Our host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Marytere and Brenda, two interns from the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, working through the Bonner program at Wilkes University. We discuss their expierence as interns overall, but also with such a high profile organization like a chamber. Both Brenda and Marytere share their experiences from bein…

In this episode, host Dan Kimbrough discusses the Luzerne Learns to Work program with Shanie Mohamed and Alex Piehl from the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce. This innovative initiative aims to prepare high school students for successful careers in Northeast Pennsylvania. The program provides students with a blend of soft and technical sk…

In this episode, we sit down with Romilda Crocomo, the County Manager of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Romilda provides a fascinating inside look at the role of a county manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations of a large and diverse county with over 1,500 employees. Romilda shares her unique career path, from practicing law in the private sec…

In this episode, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Mayor Lombardo the City of Pittston to discuss the city's revitalization efforts and community engagement. Mayor Lombardo shares the importance of effective communication, highlighting initiatives like a quarterly newspaper to keep residents informed. Our conversation explores Pittston's historical…

In this episode of The Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Julie Sidoni from WVIA to discuss the critical importance of media literacy in today's information landscape. They explore the rapid changes in media consumption, the distinction between news and information, and the key differences between public and commercial …

In this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Drew Popish, the Northeast Regional Director for Governor Josh Shapiro. They discuss Drew's journey into politics and the importance of youth engagement and diverse representation in advocacy. Drew shares how he initially had no plans to enter politics, but felt …

In this episode of The Wilkes Barre Connect Podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Jake Kelley of Mx. Kelley Queer Education LLC to discuss identity, inclusivity and authentic diversity in the workplace. Jake emphasizes the importance of understanding identities beyond surface labels and acknowledging marginalized communities' experiences. They…

On this episode of Wilkes-Barre Connect, we discuss the Young Professionals Council and its role in bringing together young leaders in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Former Chair Rachel Stark and current Chair Mollie Boyd share how the group provides opportunities for professional and personal growth while giving back through service. From conferences …

On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, Jacqueline Escobar and our host Dan Kimbrough hold a discussion Connect Coference around barriers to Entrepreneurship and the challenges and opportunities for small business owners in our region. Business leaders like @ParkMultimedia's Dan Kimbrough share real stories of overcoming barriers like …

On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast Zubeen Saeed and Susan Magnotta lead a discussion on workforce development and education in Northeast Pennsylvania. The conversation includes local professionals and covers career exploration, pathways to education, and opportunities to get students exposed to different careers at an early age. Sh…

On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, we hear from Maryanne Velez from the United NEPA Alliance and Vivian Williams from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. They discuss data on rising rents and the lack of affordable housing options. We also hear from college students and young professionals discussing concerns about remaining i…

On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, we hear from Dave Pedri and Maggie Martinelli from the Luzerne Foundation and the Scranton Area Foundations, respectively. This conversation is a live panel discussion from the 2023 Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference. Maggie and Dave share how each foundation can work with individuals or nonprofits …

On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, we sit with Kendra Vogue, chair of Luzerne County Council, and Max Conway, mayor of Dunmore Borough, and learn about how they got their start in politics and what barriers young professionals may face here in Northeast PA. Both encourage listeners to reach out to local leaders with their ideas an…

On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast we sit down with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about the city of Scranton and their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Mayor Cognetti discusses how she has worked to increase representation in city leadership and hiring through merit-based practices. She also walks through some of the chall…

On this podcast episode, I take a very hypothetical look at how I imagine AI will replace DJing as we know it and how it's all about the collection of data.

Back for the first time in months to chat about what I've learned while planning my wedding.

On this episode I tackle the whys and hows of bars & nightclubs. Why it's crucial to staying relevant, and how to structure contracts and communication to make yourself a valuable partner with the spots you play.

On this week's solocast I discuss some super simple ways to avoid burnout by doing more of what you love and less of what you don't.

This week I catch up with what's been going on, a rant on makeshift wedding venues & what I love and hate about the DJ Times Expo (DJ X)

This week I chat about one of the most controlling, too many cooks in the kitchen wedding venues I've ever worked at.

On this solocast I revisit my April 7th podcast and talk more about why couples pay top dollar for talent.

What's in my DJ bag? On this episode I give the rundown on everything from personal care items to cables and adapters.

Today I sit down and chat about record pools. I believe music and curation of music is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing we bring to the table as DJs. Having different music subscription services allows us to curate in ways that are unique to us and create differentiation from the DJ thsat just subscribes to one pool and one pool only. Pool reviews include …

We're back with guests and we've got a great one this week, Glenn Roush. Glenn comes to us from his backyard in Dallas, TX and shares a lot of the philosophies and paths that have lead to his success. From the official mascot for the Minnesota Timberwolves to running one of the most successful DJ & event production companies in the United States. W…

We're back with an audio only solocast chatting about the new guest format + my travels and a few rants. A fun episode as always so check it out and enjoy!

We're back with video on Spotify and YouTube! Today I talk a little bit about the future of the show and share when weddings really started to click for me and how I turned being a club DJ into a benefit and not a negative when it comes to weddings.

Join me as I talk about the stresses of how I run Sips & Ish, whether I feel it's worth it & strategic quitting. On this podcast, I reference my good friend's now-defunct podcast, Happy Valley Hustle. I highly recommend listening to his final episode which talks a lot more about strategic quitting. https://www.buzzsprout.com/144191/9725518-final-ep…

Back today with a quick rant about the ONE THING every DJ needs when looking for work, no exceptions.

This week's podcast is the recording of myself as a guest on The Drew and Fuse Show. I had a great time drinking and hanging with Dave & Drew, so tune in and enjoy! For the full experience visit drewandfuseshow.com and check out their YouTube for the full video.

Got a solocast this week that's loaded with helpful tips so tune in and enjoy!

Happy New Year! I'm back alone this week with a stressful New Year's Eve story about iCloud and Serato.

This week we’ve got a quick solocast with tips for prepping for New Years Eve shows.

One of my best friends, Pittsburgh's own DJ Digital Dave returns to the podcast for a candid and raw conversation about music, our favorite new editors and remixers, the mashup era heyday and so much more. Dave is always one of the best minds in the DJ industry, so you can imagine how much fun we had over a few drinks. A great listen as always, so …

On today's solocast I start off slow with some advice I heard from past guest Mike Walter, what I think about corporate holiday parties and how to look your best when booking them and then things get real as I define what I believe makes a dance floor banger. A fun listen as always so tune in and enjoy!…

This week I sit down with Mitch Taylor, author of Sales 4 Event Pros & co-author of Creating Connections: 31 Days to Building Stronger & Deeper Relationships. We drink a bold Tequila & Ginger and chat about everything from how Mitch got his start on cruise ships to how he built a business in the small town of Escanaba, and the surrounding upper pen…

This week I welcome Teddi & Kevin to the podcast to chat about their backstories and more importantly - their love story. We chat about how both of them got their start in the DJ world and how their paths led to an engagement at The DJ Collective in Scottsdale, Arizona. A fun listen as always so tune in and enjoy!…

Back at you with another solocast this week where I chat about my weddings this weekend including making dancefloor killing announcements + The DJ Collective and why I'm not attending despite being a year one member + what I think is the PERFECT wedding timeline. TIMESTAMPS 2:30 - Weekend review 8:25 - The DJ Collective 18:30 - The Perfect Wedding …

Alex is back and catching up with some war stories including setting up lofts and distancing from the dance floor followed up with his experience in helping produce a Loud Luxury concert.

Lots to cover this week as I catch everyone up on the insanity of life. I get into staying true to your word, getting to work a wedding for the famed SCE Event Group, tracks that are killing it for me lately, and how to deal with fun sucking a**holes at weddings.

This week we interview Promo Only's Nick James Hahn, who really is one of the industry's biggest advocates for the working DJ. From his time with Pioneer to his travels as a working DJ, we cover tons of ground and get a little tipsy over several bourbons. A great chat as always!

Tune in this week to find out about how we completely overhauled the sound and lighting at The Basement Nightspot in State College, PA

This week I sit down with a long-time internet friend and fellow Pennsylvanian, Mark “DJ Hypnotyza” Raich. Mark is a record collector and avid music lover as well as a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, making him a super yinzer.

Join me this week as I chat about the ups and downs of a million-dollar wedding, the power of a good attitude and DJ Think Tank.

Join us this week as we sit down and sip some tequilas with DJ Drew Pierce.

Join me this week as I go solo and talk about something I've been seeing DJs complain a lot about, LARGE playlists.

This week we're sitting down and chatting with pro-wrestler turned DJ, Troy Miller. From Indianapolis, Troy tells us all about his start on the independent pro-wrestling circuit and how that experience led to an opportunity to become a DJ for Sound Solution. As a long-time pro-wrestling fan I really got into this chat with Troy and could have talke…

Join me this week as I go solo and talk about what's to come for Sips & Ish and so much more.

This week we're joined by the man who I believe to be the DJ business's most charismatic man, Nick Spinelli of New Jersey's famed SCE Event Group. Tune in as we chat about Nick's humble beginnings, work ethic, his move to SCE from a competing company, his YouTube presence, his future and so much more. Pour yourself a drink and enjoy!…

You won't want to miss this week's episode where we sit down, skip the booze, and chat about life and the power of positivity with the DJ industry's most selfless human being, Sean "Big Daddy" McKee!

Having gained 30 years of experience as a mobile DJ, since starting out as a teenager in the late eighties, Joe Bunn is a well-known and well-respected industry leader. He now owns and manages a successful multi-op DJ company, speaks at DJ conventions, writes articles for trade publications, and creates DJ training programs, but on almost every Sat…