast, that we decided to take it to the public this year! What a ball we had. On Friday the 13th of October we entertained around 30 folk for a sold out showing of True Spooky Stories. We loved it, and hope everyone else did as well. We will be back next year, and hope to open it up to more folks to get to enjoy. We were truly honored to have some guests join the show and tell some stories of their own. They were really cool. So I hope you will join us and tune in to this podcast. Curl up, dim the lights, and take in some true history of Pittsburgh. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their stories for the show, we really appreciate it.  We truly do love hosting this event, and cannot way to see everyone next year! Photos by Stephanie Strasburg. Closing music by Aaron Leeder If you missed part I and part II from past years, head on back and check them out.   This episode is sponsored by Carnegie Coffee Shop and Energy Swing Windows"Our mission is to provide our customers with an authentic yet accessible espresso bar experience in an inclusive, community oriented space. We are the only coffee house in Pittsburgh & all of western Pennsylvania serving Illy caffè and pride ourselves on what we consider the best representation of Illy coffee through the espresso preparation, but we welcome any & all of our customers coffee wishes." -Ashley and Greg Comer Owners “Energy Swing Windows provides the Pittsburgh area with the easiest-to-clean, most energy efficient window on the market. Located in Murrysville, Energy Swing markets, sells, manufactures and installs their products using only company employees – no subcontractors! Their unique swing window boasts the industry’s only true Lifetime Warranty, including glass breakage, with no exceptions and no fine print. In addition to windows, Energy Swing offers entry doors, patio doors, and Total Basement Finishing. They are the recipient of numerous awards, including the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, and have been named as one of the country’s Big50 contractors by Remodeling Magazine. They are the first and only three-time recipient of the Western Pennsylvania Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, and have proudly replaced windows for Marta and her family.” Drew Barto Director of Marketing Carnegie Coffee Company Early Bird tickets are now up for "Marta Match- A throwback of The Match Game" at City Theatre on January 5th! YOU could be chosen as a contestant to win big prizes. Join me as I invite personalities of Pittsburgh on stage with me that include- Rick Sebak, Kellee Maize, Maggie Carr, Day Bracey, and many more. Magic by Lee Terbosic. Music by Deep Violet. Free beer samplings by Helicon Brewery. Part of the proceeds benefit Big Brothers and Sisters of Pittsburgh Sponsored by- Gaucho Parilla Argentina, Levity, Aldo's Food Service, Helicon Brewery, Specialty Food Service, The Church Recording Studio, and Harris Grill.

#82 Patrick Jordan Serendipity  : the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for Unfortunatly, when I say the word Serendipity, you may think of a very bad romantic comedy starring John Cusack.  I know, because that is what I thought of any time I heard that word.  No longer is that the case for me.  Now when I think of that word, a person comes to mind by the name of Patrick Jordan. I met Patrick at a Deep Local party, and was introduced by our mutual friend Jeff Swenson.  Little did we know our history at that time, but we do now!  You just have to listen to the episode to hear it. I will tell you that Patrick Jordan is the Artistic Director of his company Barebones Productions in Pittsburgh, PA.  A local theater company that pushes the envelope, bringing plays to life that have an edge, or grit.  I saw my first (but not last), Barebones production of The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Diety at The Ace Hotel recently, and was blown away by the production.  It was a sold out show, and I had such a blast during it.  I couldn't wait to have Patrick on to grill him about the in's and out's of putting that show together.  I mean, there was a real wrestling ring! Little did I know, we were going to have an epic and hilarious chat.  Topics discussed- What exactly happened to Patrick's phone. The history of Barebones Putting together The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety Acting challenges In Pittsburgh Patrick's crush on Matthew Modine Voice Over Work Patrick's ability to hypnotize himself Marta's dark secrets. What didn't we talk about? Patrick has graciously volunteered himself for a contest for this episode-  The winner gets a recording by Patrick that will lull you into sleep, giving you the best relaxation of your life.  No, this is real, we are doing this! Ways to Enter- Subscribe to the Marta On The Move Newsletter Like MOTM Facebook page, share this post, and tag two friends! You know you want it... Photos by John Schalcosky!  Closing music by Aaron Leeder Sponsored by Levity Pgh All listeners get $5 off with code "Marta" NOT sponsored by Larrimor's. (Inside podcast joke, you would get it if you listened)  "Open A New Window" Patrick Jordan Patrick Jordan on voiceovers Marta Napoleone Mazzoni

#81 Pittsburgh Speakeasies with John Schalcosky and Mike Mills Hey all!  This month I am keeping up with the Pittsburgh Drinks theme, and offering a part two to the episode prior to this one that featured Sean Enright and Cody McDevitt.  If you haven't listened to that one yet, I suggest you do!  It is full of interesting drinks recipes, tips, and facts about Pittsburgh that are featured in their book, Pittsburgh Drinks. We touch on Pittsburgh speakeasies on that episode, but I wanted to take that a step farther, and bring on my true, and trusted researcher of pretty much everything, John Schalcosky from The Odd, Fascinating, and Mysterious History Of Pittsburgh to dig up what he found on Pittsburgh speakeasies.  I also wanted to pair that with some whiskey tasting tips in honor of The Whiskey Rebellion Festival, and age old bootleggers.  Mike Mills joins us, and instructs us on how to taste whiskey properly, along with some other tips for your at home consumption. We chat about where the term speakeasy comes from, what made it relevant, the term Blind Tiger (If you don't know what that is, you will love this), what our favorite idea of a speakeasy would be in Pittsburgh, and much, much more.  I love the energy of this episode. We had a great time, and I hope you will too.  So grab that snifter, pour yourself a nib, and come join us. Hope to see everyone at the Pittsburgh Drinks book release party on March 27th! Mike Mills, John Schalcosky, and Marta Napoleone Mazzoni Woodford Reserve Whiskey Tasting John Schalcosky Mike Mills How to taste bitters 101

Pittsburgh has a very long, and semi forgotten history in the world of cocktails.  I just recently learned about a lot of it through the book Pittsburgh Drinks : A History of Cocktails, Nightlife & Bartending Tradition by Sean Enright, and Cody Mcdevitt.  If you are a listener of my show, you know I love a great cocktail, and am constantly striving to improve my mixing abilities at home.  With that in mind, I wanted to do a 2 part release featuring, and praising Pittsburgh as not just an incredible town for craft cocktails, but also showcasing that our history in this area is richer than most would think. Part 1 Pittsburgh Drinks with Sean Enright and Cody Mcdevitt.  This episode bring the incredible talents of these two gentleman.  Sean starts us off in the episode to aid in our Craft Cocktail Series, teaching those at home how to up their game at making cocktails.  He mixes up (out of my very short supply), two cocktails that you can easily make at home to impress your guests, or have on a random Tuesday evening to treat yourself.  Maggie's Farm Rum is the main focus of these cocktails, and makes for a perfect sip.  Thank you for sponsoring this episode! Love having distilleries thriving in Pittsburgh once again! The second half of our podcast we bring in Cody Mcdevitt, an award winning journalist that teamed up with Sean to bring their book Pittsburgh Drinks to life!  This episode touches on Pittsburgh craft cocktail history, the process of publishing, recording, and documenting recipes, and information from folks involved with the book. There was a lot I didn't know about our town, and I am sure you will be just as surprised as I was to learn that Pittsburgh is a key city in the craft cocktail world.  I also love the recipes included within it's pages, along with pictures of what your cocktail "should" look like.  Don't worry if it doesn't just try, try again! Hope to see everyone at the book release party on March 27th at Spirit!  It is sure to be an awesome event that is full of surprises. You can purchase your own copy of the beautifully designed, and written book here.   Stay tuned for the next episode that shines more knowledge about Pittsburgh's Speakeasy history, and included a Whiskey 101 Tasting session with Mike Mills, and John Schalcosky from The Odd, Fascinating, and Mysterious History of Pittsburgh!  Don't forget to subscribe to the newsletter to get episode first, and also unvarnished content.  Cheers! Sean Enright making cocktails from Maggie's Farm Rum for Pittsburgh Drinks Cody McDevitt and Sean Enright chat about the history of Pittsburgh cocktails Cody Mcdeviit, Sean Enright, and Marta Mazzoni on Marta On The Move Podcast for Pittsburgh Drinks. This episode is sponsored by Maggie's Farm Rum located in the heart of the the Strip District. "Our awards for Maggie’s Farm Rums, including, but not limited to, Pennsylvania Distillery of the Year, Best-of-Category Spiced Rum, Best-in-Class Rum, and Best-in-Show Spirit, all from prestigious American craft and international spirits competitions make us one of the most awarded distilleries in America since our inception in October of 2013. Allegheny Distilling is an urban distillery located in the historic Strip District of Pittsburgh and maker of Maggie’s Farm Rum, the first commercially-available Pennsylvania-made craft rum since Prohibition. Maggie’s Farm is more about what it isn’t, a corporate entity where marketing gimmicks and bottom lines trump taste and quality. Maggie’s Farm is an independent craft distillery founded without the support of banks, venture capitalists, and rich relatives. All of our rums are distilled from turbinado, a raw cane, rather than molasses and pot-distilled for body and flavor on 100% copper Spanish-made stills. All of our aged rums are now pushing two years old and aged in neutral rum casks, same as most Caribbean distillers do, to preserve the flavors and aromas produced by tertiary esterification, rather than the oaky flavors produced by new charred or ex-whiskey casks used by most American craft rum distillers. All of our stills and manufacturing processes are on display right behind the cocktail bar in our distillery’s tasting room located in Pittsburgh’s industrial Strip District."

The Scarehouse-A Conversation With Creator Scott Simmons When something gets national press year, after year, it calls your attention.  When something gets national press, AND it is in your own backyard, it should make you want to investigate it, and find out what makes it so unique.  This is one of the many, many reasons, I wanted to bring Scott Simmons onto my show.  Scott created Scarehouse over 20 years ago, and it continues to be one of the most entertaining, creative, breakthrough haunted houses in the country.  It has been featured by CBS News, ABC News, Forbes Magazine, and the best (in my opinion) Geek and Sundry! I had a feeling in the back of my mind that Scott and I would get along, and have an awesome conversation.  I had been following his hilarious posts on Twitter and Facebook, little did I know I would forget that I was recording an episode, and truly just felt like we were hanging out chatting about our favorite things.  Podcast goals and podcast gold, people! I also wanted to talk with him about the infamous Basement at Scarehouse, and see exactly what it was all about. It has a lot of hype surrounding it, and a lot of questions that I felt needed answered.  Scott was all to willing to share details!  I cannot wait for this year's Scarehouse, it is sure to be just as incredible as the last!  Be sure to go check it out, it only runs until October 30th! We are giving away TWO free RIP tickets to Scarehouse! (an $80 value)   Jump to the front of the line!  How to Enter- Facebook- Like, and tag 2 friends in the comments section  Instagram- Like, and tag two friends in the comments section Twitter- Retweet and Follow the Scarehouse post of Marta On The Move! You can be entered up to 3 times!  Winner drawn the following week! ALSO, if you missed the episode with Scott and Jeffery Carpenter chatting about their creation of Enter The Imaginarium be sure to tune in! Keep a look out for the 2nd annual True Spooky Stories of Pgh episode with my good friend John Schalcosky! Always a great time. If you missed our 1st annual one, check it out here! Or tune into the episode with House Of The Dead with Geoff Camphire, Tom Savini, or psychic Leslie Gray! This episode is sponsored by Pittsburgh Winery! Always a great date night in the city, one of the most unique venues for music, and great wines.  Check it out!

Enter The Imaginarium Welcome to the lead up to Halloween on Marta On The Move! I love this time of year, and truly enjoy featuring all things mystery, spooky and festive!  Therefore, I bring to you Enter The Imaginarium, an escape room that recently opened in Harmarville created by a collaboration between The Scarehouse and Bricolage.  How can someone not be excited for this? I ask you! I am a huge fan of escape rooms and immersive theater, so I could not wait to sit down with Jeffery Carpenter and Scott Simmons to chat behind the scenes of this venture. We talk about everything that goes into creating an escape room, why they decided to make one, what is in store for the next one (Yes, there will be more!), and also talk some clues for this particular room, and the mysteries surrounding D. Sykes, and the minotaur legends.  MUAHA. Enter The Imaginarium is giving away a free ticket for this episode!  Simply tag two friends in the comments to be entered in the drawing! On another note, I did not make it out of this room, I am super sad about it, but am still thinking about how gorgeous the sets and rooms were for Imaginarium. I wanted to hang out in there all day and investigate the sets.  The amount of dedication and work that went into this... sheesh. Stay tuned for an in depth look with Scott Simmons from The Scarehouse coming up after this episode!  A very cool conversation about all things scary ;)  Also, keep a look out for the 2nd annual True Spooky Stories of Pgh episode with my good friend John Schalcosky! Always a great time.  If you missed our 1st annual one, check it out here!  Or tune into the episode with House Of The Dead with Geoff Camphire, Tom Savini, or psychic Leslie Gray!             This episode is sponsored by Pittsburgh Winery !  One of the best date nights in the city.  Go grab a glass of vino, and listen to a great band.  Their space is truly unique! Check out the episode I had with owner Tim Gaber

Hey all! Welcome to this very special quick pop up interview I got to have with the one and only Alec Baldwin. I am a huge fan of his work, so I can pretty much scratch this off of my bucket list #882. Alec was in Pittsburgh for his show Alec's Playlist at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. It was a great event, with perfectly performed pieces.  My favorite was the music from The Shining, that was so hauntingly put together.  The Hilaria & Alec Baldwin Foundation donated 300 tickets to families and their children, giving them a chance to hear this beautiful symphony.  Growing up in a musical family that exposed me to the classics was very important in my life, and shaped who I am today.  I love what his foundation is doing to help get this music into the lives of the youth.  Kudos.  Thank you Mr. Baldwin for your time, and if you are reading this, come back on the show! Sorry about the audio background noise, it was a little loud in the room because everyone was so excited. Special thanks to my hubby Phil Mazzoni for snapping these photos.  If you subscribe to my newsletter you will get to see the rest of the shots. Marta On The Move is sponsored by Levity Pgh.  All listeners get $5 off their floats with code "Marta". Come see MOTM LIVE at City Theatre on May 12th!  I will be onstage after the opening performance of The Lion.  I will be off stage afterwards hanging out as well, so come say hello!  Would love to meet some of my fans.  Friends of MOTM get tickets for just $20 to both the show and the live podcast after the show with promo code "MARTAROARS"  Grab your tickets at www.citytheatrecompany.org Also stoked to annouce I got my first publish in the Huffington Post!  Woot! Check it out! Enjoy everyone! I have Ayne Terciera, John Schalcosky, Dana Cannone, Kim Lyons, and Phil and I's Portuguese odyssey coming up!  Cheers!        

So I recently just got back from my solo volunteer project in Portugal to help build houses for the homeless, and I hunkered down in my second experience staying in a Hostel.  Hostels are a hot topic in the travel world, and thanks to many horror movies that have been released featuring them, they have not gotten a good rap in some people's minds.  I am here to change people's perceptions of that.  I had an incredible time at the hostel I stayed at, and met so many interesting people while residing there.  I thought, what better way to highlight the good things about hostels, than to investigate Pittsburgh's very own! Introducing Jon Potter who created Not Another Hostel, Pittsburgh's first hostel!  I could not wait to sit down with this extremely motivated and fascinating dude.  Very much like myself, Jon wanted to bring different ideas and cultural traditions back to his hometown, and he is using his travels to influence locals.   Along with my great friend, John Schalcosky from The Odd, Mysterious, and Fascinating History of Pittsburgh, we chat with Jon about why he started his hostel, what influenced him, and what people should come to expect when thinking about choosing one on their trips.  Here is hoping to opening up a whole new world to travelers!  Keep it moving everybody! Marta On The Move is sponsored by Levity Pgh.  All listeners get $5 off their floats with code "Marta" www.floatlevity.com

What am I going to say about this group that doesn't sum it up in the title. Besides the fact that they are die hard gamers, they are also the nicest and most fun people to hang out with.  I invited the administrators and creators of the group, Christopher Morgan, Brian Wissner "Wizz", Colt Dalmaso, and just for fun my great friend John Schalcosky to my house for this podcast, the guys showed up with a television and about 40 games from random systems.  I was in my heaven.  We had the best time hanging out, playing games, talking memories, and drinking beer.  I felt like a kid again, if just for an evening. The podcast only lasted about an hour, but we got to hang well into the evening after the mics turned off.  I cannot wait to have them on again soon.  Aside from our nerdy conversations about our favorite moments in retro gaming, we managed to include some really great material, and answer some questions that anyone who has any interest in playing, selling, or collecting games would want to know.  My eyes were opened even more into the world of retro games, and I don't plan on shutting them any time soon.  Please go check them out at Pittsburghretrogaming.com, follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram CONTEST ALERT!!!  They are so cool they are doing a raffle for this episode!  One lucky winner will get Gauntlet Legends (One of my favs) for Nintendo 64. Any time you Like Marta On The Move FB Page, Share or Retweet the episode, Like on Instagram and tag two friends, Subscribe Rate and Review on iTunes or Subscribe to my newsletter your name will be entered into a hat.  At the end of the week, I will draw one name.  So, potentially your name can be entered up to 6 times.  Good luck everyone!!!!   Stay tuned for updates for a  big event from PRRG in Jan and also fun collaborations with them on MOTM! Including our holiday partayyyyyyy. Photos by Phil Mazzoni, thanks babe!!!   Podcast episode is brought to you by Sipes and Son General Contracting! Sipes & Son General Contractors is a boutique renovation firm located in Pittsburgh's East End. Specializing in residential and commercial renovations located within the city of Pittsburgh, our clients receive professional and personalized project management from start to finish. Whether for your home, restaurant, or other commercial space, we use our expert problem solving skills to make our clients' renovation dreams a reality. We are also known throughout the city for our unique projects, such as converting a shipping container into living space or custom work using reclaimed materials. We embrace new building technology and were Pittsburgh's first certified and accredited green roofers, installing numerous rooftop gardens throughout the city since 2007. Please visit www.sipesandson.com for more information.

Podcast #40!  Psychic leslie Gray joins Marta On The Move for an intriguing evening. The second half of Pajama Party Podcast was with Leslie Gray from Steel City Medium.  If you are at all interested in ghost hunting in Pittsburgh, psychics, past lives, or anything in-between, listen to this episode.  So interesting and engaging. Hopefully something we do once a year!   Check out Steel City Medium online and also John Schalcosky from The Odd, Fascinating, Mysterious History of Pittsburgh.  If you missed spooky stories of Pgh, go check it out, or tune into the very first podcast I did with him about Pittsburgh being first in flight on my page! A massive thank you to my hubby and to Rob Larson at www.roblarsonphoto.com for snapping the photos and engaging the show!

John Schalcosky is a native of Pittsburgh, who had a curious nature about some things he had seen in our town and wanted to delve deeper into where they came from.  Almost a year later, he is now working hand in hand with Carnegie Museums, and various institutions around town, giving speeches, and is on his way to creating a book about the collections of histories he has found.  I wanted to bring him on as a regular (look for the Halloween podcast!), and hear some of the strange history that we have here in Pittsburgh.  I was blown away by some of the stories he tells on this podcast, and you will be too.  Truly one of my favorite episodes.  I can't wait to have him on again to hear what else he has dug up! Find him Here Subscribe to Marta On The Move HERE Tune in to Marta On The Move on Twitter, Facebook, The Epicast Network, and iTunes!