Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42It-cyGt9s On Friday, November 17, Underground Music Collective in collaboration with Your Next Favorite Band Podcast returns to Bethlehem, PA, presenting "Nashville Meets Bethlehem: An All-Local, Nashville-Style Songwriter Night at SteelStacks." This intimate musical experience, featuring two Nashville-style songwriter's rounds, connects artists and audiences, honoring the past while celebrating the region's most talented acts. And we’ve got the two men responsible for all of this with us, Gerard Longo of Underground Music Collective and Phil Reese of Your Next Favorite Band. Get Tickets: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/14169/nashville-meets-bethlehem-an-all-local-nashville-style-songwriter-night-at-steelstacks/ GUESTS Gerard Longo - Underground Music Collective Phil Reese - Your Next Favorite Band Links Nashville Meets Bethlehem on November 17

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/9UmOU4gZTJ8?si=JAQ2cAeCpsony9UD In today's episode, meet Elaine Zelker, a local entrepreneur, renowned photographer, and the author of "Zero Limits: Breaking the Boundaries That Hold You Back." Elaine shares her remarkable journey, from her background as a nurse to her successful career in photography and writing. With her passion for empowering others, she provides insights on journaling, building a brand, and much more. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Elaine Zelker, a dedicated Lehigh Valley resident who encourages personal and professional growth. GUESTS Elaine Zelker Links Elaine Zelker's Website: www.elainezelker.com

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/5GBk5HOjGcA Best known for his contributions to 'Epic Rap Battles of History,' Zach Sherwin is a comedian, writer, rapper, and the creative mind behind The Crossword Show, coming to SteelStacks in Bethlehem on 10/22. Get Tickets In this episode, we delve into Zach's diverse career, from viral rap battles to crafting crossword puzzles for The New York Times. We talk about how he got started, some of his favorite Epic Rap Battles, and find out what makes his upcoming performance at SteelStacks on October 22nd an event not to be missed! GUESTS Zach Sherwin - The Crossword Show / Epic Rap Battles Links The Crossword Show at SteelStacks : https://www.steelstacks.org/event/14872/the-crossword-show-with-zach-sherwin/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Sd_Y3LrnOLk In this episode, we sit down with Louis Cinquino, Board Chair of Community Action Lehigh Valley. Discover the incredible impact this organization has on our community, its origins, funding, and the areas it touches. Community Action's community problem-solving efforts have had long-lasting results, from voter referendums to affordable housing initiatives. Today, it employs nearly 100 workers, boasting a budget of $23 million and owning over $8 million in real estate. Their administrative costs consistently stay under 9% of their annual budget. We'll also delve into The Seed Farm, located on a 42-acre site in Emmaus, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of farmers. Offering affordable access to land, equipment, and essential training, The Seed Farm empowers new farmers to start their businesses. From equipment operation to marketing, they provide the skills and knowledge needed for success. And let's not forget the vital work of the Second Harvest Food Bank, committed to ending food insecurity in the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania. They provide nutritious food, nutrition education, and dismantle barriers to create access, all while respecting the dignity of our neighbors. Special thanks to our sponsors: Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub, Wind Creek Event Center, WXPN, and Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX. For more information, visit www.communityactionlv.org. GUESTS Louis Cinquino - Board President, Community Action Lehigh Valley Links Community Action Lehigh Valley: communityactionlv.org

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/CtvA3aSQtZc In this episode, we sit down on location with a few members of the ever expanding Big Easy Easton Brass band! Big Easy Easton Brass was formed by Jeremy Joseph in 2018 and has taken the Lehigh Valley one performance at a time. Learn more about the infectious nature of this New Orleans style second line band and how you can join! Thank you again to Jeremy for hosting us for this podcast and for all the members coming out and chatting! GUESTS Jeremy Joseph - Founder Art Charlton - Trombone Kevin Hudson - Drums Melanie Thiel - Supporter Sebastian Stanton - Sousaphone Steve Ruhmel - Trombone Links Big Easy Easton Brass: www.bigeasyeastonbrass.com

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/nlIHZn2vAg4 Joel Hibshman is going to run every single street in the Lehigh Valley and pick up as much trash as he can in the process. Learn about Joel's incredible journey where he's already run the 6000 some odd streets in Lehigh County and he's closing in on the remaining miles in Northampton County. Along the way, he's collected enough trash to fill up a Lehigh Valley warehouse! Thanks for the fun conversation and for inspiring others! Be sure to follow Joel on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joelhibshman to stay up to date! Some of Joel's stats as of the publication of this episode: Completed cities - 572023 goal: reach 24,901 lifetime miles.Long term goal: run of the 11,825 streets in the Lehigh Valley by 2025.4,373 of 5,816 Northampton county streets completed.10,382 of 11,825 streets in the Lehigh Valley completed.All 6,009 streets in Lehigh County completed as of December 2022. GUESTS Joel Hibshman Links Joel Hibshman Instagram: www.instagram.com/joelhibshman

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/As97qGbCTlk We talk with Matt Prideaux of Touchstone Theatre about Hidden Bethlehem, a part of the upcoming Festival Unbound. Do you know of a hidden gem, item, or location in Bethlehem and want to share it for sake of community art and theatre? Then click this link: www.touchstone.org/festival_unbound/hidden-bethlehem/ "WHAT IS HIDDEN BETHLEHEM? A chance for anyone in our community to shine a spotlight on the places and people in Bethlehem that they believe deserve to be seen and appreciated. There is a lot in Bethlehem that people love and frequent, but there are some truly wonderful places and people that not enough folks know about – share them with us! Do you know a place in Bethlehem that you feel goes unseen? A person who brings joy to those around them, and who makes their neighborhood a little bit better everyday? Do you have a hidden talent that you want the world to know about? Tell us about somewhere or someone that you feel is overlooked or under-appreciated." GUESTS Matt Prideaux: Touchstone Theatre Links Hidden Bethlehem: www.touchstone.org/festival_unbound/hidden-bethlehem/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvPiUeoMO0k This episode features the full audio of our Second Annual Musikfest Preview Livestream featuring Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and guests! Learn more about the 40th Musikfest, which bands to see, what foods to eat, and what makes the festival a special part of Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley. We were also extremely honored to be joined by Richard Anderson, Mayor, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, along with delegates from the city's council. Schwäbisch Gmünd is a Sister City to Bethlehem. GUESTS Kassie Hilgert: CEO of ArtsQuest Pat Brogan: Programming Director ArtsQuest Paul Fistner: 40 Year Volunteer Hayley Jackson: Musician Richard Anderson, Mayor, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany Pentley Holmes: Musician Links Musikfest: www.musikfest.org

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/KcGmjvi-uc0 This episode features the full Lehigh Valley Music Industry Information Share Panel Talk featuring Carly Comando, Seth Witcher, and Matt Molchany. For more information on this event, visit: https://xpn.org/2023/07/13/lehigh-valley-music-industry-information-share/ "The event hopes to give attendees exclusive access to industry insider information that will help aspiring musicians take the next steps in their music career, as well as provide participants in the community with an inside look at how their local music scene operates and how they can show support. In an email to WXPN, organizer Ryan Susko planned the afternoon after attending Philly’s Inside Hustle event, taking inspiration from the panels and layout and bringing those ideas to the Lehigh Valley area." GUESTS Caryl Comando of Slingshot Dakota: slingshotdakota.bandcamp.com/ Seth Witcher: sethwitcherofficial.com Matt Molchany - Shards Recording Studio: https://linktr.ee/ShardsRecordingStudio Links Lehigh Valley Music Industry Information Share

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/db67tFUmYx8 In this episode we talk with American Gladiators Documentary director, and Lehigh Valley native, Ben Berman, about his career, what got him interested in directing, his time growing up in the Lehigh Valley, his views on his type of filmmaking, and much more! GUESTS Ben Berman: Director Links The American Gladiators Documentary

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/gnzEInubo4A We stopped in to visit Shawnnah Drey, the owner of Verde, an innovative store in Bethlehem with a strong emphasis on sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics. Learn more about her first year as a store owner, why she decided to go with the concept, and how you can find products from fantastic local merchants at her woman owned and operated store! GUESTS Shawnnah Drey, Owner, Verde Links www.verdebethlehem.com

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/EmKn04CIaY0 We find our way to Shards Recording Studio in South Bethlehem to talk with owner Matt Molchany about his experience in the industry, bands he's worked with, what he thinks the local music scene is currently like, and we get a tour of his space! GUESTS Matt Molchany : Shards Recording Studio Links https://linktr.ee/ShardsRecordingStudio | www.instagram.com/shards_recording_studio

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/RcFJRW1C2Oc Welcome to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Kayla, the founder of Lehigh Valley with Littles. She's an expert on all things kids in the Lehigh Valley. Joined by her son, Gavin, we discuss how she started curating events, her favorite activities for kids, future plans, and how you can submit activities or even have her come to your event! Follow Lehigh Valley with Littles on social media and visit www.lehighvalleywithlittles.com for more information. Join us for a fun-filled exploration of family-friendly resources in the Lehigh Valley! GUESTS Kayla Marhefka: Lehigh Valley with Littles Links www.LehighValleywithLittles.com | Lehigh Valley with Littles Facebook

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/5lcZx2C3KGY Join WXPN's on-air personality, Mike Vasilikos, as we explore... - The best record of all time? - How bands can get featured on WXPN (https://xpn.org/contact/) - How WXPN helps feature new and local music - The impact of streaming on music anticipation - Spotlight bands like LAVEDA, Wednesday, and Teenage Wrist - Preview the upcoming Xponential Music Festival, - and highlight Musicians on Call's 5k event taking place in October. www.xpn.org www.xpnfest.org www.lvwithlove.com GUESTS Mike Vasilikos: On-Air Personality, WXPN Links www.xpn.org | www.xpnfest.org

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/TmboaNOrx3I Join us on the latest episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast as we sit down with Jason King Jones, Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, taking place at DeSales University all summer. GET MORE INFO HERE: pashakespeare.org Discover the exciting plans for the upcoming Summer season, gain insights into the festival's innovative strategies for keeping Shakespeare fresh, explore the enduring significance of Shakespeare's work, and get a sneak peek into what festival goers can expect. Don't miss this captivating conversation that celebrates the magic and relevance of Shakespeare in our modern world. GUESTS Jason King Jones: Artistic Director, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Links Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: https://pashakespeare.org/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/TKuFF31CABE We talk with Puscifer's Mat Mitchell prior to the band's June 3 performance at The Wind Creek Event Center. TICKETS Learn how Mat approaches songwriting, what songs he's looking forward to playing the most on tour, and a little glimpse of what fans can expect on stage. GUESTS Mat Mitchell: Puscifer Links Puscifer Exitential Reckoning Tour: Global Probing V 3.0, June 3, Wind Creek Event Center: Tickets

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Fwe2EJVB2rY We talk with Juniper & Grain's Jay Nee about the return of The Ginvitational to SteelStacks on June 4. A new kind of spirit-tasting event, The Ginvitational is a celebration of cocktail culture featuring gin, bourbon, vodka, and much more. You will be introduced to spirits from a long list of local, national and international distillers, including the Ginvitational Premium Access Lounge sponsor Edrington, who will be featuring their No. 3 London Dry Gin. GUESTS Jay Nee: Juniper & Grain and The Ginvitational Links Ginvintational: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/13753/the-ginvitational/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Co4UcvDrTBg We talk with Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites Marketing Director (and Bethlehem-lifer) Craig Larimer inside the Gemeinhaus, Moravian Museum. Learn more about this weekend's Antique Treasure Show and all of the great events HBMS is putting on this summer including: Walking Tours; The Blueberry Festival; Saturdays at Burnside; the Rooms to View House Tour; and just how close were are to UNESCO World Heritage Status. Get more info on all the info we talk about at www.HistoricBethlehem.org GUESTS Craig Larimer: Direct of Marketing, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Links www.HistoricBethlehem.org That video about the super long soccer game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaSSUN6M_FM Video on UNESCO World Heritage: https://youtu.be/CnGbt1wa3o4

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/u7EvCxgoum8 American Hospitals is the fourth in a series of documentaries produced by the Unfinished Business Foundation, founded by Richard Master, CEO of MCS Industries Inc., who took a deep dive into the economics of the U.S. health-care system after his company was hit year after year with double-digit health insurance rate increases. Master teamed up with filmmaker Vincent Mondillo to produce Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point; Big Pharma: Market Failure; Big Money Agenda: Democracy on the Brink, and now, American Hospitals. We speak with Richard and Vicent about what spurred them to make the films, the research behind the films, and how you can get more involved. Attend the Lehigh Valley premiere and discussion on April 24 at 7 p.m. at SteelStacks in Bethlehem by reserving your ticket. GUESTS Richard Masters & Vincent Mondillo: American Hospitals Links FixitHealthCare: Website

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/TeEtc5qiyq4 In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love podcast, we sit down with Kristen Kurtis, an air personality for 88.5 FM WXPN. Kristen shares her journey on how she got started in the industry and her passion for radio. She also discusses how technology has changed the radio industry and how WXPN has adapted. Also some shout outs to Lost River Caverns and The Crayola Experience! Kristen also shares why you should be listening to WXPN right now, and she gives us a sneak peek of what to expect at the upcoming XPoNential Music Festival on September 22, 23, and 24 on the Camden Waterfront. The festival will feature amazing artists such as Old Crow Medicine Show, Teagan and Sara, and more. Listeners will be excited to hear that tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM, and we have a special coupon code just for you! At check out, enter XPNLOVE15 to get 15% OFF General Admission 3-day passes. This offer is good through May 19, so hurry up and get your passes at xpnfest.org. We also want to thank our sponsors Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub, Wind Creek Event Center, WXPN, and Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX for their support. Tune in to this episode and discover the wonders of radio and the exciting things happening at WXPN and the XPoNential Music Festival! GUESTS Kristin Kurtis: WXPN Links xpnfest.org At check out, enter XPNLOVE15 to get 15% OFF General Admission 3-day passes.