Coal Region Campfire

Scotty Reichert is one of my all time favorite coaches, and I know many former players feel the exact same way. He was a hugely influential figure in many lives, and they don't make him like him much anymore. Warning: this episode is Yuengling Little League heavy. If you're a Pubs, Amvets, or Economy guy it might be too much for you.

Shawn Fitzpatrick does it all. Superintendent, radio personality, host, and race car driver. Today you'll hear how a set back trying out for the PSU mascot led to him coming back to this area, and we're lucky it worked out that way. Also, rate us on the iTunes app.

We're back with the Skook Scream Queens, our very own Coal Region Roller Derby team skating out of the Roller Roost II. A great lesson in just getting after things, and getting the ball rolling. They started out with 6 girls, and now they're up to 33 and counting.

We're back for another season of the Coal Region Campfire for 2019. Today, we finally catch up with Gil Kim, who has had an incredible journey of sleeping on a mattress in the locker room in South America to now the Director of Player Development for the Toronto Blue Jays. If you're a young baseball player, coach, or athlete it's worth your while to take a listen.

Circle the calendars! With the huge success of Pottsville on Tap, Pottsville is back at again (with the white vans), kicking off the new year with Winterfest 2019 (January 12, 2019 at 11 AM – 5 PM) Yuengling beer garden, food, ice skating rink, burn barrels (smells like an old bush party) and much more. Fun for the entire family, singles to meet other people, you name it ... Today we speak with th...

Circle the calendars! With the huge success of Pottsville on Tap, Pottsville is back at again (with the white vans), kicking off the new year with Winterfest 2019 (January 12, 2019 at 11 AM – 5 PM) Yuengling beer garden, food, ice skating rink, burn barrels (smells like an old bush party) and much more. Fun for the entire family, singles to meet other people, you name it ... Today we speak with th...

Circle the calendars! With the huge success of Pottsville on Tap, Pottsville is back at again (with the white vans), kicking off the new year with Winterfest 2019 (January 12, 2019 at 11 AM – 5 PM) Yuengling beer garden, food, ice skating rink, burn barrels (smells like an old bush party) and much more. Fun for the entire family, singles to meet other people, you name it ... Today we speak with th...

Every Coal Region, especially Skooks know about Boilo. I made my first batch last year, and when I was looking for a recipe, people wouldn't tell me much, but they always told me Four Queens Whiskey. Today Tom Alberico from Laird and Company talks with us about all things Four Queens and Boilo.

We've all heard about the ghost of Gordon Mountain. I'm still scared of it, sue me. Today we get down to the nitty gritty of the Gordon Mountain case and touch on some other with local ghost expert Charles J. Adams III.

The Pottsville Maroons are obviously a treasured legacy around these parts, and no one knows the history of them better than Vincent Genovese. Together, with his son, Jason, they wrote a great book on the history of the storied team. Even if you think you know a lot about the Maroons, this episode will definitely inform you even more, so you can be a big shot at your next dinner party.

Richard Fries took the time today to tell us all the insights in running a marching band. Football fall weekends would be nothing without the sounds of the marching band. Mr. Fries tells us exactly how they view themselves as an extension of the football team, and as a former football player, I can't agree more.

Coach Hampford is one of my favorite people on the planet. He's the man in every sense of the word. He defines what it means to be passionate about something, and his teaching and coaching has impacted the lives of so many. I was honored to have Coach stop by the campfire today and tell stories like he only knows how. ps Coach Flynn story is great ... trust me

Corey McCabe is man in recovery who's had his lion's share of tragedy, including the loss of his daughter. Determined to put a dent in the opioid epidemic he has made it his personal mission to raise awareness and stop the senseless deaths ravaging communities all across the country. Today, he sat down with me and we had a candid conversation about what's going on in our community.

Pottsville on Tap is shaping up to be a huge day in Pottsville coming Saturday Sept 15th. If it's not circled on your calendar ... do it now before you do anything else today. Beer. Pierogie Eating contest. Ethnic Coal Region Food. You need your head examined if you don't come. We're going to be talking with various people involved with the event throughout the next couple weeks, so you're ready t...

Pottsville on Tap is shaping up to be a huge day in Pottsville coming Saturday Sept 15th. If it's not circled on your calendar ... do it now before you do anything else today. Beer. Pierogie Eating contest. Ethnic Coal Region Food. You need your head examined if you don't come. We're going to be talking with various people involved with the event throughout the next couple weeks, so you're ready t...

Pottsville on Tap is shaping up to be a huge day in Pottsville coming Saturday Sept 15th. If it's not circled on your calendar ... do it now before you do anything else today. Beer. Pierogie Eating contest. Ethnic Coal Region Food. You need your head examined if you don't come. We're going to be talking with various people involved with the event throughout the next couple weeks, so you're ready t...

Pottsville on Tap is shaping up to be a huge day in Pottsville coming Saturday Sept 15th. If it's not circled on your calendar ... do it now before you do anything else today. Beer. Pierogie Eating contest. Ethnic Coal Region Food. You need your head examined if you don't come. We're going to be talking with various people involved with the event throughout the next couple weeks, so you're ready t...

COAL REGION CAMPFIRE - EPISODE 40 - HALL OF FAME COACH KEVIN KEATING by Coal Region Campfire

COAL REGION CAMPFIRE - EPISODE 39 - WORLD MASTERS SOAPBOX CHAMPION BRADEYN DITZLER by Coal Region Campfire

Nativity head football coach has done A LOT in a short period of time, putting Nativity back on the coal region football map. With less than a month to prepare for the upcoming season he had a great year 1. At one point calling every male student at Nativity to get numbers up, and he did. Now in year 2 Coach Mason and the Wave have their eyes sighted on a bigger gridiron campaign.

I remember going to see Ryan Poletti fight when I was younger, and it was awesome to see his local following as he left the area. Today he's still in boxing as a trainer, making an impact on the youth in our area. I think there's enough room for two Italian Stallions in the county (me being the other one)

Centralia documentary filmmaker Joe Sapienza chats with us this week about the incredible job he did with the documentary. So interesting to hear a fresh perspective from someone outside the area. He beautifully captured the spirit of Centralia. He also discusses future projects about the lost town.

This week Schuylkill County DA Mike O'Pake sits down with us and discusses the challenges and triumphs of his first year in office. He talks opioid epidemic, his basketball game, and what's ahead.

This week we stop down Route 61 to the Auction Bid Board and speak with owner Carolyn Fry. If you're ever looking for anything, this is the place to start. You don't need to be an antiquer or anything. I feel like they have something for everyone. Do you know their one client drives up from Texas every month? That's how good it is.

Pottsville alum Meredith Averill joins us this week to talk about her exploding career out in the city of lights (maybe ... not sure that's the nickname) of Hollywood. She gives us great behind the scenes and talks about the triumphs and challenges of working in showing business ... and possibly a series about the Yuengling Little League Dynasty (I made that up ... but just putting it out in the u...