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Partnered with Broadcast and Media Relation Manager of the Columbia Fireflies, John Kocsis, Jr., Here is your Columbia Fireflies Update!Thanks to Cake (the band) for our Columbia Fireflies Update Music Bed; "Shadow Stabbing."John Kocsis, Jr. | "Play-by-Play from the Minors: Profiles of Baseball Broadcasters from Scranton to Yakima"The All About Nothing: Podcast | LinktreeColumbia Fireflies | MiLB.comJohn Kocsis, Jr. TwitterClick here for Episode Show Notes!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:ZJZ Designs - Small BusinessCheck out ZJZ Designs for the best and most original designs in apparel and gifts! ZJZ DesignsEverplay Sports & Social - 10th Masters of Putt PuttCome Putt Putt to Glory! 10th Masters of Putt Putt; coordinated by Everplay Sports and Social!Everplay Sports & Social League2025 SodaCity Headliners 20250623The 2025 Soda City Comic Con is coming, August 23 and 24 at the Columbia Metro Convention Center! Check https://sodacitycomiccon.com for tickets and details!Soda City Comic ConBIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://barrettgruber.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

For today's episode, I am joined by Willy Mao of The Resonaters to discuss coming of age as an artist in Scranton, PA, his friendship with Jill Sobule, incorporating humor into the morbid and sad songs, and all things queer culture (but mostly Overcompensating and White Lotus). ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE RESONATERS ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_resonaters/Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/52HeIoXpL6qqEx7kC1uDlDApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/the-resonaters/1518438286✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“Just keep doing the next right thing, even though it's hard.” This mantra has become a political north star for Scranton mayor and recurring How To Really Run A City guest (and sometimes host), Paige Cognetti. She knows that what drives a city forward is everyone doing their parts at all levels. “It's the colleges and universities,” former Mayor Michael Nutter interjects. “It's the corporate communities. It's the committee people. It's the block captains. Cities are living, breathing entities.” Cognetti and Nutter recently joined Citizen co-founder Larry Platt for a special live taping of the podcast at Philadelphia's OpportUNITY Summit hosted by United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. It was a rousing conversation that included a lot of teasing of Nutter by Cognetti, but also included some high-minded reminders that the future of cities depends on practical local government reformers. “What can all of us do to move the [political] needle back to sanity?” Platt asked. “Tell the stories that reflect your reality,” Cognetti said. “Vote,” Nutter immediately answered. “Put down the phone, go to the voting booth and do your thing. Then you can get back to TikTok. Better yet, make a video about how you voted!” Join us for an uplifting live conversation about civic duty and the motivations of true city changemakers. Remember to subscribe to the podcast to keep up on all the latest episodes. Watch and follow new episodes on YouTube. As cities go, so goes the nation!

“Just keep doing the next right thing, even though it's hard.” This mantra has become a political north star for Scranton mayor and recurring How To Really Run A City guest (and sometimes host), Paige Cognetti. She knows that what drives a city forward is everyone doing their parts at all levels. “It's the colleges and universities,” former Mayor Michael Nutter interjects. “It's the corporate communities. It's the committee people. It's the block captains. Cities are living, breathing entities.” Cognetti and Nutter recently joined Citizen co-founder Larry Platt for a special live taping of the podcast at Philadelphia's OpportUNITY Summit hosted by United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. It was a rousing conversation that included a lot of teasing of Nutter by Cognetti, but also included some high-minded reminders that the future of cities depends on practical local government reformers. “What can all of us do to move the [political] needle back to sanity?” Platt asked. “Tell the stories that reflect your reality,” Cognetti said. “Vote,” Nutter immediately answered. “Put down the phone, go to the voting booth and do your thing. Then you can get back to TikTok. Better yet, make a video about how you voted!” Join us for an uplifting live conversation about civic duty and the motivations of true city changemakers.  As cities go, so goes the nation!

In this episode, host Doug sits down with Tim Wolff, Director of Human Resources for Scranton Public Schools in Pennsylvania. Tim gives us a behind-the-scenes look at life in Scranton, the real electric city made famous by "The Office" and shares how the community has embraced its pop culture roots.Tim also opens up about his journey from health and physical education teacher to HR director, and how strong mentorship and a passion for helping others have shaped his career. He dives into the district's recent challenges and successes, including restoring programs, improving teacher retention, and fostering positive workplace culture under new leadership. Along the way, Tim offers honest insights into the joys and headaches of HR, the importance of professional networks, and why Scranton's future is looking brighter than ever.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and the power of embracing both change and community.Key Moments04:13 "Feedback and Recognition Initiatives"09:25 Building Capacity and Knowledge Sharing12:04 District Funding Challenges and Opportunities13:54 Scranton's Growing Educational CapacityWhy You'll Love This Episode:Be inspired by Tim Wolff's authentic leadership journey rooted in community, driven by equity, and focused on transforming educational outcomes through collaboration and clarity.Discover how he supports district leaders in aligning vision with execution, ensuring instructional strategies, community engagement, and resource planning all work together for long-term student success.Learn how Tim champions inclusive decision-making and adaptive leadership, balancing urgency with sustainability, and helping systems stay student-centered even in times of rapid change.Gain insight into the power of partnerships, professional learning networks, and shared leadership, alongside a hopeful vision of schools as hubs of innovation, inclusion, and impact.Connect with Tim Wolff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-wolff-3379b91b/ Website: https://www.scrsd.org/ssd/OurSchools/Whs/Wesths Follow Us OnHost LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougrobertsiei/ Company LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-education-innovation/ Company Website: https://www.instituteforedinnovation.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to IEI for more powerful conversations on educational leadership, innovation, and the stories shaping our schools.

Partnered with Broadcast and Media Relation Manager of the Columbia Fireflies, John Kocsis, Jr., Here is your Columbia Fireflies Update!Thanks to Cake (the band) for our Columbia Fireflies Update Music Bed; "Shadow Stabbing."John Kocsis, Jr. | "Play-by-Play from the Minors: Profiles of Baseball Broadcasters from Scranton to Yakima"The All About Nothing: Podcast | LinktreeColumbia Fireflies | MiLB.comJohn Kocsis, Jr. TwitterClick here for Episode Show Notes!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:2025 SodaCity Headliners 20250623The 2025 Soda City Comic Con is coming, August 23 and 24 at the Columbia Metro Convention Center! Check https://sodacitycomiccon.com for tickets and details!Soda City Comic ConBIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://barrettgruber.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLCEverplay Sports & Social - 10th Masters of Putt PuttCome Putt Putt to Glory! 10th Masters of Putt Putt; coordinated by Everplay Sports and Social!Everplay Sports & Social LeagueZJZ Designs - Friendly and NostalgicCheck out ZJZ Designs now for original and nostalgic prints!ZJZ Designs

Naomi Brickell is the project director for Supported Decision Making New York. With a distinguished career focused on empowering people with developmental disabilities, she leads initiatives to present Supported Decision Making (SDM) as a recognized alternative to guardianship in New York. Naomi is known for her work in disability policy advocacy, supporting families through the complexities of disability services, and promoting inclusion within educational settings and communities. She holds a degree from the University of Scranton and a master's in special education and secondary transition from the University of Kansas.Nicole Hastings is a self-advocate and leader within the intellectual and developmental disabilities realm. Drawing from her lived experiences, she plays an active role in advocating for self-determination rights. As coordinator of self advocacy and community engagement at the Westchester Institute for Human Development, Nicole leverages her position to empower others. She is both an adaptive sports enthusiast and entrepreneur, running Creative Arts by Nicole, which inspires individuals with disabilities to explore their artistic talents and pursue entrepreneurship.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of DSP Talk, host Asheley Blaise explores the transformative impact of Supported Decision Making (SDM) in enhancing autonomy and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities. Joined by Naomi Brickell and Nicole Hastings, two prominent advocates, the discussion delves into the nuances of SDM, contrasting it with traditional guardianship models and highlighting its potential to promote self-empowerment in the disability community.Naomi Brickell explains the fundamental differences between guardianship and Supported Decision Making, underscoring how SDM prioritizes personal choice, autonomy, and the use of trusted support networks to guide decision-making. The episode challenges the misconception that guardianship is the only or safest option, revealing SDM's role in fostering better decision-making and learning from mistakes. Nicole Hastings shares her personal journey with SDM, illustrating the importance of choosing supporters who respect individual autonomy and emphasizing the dignity of risk and the right to make independent choices, even if they lead to mistakes. As listeners engage with these dynamic stories, they'll gain a deeper appreciation for the principles of self-determination and inclusion driving this movement.Key Takeaways:Supported Decision Making (SDM) is presented as a powerful alternative to guardianship, enabling individuals with disabilities to make their own informed choices with the support of chosen allies.Nicole Hastings discusses how her SDM journey is rooted in selecting trusted supporters to aid in complex areas like healthcare and finance, without relinquishing autonomy.Naomi Brickell emphasizes that guardianship often doesn't provide the safety families assume, contrasting it with SDM's emphasis on intentional decision-making support.The conversation stresses the necessity for SDM to become a normalized approach in society, reducing the systemic barriers and stigmas faced by individuals with disabilities.Resources:· Supported Decision Making New York· 17a Guardianship· Senate Bill S7107B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 26: Teddy Love TalksJune 2025‘Main Topic': The ‘Teddy Love Adult Toys and Sensual Wear' couple is here to tell us all about their unique and stimulating products. We also drive into the depths of the content on their website in addition to the toys, jewelry, lingerie and other paraphernalia. Their products will be featured at the ShareNation event the weekend of September 5-6, 2025. Tickets for the event are available on our website… LifestyleLynx.com‘What Have We Done Lately': We had a House Party with over 50 people. Yes, we did, and it was a BLAST! A fabulous outdoor gig with my band on a summer stage with many Lifestyle friends in attendance.  Followed by the Summer Solstice Orgy House Party. What happens at an Orgy stays at an Orgy!  ‘Where We Are Going Next': Don't miss the upcoming ‘Intimate Parties Group' events in Rochester, NY on July 25 & July 26, then in Scranton, PA Sept 5-6, October 17-18 and October 24-25. Go to our website, LifestyleLynx.com, for all the details and links to the IPG parties. Come to the ShareNation event at Gunnison Beach, Sandy Hook NJ July 12 (no tickets required) and then the two-day hotel takeover on Sept 5-6 for the Friday Night Detention Party and Saturday Pool Party/White Party in Parsippany, NJ. AND, we are hosting the Pool Party & Speed Dating! Tickets for the two-day ShareNation event are available on our website LifestyleLynx.com. Two potential M&G events are… July 10 at ‘Tavern of the Green' in Morristown, NJ and July 19 at ‘Stone House', Stirling NJ, both with my band performing. An extended weekend trip to Sunny Rest Resort for the Regatta Event should provide some memorable moments! Our Sexy August 9th House Party will be in ‘Full Swing'! Then, another M&G at the “Morristown Jazz &Blues Festival” Aug 16 with my second band. PLUS, ‘Teddy-Love-Adult-Toys' will be onsite at the ShareNation September 5-6 two-day event. Go to our website Affiliate page to check out their products for a 20% discount while you purchase tickets to the event. BUT, best of all… you can join us for ‘LifestyleLynx Invades the Bliss Cruise', April 2027 with our Posse! Book on our website LifestyleLynx.com Events Page 2, for a Special Perk!! For the cruise plus booking your next IPG and ShareNation Events: Click this to: Events/Trips/CruisesVisit us at https://www.LifestyleLynx.com for related Adult Events, Cruises, Resorts, Clubs, Parties, Swinger Websites and more...

This week we're breaking down Branch Closing and we have a lot to cover. We have to start by mentioning this is the episode that spawned the famous Michael Scott "This Is The Worst" meme, we dig into those Angela and Roy flirtations, and get into the intricacies of low-pony tails. Then, we get a great fan catch at David Wallace's house, and we find out Jim is coming back to Scranton. Finally, we couldn't say goodbye to Josh Porter without bringing on the amazing Charles Esten (Outer Banks on Netflix). Charles gives us his The Office origin story, talks about his family's love of the show, and gives us inside info about his last scenes with Andy (Ed Helms).  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Episode Transcript To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 102 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre react to another lukewarm week in Yankees baseball, where the team holds a slim lead in the AL East despite continued offensive struggles. The episode opens with a trivia victory, dips into De Niro's Frankenstein of all things, and quickly pivots into hard-hitting analysis of player performances and managerial trends.The duo breaks down Spencer Jones' promotion to Triple-A, criticizes Anthony Volpe's play and discusses George Lombard Jr.'s rise to the Yankees' top prospect. They also revisit a familiar frustration—how the Yankees consistently underperform during the summer months under Aaron Boone. Will shaking up the lineup or a fiery dugout ejection finally spark the team?Key Topics Covered:✅ Yankees' current record: 46-34 (0.5 game lead in AL East)

Send us a textRyan Manzo started doing stand-up two years ago in Scranton, Pa. He tried it once in college, but it didn't stick. It only took two traumatic moments to convince him to give it another shot. He's part of a younger group of comedians to give a boost to Scranton's growing comedy scene. He just started producing shows. He's got a monthly at Gino's Bistro in Throop, Pa. The next one is July 12.Follow Ryan Manzo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmanzocomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanmanzocomedySupport the show

I've said it many times and it's something I believe bears repeating. Regardless of memes or jokes about a place--whether Scranton, New Jersey or West Virginia--every place has its problems, but every place is still home to someone.You can often find me rolling my eyes when I hear people complain there's nothing to do in Scranton (or Northeast PA) and then I promptly rattle off some of my favorite places or list upcoming events to check out. My guest this week is someone who shares my love for the city of Scranton where she shows that passion through her civic involvement on boards of directors, stumping for votes and supporting nonprofits, events and good times throughout the region. Scranton resident Sarah Cruz is on the board of directors at the NEPA Youth Shelter and at the Scranton Housing Authority, working to help all area residents have access to safe, affordable housing with dignity. This week Sarah and I focus on housing but manage to cover a couple other topics as well. If you would like to follow up with Sarah, you can reach her at scruz@scrantonhousing.net. If you would like to stay informed with what's happening with housing in Scranton, you can attend Housing Authority board meetings monthly at the main building at 400 Adams Ave. in Scranton on the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m.

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Partnered with Broadcast and Media Relation Manager of the Columbia Fireflies, John Kocsis, Jr., Here is your Columbia Fireflies Update!Thanks to Cake (the band) for our Columbia Fireflies Update Music Bed; "Shadow Stabbing."John Kocsis, Jr. | "Play-by-Play from the Minors: Profiles of Baseball Broadcasters from Scranton to Yakima"John Kocsis, Jr. TwitterSupport The All About Nothing: Podcast Click here for Episode Show Notes!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://barrettgruber.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLCEverplay Sports & Social - 10th Masters of Putt PuttCome Putt Putt to Glory! 10th Masters of Putt Putt; coordinated by Everplay Sports and Social!Everplay Sports & Social League2025 SodaCity Headliners 20250623The 2025 Soda City Comic Con is coming, August 23 and 24 at the Columbia Metro Convention Center! Check https://sodacitycomiccon.com for tickets and details!Soda City Comic ConZJZ Designs - Friendly and NostalgicCheck out ZJZ Designs now for original and nostalgic prints!ZJZ Designs

Episode 133 In part 25 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Rabbi Daniel Swartz. He is the spiritual leader at Temple Hesed of Scranton and Executive Director of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL). Previously, Rabbi Swartz held leadership positions with Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light, the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, the Children's Environmental Health Network, and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.  He is the lead author and editor of “To Till and To Tend: A Guide for Jewish Environmental Study and Action” as well as “Faith Communities and Environmental Health."   Sinai and Synapses - https://sinaiandsynapses.org/   Support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DowntheWormholepodcast   More information at https://www.downthewormhole.com/   produced by Zack Jackson music by Zack Jackson and Barton Willis 

Partnered with Broadcast and Media Relation Manager of the Columbia Fireflies, John Kocsis, Jr., Here is your Columbia Fireflies Update!Thanks to Cake (the band) for our Columbia Fireflies Update Music Bed; "Shadow Stabbing."It's voting time again for freetimes "Best of Columbia" and "The All About Nothing: Podcast is on the ballot! Take a minute and follow this link; Click HereFind "Best Local Podcast" and click on the VOTE button next to "All About Nothing Podcast."Just follow the instructions to complete. (You may have to verify your a human, as well as enter an email address to complete)Thank you for the support!John Kocsis, Jr. | "Play-by-Play from the Minors: Profiles of Baseball Broadcasters from Scranton to Yakima"John Kocsis, Jr. TwitterSupport The All About Nothing: Podcast Click here for Episode Show Notes!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://barrettgruber.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLCZJZ Designs - Friendly and NostalgicCheck out ZJZ Designs now for original and nostalgic prints!ZJZ DesignsEverplay Sports & Social - 10th Masters of Putt PuttCome Putt Putt to Glory! 10th Masters of Putt Putt; coordinated by Everplay Sports and Social!Everplay Sports & Social League

 Dopeywood!Note about ToddA  voicemail from a listener in Mexico: “¿Qué pasó David?”Email about a guy sober off weed and a listener who relapsed on shrooms and weed.Dave reflects on the cyclical pain of relapse in the Dopey Nation.Jessie G Segment“I formed like a make-believe relationship with him [Chris].”Jessie first listened to Dopey while working hotel jobs in 2018.“Early recovery sucks no matter which way you cut it.”“I was doing kratom and still eating acid in sober living.”She felt totally alone — “My roommates were gone, I was just in my house.”“I had to threaten suicide one night to get help.”“I think I would make a fine crackhead.”“I was just in my room with my foils.”“I was on probation… and doing really well… but using at the same time.”“I ended up getting arrested in Scranton.”“The methadone detox was the easiest of my life.”“I got a new number and was like, perfect.”“I was living a double life — one part spiritual, one part crazy.”“I was like, just give me a fucking bag.”Describes traveling while using: “I could see in my mind's eye the hotel we were in.”“COVID made it easy to disappear.”“Kensington was a wake-up call.”“I want a real life.”Todd Curry Tribute with DK“He was just a spark, man… I love Todd a lot and I miss him.”“He personified fun. If fun was a person, it was Todd on drugs.”“Do you think I beat a dead horse with Todd? I just can't stop honoring him.”Dave introduces the term “Todd Shot” — Dopey Nation's version of a “God Shot.”DK agrees to come back next year with stories of getting high with Todd.Dave invites listeners to submit Todd memories or tributes.OutroReflections on the importance of recovery: “It's the greatest thing I have in my life.”Outro song: “One More” by Rocker T“Stay strong Dopey Nation and fucking toodles for Chris.” 

This week we have Matt Beckish, elder at Reformed Baptist Church of Scranton, preaching through ! Corinthians 1:10-17.

Mimi Tallo grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a northeastern, blue-collar town. She was surrounded by dysfunction, abuse, and addiction. She was also surrounded by relatives she didn't find out were relatives until she dove into her genealogy. Mimi talks about her upbringing and her father's life-long belief that he was Sicilian and how it shaped him and their family. He was, at it turns out, Irish. Mimi is a speaker, author, and podcast maven. Access to her books and story are at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mimi-Tallo/author/B09FJ4K65Y?ref=ap_rdr&ccs_id=1efbf676-940e-40e8-bfea-5065d5941dc7, and her podcast can be found at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-heard-empower-yourself/id1680364703. Her previous podcast about her memoir, "Raised by Wolves Trapped by Demons," can be heard at https://ataapodcast.com/raised-by-wolves-trapped-by-demons/ The views and opinions of the guests on this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and do not necessarily represent those of the host or Westwords Consulting. We're always interested in hearing from individuals or organizations who are working in substance use disorder treatment or prevention, mental health care and other spaces that lift up communities. This includes people living those experiences. If you or someone you know has a story to share or an interesting approach to care, contact us today! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Subscribe to Our Email List to get new episodes in your inbox every week!

Show Notes Episode 496: It's Not Tv, It's The Green Channel This week Host Dave Bledsoe got hammered and spent four hours trying to explain to a bartender how you could see boobs in TV  static when he was a kid. (Again.) On the show this week we take a look at how boobs and sports changed television forever, we talk about the birth of HBO! Along the way we learn that Dave''s grandparents were too poor to afford more than one television station. (We think?) Then we dive into the history of paying to watch something you can get over the air for free. (Yay Capitalism!) Then we meet a man with a dream, a dream to get people to pay to watch television! We follow his struggling launch of HBO in Wilkes Barre PA. (Scranton was too good for it!) Then we explain how cursing, bare breasts and boxing created a channel that would go on to change how Americans watched and thought about television.  (For the good, for a change!) Our Sponsor this week is Bulg Box, it's like Brit Box but for Bulgarian television! We open the show with the HBO intro and close with KarlisMusik who is feeling being green.. Show Theme: Hypnostate Prelude to Common Sense The Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatthehellpodcast.bsky.social The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehellpodcast/ The Show on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxP5ywpZ-O7qu_MFkLXQUQ The Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehellwereyouthinkingpod/ Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kHmmrjptrq Our Website: https://www.whatthehellpodcast.com Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Whatthehellpodcast The Show Line: 347 687 9601 Closing Music: https://youtu.be/QF7US5_LzOQ?si=SpKJFKXAm6ndX1WR&t=59 Buy Our Stuff: https://www.seltzerkings.com/shop Citations Needed: Risk: A Game of Cable Domination https://web.archive.org/web/20130515203331/http://pabook.libraries.psu.edu/palitmap/HBO.html Wikipedia: The History of HBO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_HBO# IMDB When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080129/ FacebookTwitterGoogle1EmailDeliciousDiggStumbleuponRedditTumblr It's Not TV: HBO, The Company That Changed Television: The Skies, Junior Birdmen! https://web.archive.org/web/20140204031606/http://www.soundonsight.org/its-not-tv-hbo-the-company-that-changed-television-the-skies-junior-birdmen/ An American Family https://web.archive.org/web/20120717063911/http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2007/04/sopranos200704?currentPage=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Partnered with Broadcast and Media Relation Manager of the Columbia Fireflies, John Kocsis, Jr., Here is your Columbia Fireflies Update!Thanks to Cake (the band) for our Columbia Fireflies Update Music Bed; "Shadow Stabbing."It's voting time again for freetimes "Best of Columbia" and "The All About Nothing: Podcast is on the ballot! Take a minute and follow this link; Click HereFind "Best Local Podcast" and click on the VOTE button next to "All About Nothing Podcast."Just follow the instructions to complete. (You may have to verify your a human, as well as enter an email address to complete)Thank you for the support!John Kocsis, Jr. | "Play-by-Play from the Minors: Profiles of Baseball Broadcasters from Scranton to Yakima"John Kocsis, Jr. TwitterSupport The All About Nothing: Podcast Click here for Episode Show Notes!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://barrettgruber.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLCZJZ Designs - Friendly and NostalgicCheck out ZJZ Designs now for original and nostalgic prints!ZJZ DesignsEverplay Sports & Social - 10th Masters of Putt PuttCome Putt Putt to Glory! 10th Masters of Putt Putt; coordinated by Everplay Sports and Social!Everplay Sports & Social League

Cianne Fragione (b. 1952) is a multidisciplinary artist. With roots in the San Francisco Bay Area Beat and Funk art milieus, she has developed her own process-oriented artistic vocabulary over the past four decades that crosses boundaries between abstract painting and sculpture, and between object and image. A striking combination of oil paint, mixed-media materials, found objects, and textiles characterizes her signature style. Each piece, whether two- or three-dimensional, is built slowly over lengthy periods, becoming a dense synthesis of influences and personal perspectives, including mid-century gestural abstraction and the physical fluency of her early training as a professional dancer. While a sense of space and movement dominates her two-dimensional works, her assemblage pieces tend to be denser and more corporeal. Her most recent works respond to two collections of poems by Italian poet and writer Eugenio Montale: Mediterraneo and Ossi di Seppia.   Fragione has exhibited extensively in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally, including at St. Mary's College Museum of Art, Moraga, CA; Georgetown College, KY; Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery, New York, NY; American University Museum, Washington, D.C.; John D. Calandra Italian American Institute of Queens College, CUNY, New York, NY; Associazione di Museo D'Arte Contemporaneo Italiano, Catanzaro, Italy; Harmony Hall Regional Center, Washington, MD; University of Scranton Art Museum, Scranton, PA; The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C.; Art in Embassies, Geneva, Sofia, Bulgaria, and Vilnius, Lithuania; Indianapolis Art Center, IN; and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Gallery, CA.   Her works are held in numerous public collections, including the Baltimore Museum of Art MD; DC Commission Art Bank Collection; Art in Embassies Permanent Collection, U.S. State Department, Guadalajara, Mexico; St. Mary's College Museum of Art, CA; Italian American Museum, D.C; Department of Special Collections, Cecil H. Green Library, Stanford University, CA; Comune di Monasterace, Calabria, IT; among other museum and private collections.   Motetti: Flowers Grow/ Salty Breath, 2024, oil-based paint, pigment, walnut and black ink, graphite, oil pencils,on paper, 42.5 x 35 in (107.95 x 88.9 cm), Image by Martin Seck Bundles: Seacoasts / Among Fragrances / Winds / Decoy, 2024, oil-based paint, pigment, string, lace, fishing lures, and bone on canvas panel, 8 x 5 x 2 in (20.3 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm), Image by Martin Seck The Clouds Travel like White Handkerchiefs of Goodbye, 2020 oil-based pigment, collage, graphite, on mylar 54 x 65 in (137.16 x 165.1 cm) Image by Martin Seck  

While Washington implodes and other cities resist, Riverside, CA Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson is moving ahead with an ambitious tech agenda — and battling youth homelessness in her city. “I feel positive about the direction California is taking,” says Riverside, CA Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, our guest this week on How To Really Run A City. In the wake of reduced support from Washington, D.C., she optimistically declares, “We'll find our way forward. We'll keep fighting.” In this episode, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed joins guest host Scranton, PA Mayor Paige Cognetti, fresh off a stunning primary win.  “I think a local leader's superpower is empathy,” Reed says. “You have to feel what they feel.” “You can't ever lose that feeling of being a constituent yourself,” Lock Dawson concurred.  Join us for a special episode about being a woman in office, mirroring the best qualities of your citizens and building a vibrant, growing city despite the politics in Washington. Remember to subscribe to the podcast to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on YouTube. As cities go, so goes the nation!

While Washington implodes and other cities resist, Riverside, CA Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson is moving ahead with an ambitious tech agenda — and battling youth homelessness in her city. “I feel positive about the direction California is taking,” says Riverside, CA Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, our guest this week on How To Really Run A City. In the wake of reduced support from Washington, D.C., she optimistically declares, “We'll find our way forward. We'll keep fighting.” In this episode, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed joins guest host Scranton, PA Mayor Paige Cognetti, fresh off a stunning primary win.  “I think a local leader's superpower is empathy,” Reed says. “You have to feel what they feel.” “You can't ever lose that feeling of being a constituent yourself,” Lock Dawson concurred.  Join us for a special episode about being a woman in office, mirroring the best qualities of your citizens and building a vibrant, growing city despite the politics in Washington.  As cities go, so goes the nation!

Travillian's Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech, and Michael Perito, Head of Bank Strategy, reunite in this informative Talent Talk episode to unpack what's really going on in banking leadership this year. From the “Trump bump” aftermath to why CFOs and CEOs are the hottest seats in town. They share fresh updates from across the country, including new leadership placements in Sacramento and Scranton, and break down what's happening in banking talent right now. Relocation's tougher, candidates are sharper, and the race for top execs is anything but business as usual.Tying it all together is a nod to The Breakfast Club, as the hosts compare today's innovation-hungry banks to teens in Saturday detention. Learning, evolving, and preparing to graduate to a better, bolder future.

Partnered with Broadcast and Media Relation Manager of the Columbia Fireflies, John Kocsis, Jr., Here is your Columbia Fireflies Update!Thanks to Cake (the band) for our Columbia Fireflies Update Music Bed; "Shadow Stabbing."It's voting time again for freetimes "Best of Columbia" and "The All About Nothing: Podcast is on the ballot! Take a minute and follow this link; Click HereFind "Best Local Podcast" and click on the VOTE button next to "All About Nothing Podcast."Just follow the instructions to complete. (You may have to verify your a human, as well as enter an email address to complete)Thank you for the support!John Kocsis, Jr. | "Play-by-Play from the Minors: Profiles of Baseball Broadcasters from Scranton to Yakima"John Kocsis, Jr. TwitterSupport The All About Nothing: Podcast Click here for Episode Show Notes!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://barrettgruber.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLCEverplay Sports & Social - 10th Masters of Putt PuttCome Putt Putt to Glory! 10th Masters of Putt Putt; coordinated by Everplay Sports and Social!Everplay Sports & Social LeagueZJZ Designs - Friendly and NostalgicCheck out ZJZ Designs now for original and nostalgic prints!ZJZ DesignsVote for The "All About Nothing Podcast" for Best Of Columbia's "Best Local Podcast" in 2025Visit https://theallaboutnothing.com or https://bit.ly/boc2025vote to cast your vote for the podcast that puts in the work and brings you the news, nonsense, and interviews you never knew you needed. Thank you for your support!25 Best of Columbia Nominations

The new Older Adult Advocacy Center in Scranton is the first of its kind in the state. It’ll serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in parts of Northeast Pennsylvania. The Public Utility Commission has announced a series of six public hearings in early June regarding Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania's proposed rate increase, which could rise more than 10-percent. A progressive Pennsylvania group is calling for Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman to resign, over his “apparent inability” to perform his job amid recent reports about his mental health. Pennsylvania Indivisible’s Bucks County chapter says polling of their statewide membership shows more than 90% of their 16-thousand members agrees with the request. A man has been charged with providing alcohol to the 20-year-old who fell from the outfield stands at a Pittsburgh Pirates game on April 30. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That's what happened during Tuesday’s Primary, in one Lancaster County township. Voters in Colerain Township approved a small-games-of-chance referendum. It was the fourth time township voters have taken on the issue since the 1990s. Lake Pleasant in northwestern Pennsylvania was created more than 1500 years ago when a glacier retreated and is home to rare plants and birds like osprey. The Allegheny Front’s Kara Holsopple recently joined a team working to reforest an area that was once mined, as part of an effort to restore hundreds of acres of mineland across the region. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott welcomed Ruth Raftery in the studio for a discussion about the importance of education in estate and tax planning, the role of financial advisors in collaborating with estate planning attorneys, and shares insights on effective tax planning strategies.Ruth Raftery, JD, CPA, AEP® is a licensed attorney and a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience. As President and co-founder of Advanced Planning Educational Group (APEG), Ruth is responsible for creating and executing the design and strategic direction of APEG's mission to support the needs of professionals who participate in the holistic planning process. In addition to her role with APEG, Ruth also serves as a Senior Advisor to AltaView Advisors, LLC a business valuation firm with offices in Orange County, San Francisco, Dallas, and New York, and is an instructor at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, where she teaches Income Tax in the post-graduate certification program.Ruth has developed and taught various Estate, Gift, Trust, and Tax courses throughout her career. She is past President of the Estate Planning Council of New York City, past Chair of the Estate Planning Committee of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and is an Accredited Estate Planner designee™ awarded by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils. Ruth received her undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Scranton and her Law Degree from Temple University School of Law. She and her husband Brian live in Westfield, NJ. She and Brian have three college-aged daughters – Brigid, Megan, and Erin.  In this episode you will learn the following: The importance of building relationships with attorneys and accountants for financial advisors to effectively incorporate estate and tax planning into their practices.The critical role that financial advisors play in educating clients about estate planning without crossing into legal advice.Innovative strategies, such as leveraging Roth conversions not just for tax benefits, but also for strategic financial planning, such as funding life insurance policies.The unique dynamics of female advisor conferences and the importance of fostering intimate, supportive environments for women in the financial industry. Ruth shares insights into how these settings can encourage authenticity and collaboration, ultimately supporting the growth and success of female financial advisors. Connect with Scott on LinkedInConnect with Ruth on LinkedInFor more on The Optimized Advisor Podcast click here  For more on APEG click hereFollow us on LinkedIn  **This is the Optimized Advisor Podcast, where we focus on optimizing the wellbeing and best practices of insurance and financial professionals. Our objective is to help you optimize your life, optimize your profession, and learn from other optimized advisors. If you have questions or would like to be a featured guest, email us at optimizedadvisor@optimizedins.com Optimized Insurance Planning

My guests this week believe in a holistic approach to success and happiness and they're encouraging other women to consider this approach by strengthening five pillars that help build the foundation for wealth in our lives. Scranton business woman Megan Alpert of Joy World Wealth Partners is hosting Abundance Life, a four-week workshop series featuring fabulous women of NEPA presenting on one of the following pillars: financial wealth, time wealth, social wealth, physical wealth and spiritual wealth. Megan talks with me this week about her intention behind this workshop series and she is joined by Trish Dickert-Nieves, a trauma-informed somatic practitioner and holistic health coach of Embody Holistic Living who will help kick the workshop series off on June 6. The Abundance Series will include the following workshops:  June 6: the series kicks off with the topic of financial wealth as Dickert-Nieves presents “Somatic Money,” providing tools for financial confidence and long-term planning.June 13: time and social wealth will be addressed with Certified Recovery Specialist Rose Nogan, owner of White Tail Sober Coaching, who will provide women with tools to build time wealth by creating boundaries that allow morespace for personal peace, joy and happiness. Jeannine Luby, certified laughter yoga leader, comedian, and owner of Laugh to Live, will offer strategies using playful and empowering humor and laughter yoga for social wealth through meaningful connection and stress-reduction.  June 20: physical wealth will be addressed with a focus on vitality, movement and wellbeing with Rigau offering information on health topics such as improvedsleep, nutrition and stress management. ACE Certified Personal Trainer Pat Barnes will share her expertise of more than 25 years in the fitness industry cateringto women over 50. June 27: the series closes with the topic of spiritual wealth. Alison Skoff, an ontological coach and soul-centric guide, will focus on reclaiming wholeness, cultivating peace, purpose and alignment to support the journey of inner reclamation, soul truth, and life aligned leadership. Space for the workshops is limited. Please email Joanna@planwithjoyworld.com.  Thank you to my podcast sponsors Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox who will be presenting financial literacy workshops for young people this summer, and Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn who is out and about in the Lehigh Valley this summer with her amazing sustainable fashion accessories that are also available in her online store. Reach out to me at Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com if you're interested in supporting the content I produce each week. Follow me at Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and Laugh to Live on Facebook.I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

In this episode, we sit down with Brogan Scotch, one of the founders of Scotch Sauce, a new hot sauce company based out of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Brogan shares the journey of how the company came to be, the different flavors they offer, and the philosophy behind their 'flavor first' approach. We discuss the challenges and triumphs of starting a new business, particularly during a global pandemic, and the importance of marketing and brand development. Whether you're a hot sauce connoisseur or an aspiring entrepreneur, there's something in this episode for everyone.If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook!

Hinder drummer, songwriter and producer Cody Hanson joins us to celebrate his dogs Dempsey, an 8 year old Boxer/Boston Terrier mix, and Bonneville, a 2-3 year old white Swiss Shepherd. We also pay our respects to his past beloved dogs Gracie Lou, Wayne Bernice and Collie. Another great conversation with an attentive dog dad.Hinder's highly-anticipated 7th studio album Back to Life is out this Friday May 23rd and available on all your preferred streaming platforms. They will also be back on the road for their Back To Life Tour Part 2 kicking off in Scranton, PA on July 11th. For dates and tickets visit hindermusic.comCody gave his well earned shout out to Second Chance Animal Rescue in Norman, Oklahoma and their mission to improve the well-being of companion animals and uplift the community through the relief and prevention of animal homelessness. To learn more about their community resources visit secondchancenorman.comHe also put a spotlight on Mutt Misfits in Oklahoma City who exists to help unwanted animals in situations that could lead to harm or euthanasia. They primarily focus on animals with major medical illnesses, injuries or advanced age that are often overlooked. By partnering with shelters and the public, they promote responsible pet ownership, spay and neuter, and the adoption of special needs pets. It is their goal to save the un-saveable. To help them do just that visit muttmisfits.org For more pics and clips of Cody and his pack follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogpodcast

Lissa gets the scoop on Scranton Girls Rock Camp!

This week we're breaking down Gay Witch Hunt. This is the Season 3 premier of The Office and there is a lot to talk about. Jim is no longer in Scranton and we meet two new characters, Andy Bernard and Karen Fillipelli! Of course the ladies reach out to Ed Helms and Rashida Jones to get some behind the scenes tidbits from them. Then the ladies out Toby for outing Oscar, Angela shares a silly nickname from college, and Jenna discovers the amazing all female a capella group, Nothing But Treble. Finally, we call up the incredible Oscar Nuñez, to discuss his memories from this episode and that hilarious kiss from Michael.  You can listen to Nothing But Treble on Spotify, or follow them on instagram @nbt_cornell Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Episode Transcript To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's guest led me on such an enriching conversation. I was connected to my guest Rashida Lovely from my friend Jennifer Partyka (former guest) but I did not know the pathways we would venture down. Allow me to introduce the lovely, innovative, intelligent and compassionate Rashida Lovely, president of Newave Enterprise/Social innovator/blockchain evangelist/fairness advocate/developer/digital altruist.We talk about Rashida's afterschool program for boys of color and her work with some young men after their release from prison. We also explore Rashida's hard work on an innovative, sustainable and affordable housing project that she hopes to bring to fruition in Scranton in the near future --one that could be a gamechanger for affordable housing. To learn how you can help through a donation of products or services Rashida mentioned, visit Afree Foundation here. You can find Nepa Pac on Facebook. Thank you to my podcast sponsor Budget Through Life with Emily Hickox who is skilled at helping people of all ages understand credit, debit and how to budget through life. Be sure to follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram and check out their YouTube for videos on creating a budget-friendly meal. Thank you to my sponsor Reinvented Threads for supporting the content created through this podcast each week. Gabby Lynn reinvents threads from yard sales and consignment shops to create beautiful handbags, hats and more. Visit ⁠⁠Reinvented Threads⁠⁠ to shop online and to learn where you can find Reinvented Threads this summer. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and ⁠⁠click here⁠ ⁠to learn about my upcoming events and all my socials. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

How do we foster a more civil tone in the workplace? Amanda Marcy, assistant professor of accounting at the University of Scranton, examines this question. Amanda S. Marcy, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting at The University of Scranton, has twice received the Curt Verschoor Ethics Feature of the Year Award from the Institute of Management […]

In the late afternoon of August 26th 1986, Michelle "Jolene" Lakey went to visit her sick mother at Mercy Hospital, Scranton. After giving her mother a teddy bear as a get well present the 11 year old left to make the 20 minute walk home. At around 6.00pm several witnesses saw Jolene getting into a light-yellow coloured vehicle on North Washington Avenue. She has never been seen since. After reports of a girl resembling Jolene being seen with a man in Brooklyn, New York, a suspect was interviewed, but the lead went nowhere. Three years later the murder of a 9 year old girl in Scranton would take the investigation in a whole new direction and introduce a prime suspect in the case.Sources for the episode can be found hereSupport the showFollow Persons Unknown: Instagram and FacebookEmail: personsunknownpod@gmail.comWebsite with Transcripts:https://personsunknown.buzzsprout.com/

Mollie Wilson O'Reilly preaches for the Fourth Sunday of Easter - Good Shepherd Sunday: "If we are blessed to be sheep in the care of a Good Shepherd, we can trust that shepherd to keep us safe. It's not our job to patrol the boundaries and keep trespassers out. It's not in our power to take anyone out of Jesus's hands."Mollie Wilson O'Reilly is editor-at-large and a contributing writer for Commonweal magazine, where she worked as an editor from 2008 through 2015. She grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Yale in 2003 with a BA in English Literature. She now serves on the board of trustees for the St. Thomas More Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/05112025 to learn more about Mollie, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

In this heartwarming episode, Jack and Kevin are joined by their long-time friend Frank Bauman, whose rich history with the hosts offers a delightful walk down memory lane. Frank, originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, shares tales from his childhood days, his time in the Navy, and his eventual career with the FBI, illustrating his journey from a small town to the bustling city of Washington, D.C., and ultimately his move to Arizona. The episode also uncovers the depth of friendship between Jack and Frank, exploring their shared experiences and heartfelt moments as they bonded over the years. Listeners are treated to personal anecdotes about Frank's family, his love for community activities, and an amusing glimpse into his life choices that led him to become a crucial part of Jack's life and podcast success. As Jack and Kevin prepare to move from their crammed duplex, Frank steps in as a miracle worker, helping to organize, declutter, and breathe new life into their space. This episode is a testament to the enduring bonds of friendship and the beauty of helping each other in times of need, resonating with anyone who values camaraderie and the simple joys shared among friends.

Bio on Today's guest on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network'A papal expert, Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministry at The University of Scranton, is a scholar and author known for his work on Pope Francis and his views on American figures as models of Christian life. Dr. Cosacchi's book, “Great American Prophets: Pope Francis's Models of Christian Life,” explores Americans figures, including Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr., who Pope Francis referenced in his address to the U.S. Congress. His work examines these figures within a Catholic framework, analyzing their contributions to American society and their potential as models for Christian faith and action.'

Frankie Malacariais a dedicated political and community organizer with four years of experience fighting for working-class families and building grassroots power in Scranton, and five years of experience making pizza. Before which he worked in bars and as an electrician. Since changing career paths, Frankie has worked on many local progressive campaigns. Notably, in 2022 he spearheaded the campaign to limit solitary confinement, collecting over 13,500 signatures in just 7 weeks from Lackawanna County voters. He's helped in organizing countless protests over the years in defense of human rights from bodily autonomy and reproductive rights to more recently immigrant rights. Frankie also stands in strong solidarity with labor unions and the workers they represent, both in policy and on the picket line. Frankie has also helped organize community support for strikes and labor actions, including standing with healthcare workers to demand fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to collectively bargain.

This week, in Kingston Township, Pennsylvania, what begins as a simple search for a missing criminal pharmacist, quickly turns into the discovery of a makeshift graveyard, in a man's yard, that may have up to 12 burned, bashed & buried bodies. The more investigation that happens, the more the layers begin to peel off, revealing a brutal serial killer & his accomplices! But will a homemade cemetery, in his own yard, be enough to convict??Along the way, we find out pierogis are best eaten, when thrown from a parade float, that the more people you have helping you murder, the more people there is to tell on you, and that if you're going to bury a dozen bodies, you might want to do it, away from your own home!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd Pousley is a proud Scranton resident who, for the past 7 years, has dedicated himself to improving his community as director of community development at NeighborWorks Northeastern PA. In this role, he leads collaborative, resident-driven efforts to improve Scranton and other communities in NEPA. Todd is also an active volunteer, having served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity of Lackawanna County, Leadership Lackawanna, and Friends of the Poor. He currently serves as the chair of the Scranton City Planning Commission and Lackawanna County Land Bank Advisory Committee. Todd holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Marywood University and a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate from the University of Scranton.

In this episode, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, along with Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt, bring Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti onto the show. Cognetti is demonstrating how cities are blazing a way forward amidst the daily chaos spilling out of Washington, D.C. “This is where local matters,” Cognetti says. “At the local level, we're nimble, we're able to try things that are harder at the state level, and definitely at the national level.” “I think you're modeling a new way,” says Platt. “You're in that mold of the efficient governing wing of the Democratic Party.” Join us for this episode about “green shoots of encouragement” coming right from Scranton, PA. Remember to subscribe to the podcast to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on YouTube. As cities go, so goes the nation!  

This week on Office Ladies 6.0, Jenna and Angela read from their mailbag and explore some fun fan theories about “The Office”. Jenna tackles the theory: Is Bob Vance a part of the Scranton mafia? Angela later explores the theory: Is the Dunder Mifflin office actually hell? Jenna shares evidence from Office episodes, including comparing Phyllis' wedding to a mafia wedding and Angela points out the episode that turns Dunder Mifflin into H-E-Double Hockey Sticks. The Office Ladies team also weigh in on these fan theories and share what their own personal hells would be. This is a fun episode that'll make you see “The Office” in a different light and there is even some wisdom from Keanu!   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textFrom the corridors of military prisons to the unique challenges of civilian life, our guest Jimmy Cummings shares an extraordinary journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. A retired Marine with a commanding presence in military corrections, Jimmy opens up about his early struggles in Scranton, Pennsylvania, that led him to the Marines, meeting his wife in Okinawa, and the trials of transitioning back to civilian life—only to find his way back to the Corps. His insights offer a rare glimpse into a world of discipline, camaraderie, and the often-overlooked aspects of military life.Our conversation takes a thought-provoking turn as we discuss the nuances of the military justice system, touching on court-martials, prisoner rehabilitation, and the transformative power of correctional custody programs. Jimmy's personal anecdotes about leading these programs, both in the U.S. and Japan, shed light on their potential to change lives. Listen in as Jimmy and I recount how our careers crossed, supervising one of the most murderous inmates in prison history, Clayton Fountain. You can contact James here: jimmymitsuko@icloud.comCheck out Michael Cantrell's books here:Keys to Your New Career: Information and Guidance to Get Hired and Be Successful as a Correctional or Detention Officer http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFWYSFMK/ref=nosim?tag=prisonoffic05-20 Finding Your Purpose: Crafting a Personal Vision Statement to Guide Your Life and Career http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW344T4B/ref=nosim?tag=prisonoffic05-20 PepperBallFrom crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.OMNIOMNI is cutting-edge software designed to track inmates and assets within your prison or jail. Command PresenceBringing prisons and jails the training they deserve!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us: mike@theprisonofficer.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrisonOfficerTake care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences!

Send us a textJeremy Pryal started doing stand-up in Scranton when he was 17. He opted to stay out of the Marines and chase success in comedy. He spent eight years in Philadelphia before a bad set and the personal issues took him off course. Now married with a son and back in Scranton, he's back on stage and making people laugh again. Follow Jeremy Pryal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremypryalcomic/Support the show

Pack your day bags because we're headed to New York! This week we're breaking down Valentine's Day, and we are joined by the wonderful Andy Buckley (The Office, Veep, Avenue 5). Andy chats with Jenna and Angela about his time as a stock broker, how he got the part of the David Wallace, and his surprise to be a recurring character. Then Jenna does a deep dive on Sbarro Pizza and Angela gives us some insider info on 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and the ladies ponder the best and worst Valentine's gifts. Finally, we couldn't end this episode without talking about the Faces of Scranton video and Micheal running into Devin on the streets of New York. Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Episode Transcript To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Her  childhood home in Scranton, Pennsylvania was old—really old. Steeped in the area's history of coal mining, iron ore, and the unspoken tragedies of generations past, her family house held secrets that emerged once the lights went out. No matter how many prayers were whispered, strange noises filled her nights—footsteps stopping at the top of the stairs, a bizarre humming that slowed the world around her, and an unsettling presence no one could explain away. Years later, her brother heard a phantom voice calling him by his full name to come upstairs. Was it the spirit of someone left behind by Scranton's challenging past… or something darker?   If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories