TalkErie.com - The Joel Natalie Show - Erie Pennsylvania Daily Podcast

It was another Big Check Event with Brian Slawin of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners on Monday. Rebecca Styn from Blind Tiger Spirit Free Cocktails, and Aaron Lewis of Sphere Brake Defense shared their journeys and what's currently happening in their Erie-based businesses.

In honor of Star Wars Day (a couple days early), on Friday we talked with Erie Star Wars super fans Tom and Tommy Twohig about their collections, podcasts and costuming as a service to young people.

On Thursday, we discussed one of Erie’s favorite family destinations: The Erie Zoo. We sat down with President and CEO, Melissa “Roo” Kojancie, and Erie Zoological Society Board Chair, Jeff Beach to learn about their Centennial celebration and efforts to grow the Zoo.

David Gorman is the writer of the Waldameer Mystery Files, a series of children's book for readers 8-12. Waldameer is one of the country's oldest amusement parks and David’s family business, so we’re excited to learn about these uniquely-Erie stories

Senator Dave McCormick here in the studio talks about term limits, the recent violence at the Governor’s mansion, refugee resettlement, international student visas, tariffs, and more.

Aaron Bush, a chef who returned to Erie and is now the owner of Born and Braised, a new restaurant going into the old Hector’s location.

David Forrest and Fr. Jerry Piscaro join us to talk about the state of rental housing in the city.

Jill McCormick, Communications Director of Chautauqua Institution joins us.

Nathan Koble comes to discuss the new historical marker noting the visit by Abraham Lincoln in Lake City on his way to his inauguration in 1861.

Ben Speggen, Vice President of the Jefferson Educational Society, tells us what’s coming up at Jefferson.

Gary Lee, Chief Administrative Officer of Diverse Erie is our guest

Erie Ale Trail, now in its 10th year of operation. Kristin Hubert, executive director of the Lake Erie Ale Trail is joining us

James Sherrod & Shantel Hilliard from the Minority Community Investment Coalition joins us

Mary Rogers, Executive Director of the American Red Cross NWPA Chapter joins us to talk about the Sound The Alarm campaign of free smoke alarms in the City of Erie.

Erie County Executive Brenton Davis is with us

We welcome Kim Thomas and Wyatt Schroeder from Infinite Erie as they talk about housing, as well as funding for refugees as federal funds are frozen.

Mary Bula, executive director of Erie Together, joins us to discuss leading kids toward skilled trade

Today, we are happy to welcome Thomas Brooks, acting director of the Erie Philharmonic, to the microphone. We’ll learn about the Erie Philharmonic’s upcoming performances, programs, funding, and more.

Tina Mengine, President & CEO of ECRDA, joins us

Today we are talking to the Director of the Erie County Department of Health, Erin Mrenak. As a few cases of measles have been reported in Erie County, we’ll talk about this public health issue, plus the wide-ranging respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV, Covid, and more.

Captain Greg Bailey joins us to discuss the Flagship Niagara

Todd Rebich of Rebich Investments talks about opportunities to support local assets

Gretchen Blough, LCB, the Customs Brokerage Manager of Logistics Plus Customs Broker Solutions joins us to unpack the impact of tariffs on Erie businesses.

Julie Slomski, Executive Director of the Erie-Western PA Port Authority, gives us a new year update.

Founder and CEO of Federal Resources, Jeremy Young is our guest to discuss opportunities to grow tech and AI in Erie.