The Local 724 Podcast

This week St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA had a guest speaker who came to talk "Black Privilege." Stating that in today's America, Blacks have it very easy. Yep, you read that right... that's actually what he said.  So instead of only hearing the opinions of a white guy from Canada, we have 2 local Black women in studio to discuss "the speech" and how it's really stirred up some bad feelin...

Hey friends! Today we are celebrating our 100th episode! Ryan, Sarah Just, Jessi Hauser, and myself are chatting about the origins of the show, some of our favorite episodes, and the future of the show. Thank you all for supporting the show and listening to us chat about the small business, the arts, & the community for 100 episodes!! If you want to be a guest on the show, send a message to us...

Sorry for the radio silence, I (Jordan) was in Miami doing video things for my company Greensburg Video. This week Ryan took the lead and man did he put together a great episode for you all. Along with his friends Scott, Kevin, & Eli they did an incredible job talking about 4TheCity Church. Please take a listen and if you feel moved to get more information, please visit the links below! https:...

Hey Friends!  Today in studio we have the very talented Juliet Majestic & our best buddy, Alisha Edwards. Today we're shining a light on Juliet's art and how she's become a fixture in the Greensburg community. Through her working at the Trendy Bunny, she has met community members and business owners who have utilized her artistic talents. Be sure to check out the links below and connect w...

We put 4 people who all have different relationships with alcohol into a room and had a great conversation. Everyone knows someone that's struggled with addiction and it's hard to watch it happen. It's not weird to be sober. It's not lame. It's not anyone's business to be honest. So dive into this conversation with us and let's normalize sobriety.

Sometimes episodes just tend to stand-out in a crowd & this is one of those. Today we're hanging with our new friend Alice Kranz to talk about her book, " 32 days on the Camino de Santiago: The Travelogue of a Total Amateur. " It's really interesting to listen to her go into detail about her trip and really explain what it was like to walk 500 miles with absolutely no experience in hiking or l...

Hey Friends!  I've been looking forward to this episode for a while now and I'm glad it's finally here! Today we're chatting with the Amy & Eric, the gang over at Halo Salon & Hair Restoration about what they do and even my own personal experience with hair loss and fixing that.  Please enjoy this episode and visit their Facebook page!  https://www.facebook.com/HaloSalonandH...

What's up locals?  If you're reading this then you must be here to check out the latest and greatest with Jordan & Ryan. Today we're  discussing a submitted topic by Ginos Latrobe... that topic is the labor shortage. Yea we know it's a national problem, but it's happening everywhere... even here in Westmoreland County unfortunately.  Have a listen and let us know your opinions b...

Yo, homies! 2022 is here and we're back with another episode. Today we have a fellow you might know from J-corks, Black Metal Donuts, or you may have gone step-by-step with him on Instagram and made a restaurant quality meal over quarantine. Our buddy, Alan Kantorik is in studio today and we're pumped to chat wtih him about everything that makes him... well... him.  Sit back, relax, and get t...

Get to know a little bit about Ryan Kelley, our new Co-host! During this episode we have a lot of fun riffing on previous episodes, current events, and just getting a good sense of who Ryan is. It was a lot of fun & I hope you enjoy it! Please help me in welcoming Ryan to the show! Give him a follow on his insta! https://www.instagram.com/r.s.kelley/

Hey Locals! Coming to ya live from Pigeon Forge, TN! Today my sister, Jillian Hauser is sharing her journey from the depths of addiction to where she is now... Successful, clean, and responsible. The reason this episode is so important is because my sister hasn't been able to join in our family vacations because she was either on the run, in jail, or in rehab.  This episode is long and it's r...

Hey Local 724 fam! We're making a few changes to the show to make it more engaging to the audience. How are we doing that?? While we will still have different business guests on, we will also be shifting our focus to include whole shows about topics submitted by YOU (the audience). On top of that we will also be cycling through a few regulars that will act as co-hosts of the show. This will bring...

Happy Wednesday, friends! Today we have a really good, kinda long, very deep, thought provoking episode for you. One of my best buds, Alisha Edwards is co-hosting and we have an awesome guest today. Tara Gandy, Greensburg native is here to tell us about her Therapy practice here in Greensburg and we talk all about a show that she hosts called "Moms with Brown Sons."  It's a very blunt, very u...

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for a new episode! Today I'm pumped to have Colleen & Justin, the creators of Springwood Manor. This was one of the coolest shows because these two took their love of horror and the paranormal to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL. These guys built a haunted house + dark ride in their 2000sqft basement. Please check it out and give it a share!  Also, they have partn...

Welcome back for another episode!! Today in studio we have Karyn Pratt & Mike Ziemianski of Adelphoi. Today we're celebrating Adelphoi's 50th anniversary and with any organization that has been around that long, you can bet that their team is growing. They're looking for folks that really want to make a difference in a child's life and learn crucial skills along the way. Training is provided,...

Welcome back, friends! Today we have a really cool show for you. One of the coolest things that I've seen in the last few years of Greensburg's revitalization efforts is businesses teaming up to collaborate on projects. Today we're talking with 3 separate businesses about how they all got together and tackled a project. Ashley Lechman from Let Clutterfly teamed up with Nicole Szakos of Thrivent Fi...

Based in Latrobe, PA, we created MNDFL Meals to offer fresh, tasty, and healthy meal options to the citizens of the greater Pittsburgh area. Having used many online meal prep services in  the past, we disliked the amount of waste that came with each purchase -  large boxes, plastic containers, dry ice/ice packs - and all for frozen  meals that you really can't be sure when...

Today our guest is Tom Charley of the Charley Family Shop 'N Save stores. There are two locations in Greensburg and one in Murrysville. This episode is hyper-local and we chat about a lot of really cool things... Especially their passion for working with local vendors to get their products in store! We also talk about Mad Scientist Beer Distributor and how that came to be. Take a listen, it's a re...

Today is a special Sunday Spotlight episode with Adam Fitz of the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, here to tell us all about the the 3rd annual Greensburg Music Fest happening on August 28th! For more info check out the following links 👇 WEBSITE - https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/westmoreland-cultural-trust/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/wctrust INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/wculturaltr...

The Veteran Bushido Brotherhood is here to help veterans using fitness and community as tools to heal the mind and body. Founder, Jeric Fry, proudly served as a Marine for 9 years, through multiple deployments. He understands exactly what someone leaving the service is faced with when coming home. Our veterans feel alone, disconnected, and forgotten. In the military, we learn  that misery lov...

If you all don't know what Boujee Boards is, it's time to learn. Jenni Harrity makes the most amazing Charcuterie boards & boxes in the entire world and she's located right here in our back yard. Don't believe me? Go check it out for yourself and try not to drool on your phone. Check them out at the following links 👇 FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/boujeeboardsbyjenni INSTAGRAM - https://...

Today in studio we have Greg Henderson, owner of Comrades Barber Shop joined by one of the premiere barbers, Evan Dinsmore. Comrades was voted the 2020 Best of the Best in Westmoreland County and Greg tells us how he took basic ideas from every job he had to make Comrades the best it can be.  From a one chair, 24/7 shop to two of the busiest barber shops in the area, Greg and his Protégés are...

Today we're chatting with Josh Fabian who is the CEO of an esports coaching company called Metafy. Whether you want to believe it or not, esports is a massive industry. But wait... "coaching for video games?" Yes. I was in the same position as you, thinking why is my kid watching some other kid playing a video game? Well, probably for the same reasons I watch Sidney Crosby play hockey... because I...

Today we have our good buddy Sarah on to talk about her new venture... The Space. She will be opening a space in Greensburg dedicated to providing self-care and connecting incredible local vendors with the community. The Space will be a place for classes, shopping, yoga, events, etc.  Sarah also is the mastermind behind the social media pages of The Local 724 and other wonderful accounts in t...

Hey friends! On today's episode we have the crew from the Green Beacon Gallery. Kevin, Phil, and Steve dropped by to tell us about the gallery, how it began and where it's heading. These guys are very passionate about creating a space in Greensburg that still has hosts live music and art for everyone. We discussed how important it was growing up with venues around that allowed kids to come and enj...