Gettin' To Know The 570

We had the chance to sit down with Suzie Kane, owner of Kasarda's Greenhouse. You won't want to miss the story about how a business that stayed in a family for generations decided to partner with Suzie and trust her with their dreams upon retiring. From beauty school to photography to running a greenhouse, tune in to hear how Suzie's experience has trained her to be perfect for her...

We had the chance to sit down with Ed Price from Vector Security. Find out how Ed had a dream of being in the restaurant industry and ended up finding a passion within the security business. We discuss everything from the excitement of growing up in NEPA to his influence and challenges of being involved in the security industry.  If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast,...

We had the chance to sit down with Jennifer and Kevin Hollock, owners of Fifth Dimension Martial Arts Academy. We talk about how Kevin became fascinated with martial arts as a kid, and how he went from studying science in college to opening a Martial Arts Academy. Kevin has over 20 years of experience as an instructor and has trained with some of the most qualified people in the world. With Jennif...

We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Joe Calabro and his son, Jack Calabro, owners of the Circle Drive-In. Dr. Calabro is also the founder, president, and CEO of Physicians' Practice Enhancement, LLC with his son, Jack by his side to handle the ins and outs of his businesses. You won't want to miss this passionate story of a family business and the exciting start of Dr. Calabro's...

We had the chance to sit down with John and Keriann Balucha, founders of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours. We learn about how John's experience with sensing spirits as a child has led him and his wife toward their passion of learning more about the deceased. John and Keriann share a mutual interest in the afterlife and originally started their journey by ghost hunting as a hobby. Tune in to hear ab...

We had the chance to sit down with Musa Harris, the Luzerne County Predator Catcher. Musa has made finding predators and forcing them to take accountability for their actions his full-time job. Find out how he started this dangerous journey, and how having his own children motivated him to change his personal life. You won't want to miss this episode about Musa's own struggles that have...

We had the chance to sit down with Alyssa Kashuda, part-owner of The Salt Barre. The Salt Barre has low-impact workout techniques designed for all fitness levels! Their mission is to encourage personal power and enticing people to take steps every day to be stronger and better! Listen as Alyssa discusses how experiences through her own emotional journey have led her to find her passion in yoga and...

We had the chance to sit down with Bob Zakreski, owner of Minooka Pastry Shop. Minooka Pastry Shop has been a staple in our community for over 40 years! They are home to some of the most delicious treats in Northeastern PA, and offer everything from cakes, cookies, pastries, bread, and more! From customizing a dessert for your most special day, to running inside to satisfy your sweet tooth, Minook...

We had the chance to sit down with Pete and Matt Hensel, owners of Big Screen Escapes. Pete and Matt are brothers that started this business in November with the intention of giving others the opportunity to slow down time, shut everything out, and just enjoy their time with family and friends. You won't want to miss the story of how they left their full-time successful careers to start this...

We had the chance to sit down with Butch Feist, owner of Style Tee Salon. Butch talks to us about how he majored in broadcast journalism/film and discovered his passion while touring NBC studios as a teenager. He would cut his friends' hair as a hobby growing up, and after deciding not to pursue film, he took a shot at going to beauty school and began cutting hair professionally. Through his...

We had the chance to sit down with Nikki Valesquez, the Mountain Top Medium. Nikki talks about how her passion for helping people and her previous career in social work have led her to embrace her lifelong gift as a psychic medium. She has felt her ability for mediumship since she was a little girl, and now uses her gift full-time to give thousands of people the communication they need with their...

We had the chance to sit down with Dave Jannuzzi and Chris Shovlin, founders of the youth program, Wyoming Valley Clutch. Chris and Dave's passion for sports ultimately led to their decision to start their own program. Their mission was to give children who wanted to attend college an opportunity to do so by offering exposure through travel basketball leagues. Wyoming Valley Clutch is not jus...

We had the chance to sit down with Joe Ackourey, of Joe Ackourey Fly Fishing Adventures. Join us for a conversation where we learn about how his childhood inspired him to be the father he is today. We cover everything from his passion for fly fishing,  love for the outdoors, and activism as an environmentalist. Don't miss this exciting episode!  If you or someone you know wants to be featured...

We had the chance to sit down with Lauren and Lindsey, owners of R Bar and Grill.  This is a story of two sisters coming together to open a bar and how that eventually led to their success in what is currently one of the area's favorite destinations as a restaurant. Listen in on the fun as the cousins of our show's host share some childhood memories and funny stories in this episode. If...

We had the chance to sit down with Tarah Probst, the Mayor of Stroudsburg. Tarah is the youngest sibling of 3 brothers, which inherently led to her love of sports and competition. From a sales career at the Yellow Pages to conquering Law School at night, Tarah has hustled her entire life, leading to her amazing accomplishments today! Find out how she became the mayor of Stroudsburg, and all of the...

We had the chance to sit down with Brian Williams, owner of Grateful Roast Cafe and Coffee Roaster, and consultant, Chad Mummer! We loved hearing Brian's story about his roots in Portland, Oregon and his travels around the country! You won't want to miss how he and his wife, Sarah, moved back to NEPA to start a life together, ultimately opening the Grateful Roast Coffee. Brian and his wi...

We had a chance to film on location with our friends Eric Noone and Lyman Winner, hosts of "Chop Live" & owners of Frogtown Chophouse! We are so grateful for the opportunity to re-shoot this podcast with such terrific people, all while being fed incredible food! Not only did we have the pleasure of meeting with our friends Eric and Lyman, but we got to speak with members of their tea...

We had a chance to sit down with Ann and Kiki Sorick, a mother/daughter duo that works together in running the family business, Blue Ribbon Dairy. Blue Ribbon Dairy is a wholesale dairy distributor and ice cream parlor founded in the 1940s, and has stayed in the family for over 65 years! Find out how this incredible, old-school ice cream shop turned into a full-fledged dairy farm, providing distri...

We had a chance to sit down with the band members of Lifer; Nick Coyle, Aaron Fink, and Tony Kruszka.  Lifer is an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, gaining much of their popularity in the early 2000s with their hit songs, "Boring", "Parade" and "Breathless". In this episode, we cover everything from their youth while growing up in NEPA, wild stories...

We had a chance to sit down with Vikki Kenyon, owner of Purrfect Mugs Cat Cafe and Vikki's Nut House! Vikki and her business partner/mom Dottie are officially opening the business of their dreams. They found a way to save cats and help local businesses in our area with this new, modernized solution- a cat cafe! Find out how you can meet Vikki's six new feline friends and enjoy delicious...

We had a chance to sit down with Alan Probst, owner of North American Trapper and WILD Meats! He strives to promote and educate people on the environmental and ecological aspects of trapping and the direct relation to a predator's effect on smaller species. Find out how Alan, a retired professional baseball player finds his way to owning a business focused around wildlife and the balance in o...

We had a chance to sit down with Ken Wall, owner of Move Better 570. Move Better is a fitness training program designed for adults who want to look, move and feel better, every day! You won't want to miss how debilitating injuries and experiences with physical therapy motivated Ken Wall to start a fitness program that teaches you how to achieve your goals, and feel great doing so! Ken also &q...

We had a chance to sit down with Candice and Chris Shovlin, owners of What's Shaken. What’s Shaken specializes in fun, funky milkshakes that are handcrafted from the inside out with a variety of flavors! Find out how their family of 8 inspired them to start their own business in the middle of a crippling pandemic. You won't want to miss this inspiring story. If you or someone you know wa...

We had a chance to sit down with Joe Harris, owner of Hydro Blue Pressure Washing! Hydro Blue LLC. provides the most advanced methods of exterior cleaning and decontamination. You will not want to miss learning about Joe's history, working in law enforcement and risk assessments to starting a business with his father called Roll Call, and why he decided to change careers completely.  If you o...

We had a chance to sit down with Jason and Meagan Mootz, owners of Michael Mootz Candies! Michael Mootz Candies started when Catherine Mootz, "Grammy" started her own candy store over 45 years ago in Pottsville, PA. Now, 4 generations later, Jason and Meagan Mootz bought the family business and have a passion for making candy and continuing the family's legacy for years to come. Lis...