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American Grown Podcast

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Hosted by Austin Sullivan (aka Sully): The podcast will focus on people from different walks of life and their journey to where they are now. Each episode will feature a NEW guest sharing their life and the lessons they learned along the way. Stories from the heart of our community.

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Episodes

Chris Pond - Navy Vet, Drummer & Registered Nurse Manager/Topics: 9/11 On the Rocks Bourbon, Surviving Boot Camp & Becoming a Hull Tech - Ep.080

Episode 080: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Chris Pond Navy Vet, Registered Nurse Manager & Drummer. PART 1 of 2. ⚠️Explicit Episode (foul language) - In this episode Chris talks about how he got the nickname Drummer. Surviving boot camp and becoming a Navy hull technician. He eventually ends up on the ship the USS Samuel B. Roberts. He goes in-depth on the history of who Samuel B. Roberts was and how the ship got its name. - To learn more abou...

May 22, 202458 minEp. 80

Shane Manney - Founder of 5 Stones Fight Club/Topics: The origin of 5 Stones, Fear, Comfort, Anger, Pride & People Matter - PART 2 Ep.079

Episode 079: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Shane Manney Founder of 5 Stones Fight Club. PART 2 of 2. ⚠️Explicit Episode - In this episode Shane talks about how 5 Stones Fight Club got its start. Along with the many different mission trips Shane, his family & friends have taken to the Middle East helping those less fortunate. After hearing his story some may consider Shane to be the real life Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) from Taken. - To learn mor...

May 15, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 79

Shane Manney - Founder of 5 Stones Fight Club/Topics: What makes a person a leader of men - PART 1 Ep.078

Episode 078: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Shane Manney Founder of 5 Stones Fight Club. PART 1 of 2. ⚠️Explicit Episode - In this episode Shane talks about carry the rock, stay on the path, don't stop running, I'll be back. Along with his six years as an infantry machine gunner in the United States Marine Corps. - To learn more about Shane Manney & 5 Stones Fight Club click here: https://5stonesfightclub.org - #ad this episode is brought to yo...

May 08, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 78

Mike Reese - Owner of Quittie Hollow/Topics: Makers, The Who & Bees - Ep.077

Episode 077: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Mike Reese owner of Quittie Hollow. - In this episode Mike talks about how a certain high school teacher pointed him towards Penn College of Technology where he was able to thrive using his hands and the tools around him. Years later with the help of his father they run a successful family business. Their clients include the everyday individual looking for that unique gift all the way up to Troegs. Mike a...

May 01, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 77

Randy McKillop - President & founder of Courtyard of Honor a 501c3 nonprofit/Topics: In depth breakdown of Courtyard of Honor, History of Hershey PA & List of upcoming events - Ep.076

Episode 076: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Randy McKillop president & founder of Courtyard of honor a 501c3 nonprofit. PART 2 of 2. - In this episode Randy goes in depth about the specifics on the Courtyard of Honor which will be located right off of West Chocolate Ave by Houlihan's & the Hershey Theatre. He goes on to discuss upcoming events and how you the listener can help support the cause to NEVER FORGET. ⚠️Explicit Episode - To learn...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 76

Randy McKillop - President and Founder of Courtyard of Honor a 501c3 nonprofit/Topics: Meeting a local hero, September 11th - Ep.075

Episode 075: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Randy McKillop president & founder of Courtyard of Honor a 501c3 nonprofit. PART 1 of 2. - In this episode Randy talks about his early years as a student at Hershey High School where he met Mike "Rocks" Horrocks while playing baseball. Years later on September 11th 2001 Rocks was a co-pilot on the hijacked flight 175 that hit the South Tower. Randy is on a mission to honor those local heroes like Rock...

Apr 17, 202438 minEp. 75

Gloria Lapp - Certified Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator/Topics: Natural Childbirth, Advocating & Courageous VBAC - Ep.074

Episode 074: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Gloria Lapp a Certified Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator. - In this episode Gloria talks about her first experience giving birth and how the system lead her down a path where the only outcome was a C-Section. After a rough first pregnancy Gloria started to learn all she could about natural childbirth & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). She's a certified birth doula with a few at home pregnanci...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 74

Jordon Good - Fox Crest Farm, Family & Faith - PART 2 Ep.073

Episode 073: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jordon Good 3rd Generation Owner of Fox Crest Farm & Host of Beyond the Outpost Podcast. In this episode Jordon talks about family legacy and what it means to him. We discuss the upcoming Spring Festival, their future market place & events at Fox Crest Farm. Jordon's wife Lindsey makes a surprise call into the podcast where we take a deep dive into faith. This is part 2 of 2. - To learn more about...

Apr 03, 202453 minEp. 73

Jordon Good - 3rd Generation Owner of Fox Crest Farm - PART 1 Ep.072

Episode 072: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jordon Good 3rd Generation Owner of Fox Crest Farm & Host of Beyond the Outpost Podcast. - In this episode Jordon talks about many different topics ranging from family, faith & entrepreneurship. He goes in-depth about their first Fall Festival and how it almost didn't happen. We discuss how Jordon & his wife Lindsey took their family dairy farm and turned it into a premier event space. This is...

Mar 27, 202459 minEp. 72

Kylie Montigney - Host of the Talk of Fame Podcast - Ep.071

Episode 071: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Kylie Montigney Host of the Talk of Fame Podcast. - In this episode Kylie talks about growing up in Scranton and how she started her podcast Talk of Fame podcast. Being just 17 years old she already has interviewed 270+ guests! When not interviewing guests Kylie can be found attending broadway shows & loves Hugh Jackman. Her passion includes women's empowerment and giving them a platform to share thei...

Mar 20, 202435 minEp. 71

Johnny Besecker - President of BAL - Ep.070

Episode 070: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Johnny Besecker President of BAL (Besecker American League). - In this episode Johnny gives us a look inside Lancaster's finest premier amateur league for athletes of all skill levels and backgrounds. With what is projected to be well over 300 athletes (basketball, football & wiffle ball) coming out and playing this season! The league is even partnering with local sports venue powerhouse Spooky Nook t...

Mar 13, 202440 minEp. 70

Spenser Brossman - Owner of Complete in Box Video Games - Ep.069

Episode 069: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Spenser Brossman Owner of Complete in Box Video Games. - In this episode Spenser talks about his love for video games & flag football. He attended Drexel University to study mathematics. After college he quickly figured there was a need for a video game store in Ephrata. So he took his passion of video games, comics & the like and opened his own store back in 2011. Now with over 830 positive revie...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 69

Ethan Daubert - Mortgage Lender at CrossCountry Mortgage - Ep.068

Episode 068: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Ethan Daubert Mortgage Lender at CrossCountry Mortgage. - In this episode Ethan talks about his love of family & passion for the sport of soccer. We discuss shows such as Wrexham & Ted Lasso. Ethan shares his experience with the real estate market and how he's found success by putting his head down and just getting it done. - To learn more about Ethan Daubert click here: https://crosscountrymortga...

Feb 28, 202453 minEp. 68

Tony Sinico - Future Athletic Director at Lebanon High School - Ep.067

Episode 067: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Tony Sinico Future Athletic Director at Lebanon High School. Tony is trading in his coaching whistle & history books for a bigger role as an athletic director with Lebanon high school. Cross town rival with Cedar Crest high school where he first got his start in teaching. - In this episode Tony talks about having a set back while in college which put his teaching career on hold. After working a few ye...

Feb 21, 202458 minEp. 67

Mitchell Davis - Owner of War Bird Fitness & Strength Coach at Warwick High School - Ep.066

Episode 066: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Mitchell Davis Owner of War Bird Fitness & Strength Coach at Warwick High School. First time meeting Mitch you can tell he is a salt of the Earth kind of guy. Do anything for ya if he knows you well enough. Soon as he walked in the door I figured we'd hit it off. Not to mention he looks like Arthur Shelby from Peaky Blinders which is pretty badass. - In this episode Mitch talks about his injuries but ...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 40 minEp. 66

Jona Padilla - Tattoo Artist & Owner of a Piece of Perfection Tattoo Studio - Ep.065

Episode 065: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jona Padilla Owner of a Piece of Perfection Tattoo Studio. Mr. Powers an avid listener to the podcast recommended Jona. I’m so thankful he did. Jona story is the true definition of started from the bottom now we’re here. - In this episode Jona talks about growing up in Puerto Rico amongst gun shots, violence & crime. His mother visited Pennsylvania on vacation…YES VACATION. They immediately moved to t...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 65

Luke Shaffer - All-State Linebacker at NLHS - Ep.064

Episode 064: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Luke Shaffer All-State Linebacker at Northern Lebanon High School. Luke is a student athlete that strives to better himself & his team by being the best teammate on & off the field. - In this episode Luke talks about what it takes to be an All-State Linebacker. He gives credit to mentors like his coaches & father who he considers to be his rock. He goes in depth on what it takes to get in fron...

Jan 31, 202440 minEp. 64

Emily Bumgarner - Registered Dietitian for Weis Markets - Ep.063

Episode 063: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Emily Bumgarner a Registered Dietitian for Weis Markets. At Weis the Dietitians offer a variety of nutrition services some of which I bet you didn't even know, - In this episode Emily talks about how she wanted to be a teacher but found her calling in the health field as a registered dietitian. Emily goes on to discuss the amount of schooling involved and what her role at Weis Markets entails. We talk abo...

Jan 24, 202438 minEp. 63

Jess Zimmerman - Lead Singer of Jess Zimmerman Band - Ep.062

Episode 062: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jess Zimmerman Lead Singer of Jess Zimmerman Band. The JZ Band is the perfect blend of rock & country. - In this episode Jess talks about her humble beginnings in music and how she discovered her love of singing & performing. We do a deep dive of the band members and what roles they play. We talk about Jelly Roll, the Grand Ole Opry House & their newly released small batch run of their first e...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 62

Tim Labbe - Tapping into America - PART 2 Ep.061

Episode 061: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Tim Labbe aka Ramblin RedBeerd Navy Vet & Beer Enthusiast who traveled to all 50 states in 2 years! These are his stories. - In this episode Tim talks about traveling to all 50 states and visiting over 400 breweries along the way! Throughout his trip he bumped into many different people including a few famous ones. While out on the open road Tim spread the word about the non-profit Irreverent Warriors...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 61

Tim Labbe - Ramblin RedBeerd Navy Vet & Beer Enthusiast - PART 1 Ep.060

Episode 060: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Tim Labbe aka Ramblin RedBeerd Navy Vet & Beer Enthusiast. After talking with Tim for an extensive amount of time about his military career, love of beer & his trip to all 50 states I knew this would be a great episode to break up into 2 parts. - In this episode Tim talks about being adopted at birth and what his early childhood was like growing up in Dorchester Massachusetts. In his teenage years...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 60

Ben Wolfe - D1 Track & Field Athlete & 5'8" Aspiring Pro Dunker - Ep. 059

Episode 059: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Ben Wolfe D1 Track & Field Athlete & 5'8" Aspiring Pro Dunker. When his cousin Nick Felty helped me shoot some reels earlier in the year he mentioned that Ben would be a great fit for the podcast. Not only is Ben a long time listener but in this episode he doesn't disappoint. - In this episode Ben talks about growing up and being cut from middle & high school basketball and how that impacted h...

Dec 27, 202352 minEp. 59

Erik Soulliard - Filmmaker & Owner of Annubis Productions - Ep. 058

Episode 058: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Erik Soulliard Filmmaker & Owner of Annubis Productions. Erik stopped by the studio today to share his story from working in a closet at CBS broadcasting in New York to owning his own production company. In this episode Erik goes in depth about his move from little old Lebanon to the BIG APPLE. Getting used to the hustle & bustle came as a shock compared to small-town USA. He lived through some tr...

Dec 20, 20232 hr 7 minEp. 58

Mike Saphore & Lucas Stoner - Marksmen at 717 Predator Control - Ep. 057

Episode 057: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Mike Saphore & Lucas Stoner marksmen at 717 Predator Control. Mike & Lucas are back in the studio! They were featured on episode 17 & 38 respectively. In this episode Mike & Lucas talk about how they prepare & setup to hunt Coyotes, Foxes & other predators that are encroaching their way on to farmer’s lands and into suburban communities. They share how they call the predators in wi...

Dec 13, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 57

Melissa Snyder - Gut Health & Wellness Coach- Ep. 056

Episode 056: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Melissa Snyder "Gut Health" & Wellness Coach. With the help of a little pink drink Melissa was able to lose around 35 pounds and start her journey to better Gut Health. In this episode Melissa talks about her journey to a healthier gut. The breaking point was when she went to try on her bigger size clothing and they just didn't fit. She knew it was time to make a change. With the help of a little prin...

Dec 06, 202352 minEp. 56

Sarah Joy Albrecht - Founder of Hold My Guns- Ep. 055

Episode 055: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Sarah Joy Albrecht founder of Hold My Guns a 501c3 non-profit. Hold My Guns is NOT a gun grab but rather a way for you to store your firearms safely during a time of, deployment, crisis or hardship. In this episode Sarah talks about her father being a Vietnam war vet and thanks him for molding her into the woman she is today. Sarah grew up around firearms & with PA being a big hunting state she quickl...

Nov 29, 202351 minEp. 55

Grant & Nicole Holden - Mobile App Creators of DudeDoula App - Ep. 054

Episode 054: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Grant & Nicole Holden Mobile App Creators of DudeDoula. It's a birthing App that combines technology with the duties of a modern day Doula. (Listen to the full episode to learn what a Doula is/does). In this episode Grant & Nicole talk about how they first met...which has a pretty interesting twist. After having their first child Nicole said there must be a better way to get the husband involved w...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 54

Olivia & Nate Holmes w/ Adam Stec - Avid Dungeons & Dragons Players - Ep. 053

Episode 053: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Olivia & Nate Holmes & Adam Stec avid Dungeons & Dragons Players. While getting to know Olivia as a client of Colortech I learned of her passion & vast knowledge of D&D. I knew this was something worth sharing with the listeners. In this episode Olivia, Nate & Adam talk about their careers outside of D&D and how they got started in the fantasy role playing game. Adam is the Dun...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 53

Adam Stec - Owner of Drums Etc - Ep. 052

Episode 052: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Adam Stec Owner of Drums Etc. Adam used the Gary Vaynerchuk (popular YouTube/content creator) method of offering to work for FREE in order to secure a job in an industry that he not only loves but is obsessed with. Now he is at the helm of Lancaster counties premier, drums & music store. In this episode Adam talks about how he didn't want to be like his friends and flip burgers to make money in high s...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 52

Jessica Maloy - Author of Rosie & Friends Adventures of a Flower Truck - Ep. 051

Episode 051: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Jessica Maloy Author of Rosie & Friends Adventures of a Flower Truck. Jessica as some of you may recall was first on the podcast in episode 29 where she talked about how she started Palmyra Greenhouse and her powerlifting journey. Now Jessica has taken the leap of faith and left her full time 9-5 to chase her dreams. In this episode Jessica explains how Palmyra Greenhouse got started...thanks to some ...

Nov 01, 202344 minEp. 51
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