Java With Josh

A former player at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Lou Bernardi is the proud Assistant Baseball Coach and Sports Specialist for the Merchant Marine Academy. Having pitched for four years at the Division I level, Lou compiled over 160 innings in over 60 appearances throughout his career. Lou is a board member of the Italian American Baseball Foundation, as well as the Founder and President of Valor Sports, an organization connecting communities and their families by using athletics as the platform. Lou has received numerous accommodations, awards and citations for his community involvement. A 2011 graduate of NYIT with a degree in criminal justice, Lou is a lifelong resident of New Hyde Park, N.Y., where he currently lives. Lou speaks about his playing career, his community activism, and how he helps mold tomorrow’s leaders on and off the field.

Kyle J. McLaughlin is a personal injury, criminal defense and traffic attorney with the law firm of Ferro, Kuba, Mangano, P.C., who handles cases in all five boroughs of New York City, as well as Suffolk and Nassau County on Long Island. He understands that any contact with the legal system can be confusing and frustrating, and he takes the time to provide as much information as possible and answer all of his client’s questions. During his time in law school, Kyle developed a passion for advocating for victims who were seriously injured through no fault of their own. Kyle graduated from Touro Law School Magna Cum Laude in the Top 10 of his class. Upon graduating, Kyle joined the team at Ferro, Kuba, Mangano, P.C., with offices in Suffolk County and Manhattan. As a litigation attorney, he aggressively represents injury victims, the criminally accused, and handles an assortment of traffic matters. A deep-rooted passion for his community has flourished at FKM, where Kyle volunteers at the numerous community events FKM and Liga De Justicia host and participates in. Kyle speaks about becoming a lawyer, common interactions with the legal system, and branding himself as “Kyle the Lawyer”.

In 1998, Richard "Big Daddy" Salgado founded his company Coastal Advisors, LLC as a way of keeping his clients protected and making their lives better. With his stellar knowledge and relationships that have developed throughout the years, Salgado has the ability to speak with GMs, NFL, NHL and MLB draft picks and veterans about disability and career ending insurance. A staple in the world of sports business media, Salgado has become a regular on FOX News Channel's Your World with Neil Cavuto, FOX and Friends and the FOX Business Network, while also making appearances on ESPN, FOX Sports, NFL Network and Bloomberg News. “Big Daddy” speaks about building his brand, developing his business, and working with professional athletes across the nation.

Xandra Fittt, with over 87,000 followers on Instagram, is an AAAI/ISMA certified personal trainer with a passion for culinary and pastry arts. Practicing what she preaches, Xandra combines her athletic and culinary expertise in her holistic approach to fitness. Focused on mindfulness, building overall strength, and functionality, Xandra blends her dance foundation with MMA training methods and nutrient-dense meal plans. Xandra speaks about growing a large social media presence, building strong mental health, and changing your life through fitness!!

Marissa Remy is a Holistic Health Coach and Trauma Healer, helping her 70,000 Instagram followers live healthy lifestyles. Marissa helps women elevate their mind, body, and spirit so they can attract their big dreams. Marissa focuses on subconscious reprogramming of past traumas through spiritual practices. Marissa also has a background in competitive bodybuilding, and was featured in Cosmopolitan for her drastic physical transformation. Marissa speaks about healing after trauma, and how to live your healthiest life this year

While many recognize this 8-year NFL veteran for his prowess on the football field, others know him as an Ivy League professor, financial education consultant, philanthropist, or real estate developer. As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvaniaʼs Wharton School of Business, Brandon developed a passion for personal finance – which he delivers to Penn students through his own course, “Life 101”. Brandon has also shared his financial acumen with countless others as a member of CNBC’s Financial Wellness Council and a contributing editor for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Brandon speaks about embodying the “More Than An Athlete” mantra, playing football in the NFL, and what lies ahead in his career.

Felix Hartmann is the Managing Partner of Hartmann Capital, where he runs one of the world's first multi-strategy crypto asset hedge funds. Felix’s focus and expertise in the realm of digital assets, which has led him to advise billion-dollar merchant banks, G8 nations, as well as made him one of the first lecturers on the topic of bitcoin and blockchain at several universities. Felix sits on the board of Enzyme and Auctus, two publicly traded decentralized finance networks. Outside the realm of decentralization, Felix is a futurist at heart and the author of the Dragon Award nominated dystopian fiction novel 'Dark Age'. Felix speaks about the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Etheruem, and discusses the future of finance and technology.

TT Torrez is a Multi-Media Personality and radio executive, currently being featured on Hot 97. Despite being an exclusive media source in her own right, TT has also been featured in various media and news outlets including The Source, Star, and VIBE magazines, television’s Nancy Grace, Entertainment Tonight, New York Daily News, New York AM, Cosmopolitan, and Access Hollywood. President Obama, Quentin Tarentino, P. Diddy, Rick Ross and 50 Cent were among her notable celebrity interviews. TT has covered the red carpet at the MTV VMA’s, the BET Awards, the BET Hip HOP Awards, the Grammys, and was the one of the hosts of the Culture List on BET’s Centric network. TT speaks about her start in radio, working at Hot 97, and the world of entertainment.

Frank Bono is a young entrepreneur who owns businesses across multiple sectors. He is the owner and operator of Primi Italian Steakhouse in West Islip, one of the South Shore’s most popular and highly regarded restaurants. He also founded Lakeview Manor Properties which boasts a dozen properties consisting of multifamily residences and commercial properties throughout the Township of Islip. In addition, Frank and his brother Sal recently opened a fast-casual Ramen Restaurant (O.G. Ramen) in the Village of Babylon in late 2020 with plans to expand the brand in the coming years. Frank speaks about his start in the restaurant industry, expanding into real estate and investing, and how you can reach your dreams through entrepreneurship.

Ariel Epstein is a talk show host for the 24/7 sports gambling network SportsGrid. The network airs on SIRIUSXM channel 204, MSG+, and multiple streaming services. Ariel graduated from Syracuse University in 2016. Following graduation, she worked for the ABC/FOX affiliate in New Bern, North Carolina where she covered teams such as ECU, UNC, Duke, NC State, and the Carolina Panthers. With sports shifting its focus to gambling, Ariel hopes to bring entertainment and betting advice to sports media. Ariel speaks about the shift in sports towards gambling, hosting her talk show, and her future in the industry.