Local beer, sports and … cupcakes? That’s right, Justin Coffin of The 330 Sports Podcast swings by. We’ve got lots of sports, and in case you were wondering, the perfect Birdfish to pair with your and Kim’s Confections cupcake for the win. This podcast is brought to you by Platt Insurance.

Any self-respecting Youngstownian will throw down to defend their favorite pizza. Lucky for us, there’s an expert in town to tell us how yours stacks up against the rest.  Jeremy Oklota, half of the father-daughter duo of Youngstown Pizza Review’s and “self-proclaimed pizza experts from the self-proclaimed pizza capital” joins Lisa this week. We’ve got […]

Canfield may be a small city, but it’s thinking big about the future and Mayor Richard Duffet is leading the charge. The Mayor joined the podcast this week to talk about his vision for Canfield, plans for the Canfield Green, new developments, and some fun stories about growing up in the city and organizing the […]

Foodie alert! If you like locally sourced meats, this Episode’s for you. Mentioned before as a local gem by Homes and Hops guests, G Burbick Farms has been in business since 1905, with retail since 1995. Owner Greg Burbick joins Lisa and guest co-host Ellie Platt for everything you wanted to know and more about […]

The United Way may be a national organization, but their impact locally in the Valley cannot be understated.   Stacia Erdos of Mahoning Valley United Way Sue Filipovich of Women United talk about the nuts and bolts of the United Way, their fundraising, barriers they’ve face this year, and where they’re head as they […]

Maybe you’ve gone downtown and noticed new landscaping along the street. Or there’s a feeling that downtown has a nice fresh look to it. Maybe you  found out something about the area you never knew before. Chances are Youngstown CityScape was behind it. This remarkable organization is led by Executive Director Sharon Letson, who swung by […]

It may not be in plain sight, but every day thousands of families around the Valley struggle to put food on the table. Thankfully there are organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley. Renee Fuller, Development Director of Second Harvest Food Bank, joined the podcast this week to talk about their history, their […]

Project MKC’s motto is “because all deserve to feel special,” and it’s something that truly drives those involved with it to make a difference, like outgoing President Kelli Catullo. From diaper drives to adopt a family during the holiday, this amazing organization is helping families across the Valley everyday. Listen to find out all about […]

Leading up to the holidays, we’re spotlighting some of the incredible non-profits in our area. First up is Jane MacMurchy and Animal Charity of Ohio. This organization is near and dear to our hearts, and the work they do to rescue animals and place them in homes around the Valley is simply inspiring. It takes […]

What does it mean to go all in on your vision? To visionary, entrepreneur, Youngstown evangelist, and now commercial property owner Derrick McDowell, it means making a difference and transforming a community. The Youngstown Flea has a new home and Derrick goes behind the scenes on the process that got it there… and he and […]