The Cheshire (Pod)Cast

We sit down with Wes Fortier from Burning Hearts Tattoo Co. Wes is also guitarist of the CT|HC Band Death Threat. We discuss music, a bit of Hard Core history, and tattoos. Wes shares his insights on the tattoo industry, Why it makes sense to get your ears pierced at a Tattoo Shop instead of a Mall Kiosk. How to properly care for your Tattoos and much more. Burning Hearts Tattoo also does a yearly Toy Drive, which we cover in detail.

For more information on Burning Hearts Tattoo please visit: http://burningheartstattoo.com/

For this Giving Tuesday The Cheshire (Pod)Cast would like to introduce you to Cheshire Junior Football and Cheer. Corey & Tricia sit down with Carolyn Dudeck and Landa Vernon to learn about the program.This year's 8th Grade Cheer team is proudly representing CT and the Shoreline Organization at our National Competition in Florida. These girls and their families have worked their Pom Poms off to earn this spot. They are fundraising to help everyone on the team make this journey. If you are still looking for a deserving local cause, give this episode a listen. 

Cheshire Jr Cheer Fundraiser Donation Page

What is the path from inspiration to realization? Listen in as we interview Ilona Somogyi from the Ball and Socket Arts as she tries to explain the sheer fortitude and captial, both human and financial, necessary to push this Cultural Center from dream to reality. All while raising her son and teaching custume design at Yale University....of course with a little help from her friends, she's got this.

Hello Everybody! If you been wondering what's going on down on West Main Street we've got the scoop. George Constanti, proprietor of the new Fuoco Pizza stops by the studio. We learn about Coal Fired Pizza, we talk a bunch about Wooster Square in New Haven, we talk Pizza, then pizza and more pizza! Be prepared to be hungry!

Recorded 11/5/19 Corey & Tricia chat with Phil Giampietro from Coldwell Banker & James Allen from Guaranteed Rate Mortgage. This isn't just another Real Estate Episode, it's really about people helping others and self sacrifice. We learn about Phil's long history with the Town of Cheshire from Public Works to Police Officer to Real Estate Agent. The focus then is on the great program Homes for Heroes which helps qualifying heroes receive cash back on their home purchase. 

Recorded Friday, October 18, 2019 - Corey hosts the show solo, while Tricia is M.I.A. This episode's guests are Katie Giampietro & Gary Richards from West Main Music Academy. Listen in as Corey learns about how the idea of West Main Music Academy came to pass. Also, we find out how Gary came to know the Giampietros and the manager at the Academy. Music is a topic here, as Corey brings up "Hick-Hop" and we also discuss Album covers. Moving on we discuss being parents and involving your children in learning and music education. It's exciting times down on West Main Street, now forever dubbed Giampietro Boulevard. Enjoy!

Mr Haunted, Jimmy Petonito stops in for our first annual Halloween Episode. Jimmy's ghost pictures and videos have appeared on PrimeTime Live, Good Morning America, Unsolved Mysteries, Scariest Night of my Life, Sightings and "Hostage to The Devil" (Available on Netflix). He has investigated hundreds of supposed haunted locations and assisted with approximately 50 exorcisms. Recently he co-authored the book Phantom Messages with Bill Hall, available on Amazon and major retailers. We hope you enjoy some spooky and creepy conversation.

We welcome Don & Jenifer Walsh from Cheshire's Lights of Hope. Cheshire's Lights of Hope unites our community to light up our town and create a brighter world.  Through acts of kindness and generosity we encourage good citizenship and promote volunteerism while embracing and supporting local charities.    www.cheshireslightsofhope.com   People can find volunteer and sponsorship opportunities , can purchase CLoH merchandise, or can buy luminaries.   Since 2005, Cheshire's neighbors have turned to each other to raise money for local charities, raising more than $915,000.  The now-annual Cheshire's Lights of Hope event has brought together neighbors to help neighbors all with the simple act of lighting a single candle in a bag and illuminating our wonderful town.  Upwards of 100 volunteers turn out every year to bring the event to fruition.  From street captains to clean up crew, the town has made this event its own and has helped hundreds of area families.  100% of proceeds raised go directly to charities including:

• American Cancer Society
• Cheshire's Food Pantry
• Cheshire's Lights of Hope Scholarship Fund
• Cheshire Youth and Social Services
• Matt Hall Foundation & Mari's Miles of Smiles
• Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Petit Family Foundation
• The Josh Budd Wounded War Vet Fund
• Vic House Tournament for Wounded Warriors
• Team Jenifer Beer Tasting for MS
• Haley’s Hope & Michaela’s Miracle

It's political season in Cheshire, Connecticut! The Cheshire (Pod)Cast proudly presents it's first Political Series. The Board of Education election is a hot topic this year. Corey & Tricia Sit Down with Tim White for a standard Question and Answer interview. All candidates were given the same list of questions & 15 minutes in which to answer them. Tim White is seeking his first term on the board of education.

It's political season in Cheshire, Connecticut! The Cheshire (Pod)Cast proudly presents it's first Political Series. The Board of Education election is a hot topic this year. Corey & Tricia Sit Down with Gary Riccini for a standard Question and Answer interview. All candidates were given the same list of questions & 15 minutes in which to answer them. Gary Riccini is seeking his first term on the board of education.