The Ryan Leckey Show

Hey Fam! I am so excited about the latest episode of the Ryan Leckey Show because I got to sit down with the one and only Dr. Christopher Connor of Northeast Rehab… AKA the Doctor of the Future! If you have any aches or pains, you are going to want to hear this!

Hey Fam! I’m psyched for a new episode of the Ryan Leckey Show featuring business guru Brii Florovito. She’s a superhero of small businesses in Northeastern Pennsylvania… including my own. She played a big part in getting my start-up off the ground… couldn’t have done it without her!

Brii is part of the IGNITE program under the Scranton Chamber of Commerce. The IGNITE Program in Lackawanna County works with Chambers of Commerce and Incubator spaces all over Pennsylvania. Its mission? To successfully help local entrepreneurs. Their goal is to take your ideas and help you build a thriving business. As Brii states: “They don't want people living in fear and inaction, they want to help entrepreneurs live their dreams.” 

In this episode, Brii and I chat about so many different things, from who may be eligible to what it takes to apply. Anyone interested in starting their own business is encouraged to check out our podcast and learn how to reach out to IGNITE. No one left behind! Even if your business is already established, they can still help by pointing you in the right direction.

Brii and I talk about some of the benefits of starting your small business with the IGNITE Program, things like writing business plans, locating an office space, and having legal and professional consultants on hand. PLUS built-in networking connections of nearly 1500 members of the Scranton Chamber of Commerce, intensive mentoring programs, publicity through social events, and more!

This episode of The Ryan Leckey Show is the perfect motivation for anyone thinking about starting your own business! You will see why IGNITE is the perfect program for you and your business all with the help of Brii’s professional experience! So, join us for this informative and motivational starter course in Entrepreneurial Startups! 

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Without a doubt, this is my FAVORITE episode of the Ryan Leckey Show EVER. Just in time for Mother’s Day, today we are talking to The One, The Only, my favorite human: Debi Morgan, aka my Mama. ❤️

A bit about Mama D. Debi is a nursing leader with over 4 decades of experience in the field. She has dedicated herself to helping those investigating medical errors and is a seasoned expert in medical malpractice cases. 

In this no holds barred episode, Debi and I discuss everything from her life as a working single mother of two small children to her recent relocation to Pennsylvania with her BFF goldendoodle, after living the beach life on the Florida coast. We also talk about my own personal coming out story and consequently, my mother’s reaction to her newfound role within the LGBTQ community. 

Upon “meeting” my mom in this episode, I am confident you will get a better understanding of exactly who Ryan Leckey really is and where the passion and energy I have for life comes from. As I have heard many times before when people have met my mother: “Well now it all makes sense.”

My mom, Ms. Debi, is the single most influential person in my life. In this episode Debi shares with us her experiences and tips for creating a life long bond with her children and the power of open communication and unconditional love. 

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Hungry for something really good? Check out the most delicious episode EVER of The Ryan Leckey Show! 

Hey Fam! On this episode of the show I am sitting down with the Passionate Pizza Pro of PA - the Pizza Influencer himself, Mr. Jim Mirabelli of NEPA Pizza Review! Jim is well known all over Northeastern PA and the entire East Coast for his passion for homemade pizza. He just loves serving up the local folklore of Mom & Pop shops and pizzerias in Northeastern PA. JIm’s mission of “Connecting People & Pizza” was the inspiration behind his passion project.

Born and raised in Clarks Summit, PA, Jim and I quickly dive into my favorite topic: PIZZA!!! For those of our listeners who may be unfamiliar with Northeastern PA’s unique emphasis on “Pizza Culture,” this corner of the world is speckled with hundreds  -if not thousands - of local mom & pop pizzerias, each one boasting their own unique recipe, style and history.

Jim and I talk about the only-in-Northeastern Pennsylvania traditions that put the area on top of some of the most persnickety Pizza Charts. We discuss the differences between local sauces, cheese blends, and of course the signature crust! We touch on what toppings go into making a great pizza - and what toppings we’d rather leave aside. We also get into the very colloquial  - and often debatable  -pizza vs pie vs tray -  and cut vs slice - debates!

For over a decade, JIm has been documenting his love of all things PIZZA on his website and social media channels: @NEPAPizzaReview. You’ll find out how his passion project has become a way of life for him and his family. Jim, an accountant and financial guru by day,  uses his former professional pizza maker background to come up with the amazing content that fills his informative and entertaining pizza blogs, videos and social media posts. 

Sit back and grab your favorite slice - or cut - and tune in as we discuss exactly what makes the legend of local NEPA Pizza so fascinating and why maintaining the history of our local cuisine and culture is so important.

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Hey Fam! We are so excited to have you back for Episode 6 of The Ryan Leckey Show! Today we are talking to my former coworker and forever friend, the multi-talented Carmella Mataloni. Carmella and I were former coworkers at the ABC Affiliate WNEP News Station. Today, Miss Carmella and I are talking on The Ryan Leckey Show Couch to dish on everything from landing your dream job to the dreaded question: OK, So now what?!?!

Hey Fam! So glad you’re here! On this latest episode of the The Ryan Leckey Show we’re talking to a trailblazer of Working Mothers, the one, the only Joyce Fasula - AKA Mom, co-owner and CEO of the famous family-owned and operated Gerrity’s Supermarkets.  Yep, that’s the same Gerrity’s often featured on “the Office!” 

 I am so PUMPED to learn that after nearly 3 decades in business, The Ryan Leckey Show is Joyce’s first-ever podcast experience! Welcome Mom!

In this episode Joyce walks us through her life, revealing how she went from a West Side Scranton Native and the former Marywood graduate to the CEO of a supermarket chain that now employs nearly 1400 people and has 10 retail locations in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties of Pennsylvania! We also learn of Joyce’s early days as a school teacher in the Scranton area and ultimately the decisions made that brought her and her husband into the grocery business.

Joyce also opens up about what it was like to be a female CEO of a major grocery store chain in the 1990’s to making it through the never-to-be-forgotten toilet paper and hand sanitizer shortages of the Covid pandemic.Joyce also explains the current changing landscape of local supermarkets, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic.

As with any working parent, Joyce tells us all about the juggling it takes to manage her home and work life balance and about the importance FAMILY has played in the Gerrity’s Supermarket legacy. We touch on the future plans of the grocery store chain, including the family’s newest venture into the Ace Hardware Store sector. 

Finally, Joyce and I talk about the key to a successful family owned business: communications and courtesy to both her staff and customers. As Mom always says, “Loyal Staff and Loyal Customers are what makes us a success!”

We hope you tune into this episode of The Ryan Leckey Show and walk away with a better understanding of the amazing amount of work, sacrifice and dedication that has gone  into building this well established family supermarket business.

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Welcome to the third episode of The Ryan Leckey Show! In this installment, Ryan sits down with everyone's favorite neighbor, Marge Pabis, who has been a beloved presence on Ryan's social media for years. Marge has been a resident of Northeastern Pennsylvania for almost three decades and has a wealth of life experience to share with viewers.  In this episode, Marge shares with us some of the advice and knowledge she has gained over her 57 years of marriage to her husband. Her insights are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in a long-term relationship or who simply wants to learn from someone with a lot of wisdom to share.  Throughout the conversation, Ryan and Marge touch on a range of topics, from the importance of communication and compromise in a relationship to the joys of living in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Marge's warmth and humor make this episode a must-watch for anyone looking for a little bit of inspiration and positivity in their day.  So sit back, relax, and join Ryan and Marge for an engaging and enlightening conversation on The Ryan Leckey Show.

In this exciting new episode of The Ryan Leckey Show, we sit down with Alyssa Lazar, one of the most talented contestants from NBC's The Voice. Alyssa opens up about her journey to Nashville, Tennessee, and the challenges she faced along the way. Coming from a small town in Pennsylvania, Alyssa knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in music. She talks about her inspirations growing up, including legendary musicians like Dolly Parton and Paul McCartney.

In today's episode of The Ryan Leckey Show, we talk to Tom Williams, a legendary News Anchor for WNEP in where he worked with Ryan for 17 years. They talk a lot about life, trial and tribulations, Tom's political campaign for a seat in the Pennsylvania Senate and their experience at WNEP together.

Ryan and Tom share plenty of laughs and insight with one another in this episode and dig deep into what they love about life and their current career paths. This is the very first episode of The Ryan Leckey Show and no way better to start off the show with one of Ryan's best friends. Don't forget to mention that people can listen to every episode of The Ryan Leckey Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere else you listen to Podcasts.