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New Generation

By The Herald

Welcome to The Herald’s podcast, New Generation. The New Generation podcast was established with the aim of catering to the growing demand for audio content among individuals who prefer to stay informed in a fast-paced and engaging manner. The show's hosts delve into a wide range of topics that span various genres, including sports, pop culture, politics, and local news. Whether you're a sports enthusiast looking for the latest updates on your favorite teams or an avid follower of current events, the New Generation podcast offers a diverse range of content that caters to different interests a
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New Generation May 15, 2021

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Episode 115: Grief and loss support with Dr. Scott Baker

Episode 115: Grief and loss support with Dr. Scott Baker

Dr. Scott Baker, Baker Professional Counseling owner, joins us in the studio this week to talk about counseling, working with children who are dealing with grief and loss, advice for those unsure about counseling and more.

Mar 18, 202418:03
Episode 114: "Hope" (feat. Bill Strickland)

Episode 114: "Hope" (feat. Bill Strickland)

This week's guest, Bill Strickland, executive chairman and founder of Manchester Bidwell and creator of the HopeCAT education model, joins the show to discuss HopeCAT, his vision for students and how he continues to inspire others to succeed in life.

Mar 02, 202415:39
Episode 113: Examining homelessness in Mercer County

Episode 113: Examining homelessness in Mercer County

This week on the New Generation podcast, Anna Shears, Mercer County Housing Coalition chair and Lizette Olsen, AWARE executive director, join us to discuss homelessness in Mercer County and the work they do to assist those who are impacted by it.

Feb 19, 202422:38
Episode 112: The “Mack is back” Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament returns

Episode 112: The “Mack is back” Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament returns

This week on the New Generation podcast, Markee Juranovich and Katie Parr join us to discuss the return of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament to the area and what to expect from it at Buhl Park this summer.

Feb 10, 202417:59
Episode 111: Polestar Pictures

Episode 111: Polestar Pictures

This week on the New Generation podcast, three guests from Polestar Pictures join us to discuss movies, their history in the industry and the new vampire movie trilogy they are working on locally.

Feb 03, 202426:04
Episode 110: 2023 Recap

Episode 110: 2023 Recap

This week on the New Generation podcast we look back at our favorite episodes of the year and talk about the top stories from 2023.

Dec 30, 202315:56
Episode 109: From foster care to the Navy (feat. Camron Phillips)

Episode 109: From foster care to the Navy (feat. Camron Phillips)

Camron Phillips, Farrell native and Navy Chief, joins us this week on the New Generation podcast to discuss growing up in foster care and what he has learned and achieved in the Navy.

Dec 09, 202317:38
Episode 108: Mandy Pearson of the Pittsburgh Passion

Episode 108: Mandy Pearson of the Pittsburgh Passion

Mandy Pearson, Farrell native and defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Passion of the Women's Football Alliance, joins us in the studio to discuss playing for the Passion and getting the word out about women's football.

Nov 18, 202323:24
Episode 107: "Depravity in the Darkness"

Episode 107: "Depravity in the Darkness"

This week on the New Generation podcast, local author Todd Bromley joins us in the studio to discuss his book, "Depravity in the Darkness," which details the 1968 kidnapping of four college students in Mercer County.

Nov 11, 202314:45
Eposide 106: The Ties That Bind

Eposide 106: The Ties That Bind

This week on the New Generation podcast, Jacquelyn and Brittany Keller, mother and daughter, join us to talk about their addiction recovery support group “The Ties that Bind” and their own personal recoveries from drug addiction.
Oct 21, 202330:10
Episode 105: Football and yoga with Mike Adams

Episode 105: Football and yoga with Mike Adams

This week on the New Generation podcast we are joined by Mike Adams, Farrell native and former offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, to discuss his time in the NFL, adjusting to life after football and the impact yoga has had on his life.

Oct 07, 202322:40
Episode 104: Rewind's Luke Marzano

Episode 104: Rewind's Luke Marzano

This week on the New Generation podcast Luke Marzano, Rewind Photo and Video owner, joins us in the studio to talk about photography and videography, being cancer free for three years and his new podcast.

Sep 30, 202318:29
Episode 103: Agriculture royalty (feat. Haleigh Coryea)

Episode 103: Agriculture royalty (feat. Haleigh Coryea)

This week on the New Generation podcast Haleigh Coryea, 2024 Pennsylvania Ms. Agriculture USA, joins us in the studio to discuss being named Ms. Agriculture and to talk about her family's business, Coryea's Maple Products.

Sep 23, 202312:45
Episode 102: Mia Clemons' award-winning poetry

Episode 102: Mia Clemons' award-winning poetry

Mia Clemons, a sophomore at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, joins us in the studio to talk about winning a silver medal for poetry at the NAACP ACT-SO national competition in Boston and to read her award-winning work to end the show.

Sep 16, 202320:14
Episode 101: Homegrown with Jake Rickert

Episode 101: Homegrown with Jake Rickert

We're back! Joining us in the studio for episode 101 is Jake Rickert, Penn-Northwest Development Corporation director of workforce development, to discuss the PNDC Homegrown Initiative.

Sep 09, 202316:35
Episode 100

Episode 100

Well, we did it. 100 episodes. For the 100th episode of the New Generation podcast Janeé and Tanner talk about reaching the milestone and what to expect from the show in the future.

Aug 05, 202315:40
Episode 99: Overcoming life's obstacles (feat. Kyle Jacobs)

Episode 99: Overcoming life's obstacles (feat. Kyle Jacobs)

Kyle Jacobs, a former resident at George Junior Republic, joins the show to discuss the hardships he faced in life, going to GJR and how he overcame obstacles to attend Columbia University and now Harvard.

Jul 29, 202329:17
Episode 98: Talking art with Juliet Sikora

Episode 98: Talking art with Juliet Sikora

Juliet Sikora, artist and Sharpsville native, joins us this week on the New Generation podcast to discuss participating in an artist residency in France and everything she has experienced and achieved through art.

Jul 15, 202320:21
Episode 97: Roller skaters in Hermitage (feat. Jim McMahon)

Episode 97: Roller skaters in Hermitage (feat. Jim McMahon)

This week on the New Generation podcast our guest Jim McMahon, Roller Skating Association International executive director, joins the show to reflect on the recent American speed and artistic skating championships in Hermitage.

Jul 08, 202326:45
Episode 96: Exploring the world with Katy Thompson and Parker Misko

Episode 96: Exploring the world with Katy Thompson and Parker Misko

This week on the New Generation podcast Mercer County natives Parker Misko and Katy Thompson join the show to discuss living on a sailboat and exploring the world.

Jun 24, 202334:01
Episode 95: Pride and theater with Andrew Wilson

Episode 95: Pride and theater with Andrew Wilson

This week on the New Generation podcast Grove City native Andrew Wilson, Broadway performer and current "Life of Pi" lead puppeteer, talks about his love for theater, performing on Broadway and the struggles he faced growing up gay.

Jun 17, 202335:18
Episode 94: A passion for the silver screen (feat. Allyson Hood)

Episode 94: A passion for the silver screen (feat. Allyson Hood)

Allyson Hood joins us on the New Generation podcast this week to discuss acting in "A Man Called Otto" with Tom Hanks, how she got her start, dream roles and more.

Jun 03, 202320:07
Episode 93: The legacy of Buhl Park (feat. Ryan Voisey)

Episode 93: The legacy of Buhl Park (feat. Ryan Voisey)

This week on the New Generation podcast Ryan Voisey, Buhl Park director of operations, joins the show to discuss the history of the park, his own personal connection, the park serving as a community hub and the many programs and attractions offered there.

May 27, 202318:55
 Episode 92: Supporting LGBTQ youth (feat. Pam Ladner)

Episode 92: Supporting LGBTQ youth (feat. Pam Ladner)

Pam Ladner joins us this week on the New Generation podcast to discuss the local LGBTQ support group she started, the pride picnic she organizes and her child coming out as transgender.

May 13, 202320:09
Episode 91: Maria Petrella-Ackley's love of theater

Episode 91: Maria Petrella-Ackley's love of theater

This week on the New Generation podcast Maria Petrella-Ackley, Black Sheep Players co-founder, joins the show to talk about the history of theater in the area, the upcoming production of "Bus Stop" that she is directing, her love for theater and more.

Apr 29, 202321:25
Episode 90: From Grove City HS to the Oscars (feat. Rob DeSue)

Episode 90: From Grove City HS to the Oscars (feat. Rob DeSue)

Rob DeSue, art director for Guillermo del Toro's "Pinocchio" and a Grove City High School graduate, joins the show to discuss the movie winning an Oscar for best animated feature, working with del Toro, stop-motion animation and how he got his start.

Apr 22, 202329:30
Episode 89: Three decades of comedy (feat. Ty Mac)

Episode 89: Three decades of comedy (feat. Ty Mac)

This week on the New Generation podcast Ty Mac, a comedian who is performing at the Guthrie Theatre in Grove City later this month, talks about how he got into comedy, what to expect from him on stage, acting in movies and more.

Apr 08, 202323:18
Episode 88: Joining the ownership group of a football club (feat. Patrick Chovan)

Episode 88: Joining the ownership group of a football club (feat. Patrick Chovan)

This week on the New Generation podcast Patrick Chovan, part of the ownership group of the football club Campobasso in Italy, joins the show to discuss how he got involved with them, his personal connection to the team and what he is looking forward to achieving with the club.

Mar 25, 202318:03
Episode 87: Investigating the unexplained (feat. Bill Rigby)

Episode 87: Investigating the unexplained (feat. Bill Rigby)

This week on the New Generation podcast Bill Rigby, Agents of the Unexplained founder, joins the show to discuss his own experience with Bigfoot, local sightings of cryptids and UFOs and preview the upcoming Penn-Ohio Paranormal Conference.

Mar 18, 202325:56
Episode 86: Redlining (feat. Venise Abell)

Episode 86: Redlining (feat. Venise Abell)

This week on the New Generation podcast Venise Abell, a photography professor at Penn State Shenango, joins the show to discuss the historical effects of redlining on the black and brown community and her photography series based on it.

Mar 04, 202327:23
Episode 85: Basketball around the world with D'Asia Chambers

Episode 85: Basketball around the world with D'Asia Chambers

This week on the New Generation podcast D’Asia Chambers, professional basketball player and former standout at Farrell and SRU, joins the show to discuss playing in multiple countries, winning championships and more.

Feb 11, 202333:40
Episode 84: Educating homebuyers with Fontineese Green

Episode 84: Educating homebuyers with Fontineese Green

This week on the New Generation podcast local realtor Fontineese Green joins the show to talk about her workshops for educating homebuyers, the state of the real estate market, her podcast and more.

Feb 04, 202318:47
Episode 83: How to run for office (feat. Thad Hall)

Episode 83: How to run for office (feat. Thad Hall)

This week on the New Generation podcast Thad Hall, Mercer County elections director, joins the show to discuss workshops on how to run for office, looking back at the most recent election, the large amount of positions on the ballot in 2023 and everything else that goes into preparing for an election in the county.

Jan 21, 202316:56
Episode 82: The Farrell Podcast

Episode 82: The Farrell Podcast

This week on the New Generation Podcast members of The Farrell Podcast join the show to discuss their new podcast, the various segments featured and their love for Farrell.

Jan 14, 202330:42
Episode 81: 2022 Recap

Episode 81: 2022 Recap

This week on the New Generation podcast we discuss the Herald's top five stories of the year, the podcast episodes from this year that stood out to us and other favorites from 2022 such as movies and TV shows. 

Dec 31, 202224:50
Episode 80: Shadowing Pros with Courtney Houston

Episode 80: Shadowing Pros with Courtney Houston

This week on the New Generation podcast Farrell native Courtney Houston, Shadowing Pros founder, talks about mentoring people in the entertainment industry, moving from Farrell to Atlanta and more.

Dec 17, 202219:35
Episode 79: Harrisburg to Hermitage with Mark Longietti

Episode 79: Harrisburg to Hermitage with Mark Longietti

This week on the New Generation podcast Mark Longietti, former state representative who served the 7th Legislative District for 16 years, joins the show to reflect on the eight terms he served and look ahead to being Hermitage's director of business and community development next year.

Dec 10, 202221:07
Episode 78: Promoting local art with Alane Jewel

Episode 78: Promoting local art with Alane Jewel

This week on the New Generation podcast Alane Jewel, local artist and small business owner, joins the show to discuss her art, teaching youth and adult art classes, her inspiration and more.

Dec 03, 202221:01
Episode 77: Grand Homes of the Gilded Age (feat. Taylor Galaska)

Episode 77: Grand Homes of the Gilded Age (feat. Taylor Galaska)

Taylor Galaska joins us to talk about his new book "Grand Homes of the Gilded Age" and his passion for history and old homes this week on the New Generation podcast.

Nov 19, 202219:31
Episode 76: The Wandering Soul (feat. Dani Johnson)

Episode 76: The Wandering Soul (feat. Dani Johnson)

This week on the podcast Dani Johnson joins the show to discuss her new business The Wandering Soul: Books, Gifts and Furniture that is opening soon in Sharon, her work as an author and her passion for promoting and revitalizing the city.

Nov 12, 202220:26
Episode 75: Finding success as an MMA fighter (feat. Jacob Lowry)

Episode 75: Finding success as an MMA fighter (feat. Jacob Lowry)

On this week's episode of the New Generation podcast undefeated professional MMA fighter Jacob Lowry joins the show to talk about his preparation methods, how he got into the sport and more.

Nov 05, 202222:51
Episode 74: Night of the Living Dead (feat. David Dye)

Episode 74: Night of the Living Dead (feat. David Dye)

This week on the New Generation podcast Herald reporter David Dye joins us to discuss the 1968 horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" and the local ties to the movie. In the spirit of Halloween, we discuss some of our favorite horror movies and wrap up the show with holiday themed "this or that" questions.

Oct 29, 202233:28
Episode 73: Prioritizing your mental health (feat. Kieran Davis)

Episode 73: Prioritizing your mental health (feat. Kieran Davis)

Our guest on the New Generation podcast this week, Kieran Davis, joins the show to talk about mental health, his own struggles with anxiety, the inspiration behind his clothing line, Contagious Collection, and the importance of getting help.

Oct 22, 202227:07
Episode 72: Mercer County NAACP Interim President Deanna Yarboro-Brown

Episode 72: Mercer County NAACP Interim President Deanna Yarboro-Brown

This week on the podcast our guest Deanna Yarboro-Brown, interim president of the Mercer County NAACP, joins the show to talk about the recent Freedom Fund banquet, her passion for the NAACP and more.

Oct 15, 202219:52
Episode 71: Sharon's future (feat. Bob Fiscus and Sherris Moreira)

Episode 71: Sharon's future (feat. Bob Fiscus and Sherris Moreira)

This week on the podcast, Bob Fiscus, Sharon city manager, and Sherris Moreira, Sharon downtown development director, join the show to discuss new developments in Sharon, the spending of ARPA funds and the future of the city.

Oct 01, 202225:28
Episode 70: The importance of journalism with Sharon Sorg

Episode 70: The importance of journalism with Sharon Sorg

Sharon Sorg, publisher of The Herald and several other newspapers, joins the show this week to talk about managing multiple papers, her journey through the news industry and what makes journalism important.

Sep 24, 202218:29
Episode 69: Transforming stadiums into golf courses with Alonzo Santiago

Episode 69: Transforming stadiums into golf courses with Alonzo Santiago

This week on the New Generation podcast our guest Alonzo Santiago, Hickory graduate and Stadiumlinks director of events, joins the show to discuss transforming stadiums into golf courses, working with professional sports teams and more.

Sep 17, 202220:35
Episode 68: Donna Pyles is giving back to her hometown

Episode 68: Donna Pyles is giving back to her hometown

On this week's podcast Donna Pyles, DC Construction & Services LLC owner, joins the show to talk about giving back to her hometown of Farrell by building affordable houses.

Aug 27, 202226:36
Episode 67: Saturday Science with Homer Christie

Episode 67: Saturday Science with Homer Christie

This week legendary Grove City High School science teacher Homer Christie joins the show to talk about the revival of his popular Saturday Science event, reflect on his teaching days and share what keeps him going at the young age of 99.

Aug 20, 202217:47
Episode 66: Taylor Sherman of Valley Voices magazine

Episode 66: Taylor Sherman of Valley Voices magazine

On this week's episode it is all about Taylor Sherman, editor of Valley Voices. She joins the show to discuss everything that goes into producing a monthly magazine, some of the memorable stories she has been able to share and more.

Aug 13, 202221:60