Eric McKenna Project

Christian Simmons with Pennsylvania Libations and Travis Tuttle with Butler Brew Works sit down with Eric for a wide ranging discussion including the history of Craft Beer, Spirits, small business challenges and the upcoming launch of Travis and Christian’s brand, Bonafide Beer.

Cancer survivor Rachel Jane decided she would incorporate an unusual element to her recovery. Rachel contacted 100 of her Facebook friends and invited each to meet her for coffee and have a real conversation. In addition, Rachel filmed and documented each meeting. Join us as Rachel discusses this unique project and her recover journey.

Entertainment writer Scott Tady joins Eric to discuss moments from his career covering music and entertainment for the Pittsburgh region. Scott also shares his thoughts on the state of live music and live events and what may lie ahead. And of course, lots of Rock and Roll, from the 70’s to today! Join us!

Vocalist for North of Mason Dixon, David August, sat down with Eric in the Boogie Street Studio to discuss his story into music, influences, music labels and genres, technology’s weight upon the industry and much, much more! Fast moving, fun and drenched with rock and popular music from the 70’s to today! Join us!

The third installment of EMP’s ‘Four Friends’ series features Katie Smith, a corporate attorney and currently a stay at home mom of 4, Tia Marshall, an Elementary school teacher and touring and stage professional, Sir Freddy Kowalo. The crew tackles various subjects including virtual schooling and the challenges facing parents and teachers, thoughts on whether we effectively communicate in with each other in 2021, are we using critical thinking in our daily lives, online dating and much, much more! Often hilarious and certainly a very ‘real’ conversation! And added hilarity with Sir Freddy sharing his story of his appearance on the Sally Jesse Raphael Show! Don’t miss show super fun EMP show!

Dr. Shannon returns to EMP for another fast moving and super fun conversation! From Groundhog Day to Furries to Online Dating to Social Media to the Importance of Curiosity and Skepticism to the Pittsburgh Yinzer to the insanity of Tiger King and so much more fun! Join us!

Pittsburgh Concert and Live Event promoter Brian Drusky with Drusky Entertainment sits down with Eric and Sir Freddy Kowalo to discuss the challenges live music is facing. As we enter 2021, Brian discusses his thougths on the industry’s recovery, the art of smart promotion and much more! Join us!

The gang is back for UFO Episode #4! Resident UFO expert and MUFON investigator James Krug leads the way! Topics this round include, Nazi ufo technology, the Arnold sighting, the origin of the term ‘flying saucer’, AI, Ben Rich, black budgets and much, much more. The gang also spends time on the pyramids, the sphinx and other mysteries of Egypt. Join us!

Photojournalist Dan Speicher returns to Boogie Street for another sit down with Eric. Photography, travel, people and the art of seeking common ground for better communication. Dan’s always insightful and this time is no different. Join us!

Julia and Jerry Mulligan, Cassidy Bauer and Eric sit down to share some honest, fresh and authentic conversation, touching on random observations and life. The crew also share memories of growing up through the discovery of music, concert events and much, much more. Relaxed, comical and absolutely ‘real talk’ amongst friends. Join us!