It's the Poconos Edition of GTK! Follow along as we bring back 4 very funny and most enjoyable former GTK guests, the owners of Big Screen Escapes and the owners from The Frog Town Chophouse, two very popular businesses located in the heart of the Poconos. There’s talk about the recent Bizzy Awards, food, drinking and golfing, the friendship these guys have established, how their businesses are flourishing, and a lot more! Listen for a most entertaining episode and be sure to pay attention for t...
Nov 01, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 211
From Long Island to York, to right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Katie Leonard earned her way all the way up to President and CEO of Johnson College. This was a very inspirational story, and we learned a lot about technical school, a lot that we probably typically overlook. To all the young folks who are looking to pursue a career, maybe you're not sure where you want to go, but technical college should be on your radar. Parents, students, everybody, give this episode a listen! If you o...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 210
In this episode, we sat down with a few folks from Silent Sound System in Wilkes Barre. Listen along as we chat with Owner Brad Wells and Communication Director Anne Wolfe about this innovative and immersive technology that is spreading around to events everywhere across the world! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook !
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Our next guest filled us in on all the "Details", pun intended! Listen along as we sat down with Tommy Oleski, owner of Deluxe Detail in Scranton. Tommy is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the details about all things detailing! We loved hearing about the new technology that is being utilized in this field and also about the passion he has for this business and his eagerness to share it with others looking to get involved! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 208
Our next guest has spread laughter from Hawaii to Wilkes-Barre and everywhere in between! Listen along as we talk to stand-up comedy artist Timmy Mattos as we get to know all about where he's been, the big names he's worked with, and what he is trying to do for the area with his stand-up comedy! We enjoyed this recording so much, and you will too! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook !...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 207
On this episode of "Gettin To Know," we sat down with Wally Armitage, owner of Just You Salon and Wellness in Pittston. We almost want to say just go and listen to this episode so we don't spoil for you the same fun that we had while recording it! What we will say is that you will truly enjoy hearing all about Wally and how he and Just You have gotten to where they are today! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook !...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 206
On this episode, we're "Gettin' To Know" Eric Skurka aka Park Ranger Eric of Jurassic Raptor! Listen in as Eric explains to us how his love of dinos and Jurassic Park has translated into a business that is spreading joy to all of the kiddos of NEPA! We especially loved hearing how necessity basically became the invention as to why the business even came to exist in the first place. This guy and his dino pals are all over the area, so check them out on social media to see when they will be neares...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 205
In this episode, we are taking a "Deep Dive" into the story of Paul Mierzwa and his business, Inland Water Sports. Listen along as Paul talks about what got him into the sport of Scuba, and some of the things he has seen during his many dives. We also learned about a certain experience for both Paul and Frank that brought them to the same place at the same time without the other ever knowing! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook !...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 204
On this episode, we sat down with Mary Kay Pivovarnik, Executive Director of CASA of Luzerne County. If you're not familiar, CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and what they do is recruit, train, and support community volunteers to serve as the voice of abused and neglected children in the Luzerne County court system so that these children will be safe, secure, and given the opportunity to thrive. Follow along as Mary Kay filled us in on what brought her to head up such an impact...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 203
On this episode, we are Gettin' To Know Cassidy Dorson, owner of Inner Soul Counseling & Wellness. Listen along as Cassidy explains how she made the step into the field of mental health and the journey she is taking to become a fully licensed therapist. This was such a great interview and we hope some of her drive and perseverance may inspire folks out there to chase their dreams and go after the things that they truly want in life! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 202
On this episode, we got to hear from Paul Olt and Dawn Nickles of Patriot K9 Rescue of Elysburg. Paul and Dawn are doing some amazing things with this non-profit, where they take Military and Police dogs and try to find their forever home for them after they have completed their service. They have taken in dogs from all over the country and we loved hearing about what it takes to run this truly amazing organization! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us ...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 201
For our 200th episode, we hit the road and traveled to the Best Cigar Pub in Drums, Pa to sit down with Mike Troianiello of Troianiello Cigars! We had a great time and a lot of laughs talking with Mike during this interview. A stonemason by trade, Mike shared with us his story about how when his business was put on hold during the pandemic, he took his love of cigars and decided it was time to start his own thing. His story is most definitely worth a listen. If you or someone you know wants to b...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 200
On this episode of Gettin' To Know The 570, we talked with Angie Roback, owner of the Crooked Branch in Wyoming, PA. How's it all work? Well, as an artisan gift shop, Angie makes her own style of crafts, as well as sourcing other crafts from more amazing artists in our area, and it all congregates under one roof in a store that gets its name from a squirrel, eating a pancake in a chestnut tree! Crazy! Follow along as we chat with Angie about how she got here and where she's going. If you or some...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 199
Who doesn't love a good pop-up? Especially when that pop-up is going to get you a lot of cool stuff for not a lot of cash! That's how consigning works and that's exactly what our next guests are into! We sat down with Kyle and Ashley Elmer to learn all about the route that they took to become a franchisee of Just Between Friends in the Poconos. Follow along as they take us through the world of consignment and learn how you too can get involved. If you or someone you know wants to be featured in ...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 198
Today's guests have been around since 1868! Well not the people because that's just not possible, but Hazle Drugs and Hazle Compounding of Hazleton, has been in business for 155 years! We Sat down with Bill Spear, and his sons Billy and Evan, to hear all about how Hazle Drugs and Hazle Compounding has remained in business for so many years, a feat that makes them the oldest operating compounding pharmacy in the US! We loved hearing about the history and especially some of the intricacies of how ...
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 197
"How do you like them apples?" On this episode, we sat down with Bobby and Sara Hricko of Green's Fruit Farm in Elysburg, PA. For almost 80 years, the Green Family and their descendants have been growing fruit and we loved hearing about the history that was started 4 generations ago, and is still going strong! Listen along as Bobby and Sara share how they met during their time in Penn State University's prestigious agriculture program, and how they have taken their skills and applied them to the...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 196
From humble beginnings in a garage to almost 50 years in business, and 100-plus employees later, we sat down with George Hayden of Hayden Power Group to hear the whole story! George and his family's business is nothing short of inspirational when you think of what it takes to grow and become the go-to business for industrial and commercial electrical needs! You won't want to miss one second of this episode as George filled us in on where Hayden Power Group came from, and more importantly, where ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 195
The message of this episode is simple. Follow your dreams! That's exactly what this husband and wife team did when it came to starting their own custom motorcycle shop. We sat down with John Daley aka JD, and his wife Tina Latona, owners of Execution Cycles, to talk all things custom bikes! Listen in as JD explains what it was that got him to quit his day job as a contractor, and how Tina brought her years of experience growing up in a family business to form one of our area's premier custom mot...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 194
By now you've probably heard about CBD. Maybe you even know what CBG is. But how much do you really know? On this episode, we sat down with Jennifer Smith, owner of Uniquely Made, LLC. and she gave us what we can only summarize as a crash course in all things pertaining to Cannabinol! Jennifer offers a wide array of products that utilize CBD and CBG to help folks undertake a more holistic approach to whatever it is that may be ailing them. Listen along as she explains how she came to use these p...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 193
On this "Enchanting" episode of Gettin' To Know The 570, we had a little fun, because, in reality, we here at GTK already know today's guest! But for those of you out there that don't, we sat down with Marina Luree, owner of Storybook Jamboree Princess Parties & Character Events. A true lesson in never giving up on your dreams, we learned about how Marina worked for The Disney Family of Parks and Entertainment, and how the onset of the pandemic forced her to pivot and return home to start St...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 192
On this episode of Gettin' To Know The 570, we talked with Northeast Sight Services President/CEO Sara Peperno and Director of Development Amy Feldman. We learned a lot about just what it is that this local non-profit does to help our area's visually impaired residents through the use of clever aids and technology pieces. If you or someone you know suffers from visual impairment, you may want to listen and soak up some of the valuable information that the ladies had to offer! If you or someone y...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 191
On this episode, Frank sat down with Mike Foschino, owner of The Compound, Anatomy Craft Coffee, and Smashed Squared, all located in downtown Honesdale. We loved hearing all about how Mike went from growing up on Long Island to joining the Air Force, going through culinary school in Manhattan and Italy, and what it was that brought him to open The Compound, Anatomy, and Smashed Squared, right here in NEPA! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Faceboo...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 190
In this episode, we are talking about Archery! We were joined by Greg Gondella who owns High Tines Archery and Outdoors in Dunmore, along with his wife Maria (Who couldn't join us, but we are required to mention so that Greg doesn't have to sleep on the couch!). We loved hearing Greg's story about how he took his years of sales and service in the archery and outdoors industry, and turned it into one of the area's premier locations for all things related! If you or someone you know wants to be fe...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 189
This episode is absolutely jam-packed! Behind the mic on this one is Eric Kuhn, owner of The Haberdashery, a luxury men's fashion store located in the 900 Rutter Building in Forty Fort. We quite literally left no stone unturned with this one, and we promise that you will feel like you are part of this great conversation! We dove into what it was that got Eric into this business, how much he values his customers, and also the ins and outs of what drives him to be the best business owner that he c...
May 12, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 188
On this episode, we sat down with our new friends John and Janice Sepcoski, the owners of Holy Ghost Distillery in White Haven. We really had a blast on this one and are excited to share it with you! Follow along as we sample some spirits, take a little lesson in what it takes a spirit to become bourbon, and hear all about the day-to-day operations, as well as what's on the horizon at Holy Ghost Distillery! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebo...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 187
When the weather breaks and heads toward the warmer months in NEPA, look to the corner of Horton and Barney Street in Wilkes-Barre. You'll find Bulldog BBQ and Owner Vincent Balint slinging some of our area's best BBQ! Formed out of a labor of love and named after a Bulldog, join us on this episode as we sample some BBQ and learn all about what it took for Vince to get to this point and what's next for him and his business. If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, mes...
May 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 186
A.I., Cybersecurity, and what can be found in the depths of the Dark Web... That's what we are talking about today with Underdog Computer and Network Support. Technology is constantly advancing at a rapid pace, with new developments emerging regularly. This is a conversation that affects us all whether we like it or not. Follow along as we chat with Owner/President, Carmine Corridore, on how he grew up on Long Island, made the jump to Sciota, PA, and what brought him into the field of IT Support...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 185
A wise man once said, "Hey, Grizz... If you're not doing anything constructive, run into the living room and get my stogie!" He's not here with us today, but we do have a husband and wife team who love cigars just as much! Join us on this episode as sat down with Mike and Amanda Snyder of Breaker Cigars in Shamokin. We love cigars here at GTK, and we loved hearing about what it took for these two to open their shop, and even put together their own cigar brand called Hard Coal Detective. And if y...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 184
On this episode of Gettin' To Know The 570, we're talking about Hooch! With us are Jonathan and Maryann Lang of LBC Distillery! Follow along with us as we learn what it was that prompted this married couple to drop the day jobs and fire up the stills! We loved having them in the studio, and they even brought their little guy along, as you'll hear him scooting about throughout the episode! Distilled and bottled in Nanticoke and driven right down 81 to their tasting room in Pittston, if you like s...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 183
This episode was a "Two for One"! With us, we had Denise and Dan Bosworth, owners of Rohrbach Family Farm, and Big Dan's BBQ! This was such a great story to follow along with as we learned about how a 4th generation farm girl from Catawissa, met a Bearded, BBQ guy from Ohio and formed a partnership that will continue for many other generations to enjoy! They even brought us some samples of their offerings from the farm, as well as some of Dan's Famous Chili, and all we are going to say is WOW!!!...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 182
