The Busy Signal Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Matt, Steve, and their merry band of associates talk about all sorts of issues from humor, local politics, technology, international affairs, news breakdown, economic development or just anything they find interesting on a given day.
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Matt and Steve wrap up 2022 with a mix of stories from all the different type of episodes we do. Matt talks about almost getting wacked in the ER, we talk about the some of the disgusting things Congress is doing with OUR money, and end the year with a great story of the bad gets learning a lesson from the USMC!
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Matt and Steve discuss Christmas and give you an audio gift! Credit to Mike Koenig for the Christmas sound effects.
Sorry this one is late to get published everyone. I ended up back in the ER and had to leave AMA about 14 hours later since I wasn't getting any help.
This week Matt and Steve discuss our mid-month fun including underwater UFOs? The next generation of energy technology and that one guy that always ruins career day for the rest of us!
Matt and Steve discuss their thanksgiving, traditions, and give some suggestions for other things to listen to and watch when you get tired of your family at Thanksgiving!
Matt and Steve discuss where the Covid Money went in the City of Johnstown and the bigger issues with just dumping money from the government to fix problems without better planning and oversight.
Matt and Steve talk about the Marine Corp birthday, Veterans Day, breakdown the election results and discuss some interesting points in the Inflation Reduction Act that could help our region.
Matt and Steve are back after a health crisis with Matt. To get us back in the groove we talk about some interesting stories from around the world.
Matt and Steve discuss taxes from the national to the local level. It's not as dull as it sounds!
Matt and Steve have some fun with news stories including emotional support gators, using hawks to save you from bird poop, and new words in the dictionary!
Matt and Steve discuss the 'public' meetings of Vision 2025 and talk about who is really the boss for all these government entities. Also Matt has a cricket in his basement that is making him dive deeper into insanity.
Matt and Steve dig into the data and information about publicly funded sports and sport stadiums and if they really have an economic benefit for anyone but the owners.
Steve runs the episode today talking with Matt about UN Project 2030, food shortages, and what we can do to support our local farmers.
Matt and Steve enjoy their mid-month more relaxed episode where we talk about attacking robots, why Loch Ness may be home to a monster, and perhaps the smartest person in politics today.
Matt and Steve discuss why the Government will spend countless hours on crazy stuff but never seem to care anymore about regular folks. We also wonder why the IRS needs millions of rounds of ammo and thousands of guns.
Matt and Steve talk about the issues with drugs and what may be a solution. Also Steve teases next week's episode where we are all going to have to eat bugs!
Matt and Steve give a brief overview of the issues in Cambria County regarding Children and Youth Services and then move on to discuss prohibition as part 1 of our two part series.
Matt and Steve talk about a new idea of building a team from Cambria, Bedford, and Somerset to help everyone in the region thrive.
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Matt and Steve talk about some of the lighter and funny stories from the past month including giving your data away, why politicians should read bills they vote on, and how no one with an agenda can recognize Italy.
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Steve describes what it is like having to stack and store 100 bails of hay. Then Matt and Steve talk about the idea of municipal cooperation.
Matt and Steve discuss energy including solar power, the impact of mining for batteries, and how you can power your house and car with a wood burner!
After a few weeks of more serious episodes, mostly because Matt has felt like death warmed over, Matt and Steve talk about some funny and heart warming stories to get us into the weekend.
Matt and Steve talk about how you are all your own businesses and can thrive! Also Matt talks about the dickwagons in Geistown Borough.
Matt and Steve talk about the issues impacting the CYS of Cambria County and the failure of the leadership to even say anything. Busysignal.me
Matt and Steve talk about some cool stories from around the region of people doing good work. We then talk about if technology is helping, hurting, or people just don't know how to handle it.
Matt and Steve talk about some of the funny and touching stories of the last few weeks to lighten the mood after the last few weeks.
Steve and Matt discuss a local issue in Geistown and explain what local governments can do to screw you over. Also Matt vents a bit about idiots.
Matt and Steve discuss ideas for running for congress as a third party candidate. Also, Steve isn't dead from the Covid Coof.
Matt is still flying solo but has a saved discussion from a few weeks back with Steve where they talk about their every day carry. What's in the go kits for work, safety, and emergencies?
Matt and not Steve talk about the idea that you can have honest disagreements with people and not have to turn it into childish garbage. Also, Steve still has Covid and isn't here.
Steve has the covid, Matt has the hiccups, Johnstown is a dumpster fire and a Jackhole of stupidity is in Geistown Borough.
Matt and Steve talk about government transparency, how Johnstown is a dumpster fire of garbage, and elected officials hiding in the dark.
Matt and Steve talk about the larger issues around the global military industrial complex that Johnstown spent many years being involved in.
Matt and Steve go through fun stories and news items that make us laugh and enjoy. Busysignal.me for additional information.
Matt and Steve talk about the issues of debt and how it impacts us all. If you like this visit busysignal.me to help us with your time, talent, or treasure!
Matt and Steve talk rural broadband, what it really means, and things that could be done to fix it.
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A Mid-Month-Fun episode!
Matt and Steve have some fun with our middle of the month funny story episode. Next week, Broadband in rural areas!
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Matt and Steve talk about inflation on the suggestion of our Producer Arron! Also Matt is suffering from horrible hiccups but not as bad as his Covid.
Matt and Steve talk about the how government doesn't bother to read their own documents, we find out that we still may be fighting WW1, and time to buy gold maybe?!?
Steve and Matt talk about the impact of bad governments, things that can be done to fix them, and Matt decides to go on a little bit of a rant.
Matt and Steve go over some of the underserved topics for fun. We all need some fun!
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Matt and Steve take a look at the budgets for Bedford, Somerset, and Cambria Counties and find some interesting differences between each.
Matt and Steve discuss the New Year and the upgrades to the Johnstown Train Station and come up with a realistic plan for the station.
Matt and Steve go through some of the funny and interesting news articles from around the world in the past month to get you in the mood for the Christmas weekend!
Matt and Steve review the 2021 Build Back Better disaster and look at what may happen in our region with all that 'free' cash.
Matt and Steve go back and look at the 2009 stimulus money and how it did or didn't work.
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Matt and Steve discuss the broader topic of economic development and how it may actually be hurting a lot more than helping.
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Matt and Steve celebrate Thanksgiving and talk about some crazy stories from around the World for fun.
Matt and Steve get a bit sidetracked talking about podcast censorship and then talk about the issue of blight in our region and possible solutions.
Matt and Steve discuss Veteran's Day and local beautification projects that have done some great some for some local communities.
Matt and Steve talk about Bedford Borough, DBI, and the politics of Bedford County. Visit our webpage at www.busysignal.me.
Matt and Steve discuss a interesting local news issue, read a mail from one of our Executive Producers, and discuss the last 50 years of population loss in Cambria County.
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Congrats on the podcast you both say what a lot of people think that’s for sure!!
On the Vision 2025 committee I am not sure what they do either, but these people and groups listed below do a fantastic job in Johnstown!
Lets start with this list!
Discover Downtown Partnership
A group that loves Johnstown and does great things to bring people to Johnstown
Taste and Tour-Event in which 600 tickets are sold and an estimated of downtown 40 businesses open and showcase their products and services. Always a sellout event!!
Halloween parade and bone Yard display complete with Fire!
Trunk or Treat event and Halloween Parade
The Christmas Tree at Central Park/ Christmas Parade
Movie Night in the Park in the summer
Balance Restaurant
Beautified old buildings on Main St
Reopened the old Mission inn to a banquet space
Turning the once Vault Salon into a cigar bar, small eatery
Filled in the space between the two building and will make that outdoor seating
Offer special Mocktails and donate that money to local charities
Old State Theatre
Opened and showing moves all through the month of October! Beautiful building!
Center for Metal Arts
Work with high school students to learn the trade of blacksmithing
Residency program for adults all over the world
Refurbishment of the shop is a feat in itself using equipment that was in the building on Iron St.
Forging event at PNG park
Gallery on Gazebo (do have the vision of 2025 verbiage to bring people downtown)
Art Displays for local artists
Sip and Savor with live music
Culture tours
Writing and Storytelling classes
Summer Speaker Series
Improved the space between the building using a vertical garden
Bottle Works
Art from other Museums
State of the art Gallery
Art Classes, concerts, workshops, demonstrations , Film Screenings, Cooking Classes
Wedding receptions
National recognized artists, teachers, and local talent
Halloween parties for families
Host of Small Business Saturdays
Johnstown Area Heritage Association
Fantastic museum of Johnstown culture
Children’s Museum
Guided Tours
ACRP
Installed a new splash pad for the kids
Refurbed an old church to make an indoor play space
Recreation
Jim Mayer Trail
Path of the flood Trail (staplebend tunnel great attraction)
Stackhouse park
I think it was the City but don’t quote me but they are fixing up the building façade so they don’t look so run down around central park.
My two cents is before Vision 2025 can show there vision they need to get rid of the halfway houses and make people feel safe after hours downtown.
Steve and Matt discuss Vision 2025 and how they are all a bit out of their league. Matt may be also a little ticked off about some of these issues.
Matt and Steve take their normal mid-month break from issues and discuss some of the lighter and weirder news around the world. This week, we talk about illegal smuggling, drones and actors falling from the sky, and the impending takeover by our robot overlords.
Matt and Steve talk about Steve's very weird experience in Altoona, a follow up to some national news, the impact of the Military Industrial Complex in our region, and some ideas for economic development.
Matt and Steve discuss local Economic Development, the failure of a few politicians, and the issues impacting Afghanistan.
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Matt and Steve discuss the hipster idea in the City of Johnstown, talk about our experiences in business in the region, and setup the groundwork for some great ideas.
Matt and Steve take a day to talk about some of the funny stories that have come over our desks including a town accidentally selling its water supply, drones harassing candidates with adult toys, and much more!
The first in a series by Matt and Steve looking at local government, schools, authorities, and everything in between and figuring out if there isn't a better way.