Eric McKenna Project

One of EMP’s most popular series, ‘The Squad’ sat down to film their 8th Episode. For this round, Eric, Julia, Jerry and Cassidy takes on various current event topics including the legalization of drugs and the management of ‘the ego’ as it relates to social media. And of course, there was plenty of humor and ridiculous that the Squad series is known for. As always, EMP is a pure thought exchange. EMP has no sponsors and no agendas. Our shows are long-form conversations that are unbiased, unfiltered and unvarnished.

For Episode #13 of the EMP ‘4 Friends’ series of shows, the topic was the state of Motivation both in business and in life in 2022. Eric’s panel is Attorney, Entrepreneur and Speaker, Rocco Cozza, Medical Professional and Hockey Coach, Dave Grimm and Business Owner and Baseball Coach, Rob Cool.

David Alan is a fashion designer and entrepreneur based out of Pittsburgh. His firm, David Alan Clothing, has a client list that includes celebrities from Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Business. In this conversation, David discusses the success and continued growth of his firm and brand, the challenges and wins over the past 2 years and what it takes to remain creative, find inspiration and surround yourself with a circle that moves you forward.

George Lange is a world renowned professional photographer who has photographed some of the most famous people of our time including world leaders, business icons, artists, actors and musicians. George returns to the Boogie Street Studio to share a new emerging facet of his career: corporate team building. And of course, there is all the fun and storytelling as only George can do.

Dr. Matt Ryan is a Professor of Economics at Duquesne University. The wide ranging discussion centers around one of Dr. Ryan’s favorite research interests, wagering markets.

On the 12th Episode of the EMP ‘4-Friends’ series, Eric is joined by Pittsburgh attorney and entrepreneur Rocco Cozza, rock touring professional and guitar technician Fred Kowalo and Pittsburgh Sports Personality Matt Farago. A relaxed and unvarnished conversation covering various current topics including a discussion on ‘character’ and does it matter anymore.

Pittsburgh Attorney, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Rocco Cozza returns to the Boogie Street Studio. Topics include body image expectations in 2020, adjusting to change, moving out of one’s comfort zone, not taking the easy route, bringing value to your personal life and career, the need of real conversations, the importance of asking the right questions, the need for improved public communication from our elected officials and our government agencies and much more.

Dr. Antony Davies is a Professor of Economics at the Palumbo Donahue School of Business at Duquesne University. He is a Milton Friedman Distinguished Fellow at the Foundation for Economics Education. Dr. Davies hosts the weekly podcast “Words & Numbers” with James Harrigan and also co-authored the book “Cooperation and Coercion’ with Mr. Harrigan.

Kyle Smith is a Conservationist and a Safari tour guide with SafariSmiths. Kyle sits down with Eric before he returns home to South Africa. Kyle shares his thoughts on American life, the pandemic as well as developing his firm, SafariSmiths, with his partner Jennifer Markus. Kyle also expresses thoughts on ecological dangers of Shell Oil Company’s gas exploration off South Africa’s Wild Coast

The EMP ‘Squad’ sat down for their 7th conversation. Eric, Julia, Jerry and Cassidy takes on various current event topics including the public trust in media, law enforcement and each other. The squad also discusses the ridiculous background of ‘Corn Flakes’. EMP is pure thought exchange. EMP has no sponsors and no agendas. Our shows are longform conversations that are unbiased, unfiltered and unvarnished.