TalkErie.com - The Joel Natalie Show - Erie Pennsylvania Daily Podcast
Every day on 103.3, 105.9, and 1530 TalkErie.com's Joel Natalie Show, we tackle the biggest issues that the Erie, PA region faces. Stay informed and involved as we advance the narrative of Erie.
Episodes
Prolific writer and Erie ex-pat Dr. Craig von Buseck joined us Friday to discuss his latest projects, including a book on the heroes of the Battle of Gettysburg, and the process of bringing a book to the screen.
Every month we meet with Erie County Executive Brenton Davis to discuss county business and initatives, and Tuesday was a wide-ranging conversation.
On Monday we started the month learning about a new program based at PennWest Edinboro called NWPAMade. The director of the Edinboro Beehive, Christopher Lantinen, was our guest. This will include expansive business education and support for maker-entrepreneurs, and the building of an initiative that centers on products made in NWPA.
The CEO of VisitErie, John Oliver joined us on a Fun Friday to share the latest trends in local tourism during the winter months.
On Thursday we spoke with the new CEO of Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Jonathan Rilling, along with EHCA's Director of Advancement, Jessica Kruger. We discussed the history of the organization, and what is in store for this new leadership for EHCA.
On our Wednesday health focus, we met with the CEO of UPMC Hamot, Brian Durniok. We talked about staffing and careers, the relationship between Erie and Pittsburgh, and what’s on the horizon for 2025 at UPMC Hamot.
On Tuesday we met with Kyra Taylor, Executive Director of Erie’s Black Wall Street. We learned what this organization is doing to encourage and empower the Black community in Erie and boost financial literacy and capacity.
Monday's episode was our 2025 tax show, as we welcomed Founder/President John E. Baker and Manager Janie Hill of Kingdom Tax Services, LLC. We talked about the new changes in tax law, and things for seniors, young people and families in particular to look out for this year.
Erie Mayor Joe Schember returned to our studio Friday and was accompanied by Erie Police Chief Dan Spizarny, and city Chief of Staff Renee Lamis. We discussed the aftermath of the major Thanksgiving weekend snow storm, 2024 crime statistics, and priorities for the new year.
On our Thursday episode, we welcomed in Dr. Ben Wilson, the new CEO of the Greater Erie Community Action Committee. We learned his personal story and his passion for the work that GECAC leads in the Erie community.
Our commercial real estate expert, Chuck Peters, Managing Partner of Altair Holdings, joined us with a snapshot of where the Erie market is as we begin 2025.
As the pro football teams engage in the playoffs, Judge Dan Brabender, Erie County's most prolific historian of Erie area high school athletes, joined us Friday to tell the stories of hometown football heroes who went onto greatness in college and the NFL.
Erie People for Life's Director Tim Broadrick joined us Thursday to discuss the pro-life organization's January activities, and their work through the year.
We asked our social media guru and founder of Revox Media, Chris Norris to join us in our Downtown Erie studio to unpack the potential ban of TikTok and what it means to creators and influencers locally.
On Tuesday, we interviewed Jordan Pine, the Founder and CEO of Greenlight Operation. Jordan is a leading voice in Pennsylvania educating about human trafficking and how to strategically combat it.
Christine Temple of Visit Erie visited our TalkErie Studio on Thursday with a preview of Erie Restaurant Week, and the brand new 2025 Erie Visitors Guide, now available.
On our Wednesday health focus, Coroner Lyell Cook returned to The Joel Natalie Show with some good news: fentanyl deaths in Erie County were down last year.
We had our first conversation of the new year with Erie County Executive Brenton Davis. We dicussed the aftermath of the snow emergency response, as well as the recent judge's decision over vetos in the 2023 and 2024 budget.
It's a new year and many are looking for a new fitness routine. On Monday Joel interview Chris Rosato Jr., the General Manager of the Ascend Climbing Gym, our neighbors at 5th and State. We discussed the unique exercise benefits of climbing, and how this growing downtown Erie business is doing.
Theatre performers, directors and producers Fr. Shawn and Almi Clerkin join us for a review of the performing arts in 2024, and a look into the future.
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