Gettin' To Know The 570

In this episode, we talk with Chris and Lauren Calvey, owners of Aspen Meadows Pet Aquamation and Memorial Services alongside Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services, about end-of-life care—especially for pets. They explain Aspen Meadows as a full-service pet funeral home offering services like goodbyes, paw prints, locks of hair, and aquamation (water-based cremation) with private, semi-pr...

This week, we talk to Geena Russo, founder and organizer of the River Wave Country Music Festival, an annual country festival held at the Moonlight Drive-In in West Wyoming, typically around Mother’s Day weekend. Geena explains the festival’s goal of giving NEPA an affordable, blue-collar music festival experience with a BYOB policy (no glass), food vendors, artist merch, security, and nonstop mus...

This week, we welcome Mike and Rachel Davis, local owners of Primo Hoagies in Northeastern Pennsylvania, to discuss their six locations (Dickson City, Pittston, Wilkes-Barre Arena Hub, Edwardsville, Tannersville, and a PNC Field concession) and rapid growth since purchasing three stores in January 2024. They cover what differentiates Primo Hoagies, bread baked in-house using a Primo recipe, high-q...

In this episode, we speak with Lisa Vinciguerro, owner of Guardian Angel Recovery House, a women’s sober living program in Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre. Lisa explains how her recovery house model works and who she serves. She discusses changes in recovery culture, including MAT, fentanyl, Narcan, and shifting language around addiction, while emphasizing accountability and structure. Lisa shares her p...

In this episode of Gettin' to Know the 570, Frank talks with Michele Rhoades, owner and trainer of Mannered Mutts Dog Training in Hometown, PA, who has 30 years of experience and a team of volunteer trainers. Rhoades explains her focus on basic obedience as the foundation for all training, her willingness to take aggressive, fearful, and reactive dogs that other trainers refuse, and her balan...

In this episode, we interview Adrienna Rowe and Chris "Crit" Walsh of Walsh Stable, based at Silver Springs Ranch near Harvey’s Lake, where they care for and train high-end standardbred racehorses. They explain how claiming races work, purse payouts, owner licensing requirements, and the difference between claiming and condition races, comparing horse ownership and betting to the stock m...

In this episode, Frank interviews Vinny Archer, co-owner of The V Spot Bar in Scranton, a seven-day-a-week bar focused on live entertainment without ticketed shows. Vinny describes the venue’s location, parking, non-smoking shift just before COVID, and a kitchen run independently as "D’s at the V," known for Thursday New York strip steak specials and boneless bites with many sauces. They...

In this episode, we speak with Frank and Laura Pasquini, owners of Maker’s Marketplace at 900 in the iconic 900 building in Kingston. They describe the boutique-style marketplace featuring 40–50 mostly local NEPA vendors offering handmade and vintage goods, including candles, soaps, ceramics, jewelry, art, and more. Vendors rent and manage their own spaces while the store handles sales and marketi...

Ready to transform your life? In this episode of "Gettin' To Know The 570," we feature owners of Move With Intention, Lacey Cook and Ivan Quintero. Listen in as we unravel the power of mindset, psychology, and achieving balance. Perfect for high achievers! If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website ! 

In this episode, we sit down with Heather Schreiner, the Regional Executive Director of the Northeast Region Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. Heather shares her journey from aspiring therapist to advocating for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We explore the importance of Special Olympics, the organization's mission, and its impact on community inclusion. Heather al...

In today's episode of Gettin' to Know the 570, we had an in-depth conversation with Bob Courtright, a local networking expert and the man behind Courtright & Associates, a recruitment firm in Scranton. Bob shared his journey in the world of recruitment, the importance of intentional networking, and how he and his friend Marty Wolfe developed the 'Intentional Networking' cou...

In this episode, Amanda McGarry shares her inspiring journey from starting as a part-time tanning bed cleaner to becoming the owner of a tanning business, Tanfastic Tan Centers. Over the course of nearly 14 years, she rose through the ranks from store manager to general manager and finally took over the business when the previous owner retired. The story also highlights the challenges and rewards...

In this episode,  Frank interviews Maria Piczon, owner of RevaLaser Tattoo Removal in Forty Fort, PA. Maria shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a long career in healthcare to becoming a business owner specializing in laser tattoo removal. She discusses her motivation, the process of removing tattoos, and some of her personal experiences with tattoos and tattoo removal. Maria also open...

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Kelly Flowers, owner and financial coach at Eleven 14 Financials. Based out of Clarks Green and serving clients nationwide, Kelly specializes in helping individuals, couples, and professionals manage, keep, and multiply their money. We dive deep into the impact of financial education from childhood, sharing experiences, and understanding what influenc...

In this episode, we sit down with George Zapata, owner of Georgie's Bagels in Berwick. George shares his captivating life story, which includes growing up in New Jersey, facing numerous personal and professional obstacles, and ultimately rising above them to create a thriving business. From his early days in the bagel industry to his later entrepreneurial ventures involving AI and automation,...

In this episode, we dive into the world of Coffee Inclusive, a unique non-profit organization located in Pittston, Pennsylvania. We sit down with Frank Bartoli, the President, Founder, and CEO, to explore how Coffee Inclusive is making an impact by employing individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Discover the story behind this inspiring coffee shop and bakery, which serves not only...

In this episode, we sit down with Kailin Bouse, owner of Kailin of Earth, a wellness studio in Clark Summit, PA. Kailin shares her journey into the world of holistic wellness, offering insights into the practices of yoga, Reiki, and sound therapy. She sheds light on the importance of mental, emotional, and physical well-being, discussing how her own experiences and challenges have shaped her appro...

Join us for an engaging episode where we chat all things cookies with Jennifer Powell and Mike Kenny, co-owners of Jams Delights. Discover their journey from an idea born out of dietary restrictions to a thriving business making gluten-free vegan cookies. In this episode, we cover fascinating topics like their unique flavor creations, the challenges of starting a business, their distribution strat...

In this episode, we sit down with Conor Kelly O'Brien, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Scranton Fringe. Conor takes us through the origins and evolution of the Scranton Fringe Festival, a vibrant annual event celebrating theater, music, comedy, and film in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Learn about the festival's annual impact, its international connections, and the inspiring storie...

In this exciting episode, we sit down with Nick Potter, the passionate owner of Dreams to Reality Tours based out of Towanda. Starting from his love for travel and volunteering with the Girl Scouts, Nick dives into how he built his thriving travel company. We explore Dreams to Reality Tours' diverse offerings, from local day trips to multi-day adventures across iconic US destinations like New...

In today's episode, we dive deep into the storied history and modern rebirth of the Stegmaier Mansion in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Guests Jared Kopetchne, the executive chef, and Brianna Zurla, the general manager, talk about the mansion's transformation under Bass Lake Hospitality. Learn about their unique menus, exceptional service, and the dedication to preserving the mansion's rich...

Join us in this electrifying episode of 'Getting to Know the 570,' where we dive deep into the world of party entertainment with Nick Sommons, the mastermind and DJ entertainer behind Dunder Mixin Entertainment Group. Nick, also known as DJ Nick Nice, shares the secrets behind his dynamic approach to DJing, his thoughts on building a successful entertainment business from scratch, and th...

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Jeremy Werkheiser, the artist and owner of Metal Relic. Jeremy shares his inspiring journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance as an artist. He discusses the evolution of his metalwork, including the creation of his stunning, award-winning Kraken sculpture, which took over 500 hours to complete. Jeremy opens up about the personal motivations behind...

In this episode, we dive deep with Joanne Secky, host of the Natural Born Redhead Podcast. Joanne shares her compelling story behind starting her podcast, focusing on themes such as mental health, trauma, comedy, and resilience. This intriguing conversation covers her career in finance, personal experiences with neurodivergence, and the challenges of overcoming psychological abuse. Along the way,...

Join us on today's episode as we travel the world in conversation with local YouTube creators Lucia and Glynn Murphy. Hailing from Northeastern Pennsylvania, these dynamic travelers share their love for food, music, and exploration, having visited over 56 countries. Lucia and Glynn discuss their journey on YouTube, their engaging content from local reviews to international adventures, and the...