Best George Wacker Podcasts (2025)

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WDIY Celebrates 30 Years of Community Radio in the Lehigh Valley 27:39

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Become a partner! WDIY is celebrating 30 years of community radio from its home in Bethlehem’s historic Flatiron Building. Since first going on air in January 1995, the station has become a hub for local voices, diverse music, and civic engagement across the Lehigh Valley. We had a chance to sit down wi…

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Ziggy Marley Talks Children’s Books, Legacy, and His Return to Bethlehem 8:42

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Eight-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley is heading back to Bethlehem for a special night of music and message. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Ziggy Marley & Burning Spear bring the Do the Reggae Tour to the Wind Creek Event Center. We had a chance to sit down with Ziggy for a quick conversation ahead of…

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More Than a Tournament: Pickleball for a Purpose Helps Local Kids 17:13

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com We sat down with Jane Ervin, Board Chair of The Fund to Benefit Children & Youth, and Bob Black, Event Chair of Pickleball for a Purpose and Chair of St. Luke’s Board. The Fund has been serving the Lehigh Valley for more than 30 years, providing critical support to abused, neglected, and at-risk childre…

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The Foundry Recording Studio Bethlehem, PA 5:23

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com We visited The Foundry Recording Studio in Bethlehem to talk with co-directors Jason Wegfahrt and Justin Blackstone. The Foundry was created to be more than a professional recording space. It is also a community hub where musicians, producers, and engineers can work, learn, and connect. In this episode …

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Lesbians Connect in the Lehigh Valley | A Growing Group Building Community 9:28

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Lesbians Connect is one of the fastest-growing community movements in the Lehigh Valley. On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, George Wacker sits down with founders: Meagan and Rebecca, Founders of Lesbians Connect We talk about:• How Lesbians Connect started and quickly grew from smal…

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The Housing Podcast Part 2: New Bethany and Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley 30:36

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Housing is one of the hottest topics in the Lehigh Valley right now. On this episode of Off the Record with Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, George Wacker and Northampton County Commissioner Jeff Warren sit down with two leaders on the frontlines: Gina Loiacono, Director of Community Engagement and Gran…

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Louis Lamont’s Exhibition at Stirner Modern Gallery: An Easton Legacy Curated by Bibi Monnahan 10:00

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com The Stirner Modern Gallery in Easton presents the Louis Lamont Exhibition, opening September 13. Curated and installed by Bibi Monnahan, this exhibition brings together nearly 100 works of Lamont’s vibrant folk art, blending them with furnishings, masks, and artifacts from the Karl Stirner collection. H…

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Meet the Authors: Adriana Allegri, Alison Gaylin, Jason Rekulak | Society of the Arts 2025 28:48

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com The Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast sits down with the featured authors of the Society of the Arts’ Cocktails with the Authors (October 15, 2025) and Luncheon with the Authors (October 16, 2025). This year’s lineup includes:• Adriana Allegri, debut author of The Sunflower House• Alison Gaylin, Edgar and…

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Fizz That Fights: A-TREAT Partners with PCFLV for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month 12:26

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com For more than a century, A-TREAT has been part of the Lehigh Valley story. The sodas and seltzers we grew up with, the flavors that feel like home. Now the brand is doing something new: using that fizz to fight pediatric cancer. In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast we are on site at th…

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Roman Patterns Channel 90s Alt-Rock on Debut Album 27:17

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, George Wacker sits down with Michael Fickes, songwriter and frontman of Roman Patterns, to talk about the band’s debut full-length album Somewhere on the Highway, out now on Shaky Records. The album follows their 2024 Darts EP and features 11 brand…

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The Mom Market Comes to Bethlehem 14:19

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we’re joined by Devika Knafo, the organizer behind The Mom Market, a vibrant new pop-up event coming to the Bethlehem Rose Garden on August 24. The Mom Market is designed to celebrate and support mom and women entrepreneurs in the Lehigh Valley, fe…

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DISCOFRUIT and the Power of Diverse Poetry with Kenna DeValor of Flowermouth Press 15:28

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we’re joined by Kenna DeValor, a poet, publisher, and founder of FlowerMouth Press. Kenna’s new poetry collection DISCOFRUIT is a shimmering celebration of queer identity, vulnerability, and joy. We talk about how the book was born in a small Pocon…

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How Route 22 Filmworks is Uniting Independent Filmmakers in the Lehigh Valley 28:07

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com What started as three filmmakers meeting at a Wegmans café has grown into one of the Lehigh Valley’s most collaborative creative communities. In this episode, George talks with Dawn Daignault, Michael Sheridan, and Vince Stahl, the founders of Route 22 Filmworks — a grassroots filmmaking group that now …

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This Survey Could Change the Lehigh Valley Arts Scene: Add Your Voice 29:06

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com The Greater Lehigh Valley Arts + Culture Patron Survey is more than a questionnaire. It’s a region-wide effort to gather real data on how people engage with the arts, what gets in their way, and how we can create more inclusive, accessible cultural experiences. In this episode of Off the Record, we’re j…

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Mayor’s Musikfest Preview Podcast 2025 1:12:32

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Recorded at City Hall’s Payrow Plaza, it’s the Mayor’s Musikfest Podcast 2025, hosted by Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Lehigh Valley with Love Media’s George Wacker. This year’s episode highlights the people powering Musikfest behind the scenes and on stage: Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO o…

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Why Blood Donation is as Important as Ever with Miller-Keystone Blood Center 28:20

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Did you know that 62% of Americans are eligible to donate blood, but only 2–3% actually do? In this episode of Off the Record with Lehigh Valley with Love, we sit down with Rami Nemeh, President & CEO, and Lina Barbieri, VP of Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Miller-Keystone Blood Center…

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How New Grants Could Reshape Bethlehem’s Business Corridors with BEDCO Executive Director Sean Ziller 24:57

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Executive Director Sean Ziller joins the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast to explain how two new grants from Pennsylvania’s Main Street Matters program could impact local businesses and neighborhoods. One grant funds strategic planning for the SouthSide …

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From Beirut to Easton: Sure Fix Remodeling’s Story with Henry Rouhana 31:08

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we talk with Henry Rouhana, founder of Sure Fix Remodeling in Easton, Pennsylvania. Henry’s story begins in Lebanon, where he spent summers on construction sites and found inspiration watching architects bring spaces to life. After earning his arch…

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From Bethlehem to Tuscany: The Story Behind Ciao, Amore Mio by J.A. Marz 23:18

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com J.A. Marz joins the podcast to talk about his debut novella Ciao, Amore Mio… The Tale of Gabby and Gio, a romantic, emotional journey set in the hills of Tuscany. We dive into the story, the inspiration, and why readers are connecting with his work. Get the book: https://a.co/d/idjdbM0 Full episode + li…

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The Perfect Fit: 25 Years of Empowering Women in the Lehigh Valley 26:46

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com What started with a single blazer in the trunk of a car has become one of the Lehigh Valley’s most powerful stories of community-driven change. In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with Sarah Barrett, Executive Director of YWCA Allentown, to celebrate the …

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Why Everyone Wants to Live in the Lehigh Valley 30:37

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, George Wacker welcomes Rebecca Francis, a leading luxury real estate agent in the region, for a thoughtful look at why the Lehigh Valley has become such a magnet for new residents. Rebecca shares insights from her own journey, returning to the Vall…

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Rooted: 50 Years of Art, History, and Community in Bethlehem 10:50

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com The SouthSide Film Festival is proud to present Rooted — a new documentary tracing 50 years of creative life in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In this episode, George Wacker sits down with three of the artists featured in the film: Bill George of Touchstone Theatre, Doug Roysdon of Mock Turtle Marionette Thea…

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Still Indie After All These Years: SouthSide Film Festival Turns 21 25:49

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com The SouthSide Film Festival is turning 21 — and it’s still one of the Lehigh Valley’s most vibrant, volunteer-driven cultural events. In this episode, George Wacker sits down with Festival Director Jen Cotto and longtime jury member Ben Bertalan to talk about the grassroots origins of the fest, how they…

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Solving the Lehigh Valley’s Housing Puzzle: Affordability, Zoning, and What Comes Next 32:30

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com George Wacker and Jeff Warren are joined by Jill Seitz, Chief Community and Regional Planner at the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, and Michael Bernadyn, 2025 President of Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®, for a deep dive into the region’s housing challenges. From outdated zoning laws to increasing de…

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L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery — Making the Outdoors Accessible (and Fun) for Everyone 28:05

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com George, Crystal, and Dahlia from Lehigh Valley with Love spent the day at Lake Nockamixon State Park with the team from L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs to try out just a few of the activities they offer throughout the summer. From archery to kayaking to full moon paddles, these programs are built t…

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Get Outta Your Booth! Voiceover, Community, and Why AI Can’t Replace You 34:19

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Mike Cunningham, voice actor, conference organizer, VP of the National Sokols Lodge #93 Jen Taphoney, professional voice actor, co-host of VO Booth Besties In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with the organizers of Get Outta Your Booth!, a new kind of voiceover con…

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Celebrating 20 Years of Young Playwrights at Touchstone Theatre 15:58

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Mary Wright – Education Director & Ensemble Member, Touchstone Theatre Krista Metter – Local Actor, Teaching Artist, and Touchstone Collaborator In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker talks with Mary Wright and Krista Metter from Touchstone Theatre about the 20th Annual Young P…

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JOSHWAY: Sparking a Community Revival Through Youth Empowerment 24:01

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: David Robertson – Founder & Executive Director, JOSHWAY Glenn Breslauer – JOSHWAY Board Member In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love: Off the Record podcast, hosts George Wacker and Jeff Warren sit down with David Robertson and Glenn Breslauer of JOSHWAY, a new nonprofit based in Easton, Pennsylvania tha…

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Flexing Your Funny Muscle w/ Comedian Mike Lukas 54:17

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Message The Jokes by Jo Show Flexing Your Funny Muscle w/ Comedian Mike Lukas In this hilarious episode of 'The Jokes by Jo Show', host Josiah James and co-host Doug McHizzle catch up with comedian and improviser Mike Lukas. Mike shares his journey from performing with Second City in Vegas and Chicago to taking a ten-year hiatus to raise his childr…

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YANA LV on WDIY: How Two Teens Are Changing the Mental Health Conversation 14:54

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Brannagh Breslin & Diya Sharma – Hosts of YANA LV on WDIY 88.1 FM In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with Moravian Academy seniors Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma, co-hosts of YANA LV, a youth-led mental health radio show airing monthly on WDIY 88.1 FM: https://w…

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Tumor Baby by Kat Aldrich at SteelStacks on April 12 18:42

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Kat Aldrich In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with comedian, writer, and performer Kathleen Aldrich, whose brand-new one-woman show Tumor Baby premieres April 12 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. We talk about how Kathleen got her start in the Lehigh Valley comedy sce…

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Lehigh Valley Comic Author Ian Mondrick Explores Suburban Horror in STASH BOX 28:42

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Ian Mondrick – Comic Book Author, Co-Creator of STASH BOX www.stashboxcomic.com In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with Ian Mondrick, a comic author and Lehigh Valley native whose latest project, STASH BOX, is currently live on Kickstarter. We talk about how Ian g…

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How Alexander Labs Is Building AI in the Lehigh Valley 14:27

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Kostas Hatalis Ph.D – Co-Founder, Alexander Labs; Developer of GoCharlie Paul Gosselin – Co-Founder, Alexander Labs In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with Paul Gosselin and Kostas Hatalis of Alexander Labs, an AI incubator based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that’s…

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E-Bikes, Raves, FEAT, and Sokols: A Few of Our Favorite Things 9:05

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Jackie Bzura – Bicycle Motor Works Megan Lysowski – FEAT (Fostering Equitable Access to Transportation) In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker talks with Jackie Bzura of Bicycle Motor Works and Megan Lysowski of FEAT—Fostering Equitable Access to Transportation. They discuss ho…

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The Lehigh Valley Warehouse Episode 44:47

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Becky Bradley – Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Susan Lawless – Supervisor, Hanover Township (Northampton County) In this episode of Off the Record with Lehigh Valley With Love, hosts George Wacker and Northampton County Commissioner Jeff Warren dive into one of the most talked-about topics …

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Big Bad Tonka Trunk w/ Comedian Tay Nay 51:14

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Message The Jokes by Jo Show On this episode of 'The Jokes by Jo Show,' host Josiah James, along with co-host Doug McHizzle, welcomes the energetic comedian Tay Nay, whose spontaneous and off-the-cuff style charms the audience. The show opens with behind-the-scenes banter, humorous introductions, and discussions about Tay's unique approach to comed…

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Susan Wild on Public Service, Politics, and the Future of the Lehigh Valley 36:38

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Susan Wild – Former U.S. Congresswoman, Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District In this episode of Off the Record with Lehigh Valley With Love, hosts George Wacker and Northampton County Commissioner Jeff Warren sit down with former U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild to discuss her time in office, the current state …

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Lehigh Valley Auto Show Preview 35:24

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Dan Moyer – Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Auto Show & Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association Sarah Dams – Representative, Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show Jonah Hendershot – Host of the Cookin’ Cars YouTube Channel In this special episode of Lehigh Valley With Love, we dive deep into the 2025 Lehigh Va…

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Reentry in the Lehigh Valley: Breaking Barriers & Building Second Chances 33:40

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Dr. Michael Pittaro – Director of Corrections, Northampton County Jose Rivera – Community Engagement Coordinator, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Attorney David D. Ritter – Criminal Defense Attorney, Kitay Law Offices Reentry after incarceration is a process that affects all of us, whether we realize it o…

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Exploring Comedy's Raw Edges: Inside the The Jokes w/ comedian Tyler Rothrock 1:06:00

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Message The Jokes by Jo Show Join host Josiah James and co-host Doug McHizzle on 'The Jokes by Jo Show' with special guest comedian Tyler Rothrock for a hilarious conversation ranging from experiences at overpriced fondue restaurants to the quirks of living next to imagined terrorist neighbors. The trio delves into their stand-up journeys, sharing …

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Some of Lisa’s Favorite Cult Items | Lisa Joins a Cult at The Emmaus Theatre on February 23 27:05

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Lisa Van Arsdale – Storyteller and Performer, “Lisa Joins a Cult” In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Van Arsdale to discuss her upcoming show, Lisa Joins a Cult, happening February 23 at 6 p.m. at the Emmaus Theatre. Lisa shares her journey of exploring fringe religious communities and collecting fascinating …

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Exploring Zoellner Arts Center’s 2025 Season with Executive Director Mark Wilson 15:24

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Mark Wilson – Executive Director, Zoellner Arts Center In this episode, we sit down with Mark Wilson, Executive Director of Zoellner Arts Center, to discuss the exciting lineup for the 2025 season. We kick things off with a deep dive into Kings Return, the acclaimed a cappella group known for their seamless blend…

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Women Aren't Funny!? w/ Comedian Sam Grim 1:13:08

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Message The Jokes by Jo Show In this episode of the Jokes by Jo show, host Josiah James and co-host Doug McHizzle welcome guest comedian Sam Grim, the second funniest comedian in Lehigh Valley. They discuss a myriad of topics including the nuances of crowd work, the stress and rewards of comedy competitions, the portrayal of bizarre comedic scenari…

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The Big Bang Theory 45:02

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Message The Jokes by Jo Show The Big Bang Theory and the Compassionate Community In this episode of the Jokes by Jo show, hosts Josiah James and Doug McHizzle navigate technical difficulties while introducing a new video format. They recount personal stories including Doug losing and then finding his phone with the help of good Samaritans. The host…

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Mental Health in the Lehigh Valley: Stigma, Resources, and Hope 43:45

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Dr. Amy Lynn Saborsky – Licensed Psychologist, Lehigh Valley Center for Child & Family Development Ronnie Nase – Director, Clubhouse of Lehigh County Jacquelyn Otto, M.Ed., CAADC, LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor, OnTrak Counseling In this episode of Lehigh Valley with Love, hosts George Wacker and Jeff Warr…

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The Lehigh Valley’s Dance Dance Revolution 6:40

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Members of the Whitehall Dance Dance Revolution Community In this episode of Lehigh Valley with Love, we step into the rhythm of the Lehigh Valley’s Dance Dance Revolution scene. Visiting Dave & Buster’s in Whitehall, PA, we meet the passionate players who gather every Thursday night to combine music, movement, a…

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Grits A Wonderful Life? - with Comedian Shane Cohen 1:04:45

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Message The Jokes by Jo Show In the kickoff episode of 'Jokes by Jo Show' Season 6, Jo and co-host Doug McHizzle welcome local comedian Shane Cohen. The crew dives into their comedic journeys, recounting open mic memories and the challenges of public speaking. Shane shares his Toastmasters experience, the joy of improv, and the discipline of clean …

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How We Got Here: Mental Health, History, Policy, and the Path Ahead 37:07

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Hosts: George Wacker and Jeff Warren Guests: Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Schlossberg and Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure In this debut episode of Off the Record with Lehigh Valley with Love, George Wacker and Jeff Warren tackle the pressing issue of mental health with guests Rep. Mike Schlossberg a…

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Pampered Pets at Camp Bow Wow Allentown 7:44

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Get More LVWITHLOVE content Thank you to our Partners! WDIY Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company 4K VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/nOkK0EWAEOM In this episode of the Shop Local Harder Holiday Series, we visit Camp Bow Wow Allentown to talk with Bobby Ludwig. Discove…

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Anthony Sierra Designs: Holiday Magic at Historic Hotel Bethlehem & Beyond 4:45

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Get More LVWITHLOVE content Thank you to our Partners! WDIY Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company 4K VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/z6ax0FNvLp8 In this episode of the Shop Local Harder series, we talk to Anthony Sierra of Anthony Sierra Designs about his incredible w…