The Local 724 Podcast

Today on the show we have Owner and Lead Stylist of Salt Beauty Lab, Hannah Koshinsky. She loves keeping up with the current trends for hair as well as making old trends new again. She's very passionate when it comes to educating folks about the services she provides. Enjoy this one, it's definitely a motivating episode! Also, she drops some exciting news about the business and where the NEW locat...

We had a chance to chat with Latrobe native, Luke Weltz about his start at the age of eight, the upcoming release he has happening this year, and everything in between!  Luke is a multi-talented musician who plays piano as well as acoustic and bass guitar. At only 27 years old, he's got nearly 20 years of musical training and 12 years of performing at open mics and other events. Yeah, that wasn't...

Back from vacation and in the studio. Today I had an absolute blast talking to Tommy Costa, owner & instructor of High Ground Jiu-Jitsu and hearing the story of how he was introduced to BJJ. Taking a chance on a simple invite to check out a class led to a life-changing moment. That day, Tommy realized that he needed a change and tried something different. To hear the full story, check out the epis...

Today on the show we have the brother/sister team behind the most bangin' food truck rollin' around town. If you're not familiar with Just Roll'd Up, you need to be! They offer the freshest sushi & poke bowls ever. Rob has been in the food industry for a long time and decided that it was his time to take the next step, so between he and a friend the truck was born. Shortly after, Kelly was being a...

Time to show a little love to our awesome neighbors in the 412 (and beyond)!! We're talking with Sam Loutzenhiser & Stefanie Zizzo (Pittsburgh Volunteer) today about this incredible organization. empowerHER is the only organization in the country specifically working to address the struggles of girls whose mothers have died, and we’re doing vital work. empowerHER was formed in 2013 as a grassroots...

Welcome to the latest and greatest... today on the show we have our buddy Brooke Miller, Community Manager of Spreadshop. So, she's here to tell us all about Spreadshop & Spreadshirt and everything we need to know about how to open & customize a spreadshop in just a few minutes. If you're interested in making some extra cash and selling your own custom merch (tees, mugs, stickers, hats, bandanas,...

We had a great time chatting with Lyn Starr aka @stoasta . He's a really inspiring guy who's working hard and pumping out some really great music all while raising his brand new son. He started in studio with his dad at the age of 10 and then went on to start his own label, highfive_prod he started at the age of 17. He's opened for Bone Thugs and Harmony and many others. He's @setonhilluniversity...

Today on the podcast we have a very talented baker who specializes in custom sugar cookies. When I say custom, I mean completely and totally tailored to the theme of your event and or request. Kelsey Blahovec is the mastermind behind Greensburg's very own, wolf and whisk. If you haven't tried her baked good yet, I can honestly say that you're missing out. Give this episode a share and help support...

Today on the 724 podcast we have an entrepreneur that is certainly keeping herself busy! Chrissy Leichliter or "CeCe" as you may know her is a BOSS in the truest sense of the word. She runs her own media consulting company called CML Media Consulting and of course everyone knows about her earring (and accessories) company, CeCe Custom Design. She's talented, smart, and very fun to talk to!   You c...

Here's one that literally took a lot longer to happen than it should've... Today we're hanging with award winning musician, Derek Woods of The Derek Woods Band. We start by discussing what it's like to have a musical family and a Dad that is in the Blues Hall of Fame. Then, from moving back and forth from Pittsburgh to LA a couple of times, trying new sounds, and finally finding his passion for Am...

New episode drop Today on the show we sat down with the business-savvy and ultra talented Mindy Keegan of the Made For Mama Shop, and this is one that you do not want to miss!   From a draining corporate job to running her own company, we get a peek behind the story of the Made for Mama Shop. Enjoy!   Thank you to my adorable wife, Jessi for sitting in and co-hosting

Today in studio we're chatting with Samantha DeStefano, owner of the Rustic Smoke Candle Co. We talk a lot about the journey that she took into entrepreneurship and how she built her company from the ground up.  Connect with her at the links below. Also, enjoy the episode and please share! https://rusticsmokecandleco.com/   https://www.facebook.com/rusticsmokecandleco   https://www.instagram.com/r...

Zachary’s Mission supports families of medically fragile children by providing basic necessities, financial assistance, and programs that nurture emotional well-being. Originally founded by Patricia and Robert Vince as the Zachary Hunter Vince Memorial Fund, Zachary’s Mission recognizes that hospital families face financial and emotional hardships when a child is ill, and we strive to lessen these...

Happy Monday, friends! We have a very special show for you today... On the podcast we have a young and hungry local musician who is making waves! Jacian Blaze is here to tell us his story of how he found his calling. It's a really great episode, so be sure to check it out and give it a share! Follow and share Jacian at these links below! https://www.facebook.com/jacianblaze https://www.instagram.c...

Our buddy Daisher was on the show this week to tell us all about the mural initiative with The Green Beacon Gallery. It's a super interesting push to add more art and culture to the community. Please check this one out and share!! Connect with Daisher and the Green Beacon Gallery below...   Instagram -  www.instagram.com/revrocket_likes_people www.instagram.com/revdaisherrocket www.instagram.com/d...

Welcome back, friends! Today we're talking with Santina Murin & Katherine Mansfield, the co-creators of their book, Spilled Ink & Images. The book is a collection of poetry and images that the two created during the pandemic. The poems and photos have a very real and emotional vibe to them. I tell everyone, if this pandemic has shown us anything at all, it's that we can slow down and be more creat...

Today we welcome a friend and local badass business woman, Denise Ardisson. She is a Real Estate agent, Listing Specialist, and owns a property investment company (Triple B Properties). If you or someone you know is selling or buying, be sure to contact Denise and let her work her magic! She has helped multiple guests on this show buy their homes, like Brian Uran from the Live Casino. You can conn...

Today is the LAST SHOW of 2020... whew, it's been a wild ride. Thank you all for listening and keeping the show alive throughout the last year!  Today we have our great friend, Tom Harrold here from the Baltzer Meyer Historical Society and the originator of Greensburg Then and Now, a super engaging facebook page with over 7,600 members! Tom is here to give us a little history lesson about Greensbu...

Happy Holidays to everyone, I hope you're getting through the week! Today on the show we're glad to have Kimberly and Morgan (Licensed Therapists) on to talk with us about Mental Health, Happiness, Self Love, and the awareness that those deserve. We jump right in talking about COVID and how they've seen it affecting people's mental health and discuss things that can be done to rise above the negat...

Welcome back to the show, I hope you're all having an excellent start to the week. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the Jim Bosco... He is the owner of Major Stokes restaurant in downtown Greensburg, although lately he's been operating more as a one-man-band. Please listen to this one and share it to everyone you know, because if anyone deserves the recognition it's Jim and crew at Stok...

Today on the podcast we have Kelli Tamewitz and my BEAUTIFUL wife, Jessi Hauser! They're joined the show today to talk about the incredible local company that they work for, Bridges Hospice. The things that this company does for its patients and employees is unbelievable... there's no wonder why they've been awarded one of Pittsburgh's Top Workplaces for the last 8 years! Just one of my favorite t...

Happy Monday everyone! Today on the show we have our buddy, Brook Brewer. You may know her from being a member of The Trendy Bunny team, but she also runs a fantastic blog that gives you an inside look at what it's like to be a military spouse... It's called Proud Military Wife. She also partnered with CeCe Custom Design to craft earrings out of actual military uniforms. Uniforms that have seen th...

Hey everyone! Happy Thanksgiving eve :) Today's show is with young and talented floral entrepreneur, Marah Frank. I first ran into Marah at the opening of the Trendy Bunny Studio. She is very talented and her dedication to her craft is unparalleled as you can see on her Instagram... So make sure you go check that out! Link below :)   **Please take ONE second to hit the share button and show your s...

Happy Friday, local fam! We've got a new micro-cast from the Love Local Courtyard Concert Series! Today's show is with the international act, Willow Hill! Local natives turned Nashville stars, they definitely have huge things coming. They were featured in Rolling Stone magazine and completed a UK tour in 2019.   Be sure to check them out at the links below!   Special shoutout to the crew for kicki...

Hey friends!  Today Brian Ferrell and J. Trafford from the band Sommelier stopped by to talk all things music. From what the Greensburg music scene used to look like to hopefully what the future holds. Sommelier really has an incredible & unique sound. Check them out at the links below and give them a listen and a like!   **Please share, help spread the word about local talent!**   https://www.som...