Gettin' To Know The 570

Art is open to interpretation. It’s that feeling you get the first time you see a painting or a sculpture. Your experience can differ drastically from the experience of someone else. That’s what we learn in today’s episode with husband and wife artists, Robert Bender and Christina Bothwell. As students of all disciplines of art, listen in as we talk about what it is that drew them to their current...

In this episode, we are talking about all things relating to Holistic Healing! Today we meet Joann, Alyssa, and Tracy of Soul Shine located in Mountain Top. We’re talking Reiki, Essential Oils, Incense, Crystals, Singing Bowls, Jewelry, and so much more! Listen along as we learn about what brought these women together and set them on their path to providing happiness and healing to Northeast PA. A...

Balayage, Blondes, Blacks, Brunettes, Whites, Silvers, and all the colors of the Rainbow… What does that all mean? Well, that’s not even half of the amazing things that Krysta Madden of Infinite Alchemy in West Pittston can do when it comes to the hair on your head! In this episode we get to hear about how Krysta went from hair school to special effects makeup school, to moving to LA to work on th...

Settle in for this amazing story as we talk with Jessica Sheehan of Bettelli’s Villa! Follow along as Jessica tells us how a tavern opened by her Grandfather in the 1940s has grown to become one of the area’s most well-known and well-loved restaurants! Along the way, we talk pizza, we talk recovery, but more importantly, we get to hear how a few curveballs and maybe some not-so-proud moments have...

“It’s not how much money you make. It’s how much money you keep that really matters.” That’s the message of today’s guests, Tier 1 Capital. The Father-Daughter team of Tim Yurek and Olivia Kirk sat down with us and talked about how sometimes it’s not always in your best interest to follow the “conventional wisdom” mentality when it comes to taking control of your money. Hear all about how a meetin...

In this episode, we’re talking about our “Four-Legged Friends”! Join us as we sit down with Kathy Petriga, owner of K9 Korner, a Full Service Grooming Salon, Doggie Daycare, and Boarding Facility located right here in Wilkes-Barre next to the “Big Cow”. We had a “Pawsitivley” fantastic time hearing the story of how her past management and supervisory skills took her from customer to manager, and f...

Can you hear the Irish Music playing in your head? Good… Now keep that there and follow along as we chat with Shannon Cerulli, owner of the Joyce School of Irish Dance. Find out how a life-long love of Irish Dancing, led her from a background in Government Law and National Security, (that we may or may not be able to talk about!), to become the owner of her own school that was a legacy of one of h...

In this episode, we learn all about Lake Genero, a destination getaway in the Poconos that offers camping, hiking, non-motorized water sports, fishing, and more.  We had the pleasure of hanging out with Katy Foley, GM of Lake Genero, as she shared her story giving us an inside look at the day in the life of a GM operating the property.  If you love the outdoors and are looking for somewhere new to...

Who remembers the Agnes Flood of 1972? If you grew up here in NEPA, you definitely do – or at the very least you've heard about it from those that do remember it. Well, it's been 50 years since that tragic event took place, and in this episode, we had the honor of talking all about the floods of NEPA with a local producer, director, and documentarian, Alexander Monelli. He recently compl...

Meet Johnny Popko, founder and host of the Popko Project podcast series. In this episode, we learn all about how Johnny got his start in podcasting, what the Popko project is really all about, and the interesting stories from his interviews. We dive into the overall journey of his career – starting at the Weekender and all the way through his time as a salesman and on-air talent for Times Shamrock...

In this episode, we had the absolute pleasure and honor of interviewing Eric and Rick from Heroes Hearthstone, a nonprofit organization that’s located right here in the 570 that’s serving our veterans. Heroes Hearthstone is a resource for veterans seeking various forms of assistance whether it be financial, medical, or just the support from other veterans. As veterans themselves, Eric and Rick sha...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Anthony Gilbert, founder and owner of Pocono's Best. They are an activities-based program designed for children, including martial arts, gymnastics, and many other activities that children can attend after school and throughout the summer months. He shared with us how his passion and appreciation for martial arts motivated him to create an...

Breaking news!!! This week on Gettin' to Know the 570, we get the scoop on Candice Kelly, Evening Co-Anchor at WBRE / WYOU, and we had a lot of fun doing so! Tune in as Candice shares her journey from her time growing up in the Golden Gophers state, through her years as a reporter, and into her life now as a news anchor, wife, and mom. We get to see her on television, however, it was great ge...

In this episode, we had the opportunity to learn all about Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity and how Karen Kaufer, Executive Director, has been managing the organization for over 13 years, how she got her start in nonprofit, beginning with the early years of her career working in the art industry. We discuss the false perception that has people believing Habitat for Humanity gives homes away for...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of learning all about a company that started right here in NEPA and is now on the verge of becoming a franchise that will expand across the United States. A father and son-owned company, Disaster Blaster provides emergency cleanup services for various conditions such as water, fire, and smoke damage, mold remediation, and many more conditions that require speci...

Meet Deanna and Rose, two of the three siblings that make up the ownership at Rainbow Jewelers. In this episode, we learned all about the day-to-day life of working together in a family business and how their relationships as coworkers have brought them closer throughout the years. They share with us their admiration for their mom, known as "Mama Rose" and how their customers have contin...

In this episode, we had the opportunity to hang out with Bill Poray, founder of Cross Valley Counseling, a center that provides clients with mental health support services including those that are currently struggling with addiction. Bill shared with us his story including his own battle with addiction, and how through his recovery he discovered a skill set that resulted in him pursuing the career...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Matt and Jay of Camp Freedom, learning all about their amazing organization and how they serve disabled veterans by providing them group support and an array of outdoor activities on their 2300+ acres of land. Matt shares the story of how Camp Freedom was founded, as well as the vision for what it will become in the coming years. After only spe...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of gettin' to know Chef Jeff Huntzinger, the Executive Chef at The Beaumont Inn. Chef shared his undeniable passion for cooking and how food has always meant more than just a meal to him. He emphasized how the experiences and memories that are built around food, such as those he has from his grandmother's kitchen as a young boy, are what make it so sp...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Cameron English, owner of CDE Exotics and CDE Rescue! Tune in for an exciting story about how he created the reputation as the ultimate go-to for reptile and exotic animal retail, and how his collaborations have helped him launch his new non-profit, CDE Rescue. Learn all about the animals he owns, his experience handling dangerous animals, and how he got int...

For our 107th episode, we had the pleasure of gettin' to know Prospector from Rock 107 (and for those of you that are curious, we do reveal his real name)! We had a great time chatting about his story and how his passion for music inevitably led to the career path that would bring him to Rock 107. He also takes us behind the scenes to share with us how the name Prospector came about during hi...

In this episode, we had the opportunity to get to know Samantha Patterson, owner and instructor at Motion Yoga & Integrative Wellness Studio. Samantha shared her journey through her years in college, working as a yoga instructor in various studios throughout NEPA, and finally becoming a business owner, building something that she is extremely passionate about while providing her community with...

In this episode, we're gettin' to know Bob Borwick, owner of Performance Hi-Fidelity in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In addition to learning all about his journey from musician to business owner, he shared with us his passion for non-profits and the various community programs that he's been most excited to be spending his time volunteering with. Tune in to learn more!  If you or someone you kn...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Annie Perry, owner of Bella & Company. Annie started her journey studying biology in college, but quickly changed courses to attend art school, where she found her passion in custom jewelry making. You will not want to miss this amazing story about a woman born into a supportive family with roots in aviation, and how Annie learned how to fly before she e...

In this episode, we sat down with Adam and Ben Nulton from Northeast Auto Glass. Located in Wilkes-Barre, Northeast Auto Glass specializes in all things pertaining to auto glass repair and replacement. Listen in as they talk about how necessity, coupled with a name that materialized out of thin air, has spawned into a successful business that has been servicing the surrounding community for over 1...