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Kelly Pavlik, champion boxer and youth advocate
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Former Middleweight Boxing Champion and the pride of Youngstown, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, is giving back to the at risk youth of his Northeast Ohio community with his non-profit focusing on free fitness training, conditioning, education, and more at his two MiGym locations. He brings to light the challenges of running a charitable organization, in…
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Doug Hawley, writer/director of "Sweetest Day"
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Indie filmmaker and University of Toledo graduate, Doug Hawley talks horror films with a message, his path breaking into the industry, and the difference between directing features in LA and how producing his slasher flick, "Sweetest Day" in his hometown of Warren, Ohio was the sweetest experience of all.…
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A compilation of parent, teacher and student interviews discussing why choosing the education experience at Warren JFK has prepared students for their lives after graduation.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Linda DeScenna, Hollywood Production Designer
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She broke Hollywood's glass ceiling as one of the first female studio set decorators and production designers on films like Blade Runner, Star Trek, The Color Purple, Rain Man and many more. A five time academy-award nominated artist and Kent State Graduate, Linda gives insight into designing "the look" of films for directors like Steven Spielberg,…
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Mike Talanca, owner of Tune Town Recording Studio (Part 2)
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Drawing on nearly forty years as a recording technician, sound engineer and music producer, Mike Talanca, owner of Tune Town Recording Studio gives us a glimpse into his experiences working in the music industry with world-wide rock and roll acts like David Bowie, Billy Idol, Mick Jagger, Prince, Chrissie Hynde and many more.…
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Mike Talanca, owner of Tune Town Recording Studio (PART 1)
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An early history of musician, recording technician, sound engineer and eventual music producer, Mike Talanca, owner of Tune Town Recording Studio gives us a glimpse into his humble beginnings in Newton Falls, Ohio developing work ethic and ingenuity that would take him across the world recording for rock and roll royalty.…
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Matt "Matty Rich" Richardson, Warren G. Harding Varsity Football Head Coach
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Two-time collegiate football National Champion, two-time Ohio High School champion, as both a player and a coach, Matthew "Matty Rich" Richardson is about to bring that pedigree, work ethic and championship mentality to a new era of Warren G. Harding Raiders Football as the new head coach.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Sal Cardoni, Hollywood Screenwriter
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Screenwriter of "Unseen," Sal Cardoni, talks all things written for film; the script pitch, the sale, the long distance partnering, and patter created for a south Floridian girl's rise to the occasion by saving a stranger's life and her own in the process.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Jesse & Matt MacGregor, owners, Urban Tap
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From adolescent hell raisers to successful adult entrepreneurs, owners of Urban Tap & Distillery, Jesse and Matt Macgregor share the hard work, self introspection and hustle it takes to renovate an old building and upstart a new, unique social-gathering space in the revitalized downtown Warren, Ohio.…
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James Waters, the purposeful producer
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A visual artist driven by purpose, James Waters shines insight into producing and directing award-winning content; how diversification of programming can help re-invent and re-invigorate a Midwestern film festival; and why sometimes even scrappy dogs manage to get the big bite in making a difference.…
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Educator, mother of two, and independent candidate for sixth ward council in the city of Warren. We talk roads, raises and why accountability in public service is her mantra to moving her city forward.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Individualized pediatric medicine, tele-health, and vaccinations are all topics touched on as we explore the future of health care for both your children and you, with Dr. Michael Perisa.
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Mark Martof, owner of Curated Vintage Goods
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Owner of Curated Vintage Goods, Mark Martof talks collectibles, his life in architecture, and why artists like Barry Burkey are having success in his curated gallery.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Joe Gergley, visionary of Strange Human Studios
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Cross county Colorado road trips, A.I. art creation, and mushroom festivals abound when Strange Human takes The Prod along a mystic journey towards creative education and enlightenment.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Doctor Andre Camelli, healer and author
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We talk martial arts; how to approach healing our bodies from injury and disease, and simple habit changes outlined in his book "Cracking The Code" that can bio-hack our bodies to longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Pedro Sauer, professor of Gracie Jiu Jitsu
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A true master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Pedro Sauer gives us insight into growing up on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, how being friends with Rickson Gracie and the "gentle art" changed his life and how its philosophies of patience, connection and respect may be able to change the world.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Bill Schotten, Ashley Rozzi, and Wally Valantine of The Abiding Nail
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Indie filmmaking is full of fun. Find out how one group of filmmakers went from low budget zombie flicks to the faith based feature, "The Abiding Nail" with humor, grace, and redemption.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Our Honor gives us his insights into being a newly elected Common Pleas Judge, how he got there and why Bigfoot may actually be an alien.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Derek Steyer, award-winning television news anchor
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Award-winning broadcast news journalist and television anchor, Derek Steyer lays out tips for future aspiring reporters, gives us insights into his altruistic passions and sets the record straight on the fallacy of "fake news."By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Ron Sinesio & Eric Kildow, Theater Arts
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Theater artists' Ron Sinesio, director at the Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville, and Eric Kildow, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Kent State University at Trumbull share their insights into the passion, sacrifice and love it takes to bring community theater to life and the rewards it can create.…
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Joe Rettof, Vince Peterson & Danny Thomas on campaign consulting
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Before you run for public office you need to know what it takes behind the scenes to running an effective political campaign. Campaign consultants Joe Rettof and Danny Thomas, Jr. and former candidate Vince Peterson give the tips, tricks, and considerations to effective strategies that can help you win.…
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Damian Knapp: singer, songwriter, and bluesman
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Award-winning bluesman, Damian Knapp plays some tunes and reflects on his nearly thirty year career of gigging, the style shifts in musical entertainment, and the history of our American experience.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Ottavio Musumeci, owner/chef of The Station Square Restaurant
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Thirty five years in the food and hospitality business, Torino born, Ottavio Musumeci, serves us the treats and challenges of immigrating to the United States, opening his own restaurant, and becoming one of the most celebrated destinations for food and wine in northeastern Ohio.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Ken MacPherson, candidate for Mayor
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Councilman at Large in the city of Warren, Ohio, Ken MacPherson makes his case to be Mayor, as we discuss Warren's role in the new manufacturing and EV economy, changes he would make, and the pros and cons of charter government.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Doug Franklin, Mayor of Warren, Ohio
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Seeking re-election to a fourth term, Mayor Franklin give us the ins and outs of overcoming the challenges of a shrinking city, the renaissance of Warren's downtown, and his hopes for the future if re-elected.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Clay and Carolyn Colley and Choco are the Ohio three piece "Black Wolf & The Thief," and they hip us "prodders" to how their vocally soulful, jazz influenced, synth-infused music got started and ready us for the release of their new studio album.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Bill Mullane, artist, activist and educator
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Brooklyn native and award-winning Ohio artist, Bill Mullane shares his journey and expounds on his forty plus year career in the arts as an artist, educator, curator and explorer of truth.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Dr. Holly Maggiano & Anthony Battee, urban farmers
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We cover the mind body connection for healing our bodies and minds and how tools like urban farming, reducing inflamation and compassionate inquiry can help us become stronger.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Aaron Chine, tattoo artist and owner of The Box Gallery with Dennis Blank.
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Skin art, mistaken identity, insurrections, local politics and policy; we fish for answers for the future Warren, Ohio.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Matt Martin, Meghan Reed and Shawn Carvin, non-profit leaders of Warren
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A deep cut into the importance of Warren, Ohio’s (and the region's) history, the future of housing here, and how the rebirth and challenges of revitalization have begun to change the perceptions of our most engaged Gen X and Millennial residents, and their perceived tomorrow’s in Dub City.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Dan Click & Sarah Rizer, SFX movie make-up artists
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We talk monster making, molding demon creatures and crafting Melon Heads with two amazingly cool special effects movie make-up artists.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Esther Rita (Pagano) Castellano; artist, mother, and woman for all time.
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Like a sit down after Sunday dinner, Esther, ninety-nine years young, shares her gracious wisdom and secrets of long life, deep love, good health and true happiness throughout the ages.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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J.D. Eicher; Singer / Songwriter / Recording Artist
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J.D. stopped by the 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions' studio to play a couple tunes; talk about his creative process; the challenges and thrills of life on the road and how best selling novelist Nicholas Sparks picked him to create the original song "Two by Two" for his novel of the same name.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Marvin Logan, Executive Director OH Wow Children's Museum
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We discuss in depth about the black experience as both a former student athlete and as student body President of Kent State University, his introduction into non-profit work, and how Youngstown's OH Wow! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology's future is bright with Logan at the helm.…
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Doc Dixon, professional magician and comedian
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A two time Penn & Teller "Fool Us" contestant and winner, Doc Dixon takes us on a tour thru both his exploits as a traveling magician and professional funny man for over thirty years.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Recently elected to a second term, Tito talks about "Titletown's" solutions for a safer city, business retention and development, and utilizing federal ARP funds for both technological and environmental enhancements for a healthier more future forward Youngstown.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Ron Book, poet laureate of Dub City, USA
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What is a poet laureate? Ron Book is, along with being a former male model; actor and current creative writing instructor at Butler Community College, and he shares his stories, wisdom and new works in round two on The Prod.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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We deepen the dive and continue the discussion on Jiu Jitsu including what to look for in the right instructor, how it can provide calmness under duress, and the protocols for changing schools.By 66
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Eli Knight, Knight Jiu Jitsu PART 1
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We deep dive into the psychology of self-defense, talk real life encounters and the parallels between Chuck Palahniuk's "Fight Club" and Jiu Jitsu and how it helped save Eli Knight from grief and despair.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Ken Bielecki, Executive Director for Jewish Family & Community Services
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Shining some light on depression and mental health awareness month, we uncover some possible causes, signs, and potential solutions and ways to seek help for you or loved ones.By 2 Ticks and The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Vince Peterson II, activist and candidate
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Vince Peterson II let's us know what it's like to go from a probation officer to become a Congressional constituent liaison, and how he is preparing to run for a public office of his own.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Gil Blair, attorney and political activist
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From the importance and ins and outs of estate planning to a behind the scenes look at the Ohio Statehouse, attorney Gil Blair takes time to educate listeners about the law and lifts the veil on complex legal issues and passing bills into law in the Ohio Legislature.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Jackie Popovec & Rick Deak of The Vindys
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Jackie and Rick collaborate live in the studio to create a new song, "Titletown" with Jim while rapping about their creative process, and taking a deep dive into each track of The Vindys' newest album, "Bugs."By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Tim McNeil; educator, business owner and collegiate track coach.
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Eight-time Coach of the Year as head coach of both the men and women's track and cross country programs at Westminster College, winning eleven NCAA President Athletic Conference titles, Tim McNeil shares his insights on being an educator, athlete, and all around awesome human being.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Shane Herman, Comedy Boss from the Youngstown Comedy Syndicate
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We time travel back to the 1980s and riff on ninja movies, dressing up like Sonny Crocket, and sing a couple impromptu Wonder Twin's monkey inspired acoustic song verses. Yes, you read that right.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Michael Kovach, Pennsylvania Farmers Union Vice President
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Want to know what the benefits are of locally raised and sourced food? Understand the complexities or is it all confusion with our country of origin labeling? Open your heart and mind to the evolution of agriculture and mid-west farming in the 21st century with rock and roller activist and Pennsylvania farmer, Michael Kovach.…
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Jeff "Primetime" Lampkin, former cruiserweight World Champion
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Former IBF world champion and Youngstown native, Jeff Lampkin reminisces about winning the title, shines light on some of the darker pitfalls of boxing, and explains why he and fellow cruiserweight champ Evander Holyfield never squared off against each other.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Liz Ferro; Author, Activist and Superhero of Girls with Sole.
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From foster care to ass kicking athlete, author, and empowerment coach of the non-profit Girls with Sole.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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Dr. John Cox, actor, director, pediatrician
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Youngtown triple-threat; actor, director and pediatrician, Dr. John Cox, talks vaccines, the differences between acting on-screen or on stage, and the re-opening of the Youngtown Playhouse.
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The New Warren, Ohio's Entrepreneurship Roundtable
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Tony Frisone, CEO of CZAR Power; Stacey Hoover, Co-Owner of Cockeye BBQ; Adam Keck, Founder and brewer at Modern Methods Brewery; and Meghan Reed, Director of The Trumbull County Historical Society enlighten "prodders" on 21st century entrepreneurship in Voltage Valley.By 2 Ticks & The Dog Productions, Inc.
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