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The Burn
The Second Time, My Way with Pye Pajewski

The Burn

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 33:27


Pye is a returning guest to The Burn, having last joined us in January 2023. She is a writer and artisan who was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 37, and again at 59. Pye's work has appeared in five issues of Wildfire to date. She lives in Western Pennsylvania with her husband, Steve, a photographer.In this episode, Pye reads two poems she wrote for the 2025 “The Second Time Around” issue of Wildfire Journal. These poems explore the strange familiarity and quiet revelations of facing cancer again after more than two decades.April and Pye talk about what it's been like to be an ongoing contributor to Wildfire, the differences in cancer care across decades, parenting with cancer at two very different stages of life, and how you decide who to share details of your diagnosis with. They also discuss the role of art in Pye's life.More about episode sponsor iRise Above Foundation: https://www.iriseabovefoundation.org/More about episode sponsor Young Survival Coalition: https://youngsurvival.org/Learn more about Pye:https://www.instagram.com/blog.forthegirls/https://www.blogforthegirls.com/Listen to My Story in Ink with Pye Pajewski: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/305b98f0-e162-45ec-a886-e831dca7d671/Purchase the The Second Time Around issue of Wildfire Journal: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/secondtimeBuy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today's Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Get the free Wildfire “Hot Flashes” email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletterLearn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshopsShop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/freeMore about Wildfire Journal: https://www.wildfirecommunity.orghttps://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunityInformation on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Journal:...

PRN - At the Track
EP 2607: Southeast and Mid-America Editions: Ben Shelton, Andrew Kurland, Colton Walters

PRN - At the Track

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026


Ben Shelton, Lucas Oil Series presented by Flo Racing announcer; Andrew Kurland, PRN Pit Reporter; and Colton Walters, Western Pennsylvania racer and social media producer are this week's guests.

Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show
2.5.26 Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show HR 3

Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 48:27


Leo McCafferty joins the show to share with us his experience as one of the home-town producers of 'The Football Town' from NFL Films about Western PA, narrated by Pat McAfee, airing at the Kamin Science Center on February 28th.

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Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show
2.5.26 Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show HR 3

Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 45:46 Transcription Available


Leo McCafferty joins the show to share with us his experience as one of the home-town producers of 'The Football Town' from NFL Films about Western PA, narrated by Pat McAfee, airing at the Kamin Science Center on February 28th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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CEO's You Should Know - Pittsburgh
CEO, Lisa McIntyre of Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association

CEO's You Should Know - Pittsburgh

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 2:55 Transcription Available


In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, we sit down with Lisa McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association (GPADA), the powerhouse organization representing over 200 franchised automobile and truck dealers across Western Pennsylvania.Lisa takes us behind the wheel of one of the region's most influential trade associations — from championing local auto dealers and shaping industry advocacy to steering major community events like the Pittsburgh International Auto Show. With decades of experience advancing dealer success and fostering industry growth, Lisa shares her insights on leadership, navigating change in the automotive world, and how GPADA drives economic impact across the region.We dive into how the organization supports workforce development, connects members with cutting-edge trends, and builds engagement that goes beyond the showroom. Whether you're passionate about business leadership, regional economic development, or the future of mobility — this conversation with Lisa McIntyre is one you don't want to misshttps://www.gpada.com/

Middle Market Musings
Episode 81 Jack Glover, Incline Equity Partners

Middle Market Musings

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 55:20


Are MMM listeners desirous to hear from the builder of a multi-billion-dollar investment complex, or from a guy who effuses about Dr. Dre's iconic debut album?  If so, our conversation with Jack Glover checks both boxes….and then some.    Jack is Founder and Managing Partner of Incline Equity Partners, a PE firm with over $6.5 billion in committed capital.   Today, Incline is investing out of three vehicles maintaining the firm's historic focus on differentiated distribution and service firms of varying size.  Discussion begins with Jack's Western Pennsylvania roots  – Pittsburgh childhood, college at Duquesne, first job at Westinghouse Credit.  The theme of Midwestern values returns as a core aspect of Incline's evolution and culture.  Jack's enthusiasm for Dr. Dre's seminal first album “The Chronic” is one highlight of many diversions into music, gambling and other esoteric subjects. 

College Football Smothered and Covered
UNEXPECTED: Penn State 5-Star Recruit Keon Spell MISSES Junior Day, Taylor & Gregory RESPOND

College Football Smothered and Covered

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 33:24


Penn State's Junior Day shakes up the 2027 recruiting class, but Mother Nature proves to be the toughest opponent yet. Kemon Spell's highly anticipated visit falls victim to nearly two feet of snow, raising questions about Penn State's grip on the top in-state prospects. Can rising stars Khalil Taylor, Matthew Gregory, and Gabe Jenkins tip the scales back in the Nittany Lions' favor against recruiting rivals like Notre Dame and Georgia?Zach Seyko and Brian Smith break down Penn State's latest recruiting wins, transfer portal additions, and the impact of a refreshed coaching staff—with standout recruiter Terry Smith anchoring relationships in Western PA. The quarterback room gains depth with Division III All-American Connor Barry—will this quiet move pay dividends on the field? Insightful analysis covers player development, national competition, and Penn State's recalibrated expectations for the upcoming season. Don't miss this pivotal look at the future of Penn State football.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/X @fbscout_floridaTikTok @lockedontheportalHelp us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase.MazdaLike our players, we're driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There's more to a Mazda. Because there's more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn't file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you're a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

STATMedEvacAirPod's podcast
CEM/STAT MedEvac CEO, Jim Houser - Continuing to Innovate

STATMedEvacAirPod's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 14:52


In our first episode of 2026, it seems fitting to hear from James Houser, President and CEO of the UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. / STAT MedEvac. It has long been the legacy of STAT MedEvac to create and innovate change within the air medical and ground critical care transport industry. Jim discusses this legacy, including STAT MedEvac's role in the innovation of the Airbus H135 aircraft, which features advanced Airbus Helionix avionics.

Typical Skeptic Podcast
Spirit Blockers, The 3D Trap & Pgh Cryptid Panel – Christine Soltis - TSP # 2411

Typical Skeptic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 55:58 Transcription Available


⭐⭐ SHOW DESCRIPTION / INTRO TEXTTonight on the Typical Skeptic Podcast, Robert welcomes back Christine M. Soltis, founder of Solstice Night Sky Productions, author, investigator, filmmaker, and one of the key organizers behind Pittsburgh's rising metaphysical and paranormal community.Christine is a private investigator, a multi-genre author, and the creator behind countless regional paranormal events—most notably the upcoming April 18, 2026 Cryptid Panel at Bethel Park Library, which she is producing and which Robert will also be appearing on.Her work spans fiction, nonfiction, metaphysics, karma, cryptids, and real-world paranormal case studies. Tonight we'll dive into:✨ Spirit Blocker and the metaphysics of psychic defense✨ Controlling Karma: The Third Dimensional Trap✨ Her views on reincarnation, karmic loops, and dimensional imprisonment✨ Pittsburgh-area cryptids and why the region is a hotspot✨ Investigative cases she's worked privately✨ What's coming with Solstice Night Sky Productions✨ Behind-the-scenes of organizing paranormal conferences✨ Her creative process as an author, screenwriter, and producerThis will be a multidimensional deep-dive into the unseen worlds that shape our reality.⭐ GUEST BIO (Clean & Professional)Christine M. Soltis is an author, investigator, screenwriter, and the founder of Solstice Night Sky Productions, a creative and paranormal-focused media outlet based in Pittsburgh. She has written dozens of books spanning paranormal fiction, metaphysics, sci-fi, sociology, and psychological thrillers. Her works include Spirit Blocker, Controlling Karma: The Third Dimensional Trap, The Haunting of Angel's Landing, and The Death Agent.Christine has been featured on multiple podcasts, film projects, and live events across the region. She works as a private investigator and uses that real-world experience to deepen her research into paranormal cases, psychic phenomena, and cryptid reports.In addition to her writing and investigative work, she produces events such as the Cryptid Panel at Bethel Park Public Library and collaborates with content creators across the paranormal and metaphysical communities. Through her books and productions, Christine explores the hidden mechanics of consciousness, karma, interdimensional interference, and humanity's role within a larger cosmic struggle.Website: https://solsticenightsky.com/about-usInstagram: @solsticenightskyproductions⭐ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR CHRISTINE(Use these to steer a killer show.)❇️ Writing & CreativityWhen did you first realize you had a calling toward paranormal writing and metaphysical topics?Which of your books do you feel is the “core” of your spiritual philosophy?How do your private investigator skills influence your paranormal research?❇️ Spirit Blocker & Psychic DefenseWhat inspired Spirit Blocker?Do you believe certain people are naturally more psychically vulnerable than others?What are the strongest forms of psychic shielding you've encountered?❇️ Karma, Reincarnation & Dimensional TrapsIn Controlling Karma, you call the 3D reality a “trap.” What is the mechanism of that trap?Are karmic contracts chosen, imposed, or manipulated?Do entities exploit karmic loops for their own benefit?❇️ Cryptids & Pittsburgh Paranormal ActivityWhy is Western PA a hotspot for cryptids and interdimensional sightings?What can the audience expect from the April 18th panel?Have you personally witnessed anything unexplained?❇️ Solstice Night Sky ProductionsWhat new projects are coming from your production company in 2026?How can people get involved or volunteer for your events?⭐ HASHTAGSCopy/paste these:#TypicalSkepticPodcast #ChristineSoltis #SolsticeNightSkyProductions #Cryptids #Karma #SpiritBlocker #Metaphysics #ParanormalInvestigation #PittsburghParanormal #OccultKnowledge #3DTrap #AuthorLife #EsotericWisdom #LivePodcast #UFOCommunity⭐ DISCLAIMER (Your Saved Standard Version)The views and experiences shared by the guest are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of the platform we are streaming on. This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not in any way giving medical or financial advice; always seek help through a professional. This podcast is a space for open thought and conscious dialogue and is a platform for skeptical but open-minded free thinkers.Typical Skeptic Podcast Links and Affiliates:Support the Mission:

City Cast Pittsburgh
Tomlin Steps Down, Why Everyone's Sick & Cemetery Bone Heist

City Cast Pittsburgh

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 30:57


Mike Tomlin resigned this week after nearly 20 years with the Steelers. We're talking about his coaching legacy, what went wrong, and what's next for his career and the franchise. Plus, host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo are chatting about the PA Farm Show's butter sculpture, super flu, "The Pitt" at the Golden Globes, a new weekend newspaper, space news, and a very strange case of stolen human remains. Know what happened with the James Street remodel? Call us on our JAMES STREET HOTLINE at 412-212-8893. Notes and references from today's show: PHOTOS: 35th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture [WPXI] Who will be the Steelers' next head coach? Possible candidates to replace Mike Tomlin [The Athletic] What to know about the "super flu" in Western Pa. [Axios Pittsburgh] Kindergarten vaccination rates at many Pittsburgh-area schools are below herd immunity [WESA] Park House Is Once Again Packing ‘Em in on the North Side [Pittsburgh Magazine] A Farewell to Hem's: Hemingway's Cafe in Oakland is Closing After 43 Years [Pittsburgh Magazine] ‘The Pitt' Wins Two Golden Globes [Pittsburgh Magazine] Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh's newspaper void [TribLive] More than 40 news sources remain in Pittsburgh's fragmented media landscape [Public Source] ‘Which bone goes with which person?': Costly investigation follows Pa. cemetery thefts [PennLive] Astrobotic secures $17.5M from NASA to test and expand reusable rockets [Technical.ly] PODCAST: Meteor Showers, Moon Launches & Pgh Among the Stars [City Cast Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this January 16th episode: AIDS Free Pittsburgh PA Preferred P3R Special Olympics Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Pigskin Daily History Dispatch
NFL Playoff Analysis: Insights and Predictions for Divisional Round

Pigskin Daily History Dispatch

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 69:31 Transcription Available


The Finality of the Field: Navigating the NFL Divisional RoundThere are just eight teams left standing. As we enter the divisional round of the 2025 National Football League playoffs, the stakes have never been higher, and the margin for error has never been thinner.On the latest episode of the Pig Pen, Darin Hayes was joined by Ed Kleese to break down a wild Wild Card weekend and look ahead to the battles to come. But before diving into the X's and O's, the conversation struck a chord that every football fan—and player—knows all too well: the sudden, crushing weight of playoff finality.The "Madden" Sense of FinalityFor fans in Western Pennsylvania, this week brought a "double whammy." Not only are they nursing the lumps of a playoff exit, but they are facing the rare territory of losing a coach. It's a feeling Ed Kleese describes through the lens of a football legend."We've talked many times about Madden and Summerall," Ed noted. "As a young kid growing up, Madden was sort of my football Yoda. It's the first time I ever heard the word finality."Ed recalled how John Madden would often point out the losing sideline—the players sitting on the bench with heads in hands, looking forlorn. That empty feeling isn't just for the fans whose weekend routines suddenly vanish; it's the realization for veterans like Bobby Wagner or Zach Ertz that this might have been their "last true shot."John Madden spoke from experience; having been on the losing end of the "Immaculate Reception" game, he knew exactly how it felt to have his heart ripped out in an instant.Surviving the "Glass Slipper"As the guys moved into the game recaps, the theme of the weekend was survival. In the opening game, both the Rams and the Panthers played a contest far closer than the ten-and-a-half-point spread suggested."That was actually the most surprising thing to me of the whole weekend—how close the Rams came to being eliminated," Ed remarked. Despite a 14-0 lead, the Rams found themselves in a dogfight against a Panthers team that was far more prepared than the pundits gave them credit for.Darin observed that while the Panthers "played their tails off," the better team ultimately wise up when it mattered most. It served as a reminder of the "glass slipper" effect in the playoffs: it's fun to root for the underdog, but as Ed pointed out, "the glass slipper often doesn't fit nearly as nicely" in the following round. The Rams survived, but the scares were just beginning for the rest of the league.Postseason Grit and Divisional PredictionsAs the dust settles on a wild opening weekend of the playoffs, Darin Hayes and Ed Kleese sit down to dissect the survival of a dynasty, the fallout of a Steelers collapse, and what to expect in a high-stakes Divisional Round.The New Patriots: Gritty, Not PrettyThe Patriots' victory over the Chargers wasn't a masterclass in scoring, but it was a masterclass in situational football. Darin and Ed noted the striking similarities between this 2025 squad and the 2001 team that launched the Brady era.“They were tough and gritty and just got the job done,” Ed remarked. While Drake May didn't light up the stat sheet, his ability to manage the game and "flip the field" kept the Chargers under constant pressure. It's a slow build, reminiscent of a juggernaut in the making, even if the "evil genius" era of trading back for draft capital has evolved into something new.The Steelers' Deflating ExitWhile the Patriots are rising, the Steelers are left with difficult questions. Despite a 24-point loss to the Texans, Ed offered a shocking grade for the winning quarterback: “I would have graded C.J. Stroud as an F... and they still won by 24.”The story wasn't Stroud's five fumbles or poor accuracy; it was a total collapse of the Steelers' offensive line. Aaron Rodgers, potentially playing

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio
Episode 534 Cory Sickles WA3UVV

QSO Today - The oral histories of amateur radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 85:01


Cory Sickles, WA3UVV, first licensed in 1973, explores radio from the inside out, including homebrew transmitters, vintage gear, and cutting edge digital modes that he highlights in his monthly Spectrum Monitor Magazine column, Digitally Speaking. Cory was a bleeding edge pioneer in desktop computing and applications for specialized business segments.  He is a passionate club builder and mentor, helping grow one of the most active and welcoming amateur radio clubs in Western Pennsylvania, while serving the ARRL in key outreach and coordination roles. WA3UUV believes that strong clubs, digital innovation, and human connection are the future of amateur radio and is my guest in this QSO Today.

In the Kitchen with Mary Mac
REPOST - New Year's Pretzel

In the Kitchen with Mary Mac

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 14:39


Here's another one of our favorite holiday recipes from the vault, originally released December 31, 2018. We'll be back to regular episodes in January and celebrating our 11th Podiversary!Happy New Year's Pretzel! This traditional Western Pennsylvania treat is a delicious way to ring in the new year, and can be topped with icing or a flavored glaze, whichever you prefer!Written RecipeHosted by Mary Mac, edited by Anna MacGo to MaryMacPodcast.com for baking mixes, merch, recipes, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scrolling 2 Death
Smartphones, School Devices & AI: The New Education Crisis (with Rep. Chris Deluzio)

Scrolling 2 Death

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 23:46


Today on Scrolling 2 Death, Nicki sits down with Congressman Chris Deluzio—a dad of four and a fierce advocate for safer, healthier schools—to unpack one of the most urgent issues facing American families: screens in the classroom.Rep. Deluzio recently released a major report on smartphone use in schools after months of research and conversations with teachers, administrators, and parents across Western Pennsylvania. He breaks down what he found, why phone-free schools are gaining bipartisan momentum nationwide, and why Pennsylvania has struggled to pass similar legislation.Nicki and the Congressman go deeper, expanding the conversation beyond smartphones to the overlooked risks of school-issued devices, lack of oversight, and the growing push to introduce AI chatbots into middle-school classrooms. From data privacy to compulsive design to tech companies lobbying to stop states from regulating AI, this episode exposes the full ecosystem of digital harm entering our children's schools—often without parents' knowledge.The conversation ends with a call for bipartisan cooperation and real accountability: parents, educators, and lawmakers working together to ensure that technology in schools actually supports learning instead of undermining it.If you care about what your kids are exposed to at school, this is an episode you can't miss.Elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024, Congressman Chris Deluzio is serving his second term in Congress representing the people of Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District—where he serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Pennsylvania's 17th district includes all of Beaver County and parts of Allegheny County. Congressman Deluzio is a native of Thornburg and lives with his family in Allegheny County.Congressman Deluzio is an Iraq War veteran, voting rights attorney, and union organizer. He graduated from Bishop Canevin High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree with merit from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

The Pittsburgh Dish
084 The Tavern on the Square

The Pittsburgh Dish

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 55:02 Transcription Available


A crumbling 1849 house, abolitionist lore, and a quest to cook for the next hundred years—this is the story of how Maggie and Matt Noble turned The Tavern on the Square into a living landmark. We sit down inside the restored space in New Wilmington, where original beams meet brand-new wiring, and the elevator isn't a luxury but a promise that everyone belongs at the table. We trace their unlikely route from California kitchens and construction sites to Amish-country sourcing in Western Pennsylvania. Culinary training in Napa taught discipline and seasonality; small-town life sharpened their commitment to scratch cooking. The result is a tavern menu with a conscience: stocks built from bones, sauces fired to order, and a flagship burger made from a single, 100% grass-fed, grass-finished cow raised three miles away. Beloved staples like Korean sticky ribs and crispy-skinned salmon sit alongside pizzas that turn local harvests into a seasonal showcase, and cocktails crafted to slow and savor the evening.Plan a visit to this historic gem and bucolic community for a delicious experience. Check hours, events, and specials on their website at www.thetavernonthesquare.com and on Instagram at @thetavernnewwilmington. If the story resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who loves thoughtful food, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the showLiked the episode? We'd love a coffee!

The Members Only Podcast: A Mafia History Podcast
#46: History of the Pittsburgh Mob (Part One): Immigration, the Black Hand, and the Era of Salvatore Catanzaro

The Members Only Podcast: A Mafia History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 64:41


Long before Prohibition, long before speakeasies and Tommy guns, Pittsburgh's underworld was already taking shape—quietly, violently, and largely unseen.This episode traces the true origins of organized crime in Western Pennsylvania, beginning not with a Mafia family as we know it today, but with knives in an alley, whispered threats, and fear used as a business model. We open on October 28, 1892, when a brutal Sicilian knife duel erupts on a dusty Pittsburgh street—an encounter that nearly kills Salvatore “The Banana King” Catanzaro and sets the tone for everything that follows.From there, the story widens. We travel back to southern Italy and the Mezzogiorno to understand the conditions that shaped the men who would later carry old-world codes of silence, honor, and vengeance across the Atlantic. We follow Italian immigrants into the mills, mines, and boarding houses of Pittsburgh and its surrounding towns—places where law enforcement was distant, protection was unreliable, and fear became currency.At the center of this episode is the rise of the Black Hand. Through contemporaneous newspaper accounts, police reports, and court records, we reconstruct a chilling pattern of extortion, kidnappings, bombings, and assassinations that terrorized Italian communities from the early 1900s through the First World War. Letters marked with daggers and bloody handprints. Demands signed “La Mano Nera.” Victims who paid, victims who vanished, and victims who fought back.We follow real cases that gripped the city: the kidnapping of a Brooklyn child believed hidden in Pittsburgh, assassinations tied to refusal to pay tribute, mining towns paralyzed by fear, and bodies burned or dumped in the hills outside the city. We examine how authorities alternately dismissed, denied, and misunderstood what was happening—even as the violence escalated.Threaded through it all is Salvatore Catanzaro—a man remembered publicly as a successful fruit merchant, civic leader, and pillar of the Italian community, yet whispered about by historians as Pittsburgh's first Mafia boss. We explore his rise from Sicily to America, his near-fatal duel, his quiet accumulation of influence through legitimate business, and the mystery surrounding his true role in the city's early underworld. Was he a padrone who ruled through respect rather than blood? Or a myth retroactively shaped by later generations?By the episode's end, one thing is clear: the Black Hand did not disappear—it evolved. As Prohibition loomed, extortion gave way to bootlegging, and loose networks hardened into organized hierarchies. The foundations of the Pittsburgh Mafia were already in place, built on fear, silence, and survival.This is not a romanticized story. It's a reconstruction—grounded in primary sources—of how organized crime took root in a city better known for steel and smoke than secret societies. And it's the first chapter in a much longer, darker history still to come.

the Pennsylvania Rock Show
Christmas Special with Mick Michaels PARS806

the Pennsylvania Rock Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 58:24


Episode 806 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show celebrates our annual Christmas tradition with an unmistakable guest from the Philadelphia heavy metal scene. We welcome Mick Michaels of Corners of Sanctuary, host of The Cosmic Voice with Chris Natalini & Mick Michaels, and co-author of the landmark historical book When We Rocked: The Story of Philadelphia. This episode blends holiday music, metal history, storytelling, and a deep dive into the culture and creativity shaping both the Western Pennsylvania and Philadelphia rock and metal communities. The post Christmas Special with Mick Michaels PARS806 first appeared on Build the Scene.

Trial by Fire: Untold Stories
Trial By Fire 011: John Curcio

Trial by Fire: Untold Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 135:47


For 30+ years, John Curcio has been a dedicated fireman in Western Pennsylvania. He has spent 15 years as a fire chief and is currently serving at the Valley Inn Fire Department.  John is also a top-performing sales advisor in Western Pennsylvania for Howell Rescue Systems.  This is John's story. _____________________________   This podcast is proudly sponsored by Howell Rescue Systems, Crash Course Village. For more information, please visit them at: www.howellrescue.com and www.CrashCourseVillage.org

STATMedEvacAirPod's podcast
One-on-One After Receiving the PEMF Ronald D. Stewart Excellence Award

STATMedEvacAirPod's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 14:19


Dr. Paul Paris, Medical Director Emeritus, the Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation, has been known to many in Western Pennsylvana in various roles.  An EM physician at UPMC - Presbyterian, an on-line medical director to many of the EMS providers, a mentor to EM residents and researchers and, the hand-picked leader to take over the Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania from it's original creator, Dr. Ron Stewart. Dr. Paris was recently recognized by PEMF as the 2025 Ronald D. Stewart Excellence Award.  We took a few minutes to talk about his career and how he feels about the impact he has had on many EMS careers.

Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio
You Saw a Sasquatch - Bigfoot Eyewitness Episode 516

Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 65:57


Sonya lives in Western Pennsylvania, just outside the town of Johnstown. When Sonya was 12 years old, she went for a walk in the woods, at a place called Buttermilk Falls, with her father and one of her father's friends. What happened to them on that walk frightened her father so much, he never went back into the woods again, after that day. What happened that could frighten an avid hunter, like her father, so badly? We hope you'll tune in and find out.If you've had at least one Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on the show, please go to BigfootEyewitness.com and let me know. I'd love to hear from you.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Bigfoot Eyewitness t-shirt or sweatshirt, please visit the Bigfoot Eyewitness Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comI produce 4 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 4 channels on the Spreaker App...My Bigfoot Sighting https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-bigfoot-sighting Dogman Tales https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134Dogman Encounters https://www.spreaker.com/show/dogman-encounters-radio_2 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks, as always, for listening!

the Pennsylvania Rock Show
Appalachian Honey PARS805

the Pennsylvania Rock Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 60:00


Episode 805 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show highlights one of Western Pennsylvania's most captivating acoustic Americana acts, Appalachian Honey. Based in the rolling hills of Western PA, this acoustic Americana duo blends heartfelt songwriting, traditional roots influences, and powerful musicianship into a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly original. Featuring the warm, charismatic vocals of Krissy Jo and... The post Appalachian Honey PARS805 first appeared on Build the Scene.

Shedding the Corporate Bitch
The Truth About Equity: How to Build Fair and Thriving Teams

Shedding the Corporate Bitch

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 35:40


Do you agree the need for equity in the workplace is more important now than ever?In this game-changing episode, executive coach and equity expert Celeste Warren reveals the truth about workplace equity that's been buried under myths, misinformation, and corporate buzzwords. While companies retreat from DEI commitments, Celeste proves why understanding equity isn't just ethical—it's the smartest business decision you'll make. Discover the powerful "rock and fence" framework that finally makes equity make sense, learn practical acts of equity you can implement tomorrow, and understand why meeting your team members where they are creates thriving organizations. Whether you're in the C-suite or an individual contributor, this conversation will transform how you lead, manage, and show up at work. GUEST INTRODUCTIONCeleste Warren is an executive coach, globally recognized thought leader on diversity and inclusion, and author of the newly released book The Truth About Equity: What It Really Is, What It Isn't, and Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right. Growing up with a front-row seat to her father's experience as the first Black teacher and principal in a Western Pennsylvania steel mill town, Celeste developed a lifelong commitment to dismantling systemic barriers in organizations. She brings decades of expertise helping leaders create truly inclusive environments where every team member can thrive. In this episode, Celeste shares actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing bias, implementing equity in daily management practices, and building cultures where everyone wins. Connect with Celeste at www.crwdiversity.com and grab your copy of her book plus a FREE Audible voucher (limited availability—US & UK only).KEY MOMENTS & TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction: Why the Truth About Equity Matters Now 02:00 - Meet Celeste Warren: From Steel Mill Town to Global Equity Expert 04:00 - The Rock & Fence Framework: Understanding Equity vs. Equality 06:00 - Why Everyone Needs to Get in the Boat and Row Together 08:30 - Practical Acts of Equity Every Manager Can Implement Today 09:00 - Meeting Team Members Where They Are: Real-Life Examples 15:00 - Breaking Down the Myths: What Equity Is NOT 26:00 - Unconscious Bias in Hiring, Promotions & Compensation Decisions 28:00 - The Questions Leaders Must Ask Themselves Before Making People Decisions 29:00 - Introducing "The Truth About Equity" Book & Why Celeste Wrote It 31:00 - SPECIAL OFFER: Free Audible Vouchers for Listeners (Limited Time) 32:00 - Final Takeaway: Start Small, Boil Two or Three People Around You 33:00 - How to Connect with Celeste & Next StepsFREE AUDIBLE VOUCHER (Limited Availability!): Get a FREE copy of The Truth About Equity audiobook - only 25 vouchers available for US listeners and 25 for UK listeners. Visit www.crwdiversity.com and fill out the contact form (takes 2 minutes) to receive your code!Purchase "The Truth About Equity": Available now at www.crwdiversity.com What It Really Is, What It Isn't, and Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right

BIT-BUY-BIT's podcast
A Pioneer Miner Story (II)

BIT-BUY-BIT's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 56:55 Transcription Available


In episode 2 of 2, Jon takes you behind the scenes of a year-long grind to resurrect a coal bed methane site and turn stranded gas into hash. From first setting eyes on a fenced-off relic of Western Pennsylvania's industrial past to firing up the compressor and plumbing an entire valve bank and trunk line, he share the setbacks, small wins, and the sheer stubbornness it took to keep going. You'll meet Mark Lidecker—the 50-year oil and gas veteran whose story and mentorship anchored this project—along with the friends and hard‑charging helpers who kept showing up at 3 a.m., threading pipe, moving 40‑foot towers, and dragging generators down goat tracks in Western PA. Jon and Max talk honest energy, regenerative agriculture dreams, and the raw logistics of building an off‑grid operation: scavenging and reviving generators, managing negative pressure and heat, designing for excess gas, and learning the craft one union and leak at a time. More than a technical tale, it's a lesson in mentorship, faith, family support, and community— the Pleb Miner Mafia, the Meshtadel and countless hands—turning doubt into momentum. HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/THANK YOU LINCOIN AND LōDGain real-time control, lower energy costs, and unlock new revenue with LōD.io, a grid-aware system built for energy-intensive Bitcoin Mining Data Centers.Lincoin Mining offers the best FPPS mining pool out there. If you're looking for consistent payouts, private payouts via Paynym (BIP47), revenue splitting and much more, then go check them out!THANK YOU ALTAIR TECHUse our affiliate link --> https://altairtech.io/aff/35/Use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE at checkoutCheck out the products ----> Bit Chimney, BitAxe, Urlacher, S21

BIT-BUY-BIT's podcast
A Pleb Miner Story (I)

BIT-BUY-BIT's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 74:07 Transcription Available


HELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/In episode one of two special episodes, Max sits down with Jon for a candid, filthy and surprisingly moving tour from “pleb” garage miner to genuine pioneer. They trace his journey from a 2012 PC experiment and S9 heat-capture hacks, through the China exodus era, to building community with Ungovernable Misfits, Pleb Miner Month/Monthly, and the Meshtadel. Along the way Jon and Max revisit the friendships, prayer calls, old-head mentors, and on-the-ground graft that shaped his thinking—plus the hard stats that kill LARP-y mining dreams. We close on the big pivot: site scouting in Western Pennsylvania, dead ends with utilities, natural-gas learning curves, a providential phone call, and the discovery of a coal-bed methane opportunity sitting almost in his backyard—full circle from pleb to pioneer.It's an unfiltered story about doing rather than tweeting: heat capture ingenuity, failed deals, community-led breakthroughs, and the relentless grind behind assembling land, power, and gas to make real-world mining work. If you've ever wondered how pleb-scale curiosity becomes pioneer competence, this is the blueprint—complete with detours, dents, and a few flaming arrows for good measure.VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/THANK YOU LINCOIN AND LōDGain real-time control, lower energy costs, and unlock new revenue with LōD.io, a grid-aware system built for energy-intensive Bitcoin Mining Data Centers.Lincoin Mining offers the best FPPS mining pool out there. If you're looking for consistent payouts, private payouts via Paynym (BIP47), revenue splitting and much more, then go check them out!THANK YOU ALTAIR TECHUse our affiliate link --> https://altairtech.io/aff/35/Use promo code: UNGOVERNABLE at checkoutCheck out the products ----> Bit Chimney, BitAxe, Urlacher, S21 LAKE SATOSHILake Satoshi is a private lake located on 130 acres of land in Mid-Michigan. Originally a gravel pit, Lake Satoshi has since evolved into a tranquil oasis for those who love the great outdoors and Bitcoin culture.With the growing popularity of Bitcoin, Lake Satoshi has become a hub for like-minded individuals to network, camp, collaborate, and enjoy all that the property has to offer.The Annual Lake Satoshi Retreat is a unique weekend-long event in August (8/02). Friday you can freelance and enjoy dinner on us! Saturday is the main event, packed full of BBQ and opportunities to learn about Bitcoin.

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership
345: The Trust Factor: How to Strengthen Your Strategic Leadership

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 47:35


345: The Trust Factor: How to Strengthen Your Strategic LeadershipSUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by TowneBank, whose ongoing support helps bring meaningful leadership conversations to nonprofit professionals across the sector. Learn more at townebank.com/nonprofitbanking. Nonprofit leaders often feel pulled in a dozen directions - responding to urgent needs, carrying the emotional weight of their missions, and struggling to find time for strategic thinking. In Episode #345 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Christy Pietryga, CEO at HEARTH in Pittsburgh, PA, shares how she has intentionally built a team culture grounded in trust, humility, and shared accountability. Christy talks openly about her journey from frontline work with veterans and families experiencing homelessness into executive leadership at a young age. She explains how listening first shaped her early success, how she empowers team members to operate as strategic contributors, and how leaders can balance compassion with clear expectations. Christy also offers thoughtful insight into fundraising as an introvert, supporting staff who face trauma in their daily work, and modeling healthy self-care for the whole organization. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned CEO, Christy's practical approach offers a roadmap for leading with clarity, empathy, and confidence.ABOUT CHRISTYChristy Pietryga is the CEO at HEARTH in Pittsburgh, PA, and brings a deep background in supportive services and housing for homeless families and veterans. Before joining HEARTH, she spent a decade with the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, where she managed housing programs, provided direct case management, and advanced into key leadership roles during a period of significant organizational growth. In addition to her program and operations expertise, Christy has experience in communications and design, having created workbooks and materials for conferences and workshops. She holds a degree in Sociology with concentrations in Human Services and Nonprofits from Bucknell University. Today, she leads HEARTH with a blend of operational strength, empathy, and a strong commitment to cultivating a trusting, high-performing team culture.RESOURCESFalling Free by Shannon Martin (Christy's book recommendation)Ready for your next leadership role? Check out Armstrong McGuireReady for a Mastermind?  Learn more herePatton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Fringe Radio Network
Fringe Flashback! Turkey Hunter Runs into the Hairy Man in Western Pennsylvania - Bigfoot Terror In The Woods

Fringe Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 49:38 Transcription Available


ORIGINAL AIR DATE: SEP 27, 2022In today's episode WJ and KJ deliver another A1-Certified Podcast. KJ describes and discusses the infamous Sierra Sound recordings of Bigfoot from back in 1971. Bill covers an amazing account from a pair of turkey hunters in Western Pennsylvania that run into Bigfoot. And some great listener mail. Please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

The Morning Agenda
The river edition: News from the Susquehanna and Monongahela Rivers. And the seniors who tackle microplastics in Philly creeks.

The Morning Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 13:06


Hanover Foods has agreed to pay $1.1 million in fines - and improve its wastewater treatment - to resolve a federal lawsuit filed by the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island. And today we have two deep dives into Pennsylvania’s water quality: Turning to Western Pennsylvania - while air pollution in the Mon Valley has been the focus of environmental concerns and lawsuits for many years, some groups are also looking at water quality. Microplastics have been found in humans’ bodies, at the bottom of the ocean and in the Arctic. They’re an emerging concern for scientists — and for a group of active seniors working to safeguard Philadelphia’s environment.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Allegheny Front
Episode for November 14, 2025: Expanding coal mining in Pa.

The Allegheny Front

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 29:59


It's our end-of-year membership drive! Become a member today. Our nonprofit newsroom is powered by our members. Now through December 31st, every donation up to $1,000 will be matched. One-time donations will be doubled and monthly donations matched 12 times. Another $1,000 will be unlocked if we gain 50 new members at any amount. Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks!  On this week's show: The Trump administration is looking to boost coal production, and one company is planning to expand its coal mine in Western Pennsylvania. But some neighbors aren't on board. Energy efficiency tax credits that help the climate and people's budgets are expiring. But there's still a little time for consumers to act. The Pennsylvania budget deal meant getting rid of a major climate initiative. Environmentalists have filed a lawsuit to stop the expansion of a major natural gas pipeline system in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Fifty years ago, the pride of the Great Lakes, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, sank with its crew. Sign up for our newsletter! Get our newsletter every Tuesday morning so you'll never miss an environmental story. 

The Whiskey Chasers
An Interview with Wigle Whiskey!

The Whiskey Chasers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 44:16


Send us a textWe had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Trask, the Production manager and head blender of Wigle Whiskey. We had an amazing time interviewing Alex and hearing about his process and the state of craft whiskey in Pittsburgh.  We discussed Monongahela Rye, American Single Malt, and the process of Finishing and how that imparts flavor.  Alex is a real leader in the finishing world and is looking to triple or quadruple finish in the future, and really enjoys playing with those flavors!  Listen in to hear our full interview, and please show some love to Wigle by following them on social media. Be sure to keep an eye out for their bottles.  https://www.facebook.com/wiglewhiskey https://www.instagram.com/wiglewhiskey/ https://wiglewhiskey.com/ Wigle whiskeyWigle Whiskey is an award-winning spirits company producing small-batch, craft whiskey with unique and distinctive flavor profiles. As a true grain-to-glass producer, Wigle cherishes the art of craft distilling, sourcing grains from local farmers and crafting each bottle by hand with an expert distilling team. This commitment to quality and tradition, rooted in the rich history of whiskey production in Western Pennsylvania, has earned Wigle national recognition, including being named the Most Awarded Craft Distillery by the American Craft Spirits Association and ranking among the top 10 best craft distilleries in America by USA Today.Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

Coaching Call
From Sheep Farm to Success: The Freedom to Create Your Own Path with Liz Wolfe

Coaching Call

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 64:46


On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Liz, a dynamic business coach whose journey from a sheep farm in Western Pennsylvania to the bustling streets of New York City embodies the spirit of transformation. After leaving behind her rural roots to chase new horizons, Liz built a thriving business with her husband over 25 years ago. Today, she helps individuals get unstuck, reclaim their confidence, and build abundant businesses rooted in clarity and purpose.Liz's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the courage to embrace change. Beyond coaching, she brings joy and creativity into her life through music as one half of the singing ukulele duo, Ukulicious—proving that success can be both strategic and soulful.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor and the founder of Speaking Prowess, where he combines expertise in communication and leadership to help individuals unlock their full potential. As a professional speaker, solutions expert, and executive coach, Sifu Rafael leverages years of experience to guide clients toward their goals with clarity, purpose, and strategic insight. His mission is to make the art of effective communication accessible to all, empowering personal and professional growth. Sifu Rafael's unwavering dedication to improving communication skills has earned him a reputation as a trusted mentor and coach. His vision is clear: to enhance communication worldwide, one individual at a time.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a 90-day lifestyle transformation that blends movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at www.sifurafael.com/smbmWatch this and all episodes on YouTube and subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1

The Whiskey Chasers
A Overholt Monogahela Rye and Cornell and Diehl riverboat gambler!

The Whiskey Chasers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 57:49


Send us a textInteresting things about the distillery:Said to be America's oldest continually maintained brand of whiskey, it was founded in West Overton, Pennsylvania, in 1810.Old Overholt is a rye whiskey distilled by A. Overholt & Co., currently a subsidiary of Beam Suntory, which is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan. It is currently distilled at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, KYHenry Oberholzer (Anglicized to “Overholt”), a German Mennonite farmer, moved to West Overton, Pennsylvania, on the banks of Jacobs Creek in Western Pennsylvania in 1800.  His family came from the area of Germany which specialized in distilling “korn”, or rye whiskey, and Henry took up the tradition.In 1810, Henry's son took over the management of the distillery and made it into a business. By the 1820s, the distillery was putting out 12 to 15 gallons of rye whiskey per day. By 1859, Overholt incorporated his business as “A. Overholt & Co.” He operated out of a new distillery building that was six stories high, 100 feet long, and which could produce 860 gallons per day.Old Overholt was one of six distilleries allowed to continue issuing bottled-in-bond, government stamped, pints with a dosage cup atop the cap and doctor's prescription attached to the back.Maybe because Andrew Mellon was a partner in the business and he was the secretary of the treasury under HardingMellon Sold his shares in 1925 due to concerns from prohabisionists Beam bought out the old overholt in 1986, when they made the purchase of Dekuyper Peachtree Schnapps. This was during a time when brown liquor was frowned upon and clear liquors were in. Our Bottle:Pipe Pairings: 80 proof- Cornell and Diehl gentleman caller. BIB- eight state burley Cornell and Diel 114 - peterson Hyde Park10 year- Irish Flake by petersonMonogahela Rye- Cornell and Diehl riverboat gamblerCocktails:Research Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Overholt https://whiskyadvocate.com/old-monongahela-rye Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

True Crime Historian
The Blonde Who Pulled The Trigger

True Crime Historian

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 50:09 Transcription Available


The True Crime of Irene Schroeder Jump To AD-FREE Safe House EditionEpisode 32 takes place during the early days of the Great Depression, when one patrolman is killed and another seriously wounded while trying to prevent a trio of bandits who had robbed a department store in Western Pennsylvania from making a getaway. The surviving officer said it was not one of the two men who killed his partner, but the woman of the group, a young blonde, who was using her four-year-old son as a shield in the getaway. The child, recovered a few days later at his grandfather's house, confirmed the story, and a nationwide manhunt ends in the desert mountains near Phoenix, Arizona, where the blond and her companions shoot it out with police for six hours, until they run out of ammunition.Hear more episodes about FEMMES FATALEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.CLICK HERE to reserve your bunk at The Safe House, where the past is present and the rent is just a buck a week but gives you access to ad-free editions of over 400 episodes in the dusty vault, early access to all new episodes, exclusive content, access to the big boss, and whatever personal services you require.

The Substance
188: Substantive Cinema | The Amusement Park feat. Dale_A

The Substance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 81:23


We are back! Had big plans for Spooky Season this year but health, vehicle nonsense, family, and general exhaustion at the state of things in the US had other plans. It was an absolute pleasure talking with Clark Collis about his new book Screaming and Conjuring on the last episode and to follow it up we've brought back an incredible guest and we're diving back into the work of one of the undisputed Masters of Horror™. A few years ago we covered Romero's debut film and foundational masterpiece The Night of the Living Dead with Filmspotting's Josh Larsen. Romero's Dead movies are something we'd like to revisit sometime here at The Substance but today we're looking at a long hidden gem from early in his career that only recently became widely available, The Amusement Park.Commissioned by The Lutheran Society of Western Pennsylvania as a PSA on the perils of aging in America (especially as a non wealthy White), Romero decided to boldly make the project his own and instead of an after school special with talking heads discussing the difficulties that our senior neighbors face, he turned in something surreal and terrifying. With minimal dialogue the film conjures up the horrors of aging in an individualistic capitalist society: steep economic cost, difficulties with transportation, not being taken seriously by the general public, red tape accessing medical care, predatory assisted living facilities, and more. It's not a fun time but it's a visceral experience and one that stirs up questions worth asking related to what we owe to our more elderly neighbors. And we are delighted to be joined by Dale_A from the Bat & Spider podcast. Next time we have him back for something more uplifting!Substantive Cinema ListShoutouts:John Carpenter soundtracksTrue Indie by Don CoscarelliBat & Spider Episode #250 Phantasm ExtravaganzaOne Cut of the DeadFollow Dale:InstagramBat and Spider PodcastFollow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philip's Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us:Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.comDM on InstagramSupport Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly Patreon supporter at patreon.com/TheSubstancePod

I'll Call You Right Back
#312 - Spooky Stories with Author & Historian Thomas White

I'll Call You Right Back

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 139:19


This week, we're back with more spooky stories from local author and historian Thomas White! Tom stops by the studio for a 2 hour episode packed with his favorite haunted tales surrounding Pittsburgh! We're talking Joe Magarac, missing planes, haunted roads, ghosts, witches, werewolves, and more!

City Cast Pittsburgh
The Eerie Tale of Pittsburgh's Glowing Green Man

City Cast Pittsburgh

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 18:13


Halloween's a time for spooky stories and urban legends. Here in Western Pennsylvania, there's a story about a man — a spectre with a glowing green face — who you might see roaming around the side of the road late at night. He may have been burned by acid or fire, or  maybe got struck by lightning. While those details are squishy, the real story behind "The Monster of Beaver County" is a tragic one. City Cast's Wil Fulton is here to explain how Charlie No-Face left an eerie mark on him as a kid, plus how the Green Man's story has been told and misunderstood by generations of Pittsburghers.  Special thanks to City Cast's roving producer Elizabeth Kauma for her work on this one. Music and some sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sound. **This episode originally published October 18, 2023. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 30th episode: Heinz History Center Quantum Theatre Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

the Pennsylvania Rock Show
The Rat Bastard PARS798

the Pennsylvania Rock Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 60:01


Episode 798 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show dives deep into the world of hard rock and heavy riffs with Vandergrift, Pennsylvania's very own Rat Bastard. Known for his raw energy, driving guitar work, and no-holds-barred attitude, Rat Bastard stands as one of Western Pennsylvania's most authentic and hard-hitting original rock acts. From the heart of the 724, Rat Bastard... The post The Rat Bastard PARS798 first appeared on Build the Scene.

The Whiskey Chasers
Old Overholt 10 year and Peterson's Irish Flake!

The Whiskey Chasers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 57:00


Send us a textInteresting things about the distillery:Said to be America's oldest continually maintained brand of whiskey, it was founded in West Overton, Pennsylvania, in 1810.Old Overholt is a rye whiskey distilled by A. Overholt & Co., currently a subsidiary of Beam Suntory, which is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan. It is currently distilled at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, KYHenry Oberholzer (Anglicized to “Overholt”), a German Mennonite farmer, moved to West Overton, Pennsylvania, on the banks of Jacobs Creek in Western Pennsylvania in 1800.  His family came from the area of Germany which specialized in distilling “korn”, or rye whiskey, and Henry took up the tradition.In 1810, Henry's son took over the management of the distillery and made it into a business. By the 1820s, the distillery was putting out 12 to 15 gallons of rye whiskey per day. By 1859, Overholt incorporated his business as “A. Overholt & Co.” He operated out of a new distillery building that was six stories high, 100 feet long, and which could produce 860 gallons per day.Old Overholt was one of six distilleries allowed to continue issuing bottled-in-bond, government stamped, pints with a dosage cup atop the cap and doctor's prescription attached to the back.Maybe because Andrew Mellon was a partner in the business and he was the secretary of the treasury under HardingMellon Sold his shares in 1925 due to concerns from prohabisionists Beam bought out the old overholt in 1986, when they made the purchase of Dekuyper Peachtree Schnapps. This was during a time when brown liquor was frowned upon and clear liquors were in. Our Bottle:Pipe Pairings: 80 proof- Cornell and Diehl gentleman caller. BIB- eight state burley Cornell and Diel 114 - peterson Hyde Park10 year- Irish Flake by petersonMonogahala rye- Cornell and Diehl riverboat gamblerCocktails:Research Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Overholt https://whiskyadvocate.com/old-monongahela-rye Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

Financially Independent Teachers
EP 238-HS Custodian Married to School Counselor NW of 2 Million (NC)

Financially Independent Teachers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 49:46


Send us a textScott is a NC custodian, married to a 30+ veteran NC educator...together, they have a NW of around 2 million! Scott's wife retired with 30+ years of NC service and is back in the school system while collecting her pension. Scott is also retired, he became a custodian to give back to his community and be on the same schedule as his wife. Growing up in Western PA, Scott remembers what it was like to be a student who received free and reduced lunch. Now, he gets the chance to inspire students at Jacksonville High School and make a difference every day! 

The Whiskey Chasers
Old Overholt 114 proof and Peterson's Hyde Park!

The Whiskey Chasers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 64:16


Send us a textInteresting things about the distillery:Said to be America's oldest continually maintained brand of whiskey, it was founded in West Overton, Pennsylvania, in 1810.Old Overholt is a rye whiskey distilled by A. Overholt & Co., currently a subsidiary of Beam Suntory, which is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan. It is currently distilled at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, KYHenry Oberholzer (Anglicized to “Overholt”), a German Mennonite farmer, moved to West Overton, Pennsylvania, on the banks of Jacobs Creek in Western Pennsylvania in 1800.  His family came from the area of Germany which specialized in distilling “korn”, or rye whiskey, and Henry took up the tradition.In 1810, Henry's son took over the management of the distillery and made it into a business. By the 1820s, the distillery was putting out 12 to 15 gallons of rye whiskey per day. By 1859, Overholt incorporated his business as “A. Overholt & Co.” He operated out of a new distillery building that was six stories high, 100 feet long, and which could produce 860 gallons per day.Old Overholt was one of six distilleries allowed to continue issuing bottled-in-bond, government stamped, pints with a dosage cup atop the cap and doctor's prescription attached to the back.Maybe because Andrew Mellon was a partner in the business and he was the secretary of the treasury under HardingMellon Sold his shares in 1925 due to concerns from prohabisionists Beam bought out the old overholt in 1986, when they made the purchase of Dekuyper Peachtree Schnapps. This was during a time when brown liquor was frowned upon and clear liquors were in. Our Bottle:Pipe Pairings: 80 proof- Cornell and Diehl gentleman caller. BIB- eight state burley Cornell and Diel 114 - peterson Hyde Park10 year- Irish Flake by petersonMonogahala rye- Cornell and Diehl riverboat gamblerCocktails:Research Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Overholt https://whiskyadvocate.com/old-monongahela-rye Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

The Whiskey Chasers
Old Overholt Bonded and Cornell and Diel Eight State Burley!

The Whiskey Chasers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 39:12


Send us a textInteresting things about the distillery:Said to be America's oldest continually maintained brand of whiskey, it was founded in West Overton, Pennsylvania, in 1810.Old Overholt is a rye whiskey distilled by A. Overholt & Co., currently a subsidiary of Beam Suntory, which is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan. It is currently distilled at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, KYHenry Oberholzer (Anglicized to “Overholt”), a German Mennonite farmer, moved to West Overton, Pennsylvania, on the banks of Jacobs Creek in Western Pennsylvania in 1800.  His family came from the area of Germany which specialized in distilling “korn”, or rye whiskey, and Henry took up the tradition.In 1810, Henry's son took over the management of the distillery and made it into a business. By the 1820s, the distillery was putting out 12 to 15 gallons of rye whiskey per day. By 1859, Overholt incorporated his business as “A. Overholt & Co.” He operated out of a new distillery building that was six stories high, 100 feet long, and which could produce 860 gallons per day.Old Overholt was one of six distilleries allowed to continue issuing bottled-in-bond, government stamped, pints with a dosage cup atop the cap and doctor's prescription attached to the back.Maybe because Andrew Mellon was a partner in the business and he was the secretary of the treasury under HardingMellon Sold his shares in 1925 due to concerns from prohabisionists Beam bought out the old overholt in 1986, when they made the purchase of Dekuyper Peachtree Schnapps. This was during a time when brown liquor was frowned upon and clear liquors were in. Our Bottle:Pipe Pairings: 80 proof- Cornell and Diehl gentleman caller. BIB- eight state burley Cornell and Diel 10 year- Irish Flake by petersonMonogahala rye- Cornell and Diehl riverboat gamblerCocktails:Research Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Overholt https://whiskyadvocate.com/old-monongahela-rye Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

The North Shore Drive
WPIAL football Week 7: Bentworth's Ben Hays the top runner in Western Pa.?

The North Shore Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 34:23


As the WPIAL regular season has only three weeks remaining, will Ben Hays, running back from small Bentworth High, win the WPIAL rushing title? Our high school insiders Keith Barnes and Mike White play the "yay" or "nay" game on will anyone score on Clairton again this regular season? Will New Castle freshman phenom Marino take a spot among the elite freshmen in WPIAL history. Fox Chapel kicker Harran Zureikat set a WPIAL record last with a field goal and is one shining star, along with Mars' Ayden Yocum. We have predictions for the big games of Mars vs. McKeesport, Chartiers Valley at Trinity, Bishop Canevin vs. Fort Cherry, Leechburg vs. Clairton, South Side vs. Neshannock and Westinghouse vs. University Prep. Plus, we take a look back at former New Castle star Bruce Clark, one of the WPIAL's all-time greats who last week was inducted into the first New Castle Hall of Fame class. For more sports, visit Post-Gazette.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

the Pennsylvania Rock Show
The Rumble PARS795

the Pennsylvania Rock Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 66:57


Episode 795 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show features The Rumble, an electrifying rock band hailing from Western Pennsylvania and winners of the coveted Grassy Award from 97.7 The Rock Station (WLER). Known for their dynamic performances and genre-bending sound, The Rumble continues to build momentum on the regional rock circuit. In this episode, we spotlight two of their standout tracks — the award-winning “King of Everything” and the powerful “Ghost In The Room.” The post The Rumble PARS795 first appeared on Build the Scene.

The Morning Agenda
Plans for a Western Pa. data center, on hold. And a Gettysburg nonprofit plans a Black History museum.

The Morning Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 11:11


Plans for a new data center in Springdale in Allegheny County have been put on hold by the borough planning commission. And a deeper dive into the planning of a new museum focused on Black history in Gettysburg. Meet Andrew Dalton, President and CEO of the nonprofit Gettysburg History, which also operates the Adams County Historical Society and Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum. Did you know that if every one of WITF’s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Agenda
Philly tracks the impact of immigrants. And a deep dive into a revitalized Pa. stream, once polluted.

The Morning Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 9:43


What impacts are immigrants having on the Greater Philadelphia region? The latest on a new report from a Philadelphia nonprofit. Back in September of 2009, pollution killed off the fish, mussels, and other aquatic species in Dunkard Creek, a tributary of the Monongahela River in Western Pa. Now, sixteen years later, biologists are still working to bring life back to the stream. Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. Your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Agenda
Gov. Shapiro pushes for grid reform, lower electric costs - and gets blasted by Garrity.

The Morning Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 6:46


Governor Josh Shapiro is pushing to reform how the regional electrical grid is managed so costs for consumers will go down. The state Treasurer’s office of Stacy Garrity is launching a $500 million loan plan for counties and pre-K programs impacted by the months-late state budget. And as the Republican gubernatorial candidate, Stacy Garrity blasted Governor Josh Shapiro in a campaign stop in Western PA earlier this week. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate held steady in August. The state's unemployment rate remained at 4% in August, marking the 28th straight month at or below the national average for unemployment. Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. Your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Workers, Rise!
Why Is Compassion Fatigue Called the ‘Common Cold' of Helping Professionals?

Social Workers, Rise!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 35:18


Compassion fatigue — it's called the “common cold” of helping professionals for a reason. In this episode, we dive into the signs and symptoms every social worker should recognize, from emotional exhaustion to the subtle ways it sneaks into daily life. You'll hear real stories, strategies for breaking generational patterns of overgiving, and why self-awareness is essential for long-term sustainability in this field. Plus, we celebrate the incredible work of social workers through the SWAG Awards, highlighting those who go above and beyond. Whether you're new or seasoned, this episode offers both validation and practical tools to thrive.Sharise Nance is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Trauma Specialist, Award-Winning author, Global Speaker, and Entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. She co-founded HandinHand Counseling Services to address mental health disparities in Black communities and systemic pay gaps in the field. Known as the “Compassion Fatigue Lady,” Sharise is a pioneer in combating Compassion Fatigue and Leadership Burnout in Western PA.Join the ⁠Social Worker's Rise! Email List ⁠for more resources, courses, updates, and discounts.

Cleared Hot
Episode 392 - Nick Bare - Army, Fitness, Nutrition, Entrepreneur

Cleared Hot

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 156:09


Nick Bare founded Bare Performance Nutrition in 2012 out of his small college apartment in Western Pennsylvania at the Indiana University of PA. During this time, Nick was studying nutrition and on the path to joining the military upon graduation. The company was built upon the values of transparency and service from its early stages of launch, and today remain instilled in the brand's primary mission. After graduating from college, Nick commissioned into the US Army as an Infantry Officer, where he spent the next four years completing various military training schools, such as Ranger School and Airborne School, before taking his position as an Infantry Platoon Leader stationed out of Texas. During his time in the military, Nick learned the values of leadership, integrity, and team building, which have been directly applied to Bare Performance Nutrition. Go One More: https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210 Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/ Today's Sponsors: Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com Brunt Workwear: For a limited time, listeners get $10 off at BRUNT when you use code "clearedhot" at checkout. Just head to https://bruntworkwear.com/clearedhot and use the code, and you're good to go. And after you order, they'll ask where you heard about BRUNT—do me a favor and tell them it was from this show.

The Glenn Beck Program
Best of the Program | Guests: Rep. James Comer & Salena Zito | 5/28/25

The Glenn Beck Program

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 50:00


The warning signs of a crashing economy continue to get worse, so Glenn goes through how governments can fix a struggling economy. Glenn explains that passing the Reins Act is the only way to survive this economic uncertainty. Liberty Sentinal Media CEO Alex Newman joins to discuss the persecution of white farmers happening in South Africa. Washington Examiner national political reporter Salena Zito joins to discuss the future of AI and what she's seen in Western Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Glenn Beck Program
The Deep State Connection to South African Genocide | Guests: Rep. James Comer & Salena Zito | 5/28/25

The Glenn Beck Program

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 133:11


The warning signs of a crashing economy continue to get worse, so Glenn goes through how governments can fix a struggling economy. If we cut taxes but don't cut spending, all that does is make our debt worse. Glenn explains how President Trump's actions, while important, aren't the ultimate fix our economy needs. Glenn explains that passing the Reins Act is the only way to survive this economic uncertainty. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) joins to discuss the potential illegal use of Biden's autopen and who may have been behind some of the more controversial decisions. Liberty Sentinal Media CEO Alex Newman joins to discuss the persecution of white farmers happening in South Africa. Glenn and Alex further discuss the downfall of civilization in South Africa as its government has lost control. Washington Examiner national political reporter Salena Zito joins to discuss the future of AI and what she's seen in Western Pennsylvania. Glenn and Stu discuss a recent NY Times article regarding Trump's questioning of the location of our country's gold supply.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices