Jun 5, 2025
This week on the podcast, Mike
Medved joins me to share his journey from basketball
courts to wedding stages. While many know him as a “wedding
singer,” Mike runs one of the few businesses that
provides live music and DJ services—creating unforgettable
moments for couples on the biggest day of their lives.
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But...
May 22, 2025
This week, I sit down with Danielle
Mashuda and Maddy
Lafferty, the co-founders of Keystone
Artist Connect — a full-service resource for artists
navigating today’s music industry.
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With over 24 years of combined experience, Danielle and Maddy bring
serious expertise in artist management, tour booking, social...
May 8, 2025
This week, I sit down with Center for Metal Arts Executive Director, Patrick Quinn, to talk about his mission in helping preserve the rich steel history in Johnstown, Pa through research and education. As a blacksmith, Pat feels he has a duty to help keep the trade alive. His goal with Center for Metal Arts is to bring...
Apr 17, 2025
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Woolly Bear Books to dive into what it really takes to own and run an independent bookstore. Mike Ploetz has been passionate about reading since childhood, always keeping books close to his heart. After high school, he began working at the beloved Pittsburgh shop Kards...
Apr 10, 2025
This week, I sit down with Michael Studebaker of Studebaker
Metals. ⚒️
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Eleven years ago, Michael started crafting jewelry in his parents’
basement with little more than a few rusty tools, a dream, and a
lot of ambition.
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His journey began after earning a BFA in Metalsmithing and spending
several years working...