Gettin' To Know The 570

Today we're talking about taking your "Wellness" and "Elevating" it! Yeah, that's a long way to go for a joke, but we took it! Join us as we sat down with Louie Helmecki, owner and founder of Elevation Wellness in Wilkes-Barre, to talk about IV Vitamin Therapy and the reason why he felt it was time to bring this form of therapy to the NEPA area. This was a great chat...

On this episode, we're "Turning It Up!" We sat down with Ashlee Yurek, owner of Turn Up with Ashlee, Dance Fitness in Exeter. What an inspirational story! We heard all about how a brief moment of "What am I going to do now?" Turned itself into a movement that is helping people in the 570 break out through the art of music and dance! Have a listen and don't forget to k...

ONE owner... THREE businesses! That's Janene Yarborough, of Black Swan Beauty, Swan's Closet, and Shabby Chic Designs & Decor by Janene! With her go, go, go attitude, we thoroughly enjoyed "Gettin' To Know" our most recent guest, and we think you will too! So, have a listen, and if you find yourself in or around the West Pittston area, be sure to drop in and say hello...

"Get Your Tail On The Trail"! That's what we're talking about with Rachael Stark, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Program Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. That's quite the title, isn't it? In this episode, we're covering the ins and outs of the PEC's initiatives to get folks off the couch and put them out on the countless amounts of beau...

Working hard, always being passionate about what you're doing, and never showing fear when being faced with having to pivot... Basically, "All Gas, No Brakes!" That's the motto of Erica Zangardi, owner of The Cycle Yard in Pittston. Erica's personality is absolutely contagious and her story was truly inspiring, but go ahead and listen for yourself and let us know if you fe...

On this episode, we sat down with Aileen Mack, owner of Phoenix Rising Esoteric Center, an Alternative & Holistic Health Service in Plymouth, PA. There was so much covered in this episode that we don't even know how to describe it! To say we covered it all would be an understatement, so the only option you have is to go and give this one a listen! And as always, don't forget to pay a...

Maybe you've heard about J Madison Spa, one of NEPA's finest spa getaways... But how well do you know the behind-the-scenes? Today, we're "Gettin' To Know" owner, Roseanne Gallagher, and all the details about how she and her fantastic team are bringing relaxation to the residents of the 570! As usual, keep your ears open for that keyword that will enter you for a chan...

Let's just say that you won't want to miss a minute of this episode! We sat down with Damian Biancarelli, owner of Guy's Barber in Scranton and Olyphant. We had a great conversation about life, chasing your dreams, and flying cars... Yep, actual flying cars! Don't forget to listen for our special keyword that will lock you in for your chance to win one of the two $25 gift cards...

On this episode, we're "Gettin' To Know" Wookie! Who's Wookie? Well, that would be Executive Chef John Carey of Rikasa in Pittston! Listen along as we follow John's path from Prison Guard to Executive Chef and everything in between. You won't want to miss all of the conversations about all of the new and exciting things that are coming to Rikasa in the not-to-dis...

In this episode of Gettin’ To Know The 570, Frank and Brian get “Pickled”! Now, we know what you’re thinking, but it’s not that. We sat down with Tracy Fritz. She’s the “Mrs.” behind Mrs. Fritz’s Homemade, and you’re not going to want to miss a second of this conversation. There was so much fun had in this episode, it’s probably best if we stop here and just say go listen already! As always, let u...

Never judge a book by its cover... that's the lesson of today's episode of Gettin' To Know The 570! Join us as we sat down to learn all about Jarred Nesbitt aka Thanatos! Armed with the love and support of those closest to him, along with the steadfast will to never give up, Thanatos is well on the way to becoming one of the hottest new artists on NEPA's music scene! The storie...

Have you ever wondered what goes into becoming one of the top chefs in NEPA? Well, strap on the headphones, turn up your devices, and get ready to listen to Executive Chef Matthew Gilbert of Kevin's Restaurant! From an early age, Chef Matt always knew he was destined for the kitchen, and we heard all about his journey through some of the finest establishments, working with the area's mos...

So, you've probably heard of Grico's in Exeter, let's face it, it's been a staple since forever! But what do you know about Grico's South in Nanticoke? Well, in this episode, we're going to fill you in on everything you need to know about one of the newest restaurants to join the Friedman Hospitality Group! We talked to GM of Fire and Ice (another Friedman Restaurant)...

You've heard him on the radio, but just how well do you know Mark Hoover? Like that right there – did you even know his first name was Mark? Well, settle in for an interesting story about the jock who has spent the last 24 doing this, that, and everything else at Rock 107, your home for classic rock! We heard about Hoover's childhood, his love of music, and how he journeyed from the Army...

This episode was a real "Jewel"! What we're trying to say is we had a great "Time"! Ok, that's enough terrible jokes... We sat down with Alex Boccardo, to talk about all things jewelry and watches – and you already know how Frank and Brian feel about watches!!! Listen along as Alex shares what it's like to be the third generation of what has now become a househol...

In this episode, we're "Gettin' To Know" Brittany Grasso Salvatori, owner of Little Wild Refillery, a sustainable goods and zero-waste refillery located in downtown Scranton. We heard all about how Brittany's love for fashion design brought her to Chicago, and then on to NYC to work for one of the biggest names in the industry! Ultimately, though, she told us how she grew...

Today's guest has become a "Fixture" in the artist community of the 570! We sat down with Scott Nichols of Seven 810 Fixtures, and he filled us in on everything. Listen along as we learn how Scott's personal journey of recovery has fueled creativity that he translates into truly amazing functional pieces of art! He also told us what the name of his business actually stands for,...

Making a difference... Revolutionizing and industry... Saving lives... All of these things are the driving force behind this episode's guests, GermPass. The folks at GermPass, a division of MicroLumix Bioscience Technologies, have created the world's fastest automatic germ-killing biotechnology system for public touchpoints. Because, let's face it, whatever nastiness is living on do...

This episode is "Perfect"! Why is it "Perfect"? Because we're talking Pizza! And we all know how much we here at the GTK love our Pizza! So, join in as we're "Gettin' To Know" Janine Hudak, co-owner of Pizza Perfect in Trucksville! Started by her father, the late Richard Adamchick and his business partners back in 1975, we'll hear all about the ups...

Do you have Bugs? Want them gone? Call the Bug Guyz! No, this isn't a cheesy infomercial, it's our latest episode of Gettin' To Know The 570! Join Frank as he sits down with owners Karl and Bill, to learn the ins and outs of their Creepy Crawler Catching Business! We had a ton of laughs, and loved hearing about how the gripes of the "Corporate Bug World", coupled with the...

Buckle up, folks! We're going on a wild ride with Chef Eric Keller, Executive Chef at Benny Brewing Company on the Sans Souci Highway in Hanover Township. Our journey starts in Nanticoke, heads to Rhode Island, then back to Wilkes-Barre, then a big pink hotel in Florida, then Philadelphia, then back, or was it Philly again, then we think it was Scranton, we heard Manayunk, and it's possi...

Get a load of these F'N guys! We sat down with Mike and Rich, Owners of Fork N' Bowl, located on Penn Avenue in Downtown Scranton. Armed with an "F'N" awesome eating concept formed out of necessity, listen along as we learn what it was that broke these guys away from their careers with the Yankees/Railriders organizations, to form one of the 570's newest "F'...

You know them for the milk, the animals, and of course, the ice cream… But there is a lot more to The Lands at Hillside Farms than meets the eye! Most importantly, did you know that they are actually a non-profit organization? Well, join us as we sit down with Hillside’s Executive Director, Chet Mozloom, as he fills us in on how the vision of Veterinarian Dr. Douglas Ayres, has been cultivated int...

In this episode, we’re gettin' to know Dan Matechak, owner of Suraci’s Italian Café, who brought his own version of Little Italy right here to Forty Fort, PA. Follow along as Dan talks about how a simple phone conversation led him to an apprenticeship with Award-Winning Chef, Georges Perrier, at one of the finest French restaurants in America, Le Bec-Fin. We also enjoyed learning about his un...

GTK570 + GTS570 = NEPA! In this episode, we’re gettin’ to know Gus The Savage. We find out all about how this Multi-Award Winning Artist was raised in the Bronx, transplanted in Scranton, and hustled his way to becoming one of the 570’s top up-and-coming young artists. Starting with roots in Rap and Hip-Hop, listen in as “GTS” explains how a newfound appreciation for some artists of the past has f...