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Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. I am your host, Brian Sikes Howe, and today, my friend Clara Kent will be joining me on the show. Clara Kent is an Afro-Indigenous multidisciplinary artist, a community liaison from Homewood, PA, and the host of More Bounce on WYEP. In 2022, she launched her production company, Bounce House Studios & Productions LLC, a Black women-led organization whose purpose is to elevate the underground in Pittsburgh and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/iamclarakent/ https://www.facebook.com/iamclarakent https://twitter.com/IamClaraKent This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat.

On this episode, my guest is Clara Kent, the self-described “Multidimensional Artistic Individual” from Pittsburgh. We discuss her career, including her experience with @WYEP and her show, More Bounce. We also delve into her latest venture, Bounce House Studios & Productions LLC, and explore her new EP, "The Four Winds: The East." This EP is the first part of a four-part series inspired by the Medicine Wheel and the seasons of life. Clara's EP is a personal collection of works that reflects her journey of self-love and inner reflection. for ALL THINGS Clara Kent: https://linktr.ee/iamclarakent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rianoutloud/message

Discovering Saint Anthony: If You Ask For Miracles: Prayers of a Catholic Community in Pittsburgh by Doretta Lonnett Whalen, PhDThrough a spiritual awakening initiated by the death of a loved one–and of all things, a missing earring–the author, despite feeling unworthy, reveals surprising experiences which led her to Saint Anthony of Padua. One of the world's most beloved religious figures, St. Anthony made his mark as a popular preacher in the early thirteenth century. Regardless of creed, people invoke him on a range of issues, but especially Catholics do, who cultivate the belief that saints can intercede on our behalf. Dr. Whalen focuses on the saint's powerful connection as a "finder" in presenting dozens of engaging stories—heartbreaking to hilarious—she collected as part of an oral history project conducted in her Catholic parish just before the COVID pandemic. The result is an inspirational, entertaining book that fosters faith and hope in these uncertain timesDoretta Whalen is a retired adjunct professor: at University of Pittsburgh, teaching Jazz Voice and inheriting the popular History of Jazz, named Editor's Pick Best Class by The Pitt News in 2013; at Penn State Greater Allegheny founding PSGA (Penn State Greater A Cappella) Melody Lions. As host of American Public Radio show on WYEP 91.3 FM Pittsburgh,“Cruise Control for a Sunday,” she interviewed guests and created “Classic Jazz Revue” voice-over episodes. Her dissertation on jazz vocalist Billie Holiday suggests that exposure to chant helped shape her singing style. Doretta serves the church as cantor and volunteer. She teaches voice in her home studio. Her pastimes include texting with her grandchildren, swimming, tap dancing, flower and herb gardening, and learning Spanish on Duolingo.dorettawhalen@gmail.com  https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Saint-Anthony-Community-Pittsburgh/dp/1631294458http://www.mainspringbooks.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41323msb.mp3   

11-18-22 Edition of The Friday Night Groove on 88.3 WXOU FM, Auburn Hills, MI. In this episode we feature an interview and guest mix with Kerem Gokmen, DJ & host of Dubmission on 91.3 WYEP.   Interview Music: Rick Wade - Late Right [Shall Not Fade] Nicola Conte & Gianluca Petrella - Nigeria (Tall Black Guy Boogie Love Remix Instrumental Version) [Schema Records] Rebecca Vasmant & Nikki Foster & Harry Weir - Procrastination (Justice remix instrumental) [Tru Thoughts] Charles Stepney -  Imagination [International Anthem] Thomas Cox - AFTERIMAGE Byron The Aquarius - Love [Heist Recordings]   Kerem Gokmen Guest Mix: Marina Trench - Ose featuring Hugo LX (Sweet State) Orlando Voorn - The Soul Messenger (Fluid Funk) Adrien Calvet - Riesling featuring Coupe Melba (Pantai People) Dam Swindle - The Wrap Around (DJ Bone's Doc Ciroc Remix) (Heist) Massiande - Dancing Is Life featuring Diamondancer (Freerange) Mark E - Swimming Through a Diamond (Delusions of Grandeur) Jon Dixon - Feel Your Touch featuring L'Renee (4evr 4wrd) Theo Parrish - Cleo's Theme (Sound Signature)   For more on the guest visit: https://wyep.org/host/kerem-gokmen/   For more on the program visit: www.fridaynightgroove.com  

Date: November 6, 2022 Meditate on God's Word The Point: Saturating our minds with Scripture keeps us focused on the things of God. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. Pittsburgh radio station WYEP (91.3 FM) recently polled its listeners, asking them their all-time favorite song. For the WYEP listeners, […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Build Your Life on God's Word – Session 4 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Welcome to a preview of BACKSTAGE: special bonus content for Basic Folk. You can gain access by contributing at http://basicfolk.com/Donate.This month we're celebrating our 150th episode with an in-depth interview with Aoife O'Donovan on Basic Folk! Recently, I've been spinning her records non-stop, especially her new album Age of Apathy: which is out now! It's a great album, so go buy it and listen. I'm excited for you to hear our conversation on Basic Folk, which will be released this Thursday Jan 27, 2022.Aoife's an old friend from the Boston days and we've known each other for a long time, which makes her appearance on our 150th episode SO SPECIAL! To get ready, please join us Backstage and revisit an interview I did with Aoife O'Donovan in 2014 along with some personal reflection on what a lunatic year 2014 was for me.Check out the entire interview, plus pictures of my insane 2014 at http://basicfolk.com/backstage. Gain access to exclusive special bonus content at http://basicfolk.com/DonateThanks to WYEP for the use of the Aoife interview and to Ian Fox for producing this preview of Backstage.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Yep! I used to be a DJ on WYEP, and I used to do a Christmas Eve show every year. This year I get to recreate that for you but you have to lsten on Spotify, Here's the link. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xKCPogRp1CA46XddBAItV --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-lesondak/message

Help produce Basic Folk by contributing at basicfolk.com/donateIt's hard to put into words why I love MC Taylor so much, but I know when it started. His band, Durham's Hiss Golden Messenger, stopped by to play live at WYEP in Jan of 2017. They were the first band I interviewed after Tr*mp was inaugurated. Like a lot of people (and like the white liberal woman that I am), the state of things had shocked me awake. I decided to use my platform differently and this was the first interview where I attempted that and Mike picked up what I was laying down. I got him to talk candidly about Trump, he declared his band was against Trump and stood with marginalized people, but still invited anyone who supported Trump to his show. After that interview I felt some pressure and anxiety inside of me release and then I never forgot his grace and bravery. This guy is so full of wisdom and we get to experience that through his music and his person. I'm so thrilled to talk to him about his music and latest album Quietly Blowing It. Although he's also just released a Hiss Golden Messenger holiday album, O Come All Ye Faithful, and a companion holiday release from his new project, Revelators which he refers to as “spiritual jazz and dub-influenced.” The guy is prolific.Mike was always playing music, thanks to his music loving parents. His dad played guitar; outside of his school teaching career he would play occasional gigs around their home in Orange County, California. He spent some time in San Francisco in a hardcore punk and alt country band. He became burnt out on playing music and headed East to The University of North Carolina to study folklore. He decided to start writing and recording some music under the name Hiss Golden Messenger (an homage to his complicated feelings about religion and love the the lo-fi). He's since released a dozen or so albums and EPs under that name with a rotating cast of players backing him up. In our conversation we cover topics including uncertainty, boundaries and the state of music journalism. He also told me what the C stands for in MC Taylor. He said no one ever asks that and no one knows, so I'll just keep that one to myself. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

From the newsroom to the boardroom, Lisa Ann has used her keen analytical skills to share technology stories with the world for over a decade. She is Founder and CEO of the award-winning Technica Communications, Founder and Chairwoman of the non-profit Women In Cleantech & Sustainability, an international speaker and moderator and documentary filmmaker. She was named a PR Executive of the Year by the American Business Awards (2020), Female Entrepreneur of the Year for Advertising and Marketing by the Women in Business and the Professions World Awards (2020), and a Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal (2017). Before founding Technica Communications, Lisa Ann was a Senior Account Executive and managed new business operations for the San Francisco PR firm Antenna Group. She got her start as a broadcast journalist covering environmental science in 2001. She was awarded the Best Environmental Journalism award by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2005. Her work has been broadcast on National Public Radio, PBS Television, WPXI-NBC, American Public Media, The Environment Report, Great Lakes Radio Consortium, Free Speech TV, WYEP 91.3FM-Pittsburgh, WRCT 88.3FM-Pittsburgh, and WCPN/WVIZ PBS ideastream in Cleveland. https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Sims and Josh return for the fourth episode of My Life as a Celebrity Look-a-like and things are about to get good. Michael Roach and Dylan Stern return to discuss the aftermath of their short film Destroying Jonah Hill. The four are later joined by the host of Morning Mix on 91.3 WYEP, Joey Spehar, who details becoming aware of the east coast premiere of their short, only it’s not the version the guys made. ~~ Hosts: Steven Sims & Josh Larkin Guest: Michael Roach & Dylan Stern Original Music by Dylan Stern Produced by Drew Agan, Josh Larkin, & Steven Sims © 2021 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/celeblookalikepod/support

MSYH.FM Presents is our showcase of DJs, selectors and producers we feel are highlight worthy. This month we present Pittsburgh's very own, Selecta. This set was recorded LIVE at twitch.tv/MakeSureYouHaveFun for The Sunday Stream. ---------- A pioneer of the Pittsburgh DJ and Hip-Hop scene since the late 1980s, James Scoglietti, better known simply as Selecta (the DJ moniker is superfluous as Selecta is Jamaican patois for “DJ”) started his DJ career in 1988 at the ripe age of 15 as a frequent guest on the University of Pittsburgh’s WPTS radio station. He then parlayed his radio experience into residencies at several of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated venues over the years to follow. In 1998, he was named “Best Hip-Hop Radio Personality” by In-Pittsburgh News Weekly, and the following year he opened Pittsburgh’s first solely Hip-Hop based retail music outlet, 720 Records. 720 would go on to morph into a coffee shop, retail outlet and performance space, before shuttering in 2015. Selecta has supported many international touring artists such as De La Soul, Pharcyde, The Roots, Rakim, KRS-One, Moonchild, Zo, The Midnight Hour, The Foreign Exchange and countless other luminaries. He currently hosts a weekly funk & soul-based radio program (Grand Groove Radio) on Pittsburgh’s NPR-affiliate, WYEP, every Friday from 6pm-8pm (EST). ---------- Follow Selecta (@ selecta720) ◊ https://instagram.com/selecta720 ◊ https://twitch.tv/selecta720 ◊ https://twitter.com/selecta720 ◊ https://mixcloud.com/selecta720 ---------- Follow MSYH.FM » https://MSYH.FM » https://twitter.com/MSYHdotFM » https://instagram.com/MSYHdotFM » https://facebook.com/MSYHdotFM » https://mixcloud.com/MSYHdotFM ---------- Follow Make Sure You Have Fun™ ∞ https://MakeSureYouHaveFun.com ∞ https://twitter.com/MakeSureYouHave ∞ https://instagram.com/MakeSureYouHaveFun ∞ https://facebook.com/MakeSureYouHaveFun

The sonic territory covered in the latest RFUS is pretty remarkable, as we could only do with Melanie Shrawder who worked for the Songlines radio promo company for 14 years & prior to that KUT in Austin, TX and WYEP in her native Pittsburgh.  We started out talking Pirates & Steelers & Penguins, went straight into her love of Phil Collins & Genesis, touched on her youthful appreciation of everything from Journey to Juice Newton (bolstered by the Columbia House & BMG Record Clubs). We talked about her tenure booking acts like Spoon & Gary Clark Jr. for their 1st radio sessions, booking Blackalicious for a live session (which they graciously kept FCC clean!), great SXSW memories (including the late, great Rock Hall of Famer Ian McLagan) and then moving on to the promo world, helping the likes of Arcade Fire, The Avett Brothers, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, My Morning Jacket, Chance The Rapper and yes, Spoon, reach bigger national audiences through the radio airwaves.  There of course was mention of her all-time favorite Stevie Wonder, and we talked about the diversity challenges the AAA format faces.  We also discussed our mutual long-term appreciation of Pearl Jam & it all comes full circle with a new PJ side project that features Stone Gossard & acclaimed singer/songwriter Mason Jennings, who spent much of his youth in Pittsburgh.  Plus a couple other new things Melanie has been digging lately at the end (full songs in Anchor version only). And earmuff alert: there is some strong language sprinkled in, but hey it's a podcast!

This week I step up and finally have a guest after all these quarantine weeks. Mike Sauter from Pittsburgh's WYEP joins me on the podcast via Zoom today. Mike was the morning man at the legendary WHTG down the Jersey Shore during the formative '90s. He is the king of Alt Rock and a Beatles aficionado. Mike's one of those guys that knows something about everything from television to movies to music which is why he makes such a great podcast guest and why I have been talking about him during the almost 300 episodes of The Nightfly. It is great to have him as my first ever Zoom/Podcast guest. This episode is the first one ever available on YouTube as well. Make room for The Nightfly everyone!! Hey Now!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multiple reasons of why Pandemicing (is that a new word?) is awesome now, but I believe in the 80's this never would have happened. Your thoughts? -- Also, why online delivery places are awful outside of New York City (yes I'm a snob) and Mike Sauter from WYEP gives me some new song titles I have to decipher and play for you. And finally, Bugs Bunny turns 80 and "Caddyshack" turns 40 this week. Yipes and Yipes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year 2020 Everyone! Today me and co-host Memo Salazar read some of our reviews from Turbocharge on Amazon. That provides some early laughs; Our New Year's Eve's where I met one of the legends of "Family Guy"; and WYEP's Mike Sauter provides some really hilarious bumpers for The Nightfly you will love. Also, details are revealed for the big live phone in show on Thursday January 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. EST by calling 3462-JUSKOW, Oh it's a scene man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining me for the final episode of Season 1 is the Evening Mix Host of 91.3 WYEP, CIndy Howes. Cindy has been a key player in recognizing and appreciating local music in Pittsburgh. As she prepares for a change in her radio career, we discuss how Pittsburgh holds its own compared to other local scenes and how unique it is as a whole.

Radio host Cindy Howes from 91.3 WYEP stops by Petticoat Rule to talk about how she became an influential woman in broadcasting, the effects of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and about the art of interviewing. We also hear about her best celebrity encounters (and near-encounters!), as well as her early days as an award winning member of her school's Sheep Club! SPOTIFY: The Cindy Howes Playlist CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Cindy, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund. The producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Cindy Howes.

Hit the Bullseye: Knowing your target audiences and what they want—is essential to marketing success. Yet companies often miss the mark and don't clearly and truthfully define their target markets. One company that took the Hit the Bullseye approach to a whole new level is Kolcraft, a international baby product manufacturer based in Chicago.Kolcraft wanted the target audience for buying their product—parents—to experience what the actual customers who use their product—children—experience. So they built an super-sized baby stroller twice the size of the one for babies: 7 feet 6 inches high, 6 feet deep and 4 feet wide. Guest: Stephan Bontrager is Director of Communications for Riverlife a public-private partnership working to build downtown Pittsburgh's urban riverfront park system. Prior to Riverlife, Stephan was Director of Education and Community Engagement for public radio station 91.3 fm WYEP, where he also served as the on-air Midday Mix host.Stephan walks us through Three Rivers Park, Pittsburgh's 13-mile interconnected riverfront. With over 80% of the park complete and many more projects underway, Three Rivers Park is shaping up to be unlike any urban waterfront in the world. What's The Big Idea? Stephan's Big Idea relates to Riverlife's substantial public and private fundraising efforts, specifically tied to the restoration of the Point State Park fountain. The non profit achieved their fundraising goal with a campaign built around the theme:Without the fountain, what's the Point? The Big Event: Riverlife's Party at the Pier 2016 is Friday, August 26, 2016. http://www.riverlifepgh.org/blog/riverlifes_party_at_the_pier_2016_rhapsody_in_blue_presented_by_pnc/Tool:Riverlife uses Facebook videos to Hit the Bullseye and connect to a specific audience at a relatively low cost. Stephan's Contact Info:stephan@riverlifepgh.orgriverlifepgh.org#RiverlifePGHThe No BS Show is brought to you by audible.com. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/NoBS. Try a new release like Amy Schumer's The Girl With the Back Tattoo. You can download it for free today at Audibletrial.com/NoBS. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.Remember, ask yourself: What's The Big Idea and build your story around the answer. It's all about Bold Solutions, no BS.”

Hit the Bullseye: Messaging Pros--Leverage the Thank You!Why do people who work in Communications, PR or Marketing struggle with praise? Why do Messaging Pros fumble the thank you?When you've ‘saved the day' for clients or co-workers and they say: “Thank you so much for coming through.  You went above and beyond the call of duty.”How do you usually respond?  “Aw, it was nothing. No problem.  Love to help.  That's what we're here for.”You have just fumbled one of the greatest opportunities for future influence. Leverage Thank You based on Robert Cialdini's research about messaging, influence and Reciprocity. Guest: Stephan Bontrager is Director of Communications for Riverlife a public-private partnership working to build downtown Pittsburgh's urban riverfront park system.Stephan's Background:Attended Goshen College Stephan also participated in Pulse—Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience, a non profit cultivating a community of young servant leaders to transform Pittsburgh.Prior to Riverlife, Stephan was Director of Education and Community Engagement for public radio station 91.3 fm WYEP. He was on-air Midday Mix host and also directed the station's community engagement programs.His Mentors: Chris Cooke, Executive Director of Pulse taught Stephan to lead with a positive attitude and the importance of messaging. WYEP afternoon DJ Rosemary Welsch provided leadership, guidance and support.The Big Event: Riverlife's Party at the Pier 2016 Friday, August 26, 2016. The No BS Show is brought to you by audible.com. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/NoBS. Try a book like The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon. Download it for free today. Audibletrial.com/NoBS. Again that's audibletrial.com/NoBS for your FREE audiobook. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

My friend Dana Cannone has the coolest spot in town to cut an album.  He bought a church and rebuilt it to make it his one stop shop destination for artists and producers!  I thought it was about time for Dana to be highlighted since he is always behind the scenes helping to put out some of the best music in the business.  Be sure to check out his website at The Church Recording Studio. We talk about what it takes to produce an album, cut an album, and the whole process behind it.  He also helps kids with WYEP find their dream, and give them a chance to live it out with Reimagine Media.  A program focused on creativity and empowering teenagers to mould their own artistic expressions.  It was the first I had heard of it, and it sounds amazing! Follow Marta On The Move on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on the Epicast Network! Need to open your own artistic creativity? Song just not coming together for you?  Go for a float!  This episode is sponsored by Levity Pgh.  All MOTM listeners get $5 off their floats with code "Marta" www.floatlevity.com

For the 84th episode, I sat down with Adam & Max from the band Nevada Color along with Jared& Dan from the band Emerson Jay to talk about the upcomingFramework Music & Arts Festival. In its first year, FrameworkMusic & Arts Festival presented by 91.3 WYEP is a Pittsburgh based festival with the goal of bringing together upcoming bands,DJs, photographers, videographers, and other artists for a one night music and arts festival showcasing Pittsburgh's up and coming artists. Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT!  The Framework Music andArts Festival is happening on Saturday, May 7th 2016at the RE360 Warehouse in Pittsburgh, PA. For more details on thisevent and to see the full artist lineup CLICKHERE! LINKS RELATED TO THISCONVERSATION: www.facebook.com/frameworkfestival www.facebook.com/emersonjaylive www.facebook.com/NevadaColorMusic  //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// SIKES TWITTER: twitter.com/therealsikesSIKES INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/therealsikesSIKES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/therealsikes START THE BEAT FACEBOOK: facebook.com/startthebeatpodcast RATE & REVIEW ONITUNES: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG www.therealsikes.com Start The Beat is part of the Epicast family. www.epicastnetwork.com

More conversation with Greg Joseph, the bass player from The Clarks, who also serves on the board of directors for 91.3 WYEP, teaches at Point Park University and has his own recording company, Sonic Dog Studios.In the episode, Dave and Greg talk about teaching the music industry leaders of tomorrow, crowd sourcing, Evil Knievel, The Clarks' 30 Anniversary tour coming this summer, and the story behind the title track on their 2014 release Feathers & Bones

Listen to the second part of Dave's interview with Abbey Goldstein, where they talk tools and tips, Abbey tries to hit the Bulls Eye and the year that was 1989.Hit the Bulls Eye The West Wing or House of Cards Reach Out and Touch Someone or Can You Hear Me Now? Just Say No or This is Your Brain On Drugs Progressive's Flo or Jake from State Farm The Six Million Dollar Man or The Most Interesting Man in the World The Replacements or The SmithsOther Sights & Sounds of 1989 include: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill was an environmental and PR disaster. “It keeps going and going and going…” Nintendo launches Game Boy and its influence in portable game design continues today. “If you build it, he will come.” “You've Got Mail.”Thanks to our guest Abby Goldstein, General Manager at WYEP.  You can contact Abby by visiting the WYEP website or directly via email.

Today's guest is WYEP General Manager Abby Goldstein, where she talks about BS in the workplace, the value of local programming and some "old school" radio contests!Whats a cart?Cameras in the studios?!?!The value of Local ProgrammingTom AsakerOn-Air Fundraising34 (or 32) Median Age! Pittsburgh and Local MusicEmail Abby for more information about WYEP!

PPL Co-Host Mike Canton, producer and host of The Soul Show on WYEP 91.3fm | WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TECHNOGRANNY? Proper Brick Oven and Tap Room| Josh Grogan at Benedum| POSITIVELY PITTSBURGH SPONSORED EVENTS: NAWBO Pittsburgh President's Meet and Greet | Author Zone Second Annual Author's Awards and First Annual Writer's Conference| CULTURAL CLUES: Gallery Crawl| Gallery Crawl After Dark| Altar Boyz at CLO| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 100 Years of Frank Sinatra at PSO| Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder| KIDZ KORNER: Rudolp the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Musical| WOMEN AND GIRLS ADVANCEMENT : Purple River Project| BUSINESS BUZZ: 26,600 jobs between August 2014 and August 2015 | Famous Amoson the Raja Show| Ben Franklin Invests Nearly $1 Million in PA Startups| POSITIVELY PITTSBURGH LIVE! BURGH BIZ SATURDAY SHOWCASE: Spots available for October10, Grand Restart| PITTSBURGH HISTORICAL STUFF: We Can Do It! WWII Film Festival| NON-PROFIT EVENTS SPONSORED BY BLACKTIE PITTSBURGH: Pitt-Bridge to College (Pitt-Bridge) Program | Foster Parenting through Gwen's Girls| Volunteers Needed Meals on Wheels Brookline| Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring| NEIGHBORHOOD HI-LIGHTS: Mt Lebanon Artists' Market| 12 Walks in PGH You Should Take | ROVING PITTSBURGHER REPORT SPONSORED BY PITTSBURGH TRADE ALLIANCE: Pittsburgh's Proper Brick Oven and Tap Room| Josh Grogan at the Benedum| STEELTOWN HERO: 2015â??s â??Labor Day of Loveâ??

In this episode I interview Myofascial Specialist, David Lesondak about the mysterious organ of structure called fascia and its relation to human performance. This is a must listen to interview for athletes: David talks about integrating fourth pillar into any, three pillar, sports science training program, for any type of sport. The current three pillars are cardiovascular training, strength training, neuromuscular training, and the fourth pillar- fascial fitness training- for greater resiliency, and greater movement economy with less effort by way of improving the elastic rebounding capability of the fascial system.   Resource links below the bio.   A brief bio: David Lesondak, KMI,CSI, LMT, David is the CIO (Chief Instigation Officer) of fascialconnections.com. He is a member of the Allied Health Professional Staff in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. David is a Myofascial Specialist and Structural Integrator at UPMC’s Center for Integrative Medicine in Shadyside. He also maintains a private practice at AmeriFit in Greentree.  He specializes in chronic pain, pre and post-surgical issues, physical  performance enhancement and treatment for those suffering with cancer. David has been in private practice in the greater Pittsburgh area since 1992. He teaches and lectures internationally about all things fascia. David attended CCAC and accomplished his formative training in Structural Integration at Kinesis, under the tutelage of  their director,  Tom Myers. He went on to serve for 5 years as an associate faculty member and media consultant/producer for Kinesis. He continues to advance his craft through continuing education for advanced  SI approaches and visceral manipulation at the Barral Institute. Leveraging his previous life in the video arts, in 2009 David  released Anatomy Trains Revealed, a 3 DVD  set that explores fascial anatomy and took 5 years to complete.  The success of that project (co-produced with Tom Myers) led to a continuing collaboration with Robert Schleip and the Fascia Research Project at Ulm University, Germany – their most recent release being “Fascia & Sports Medicine”.  He filmed and produced the proceedings of the Third International Fascia Research Congress  in 2012 and has been invited to reprise his role at the next Congress in 2015. His educational programs can be found at fasciadvds.com. David’s video company, Singing Cowboy Productions, specializes in crafting educational videos for all things fascia but also produces music, promotional and public service spots. You can see some of that work here. Previously he enjoyed careers in television, advertising, the funeral arts and a 10 year stint on public radio with WYEP. David still has a passion for music and songwriting and his currently working on his first album. He also luvs himself some Joss Whedon and Doctor Who. See more at: http://fascialconnections.com/about#sthash.q5MfKdcY.dpuf David’s blog for affascianados is http://www.fascialconnections.com David’s professional practice website: http://www.davidlesondak.com For all books and DVDs on fascia including Robert Schliep’s and Leon Chiatow’s new books on fascia: http://www.fasciadvds.com For Fascial Fitness training information and certified trainers: http://www.fascialfitness.com For super geeky affacianados who want to know the latest- up-to-the-minute fascial science and discoveries: The Fascial Research Congress website: http://www.fasciacongress.org (full disclosure: I’ll be attending- Yipee!)

Robert Kozain, better known as 2020k, is a Musician/DJ/Blogger in Pittsburgh. From writing exploratory blog posts, to filling the airwaves with a solid sonic blend of tunes on WYEP, to constantly crafting his own musical offerings, 2020k offers the complete aural tour. RJ and Genivieve begin to dive further into the process that all creators encounter, regardless of medium, and the inevitable struggle and hustle that accompanies these far-reaching endeavors.  After beginning outside of Pittsburgh, heading briefly to Arizona and returning to Pittsburgh, you can find 2020k DJing WYEP's weekly Block Party on Wednesday nights from 8PM-12AM, which will provide the perfect atmosphere for whatever fills your night. RJ is also working hard on creating more music and perfecting his live show. After this chat, be sure to find more from 2020k in whatever avenue you please, because there is certainly no shortage of places to find him. — Tim Goodier 2020k on the Internet Website: twenty20k.com Read 2020k on his blog Follow @Twenty20k on Twitter Follow 2020k on Tumblr Listen to 2020k on Bandcamp

Hello, this is Jennifer and this is a chat with Essential Machine, a band based locally out of Greensburg, PA. We talked to them shortly after their new album, Underneath the Earth, was released. Essential Machine started with the husband and wife pair RJ and Karen Dietrich, and soon included their their son, RobyJ, and Matthew Kilroy. As well as covering the basics—such as the beginning of the band, the conception of the name "Essential Machine," and touring—the group also talked about musical genres and demystified the process of songwriting as "unearthing music" and being able to trust collaborators. There is a sense of harmony that can be heard from their music, and this harmony is clear just by seeing and hearing the band interact with one another. Essential Machine will be featured on Third Thursdays at WYEP at the WYEP Community Broadcast Center on July 17, and we are going to be there! Doors open at 6:30 PM and there will be free beer from Rivertowne Brewing.  Essential Machine on the Internet http://essentialmachine.com/ Like Essential Machine on Facebook Follow @emtheband on Twitter Follow @essentialmachine on Instagram