Steel City Round Table Podcast

Scottie G. is a functional aging specialist and the host of Just Be with Scottie G..  What is a functional aging specialist? I had no clue until I met Scottie.  Do you want to live a fuller life and be present for those around you or do you want to be an isolated, crotchety miserable old person?  Most of us dread getting older because we only see the negatives.  Scottie is a visionary who shows us...

When people talk about addiction and recovery it's always negative in nature. I mean I get it and I do it too. It is such a serious disease affecting so many people. I tend to forget that I have gained so much through my recovery journey. Natalie has fought her demons as well finding new life. In this episode we talk about how our lives were, things we have done during recovery, and where our live...

When people talk about addiction and recovery it's always negative in nature.  I mean I get it and I do it too. It is such a serious disease affecting so many people. I tend to forget that I have gained so much through my recovery journey.  Natalie has fought her demons as well finding new life.  In this episode we talk about how our lives were, things we have done during recovery, and where o...

No crazy description here. Two podcaster coming together to spread the word. Addiction, mental health and recovery along with life in general. Nothing is off limits. Drew Moore is awesome and I am lucky to be working with him. Together we accomplish more! Drew Moore and Mark Kneebone coming together to talk our truths and our lives.

Ever get in an argument with a friend because of miscommunication? It's not always easy to communicate with people close to you. Feelings and butts get hurt and not intentionally. Natalie and I just had one of those moments. Statements misunderstood and messages not received.....pitfalls of talking to those close to you. Somehow this episode took a turn and we ended up talking about some poor...

Josh Shimko has been an LEO for over two decades. He has served in metropolitan as well as smaller departments throughout his distinguished career. He has seen it all and has the scars and the tee shirt. Josh was diagnosed with PTSD and depression as a result of his experiences on the job. You know how his two decades of service were rewarded? Not a "thank you" or a "job well done&q...

Holidays bring with them a lot of joy and togetherness...they also bring headaches, stress, arguments, misunderstanding, binge drinking (my old favorite) and a lot of not so fun things. How do we navigate these waters and get through these times without someone going to the hospital or jail? Do you drink and hide from everyone or do you face the problems and make the best of the situation? My old...

In this episode we talk about a lost idea in the criminal justice system, and life in general. Empathy and more to the point the lack of empathy. Why do some LEO's have preconceived opinions of people and situations prior to actually getting there? Shouldn't they treat every situation separately on a case by case basis? These are just some of the things we talk about. We are not saying all LEO are...

An alcoholic and an attorney talk about the holidays and the ups and downs

One of my closest friends passed away tragically 6/1/2024. Kenny "Finn" Finnegan was one hell of a human. Like everyone he had his flaws. I was lucky enough to do an episode with him shortly before he passed. Having this video recording brings some comfort when I start thinking about him and begin falling into that dark place. Being sober makes this so much harder. When I was a drunk I didn't feel...

We want to hear your thoughts. Mental health awareness has become a very popular theme, and for good reason. Many of us are physically healthy but not mentally. We fool ourselves on a daily basis that we are healthy and that our lives are great. I'm gonna call bull shit on that one. We don't spend enough time understanding who we are mentally and what is going on between our ears. I speak from exp...

We want to hear your thoughts. As a police officer there were parts of the job that got under my skin. Long hours, piss poor supervisors, crappy cars, mediocre training and of course attorneys. It didn't matter what side of the law they were on they drove me nuts. Whether it was a public defender with little experience or a criminal defense attorney with an attitude. I learned to just take them as...

We want to hear your thoughts. Plain and simple, we are simple. We speak from our experiences including all our mistakes. Our way isn't the right way, the only way or even the best way but it is working for us. Kells and I struggled working through the steps, and Kells is still pushing through. Believing in a power we cannot see, touch, feel, hear or smell is a difficult proposition. It's taken me...

We want to hear your thoughts. Jon Atkinson is a 23 year veteran working as a paramedic in Pittsburgh PA. He is currently the president of their union, rescue paramedic, volunteer fireman and a tactical medic with the police SWAT unit. We met while I was a police officer in Pittsburgh. He and I met answering 911 calls and a friendship grew from there. Becoming a paramedic is not the easiest of tas...

We want to hear your thoughts. Just like every other profession not every cop is the same, spoiler alert. People join the force for different reasons and motivations, some good and some bad. Just because they wear the badge does not make them equal. When you enter law enforcement with good intentions the chances of becoming a "good" cop are much higher. "Bad" cops usually come...

We want to hear your thoughts. Dr. Casey Phillips is a chiropractor in Pittsburgh Pa. Dr. Phillips has been a very big influence in my life. Outside of seeking his medical advice he has also listened to a ton of my nonsense over the years. Casey has not always had an easy go of it. His path to becoming a successful chiropractor took a surprising route. He has had some amazing and unbelievable expe...

We want to hear your thoughts. There is always an argument about whether or not women should be in law enforcement. Spending 12 years as an officer and detective I have had the opportunity to work with officers from all backgrounds. I have my personal opinions on this topic. What are your thoughts? Let's get Ito it!!We love you and there is always a seat for you at the Steel City Round Table!

We want to hear your thoughts. I got sober May 5, 2023. What an amazing year It has been. I honestly never thought I would stay sober after I came home from treatment. I still had the alcoholic mindset that I could always go back to drinking sometime, just do it smarter and better. The last 12 months of ups ad downs have taught me so much about who I truly am. I AM an alcoholic, I am a mess, I am...

We want to hear your thoughts. In this episode my guest is my friend and an awesome guy, Keith Fetsko. Keith is a soft spoken guy with one hell of a story. He is a family man and spiritual man. A cancer diagnosis could have ended him but he fought through and kept going. Cancer showed its ugly mug again and he kicked its ass again. I'm amazed and the will and the courage that cancer patients show...

We want to hear your thoughts. Have you ever attended an AA/NA meeting? Ever want to know what they are like? A lot of us feel that these programs won't help or are just a bunch of BS. Going to AA saved me from relapse more times than I can count. The fellowship you form, the friends you make and the honesty of the program. Many people have a bad idea or negative opinion of these programs. In the...

We want to hear your thoughts. In this episode I am joined by my friend Keith Fetsko and co-host Kelly Gibson. Kelly was the victim of an abusive relationship. Her strength has helped her forge a new path in sobriety and her mental health. Kells took the time to talk about how domestic violence has affected and changed her life. Bottom line domestic violence is an act of power and violence. It is...

We want to hear your thoughts. Brandon dives into his addiction in part two. His life has led him down some dirty roads and he fights everyday to stay the path. His honesty and openness about his experiences still blows me away. From fighting professionally, to the military and to his traumas. Brandon holds nothing back when discussing what he has gone through and continues to go through. Like I s...

We want to hear your thoughts. Joining me in this episode is my sobriety buddy Kelly "Kells" Gibson. Living in addiction we forget how important our relationships truly are. Finding sobriety we have to relearn what it is like to have relationships whether good or bad. We have to own up to our part in these relationships. We have to decide which ones we can start to heal and which ones we...

We want to hear your thoughts. Brandon is a dear friend of mine and a true warrior. He is a former marine, professional MMA fighter, MMA coach and an addict in recovery. We met while we were taking our vacation in treatment. Brandon has battled addiction and mental health like most of us. His unique experiences and personality made my treatment journey a lot of fun....no BS. Brandon sits down with...

We want to hear your thoughts. Jake Miclot is the owner and head coach at True Believer Jiu Jitsu in Pittsburgh PA. He is an accomplished competitor and and talented instructor. His methodology for instruction is a winning formula. Education through inclusion and equality. Everyone earns their place while everyone is accepted. His gym is highly competitive and fosters a highly competitive atmosphe...