This week, I sit down with Appalachian Folk Singer Coltt Winter Lepley to talk about telling good stories and writing good songs. He stops by the studio and we dive in to where he found his love for music and storytelling, traveling the country as a working musician, and the process behind his recording his brand new self titled album 'Coltt Winter Lepley' at Music Garden Studios in New Brighton with the help of The Allegheny High. Enjoy the episode!

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This week on the podcast, Mike Medved joins me to share his journey from basketball courts to wedding stages. While many know him as a “wedding singer,” Mike runs one of the few businesses that provides live music and DJ services—creating unforgettable moments for couples on the biggest day of their lives. - But Mike is much more than that. He’s a husband, father of three, retired professional athlete, and a great musician. When he’s not packing dance floors, you’ll find him in the garden with his wife and kids, living the life he’s built from the ground up. - After hanging up his jersey, Mike returned home to Elizabeth, PA, where he went all-in on music. Today, he’s one of the most sought-after names in the local wedding scene—booked years in advance and trusted by couples to make their big day unforgettable. Enjoy the episode!

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This week, I sit down with Danielle Mashuda and Maddy Lafferty, the co-founders of Keystone Artist Connect — a full-service resource for artists navigating today’s music industry. - With over 24 years of combined experience, Danielle and Maddy bring serious expertise in artist management, tour booking, social media strategy, and large-scale event production. Their mission? To provide comprehensive support for local, regional, and national acts looking to grow, thrive, and take their career to the next level. - They stop by the studio and talk to me about what goes into managing artists beyond just the music, the logistics (and chaos) of planning and booking tours, how they’ve built trust and collaboration with a wide range of creatives, and the exciting news of their recent purchase of one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic venues Club Cafe. - Whether you’re an artist, production nerd, or just curious about what it takes to bring music to life behind the scenes, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. Thanks for listening!

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This week, I sit down with Center for Metal Arts Executive Director, Patrick Quinn, to talk about his mission in helping preserve the rich steel history in Johnstown, Pa through research and education. As a blacksmith, Pat feels he has a duty to help keep the trade alive. His goal with Center for Metal Arts is to bring new faces into the world and further educate the ones who already have a strong foundation with forging metal. Starting out as a traditional artist with a focus in drawing, Pat found his way in front of a Power Hammer just by chance and now he spends his days educating the others on the fundamentals on manipulating hot steel with the swing of a hammer. Center for Metal Arts is a 501c3 that offers beginner through advanced forging workshops in their state-of-the-art facilities and this week, Pat stops by to tell me all about CMA, his passion for art and blacksmithing, and more. Enjoy the episode.

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Woolly Bear Books to dive into what it really takes to own and run an independent bookstore. Mike Ploetz has been passionate about reading since childhood, always keeping books close to his heart. After high school, he began working at the beloved Pittsburgh shop Kards Unlimited, where he developed a deep appreciation for the book business. His journey eventually took him to New York City, where he worked for a major publisher and climbed the ranks. But after years in the industry, Mike felt the pull of a lifelong dream—opening his own bookstore. That dream became a reality with Woolly Bear Books & Gifts.

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This week, I sit down with Michael Studebaker of Studebaker Metals. ⚒️ - Eleven years ago, Michael started crafting jewelry in his parents’ basement with little more than a few rusty tools, a dream, and a lot of ambition. - His journey began after earning a BFA in Metalsmithing and spending several years working in museums in Philadelphia. Through a series of events, Michael found himself back in Pittsburgh, taking on odd jobs while trying to figure out his next move. As a traditionally trained metalsmith, he saw an opportunity to create affordable, hand-forged jewelry. After meeting his partner, Alyssa Catalano, a fashion marketing expert, they combined their talents to build the successful brand that Studebaker Metals is today. - Now, at their new workshop and showroom on Smallman St in the Strip District, Michael, Alyssa, and their team continue to grow the Studebaker name, creating high-quality, hand-forged pieces made from the best materials available. Thanks for listening!

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We made it to the 300TH EPISODE of I'll Call You Right Back Podcast. - This milestone episode deserved a guest who truly embodies the significance of the number, and there’s no one more fitting than the big dawg Anthony Badamo of Badamo's Pizza. - This week, we’re celebrating 15 years of Badamo's Pizza, and Anthony is joining me in the studio to talk about it all—his journey into pizza making, life before the business, the evolution of Badamo’s Pizza, moving locations, getting featured on WQED with Rick Sebak, and so much more. I’ve said it countless times, and I’ll keep saying it: Badamo's Pizza is the best in the city. Anthony and his team at both locations consistently deliver excellence, and I truly can’t recommend them enough. Love these guys. Love their pizza. Love their story. Hope yinz enjoy the episode. Thanks for 300!!!

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This week, I sit down with Brillo Box. Luther Cosmo Ickes has been haunting the halls of the legendary Brillo Box for 20 years. Starting off as a door man back in 2005, he has turned this place into one of the best and most unique venues the City of Pittsburgh has to offer. Lou stopped by the studio and we had one my favorite conversations I’ve had on this podcast yet. Beyond running a bar full time, Lou has a deep passion for all things strange and unusual and we dive right into it. We talk about the ghosts that live in Brillobox. We talk about aliens and UFOs. And you better believe we talk about Bigfoot. But most importantly, we talk about the history of that magical place in Bloomfield we all love — Brillobox. I really cannot tell you how fun of a conversation this was. Great bar. Great venue. Stellar human being. Hope yinz enjoy it!

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This week, I sit down with Dan Rugh of Commonwealth Press. Commonwealth Press is a AFL/CIO Trade Union Screen Printing Shop that has been working to provide quality printing and design services to the City of Pittsburgh for over 20 years. - Starting out in a 6ft x 6ft area in the basement of their first home in the heart of Southside, Dan talks about how him and his wife Shannon expanded their business into one of the most recognized screen print shops and design firms in the city. - From creating his first “screen print” at the age of 12, to working in a big name book publishing factory, to expanding their business from the basement to a 20,000sqft warehouse—this weeks episode is proof how far a little hard work can take you. Hope yinz enjoy it! -

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This week, we’re diving into the world of pizza with Josh Sickels, owner of Rockaway Pizzeria. Josh’s journey into pizza-making began in 2016, and just one year later, he opened the first Rockaway location in White Oak. Known for his unique spin on classic New York-style slices, Josh quickly earned a reputation as one of the area’s top pizzerias. Before pizza, Josh’s life was much different. He spent the majority of his life focusing on music. He will be the first to tell you that he is a musician at heart, and a pizza maker second. In this episode, we chat about his music career, touring the country, the inspiration behind starting Rockaway, and how he built a reputation in the pizza world that caught the attention of Barstool’s David Portnoy. Don’t miss it!

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