Gettin' To Know The 570

On this episode, we are Gettin' To Know Cassidy Dorson, owner of Inner Soul Counseling & Wellness. Listen along as Cassidy explains how she made the step into the field of mental health and the journey she is taking to become a fully licensed therapist. This was such a great interview and we hope some of her drive and perseverance may inspire folks out there to chase their dreams and go a...

On this episode, we got to hear from Paul Olt and Dawn Nickles of Patriot K9 Rescue of Elysburg. Paul and Dawn are doing some amazing things with this non-profit, where they take Military and Police dogs and try to find their forever home for them after they have completed their service. They have taken in dogs from all over the country and we loved hearing about what it takes to run this truly am...

For our 200th episode, we hit the road and traveled to the Best Cigar Pub in Drums, Pa to sit down with Mike Troianiello of Troianiello Cigars! We had a great time and a lot of laughs talking with Mike during this interview. A stonemason by trade, Mike shared with us his story about how when his business was put on hold during the pandemic, he took his love of cigars and decided it was time to sta...

On this episode of Gettin' To Know The 570, we talked with Angie Roback, owner of the Crooked Branch in Wyoming, PA. How's it all work? Well, as an artisan gift shop, Angie makes her own style of crafts, as well as sourcing other crafts from more amazing artists in our area, and it all congregates under one roof in a store that gets its name from a squirrel, eating a pancake in a chestnu...

Who doesn't love a good pop-up? Especially when that pop-up is going to get you a lot of cool stuff for not a lot of cash! That's how consigning works and that's exactly what our next guests are into! We sat down with Kyle and Ashley Elmer to learn all about the route that they took to become a franchisee of Just Between Friends in the Poconos. Follow along as they take us through t...

Today's guests have been around since 1868! Well not the people because that's just not possible, but Hazle Drugs and Hazle Compounding of Hazleton, has been in business for 155 years! We Sat down with Bill Spear, and his sons Billy and Evan, to hear all about how Hazle Drugs and Hazle Compounding has remained in business for so many years, a feat that makes them the oldest operating com...

"How do you like them apples?" On this episode, we sat down with Bobby and Sara Hricko of Green's Fruit Farm in Elysburg, PA. For almost 80 years, the Green Family and their descendants have been growing fruit and we loved hearing about the history that was started 4 generations ago, and is still going strong! Listen along as Bobby and Sara share how they met during their time in Pe...

From humble beginnings in a garage to almost 50 years in business, and 100-plus employees later, we sat down with George Hayden of Hayden Power Group to hear the whole story! George and his family's business is nothing short of inspirational when you think of what it takes to grow and become the go-to business for industrial and commercial electrical needs! You won't want to miss one sec...

The message of this episode is simple. Follow your dreams! That's exactly what this husband and wife team did when it came to starting their own custom motorcycle shop. We sat down with John Daley aka JD, and his wife Tina Latona, owners of Execution Cycles, to talk all things custom bikes! Listen in as JD explains what it was that got him to quit his day job as a contractor, and how Tina bro...

By now you've probably heard about CBD. Maybe you even know what CBG is. But how much do you really know? On this episode, we sat down with Jennifer Smith, owner of Uniquely Made, LLC. and she gave us what we can only summarize as a crash course in all things pertaining to Cannabinol! Jennifer offers a wide array of products that utilize CBD and CBG to help folks undertake a more holistic app...

On this "Enchanting" episode of Gettin' To Know The 570, we had a little fun, because, in reality, we here at GTK already know today's guest! But for those of you out there that don't, we sat down with Marina Luree, owner of Storybook Jamboree Princess Parties & Character Events. A true lesson in never giving up on your dreams, we learned about how Marina worked for Th...

On this episode of Gettin' To Know The 570, we talked with Northeast Sight Services President/CEO Sara Peperno and Director of Development Amy Feldman. We learned a lot about just what it is that this local non-profit does to help our area's visually impaired residents through the use of clever aids and technology pieces. If you or someone you know suffers from visual impairment, you may...

On this episode, Frank sat down with Mike Foschino, owner of The Compound, Anatomy Craft Coffee, and Smashed Squared, all located in downtown Honesdale. We loved hearing all about how Mike went from growing up on Long Island to joining the Air Force, going through culinary school in Manhattan and Italy, and what it was that brought him to open The Compound, Anatomy, and Smashed Squared, right here...

In this episode, we are talking about Archery! We were joined by Greg Gondella who owns High Tines Archery and Outdoors in Dunmore, along with his wife Maria (Who couldn't join us, but we are required to mention so that Greg doesn't have to sleep on the couch!). We loved hearing Greg's story about how he took his years of sales and service in the archery and outdoors industry, and t...

This episode is absolutely jam-packed! Behind the mic on this one is Eric Kuhn, owner of The Haberdashery, a luxury men's fashion store located in the 900 Rutter Building in Forty Fort. We quite literally left no stone unturned with this one, and we promise that you will feel like you are part of this great conversation! We dove into what it was that got Eric into this business, how much he v...

On this episode, we sat down with our new friends John and Janice Sepcoski, the owners of Holy Ghost Distillery in White Haven. We really had a blast on this one and are excited to share it with you! Follow along as we sample some spirits, take a little lesson in what it takes a spirit to become bourbon, and hear all about the day-to-day operations, as well as what's on the horizon at Holy Gh...

When the weather breaks and heads toward the warmer months in NEPA, look to the corner of Horton and Barney Street in Wilkes-Barre. You'll find Bulldog BBQ and Owner Vincent Balint slinging some of our area's best BBQ! Formed out of a labor of love and named after a Bulldog, join us on this episode as we sample some BBQ and learn all about what it took for Vince to get to this point and...

A.I., Cybersecurity, and what can be found in the depths of the Dark Web... That's what we are talking about today with Underdog Computer and Network Support. Technology is constantly advancing at a rapid pace, with new developments emerging regularly. This is a conversation that affects us all whether we like it or not. Follow along as we chat with Owner/President, Carmine Corridore, on how...

A wise man once said, "Hey, Grizz... If you're not doing anything constructive, run into the living room and get my stogie!" He's not here with us today, but we do have a husband and wife team who love cigars just as much! Join us on this episode as sat down with Mike and Amanda Snyder of Breaker Cigars in Shamokin. We love cigars here at GTK, and we loved hearing about what it...

On this episode of Gettin' To Know The 570, we're talking about Hooch! With us are Jonathan and Maryann Lang of LBC Distillery! Follow along with us as we learn what it was that prompted this married couple to drop the day jobs and fire up the stills! We loved having them in the studio, and they even brought their little guy along, as you'll hear him scooting about throughout the ep...

This episode was a "Two for One"! With us, we had Denise and Dan Bosworth, owners of Rohrbach Family Farm, and Big Dan's BBQ! This was such a great story to follow along with as we learned about how a 4th generation farm girl from Catawissa, met a Bearded, BBQ guy from Ohio and formed a partnership that will continue for many other generations to enjoy! They even brought us some sam...

This one was a doozy! We sat down with Mark and Alison Pisano from Pisano Family Wines in Hunlock Creek. From a gas station in Wilkes-Barre to a 66-acre Christmas Tree Farm in Lehman Township. We learn all about how Mark and Alison took a generational hobby from Mark's family and turned it into a killer spot to grab some good wine, catch some live tunes, and hang around a fire pit with some f...

Do you remember your favorite video game? If you hear those certain notes from that certain level does it instantly transport you back in the day? You're going to want to settle in and listen to today's episode because this type of nostalgia is literally their gig! We sat down with Nick and Kathy DeMarco from Nick D's Video Game Vault in the Marketplace at Steamtown, and we went ful...

For 113 years the Boy Scouts of America have been training America's youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance. On this episode, we sat down with Boy Scouts of America, Northeastern Pennsylvania Council Scout Executive, Kevin Bishop, and Vice Chair of Membership, Rachael Stark, who you may remember as a previous guest on GTK with the PA Environmental Council!...

Let's be honest, you know about the F.M Kirby Center, but do you really know about the F.M Kirby Center? Well, join us as we chat with Executive Director, Joell Yarmel and Donor Relations Manager, Jordan Steiner about all of the interesting tidbits related to one of NEPA's most recognizable theaters for the performing arts. From the acts to the special programs, all the way up to what th...