Best Southwestern Pa Podcasts (2024)

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S6: E4 Effective Conversations about Behavior Change with Coach Bob Jones 44:02

43m ago44:02

44:02

Sports can be a big part of a young person’s life, and few know this better than Coach Bob Jones who has been coaching youth football for more than 30 years! Caring adults – including coaches – can use sports to connect with young people in many ways and can provide valuable opportunities to talk with youth about behavior change. Join us for this c…

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S6: E3 Goal Setting and Support with Dr. Deanna Sinex at Youth Enrichment Services and the City of Pittsburgh Youth Civic Leadership Academy 48:12

6d ago48:12

48:12

Goal setting can be challenging at any age. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Deanna Sinex about how Youth Enrichment Services (YES) and other supporting partners work with the City of Pittsburgh to implement the Youth Civic Leadership Academy (YCLA) and help youth explore career fields, learn valuable skills, and gain access to unique opportunitie…

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S6: E2 Expanding Networks of Support with Justin Pacini at Crossroads Foundation 31:27

15d ago31:27

31:27

Crossroads Foundation approach to supporting their young scholars ensures that each young person has access to a diverse network of adults and peers. Join us for a conversation with Lead Counselor Justin Pacini about how their program centers relationship building and expanding the social capital of young people to help them access educational oppo…

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S6: E1 Working with Others in the Mentoring Relationship System with Coy Thompson at Connecting Champions 51:39

29d ago51:39

51:39

A mentoring relationship doesn’t usually happen in isolation – there are lots of important people in the lives of young people! Connecting Champions knows this and is always intentional about working with others close to their mentees to help ensure the positive outcomes. Join us for this discussion with Coy Thompson about how Connecting Champions …

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S5: E5 Honoring Youth Voice & Building Power with Adelaide Moschler, Manager of Learning & Development at MENTOR Independence Region 42:29

9M ago42:29

42:29

What does it mean to honor youth voice? How do we share power with young people and allow them agency in mentoring relationships? In this episode, we talk with Adelaide Moschler and start at the very beginning with what youth voice is and what it means. Listening to young people can help you build stronger relationships with the young people you kn…

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S5: E4 Facilitating Group Interactions with Kristy DeCola, Training Coordinator at KEYS Services Corps 48:04

9M ago48:04

48:04

When you’re working with a group of young people, how do you make sure that everyone feels seen and heard? Mentoring isn’t always one-to-one with a young person and how you approach connection and relationship building can look differently in a group. In this episode, we talk with Kristy DeCola about how to facilitate mentoring relationships with g…

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S5: E3 Practicing Cultural Humility with Jenni Walkup Jayes, Mentorship Program Manager at Hello Neighbor 35:28

10M ago35:28

35:28

Hello Neighbor in Pittsburgh works hard to foster a welcoming and supportive community to our newest neighbors. In this discussion with Jenni Walkup Jayes, we discuss the important role that cultural humility plays in making this happen. It’s not always easy! But making an effort to self-reflect as well as learn about the young people in your life …

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S5: E2 Making Room for Fun & Play with Kelly Rottmund, Teen Services Coordinator at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh 39:12

10M ago39:12

39:12

What’s more fun than talking about…well…fun! At the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, staff know how important fun and play is when creating welcoming spaces and building relationships with young people. In this episode, we talk with Kelly Rottmund about all the work and intention that’s happening behind the scenes to make sure that the library is a …

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S5: E1 Welcome to Season 5! 16:51

11M ago16:51

16:51

What can I do to be a better mentor? In Season 5, Ashley & Sophia invite guests from local organizations and affiliate partners to discuss MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide: Strategies to Be There for Young People. This guide is a free resource written by experts, and it benefits any adult looking to support young people and is full of real-w…

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S4: E6 Interview with Laurie Barnett Levine, Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health America of Southwestern PA 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

43:48

If you listened to our first episode this season, you know that the second leading cause of death in people ages 10-34 is suicide. In this episode, our guest Laurie Barnett Levine, Licensed Social Worker and Chief Executive Officer at Mental Health America of Southwestern PA, talks about the climbing rates of suicide as a result of the COVID pandem…

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S4: E5 Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Joy, Founder & CEO, JoySociety 58:47

1+ y ago58:47

58:47

Dr. Elizabeth Joy, CEO & Founder of JoySociety, chats with us about her research and theory…Success as a Protector Factor. You might be surprised at what Dr. Elizabeth Joy uncovered in her research! In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Joy talks about redefining and reimagining success as something more holistic to help mentors and caring adults, be inte…

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S4: E4 Interview with Youth Panel (Chavi Beck, Aneesha Kandala, Giavanna Cella) featuring...Sarah Pesi, Policy Associate and Deborah Murdock, Program Manager, Jewish Healthcare Foundation 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

52:08

This is a special episode of Mentor Chat where we are talking with young people directly. As caring adults, sometimes we think we know what’s best for young people, but without including them in the conversation and recognizing them as experts of their lives, do we really have their best interest at heart? In this episode, three young people share …

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S4: E3 Interview with Nicole Homerin, Inclusion Communities Manager and Kristin Humphrey, National Disability Mentoring Coalition Director from Partners for Youth with Disabilities 44:11

1+ y ago44:11

44:11

Our guests, Nicole Homerin and Kristin Humphrey, from Partners for Youth with Disabilities share the importance of accessibility (specifically disability accessibility) when it comes to supporting youth mental health and wellbeing. This episode is loaded with information and resources on how mentors and other caring adults can best support young pe…

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S4: E2 Interview with Dr. Stephanie Romero, Executive Director of Awaken Pittsburgh 51:48

1+ y ago51:48

51:48

In this episode of Mentor Chat, guest Dr. Stephanie Romero, Executive Director of Awaken Pittsburgh, chats with Michelle & Ashley about her personal mindfulness & meditation practices and how it changed the trajectory of her career. She is now inspiring educators, students, healthcare professionals and organizations to reduce stress and seek clarit…

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S4: E1 Interview with Misty Woody, Chief Development Officer from Allegheny Family Network 49:07

1+ y ago49:07

49:07

We are excited to kick off this season of Mentor Chat with guest Misty Woody, Chief Development Officer at Allegheny Family Network. Allegheny Family Network delivers services through individual parent-to-parent support, support groups, parent education opportunities, the Parent Support Line, and social events. In this episode, Misty takes a deep d…

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#41 - Dimes & Dahmer 1:09:34

2y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Matt and Jeff start off the show by discussing some entertaining stories surrounding Bob's Furniture and Lowe's. A crazy story randomly leads to the guys' sharing their opinions on the Tua Tagovailoa injury and how it was handled by the Miami Dolphins. After two weeks of what looks like negligence on behalf of the Dolphins' organization, the NFLPA …

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#40 - Simulation Theory 1:06:38

2y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

The 40th episode begins with the guys talking about the interesting culture surrounding pickup games at local basketball courts before discussing the recent UFC 278 PPV event between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Over the years, not many fighters within the Welterweight division had given Leon Edwards a shot at the title, so why all of a sudden ar…

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#39 - I Don’t Want No Stray Milk 1:12:51

2y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

The guys share what’s being going on in their lives the last couple weeks before diving into the latest from the MLB Trade Deadline. Matt shares a story of how two individuals were able to steal his wallet from him, amongst other important things, at a Planet Fitness. Because of this, he wasn’t able to see some of the notable moves that took place,…

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#38 - It's A Vibe, Let's Catch One 1:01:10

2y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

From the grocery store to gas stations, to even hospitals, it's as if no one wants to work. Jeff, Matt & Tanner discuss the lack of training in the workplace nowadays to begin the show before moving on to talking about the MLB All Star Break. The guys break down the MLB Home Run Derby and which teams look the best going into the halfway point of th…

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#37 - The Boys Are Back In Town 1:02:36

2y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

It's been a while, but the guys are back and funnier than ever! They start off by talking about how life has been since the last time they've completed a show, while sharing their vacations they've all went on over the last few months. Jeff shares a funny story about his Carnival Cruise, right as ongoing concerns rose regarding the cruise named 'Ca…

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S3 E5 Taking Care of the Helpers 24:33

2y ago24:33

24:33

As we recorded the final episode of this season, our nation was in the grips of tragedy following mass shootings in Buffalo, NY, Orange County, CA and Uvalde, TX. Events like this are heartbreaking and have, unfortunately, become all too common. Now more than ever, it's important for caring adults to be there for young people and to foster open, ho…

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S3 E4 Where Youth Live, Learn, Work, & Play with Brenda Jimenez 36:13

2y ago36:13

36:13

Imagine if we surrounded young people with mentors everywhere that they live, learn, work, and play. And not only with new connections, but also through recognizing and building upon the important relationships that are already there! In our last interview of Season 3, we talk with Brenda Jimenez, CEO of MENTOR New York about this potential and mor…

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S3 E3 Mentoring in the Workplace with Charline Alexandre-Joseph 32:24

2+ y ago32:24

32:24

Entering into the workforce as a young person is tough! In this episode of Mentor Chat, we talk with Charline Alexandre-Joseph, Senior Director of Systems Innovation (formerly Director of Workforce Development) at MENTOR, about recruiting, supporting, and retaining young people in a workplace. This is a conversation relevant to adults, young people…

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S3 E2: Becoming a Better Mentor with Mike Garringer 43:59

2+ y ago43:59

43:59

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a handbook for everything? Well now at least there's a guide for how to be a better mentor to young people! In the first interview of the season, Ashley and Michelle talk with Mike Garringer, Director of Research and Evaluation at MENTOR about MENTOR's new free resource for any adult. Becoming a Better Mentor: Strat…

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S3 E1: The Mentoring Movement 17:40

2+ y ago17:40

17:40

You've heard us talk all about mentoring, but what does working in the mentoring field really look like? Who is TMP and what do we do? What's happening in the mentoring movement nationally and in other places around the country? In this introduction to Season 3, Michelle and Ashley provide some context around these questions and lay the groundwork …

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SPECIAL EPISODE: A National Mentoring Month Conversation with Gregg Behr 34:23

2+ y ago34:23

34:23

January is National Mentoring Month, and in honor of that, we have a special feature episode of Mentor Chat that you don't want to miss! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Gregg Behr to talk about strategies for creating atmosphere's of learning through Everyday Mentoring. In this episode, Gregg touches on Remake Learning Days, defines learni…

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#36 - Fear Porn 1:17:35

2+ y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

The guys start off the podcast talking about the NFL Divisional Round and end the show with their betting predictions going into the Conference Round. This past weekend, the Bengals' rookie kicker Evan McPherson helped secure a win against the #1 seeded Titans, going on to say, "Well, looks like we're going to the AFC Championship" prior to his 52-…

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#35 - They Need to Stop Playing With Viruses, Man 1:22:04

2+ y ago1:22:04

1:22:04

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING! The 412 Podcast start off 2022 with Matt asking Jeff and Tanner a question they didn't expect. With the new covid variant Deltacron being created because of a mishap in a lab, Tanner asks the question of why the hell are we handling viruses so carelessly, especially as we're now almost three years into a pandemic from argu…

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#34 - We Survived A Global Pandemic, We'll Survive Your Ego 1:11:20

2+ y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Urban Meyer signed a 5-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars in January of 2021. Not even a year into the contract and he's been fired by the team. The guys dig into all of the issues surrounding the former NFL coach, who appeared to have something negative surrounding him every single week. A more successful coach in the media spotlight, tho…

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#33 - If You Don't Participate, We're Going To War 1:03:29

2+ y ago1:03:29

1:03:29

President Biden has recently come out and stated that he would not be sending government officials to the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games in protest of China's human rights violations. The guys dig into this, and share some recent abuse from the Chinese government towards the Uyghurs in Xinjiang and a recent tennis star, Peng Shuai, who came out against…

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#32 - Ghislaine Maxwell 1:11:51

2+ y ago1:11:51

1:11:51

The guys begin the show talking about personal pet peeves, which quickly turns to them discussing the different news agencies and their poor journalism throughout the last few months as a variety of high profile cases were put on display for the world to see. Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery were the two cases recently to gain a major spotlight t…

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S2 E5 - Season 2 Wrap Up! 12:10

2+ y ago12:10

12:10

Join Ashley and Michelle as they wrap up the season and discuss impactful moments from the interviews with Dr. Dana Winters, Dr. Harriet Schwartz, and Principal Eric Harper. Do you have questions or thoughts of your own? Share them with us! Leave a review or visit our website to get in touch! Stay Connected with TMP: Sign up to receive weekly Every…

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S2 E4 - Principal Eric Harper 31:14

2+ y ago31:14

31:14

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented challenge for schools, students, and educators. At Duquesne Elementary School, Principal Harper and his team continue to face those challenges. Even so, Everyday Mentoring has remained at the heart of what they do. Listen in to our last interview of Season 2 as we talk with Principal Harper about how …

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#31 - John Wick to John Sick 1:12:38

2+ y ago1:12:38

1:12:38

The guys begin by discussing the off-field situations surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Henry Ruggs III, and Calvin Ridley. Rodgers was recently interviewed in August, where he stated that he was immunized, but never said whether or not he was vaccinated. After becoming COVID positive leading up to the Packers' game against the Chiefs, people have begun t…

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S2 E3 - Dr. Harriet Schwartz 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

26:49

When we talk about mentoring, what we're really talking about is relationships. Just because it may not be called "mentoring," doesn't mean that it isn't an important relationship. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Harriet Schwartz - author and professor - about what it means to have growth-fostering relationships and how we can be intentional abou…

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#30 - That Ain't A Hobby, That's a Lifestyle 1:12:23

3y ago1:12:23

1:12:23

The guys start off by discussing their favorite drinks to order from Starbucks before getting into the recent news surrounding Brian Laundrie and his parents. The FBI recently were able to speak with Christopher and Roberta Laundrie. The two of them have continued to evade questions, having only their lawyers answer them up until this week. The guy…

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S2 E2 - Dana Winters 29:23

3y ago29:23

29:23

MentorChat's first guest of Season 2 is Dana Winters from the Fred Rogers Center! In this episode, we're talking with Dana about how the simplest interactions with young people can make a huge mentoring difference. Everyday Mentors - the "helpers" - who support kids can be anyone from teachers, to coaches, to crossing guards, and the work that they…

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#29 - Urban Meyer: A Dark Liquor Guy 1:15:17

3y ago1:15:17

1:15:17

The guys start off by discussing the first 5 weeks of the NFL regular season: Mac Jones went on to play his heart out against one of the greatest quarterbacks. Tom Brady wins one of the most prestigious records in sports and no one seemed to care. The Saints took on the Giants and for whatever reason allowed Daniel Jones to be lights out. The Falco…

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S2 E1 - What's Everyday Mentoring? 14:39

3y ago14:39

14:39

Description: Season 2 of our Mentor Chat podcast focuses a lot on Everyday Mentoring and we're kicking things off with our first episode, which tackles an obvious first question: what is Everyday Mentoring? You may remember us referencing Everyday Mentoring last season. Well, now we're shining a spotlight on the essence of Everyday Mentoring and ho…

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MentorChat is back! 1:20

3y ago1:20

1:20

Season 2 is coming soon, and this time we're talking about Everyday Mentoring! Everyday Mentoring recognizes that adults everywhere can make a mentoring difference for youth in their daily lives. We'll be taking deep dives and talking with experts to understand what Everyday Mentoring looks like in action and how all caring adults can utilize it to…

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#28 - For The Love Of God, Don't Drop A Baby 1:04:47

3y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

This episode of the podcast starts off with the gang talking about different urban legends, skin-walkers, and for whatever reason - serial killers. What are skin-walkers? What are some of the urban legends and stories surrounding these human-like creatures? Why aren't more people talking about active serial killers? With another movie about Ted Bun…

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#27 - The Biden Booster 1:05:51

3y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Matt and Tanner start off by congratulating Jeff on his final for nursing school, which eventually turns into banter about President Biden, the different COVID-19 delta variants, vaccines, and the issues going on in Afghanistan. Is there a chance that we'll be returning to some form of a lock down? Will the American people be forced to get a vaccin…

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#26 - There's Only So Many Flips Before You Flop 1:04:31

3y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

The guys get back together after a few weeks and discuss the recent trades and offseason signings in the NBA. They also discuss the 2021 Olympics and the buzz surrounding Simone Biles. What does the Russell Westbrook signing mean for the Lakers' chance at a championship? Will Kemba Walker help progress the Knicks further into the playoffs? Are the …

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#25 - Rat Tails Are Always Wildcards 1:08:25

3y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

The guys discuss the chatter surrounding Devin Bush and Mark Madden’s recent behavior on Twitter, which prompts each of the guys to give their predictions on how the Steelers will do this upcoming season. Are there still issues within the Steelers locker room? Was Devin Bush hacked on social media, is he trolling, or has he gone bat shit crazy? Wha…

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#24 - Dead in Five Days 1:12:50

3y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Season 3 is upon us and the guys discuss the NBA Playoffs, more specifically the Phoenix Suns, and also share their opinions on the actions of USA Olympian, Gwen Berry. With injuries impacting both the Bucks and Hawks, which team has the better chance of moving on? Do the Suns have the easiest path to winning the championship? Is Gwen Berry in the …

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#23 - You Hate to See It 1:11:28

3y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

As we go into June, the guys discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs, as well as the issues surrounding Robert Morris University and their hockey programs. What's going on in Los Angeles as both the Lakers and Clippers struggle in each of their first round series? Are these Suns capable of winning it all? Are the Nets too good to lose? Who's to blame for …

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#22 - Sometimes You Have to Just Pull Their Gown Up And Look 44:04

3y ago44:04

44:04

Jeff and Tanner get together and talk about nursing school and what it takes to become a nurse today through Jeff's own experiences. Jeff is forced to do the gritty and shitty (pun intended) grunt work being as he's bottom of the totem pole in his program. This turns into hilarious banter between the two of them as Jeff breaks down what life is lik…

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#21 - That Shit Got Me Banned From Twitter 1:04:34

3y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

The guys get together and discuss the NFL Draft, AFC North predictions, and Aaron Rodgers wanting out of Green Bay. How did each of the guys grade the Steelers in this year's draft? Which NFC North team has the best chance at winning the division this year? What's the reasoning for Rodgers wanting out in Green Bay? What's a likely landing spot for …

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#20 - Let’s Keep it Professional 50:30

3+ y ago50:30

50:30

The 2021 NFL Draft is upon us! The gang get together to discuss where they think certain players will end up prior to the start of the draft. How would you rank the top 5 QBs in this years draft? Which of these QBs is most likely to be successful once they’re in the NFL? With this draft class being very O-Line heavy, which teams are more likely to …

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#19 - If It Bleeds, It Leads 58:34

3+ y ago58:34

58:34

The gang get together to discuss how an undercover journalist for Project Veritas was able to get key information on CNN from a Technical Director by the name of Charlie Chester. The information proves that CNN had used anti-Trump propaganda to ensure that Biden won the 2020 Presidential Election. It was also found out that CNN purposely withholds …

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