A Ride Along with Oogie’s Ice Cream Truck

Posted On August 25, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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We take a ride with Oogie’s Ice Cream Truck owners Lori and David to learn more about how they started out 18 years ago taking a chance on a dream! We also make a few stops along the way, including visiting their cutest customer as well as Jimi Honochik with YMI Insurance and their podcast.

All of this culminated in a stop at Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub in Molly’s where we sold ice cream for an hour and made more than $300 for the Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem!!!!

GUESTS

Lori and David: Oogie’s Ice Cream

LINKS

Oogie’s Ice Cream Truck: www.oogiesicecream.com

Donate to the Boys and Girls Club: https://bit.ly/BethlehemBoysandGirlsClub

Twisted & Dipped (Ice Cream, Truffles, and Treats) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Posted On July 31, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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Welcome to another sweet episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast!

Today, we’re chatting with Brooke Dietrick from Truffle Bar and Rick Pongracz from Batch Microcreamery about their exciting new venture, Twisted & Dipped. (Shout out to their business partner Manny Rodriguez as well!)

Located in the former Chocolate Lab spot in Bethlehem, this new dessert shop offers soft serve ice cream with a twist – think traditional toppings, rich chocolate dips, and a variety of truffles and dipped snacks!

Join us as we discuss how this delicious collaboration came to be, what tasty treats you can expect, and even sample some of their mouth-watering offerings. Tune in for a fun and flavorful conversation!

GUESTS

Brooke Dietrick and Rick Pongracz: Twisted & Dipped

LINKS

Twisted & Dipped: https://www.facebook.com/p/Twisted-Dipped-61559101678855/

Swim Safety Tips with Goldfish Swim School Bethlehem

Posted On June 22, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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We jump into the Goldfish Swim School – Bethlehem to learn essential summer swim safety tips.

As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to ensure kids know how to stay safe around water. We explore everything Goldfish Swim School has to offer, from invaluable safety tips to their extensive community involvement.

We also get into the water and demonstrate three basic water safety techniques for kids.

Hear from Ruth, the General Manager, and Holly, the Assistant General Manager, about the school’s mission and why swim safety should be at the top of your summer checklist.

GUESTS

Ruth and Holly – Goldfish Swim School Bethlehem

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Comedy to Break the Stigma at Allentown Civic Theatre

Posted On May 30, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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We’re talking with Nancy and Todd Salomon ahead of the June 1 event “Chris Nee’s Comedy to Break the Stigma!” at the Civic Theatre in Allentown on June 1.

This event includes an excellent line up of comedians with a 100% guarantee that laughter will be shared by ALL! The best part of this event is that proceeds benefit Aevidum, an organization focused on empowering youth to shatter the silence surrounding mental health and suicide.

Tickets: https://whennow.com/event/comedy-to-break-the-stigma

GUESTS

Nancy and Todd Salomon

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Comedy to Break the Stigma: https://whennow.com/event/comedy-to-break-the-stigma

True Motion Running Shoes Take a Giant Leap into Lehigh Valley and North American Market

Posted On May 29, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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True Motion, the German running shoe brand known for its innovative U-TECH technology, is making its way to North America.

Join us along the D&L Trail as we talk with with Dr. Adam Teichman and Mitch Lenett and explore the local ties behind this exciting expansion. We also discuss the brand’s journey, their unique approach to shoe design, and what runners can expect from this game-changing footwear.

GUESTS

Dr. Adam Teichman – True Motion

Mitch Lenett – True Motion

LINKS

True Motion – https://truemotion.run/en

A Glimpse at the Future with Allentown Boys & Girls Club CEO, Katarah Jordan

Posted On May 15, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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Welcome to this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. Today, we’re talking with Katarah Jordan, the new CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown.

Katarah’s background in education and community development makes her a perfect fit for the role. From leading the James Lawson Freedom School to fighting food insecurity at Second Harvest Food Bank, she’s dedicated to empowering youth.

We talk about those things as well as her excitement for her new role, which is palpable. She’s passionate about creating transformative spaces for Allentown’s children to thrive.With her dynamic energy, she’s set to inspire staff, members, and stakeholders alike.

As she takes the reins from retiring CEO Deb Fries Jackson, the club enters a new chapter full of promise and possibility.

GUESTS

Katarah Jordan – Boys and Girls Club of Allentown CEO

LINKS

www.bgcallentown.org

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS’ Youth Financial Literacy Pilot Program

Posted On May 6, 2024 By lvwithlove In / 1

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Hello and Welcome to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, I’m your host, George Wacker, In this episode, we meet with the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR) to talk more about their innovative pilot program aimed at enhancing youth education on financial literacy.

Joining us are Lori Campbell, GLVR’s 2024 President, Michael Bernadyn, 2024 President Elect, and Justin Porembo, CEO of GLVR, who I used to play wiffle ball with in college believe it or not.

GLVR’s initiative seeks to partner with local school districts to introduce essential concepts of savings, credit, and homeownership to middle and high school students. Through interactive presentations and thoughtfully crafted materials, GLVR aims to inspire the next generation to shape their financial literacy, foster community development through property ownership, and nurture future leaders within our community.

Tune in as we explore the goals, action plan, and potential impact of this forward-thinking program, designed to empower youth with the knowledge and skills necessary for a financially secure future.

GUESTS

Lori Campbell, GLVR 2024 President,

Michael Bernadyn, GLVR 2024 President Elect

Justin Porembo, CEO of GLVR

LINKS

www.greaterlehighvalleyrealtors.com

Shankweiler’s Drive-In Celebrates 90 Years of Cinema and Americana

Posted On April 13, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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Shankweiler’s Drive-In is celebrating its 90th birthday! We visited the iconic spot to speak with new owners Matt and Lauren about their plans, the venue’s unique history, and the future of drive-ins.

Discover how it all started with a simple bedsheet, and how neighbors have enjoyed movies from their bedrooms for years. We’ll explore why the new owners are keeping the drive-in open year-round and what exciting things they have in store – including a huge 90th anniversary celebration on Sunday, April 14th. Find out more at www.shankweilers.com/events

The Lehigh Valley is a haven for drive-in enthusiasts, and Matt and Lauren are leading the charge – honoring the past while embracing innovation.

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Matt and Lauren – Shankweiler’s Drive-In

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www.Shankweilers.com

Hold Us Closer, Tony Danza!

Posted On February 4, 2024 By lvwithlove In /

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We’re talking today with the one and only Tony Danza. An American icon on television, screen, stage, and in our hearts, he’s coming to SteelStacks on April 5 for his one-man-show, Standards & Stories.

Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Tony Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.

Today, I ask him some of your questions. We talk about his career from its beginnings in the gym and big break with “Taxi”, to his time on “Who’s the Boss” and, most recently, “Raising Kanan”.

We ask him about the making of some of his movies like the “The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon” and we get into what keeps him dancing and singing into his 70s.

We also ask him what he thinks about everyone signing “Hold me Closer Tony Danza” and where that all came from in the first place.

Thank you, Tony!

GUESTS

Tony Danza

Links

Tony Danza Performs his Newest One-Man Show, Standards & Stories: SteelStacks.org

The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin of Epic Rap Battles of History!

Posted On October 19, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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Best known for his contributions to ‘Epic Rap Battles of History,’ Zach Sherwin is a comedian, writer, rapper, and the creative mind behind The Crossword Show, coming to SteelStacks in Bethlehem on 10/22.

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In this episode, we delve into Zach’s diverse career, from viral rap battles to crafting crossword puzzles for The New York Times. We talk about how he got started, some of his favorite Epic Rap Battles, and find out what makes his upcoming performance at SteelStacks on October 22nd an event not to be missed!

GUESTS

Zach Sherwin – The Crossword Show / Epic Rap Battles

Links

The Crossword Show at SteelStacks : https://www.steelstacks.org/event/14872/the-crossword-show-with-zach-sherwin/

Running Every Street in the Lehigh Valley: Joel Hibshman’s Clean Sweep

Posted On September 6, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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Joel Hibshman is going to run every single street in the Lehigh Valley and pick up as much trash as he can in the process.

Learn about Joel’s incredible journey where he’s already run the 6000 some odd streets in Lehigh County and he’s closing in on the remaining miles in Northampton County. Along the way, he’s collected enough trash to fill up a Lehigh Valley warehouse!

Thanks for the fun conversation and for inspiring others!

Be sure to follow Joel on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joelhibshman to stay up to date!

Some of Joel’s stats as of the publication of this episode:

Completed cities – 57
2023 goal: reach 24,901 lifetime miles.
Long term goal: run of the 11,825 streets in the Lehigh Valley by 2025.
4,373 of 5,816 Northampton county streets completed.
10,382 of 11,825 streets in the Lehigh Valley completed.
All 6,009 streets in Lehigh County completed as of December 2022.

GUESTS

Joel Hibshman

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Joel Hibshman Instagram: www.instagram.com/joelhibshman

12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Crawl 2023

Posted On September 4, 2023 By lvwithlove In Blog / 3

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If you’re any of the above, please use the form below to get in touch with us!

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Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Featured on Rover’s Morning Glory

Posted On July 27, 2023 By lvwithlove In Blog /

A snippet of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast episode on fan collectors with Robbie Lawrence and Steve Osdene (original episode here) was played and discussed on an episode of the nationally syndicated Rover’s Morning Glory program. They talk Musikfest, the upcoming 12th Annual Lehigh Valley Fan Meet and other fun stuff. The episode comes in at about 2:30.

This is the original podcast episode that was featured.

Unleashing the Spirit: Tales from the Ginvitational / June 4 at SteelStacks

Posted On May 20, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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We talk with Juniper & Grain’s Jay Nee about the return of The Ginvitational to SteelStacks on June 4.

A new kind of spirit-tasting event, The Ginvitational is a celebration of cocktail culture featuring gin, bourbon, vodka, and much more. You will be introduced to spirits from a long list of local, national and international distillers, including the Ginvitational Premium Access Lounge sponsor Edrington, who will be featuring their No. 3 London Dry Gin.

GUESTS

Jay Nee: Juniper & Grain and The Ginvitational

Links

Ginvintational: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/13753/the-ginvitational/

Exploring the Emotions of “Happy Sadurday” with Coplay Filmaker Hannah Mittermeier

Posted On April 12, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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“Happy Sadurday” chronicles a young woman’s thought process and the very moments leading up to her 22nd birthday – this occasion, typically filled with excitement, is weighed down by grief and survivor’s guilt, as this is an age that her older brother didn’t quite live to see.

Join us as we speak with Coplay filmmaker Hannah Mittermeier about her first film and how she’d like it to shed a brighter light on mental health, family, and moving forward.

More info:

https://seedandspark.com/fund/happy-sadurday

Happy Sadurday Instagram: www.instagram.com/happysadshortfilm/

GUESTS

Hanna Mittermeir: Filmmaker

Links

Happy Sadurday: www.instagram.com/happysadshortfilm/