Gettin' To Know The 570

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...

We had a chance to sit down with Marc Williams, owner of MarcCo Jewelers! We learn about the story of how Marc began his career working at Bartikowsky Jewelers and how his desire to learn influenced his success in the industry. We cover everything from Marc being a self-taught jeweler and deciding to start his own business with his dad, Tom, to building relationships with well-known artists in the...

We had a chance to sit down with Jean Baun, founder of JSB Financial, LLC and JSB Wealthbuilders, LLC. Jean is a dedicated and focused professional who offers possible solutions to today's retirement challenges. Find out how growing up working on a dairy farm turned Jean into the hard-working, successful financial advisor she is today! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our ne...

For our 25th episode, we had a chance to sit down with Jim Mirabelli, creator of NEPA Pizza Review! Not only was Frank interviewing a man known for rating exceptional pizza, but he got a "taste" for reviewing pizza with the pizza pro, himself. NEPA is known to many as the pizza capital of the world! Listen to find out Jim's thought process when he actually rates pizza, and what he i...

For our 24th episode, we had a chance to sit down with Amy Durham from Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery. Tune in to hear about a well-rounded story that takes us through her personal struggles with addiction, her journey through recovery, and the pursuit of her professional success leading to her role of CEO at Brookdale. If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, mes...

For our 23rd episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with the founder of The Food Dignity Movement, Clancy Harrison, and her Dietetic Intern and employee with the Weinberg Food Bank, Amanda Gordineer. Clancy is a food justice advocate and dedicates her life to erasing the stigma of shame in asking for assistance and truly fighting hunger and food insecurity. Amanda who works at the Weinberg...

For our 22nd episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Bianca Lupio & Autumn Eckert from Boozy B’s, an alcohol-infused ice cream parlor. We learn about how two women with very different backgrounds came together to bring an experience of a big city to our local Wilkes-Barre. From years of perfecting recipes to exciting plans for the future, this is a lively episode you will not want t...

For our 21st episode, Frank Sepko had the chance to sit down with the founder of Green Planet Micro Farm, Jessica Iffert, where she tells us the story of her first big sale and how the immediate support from local restaurants gave her the courage for her business. We cover everything from her family history rooted in farming, to the inspiration behind her business, and all her experiences in betwe...

For our 20th episode, Frank Sepko had the chance to sit down with Gwen from the nonprofit, The Verve Vertu Art Studio. Verve Vertu is an arts apprenticeship that taps into the creative energy of people with special capabilities. The artists work with a wide variety of products for art, such as watercolors, acrylics, fibers, batik, and so much more. Find out how Gwen saw a need for creativity in ou...

For our 19th episode, Frank Sepko had the chance to sit down with Jeff from the Café - An American Bistro. Jeff tells us the history of growing up in the restaurant industry, what ultimately influenced his decision to run his own business, and the stories from his most memorable opportunities. We learn about how Jeff’s teenage son is following in his footsteps and embracing his entrepreneurial sid...

For our 18th episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with the Owens Family from Paul Owens Racing, where we learn about Paul Owens III beginning his racing career at the age of 5 and some of his most memorable experiences so far in his 10 years of racing. From watching his sister on the race tracks to now competing against drivers twice his age, Paul is passionate and committed to racing, an...

For our 17th episode, Frank Sepko had the chance to sit down with the owner of Sea The World Travel, Karen Monko Nagle. In her yearbook, you will find a picture of Karen and a quote that says, "I am going to own my own travel agency". Now 20 years later, she has traveled to all seven continents and has helped hundreds, if not thousands of people plan their dream vacations through her ver...

For our 16th episode, Frank Sepko had the chance to sit down with Megan Millo, the owner of The Woodhouse Day Spa. Megan discusses how owning her own business has been a dream of hers since she was a little girl, yet she didn't read the signs until recently. She explores different ideations, such as continuing her marketing career with Ken Pollock to opening up her very own restaurant, Megan&...

For our 15th episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with the owners of Orloski's Car Wash and Lube Shop. Jerry Sr. and Jerry Jr. discuss how the Orloski business evolved from a used car lot to a car wash and lube shop. Tune in to hear how they have successfully developed a thriving business built on honesty and quality while forming strong relationships within the community!  If you or...