Kate Kareha, host, welcomes you to The Patio Podcast,a wistful exploration of her hometown's enduring attachment to Hess’s Department Store. In candid conversations with Lehigh Valley residents, historians, collectors, former shoppers and employees, each episode will shed light on Allentown, Pennsylvania’s multigenerational interest in one single place.
Kate immediately takes you back to that time when Hess's, or Hess Brother's, was a special part of your life. In this trailer, learn what inspired her to seek out Hess's stories. And why now? Kate sets the scene for her quest to understand the elements behind Hess's staying power and its iconic status within her community. Department store nostalgia is a thriving American subculture, and Hess Brothers was the best of the best!
Psssst, you will also be the first to hear an original jingle inspired by decades of Max Hess Jr.'s masterful-marketing! Theme was created and produced by Dave Meyers, with vocals by Sam Cummings.
Huge, special thanks to Joe Kita and DJ Kormanick for helping this series come to life.
The Patio's original music: Theme created and produced by Dave Meyers, with Vocals by Sam Cummings.
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