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The Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame is a multi-room museum of autographed albums, guitars, and so much more. Brandon Valentine, Executive Director and Founder of the Central Pa Music Hall of Fame, opened the museum in 2023. “You’ll see the plaques on the walls with pictures of the artists, you know, their summaries of their accomplishments, their resumes, if you will, of the members who are currently in the Hall of Fame, of which there are 35 members already in the Hall of Fame from 2019 to current voted in. And then, you know, in the other rooms, there's a lot of autographed guitars…We have guitars from Bret Michaels from Mechanicsburg, as well as Taylor Swift from Wyomissing here.” There are a few things that go into consideration when an artist is nominated into a class hall of fame. The class is measured by album sales, Grammy nominations, and gold/ platinum records. “There's a couple of big names from our area, you know, who have already been inducted. Bret Michaels live, your hailstorm breaking, Benjamin and so forth. This year, we're inducting Grammy nominees, August Burns Red from the Lancaster area. So, a lot of those, you know, have accomplished big things in the more recent past, and done large tours. But then you look, and you look at some of the other acts. For example, Pentagon, you know, they did a lot of original. Music at the start of their career, they toured all over. Did a lot of the casino scenes and were kind of a regional band, you know, up and down the East Coast. But they've been around for over 50 years, so a lot of different factors go into play. But ultimately, we're trying to recognize the best of the best from all time in our area. And that's really what it boils down to.” The Central Pa Music Hall of Fame is located at 1215 W End Ave, Hummelstown Pa, 17036. You can take a FREE self-guided tour from 7am-3pm. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode sponsored by The Plumbing Outlet and Coal Region Winery, Chad Lauer, Chad Evans, and Dave Tamkus sit down with local entrepreneur Edward Manning. Edward discusses his entrepreneurial journey which includes starting in corporate banking, owning Manning Ventures, Manning Investments, LLC, Real Estate Partnerships, Purchasing the Rosini/Thomas Photography and Olcese Pharmacy buildings in Shamokin, PA, Opening Oliver's Cigar & Cocktail Lounge, Managing a local AIRBNB, purchasing Heritage Restaurant, and starting Pinnacle Energy Solutions. Edward is a true entrepreneur that relocated from Wyomissing, PA and is heavily invested personally and financially in the coal region town of Shamokin. In addition to his entrepreneurship, he was appointed as Chair of the Shamokin Area Economic Development Authority as well in 2022. Tune in to continue learning alongside us on all things entrepreneurship and local positivity!

We gain insight on young Penn State offensive linemen Caleb Brewer and J'ven Williams from their high school position coach — Wyomissing's Steve O'Neil. Brewer is a freshman newcomer, while Williams is competing to start at left tackle. Then we take an early look toward PSU's season opener at West Virginia with 247Sports Mountaineers beat reporter Chris Anderson. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To connect with Stephanie:https://stephanieradotaormina.comhttps://havesomefuntoday.comhttps://www.instagram.com/stephanieradotaormina/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieradotaormina/https://www.facebook.com/stephanieradotaorminadesignStephanie Rado Taormina is a fine artist who currently lives between New York City and the small town of Wyomissing, PA. Born in 1965 in Norristown, PA; a suburb of Philadelphia; Stephanie was always a gifted artist starting from her early years as a child throughout her academic pursuits from high school to college. She practiced making art & learning new techniques as something she simply loved to do; when other teenagers were out with their friends, Steph would take night classes at the local art institute with people her grandparents age learning how to paint with oils & water colors from local acclaimed artists.Stephanie attended Penn State University where she earned a degree in Communications and later went on to get an additional degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design in NYC in 1990.Over the past 30 years Stephanie has created several successful art & design related businesses; Rado Ltd was her Bedding & Loungewear Collection in which she sold products to high end stores across the country in the early 90's. Next was her Interior Design & Art Consulting business she started in the early 2000's that lasted through to 2014; when she switched gears and founded a lifestyle brand called Have Some Fun Today, which is a high-end graphic fashion brand worn by the likes of Halle Berry, Mila Kunis and other top celebrities. In 2023 Stephanie decided to move to NYC part time where she lives half the month. She travels between NYC & PA each month to gather inspiration and then back to PA where she has room to make her art.While her work is mainly abstract, she is open to exploring new methods constantly and likes to challenge her abilities by trying new things as an artist.

At the Just Between Friends pop-up sale, taking place on April 11 - 14, 2024 at the Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex in Wyomissing, you can find affordable children's items sold by local families at incredible discounts! Learn more at https://reading.jbfsale.com/ Just Between Friends City: Reading Address: 78 Grandview Blvd Website: https://westernmainline.jbfsale.com Email: reading-oaks@jbfsale.com

Laurie Mikes (pronounced mike-us) is the Chief Operating Officer of Second Wind, a unique Wyomissing, PA headquartered consultancy serving the marketing communications industry. Second Wind is a distinguished second-generation, family-led organization and SMZ is proud to be associated as a Second Wind member. In this longer-form conversation format, Laurie talks about how Second Wind brings a high-touch attitude to an ever more high-tech world. For 35 years, Second Wind has helped business leaders tap into the power of shared thinking and information. That "collective" power is available here for GENeration EXcellence listeners in this 52nd episode with Laurie Mikes.

This episode feature Wally Caraballo of Casa W Distillery. Wally's entrepreneurial roots go back to his father's bar in Puerto Rico where he was making and selling his own sangria. Upon arriving to the United States he set his sights on creating and sharing the traditional Pitorro that he grew up on back home. He began the journey as a moonshiner of sorts. He crafted and perfected the Puerto Rican rum in his basement. His family and friends clamored for this wonderful elixir. Now he's changing the game with his own expression of what he believes Pitorro should be. To date they have been open for seven months and have become a fixture and destination in the community. Some of their releases sell out so fast and they are working hard to keep up with demand. As Wally says, "Pitorro chose him". We are so grateful that it did. 1339 Penn Ave, Wyomissing, PA 19610 - (610) 223-9427 - Facebook Highlights From our Discussion: Puerto Rico Distillery Wyomissing, PA Reading Distilling Guild Lincoln County Method La Frikatona Coquito Laura Fields/Delaware Valley Fields Foundation Absynthia West Reading Reading Pagoda

In this episode I welcome Brian Aynardi, a dear friend and distant cousin, up on the front porch. We talk about his childhood in Wyomissing, PA, and his journey to Penn State to pursue degrees in Turf Management. We spend the rest of our conversation talking about his addiction to alcohol and his successful road to recovery. Learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous.Get your Front Porch Merch!Support the show

Ross Tucker brings his football and pop culture expertise to the Blue-White Breakdown this week as a former NFL offensive lineman who now analyzes college and NFL games on CBS. He also shares Wyomissing as a hometown with Taylor Swift and her family, so naturally he's asked about the phenomenon of Swift and Travis Kelce.  Tucker also talked about the rarity of Chop Robinson's talent, Drew Allar's future and the challenge of trying to block Manny Diaz's 3rd-and-long “Prowler” defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennsylvania author from Ghana Patrick Asare talks about his memoir "The Boy from Boadua," telling of his struggles as a child growing up with his illiterate parents in the remote Ghanaian village of Boadua, where no one was educated beyond the middle school level. This book traces his journey from overcoming astronomical obstacles, to rising above and succeeding beyond, what anyone ever imagined or expected of him! Patrick earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University in 1995, and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 2003. He currently lives with his family in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and principal at UGI Energy Services, a diversified energy services firm based in Wyomissing! Patrick's story offers insight, inspiration, and hope to others facing astronomical odds. Check out his latest on many retail platforms and www.patrickasareauthor.com today! #patrickasare #wyomissing #pennsylvania #ghana #theboyfromboadua #boadua #electricalengineering #purdueuniversity #dartmouthcollege #UGIEnergyservices #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerpatrickasare #themikewagnershowpatrickasare   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

Pennsylvania author from Ghana Patrick Asare talks about his memoir "The Boy from Boadua," telling of his struggles as a child growing up with his illiterate parents in the remote Ghanaian village of Boadua, where no one was educated beyond the middle school level. This book traces his journey from overcoming astronomical obstacles, to rising above and succeeding beyond, what anyone ever imagined or expected of him! Patrick earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University in 1995, and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 2003. He currently lives with his family in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and principal at UGI Energy Services, a diversified energy services firm based in Wyomissing! Patrick's story offers insight, inspiration, and hope to others facing astronomical odds. Check out his latest on many retail platforms and ⁠www.patrickasareauthor.com⁠ today! #patrickasare #wyomissing #pennsylvania #ghana #theboyfromboadua #boadua #electricalengineering #purdueuniversity #dartmouthcollege #UGIEnergyservices #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerpatrickasare #themikewagnershowpatrickasare --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

We talk with people who have overcome great adversity on the show and my guest today has had more than his share. From a remote village in Ghana, following his dreams to look for the life he wanted in America – Patrick Asare documents his trials and trail in the book: “The Boy from Boadua: One African's Journey of Hunger and Sacrifice in Pursuit of a Dream” Growing up in the jungles of Ghana and now thriving in suburban America, Patrick Asare defied all odds on his journey through life. In his incredible memoir, The Boy from Boadua: One African's Journey of Hunger and Sacrifice in Pursuit of a Dream, he recounts his childhood, family, education, and the experiences that made him into the person he is today, in addition to reflecting on socio-cultural relations, race, and the social structures in the different countries that he has lived. Patrick Asare offers a new perspective as someone who has had first-hand experience in a variety of cultures, specifically within the education system. Patrick was born and raised in Ghana. After completing secondary school, he attended university in the former Soviet Union, studying electrical engineering at Donetsk National Technical University in the then Soviet republic of Ukraine. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and also completed a certification program to become a Russian language teacher. Patrick resided in the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991, during the historic perestroika era, when President Mikhail Gorbachev introduced the reforms that ultimately led to the breakup of the Soviet Union. He traveled extensively throughout Eastern and Western Europe and became one of the few people with firsthand knowledge of ordinary life on both sides of the Iron Curtain. After graduating from Donetsk, Patrick immigrated to America, where he initially taught Russian and math in public schools in Buffalo, New York. He earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University in 1995 and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 2003. Patrick is a principal at UGI Energy Services, LLC, a diversified energy services firm in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, where he lives with his family. He previously worked as a senior electrical engineer at Caterpillar, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana. Patrick has written extensively on social, political, and energy policy topics. He is a Democracy and Development Fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development, an Accra-based think-tank. Some of Patrick's energy policy articles have received attention worldwide.

On this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden is speaking with Brad Sorte, about a topic that hits close to home for them both – facing addiction as a family. Brad talks about his struggle with substance abuse in his early 20s and his life-altering treatment experience at Caron, a treatment facility for addiction and behavioral health issues where he is now the President and CEO. They discuss the benefits and hindrances that families with resources face when dealing with a child with substance use disorder and how healing is accelerated when healthy boundaries are in place. Brad offers advice for parents of younger children on how to be proactive in having conversations about substance and alcohol use. Tune into this encouraging discussion about family therapy, trauma, and positive changes happening in the field.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [01:35] Brad shares about his background with substance abuse and treatment at Caron [11:13] When a family has resources, how does it help or hinder the process of recovery [16:16] How to address destructive family systems in order to help children with substance abuse [22:40] Best advice for parents of young children when there is a predisposition or possibility for substance abuse  [27:52] What changes are happening in the field of addiction treatment   KEY TAKEAWAYS:    Money is like electricity and it is a very powerful tool that can be used for tremendous good and growth, but it's also something that needs to be respected and it can be very destructive and it can be lethal. It's important to identify what the families of the identified patient have been through and how to help them refocus their energy on themselves and not solely focus on the loved one, who is in the midst of a self-destructive cycle Kids have access to information with less adult supervision at earlier ages through smartphones and peer groups. Parents of younger children should consider having conversations about substance use and alcohol, in an age appropriate way, sooner rather than later.   RESOURCE LINKS   Caron Website   Brad Sorte Webpage   The Medicine, Science & Art Behind Addiction Recovery - Caron Blog   https://oconnorpg.com/podcasts/the-elephant-in-the-room-facing-addiction-as-a-family-with-brad-sorte   BIO: As President & CEO, Brad oversees Caron's extensive continuum of care for teens, young adults, adults, older adults, and families at its facilities in Pennsylvania and Florida, its outpatient treatment centers in Atlanta, Philadelphia,Northern Virginia, and Wyomissing, Pa., and its recovery centers in New York City and Washington, D.C.   Brad Sorte was appointed President & CEO following Doug Tieman's retirement in July 2021. Backed by his extensive experience in both business and clinical leadership roles, Brad has a rich foundation to continue to propel Caron's mission and thought leadership forward. He remains committed to his goal of providing a culture in which the business of healthcare never interferes with the fundamental needs of each individual patient.

Nebiy Esayas and Brian Linder chat with Wyomissing's Caleb Brewer, a three-star recruit who announced just after the Blue-White game that he committed to Penn State.

By all accounts, it was another successful weekend for Penn State football's Blue-White Game. The Nittany Lions hosted over 80 prospects during the weekend and capped the event with two commitments on Saturday and Sunday. Today, the BWI Live: Recruiting Show looks back at the weekend to get you the details you missed. Industry insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss Wyomissing offensive line prospect Caleb Brewer's commitment and the 2025 commitment for Arkansas native and top-200 running back Kiandrea Barker. They'll also discuss the feedback they got from prospects they talked to after the event and some general feedback from the staff. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue-White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications so you don't miss any of our live shows! Penn State gets a pair of commitments The action started Saturday evening after the Blue-White Game concluded when three-star athlete Caleb Brewer committed to the Nittany Lions. The 6-4, 280-pound tight end from Wyomissing played with current Nittany Lion's offensive lineman J'ven Williams last season and now joins him a year later. While he runs routes for Wyomissing, the Pennslyvania native will play guard for Penn State at the next level. So what sort of athlete is he? Fitz, Snyder, and T-Frank will discuss his skills and fit with Phil Trautwein's group. Next, they'll do the same with Barker and his commitment on Sunday. The 2025 running back is the 161st player in the nation, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. So, what sort of player is he? The trio will break down some of his skills and discuss the long road ahead for Barker to make it to Happy Valley. Reaction from other prospects Snyder reached out to several of Penn State's top prospects in attendance over the weekend to gauge how the visit went for them. He shares some of their feedback on the show. For the rest, join Blue White Illustrated right now, and get access to premium content. Finally, BWI's experts will tackle the transfer portal. The Nittany Lions already had one player enter after the game when reserve tackle Jimmy Christ put his name in for transfer. So how will head coach James Franklin and his staff attack the portal? Join the show at 10 am on YouTube to find out. The staff will also answer select questions throughout the show so join the live event and get your thoughts about recruiting heard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders examine all of Penn State's recent recruiting success with offensive linemen on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. James Franklin is already working on the Nittany Lions' 2025 recruiting class, which now includes New Jersey standout Jaelyne Matthews. PSU has also offered Wyomissing offensive lineman Caleb Brewer, a 2024 target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State football has been out on the road recruiting this week and, coming up this weekend, is hosting another junior day to set the table for the spring recruiting cycle. To get fans updated on what and who to expect, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily edition to discuss.  Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show, and submit a five-star comment on Apple podcasts to get your thoughts heard on the weekly BWI Mailbag show.  They start the show by discussing the flurry of offers that Penn State has sent out this past week. While they don't run down all the names, Snyder explains why there are so many names that come out this time of year and how the process works. From there, he and T-Frank discuss what these offers mean and how things have changed over the years. But T-Frank wants to know more and asks why things have changed to the point that they have. Is social media driving the need to offer kids? Is it the competition? Snyder explains what he's seen in the evolution of Penn State's offers not just in the last 20 years but since the pandemic.  Finally, they discuss the junior day list for Saturday. Penn State is hosting roughly 40 prospects this weekend and Snyder has picked out the five most intriguing names that fans should know. He and T-Frank discuss each player and what they're so interesting to Snyder.  One of the players, Wyomissing prospect Caleb Brewer, sparks a conversation about where Penn State focuses its best commits each cycle. Is the reason that the team can't find a steady supply of defensive tackle prospects because they put those players on the offensive side of the ball? T-Frank and Snyder disagree and discuss the topic at length.  Check out the show for the full top five list.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022.   These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than just build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health, cosmetics and beauty, consumer electronics and other leading retail verticals for one full day of education, sharing and networking.   On this episode, Stephanie Rado Taormina, Founder at Have Some Fun Today, live from GELF 2022 in NYCAbout StephanieAfter graduating from the prestigious Fashion BFA program at Parsons School of Design in NYC, Stephanie worked with some of the best designers in the business. Stephanie has spent more than 20 years in the industries of Fashion, Interiors, Manufacturing and Design. Stephanie has travelled globally and resides her business in the town of Wyomissing, PA where she operates her upscale interior design and fine art business. In July of 2014, Stephanie founded the lines HAVE SOME FUN TODAY Couture and HAVE SOME FUN TODAY HOME, a fashion, fine art, home furnishings and accessory line inspired by her late father's legacy. The first collection will be available in January 2015 on line and in retailers. To carry HAVE SOME FUN TODAY products in your retail location, please send Stephanie a private message.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated on thought leadership panels worldwide.  Michael was recently added to ReThink Retail's prestigious Top 100 Global Retail Influencers for a second year in  2022. Michael is also the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus the Remarkable Retail with author Steve Dennis, Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  Most recently, Michael launched Conversations with CommerceNext, a podcast focussed on retail eCommerce, digital marketing and retail careers - all available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.   Michael is also the producer and host of the “Last Request Barbeque” channel on YouTube where he cooks meals to die for and influencer riches. If you liked this podcast, you can follow us on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Amazon music podcast channel or your favourite podcast platform. Please rate and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-border commerce industry.You can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum and continue to keep up with the latest on cross-border commerce online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com.  Be sure and visit our all-new YouTube site, where you will find plenty of excellent cross-border content from several of our events.

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Super excited to announce new guest, Noah Gibney, to The Story!Noah Gibney is a 15 year old musician from Wyomissing, PA. Recently, he released an EP co-written with Grammy nominated musician G. Love. The EP "The Serendipity Sessions" even reached President Biden which lead Noah getting to visit Biden. Currently Noah has been doing shows with his soul/jamband group The Noah Gibney Trio. You can catch them in the Philly, Lehigh, Berks and Lancaster areas of PA.Find Noah and his projects here:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/noahgibneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

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On this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden is speaking with Brad Sorte, about a topic that hits close to home for them both – facing addiction as a family. Brad talks about his struggle with substance abuse in his early 20s and his life-altering treatment experience at Caron, a treatment facility for addiction and behavioral health issues where he is now the President and CEO. They discuss the benefits and hindrances that families with resources face when dealing with a child with substance use disorder and how healing is accelerated when healthy boundaries are in place. Brad offers advice for parents of younger children on how to be proactive in having conversations about substance and alcohol use. Tune into this encouraging discussion about family therapy, trauma, and positive changes happening in the field.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [01:35] Brad shares about his background with substance abuse and treatment at Caron [11:13] When a family has resources, how does it help or hinder the process of recovery [16:16] How to address destructive family systems in order to help children with substance abuse [22:40] Best advice for parents of young children when there is a predisposition or possibility for substance abuse  [27:52] What changes are happening in the field of addiction treatment   KEY TAKEAWAYS:    Money is like electricity and it is a very powerful tool that can be used for tremendous good and growth, but it's also something that needs to be respected and it can be very destructive and it can be lethal. It's important to identify what the families of the identified patient have been through and how to help them refocus their energy on themselves and not solely focus on the loved one, who is in the midst of a self-destructive cycle Kids have access to information with less adult supervision at earlier ages through smartphones and peer groups. Parents of younger children should consider having conversations about substance use and alcohol, in an age appropriate way, sooner rather than later.   RESOURCE LINKS   Caron Website   Brad Sorte Webpage   The Medicine, Science & Art Behind Addiction Recovery - Caron Blog   https://oconnorpg.com/podcasts/the-elephant-in-the-room-facing-addiction-as-a-family-with-brad-sorte   BIO: As President & CEO, Brad oversees Caron's extensive continuum of care for teens, young adults, adults, older adults, and families at its facilities in Pennsylvania and Florida, its outpatient treatment centers in Atlanta, Philadelphia,Northern Virginia, and Wyomissing, Pa., and its recovery centers in New York City and Washington, D.C.   Brad Sorte was appointed President & CEO following Doug Tieman's retirement in July 2021. Backed by his extensive experience in both business and clinical leadership roles, Brad has a rich foundation to continue to propel Caron's mission and thought leadership forward. He remains committed to his goal of providing a culture in which the business of healthcare never interferes with the fundamental needs of each individual patient.

The guys pay tribute to Foo Fighters legendary drummer Taylor Hawkins after his sudden and tragic death, the slap that reminded people that the Oscars were on, update (kinda) to the Wyomissing shooting, update to the war in Ukraine, Mike's Top 10, and Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings and why the Republicans are so hell bent on asking her unrelated questions to the SCOTUS seat she's been nominated for.   3:38 - Shout out to Saudi Arabia 6:04 - Taylor Hawkins Tribute 11:38 - Oscar Slap 35:26 - Wyomissing Shooting Update-ish 42:00 - Ukraine Update 58:20 - Pant Suits & Whatnot 76:40 - Mike's Top 10 78:40 - Kavanaugh Talk 102:00 - KBJ   Please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show and make it more entertaining for you the listener!   Find us here and continue the discussion: Facebook: True Story Bro Podcast | Facebook Twitter: True Story Bro Pod (@truestorybropod) / Twitter Email: truestorybropod@gamil.com  

When four-star offensive lineman J'ven Williams announced that he was committing to Penn State this winter, he thanked several people. One of those people was former NFL offensive lineman and host of the Ross Tucker football podcast, Ross Tucker. The former Princeton offensive lineman joins the BWI Daily Edition to discuss his role in J'ven's recruitment and fill host Thomas Frank Carr in on what type of person the Nittany Lions are getting.  Before getting to Williams, Tucker and T-Frank discuss Penn State's recent recruiting of former Ivy League offensive linemen from the transfer portal. Does Tucker think it's a good plan? And what is it like, jumping from the Ivy League to the NFL or Power Five football? As someone who did just that, Tucker gives his insight into the transition and what Penn State is getting by selecting mature players with playing experience at the offensive line position.  Also, as a former player who wanted to play for the university, would Tucker have made the same move? He reminisces about his recruitment and interaction with former Penn State football players in the NFL.  After that, Tucker opens up about his role in Williams' recruitment. He explains how they met and what he initially saw from the 6-4 sophomore. He also gives glowing reviews of Williams as a person.  From there, they discuss the improvements Williams made this past season that led to a Penn State offer. Tucker then explains how the Wyomissing lineman has been proactive in his approach to school. Where does he need to improve? Williams lines up in various positions for his high school offense, but they run a unique scheme. They discuss how that translates to the next level and what roles he could fit best for the Nittany Lions.  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394 Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State may be in the midst of a dead period, but it's been anything but over the last couple of weeks for the Nittany Lions. As we detailed last week, Penn State added 2022 offensive lineman Vega Ioane on National Signing Day, as well as 2024 prospect Cooper Cousins a few days prior. Now, they've added two more coveted offensive linemen, the first of which was from 2023 On300 prospect Jven Williams from Wyomissing, Pa. His commitment came this past Saturday, Feb. 5. The nation's 87th-ranked prospect according to the On3 Consensus, Williams is also the top-ranked player in Pennsylvania for the upcoming class. James Franklin and Phil Trautwein then added arguably their most important offensive line commitment yet in Cornell graduate transfer Hunter Nourzad. This past season, Nourzad earned second-team All-America honors by the American Football Coaches Association at the Football Championship Subdivision. He was also named the Ivy League Offensive Lineman of the Year. On today's Blue White Illustrated recruiting podcast, host Greg Pickel and recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder get into both of these additions. They discuss what they mean for Penn State moving forward, as well as what they potentially bring to the team. The pair also take a look at two new RPM predictions that Snyder logged on Saturday in linebacker prospects Ta'Mere Robinson, from Pittsburgh, and Tony Rojas, from Fairfax, Va. Ryan gives his reasoning for picking both players when he did, as well as when a potential decision could come from each. They finish out the podcast discussing what else Penn State fans could look for between now and when the dead period ends in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie has traveled the world to constantly enhance her craft of interior design.  She also spent an extensive period  of time in Italy to enhance her interior design pallet.  Some of the greatest design ideas start in Italy.   Today she's back to her roots in Wyomissing, PA, but still travels to NYC weekly to keep herself up on the latest and greatest design trends.  Her experience list is super impressive, working her magic on many popular places such as: The Balsams Grand Resort, NHMohegan Sun Casino, CTThe Empire State Building, NYCRenovation of David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, NYCAnd... Brad and Jessica Weisman's Kitchen Remodel in 2020!! :) All this being said, she's affordable and an just absolute pleasure to work with.  Get in touch with via her website.  Julie Garman Interiors The Deluxe Edition Network The D.E.N. makes it easy for you to discover some of the most relevant and entertaining podcasts! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast!

We dive into all aspects of Wyomissing's state championship game. Ross Tucker, former Spartans lineman, talks about what it will take for Wyomissing to win. Eric Epler, of PennLive.com, gives his impression of the Spartans and picks winners for each of the six PIAA championships. Noah Hiles, who writes for the Beaver County Times, shares his insights about Wyo's opponent, Central Valley.

We break down the Wyomissing vs. Neumann-Goretti match-up with Danville coach Mike Brennan and talk about Exeter vs. Penn-Trafford with Eagles broadcaster Darren Zeiner and Pittsburgh sportswriter Paul Schofield.

Wyomissing coach Bob Wolfrum and Exeter coach Matt Bauer talk about their football programs and their big playoff games this weekend.

PennLive reporters Brian Linder and Nebiy Esayas chat with Jven Williams of Wyomissing, perhaps the hottest, offensive line prospect in the state, and the numerous college offers he's recently racked up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy National Hydration Day, Walmart World! Antonio shared six tips for staying hydrated, so we hope you soaked those up. The Associate Caller of the Day was Tamera at Store 1323 in Peoria, Illinois, who gave a shoutout to the CAP 1 team. Nichole from Store 1539 in Ontario, Ohio, helped Antonio out with some great Q&A on This or That. Wendy, “The Mascot,” from Store 1670 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, channeled her inner DJ Khaled while giving a shoutout to CAP 3 and third shift for holding it down for all nine hours: "We the best!” Our Social Media Highlight of the Day included a shoutout from Workplace at Store 3630 in Marion, Iowa. “Thank you Store Manager, Mike for taking time to talk about financials with our salary manager core. Your time definitely makes an impact.” Another highlight included a shoutout to Club 6238 in Owasso, Oklahoma. “Congratulations to our technician Natalie on being named pharmacy associate of the month for Market 729. We are so proud of you, Natalie!” Did you know that we smile more on weekends than on weekdays? Tune in to find out just how much more.

Sarah Small, owner of Alliance Fitness Center in Wyomissing, PA has over 20 years of experience in health and fitness. Sarah prides herself and AFC as "Forevermore than a gym, a name, or a dumbbell." Hear her journey as a fitness pioneer in Berks County.

The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids), best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by father and son - Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder at Audiology Services, located in Bethlehem, Nazareth, and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.On this episode we interview Peter Fick, owner of Fick Hearing Aid Center. Peter has been treating hearing loss for over 35 years! Fick Hearing Aid Center strives to treat each patient as if they were their own family member to ensure they receive the best possible hearing care. They focus on continually serving those struggling with hearing loss with the best value in hearing aid technology in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. As an established business in the communities they serve they try to enrich the lives of area residents with better hearing.On this episode you will learn: How Peter Fick got involved in the hearing healthcare industry What it's like working at a family owned and operated private hearing healthcare practice The importance of leaving work at the office Why you should speak highly of the industry you're in to your family members, especially if you have childrenThe importance of a patient centered model Why you should visit a licensed hearing healthcare professional About Fick Hearing Aid Center: Our practice prides itself on taking care of each patient as if they were our own family member to receive the best possible hearing outcome. We focus on continually serving the hearing needs of the nearby communities with dedicated hearing care. In this process, our practice demonstrates disciplines and values to ensure fair and personalized hearing care for each patient.Fick Hearing Aid Center's Guarantee: 1. Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation2. Recommend Only What Needs Recommending3. Clear Understanding of the Hearing Journey and Results4. Seeing and Hearing the Benefit (i.e. real ear measurement) 5. Treatment is More Than Just an Office VisitAbout the Hearing Matters Podcast: The Hearing Matters Podcast is hosted by Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and his father/audiologist, Dr. Gregory Delfino, AuD, CCC-A. Together, Blaise and Dr. Delfino treat patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder at Audiology Services located in Nazareth, Bethlehem, and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. We Heard You Have Some Questions? Let's Hear Em'! Email: Blaise@audiologyservicesllcpa.com

With tax season coming up quickly, it is never too early for tax preparers to start refamiliarizing themselves with many common forms. In this podcast, we take a detailed look at Form 1099-R, which pertains to distributions from pensions, annuities, retirement plans, and more. Walking us through the specifics are Gail Hauseman, owner of Berkshire CPAs LLC, and Rodger Krause, owner of Rodger Krause CPA, both of whom are based in Wyomissing, Pa. They cover differences between state and federal versions of the form, what constitutes an eligible retirement plan, and more. To read the full transcript click here.

Hailing from Long Island, NY, this self-made entrepreneur but has been calling Berks County his home for 10+ years. Armed with 20+ years of marketing experience, Freddy started making waves in 2016 and quickly made a name for himself with his clean and unique style and passion for community involvement, especially non-profits such as Veterans Making a Difference. Freddy lives in Wyomissing with his wife, Jill, and their daughters, Angie and Adrianna as well as their furry kids, Chloe, Lucas (yes, the dog is named Lucas, too), Otis, and Frankie.

Stephanie Rado Taormina Website: www.havesomefuntoday.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieradotaormina/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hsft_official  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSFTofficial  Stephanie Rado Taormina is the founder, designer and CEO of the lifestyle brand Have Some Fun Today. As a fine artist and interior designer who began her career in fashion over 25 years ago, her creativity and artistic vision has always been at the heart of her work and art. It was that same creative spirit that deeply moved and inspired her after losing her beloved father in 2014. "I was sitting in my living room one day, shortly after the passing of my father, when I began to visualize this painting I knew I had to create. I was inspired by something my father said every day; Have Some Fun Today. The painting was just the beginning. I wanted to make a t-shirt, a beach tote, a hat… That was the day I started this brand." Stephanie has a BA in communications and business from The Pennsylvania State University. She later went on to Parsons School of Design where she earned a BFA in fashion design. She has worked on 7th Avenue in New York City for American fashion icon Adrienne Vittadini and for the luxury brand Andrew Marc, where she experienced the world of fashion and design. She also ran her own soft home furnishings business before she began a successful interior design business and still works with clients who love her style and aesthetic. In 2008, she opened an art studio in the GoggleWorks Center for Arts in Reading, PA, featuring her artwork and paintings until she moved her entire operation to a private design studio in Wyomissing. Stephanie founded HSFT to share her passion for finding the joy in life. She started with a t-shirt and those four words her father always said and has since created mindset and a philosophy that connects with her customers. It's the beauty of that connection with people that inspires her to keep sharing the message. "Those four words my father said have shaped my life. It's a mindset and a way of life."  In this episode, we discuss: The Moment of Clarity What happens after the aha moment How to formulate a doable plan The importance of research in building a brand How building a business is like going through an MBA program Learning to break things down to get things done How your network can help you build a business How to master the “ask” without feeling stupid Being okay not knowing, failing, and people telling you no The freedom of not having to follow the rules Some of the biggest challenges in building a business How to take advantage of momentum to move things forward Know when to pause and take a breath The lasting impact of your brand hitting one person at a time The right canvas for your messaging

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Every month Brad Weisman, along with Susan McFadden and Mark Chaknos, will tell all about what they see and hear in the Real Estate Market.  Brad, Susan and Mark are the owners of Keller Williams Platinum Realty in Wyomissing, PA.  If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, you will want to listen to this show every month.  Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast!

National Radio Day is tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, so if you want to post something on social media, tag us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok. We won’t be on the air tomorrow, but we want to see what you’ve got! Miquel at Store 3804 in Randallstown, Maryland, called in to be our Associate Caller of the Day with a shoutout for his whole store. How do you say pecan pie? Pee-can or pe-kahn? We have a social media shoutout for Toya, Melissa and Becky at Store 1670 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, who are celebrating anniversaries this year. They have a combined 50 years of experience together! And, Beth brings a brand-new segment today she’s calling “Remember When?” Like, remember when you could hang up the phone angrily? Iyube and Beth join Antonio in the studio with more associate shoutouts, news and maybe the fastest Insta Rewind winner ever. Izabel from Store 1298 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, deserves a shoutout (Hey YA!) just for having us on speed dial. Listen now to hear it all on a Rollback Wednesday.

On episode 70 of DearRDG, Marquise and Bri focus on the case surrounding Stanley at the Walmart in Wyomissing. They discuss the nuances of the case. They are also joined by So Happy Co, which is on the mission to spread happiness to our hometown through their clothing brand. Look into "Good Trouble" to learn more about John Lewis. C.T. Vivian is another person to look up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so_happyco/ Website: https://sohappyshop.com/ Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

Happy Friday! This week the gang gets together to taste some delicious beers from Chatty Monks Brewing Company. A local favorite of ours, Chatty Monks is located on the hip West Reading Street of Penn Ave, right in the heart of Berks County. Chatty Monks offers a rotating tap of fresh new beers regularly as well as a tasty menu with many options. Their brewery on Penn Ave provides a nice welcoming cozy place to relax, enjoy a meal and try out some of their many brews. Beers are available on location or to go in crowlers or growler fills.From their website, Chatty Monks gives a little history of how they came to be: "It all started with Joe & Rob. Nearly every weekend, there they were, tasting every craft beer under the sun, along with a pint or twenty under the moon. And then they heard the calling from the sky (or perhaps from their empty glasses): “brew, and ye shall be blessed.” Not ones to ignore such powerful signs, they quickly set to work in their Beer Bunker (others might call it a kitchen), concocting their own tasty Belgian style ales.By July of 2013, the Chatty Monks were receiving an abundance of requests to open a tasting room in the Wyomissing area. While this appeared to be quite a daunting task, they took the challenge upon themselves and, not surprisingly, owned it like the Chatty Monk Brethren that they are."For us, Chatty Monks is a hometown favorite and we highly suggest checking them out. If you're ever in the Reading area and need a place to locally support, Chatty Monks is near the top of the list of places to go to. Let us know if you check them out or have been there before! We would love to hear what you think!Chatty Monk's website - LinkSupport the show (http://keystoneeats.com)

Dr. Brudereck was born and raised in Sinking Spring, PA. Dr. Brudereck earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree in Audiology from Towson University, and a Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University. In 2008, she was one of sixteen audiologists chosen nationally to attend the inaugural Future Leaders of Audiology Conference. Dr. Brudereck specializes in adult diagnostic and rehabilitation and tinnitus evaluation and treatment. Dr. Brudereck has presented on a local, state, and national level on topics relating to audiology. She is a former adjunct professor in audiology for West Chester University and Salus University. Dr. Brudereck is a past-chair of the Board of Governors of the American Board of Audiology and a past-president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology. She is a former trustee for the American Academy of Audiology Foundation. In her spare time, Dr. Brudereck lives in Wyomissing with her husband, 3 children, and 2 dogs.

There are approximately 8.5 million adults living in the United States with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD).1 During this PsychU presentation, the speakers describe the impact of drugs of abuse on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) symptomatology, discuss how phases of recovery can impact MDD, and identify considerations for treatment of comorbid SUD and MDD. Featuring: • Robin Nelson, MD Psychiatrist, DGR Comprehensive Behavioral Health, LLC • Roueen Rafeyan, MD Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer for Gateway Foundation Addiction Treatment Centers 1Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2017. https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2017-nsduh-annual-national-report. September 2018. Accessed March 14, 2019. Robin Nelson, MD, is the Former PsychU Major Depressive Disorder Section Advisor, a psychiatrist at DGR Comprehensive Behavioral Health LLC in Wyomissing, PA, and an attending psychiatrist at the Caron Foundation Treatment Center in Wernersville, PA. Dr. Nelson received his MD from Duke University’s School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Duke University’s Psychiatric Residency Education Program. Dr. Nelson is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Roueen Rafeyan, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer for Gateway Foundation Addiction Treatment Centers and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. Dr. Rafeyan was identified as the Top Psychiatrist in the Nation by Consumer Reports in 2007. He is also a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and American Society of Addiction. Dr. Rafeyan earned his MD at Istanbul University in Turkey and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Speakers are paid consultants to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.

John Monteleone (in his own words): My personal training and exercise prescription are designed specifically to accomplish my clients’ health and fitness goals. I specialize in functional training, core strengthening, injury prevention, and weight loss management. My exercise prescriptions are created within the ACSM and NSCA guidelines for clients looking to improve overall quality of … Continue reading John Monteleone, CSCS, CSPS, EP-C, TPI-Certified- Wyomissing Fitness and Training →

This week, we’re putting more truth on the wheel. First, Mark talks to Mark Galli, who until recently was the editor in chief of evangelical magazine Christianity Today. Just before retiring he published a highly controversial editorial arguing that President Trump should be removed from office. He describes the fallout from the article, and shares his thoughts about where evangelical Christians stand politically and culturally today. Then we welcome back film critic Jordan Hoffman, who tells us about the Jewish films, actors, and directors to look out for at this Sunday’s Academy Awards, and gives us his Oscars predictions. Let us know what you think of the show! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us on tour! Feb. 6 – Scotch Plains, New Jersey: Book talk with Stephanie Feb. 9 – Wyomissing, Pennsylvania: Book talk with Mark Feb. 11– New York City: Stephanie moderating Q&A following ‘Latter Day Jew’ screening Feb. 20 –New York City: Stephanie in conversation with authors Goldie Goldbloom and Abby Chava Stein Feb. 26 – Naples, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Mark March 6 – Amherst, Massachusetts: Stephanie @ Yiddish Book Center March 12 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel March 17 – Long Island, New York: Book talk with Stephanie March 19 – Virginia Beach, Virginia: Unorthodox live show Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: Send your kids to a Jewish camp this summer! More than 180,000 campers and college-age counselors use the Foundation for Jewish Camp website to find their camp every summer. Go to one happycamper.org/unorthodox and find the right camp for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Mike Bloomberg are leaning into their Jewishness (see here and here), and we’re here to analyze their efforts. Our Jewish guest is Andrew Rehfeld, the new president of Hebrew Union College, the Reform movement’s rabbinic and educational training ground. He tells us how the institution is adapting to face the challenges of the 21st century, targeting three areas: strengthening Jewish education, Jewish engagement, and Jewish identity; as he puts it, “the knowing, the doing, and the being of Jewish.” He also explains the history and theology of Reform Judaism, and shares where he sees the movement today and going forward. Our Gentile of the Week is Ed Gaskin, a devout Christian who started attending Shabbat services following the Tree of Life shooting in October 2018, to show solidarity with the Jewish community. He’s attended all but four weekly Shabbat services since. He tells us what he’s learned from a year at Temple Beth Elohim in Boston, as well as some of the questions he’s received about his undertaking, both from Jewish congregants and his Christian friends. Let us know what you think of the show: Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us on tour! Feb. 6 – Scotch Plains, NJ: Book talk with Stephanie Feb. 9 – Wyomissing, PA: Book talk with Mark Feb. 11– New York, NY: Stephanie moderating Q&A following ‘Latter Day Jew’ screening Feb. 20 –New York, NY: Stephanie in conversation with authors Goldie Goldbloom and Abby Chava Stein Feb. 26 – Naples, FL: Book talk with Stephanie and Mark March 6 – Amherst, MA: Stephanie @ Yiddish Book Center March 12 – Boca Raton, FL: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel March 17 – Long Island, NY: Book talk with Stephanie March 19 – Virginia Beach, VA: Unorthodox live show Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: “Those Who Were There” is a podcast presented by the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University. The Fortunoff Archive holds more than 4,400 testimonies recorded in over a dozen countries, and the first season of the podcast features 10 episodes drawn from the archive. In every episode, a survivor or witness shares their own story. For more visit fortunoff.library.yale.edu/podcast The Yiddish Book Center’s Great Jewish Books Summer Program brings rising high school juniors and seniors together to read and discuss modern Jewish literature, study with outstanding professors, and meet published authors. Every participant receives a scholarship for the full cost of tuition, room, board, books, and special events. Learn more and apply at www.yiddishbookcenter.org/greatjewishbooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we learn how to complain better. Our first guest is Amy Fish, the ombudsman for Concordia University in Montreal and the author of I Wanted Fries with That: How to Ask for What You Want and Get What You Need. She tells us what she learned working as “chief complaints officer” for a university (and before that a Jewish nursing home!), and shares a few simple tricks to help us all better ask for what we want—and get it. Then, Mark sits down with Carolyn Karcher, professor emerita at Temple University and the editor of Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism, a collection featuring 40 rabbis, activists, and writers. She explains how she came to oppose Zionism, and how she sees anti-Zionism functioning within the Jewish community today. Let us know what you think of the show: email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us on tour! Jan 26 – New York: Stephanie in conversation with David G. Marwell, author of Mengele: Unmasking the Angel of Death Feb. 6 – Scotch Plains, New Jersey: Book talk with Stephanie Feb. 9 – Wyomissing, Pennsylvania: Book talk with Mark Feb. 26 – Naples, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Mark March 12 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel Copies of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia will be sold and signed at each event. Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here This episode is sponsored by a new podcast called Those Who Were There, presented by the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University. The Fortunoff Archive holds more than 4,400 testimonies recorded in over a dozen countries, and the first season of the podcast features 10 episodes drawn from the archive. In every episode, a survivor or witness shares their own story. For more visit http://fortunoff.library.yale.edu/podcast This episode is also sponsored by Harry's. New customers get $5 off any shave set with a 5-blade razor, weighted handle, foaming shave gel with aloe, and a travel cover when they go to Harrys.com/UNORTHODOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Unorthodox: Three Jews, infinite opinions. First, Mark sits down with Yiscah Smith, a Jewish educator, spiritual activist, and author. Yiscah discussed her journey as a trans woman and teacher of Torah; her documentary, I Was Not Born a Mistake will be shown at the New York Jewish Film Festival on Tuesday, January 21. More info here. Our next guest is Danny Dayan, Israel’s Consul General in New York. Liel spoke with him about the communities he’s prioritized outreach to, the challenge he faces in getting Israeli and American Jews to understand each other, and his solutions to that challenge. And finally, Mark speaks with Dr. Carol Gilligan, feminist activist and NYU professor, about anti-Semitism and the Women’s March, which takes place this weekend across the country. Let us know what you think of the show: email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us on tour! Jan. 8, 2020 – Westport, Connecticut: Book talk with Mark and Liel Jan. 10, 2020 — Fountain Valley, CA: Book talk with Stephanie Feb. 6, 2020 – Scotch Plains, New Jersey: Book talk with Stephanie & Liel Feb. 9, 2020 – Wyomissing, Pennsylvania: Book talk with Mark and Liel Feb. 26, 2020 – Naples, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Mark March 12, 2020 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel Copies of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia will be sold and signed at each event. Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here Do you know a high school student who wants to deepen their engagement with Judaism? Nominate them today for the Maimonides Scholars Program, where they’ll debate and discuss Jewish thought, Zionism, philosophy, and politics at Yale University over two weeks in the summer of 2020. The application closes on January 27, so nominate a student today at maimonidesscholars.org/Unorthodox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re starting 2020 with our favorite combo: Talmud and food. First, Adam Kirsch reflects on completing the seven-year cycle of Daf Yomi, the practice of reading one page of Talmud each day, which he chronicled in a column for Tablet. He tells us what he learned as a reader and literary critic from this intense textual undertaking, plus how his life has changed in the seven years since he started. He also makes the case that more Jews should take on Daf Yomi, if only to better understand what our ancestors were up to, and offers some tips for beginners. Then we sit down with the Seattle-based food writer and podcaster Rachel Belle, host of “Your Last Meal.” She tells us about asking people like Isaac Mizrahi, Rainn Wilson, and William Shatner what their last meal on earth would be, and dishes about how food ties into her Jewish identity. Then she asks the hosts what their last meals would be, in a beshert-cross-podcast segment airing on her show as well. Let us know what you think of the show: email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us on tour! Jan. 8, 2020 – Westport, Connecticut: Book talk with Mark and Liel Jan. 10, 2020 — Fountain Valley, CA: Book talk with Stephanie Feb. 6, 2020 – Scotch Plains, New Jersey: Book talk with Stephanie & Liel Feb. 9, 2020 – Wyomissing, Pennsylvania: Book talk with Mark and Liel Feb. 26, 2020 – Naples, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Mark March 12, 2020 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel Copies of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia will be sold and signed at each event. Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: Do you know a high school student who wants to deepen theirengagement with Judaism? Nominate them for the Maimonides Scholars Program, where they’ll debate and discuss Jewish thought, Zionism, philosophy, and politics at Yale University over two weeks in the summer of 2020. The application closes on January 27, so nominate a student today at maimonidesscholars.org/Unorthodox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re coming to you live from Denver’s JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center as part of the 12th annual Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies, and Music Festival. Our Jewish guest is Sue Salinger, director of the Denver region of Hazon, the environmental organization working to strengthen Jewish life and contribute to a more environmentally sustainable world. She tells us what Jewish tradition teaches us about farming and sustainability, what makes Denver’s Jewish community unique, and why Judaism calls us to act against climate change. Our Gentile of the week is Michael Johnston, a teacher and politician who served as the Colorado State Senator from the 33rd district from 2009 to 2017, and is currently a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2020. He tells us about the culture shock of leaving Vail, CO to attend Yale University, explains how his work as a teacher got him interested in politics, and weighs in on the 2020 Democratic primary. And finally, a musical tribute on the eve of Leonard Cohen’s third yahrzeit from Eve Ilsen, a storyteller, singer, and psychotherapist. She was ordained as a rabbinic pastor of the Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal, by her late husband, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. Let us know what you think of the show: email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us on tour! Dec. 19 – St. Louis: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel Jan. 8, 2020 – Westport, Connecticut: Book talk with Mark and Liel Jan. 10, 2020 — Fountain Valley, CA: Book talk with Stephanie Feb. 6, 2020 – Scotch Plains, New Jersey: Book talk with Stephanie & Liel Feb. 9, 2020 – Wyomissing, Pennsylvania: Book talk with Mark and Liel Feb. 26, 2020 – Naples, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Mark March 12, 2020 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel Copies of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia will be sold and signed at each event. Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: Sony Pictures Classics presents The Song of Names, a new film from Francois Girard starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen, and featuring a score by two-time Academy Award winner Howard Shore. When a Jewish music prodigy disappears, a childhood friend starts an obsessive search that spans over two continents and a half century. The Song of Names opens in New York and Los Angeles on December 25th and comes to a theatre near you this January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York-area listeners: Enter to win a spot at our first-ever Unorthodox Shabbat dinner, January 3rd at the Freehand New York. This week on Unorthodox, we’re getting into the Hanukkah spirit.  But first, a discussion of the terrifying anti-Semitic shooting at a Jersey City kosher market that killed four people. Then, Rabbi Ari Lamm explains the real story of Hanukkah, which is less about oil and miracles and more about Jews battling each other over assimilation. And since the holiday season is synonymous with movies, we talk to Clive Owen and Howard Shore, the star and composer of The Song of Names, which opens in theaters on Christmas. The film, based on the novel of the same name by Norman Lebrecht, features Owen as a Hasidic violin prodigy. We also chat with Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange, NJ, about how he incorporates the latest technology into his work. Let us know what you think of the show: email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us on tour! December 19 – St. Louis: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel January 8, 2020 – Westport, Connecticut: Book talk with Mark and Liel February 6, 2020 – Scotch Plains, New Jersey: Book talk with Stephanie & Liel February 9, 2020 – Wyomissing, Pennsylvania: Book talk with Mark and Liel February 26, 2020 – Naples, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Mark March 12, 2020 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel Copies of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia will be sold and signed at each event. Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: Hebrew College’s vibrant and pluralistic community trains aspiring rabbis, cantors, and educational leaders. Learn more at hebrewcollege.edu/explore. Applications for Fall 2020 are due January 15, 2020. Adeena Sussman’s cookbook Sababa shares the vibrant flavors of Israeli home cooking, and makes a great Hanukkah gift for the foodie in your life. Get a copy of Sababa online or at your favorite bookstore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Unorthodox, we’re very literally all over the place. First, we bring you News of the Jews from our live show earlier this week at the Valley of the Sun JCC in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona. Then we call Wall Street Journal reporter Louise Radnofsky to figure out why so many figure skaters perform to the Schindler’s List theme song. Stephanie sits down with Sarah Hurwitz, a former speechwriter for Michelle Obama and the author of the new book Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life—in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There). She tells us about rediscovering and embracing Judaism while working in the White House, how she’s using the skills she honed as a speechwriter to make Judaism more accessible, and the advice she has for people who want to make Jewish practice a bigger part of their life but aren’t sure how to do so. Our Gentile of the Week is Jackson Crawford, a professor of Old Norse mythology, who chatted with Mark while we were in Denver last month. He tells us about translating Norse poetry, bringing an ancient world to life through his YouTube channel, and the strange conspiracy theories circulating about him on the internet. Let us know what you think of the show! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us on tour! December 15 – New Haven, Connecticut: Brunch and book talk with all three hosts December 19 – St. Louis: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel January 8, 2020 – Westport, Connecticut: Book talk with Mark and Liel February 6, 2020 – Scotch Plains, NJ: Book talk with Stephanie & Liel February 9, 2020 – Wyomissing, PA: Book talk with Mark and Liel February 26, 2020 – Naples, FL: Book talk with Stephanie and Mark March 12, 2020 – Boca Raton, FL: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel Copies of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia will be sold and signed at each event. Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: Soom Foods makes delicious tahini products that are dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and certified kosher. Try the pantry sampler, which includes their tahini, chocolate sweet tahini halva spread, and silan date syrup. Head to soomfoods.com and use code UNORTHODOX to get 15 percent off your order.Adeena Sussman’s cookbook Sababa shares the vibrant flavors of Israeli home cooking, and makes a great Hanukkah gift for the foodie in your life. Get a copy of Sababa online or at your favorite bookstoreHarry’s limited-edition holiday sets are the perfect gift this season. Get $5 off any shave set when you go to Harrys.com/UNORTHODOX. (Free shipping through Dec. 16.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born and raised in Shillington Pennsylvania, Dr. Moss received his bachelor’s degree in education, and taught high school emotional support/special education prior to receiving his doctor of chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta GA. "I made the decision to attend chiropractic school after experiencing complete resolution of debilitating anxiety and panic attacks" says Dr. Moss. After seeking treatment from multiple doctors, receiving multiple medications, with little help and little success, he met a chiropractor that taught him what chiropractic is, and how the body can heal naturally with a high functioning nerve system. Dr. Moss has taught and trained chiropractors and chiropractic students in Upper Cervical Chiropractic throughout the country and around the world. He established Keystone Specific Chiropractic Center in Wyomissing, PA in 2014, followed by his 2nd Keystone Specific, the first Upper Cervical Chiropractic office in Barcelona Spain in 2017.

Born and raised in Shillington Pennsylvania, Dr. Moss received his bachelor’s degree in education, and taught high school emotional support/special education prior to receiving his doctor of chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta GA. "I made the decision to attend chiropractic school after experiencing complete resolution of debilitating anxiety and panic attacks" says Dr. Moss. After seeking treatment from multiple doctors, receiving multiple medications, with little help and little success, he met a chiropractor that taught him what chiropractic is, and how the body can heal naturally with a high functioning nerve system. Dr. Moss has taught and trained chiropractors and chiropractic students in Upper Cervical Chiropractic throughout the country and around the world. He established Keystone Specific Chiropractic Center in Wyomissing, PA in 2014, followed by his 2nd Keystone Specific, the first Upper Cervical Chiropractic office in Barcelona Spain in 2017.

Historien om en countrystjärnas väg till total popdominans. I december 1989 föds en flicka i Wyomissing, USA. Under uppväxten har hon en dröm som inte går hem hos hennes jämnåriga kamrater - en dröm om stålsträngade gitarrer och smäktande ballader. Den unga tjejen heter Taylor Swift och hennes önskan är att få spela och sjunga countrymusik.  P3 Musikdokumentär handlar om hur Taylor övertalar sina föräldrar att flytta till Nashville, countryns huvudstad. Om ensamheten i skolan, skvallerpressens intresse för hennes relationer och ett avbrutet tacktal som får hela världen att häpna. Men det är också en berättelse om genrebytet från country till pop och Taylors relation till sina "swifties" - fansen som troget följer sin idol genom mediestormar och hjärtesorg. En dokumentär av Pontus Andersson & Vendela Lundberg Producent: Axel Winqvist Exekutiv Producent: Ulla Svensson Tekniker: Fredrik Nilsson Programmet är ett en produktion från Tredje Statsmakten Media. Ljudklippen i dokumentären är hämtade från P3 Din Gata, SVT Skavlan, The Ellen Show, ABC News, The Inside Edition från NBC, Grammypro.com och Recording Academy, MTV Video Music Awards 2009, Entertainment Tonight, CNN, The View, PBS 39, HUB TV, The Paul O'Grady Show i ITV, INC Magazine, Larry King Now, Radiostationen US 99, Sirius XM, Taylors Swifts Myspace och Youtubekanal, Country Music Television, The Today Show från NBC, Clevver News, TMZ, Watch What happens live, Taylor Swift Secret Sessions 1989, TV4 Nyhetsmorgon, Splash TV, Keeping Up With The Kardashians från Amerikanska E! och australiensiska Today FM.

The joys of retail in capitalism.  Are your parents friends with your friends?  It could happen. TSBS Action of the Week: Fight the Tax Bill (adapted from a Facebook post via Amber Smock) PLEASE: If you live in one of the district below, CALL these key House members and leave messages on their voicemails as follows: “Hi, my name is _____ and I am calling to ask you to say NO to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It will take money away from people with disabilities and the support we need, drive up the deficit, and put more people in poverty.” If you have family or friends or colleagues in those districts, please ask them to call. Big thanks to Claire Page Reinhardt & Dave Sutliff-Atias for collecting these phone numbers. KEY HOUSE MEMBERS (DC and district offices) California: Tom McClintock DC: (202) 225-2511 Roseville: (916) 786-5560 Jeff Denham DC: (202) 225-4540 Modesto: (209) 579-5458 David Valadao DC: (202) 225-4695 Hanford: (559) 582-5526 Bakersfield: (661) 864-7736 Steve Knight DC: (202) 225-1956 ANTELOPE VALLEY OFFICE (661) 441-0320 SANTA CLARITA VALLEY OFFICE (661) 255-5630 SIMI VALLEY OFFICE (805) 581-7130 Ed Royce DC: (202) 225-4111 Orange County: (714) 255-0101 LA County (626) 964-5123 San Bernardino County (909) 420-0010 Mimi Walters DC: (202) 225-5611 Irvine: (956) 263-8703 Dana Rohrabacher DC: (202) 225-2415 Huntington Beach: (714) 960-6483 Darrell Issa DC: 202.225.3906 Vista: 760.599.5000 Dana Point: 949.281.2449 Colorado Mike Coffman DC: 202.225.7882 Aurora: 720.748.7514 Florida Carlos Curbelo DC: (202) 225-2778 Miami: (305) 222-0160 Ileana Ros-Lehtinen DC: (202) 225-3931 Miami: (305) 668-2285 Iowa Rod Blum DC: (202) 225-2911 Cedar Rapids (319) 364-2288 Dubuque (563) 557-7789 North Carolina Walter Jones DC: 202-225-3415 Greenville 252-931-1003 Havelock 252-931-1003 Jacksonville 252-565-6846 New Jersey Frank LoBiondo DC: (202) 225-6572 Mays Landing: (609) 625-5008 Chris Smith DC: (202) 225-3765 Freehold (732) 780-3035 Plumsted (609) 286-2571 Hamilton (609) 585-7878 Leonard Lance DC: (202) 225-5361 Flemington (908) 788-6900 Westfield (908) 518-7733 Rodney Frelinghuysen DC: (202) 225-5034 Morristown: (973) 984-0711 New York Chris Collins DC: (202) 225-5265 Geneseo: (585) 519-4002 Lancaster: (716) 634-2324 Tom Reed DC:  (202) 225-3161 Corning:  (607) 654-7566 Geneva:  (315) 759-5229 Lee Zeldin DC: (202) 225-3826 Patchogue (202) 225-3826 Peter King DC: (202) 225-7896 Massapequa Park: (516) 541-4225 Dan Donovan DC: (202) 225-3371 Brooklyn 718-630-5277 Staten Island 718-351-1062 John Faso DC: (202) 225-5614 Delhi (607) 746-9537 Kinderhook (518) 610-8133 Kingston (845) 514-2322 Elise Stefanik DC: (202) 225-4611 Glens Falls (518) 743-0964 Plattsburgh (518) 561-2324 Watertown (315) 782-3150 Claudia Tenney DC: 202-225-3665 Binghamton 607-723-3581 New Hartford 315-732-0713 John Katko DC: (202) 225-3701 Auburn (315) 253-4068 Lyons 315-253-4068 Oswego 315-423-5657 Syracuse (315) 423-5657 Ohio Michael Turner DC: (202) 225-6465 Dayton (937) 225-2843 David Joyce DC: (202) 225-3307 Painesville (440) 352-3939 Twinsburg (330) 357-4139 Pennsylvania Ryan Costello DC: (202) 225-4315 West Chester (610) 696-2982 Wyomissing (610) 376-7630 Brian Fitzpatrick DC: (202) 225-4276 Langhorne (215) 579-8102 Charlie Dent DC: 202-225-6411 Lehigh Valley (610) 770-3490 Berks (610) 562-4281 Dauphin (717) 533-3959 Lebanon (717) 867-1026 Texas Will Hurd DC: (202) 225-4511 Del Rio 830-422-2040 Eagle Pass 210-784-5023 Fort Stockton (210) 245-1548 San Antonio North (210) 921-3130 San Antonio South (210) 784-5023 Socorro 915-235-6421 Virginia Barbara Comstock DC: (202) 225-5136 Loudon County (703) 404-6903 Shenandoah Valley (540) 773-3600 Washington Jaime Herrera Buetler DC: (202) 225-3536 Vancouver: (360) 695-6292 Dave Reichert (202) 225-7761 Issaquah (425) 677-7414 or (877) 920-9208 Wenatchee (509)885-6615 Music Buffy Sainte-Marie - The War Racket Indigeneous - You Broke It, You Bought It Derek Herriott and the Crystallites - Message From The Black Man Boubacar Traore - Badialo

Reading Fightin Phils pitcher Tommy Bergjans shares with Zeke how he has made an unlikely journey from Division III to a pro career. He had no aspirations of playing pro ball coming out of high school. With a fastball that topped out at 84 mph, one of the few college recruiting letters he received came from Haverford College and he accepted. It turns out the Division III school was more than that. It became a launching pad for one of the greatest careers ever in the Centennial Conference and has led to an unlikely journey into professional baseball. Bergjans landed in the Phillies organization late last summer as part of the package offered by the Dodgers in exchange for catcher Carlos Ruiz. At Haverford Bergjans' velocity increased to the mid-90s and as a senior, he averaged 14.84 strikeouts per nine innings -- the best rate in the NCAA across all levels. He posted a 1.07 ERA, was named a D3baseball.com All-American for the second straight year and Centennial Conference Pitcher of the Year for the third straight time. He set program career records for ERA (1.69), strikeouts (374, in 282 2/3 innings) and wins (27). He became just the third player in school history to be drafted when the Dodgers took him in the eighth round; he was signed by Dodgers scout Rich DeLucia, the former big league pitcher and Wyomissing star. Bergjans spent the first two months of this season pitching in extended spring training after developing forearm and elbow tightness late in spring training. He has a lot of movement on his pitches, especially a spike curveball that breaks sharply like a slider.

The faith based community – more specifically – churches, have a long standing history of providing space to community based groups in an effort to allow individuals representative of different backgrounds, groups, and interests to meet, fellowship and help one another. So, when Common Ground Ministries got started in 2009 within the structure and framework of Atonement Lutheran Church, it appeared to be a perfect fit. Speaking with Tom Scornavacchi, he states Common ground Ministries provides educational speaker series, fellowship opportunities, safe space, as well as referral and support for individuals new to recovery and beyond. Common Ground Ministries are currently in two locations – Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing and Holy Trinity Church in Reading. Tom says the work he enjoys the work he does and finds it to be incredibly miraculous in energizing ways.

Kelly Garrity-Haldeman shares her courageous and inspiring story with Zeke about a car accident that almost killed her but ultimately gave her a new life. She tells Zeke that she was a non-runner nine years ago when the accident happened. And now she recently ran the Berlin Marathon, the third of six races that make up the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Garrity-Haldeman tells Zeke how she battled through a lengthy rehab and deep sense of loss to find a passion for running. Garrity-Haldeman tells Zeke that she has her sights set onTokyo next year. She is not an elite runner, and she typically must rely on a random lottery or a charity slot to land a race bib. She's pushing herself for IM ABLE, the Wyomissing-based nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities increase their fitness levels. In 2015, she ran the Chicago Marathon and dedicated her IM ABLE fundraising to Ryan Noyes. The then-4-year-old Lebanon County boy wanted a bike to help him stay active despite some muscle limitations caused by spine bifida. Noyes got his bike last year, and sometimes rides alongside Kelly on training runs. Kelly, who also has run the New York Marathon, has raised about $5,000 for IM ABLE. Garrity-Haldeman tells Zeke that she hopes to complete the other two international marathons over the next two years, and then earn her Abbott six-star certificate at the Boston Marathon. Her running accomplishments are amazing especially considering she has no peripheral vision in her left eye and occasional gait problems connected to the car accident in 2007.

Wyomissing head football coach Bob Wolfrum shares with Zeke his story of sustaining excellence over a lengthy career. Wolfrum is entering his 30th season as the Spartans' head coach. "My dad was a coach, my son is also a coach," Wolfrum tells Zeke. "I couldn't imagine doing anything else." Wolfrum is the winningest coach in Berks County history. He has 274 wins, seven district titles and a PIAA 2A state championship in 2012, a team that went 16-0. "The stability of our staff is the No. 1 thing that helps our team maintain consistency," Wolfrum tells Zeke. "From the youth leagues to high school we are all using the same language." Wolfrum tells Zeke about last year's outstanding Wyomissing team, which won the Berks Section 2 title at 6-0 and was 12-0 before getting beat by Berks Catholic 34-6 in the District 3-AA title game -- just three weeks after beating BC 34-28. "It's tough to beat a good team twice because the losing team the first time really gets up for it," Wolfrum tells Zeke. Spartans quarterback Charlie Tonneslan was Berks' most efficient passer, with a 66 percent completion rate and 19 TDs in just 100 attempts. Running backs Christian Martir and Brandon Westwood each topped 1,000 yards and combined for 25 touchdowns. Each matched the school record by scoring five TDs in a game. "I find that kids are the same, they want to win," Wolfrum explains. "If you can get them to buy in -- and that just doesn't happen -- you have to work hard. Fortunately, our seniors help the younger kids. One of the biggest things with winning is your kids expect to win. The bottom line is our blocking, the angle blocking. We do this because we are a small school. It gives us a chance to beat teams that are bigger and stronger." Wolfrum discusses with Zeke Wyomissing rivalry with Berks Catholic. Over the past four seasons, either the Saints or the Spartans has earned a District 3-AA championship; the last two they've played each other for it. These two programs have continued to one-up each other. Over the past two seasons, they have combined to go 49-6 -- 45-2 against outside competition. "A lot of our kids and their kids know each other from the neighborhood and really get up for that game," Wolfrum explains. Wolfrum shares with Zeke his hopes for the upcoming season and also discusses the PIAA restructuring into six football classes, with Berks Catholic now in Class 4 and Wyomissing in Class 3 -- meaning the two rivals no longer will have district duels. "This season will be a rebuilding year for us,” he says. "We have very few starters back. As for the playoffs, now we only have to play Berks Catholic once."

Berks Catholic head football coach Rick Keeley shares with Zeke his story of sustaining excellence over a lengthy career. Keeley is entering his 31st season. He coached Holy Name for many years before the school merged with Central Catholic and he also was the head coach at Hamburg. Keeley tells Zeke that he "does it one day at a time. I mingle with the kids, talk with the coaches and enjoy every minute of it. You can't get caught up in wins and losses. You know you have kids out there you are molding into young adults." Keeley tells Zeke about last year's outstanding Saints team, which went 12-2 and beat Backyard Brawl rival Wyomissing to win the District 3-AA championship. The Saints were the highest-scoring team in Berks history, their 44.5 scoring average eclipsing Reading High's 2001 mark of 43.5. The Saints were No. 1 in Berks in total offense and set a Berks record by averaging 354 rushing yards per game -- nearly 20 yards more than Reading High's 2000 record. They won their regular season games by an average of 32.3 points -- seventh-highest in Berks history. BC became the first Berks team to have brothers -- Isaac and Cooper Lutz -- each rush for 1,000 yards in the same season. The Saints came within a couple of carries of having three 1,000-yard rushers; Marcus Wilson finished with 946. "The key to our success was our offense,” Keeley explains. “We run a misdirection offense. We were fortunate last year to have three backs that if you give them 5 yards, they'll get 50." Keeley discusses with Zeke Berks Catholic's rivalry with Wyomissing. The Spartans won Berks Section 2 last season by beating Berks Catholic but had their 12-0 season ended by the Saints in the district title game. Over the past four seasons, either the Saints or the Spartans has earned a District 3-AA championship; the last two they've played each other for it. Following the script from the previous season, when Wyomissing avenged a loss in the Backyard Brawl by beating BC for the district title, the Saints put together their best game of the season to take out the Spartans 34-6 -- just three weeks after losing to them 34-28. These two programs have continued to one-up each other. Over the past two seasons, they have combined to go 49-6 -- 45-2 against outside competition. "Our kids play their best games against Wyomissing; Wyomissing kids play their best games against us," the Berks Catholic coach tells Zeke. "We both have exceptional staffs who buy into what they are doing every day." Keeley shares with Zeke his hopes for the upcoming season and also discusses the PIAA restructuring into six football classes, with Berks Catholic now in Class 4 and Wyomissing in Class 3 -- meaning the two rivals no longer will have district duals. "We upped our schedule this year," Keeley shares with Zeke. "It will be tougher to win all those non-league games. We can play any of the good teams right now, but we can't play them back to back because of depth. As for the new playoff structure, I don't worry about that too much but it does mean that it will be one less time we have to play Wyomissing."

Southern Sense is a show of conservative talk on news and events, with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis as host and Curtis "CS" Bennett, co-host.  Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.com, become a member and follow us here and on Facebook. Guest: Ed Chastka  "I wanted to be a psychiatrist, it seemed to me the most fascinating branch of medicine. I completed my psychiatric residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and opened a private practice in psychiatry in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania in 1992. The study of medicine is a lifelong pursuit and I have studied psychotherapy with the American College of Orgonomy for 24 years. It was there that I met Dr. Charles Konia whose books piqued my interest in the study of how individual character influences political behavior. I organized and help teach the first course in socio-political orgonomy using Dr. Konia's book,Neither Left nor Right: Preventing America's Decline into Socialismas a text." Dedication: Columbus, Ohio Police SWAT Officer Steven M. Smith died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, two days after being shot in the head.

Southern Sense is a show of conservative talk on news and events, with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis as host and Curtis "CS" Bennett, co-host.  Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey!Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.com, become a member and follow us here and on Facebook.Guest: Ed Chastka  "I wanted to be a psychiatrist, it seemed to me the most fascinating branch of medicine. I completed my psychiatric residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and opened a private practice in psychiatry in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania in 1992. The study of medicine is a lifelong pursuit and I have studied psychotherapy with the American College of Orgonomy for 24 years. It was there that I met Dr. Charles Konia whose books piqued my interest in the study of how individual character influences political behavior. I organized and help teach the first course in socio-political orgonomy using Dr. Konia’s book,Neither Left nor Right: Preventing America’s Decline into Socialismas a text."Dedication: Columbus, Ohio Police SWAT Officer Steven M. Smith died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, two days after being shot in the head.

Marsha Baron began Dosie Dough as a stand at the Shillington Farmers Market in 1988 and specialized in hard-to-find European style breads and delicious homemade baked goods. Dosie Dough has carried this tradition forward as the have grown out of the market and expanded into two great locations in the communities of Wyomissing and Lititz, PA. Marsha talks to Ellen Horan about the highs and a bit of the challenges of growing her small business!

"Top 10 tips for developing a fully appropriate IEP or Section 504 plan" 504- What Parents Need to Know Dennis C. McAndrews, Esquire, has worked for over thirty  years in the public and private sectors in several roles in the fields of estate planning and disability law. He is the founder and managing partner of McAndrews Law Offices, P.C., an eighteen-attorney law firm with offices in Berwyn, Scranton, Wyomissing, Wilmington Delaware, and Washington D.C., which regularly represents individuals and their families in a variety of areas, including estate planning/administration, special education matters, special needs trusts, elder law, abuse of vulnerable persons, guardianships, right-to-treatment cases, and injury cases.  He frequently acts as a consultant to other public and private attorneys with regard to estate planning/administration, disability and special education issues.  The firm also consults with higher education agencies and corporate entities regarding policies designed to protect consumers, employees and stakeholders.

Fresh blintzes, bagels and lox, knishes, chicken matzo ball soup, apple cake and ruggalah...shall I go on? We know where we'll be on Sunday, November 2nd. Join us! Amanda and Barbara members of Wyomissing's Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, talk about what sells out, what to eat and take out at the annual festival. Theatre, songs, stories, synagog tours are among other events. www.ohebsholom.org Special guest co-host Nan Reinert joins in for this episode.

Fresh blintzes, bagels and lox, knishes, chicken matzo ball soup, apple cake and ruggalah...shall I go on? We know where we'll be on Sunday, November 2nd. Join us! Amanda and Barbara members of Wyomissing's Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, talk about what sells out, what to eat and take out at the annual festival. Theatre, songs, stories, synagog tours are among other events. www.ohebsholom.org Special guest co-host Nan Reinert joins in for this episode.

Dean Pierce, founder of the up and coming Pierce Brewing Company in Wyomissing, PA, joined us in studio with his dad and brand enthusiast Tom. Dean has only been homebrewing for a little over a year but has receieved a number of accolades and awards for his beers. Every single one is well-deserved and more; the tasting segment this episode was long and heavenly. Oh, yeah…we also did some news, played Call My Beer Bluff and got our beerducation on in a Know Your Beers all about SMaSH Beers. Plus bonus audience member/guest John Gillespie, author of Beer Country. John will be an official guest in the near future.