I'll Call You Right Back Podcast

After 8 long years, I was finally able to get SPFX artist Jordan Patton in the studio to talk with me about making monsters at Deadneck Studios . 🎃😱 Jordan has spent nearly two decades designing, sculpting, molding, and painting some of the coolest looking and most detailed masks out there. In this episode, we go deep into his journey from being a kid obsessed with art and film, to turning that...

This week, I sit down with Traveling Tintype Photographer, @JosephWymanPhoto, for Part 2 of one of my favorite conversations I have had to date. Joe stops by and we chat about everything from his 11 years spent in the military to what made him pick up his first camera. An absolutely fantastic conversation that went on for hours - hence why I split the episode into two part. Hope yinz enjoy Part 2....

This week, I sit down with Traveling Tintype Photographer, @JosephWymanPhoto, for one of my favorite conversations I have had to date. Joe stops by and we chat about everything from his 11 years spent in the military to what made him pick up his first camera. An absolutely fantastic conversation that went on for hours - hence why I split the episode into two part. Hope yinz enjoy Part 1. Tune in n...

This week, I sit down with Lazy JP and Barz Blackman of indie hip-hop duo BBGuns to talk about music, their writing process, and their brand new album 'Rust Belt' that is out now everywhere! Hope yinz enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Ho Ho Ho boys and girls! Grab some hot cocoa or egg-nog and gather round for a very nostalgic Christmas Special with the one and only, Read Connolly! When Read is not keeping the Christmas spirit alive, you can find him pickin' a banjo or playing on a pedal steel on some of the biggest stages in the world.  Read is a world class musician who has a very strong passion for Christmas. A little while...

There's a snake in my boot! 🤠 This week  Bindley Hardware Co stops by the studio to talk about writing songs, playing live music, cutting up with  Tad Wissel  on  I Seen Dude , and getting the city dancin' at  Honky Tonk ! Yinz better believe it's a good one! Thanks for listening! 🕺🏼🪩💃🏻 - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Over the last few years I've completely fell in love with reading and this week I sit down with the owner of my favorite bookshop in the city  Beyond Bedtime Books . - Jamie Grassman started selling rare children's books online way before she had her own shop. She would source books, list them online, and ship them all over the world. When that started to take off, she decided it was time to expan...

This week, we're back with more spooky stories from local author and historian Thomas White! Tom stops by the studio for a 2 hour episode packed with his favorite haunted tales surrounding Pittsburgh! We're talking Joe Magarac, missing planes, haunted roads, ghosts, witches, werewolves, and more! 👻🪦🧟‍♂️🧙🏻‍♀️ - In addition to spending his time researching our city's history, Tom is the univers...

This week, I am joined by by folk musician and writer, Coltt Winter Lepley to kick off the Halloween season with a bunch of spooky Appalachian Folk stories. From a young age, Coltt has had a passion for history, legends, lore, and the halloween season and he stopped by the studio to tell some of his favorite tales. I love this time of year and I am excited for yinz to hear this episode. Enjoy it!...

This week I sit down with Pittsburgh International Airport Director of Public Affairs, Bob Kerlik, for a conversation about all the exciting things happening at the brand new Terminal at PIT! A fantastic conversation and a must listen for any Pittsburgh traveler! Enjoy it! 🛬 - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I'm joined by the incredibly talented  Al Torrence  — a musician who's built his life around the music. - Most days, you'll find Al on the road, playing lead guitar next to  Charles Wesley Godwin  and the rest of the boys in  The Allegheny High . When he's not playing sold out shows as a full time touring musician, Al is back home in New Brighton running  Music Garden Studios  as the ow...

Glory Daze Motor Cycle Show founder Kurt Diserio   stops by the studio this week to talk all about his introduction to motorcycles, how he created one one of the biggest bike shows in the country, everything happening at this years show, and what all goes into making Glory Daze Motorcycle Show happen! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with  Grist House  co-owner Brian Eaton to dive into 11 years of brewing excellence and community impact in the Pittsburgh beer scene. 🍺 Brian shares how he got started with homebrewing, the history behind their iconic Millvale location, and what it's been like building a legacy alongside co-owner (and brother-in-law) Kyle Mientkiewicz. We also get into Gristhouse's growth,...

This week, I sit down with Appalachian Folk Singer Coltt Winter Lepley to talk about telling good stories and writing good songs. He stops by the studio and we dive in to where he found his love for music and storytelling, traveling the country as a working musician, and the process behind his recording his brand new self titled album 'Coltt Winter Lepley' at Music Garden Studios in New Brighton w...

This week on the podcast,  Mike Medved  joins me to share his journey from basketball courts to wedding stages. While many know him as a "wedding singer," Mike runs one of the few businesses that provides live music and DJ services—creating unforgettable moments for couples on the biggest day of their lives. - But Mike is much more than that. He's a husband, father of three, retired professional a...

This week, I sit down with  Danielle Mashuda  and  Maddy Lafferty , the co-founders of  Keystone Artist Connect  — a full-service resource for artists navigating today's music industry. - With over 24 years of combined experience, Danielle and Maddy bring serious expertise in artist management, tour booking, social media strategy, and large-scale event production. Their mission? To provide compreh...

This week, I sit down with Center for Metal Arts Executive Director, Patrick Quinn, to talk about his mission in helping preserve the rich steel history in Johnstown, Pa through research and education. As a blacksmith, Pat feels he has a duty to help keep the trade alive. His goal with Center for Metal Arts is to bring new faces into the world and further educate the ones who already have a strong...

This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with  Woolly Bear Books  to dive into what it really takes to own and run an independent bookstore. Mike Ploetz has been passionate about reading since childhood, always keeping books close to his heart. After high school, he began working at the beloved Pittsburgh shop  Kards Unlimited , where he developed a deep appreciation for the book business. Hi...

This week, I sit down with Michael Studebaker of  Studebaker Metals . ⚒️ - Eleven years ago, Michael started crafting jewelry in his parents' basement with little more than a few rusty tools, a dream, and a lot of ambition. - His journey began after earning a BFA in Metalsmithing and spending several years working in museums in Philadelphia. Through a series of events, Michael found himself back i...

We made it to the 300TH EPISODE of  I'll Call You Right Back  Podcast. - This milestone episode deserved a guest who truly embodies the significance of the number, and there's no one more fitting than the big dawg  Anthony Badamo  of  Badamo's Pizza . - This week, we're celebrating 15 years of  Badamo's Pizza , and Anthony is joining me in the studio to talk about it all—his journey into pizza mak...

This week, I sit down with  Brillo Box .  Luther Cosmo Ickes  has been haunting the halls of the legendary  Brillo Box  for 20 years. Starting off as a door man back in 2005, he has turned this place into one of the best and most unique venues the City of Pittsburgh has to offer. Lou stopped by the studio and we had one my favorite conversations I've had on this podcast yet. Beyond running a bar f...

This week, I sit down with  Dan Rugh  of Commonwealth Press.  Commonwealth Press  is a AFL/CIO Trade Union Screen Printing Shop that has been working to provide quality printing and design services to the City of Pittsburgh for over 20 years. - Starting out in a 6ft x 6ft area in the basement of their first home in the heart of Southside, Dan talks about how him and his wife Shannon expanded their...

This week, we're diving into the world of pizza with Josh Sickels, owner of Rockaway Pizzeria. Josh's journey into pizza-making began in 2016, and just one year later, he opened the first Rockaway location in White Oak. Known for his unique spin on classic New York-style slices, Josh quickly earned a reputation as one of the area's top pizzerias. Before pizza, Josh's life was much different. He sp...

This week, I'm sitting down for the highly anticipated Part 2 with the one and only  Louie Nice to dive into his journey and how he became the artist and photographer he is today. Lou's passion for documenting life through film started in Pittsburgh, where he stumbled upon a camera in the most unexpected way—the rest is history. When he's not working on his house or hanging with his family, Lou's...

Winter break is over, and this week, I'm sitting down with the one and only  Louie Nice to dive into his journey and how he became the artist and photographer he is today. Lou's passion for documenting life through film started in Pittsburgh, where he stumbled upon a camera in the most unexpected way—the rest is history. When he's not working on his house or hanging with his family, Lou's document...