Brian M Christiana

The Brian Christiana Podcast

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The Brian Christiana Podcast is a down-to-earth, conversation-driven show hosted by Brian Christiana, a proud native of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, who’s made it his mission to highlight the people and stories that have shaped his life and hometown community. Each episode features authentic conversations with individuals Brian has crossed paths with—whether it’s classmates from his days at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Coal Township, friends and mentors from Central Penn College, or connections made through his work in radio, sports, and media. From small-town heroes and former teachers

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Brian M Christiana

Episodes

Episode 12-Mike Erickson 10.04.2025 34:22

Mike Erickson visits the show and talks about the personal obstacles he has had in life, including moving from Philadelphia, finding a job after college, and dealing with a personal loss.

Episode 11- Mike Snyder 07.04.2025 30:08

Episode 11 features Mike Snyder from Breaker Cigars to the show. Mike and Brian talk about owning a business in Central PA and the different type of cigars.

Special Episode-Bernie Romanoski Hall of Fame 05.04.2025 34:29

Brian welcomes Bernie Romanoski and Joe Bordell on the show to discuss the upcoming Hall of Fame banquet on April 26 and the organization's history.

Episode 10-Freddy Bahr 03.04.2025 24:47

Brian talks with longtime friend Freddy Bahr. Freddy talks about living in Brentwood, NY, and moving to Harrisburg for a few years. The guys also talk about their trip to Aruba this past summer and what they might do next.

Episode 9- Mike McLaughlin 31.03.2025 21:58

Brian has the chance to talk to Mike McLaughlin, the 2025 mayoral candidate for Shamokin. Mike talks about his early life, owning a business, and what led him to start a career in politics.

Episode 8- Anthony "Ho Bott" Procopio 27.03.2025 41:13

Brian and Lenny interview Anthony Procopio from Ho Bott News. Anthony talks about how he started Ho Bott News and the different projects that were presented to him.

Episode 7- Brian Persing 24.03.2025 27:42

Episode 7 features Brian Persing, president of the Shamokin Area School Board. Brian discusses about being a business owner and his involvement in the community.

Episode 6- Joe Leschinskie 20.03.2025 40:59

Brian interviews Joe Leschinskie about his life experiences. Joe talks about growing up in the "Fifth Ward" and how his life has been impacted by running for public office. Joe also talks about his passion for WWE Wrestling.

Episode 5- Matt Tehansky 17.03.2025 23:53

Matt Tehansky, a native of Coal Township, PA, joins the show to discuss his local business, Coal Region Winery. He also discusses his experience living in the Harrisburg area and other problems he faced earlier in life.

Episode 4- Krista Lutzick 13.03.2025 16:12

Episode 4 features Krista Lutzick, the Community Relations Manager at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. She talks about her experiences working in Minor League Baseball and an essential experience in life that shaped her into who she is today.

Special Episode with Lenny Cicchiello 10.03.2025 30:22

Lenny and Brian talk about the NFL offseason including the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Episode 3- Emma Gownley 06.03.2025 24:34

Brian interviews Emma Gownley about her experiences in life, including teaching and her different interests.

Episode 2-Aaron and Brian Christiana 27.02.2025 43:05

Brian Christiana interviews his father, Brian, and his brother, Aaron. They discuss different topics, including Aaron's new career and his dad's life journey.

Episode 1- Lenny Cicchiello 20.02.2025 28:42

Lenny Cicchiello, Lourdes Regional School Junior, joins the show to talk about his passion (Baseball).