Gettin' To Know The 570

For our 14th episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Crystal from Ruth's Place. For Women's History Month, we were honored to learn more about how they are assisting hundreds of women as the only emergency shelter for homeless women in Luzerne County. It's not only a safe space, but it's also an organization that offers services to assist women in finding long-term a...

For our 13th episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Victoria and Chris, the owners of El Puerto de las Empanadas. Motivated by Victoria's roots and passion for cooking, they made a spur-of-the-moment decision to completely change their careers and buy a food truck. Find out how opening a business at the start of a pandemic can actually be extremely successful. A story about a coup...

For our 12th episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with author and local Italian-American historian, Stephanie Longo. Stephanie has dedicated her life to celebrating and focusing on her family's heritage. Inspired by her mother at only 5 years old, Stephanie has made it her mission to continue to preserve the history that her ancestors brought to the United States. She shares how even...

For our 11th episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Mark Misura and Jay Rodney from the incredible and educational podcast, Sons of the Hunt. We truly enjoyed speaking with them and learning about their appreciation for the environment and the animals within it. A podcast that touches not only on hunting but describes their lifestyle and gratitude for being able to provide for their fa...

For our 10th episode, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Kaylee Macko, the owner of The Down Pour. Kaylee discusses how traveling with her fiance and business partner Josh has inspired the many aspects of their eclectic, trendy restaurant. With an abundance of support from friends and family, this dynamic duo was able to renovate their gorgeous space and find the perfect team to complete th...

For our ninth episode of "Gettin’ to Know the 570", Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with the CEO and Vice President of Veteran's Promise. Dave Regan and Ray Stender have dedicated their lives to helping Veterans in need through any facet of their lives. You will not want to miss hearing some of their most inspiring and jaw-dropping moments in their careers as dedicated supporte...

For our eighth episode of "Gettin’ to Know the 570", Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with the lawyers from the Law Offices of Lutz, Grieco & Petty to discover how they came together to help the Berwick community and beyond. You won't want to miss their most memorable cases and why they decided to take on a career that would change people's lives. The story of three car...

For our seventh episode of "Gettin’ to Know the 570", Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Gene Philbin from Peculiar Culinary Company, where we get a "taste" for what motivated Gene's passion for cooking, and the inspiration behind their curious name. From McDonald's to game shows, to opening his own brick and mortar, you will not want to miss this story. Tune i...

For our sixth episode of "Gettin’ to Know the 570", Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Amy Bezek from Amy Bezek Photography, where we learn about how her eccentric personality and love for music has led her through the ups and downs of her life. Amy's loving, spiritual lifestyle was manifested by the experiences she lived, and her persistence to getting to where she wanted to...

For our fifth episode of "Gettin’ to Know the 570", Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with John Knowles from Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery, where he tells us about his life in the circus (literally), his personal struggles with addiction, and how he became involved with Brookdale.  We learn how his road to recovery led John and his family to be devoted to helping the lives of m...

For our fourth episode of "Gettin’ to Know the 570",  Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Lou Ciampi Jr., where we learn how Independent Graphics first began over 40 years ago and how it transitioned into a true family business. Lou Ciampi Jr. initially started his journey interested in law. How did he end up in the printing industry? You definitely want to listen to find out. If y...

For our third episode of "Gettin’ to Know the 570",  Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Ben Schonfeld from Benny Brewing Co, where he discusses how his passion for food and creating the perfect brew helped turn his lifelong dream into reality. We cover everything from growing up in the restaurant industry and how it inspired where he is now, to Ben's plans for the future. If...

For our second episode of "Gettin' to Know the 570", Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with Dan Polhamus from Food & Fire to discover how 3 men with completely different backgrounds came together to form the perfect alliance that created this successful restaurant. Find out what inspired the name "Food & Fire", and how some of their most loved recipes came to li...

To kick off our Gettin' To Know The 570 podcast, our host, Frank Sepko had a chance to sit down with the folks from Engle Eyewear to discuss the story of how they started their business, some of the hurdles they experienced along the way, and what the future looks like at Engle Eyewear.  A truly touching episode as Tom and Renee Engle recall the earliest parts of their journey and share grati...