Eric McKenna Project

Veteran touring rock guitar technician, actor and photographer Sir Freddy Kowalo returns to Boogie Street Studio. Fred's first EMP show since being out on tour with multiple acts including Journey, Buckcherry, Trans Siberian Orchestra BTS and Falling in Reverse. Topics covered in this Episode with Fred: How big and successful the boy band BTS has become Fred's first experience with K-pop Fred's transition from guitar tech to 'confetti tech' Life as a Confetti 'Fluffer' Sobriety while touring A sandstorm in the Grand Canyon Adventures with a Korean BBQ and the meat coma Journey not making it into Canada Fred announces he will be Nikki Sixx's guitar tech for the upcoming tour Sightseeing on tour How professionally tours are conducted in 2022 with the legacy bands Zakk Wylde decision years ago to give up alcohol due to health concerns Boozing with Zakk and Black Label Society BLS Willie Gee needs a bobblehead Fred finally admits that RUSH was an Outstanding live act Eric and Fred pay tribute to their mutual friend, the late Francis Stueber Fred provides an update on his book and publishing deal Fred speaks to his philosophy on which touring jobs he takes and which he does not Fred gets his luggage stolen while touring with INXS New Zealand customs sniffing dog detains Fred These topics and much more.

Rocco Cozza is a Pittsburgh based Business and Entertainment Lawyer as well as an author, speaker and entrepreneur. Rocco is a regular guest on the Eric McKenna Project. Rocco and Eric also co-host 'The Entrepreneur Life', a radio talk show airing on Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 12:30 on WBVP and WMBA (Beaver County Radio). 

On this appearance on EMP: 

Rocco and Eric provide a brief introduction to their radio show. Ideas on creating an Entrepreneur's mindset. Presenting authenticity to one's market and the public in all ventures and activities.

 A breakdown of the phrase "Living Intentionally" as well as a breakdown of the phrase "How you do one thing, is how you do everything." 

Thoughts on personal discipline, business discipline and leadership, in and out of the workplace. 

The differences and societal confusion in disliking a behavior yet defending the rights of others to do the behavior. 

The difficulty in finding middle ground in a society bent on inflaming the extreme viewpoints. 

A discussion on the Will Smith and Chris Rock debacle and what that event says about our willingness to laugh and laugh at ourselves. Can comedy survive in the current societal climate? Can we tell a joke? Can we take a joke? Can we take criticism? 

Do we have enough humility to use criticism as a tool for improvement? 

The simple concept of being nice to people. And how much the world will open for those who practice kindness above all else.

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For EMP's 1st ever 5-person show, Eric sits down with expert James Krug along with EMP regular guests Cassidy Bauer, Julia Mulligan and Jerry Mulligan. James shares his 'Money Conspiracy' presentation with the group followed by a free form discussion. 

Topics include the history of money, the history of American money, the formation of the modern banking system, the evolution of currency, America exiting the 'gold standard' and much more. 

EMP is the Anti-soundbite. EMP is long form, relaxed interviews and conversations. Always real and unvarnished with no agenda or bias. And absolutely no ads or commercial spin. EMP is filmed and recorded at the Boogie Street Studio. Each show is released in a video format as well an audio podcast format. 

Eric McKenna is a Pittsburgh based Entrepreneur, Realtor, Radio Show Host and Podcaster. 

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Amy Wisniowski is a Speed & Strength Director with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Soccer Club as well as Mobility Specialist. Eric and Amy discuss her athletics, conditioning, nutrition, personal discipline as well as her specific work with the Riverhounds, including her work with the Riverhouds Academy in the development of young athletes. EMP is the Anti-soundbite.

 EMP is long form, relaxed interviews and conversations. Always real and unvarnished with no agenda or bias. And absolutely no ads or commercial spin. EMP is filmed and recorded at the Boogie Street Studio. Each show is released in a video format as well an audio podcast format.

 Eric McKenna is a Pittsburgh based Entrepreneur, Realtor, Radio Show Host and Podcaster.

 EricMcKenna.com

EMP shows restart in the New Boogie Street Studio. First show up is #15 of the '4 Friends' series. This Episode features Mandi Pryor, Executive Director of South West Communities Chamber of Commerce and host of Spotlight on Pittsburgh, Kelly Frost, Author and CEO of Frost Executive Services and Rocco Cozza, Author, Attorney, Speaker and CEO of the Cozza Law Group. This conversation is based on Entrepreneurship and business life in 2022.

 Topics include: how important is job fulfillment as it relates to entrepreneurship, thoughts on expressing political viewpoints within one's business, the worth of college and thoughts on potential organization lessons learned by business and governments over the past 2 years. 

EMP is the anti-soundbite. Long form, relaxed conversations. Always real. Alway unvarnished. With no agenda. No Bias. And absolutely no ads or commercial spin.

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Dr. Rueben Brock is a Psychology Professor, Author and Speaker. On Dr. Brock's most recent visit to the Boogie Street Studio, Dr. Brock discusses how his life has changed since a recent autisim diagnosis. Eric and Dr. Brock also discuss motivation, overcoming obstacles and much, much more.

This is the final show in the Coraopolis Studio before EMP moves to a new Moon Township location and new Boogie Street Studio.

Pittsburgh comedians Sarah Morgan and Beth Geatches perform in their comedy show, Nebby Neighbors. Jason Clark is a comedian and manager of the Pittsburgh comedy spot, the Arcade Theatre. The group discusses Pittsburgh comedy, stand up and improv comedy, the creation of Nebby Neighbors, the Arcade Theatre's return to live events, podcasting in relation to comedy, what each uniquely loves about comedy and much more. And don't forget about the Truck Nutz.

Lee Terbosic is a nationally touring magician, comedian, actor, daredevil and entertainer from Pittsburgh. Lee has wowed some of Hollywood's biggest stars like Aaron Paul, Jack Black, Wiz Khalifa, Gene Simmons, Michael J. Fox and has even appeared on America's Got Talent on NBC, Four Weddings on TLC and Now You See It on the BBC. On November 6, 2016 Lee performed his biggest stunt to date with “Houdini 100” a tribute to Harry Houdini's death defying upside down straight jacket escape in downtown Pittsburgh. Lee shares his unique story into Magic, the challenge brought on through 2020 and much, much more.

Ed Latimore is a best-selling author, formal professional heavyweight boxer and competitive chess player. Ed's writing focuses on self-improvement and a practical approach to stoic philosophy. Ed has made multiple trips to the Boogie Street Studio and on this latest sit down with Eric, topics include Ed's thoughts on the current American educational structure, the lost art of taking personal responsibility and accountability, health care vs preventative care, has society become 'soft', sobriety, accepting change and much more.