Small Town Johnstown

Jenny & Nick interview Leah, indigenous psychic medium & coordinator for the WPA Cryptid & Supernatural Expo & this year’s new event, Hexenfest. Leah discusses her ability to communicate & see spirits whether they are good or bad. She talks about her first time seeing a spirit, her favorite cryptids, her family history & how to protect yourself. We also talk about the possibility of a Johnstown curse due to its history (discussed in our very 1st episode!)

Check out her story & services she offers https://www.blackraven6.com/ 

Be a vendor or learn more about Hexenfest, on Halloween 2025 at Bottleworks https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19w1st18PQ/

Nick interviews Rick, his former college professor, about his years of teaching, community college vs university, AI in schools, books & authors and his hatred for country music. They also discuss how Johnstown is moving past its flood, and Rick’s favorite local activities.

If you want a great & affordable education, check out one of Rick’s classes at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. 

https://www.pennhighlands.edu/about/our-faculty/

We sat down with Gabby of Bewitching Beauty Spa, and Bryanna of Trippy Hippy Healing, to discuss their Soulful Serenity event, where they combine their services once a month. We talk about how they met, the importance of healing & taking care of yourself and how they balance working while also owning a business. Soon they will be adding another member for a 3-for-1 spa service!

https://www.instagram.com/bewitchingbeautyspa/

https://www.instagram.com/trippyhippyhealing/

Nick & Jenny interview Rising Fear's director & actor, Tom Getty. They discuss the filmmaking process, music composition & finding inspiration from your environment. With friends & a vision, you can make a decent zero-budget movie!

Check out Rising Fear, Emulation & his books https://www.tomgetty.com/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tom-Getty/author/B01MTCS5RK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

In this episode, Jenny & Nick interview Josh Byers from the Tribune Democrat. We cover topics such as becoming a reporter in Johnstown, his story on Steve Ditko, our shared enjoyment of cooking, food, and sports/sporting events. Josh also encourages taking care of local hiking trails and sees their potential for becoming one of Johnstown’s, and even America’s, most famous attractions. 

[email protected]

814-525-6280 work phone number

https://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/

For outdoor rec & hiking trails :

https://www.cambriaconservationrecreation.com/ 

https://www.lshikingtrails.com/hiking

We speak with Tyler, program director for Court Appointed Special Advocates, better known as CASA, through Beginnings, Inc. Tyler is also on the Board at Stackhouse park, where he shoots photography in his free time. We talk about parking downtown, the business environment downtown and Tyler's thoughts on our 'Sleepy Mountain Town.'

If you're interested in volunteering at CASA, click the link https://www.beginningsinc.org/programs-and-services/casa/

Chad continues to talk with Nick about his vision for Johnstown and the Mill Rats. They talk about the experience of baseball games and the future plans for the team and stadium. Chad talks business & gives advice to those interested in entrepreneurship, specifically in Johnstown. He also talks Johnstown Paper Company, and his plans for a scripted TV series.

If you want tickets, or are interested in becoming a host family, check out https://millrats.com/  

If you buy toilet paper and are tired of seeing run-down buildings, check out https://johnstownpapercompany.com/  

Chad is the owner of Johnstown Paper Company, Coal Tubin & part owner of the Johnstown Millrats. Chad is very passionate about the future of Johnstown and its potential, especially for outsiders to come visit. He talks about his future plans for attractions and even a TV show!

Johnstown Paper Company sells toilet paper, paper towels and other paper products. That money is then used to tear down blighted buildings in the area to eliminate waste and grow green space. https://johnstownpapercompany.com/

Coal Tubin provides adventure-seekers the opportunity to float down the Stonycreek in an inner tube. They also offer white water rafting and other outdoor activities! https://www.coaltubin.com/

Stay tuned for part 2 to hear about Johnstown's local baseball team, the Millrats! https://millrats.com/

Jenny and Nick talk with his sister, Jax, about Christmas in different cities across the USA (and Australia). We talk Christmas movies, traditions & hot takes!

We wish you and your family a happy holiday and new year!

Jenny interviews fellow podcaster Michael Cook. They discuss his busy and active lifestyle, cats not kids, and his views on pet ownership in Johnstown.

Outside of work he is :

President of the Benscreek Canoe Club

Board member of the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy

Chair of the Cambria Regional Chamber's Rec Committee

Project Coordinator for Inclined Plane trails project

trails for South fork historical society

Click below to check out his podcast

https://www.crchamber.com/adventure/

Checkout his lives for trail digging on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheInclinedPlaneTrails/

If you are interested in the Canoe club click below for more information

https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/