Josh Putnam loves heavy metal and world history. So he figured, why not combine them both with his background in writing? The result is Heavy Metal History Lesson, Josh's new book, which offers something for history buffs and headbangers alike.

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Johnstown's Roxbury neighborhood offers a wonderful place to enjoy outdoor live music at the bandshell in Roxbury Park. But it wouldn't be here today if Chris Verbano hadn't rallied others in the community to save it from being torn down.

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Many of us in the Johnstown area come from immigrant families. Yamila Audisio never imagined she'd end up anywhere but in her home country of Argentina, but then, as she put it, life happened, and she ended up here as one of our own friends, co-workers, and neighbors.

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Mike Messina and his partner Kathy Barefoot love engaging with people and making downtown Johnstown a special place for everybody. And now, their monthly Arthouse Film Club of Johnstown has a new home—the Library. Even better: admission to all Arthouse screenings is free! Mike and Kathy talk about why they created Arthouse, what it's about, and why they're so committed to downtown culture.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Dumm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Patrise Henkel is a Johnstown artist who specializes in painting landscapes and writing about her artistic journey through life in her blog Art Spirit Nature. She stops in to talk about her work and how it's tied in to our geography and our people.

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Jeffrey L. Webb, is professor of music at Pitt-Johnstown, the conductor of the Johnstown Symphony Chorus, and leader of his band Jeff Webb and the Delectable Sound. Jeff is also the musical director of the hugely popular Classic Vinyl Concert Series. He shares what it’s like to take a big musical event from idea to reality, and why live music is such an important part of our cultural life. 

You might say superheroes are the role models for humanity's better selves. Maybe you've seen Box Boy, Johnstown's local superhero, doing his part by promoting smiles and positive vibes in our community. He stops by to introduce himself, tell the story of becoming a superhero, and talk about the new comic book about him.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Bent Wookee Comix

BottleWorks Ethnic Arts Center

Cambria City Ethnic Festival

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If it's tough to wrap your head around artificial intelligence, you're not alone. UPJ Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities Mark DiMauro is here to help! Mark talks about the varieties of AI, how we can understand its importance in our lives, and what's on the horizon.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Library's books on AI

ChatGPT

Article by Mark DiMauro

Sora AI video/animation generator

Runway AI video/animation generator

Midjourney

Richard Baldwin

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Rock band Endless Mike & The Beagle Club have made a name for themselves in the national independent music scene, touring the country, selling out concerts and releasing numerous recordings. So why did they choose to record their new album in an old church in Cambria City?

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Mentioned in this episode:

Summerquest Music Series

Striped Maple Hollow

Flood City Music Festival

St. Columba

The Steeples Project

VOMA

Roxbury Bandshell

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According to local legend, a strange creature called the squonk lives in the forests of Pennsylvania—and last year, Joe Fogle of Johnstown co-hosted the first-ever festival downtown in its honor. Joe talks about the squonk and other cryptids, what goes on at Squonkapalooza, and how you can enjoy it this year.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Folk Art Fridays at the Library

Squonkapalooza

Cryptoteeology

Cryptid Comforts

The Sweet Spot

Fetz's

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