The Local 724 Podcast

Welcome back to the show! Today we are talking with Rebecca Hagen (President) and Mike Reese (Founding Member) of the Westmoreland Rotary. They came in to tell us all about the rotary club and the incredible things that they've been involved with here in our community! Please connect with them at the links below!   Also, special thanks to our sponsor Brian Nicklaus Jewelry!   ** Also, please share...

Happy Friday, local fam! We've got a new micro-cast from the Love Local Courtyard Concert Series! Really pumped for this one... Check out Nick Barilla!   Be sure to check him out at the links below!   Special shoutout to the crew for kicking ass all week long & to Brandon Bock Media for the awesome photos! (Thumbnail) Also, thanks to our sponsor... Brian Nicklaus Jewelry   **Please take ONE second...

Yo, it's Tuesday, and here's a NEW episode of the Local Podcast. Today in studio we have a very talented guy, musician, entrepreneur, teacher, and brand-new Dad. Joe is a sax player in The Derek Wood's band and he also has played on many other musician's records. Really cool guy, you can connect with him below!   **Share to support local music and businesses**   https://www.instagram.com/joeschell...

Happy Monday to my Local peeps. Today's guest is here to tell us everything we want to know about the Live! Casino going in at the Westmoreland Mall. Brian Stopped by to answer some questions and tell us more about the plans for the casino... including the grand-opening date!  I can't wait for this place to open, and quite frankly everyone should be excited for this! For anybody that was hesitant...

It's Monday, homies... welcome back! Today we have Tricia Seil of Healthy Accounting. If you're new to running a business and the idea of numbers, accounting, profit, and loss are all scary to you... don't sweat it. Tricia is here to help small business owners do what they do best while she takes care of the "business" type stuff and teach you that it's not as scary as you think. She has different...

Happy Friday, local fam! We've got a new micro-cast from the Love Local Courtyard Concert Series! This 3-piece is pure talent and rocks a really great mix of songs... Please help me welcome Louie Castle and The Rooks!   Be sure to check them out at the links below!   Special shoutout to the crew for kicking ass all week long & to Brandon Bock Media for the awesome photos! (Thumbnail)   **Please ta...

Welcome back for a new episode! Today our guest is Ashley Kertes of the Greensburg Community Development Corporation and Think Greensburg. There are tons of incredible things that the GCDC does for the community from resources and grants, to restaurant week and more! Having a resource like this in our community is priceless, they're working hard to make Greensburg the best it can possibly be. Conn...

Happy Saturday, friends! We've got a new episiode and our 3rd installment of the micro-casts from the Love Local Courtyard Concert Series! Please help me welcome Aubrey Burchell and her Dad, Russell. Be sure to check them out at the links below!   Special shoutout to the crew for kicking ass all week long & to Brandon Bock Media for the awesome photos! (Thumbnail)   **Please take ONE second to hit...

Hey everyone! Hope you're all having a fantastic week. We're back at it on a Tuesday with NEW episode here for you. We have a fun one for you today... Dr. Jacob DiCesare stopped by to tell us about his new practice that he opened in the middle of the pandemic. Very knowledgeable guy and skilled in his craft. Take a listen and connect with him at the links below!   ** As always, please take ONE sec...

Hey gang! We have an awesome episode for you with our new friends, Kristin & Jared of the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. They came in to chat about the Pour Tour and the amazing places that the local area has to offer. If you don't know what the Pour Tour is then you're really in for a treat. Let's just say it's a journey with great drinks, food, prizes, and a little traveling. Intrigued? Yeah,...

It's Friday and no there's no better way to slide into the weekend than with a quick Local micro-cast. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to do the podcast LIVE in front of an audience at the Love Local Courtyard Concert Series presented by the Westmoreland Cultural Trust and Palace Theatre. Along with Adam Seifert as my co-host, we interviewed 8 musical acts over 4 days (unfortunately had to c...

Back at it on a Tuesday! Hope you all enjoyed the long Labor Day weekend. No better way to start the week than talking with one of the most inspirational and motivational guys I know. He's a young entrepreneur that is wise beyond his years. He's absolutely killing it in the entrepreneurial game and helps other businesses do the same. I always have a great time talking with him and this episode sho...

Happy Friday, everyone! Last week I was given the opportunity to do the podcast LIVE in front of an audience at the Love Local Courtyard Concert Series presented by the Westmoreland Cultural Trust and Palace Theatre. Along with Adam Seifert as my co-host, we interviewed 8 musical acts over 4 days (unfortunately had to cancel one night due to weather) during a socially distanced series of very smal...

Happy Monday, Homies! Today in studio we have Ashley Nicklaus, Owner of the Pawn & Jewelry Exchange in Greensburg. Also, her and her husband Brian own Brian Nicklaus Jewelry which is located in the same building. Ashley clues us into the pawn business and some of the coolest things that have passed through her shop. The coolest thing is that they make custom jewelry... if you're looking for someth...

Happy Monday, I hope you're all having a great week so far! We have a really awesome episode this week... We're chatting with the owners of the Wight Elephant Boutique about their journey into retail and also... one of them just happens to be Miss Pennsylvania 2020! I had a real blast talking with Zach and Victoria about what it took to get the store(s) up and running, the ups and downs they've ha...

Today in studio we have Victoria Fox. Born and raised in Greensburg, Vic is an Instagram Influencer who loves marketing and has taken the corporate path as a buyer for the NCAA at Dicks Sporting Goods. On top of that, she is a big proponent of supporting our local community and Greensburg as a whole. We had a great conversation about working in big corporate retail and she even gives us a few tips...

It's Monday again and the good thing is that there's a NEW episode! Today in studio we have Nicole Cribbs & Arron Panigall of Virtus Barbell. They dropped by to chat about the beginnings of the gym versus where it is now and the improvements that they made to the gym during the quarantine. If you need a new home for your fitness regimen or you're thinking about just starting, you can check them ou...

Welcome back to another episode of The Local Podcast! Today in studio we have comedian, Shaun Blackham. We take a dive into how he got started in the business and what the future looks like for performing arts. He's worked with guys like Dave Attell, Mitch Hedberg, Tracy Morgan, Adam Sandler, Steven Wright, amongst others. I'm looking forward to catching a show as soon as he's able to get back on...

Welcome back to another episode of The Local! Today in studio today we have a very inspiring and young entrepreneur that is out there making a name for himself in the filmmaking game. Fernando is an awesome guy with a plan to succeed by doing what he loves. You can check him out at all of the links below!   Please share this episode! It only takes a second and you could really help spread the word...

Happy Monday, everyone! Today in studio we're glad to have our neighbor from Latrobe, Lauren Buches. Lauren is the Executive Director of the Latrobe Art Center located right in downtown Latrobe. She's filling us in on what the future of the art center looks like in the coming months and the adaptations made to continue serving the community.   Be sure to share this episode and help spread the word...

What's up everyone, happy Monday! Today in studio we've got an incredible person that is giving us a real look behind the curtain at the COVID-19 crisis. Chad Taylor is a Hempfield native currently working as an RN in Pittsburgh. Months ago he began a fundraiser to collect money and supplies for medical staff in need in New York City. Not only did he donate a bunch of money and food, but he also p...

I hope that you all had an incredible 4th of July weekend! Today in studio we have Ginny Clara, the owner of Clarabella Beauty Bar in Greensburg, PA. If you haven't seen their incredible nail art on Instagram, you should totally check it out! Ginny is a blast to talk to and her story is one that is wildly inspiring. If you're someone that is thinking of opening a business or taking a leap of faith...

What's up, Locals? It's Monday and you're probably looking for something to keep you awake after that food baby you just made at lunch... Well, here's a new episode with a new friend of ours. Today in studio we have artisan, Courtney Masters. You've definitely seen her work on social media and you can even purchase some of her handmade goods down at the Trendy Bunny Boutique on Pennsylvania Ave. C...

Good morning, gang! On today's episode, we have Adam "Fitz" Seifert. Besides recently taking on a full-time role at the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, Adam is a talented musician, teacher, and photographer. Born and raised in Chicago, he and his wife (a Latrobe native) relocated to Greensburg. Adam is all about networking with the community and it shows in every aspect of his life from being a conte...

What's up gang? This is Ep. 27 featuring the super fun guys over at Gingerbread Man Running Co. Luke and Zack stopped in to chat with us about how the business started and where they see it going in the future. These guys are awesome and I was super happy to finally get them into the studio. Don't forget to check them out on the socials below! https://www.gingerbreadmanrunning.com/ https://www.fac...