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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The CEO of Erie Events Gus Pine joins us

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

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

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

On Thursday, we met Kara Murphy from Erie's Macaroni Kid.

It was our Mothers Day special on The Joel Natalie Show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

David Forrest and Fr. Jerry Piscaro join us to talk about the state of rental housing in the city.

Jill McCormick, Communications Director of Chautauqua Institution joins us.

Nathan Koble comes to discuss the new historical marker noting the visit by Abraham Lincoln in Lake City on his way to his inauguration in 1861.

Ben Speggen, Vice President of the Jefferson Educational Society, tells us what’s coming up at Jefferson.

Gary Lee, Chief Administrative Officer of Diverse Erie is our guest

Erie Ale Trail, now in its 10th year of operation. Kristin Hubert, executive director of the Lake Erie Ale Trail is joining us

James Sherrod & Shantel Hilliard from the Minority Community Investment Coalition joins us

Mary Rogers, Executive Director of the American Red Cross NWPA Chapter joins us to talk about the Sound The Alarm campaign of free smoke alarms in the City of Erie.

Erie County Executive Brenton Davis is with us

Todd Rebich of Rebich Investments talks about opportunities to support local assets

Gretchen Blough, LCB, the Customs Brokerage Manager of Logistics Plus Customs Broker Solutions joins us to unpack the impact of tariffs on Erie businesses.

Julie Slomski, Executive Director of the Erie-Western PA Port Authority, gives us a new year update.

Founder and CEO of Federal Resources, Jeremy Young is our guest to discuss opportunities to grow tech and AI in Erie.

Erie County Council member Rock Copeland joins us in studio

Dr. Chris Gray, President of the Erie County Community College joins us.

Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us for our March meeting.

The CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, Drew Whiting gives us the latest on what's happening downtown.

Jessica Gray and Consuela Williams discuss the Erie United Methodist Alliance’s recent Impact Report. TalkErie takes a look at the homelessness statistics in Erie, and learns more about what EUMA is doing to provide resources those who need help with housing.

On our Wednesday health focus, Brandy Alexander from the American Heart Association.

Erie County Public Library Director Jessica Spitulski talks about her first year in the post and the current issues facing this regional asset

Daria Devlin, Erie City mayor candidate, joins us

Erie Mayor Joe Schember joins us along with Community Liasons Daryl Craig and Saeed Taraky.

Cathy von Birgelen is here to discuss AgeTech—technology and solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of seniors.

Lisa Pustelak of the NWIRC is hosting Driving Impact for Manufacturers 2025 conference on March 25th.

Joel is joined by Dr. Roche Vermaak, the new Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity.

On Tuesday, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) joined us to discuss the first month in office and the critical issues originating from Washington that are affecting constituents in Erie.

We began. the week meeting the new President & CEO at Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership, Brandon Mendoza. We heard his personal story, and got a glimpse of what’s in store for the Chamber under his leadership.

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.