DiMattia's Food Fight Podcast

Every day, there’s a different kind of food fight happening - one against hunger. On Episode 108 of the Food Fight Podcast, we sit down with the team behind Fork Over Love, a local organization that’s changing the way communities help one another. Instead of handing out typical food donations, they partner with local restaurants to serve the same meals you’d normally order from the menu, giving fa...

Josh Balz is back on the Food Fight Podcast. Many know Josh from his years with Motionless In White, but today he’s helping shape Northeastern Pennsylvania through House Noir in Pittston. We talk about his journey from building a business in Scranton to combining that vision with House Noir, the challenges that came with the transition, and his passion for creating something unique for the communi...

My next guest is someone who shares the same passion I do for shining a spotlight on the people, places, and food that make our communities special. I first met Jonathan at the gym, and after talking about collaborating for a while, we finally sat down for a real conversation. Jonathan’s message is simple: “Focus Up.” It’s more than a tagline—it’s a mindset. Throughout our conversation, that theme...

This week on the Food Fight Podcast, I sit down with my cousin, Tony DiMattia, as he closes the book on an incredible 30-year run coaching Old Forge Blue Devils baseball. We talk about growing up in the same neighborhood, the importance of family, and the memories that shaped us both in Old Forge. From local food favorites to stories from the ballfield, this episode is packed with nostalgia and ho...

This week, I sit down with the crew from NEPA Street Scene to talk about the car culture that continues to thrive throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. We dive into how their organization was formed, the growth of local car clubs over the years, and what it was like growing up in NEPA when cruising Main Street and local car meets were a big part of the community. We also talk about some of our fav...

This week on DiMattia’s Food Fight, I sit down with Chef Chad Gelso of The Refinery. We talk about growing up in the Oregon section of Pittston, leaving America after high school to travel and work throughout Europe, and learning from chefs and kitchens along the way. From there, Chad takes us through his years in Philadelphia’s food scene before eventually returning home to NEPA to help elevate d...

On this episode of the DiMattia’s Food Fight Podcast, I sit down with the team from Build‑N‑Athlete to talk about the importance of youth sports and the impact they can have on a child’s life. Not every family has the financial ability to afford registration fees, uniforms, or equipment costs for their children to play sports — and that’s where Build-N-Athlete steps in for the community. Their mi...

For part two of episode 100, Mike joins me again along with my partner in the Food Fight Podcast, Frank Sepko. We talk about the beginning of it all — me walking into ConversionWorx Media just looking for someone to edit my videos… and somehow walking out with a partnership and a booked studio that helped launch a whole new era of Food Fight. The transformation from Food Fight Podcast to DiMattia’...

100 EPISODES. 🎙️💥 Episode 100 of the Food Fight Podcast is officially here - and it only felt right to make it a two-part episode with one of my best friends, Michael Grevera. Mike has been a huge part of this journey. Before the studio setup, before everything started growing, there were 37 original episodes that most people will never see again. 😂 After that chapter ended, we kept the podcast...

In the heart of Old Forge - known as the Pizza Capital of the World - stands one of its most legendary institutions: Salerno’s Café. A place built on tradition, family recipes, and nearly a century of Old Forge pizza culture. It’s a Cut, not a Slice… I sit down with new owner Jeff Adomiak - someone I’ve known my whole life. We grew up together, graduated together, and even shared the baseball fiel...

In this episode of DiMattia’s Food Fight Podcast, I sit down with Kylie Montigney, host of the Talk of Fame Podcast, for a real conversation about what it means to fight through life’s toughest moments. Kylie opens up about her journey growing up with depression and anxiety, how those struggles shaped who she is today, and how she turned that pain into purpose. Now five years into building her pod...

On this episode of DiMattia’s Food Fight Podcast, I sit down with Lindsey Leppo to break down what fitness is really supposed to look like. We talk about not overcomplicating training, learning what works for you instead of chasing what works for everyone else, and how real-world movement should be the foundation. Growing up in Northeastern Pennsylvania, of course we had to talk pizza… and how foo...

On this episode of DiMattia’s Food Fight Podcast, I sit down with a local team behind multiple PrimoHoagies locations to talk about what really goes into building a successful food franchise. We get into why they chose Primo, what pulled them into the business, and how a South Philly sandwich shop turned into something much bigger. But this isn’t just about hoagies — it’s about the grind of owners...

On this episode of DiMattia’s Food Fight Podcast, I sit down with two colleagues - Rene Sousa and Santiago Martinez from the MMA world who have built a life both on and off the mats as real estate agents and business owners. We talk about how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has shaped who we are - whether you started young or found it later in life, the impact is real. From discipline and competition to overc...

Ladies and gentlemen… this is your MAIN EVENT. Fighting out of Northeast Pennsylvania - Senator Marty Flynn steps into the Food Fight Arena! Before the politics, before the title, there was the grind. We talk about his roots growing up in NEPA, competing in sports, stepping into the boxing world, and working as a prison guard. This episode isn’t about picking sides… it’s about the fight it takes t...

This episode of DiMattia’s Food Fight brings a little different kind of heat… we’re stepping off the mats and onto the dance floor. 💃🥊 My next guest is Heather Reed — my partner for the upcoming Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre, happening at the F.M. Kirby Center, all to benefit the KISS Theatre Company. Heather and I met just a few months ago when we got paired up for the competition, and we click...

Episode 92 of DiMattia’s Food Fight Podcast features Erin, owner of Armetta’s Restaurant & Pizza in Chinchilla—right in the heart of “The Notch” near Clarks Summit. Erin shares the real story behind taking over an already established, turnkey pizzeria—and what it actually takes to bring a legacy spot into a new era. From balancing tradition with innovation to navigating the pressures of social med...

In this episode of DiMattia’s Food Fight, we sit down with the crew from Smash Master Wrasslin’ to talk about the world of indie professional wrestling in Northeastern Pennsylvania, what it takes to become a wrestler, and why those bumps in the ring are very real. Thank You To My Sponsors! Key Ford of Exeter - Connecting the community one food fight at a time! Genoa Wholesale Foods: Servicing the...

And this week on the DiMattia’s Food Fight Podcast, I sit down with Tyler Connor of DaVinci’s Pizza on the Square in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Tyler took over an established pizzeria with no background in making pizza… and turned himself into “the pizza guy.” We get into what it’s really like to be a small business owner and taking over a restaurant, learning a craft from scratch, building something...

This week on the DiMattia’s Food Fight Podcast, I sit down with my friend Mando Sallavanti, and while we’re both from Old Forge, Pennsylvania, our paths couldn’t have been more different or more aligned. There’s nearly a 20-year age gap between us, which made this conversation even more powerful. We talked openly about financial advising, money struggles, and what it really looks like to be broke,...

My guest this week is one of my best friends who I also get to work with everyday, Tyler "The Full" Monney! We talk about Good Tree MMA just celebrating 3 years in business and how our friendship has developed over those years. Also, with the food pyramid being "flipped" recently , we get into the state of health in this country! Join us in the Fight!!! Thank You To My Sponsors! Key Ford of Exeter...

A Fight for Life conversation that starts with a surprise ring-name intro and turns into a real look at early mornings, career choices, and identity. We talk about waking up at 3 AM for nonstop newscasts, the pull between law and journalism, how anxiety shaped the path (and how it’s managed today), plus food, growing up in NEPA, Penn State roots, and the unexpected reminder that we first met at a...

Demetri Patitsas sat down with me to talk about what it really means to chase the American dream. Born in Greece, Demetri came to the United States looking for opportunity — not guarantees — and his journey is a perfect example of what happens when hard work meets belief and patience. We talk about the early days of the grind, starting with ice cream carts, learning how to connect with people, man...

I sit down with Kyle Popish, a recovery specialist and gambling addiction specialist, for a real and honest conversation about addiction and recovery—how both have shaped our lives in very different ways. We talk openly about drug addiction, gambling addiction, and the similarities people don’t always see between them. As the host, this episode hit close to home for me. Before the podcast, I worke...

On this episode, I sit down with Domenico Buonsante of Cibo’s Pizza Food Truck. We talk about life on the road, New York pizza roots, the grind of running a food truck, and the reality of today’s food industry — rising costs, festivals, and staying consistent while being everywhere in NEPA. Real pizza. Real hustle. Real talk. Thank You To My Sponsors! Genoa Wholesale Foods: Servicing the Pizza & R...