Podcast appearances and mentions of nick paradise

Hour Three - KDKA hears some from the director of corporate communications at Kennywood, Nick Paradise. 

Nick Paradise, Director of Corporate Communications, breaks down the new policies at the amusement park. 

Director of Communications with Kennywood Park, Nick Paradise, joins Rick to fill him in on the variety of work opportunities available this summer.

This week, I sit down with one of the most familiar faces behind Kennywood Park. Nick Paradise has been working at Kennywood for the better part of a decade. When we first met back in 2013, Nick was the Director of PR and Social Media and the face most would recognize. Our relationship began when I decided to propose to my wife at the park. Nick was my contact and went above and beyond to make the night amazing. Now, Nick is the of Director of Corporate Communications for Kennywood and the other sister parks in the area. This week, he stops by the studio and we talk all about one of every Pittsburghers favorite places ever, Kennywood Park. Enjoy the episode! - 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

The jagoffs learn to curl more than beer cans with Matt and Harley from the Pittsburgh Curling Club. Alone Together co-host, Patrick Jordan, and Mr. Kennywood, Nick Paradise, also strapped on some grippers and chatted while curling. Thanks to Zach Cratsley for strumming the sounds on the speckled ice.  SPONSOR:  There is no better time than now to trade your car. That trade in is good for amazing new vehicles as well as certified and used cars, and no matter the car deal, expect the Rohrich Advantage. The other advantage at Rohrich is the Parking Lot a fun shows with comedians and musicians. Check Ya Jagoff.com for details and visit Rohrich.com for all of your vehicle needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kennywood and Sandcastle spokesperson Nick Paradise joins the show to talk about the parks reopening today and the rules and guidelines people must follow when they enter either park.

Nick Paradise shares some behind-the-scenes information about what goes into the annual holiday display at Kennywood, and more! Find out more about Kennywood's Holiday Lights at https://www.kennywood.com/holidaylights. You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Join us for a mid-week, mid-matchup episode of the Fantasy Hoops TV podcast, where we banter about some of the best performers over the last week, while taking a moment to look at how some sneaky pickups from the previous episode have fared. As always, we'll be dishing out our patented waiver wire pickups, this time looking at some guys who who might propel your squad deeper into the post-season. There will be laughter, tears, a whole lot of spiciness, and someone might even cop a bowl of soup to the face. It's all here on the Fantasy Hoops TV podcast. Hosted by Nick Paradise and Ben Vallis.

Creative Director Scott Simmons and Katie “Dudders” head to Kennywood to chat with their Director of Public Relations and Social Media, Nick Paradise. They discuss year round marketing of seasonal businesses, innovating while remembering your roots, the value of engaged fan base, and Pittsburghers’ unique bond with Kennywood Park. Operating a seasonal business now requires year round marketing. Kennywood is adding a new daytime Halloween attraction, Happy Hauntings. Running a business is like running a household, you may want to add a big addition, but you still have to pay the bills. Amusement parks are known as much for their food as their rides. Kennywood was founded in 1898, the park officially opened in 1899. Balancing nostalgia with the contemporary in a theme park. Innovating while remembering your roots. The value of an engaged fan base. Pittsburghers feel a unique bond with Kennywood which is both a blessing and a curse. Kennywood has one of last running Noah’s Ark fun house in the world. Nick talks about it’s renovation and bringing back the squishy tongue. Nick and Dudders appreciate their super fans on social media. New things at Kennywood this summer: Lego Movie 4D (highly recommended by Nick, Scott, and Dudders), VR on Sky Rocket, and Potato Patch poutine. Offseason: Happy Hauntings daytime Halloween events, Fright Night, and Holiday Lights running till New Years Eve. Learn more about Kennywood Park: Like them on Facebook Find them on Instagram Follow them on Twitter Please subscribe to our podcast and leave feedback. We appreciate it! Follow the ScareHouse podcast hosts: Scott Simmons (@ScareHouseScott) and Katie “Dudders” (@kdudders) Visit us www.ScareHouse.com Watch us Youtube.com/TheScareHouse Like us https://www.facebook.com/ScareHouse Follow us https://twitter.com/ScareHousePGH

Baltimore hip-hop artists Juice Bruns and Solesky talk about opening for Blackbear at the Howard Theatre, and Juice speaks on his upcoming EP, "Glow" recorded in NY with Nick Paradise with video footage shot by Scott Albrecht. Close it out with a freestyle session. Follow Juice on Twitter @ 110percentjuice Follow Solesky @ Soulesky Originally aired December 8, 2016.

It's Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Solerno and Nick Paradise of Kennywood Park.Kennywood History• Founded in 1898 -  2 buildings still remain• Jack Rabbit - 1920• Thunderbolt - 1968Favorite Unique & Untold Kennywood Story Chris Salerno:• The school program - the park still has part-timers on staff that go into schools to sell hard tickets to school.• Company Picnics - there are so many companies and organizations that have had their picnic at Kennywood for over a hundred years. The park was built on picnics and it's still a major part of our draw.• 90% of business comes from Pittsburgh, but the internet has allowed the park to expand it's reach all over the world.• Channel management - television, radio, but social media and digital has come on strong! We create custom urls for companies to help promote their picnics. Has changed the whole dynamic.• Giant Eagle - a great promotional partnerNick "Two Tickets to Paradise" Paradise:• Large existing following that I've been able to expand.• From a PR perspective, we don't have to wait for the media. We can engage continually• Throw Back Thursday campaign - old images shared by followers• Video trend allows the park to make share the experience from another• Kennywood was BORN for social media - a great way to tell the many stories.• Fall in Love with Kennywood campaign• Bringing Back the Whale - Noah's ArcAudible.com Special OfferLet's Get Digital• Good, engaging content• Instagram - so perfect for Kennywood. Share your photos and stories.• SEE - Significant Emotional Experiences• We get to take people behind the curtain and show them what makes Kennywood tick.Kennywood SecretsChris - 4-D Theater - great experiences year roundNick - Star Refreshment Stand - secret short time to Potato Patch Fries!

Game 7.Whether it's the World Series, Stanley Cup or NBA Finals, Game 7 makes for a great story. Recently, one of the greatest stories in NBA history was told. LeBron James brought the city of Cleveland its first major sports title in 52 years. In honor of this momentous event, I present my Top 10 NBA Stories.Our guests today come to us straight from Kennywood Park! Welcome to Chris Salerno, Director of Sales & Marketing and Nick Paradise, Director of Public Relations & Social Media.Backgrounds - Chris SolernoCame into the amusement park business back in the 70's, starting at Six Flags Great Adventure, then Dorney Park, Caesar's in the Poconos, and helping to introduce Great Wolf Resorts before bringing his talents to Pittsburgh.Chris feels like a steward of great historical entity regarding his position at Kennywood.Backgrounds - Nick ParadiseNick is a Penn State grad with a background in journalism. He worked in the news/broadcast industry for many years before making his way back to Pittsburgh.Together, Chris and Nick are working to keep Kennywood relevant and fresh.Fun Fact: Kennywood is one of only two amusement parks listed in the National Register of Historic Places.Part Two of our conversation with Chris and Nick will go live on Thursday, June 30.

5/30/16 #YaJagoffPodcast / Episode #023 Nick Paradise and the gang at Kennywood Park invited us out to the grand re-opening of the Noah’s Ark attraction… new whale mouth and everything! We had a chance to go through the new exhibit, Potato Patch Fries and interview a bunch of interesting Pittsburghers as they boarded the new ark 2-by-2 Pittsburgh style! Two artists, two Primanti Sandwiches, two ballet dancers and…well… you get it, dontcha? See the list of notables in the show notes! Everyone’s telling favorite Kennywood stories and “Kennywood Outfit” stories! Episode 23 Line-up: “Kennywood’s Open!! (and so is the Whale)” Episode Music: Donora “Put Your Neon On” 00:57 Nick Paradise, head of Marketing and PR of Kennywood Park. If Pittsburgh was hit with a flood, what would WE want on our ark? Nick gives the details of the new Whale’s Mouth and new exhibit. 04:58 Tasha from The Food Tasters is eating Potato Patch Fries at the same table as Pittsburgh icon, Rick Sebak! What happened to her at the Log Jammer in Junior High? 09:04 1 of 2 Steelers to board, Craig Wolfley. How fast was he able to throw the baseball (and throw his shoulder out?) 12:21 Two comedians! Comedian Aaron Kleiber & sketch/improv comedy pro Missy Moreno. What does Missy say the Noah’s Ark horn is saying to her? 15:10 Two Pittsburgh artists! D.S.Kinsel and Julie Mallis of Boom Concepts. D.S. nails the ending AND says “nebby!” 18:35 Pittsburgh Mayor, Bill Peduto. Should the Noah’s Ark horn be the new Penguin’s goal horn? (He shuts me down!) 20:37 Geno & Bryan, famous Kennywood staffers from the WQED Kennywood Memories Special, took cheese fries on board! 21:54 Kent “Teke” Tekulve from the Pittsburgh Pirates & now Root Sports-Pittsburgh. What was his favorite ride? 23:26 Curt Wooton & Chris Preksta from “Pittsburgh Dad.” Did they do the Kennywood Outfits? Oh yeah, including a fanny pack! 26:26 Daniella & Curtis from the Pittsburgh Ballet. Wait! She got motion sickness from Noah’s Ark? 27:19 KDKA-TV’s Dave Crawely was there reporting on the happenings just like us and, well, he’s a Pittsburgh icon so we got his Thunderbolt story (but he didn’t rhyme it!) 28:50 2 of the 3 children of comedian Aaron Kleiber, Rebecca & Luke “The Nuke!” 29:59 Scott Simmons of Scarehouse! 2 Pittsburgh Zombies boarded Noah’s Ark. No surprise, he loves the dark rides! Noah’s Ark has deep meaning for him! 33:08 Rick Sebak!! We get to ask him HIS favorite ride and Kennywood story! 36:18 What’s last? Two Primanti Brothers sandwiches! Unfortunately there is no galley serving Don’t forget, we have a phone number, i.e. a heckling line. Call us 412-444-8JAG Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com How to Listen Regularly: – All shows on the “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” are free and available to listen 24/7 On-Demand in your hand on smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop. * SEARCH: Pittsburgh Podcast Network • iTunes • Google Play Music • SoundCloud • tunein Twitter Follows: The Podcast @YaJagoffPodcast John Chamberlin @YaJagoff Craig Tumas @CraigTumas John Knight @JKnight841 Nick Paradise @Kennywood_PR Kennywood Park @Kenny_Kangaroo Donora @Donora D.S. Kinsel @DSKinsel Julie Mallis @JulieMallisArt Boom Concepts @BoomConcepts Chris Preksta @CPreksta Pittsburgh Dad @Pittsburgh_Dad Rick Sebak @RickAroundHere Pittsburgh Ballet @PghBallet Aaron Kleiber @AaronKleiber Missy Moreno @SikeItsMissy Scott Simmons @ScarehouseScott Primanti Brothers @PrimantiBros Mayor Bill Peduto @BillPeduto The Food Tasters @TheFoodTasters Produced at talent network, inc. by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network. @talentnetworktv http://talentnetworkinc.com @pghpodcast http://PittsburghPodcastNetwork.com