Eric McKenna Project

Rick Sebak joins Eric in The Boogie Street Studio for EMp Show #83. Rick is the award winning PBS and WQED producer, writer and narrator. Through his ‘scrapbook documentary’ style, Rick has endeared Pittsburghers through is many documentaries about the people, places and the history of Pittsburgh. In this Show, Rick discusses a bit of his own personal story and his journey into television and straights into the hearts of the people of southwestern Pennsylvania. Join us! EricMcKenna.com

Fred’s back! Fresh off another tour. This time with TSO. And Fred is just back from NAMM! Sneaking backstage a Dimebash, a typical day on the road with TSO, trials and tribulations of the TSO ‘Tesla Machine’, spotlight madness, tour bus life, tour sobriety, Fred tries juicing, setting up a violin, boredom, chip reviews, big tours vs his early Black Label tours, trouble with grubhub, Zakk Wylde’s toxic sweat, studio wrestling on the bus with BLS, the worst tour bus in all of Europe, the tour bus driver labeled ‘Stinky Britches’ and much, much Kowalo madness! Join us!

Pittsburgh Stand-up comedian and entertainer, the very funny Tony ‘T-Robe’ Roberson sits down with Eric in the Boogie Street Studio for a lively, irreverent and hilarious conversation!

From the early 70’s through the late 90’s, James Simon has traveled through Europe, Africa, Australia, North America and South America. From hitchhiking, to hopping rails cars to air travel, James spent nearly 3 decades experiencing this earth’s peoples and cultures. This journey brought him to complex art of violin making. And his travel experiences are also infused in his sculptures and mosaics. A ‘public artist’, James creates his work in large scale in his studio in uptown Pittsburgh. A studio which has also served as a venue for music, poetry and readings. Fascinating guy and a wonderful conversation. We bring your James Simon on EMp Show #80. Join us!

Medial Director and Founder of Operation Safety Net and the Street Medicine Institute, America’s Doctor to the Homeless, Pittsburgh’s own Dr. Jim Withers is my guest at the Boogie Street Studios. Dr. Withers shares his personal story into medicine and his choice in the early 90’s to bring medical care, service and dignity, directly to Pittsburgh’s homeless popluation and how in his efforts evolved into Operation Safety Net through Mercy Hospital. Dr. Withers also discusses his travel, being chosen as 1 of 10 CNN Heroes in 2015, his Tedx talks, his creation of the Street Medicine Institute and much more.

Mentalist, Magician & Luxury Event Curator Seth Neustein joins Eric in the Boogie Street Studio for a lively discussion on Life, Philosophy, Social Media, Music and more! Seth covers the differences between Mentalism and Magic as well as how he created his Secret Speakeasy Events.

Pittsburgh based Artist, Zachary Rutter joins Eric in the Boogie Street Studio for a discussion on Zachary’s journey into art, his artistic style, ‘Live’ Painting, the marketing and pricing of art and Zachary’s thoughts on the art community in Pittsburgh. Great, fast moving conversation from one of Pittsburgh’s dynamic young Artists!

THE VOICE, Season 8, Top 12 Finalist — Pittsburgh’s own Mia Zanotti and her collaborators, Kyle & RJ of the band Dead Man Switch, were my guests at The Boogie Street Studio. Our discussion includes Mia’s current collaboration with Dead Man Switch, Mia’s story including her appearance on The Voice, modern music, music genres and social media. Join us!

Wine guru Dave DeSimone returns to the Boogie Street Studio for another wine conversation with Eric. Dave stories, including those from his most recent trips to the wine countries of Italy and France! Also on tap is the propsed 100% US Tarriff on imported European wines, the rich history of France’s Burgundy region, the PLCB’s ‘Charimain’s Selections’ and much more! Join us! DavesWineCellar.com EricMcKenna.com

Pittsburgh Divorce Reality Expert, Nan Cohen, joins Eric in the Boogie Street Studio! They discussion is EMp Show #74. Nan shares her expertise on Divorce from decades of working with couples directly through the ins and outs of Divorce. Included are the effects of communication, social media, children and much more. Nan’s also discusses her professional and curated matchmaking service, DinnerFor2pgh. And she shares unique stories and tips on entering the dating life as a middle aged person. And her distain for online dating. Lively and eye-opening discussion with KDKA and KQV Pittsburgh radio personality, Nan Cohen! Join us!