Best Brian Gorman Podcasts (2025)

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Waldameer Park: Brian Gorman - May 30, 2025 43:27

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We talk with Brian Gorman, Chief Operation Officer of Waldameer Park, as Erie’s historic amusement park looks ahead to another summer of thrills and spills.

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Episode 66 (with Davidson Boswell) 54:47

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Comedian Davidson Boswell came on the podcast and told me about a different kind of death: mourning the memory of who his brother was before his mental decline, learning to live with who he is now and the compounding effects it’s had on his family, how the American healthcare systems’ failures and online echo chambers can fuel unchecked radicalizat…

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127: Clear and Compelling Communication 20:17

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Today’s guest is Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach with over 20 years of experience helping technical, analytical, and data-driven leaders amplify their impact. With emphasis on frameworks, principles, and techniques, Salvatore empowers leaders to connect authentically and navigate high-stakes engagements with confidence. He’s an i…

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126: Leaders Embracing Humanity 22:18

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Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is a human capital strategist, coach, speaker, and author. In her LinkedIn profile, she writes “I work at the intersection of strategy and soul.” In this episode of "Qonversations," host Brian Gorman and Cynthia discuss the critical importance of leaders embracing humanity, aligning individual purpose with organizational …

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Sight Center: Shannon Wohlford & Linda Moore - Jun. 12, 2025 42:58

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Shannon Wohlford and Linda Moore of the Sight Center join us to talk about the upcoming Save-an-Eye game, and their community impact.

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Episode 65 (with Joe Gorman) 1:03:17

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Comedian Joe Gorman told me about the lessons he learned from stepdad and his sudden death last summer, bringing ashes through TSA, when a comedian’s final tweet becomes their epitaph, the outpouring of support after a loss, and the legacy of living a life where people have nothing but good things to say after you're gone. THANKS FOR LISTENING! LIK…

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Global Interest in Erie County Politics: Dr. Jeffrey Bloodworth - Jun. 11, 2025 43:21

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Dr. Jeffrey Bloodworth of Gannon University discusses the global interest in Erie County politics.

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125: ideas Outside the Box 31:20

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The world of work is changing at an ever-accelerating rate. In this episode, Ted Whetstone, executive coach, thought leader, and “fellow philosopher on the road of life,” joins host Brian Gorman to explore new ideas on how to successfully lead through the changes we are experiencing. Along the way, they explore organizational design, the work week,…

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Rust Belt Legal: Adam Williams - Jun. 10, 2025 42:50

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Adam Williams, founder of Rust Belt Legal and co-founder of Pennywise Tax Strategies, joins us to talk about his work as a small business consultant, speaker, author and influencer.

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Achievement Center: Cassie Dundon, Carrie Todd & Meghan Kinter - Jun. 9, 2025 43:23

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Cassie Dundon and Carrie Todd of the Achievement Center of LECOM Health and Meghan Kinter, Chief Strategic Growth Officer for LECOM Behavioral Health.

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WQLN PBS: Cindy Spizarny & Alyson Amendola - Jun. 6, 2025 41:51

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Cindy Spizarny and Alyson Amendola of Erie's public broadcasting company WQLN joins us to talk about federal funding challenges.

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Episode 64 (with Lynn Harris) 1:09:04

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Lynn Harris (Gold Comedy) told me about the life and memory of her parents, her mother’s work with Noam Chomsky, her sudden death from COVID in 2020, how the pandemic prevented her and her father from seeing her before she passed, why Zoom shivas are the best Shivas, her father’s recent death, and his legacy as “a titan and a goofball.” Lynn Harris…

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East Side Renaissance: Marcus Atkinson & Matt Harris - Jun. 4, 2025 42:38

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Marcus Atkinson and Matt Harris from the East Side Renaissance joins us to discuss their projects.

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CHRIS WESTON for PARANOID GARDENS 1:04:39

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June County Executive Meeting: Brenton Davis - Jun. 3, 2025 43:32

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Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us to talk about the county issues for his June visit.

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Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority: Jeremy Peterson - June 2, 2025 45:41

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The CEO of the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, Jeremy Peterson joins us to talk about the 14th Festival and major projects.

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Episode 63 (with Chris Maddock) 1:16:24

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I had a great time talking with comedian Chris Maddock about the lives and deaths of his parents, great Minneapolis comedians that passed too soon, keeping friends’ memories alive by telling their old jokes, what happens after you die, and a couple other things too. THANKS FOR LISTENING! FOLLOW CHRIS MADDOCK: instagram.com/thechrismaddock FOLLOW TH…

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Women’s Care Center: Randy Newport & Brie Bleil - May 28, 2025 42:18

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Randy Newport, Executive Director of the Women’s Care Center, and Brie Bleil, a sonogram technician joins us to talk about their ministry, and the upcoming Run/Walk fundraiser.

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124: The Next Workplace Revolution 19:34

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It isn’t a possibility. It isn’t a probability. It isn’t some far-off science fiction fantasy thing. We are in it now. The challenge, from the C-suite to the front line, is “How do I ensure not just that I (and my organization) survive, but that we thrive?” In this episode, Nicole Doyle, entrepreneur, start-up advisor, and Founder of Aspir joins ho…

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JOSE PIMIENTA for HALFWAY SOMEWHERE 1:24:06

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Pennsylvania Senator: Dan Laughlin - May 27, 2025 45:12

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Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) joins us to talk a PA legacy fund, recreational cannabis, skill games, etc.

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VisitErie: John Oliver - May 21, 2025 43:11

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The CEO of VisitErie, John Oliver joins us to discuss the new branding campaign of the tourism organization.

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123: Leader. Communicator. Coach. 29:45

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If you are a leader, your success is dependent on your ability to effectively communicate with those who report to you. And your ability to successfully communicate with those who report to you is highly dependent on bringing a coach approach to your leadership. In this episode, communication coach Chris Marr joins host Brian Gorman to explore the …

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JOEY ESPOSITO and SEAN VON GORMAN for THE PEDESTRIAN 1:30:49

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Ep 16 - TEDx Speaker Brian Gorman - From Lonely Childhood to Change Leader 45:56

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Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Summary In EP16, I sat down with Brian Gorman — a speaker, author, change coach, LGBTQ+ rights advocate, and adoptive father — to explore his extraordinary journey through identity, transformation, and the many faces of change. Brian opens up about growing up as a lonely a…

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Erie Weather: Tom DiVecchio - May 19, 2025 45:56

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Erie weather veteran Tom DiVecchio joins us for a profile and memories of great Erie winters.

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Episode 62 (with Brian Enck) 1:13:58

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Comedian Brian Enck came on the podcast and told me about the life, memory, and questionable fashion choices of his late best friend, how he saved the day at Brian’s wedding, his sudden death in 2023, still communicating with him via writing letters in a journal, the surreality of having a gay man’s funeral in a homophobic church, and eulogizing a …

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Business Coaching: Matt Bresee - May 15, 2025 46:13

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We welcome Matt Bresee, business coach with Action Coaching to talk about successful mindsets, and building a brand-new practice.

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Erie Events: Gus Pine - May 14, 2025 40:26

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The CEO of Erie Events Gus Pine joins us

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K. O'NEILL for A SONG FOR YOU & I 1:02:41

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Gannon Athletics Summer Camps: Easton Bazzoli & Cleve Wright - May 13, 2025 44:12

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We are joined by Gannon University Men's Basketball Head Coach Easton Bazzoli and Cleve Wright, Women's Basketball Head Coach.

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HANDS: Matthew Good - May 12, 2025 42:58

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The CEO of Housing and Neighborhood Development Service (HANDS) joins us to discuss their efforts toward affordable housing.

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Washington Insider: Steve Scully - May 9, 2025 36:40

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Washington insider and Erie native Steve Scully joins us to talk about the DC climate

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Episode 61 (with Tim Limbrick) 1:03:05

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Comedian Tim Limbrick came over and we talked about his father’s life as a preacher, his sudden death in Liberia, the difficulties in bringing a loved one’s remains back to America from a different continent, the finite amount of PTO that we all have, and Baggage, the one man show he wrote to unpack all of this. FOLLOW TIM LIMBRICK: instagram.com/l…

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Erie Macaroni Kid: Kara Murphy - May 8, 2025 39:03

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On Thursday, we met Kara Murphy from Erie's Macaroni Kid. It was our Mothers Day special on The Joel Natalie Show.

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Residential Real Estate Update: Marsha Marsh - May 7, 2025 42:42

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Veteran realtor Marsha Marsh of Marsha Marsh Real Estate joined us Wednesday for a frank discussion of the current Erie housing market, the constrained supply, and the impact of interest rates.

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122: Leading Into the Digital Age 23:57

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Every day, Liz Weber, Advisor to Executives and Boards, encounters the challenges that leaders are facing as they seek to guide their organizations into the Digital age. In this episode, Liz joins host Brian Gorman to explore those behaviors that continue to serve leaders well as they move out of the Industrial Age model of leadership as well as th…

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connor b. for BRING ME THE HEAD OF SUSAN LOMOND 1:19:30

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May Meeting with the County Executive: CE Brenton Davis - May 6, 2025 43:23

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On Tuesday, Erie County Executive Brenton Davis returned to the Joel Natalie Show to discuss the latest in county activities, including municipal gap funding, the measles outbreak, and more.

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Erie's Growing Entrepreneurs: Aaron Lewis, Brian Slawin & Rebecca Styn - May 5, 2025 45:36

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It was another Big Check Event with Brian Slawin of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners on Monday. Rebecca Styn from Blind Tiger Spirit Free Cocktails, and Aaron Lewis of Sphere Brake Defense shared their journeys and what's currently happening in their Erie-based businesses.

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Star Wars Day: Tom & Tommy Twohig - May 2, 2025 44:40

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In honor of Star Wars Day (a couple days early), on Friday we talked with Erie Star Wars super fans Tom and Tommy Twohig about their collections, podcasts and costuming as a service to young people.

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Erie Zoo Centennial: Jeff Beach & Melissa Kojancie - May 1, 2025 45:51

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On Thursday, we discussed one of Erie’s favorite family destinations: The Erie Zoo. We sat down with President and CEO, Melissa “Roo” Kojancie, and Erie Zoological Society Board Chair, Jeff Beach to learn about their Centennial celebration and efforts to grow the Zoo.

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121: Nobody Is Smarter Than Everybody 38:51

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In his book Nobody Is Smarter Than Everybody: Why Self-Managing Teams Make Better Decisions and Deliver Extraordinary Results, Rod Collins builds on the premise that “the digital revolution is far more than a technology revolution. It is also a sociological revolution that has generated an unprecedented capacity for mass collaboration and created n…

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120: If Your Culture Could Talk 24:59

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Your organization has a culture. You can be intentional about continuously shaping it or allow it to evolve and see what happens. You can also reshape it. In this episode of Qonversations, Tom Krause, Ph.D., and author of If Your Culture Could Talk, joins host Brian Gorman to delve into the hard truths about culture. They explore the cost of misali…

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Waldameer Mystery Files: David Gorman - Apr. 25, 2025 21:24

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David Gorman is the writer of the Waldameer Mystery Files, a series of children's book for readers 8-12. Waldameer is one of the country's oldest amusement parks and David’s family business, so we’re excited to learn about these uniquely-Erie stories

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Episode 60 (with Shea Vassar) 1:01:15

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Comedian Shea Vassar came on the podcast and we talked about losing her mother to cancer, being surprised by death even when you see it coming, processing grief through joke writing, the tasks we do to occupy our time after loss, and letting go of guilt. FOLLOW SHEA: instagram.com/justsheavassar FOLLOW MICAH: instagram.com/micah_walsh FOLLOW THE PO…

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Senator Meeting: Senator Dave McCormick - Apr. 21, 2025 21:40

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Senator Dave McCormick here in the studio talks about term limits, the recent violence at the Governor’s mansion, refugee resettlement, international student visas, tariffs, and more.

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Episode 59 (with Brian Rabadeau) 1:06:09

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Comedian Brian Rabadeau came over and we talked about his close relationship growing up with his father, the falling-out they had during the pandemic, the bitterness that followed when he passed away from Covid, feeling sympathy for victims of propaganda, remembering his father’s legacy of helping others though his work with A.A, and learning to le…

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New Restaurant Coming: Aaron Bush - Apr. 16, 2025 41:19

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Aaron Bush, a chef who returned to Erie and is now the owner of Born and Braised, a new restaurant going into the old Hector’s location.

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119: Free Birds Revolution - 2 of 2 23:00

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Miles Everson, CEO of MBO Partners and author of Free Birds Revolution: The Future of Work and the Independent Mind of a Free Bird, and host Brian Gorman continue their conversation with a focus on the mind of a free bird. This includes an examination of the differences in the mindsets of traditional employees vs. free birds, the differences in how…