metro30: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to metro30, Metro Monthly’s ongoing conversation with the community. Join us as we deep dive into local history and community culture with an ever-changing roster of special guests. metro30 is produced by Metro Monthly in collaboration with the Youngstown Radio Reading Service.
“Experiencing Idora – Jim and Toni Amey.”
In this episode, the founders of the Idora Park Experience discuss their new book and the importance of preserving memories of the iconic amusement park.
Release date: Feb. 25, 2021. Mark C. Peyko hosts.
019 “Breaking Bread With Jimmy’s Italian Specialties.”
Frank Occhibove talks about the history and evolution of his family’s business and the origins of his father’s signature breads. Mark C. Peyko hosts.
Mark Peyko and Sean Posey discuss why an article on the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic is resonating with local readers. Mark C. Peyko hosts.
Cindi talks about her new CD and a musical career that reaches back to the late 1970s. Interview by Mark C. Peyko.
Here's a podcast we did on the Oak Hill Collaborative. Maria Elliott interviewed with Pat Kerrigan about tech education and closing the digital divide.
016 Chris Yambar – Monsters, Rock Stars & Bart Simpson
Chris Yambar talks about his career and upcoming art show. Mark C. Peyko hosts.
Release date: September 26, 2019.
015 Beer, Bratwurst & German Culture
Helga and Wolfgang Wengler discuss Oktoberfest. Mark C. Peyko hosts
Release date: September 19, 2019.
014 Finding Yourself - Genealogy, History & the Green Book
Sean Posey and Stacey Adger discuss genealogy, the “1619 Project,” and local connections to the “Green Book.”
Former Ann Arbor News Sports Editor and longtime staffer Geoff Larcom discusses the loss of the city’s daily newspaper. Mark C.Peyko hosts.
Release date: Aug. 17, 2019.
012 Stopping the Press: The Impact of The Vindicator Shutdown.
Shelley Blundell, assistant professor of Journalism at Youngstown State University, and John Stran, a recent graduate, discuss the planned closing of the daily newspaper. Mark C. Peyko hosts. Release date: July 2, 2019.
Lori Factor describes the annual arts festival that returns to YSU on July 13-14. Mark C. Peyko hosts. Subscribe to the metro30 podcast on iTunes or listen at noon every Sunday on www.goldenstringradio.org.
007 Reel Important: The Business and Media Archives of the Mahoning Valley.
Connie Jones and Chris Rutushin discuss WKBN’s remarkable media archive. Zion Adissem hosts. Release date: June 4, 2019.
010 I Hear a Symphony: Carol Coleman @ Motown.
Adaku Zerhoni discusses her mother’s studio contributions during Motown’s golden age, including Carol’s remarkable harp performance on “Ain't No Mountain High Enough.” Mark C. Peyko hosts. Release date: July 2, 2019.
009 Arby’s Roast Beef is 50!
Founder Leroy Raffel discusses the iconic fast-food chain that was created in suburban Youngstown. Mark C. Peyko hosts. Release date: June 25, 2019.
008 Free Press.
Metro Monthly Publisher Mark C. Peyko talks about the history of his publication and the ever-changing media landscape. Zion Adissem hosts. Release date: June 18, 2019.
Author Keith Mason discusses his new graphic novel, "Rugby Blood" with Metro Monthly publisher Mark Peyko.
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Sarah Lown of the Northeast Ohio Development Authority discusses a project that will create comprehensive mental health and recovery services in a complex that once housed residents with developmental disabilities. Zion Adissem hosts. Released: May 28, 2019.
Abby Webb discusses how the non-profit Common Wealth is working to transform a once-neglected commercial corridor north of YSU. Zion Adissem hosts. Released: May 14, 2019.
Historian and author Tom Welsh discusses the origins of some of Youngstown’s most-beloved foods and restaurants. Zion Adissem hosts. Released: May 21, 2019.
Author and historian Sean T. Posey discusses Youngstown history, Urban Renewal and the golden age of the downtown movie houses. Zion Adissem hosts. Released: May 7, 2019.
Director Dr. Randall Goldberg discusses the importance and impact of the Dana School of Music on its 150th anniversary. Zion Adissem hosts. Released: May 21, 2019.