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Tressa Glover
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Yinz Are Good
Ep. 173 The Pittsburgh Pirates' Neil Walker, "Good Yinzer Neighbor" Colton Petrosky, and Yinzerpalooza
Looking for yinzers doing good? Well you've come to the right place!Tressa heads to West Deer to talk with middle schooler Colton Petrosky and his mom Leslie about Colton's "Operation Help Your Neighbor".Then, live from the Pittsburgh Pirates' Yinzerpalooza celebration, Tressa sits down with former Pittsburgh Pirate/current broadcaster Neil Walker to chat about his charitable works. She also meets out-of-towners Rey and Dina, who share what they're grateful for.And Don joins Tressa to read your notes from our Kindness Crate and Gratitude Board.Operation...
2025-07-23
48 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 172 Mark Clayton Southers - Award-winning Playwright and Founder & Producing Artistic Director, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Co.
Old friend and colleague, Mark Clayton Southers, sits down with Tressa for a fascinating, candid, and hopeful conversation about his journey, building community, his road to recovery (and inspiration) after a devastating accident, and how he got to know the legendary August Wilson. Yinz don't want to miss this one, we promise you.(Also, Don shares the story of how he and Tressa met - and how Pittsburgh Playwrights was involved...)Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Co.: https://www.pghplaywrights.org/Mark Clayton Southers: https://www.markclaytonsouthers...
2025-07-09
1h 00
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 171 Asta Kill, President of Lebo Pride
You're about to hear what Tressa calls one of the most profound conversations she's had with, for all intents and purposes, a stranger. This conversation is for all of us: it is about humanity, authenticity, connection, and creating spaces for joy and for community. It's about all that unites us and about celebrating our differences. This is, simply, a conversation about love. Tressa sits down with Asta Kill, Co-founder and President of Lebo Pride, a nonprofit that brings queer and gender diverse education and visibility to the larger Mt. Lebanon community through celebration. Lebo Pride is community-based a...
2025-06-29
50 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 170 412Thrive Thrivers, Coffee Tree Roasters, and Tressa’s Gratitude for a Neighbor
Resilience, Community, Generosity, Kindness. Get ready to hear 'em all in this episode.First, Tressa chats with three incredible women from 412Thrive, the local nonprofit that helps individuals impacted by breast cancer and genetic mutations that lead to cancer navigate treatment and life beyond. Chelsea Francesconi, Jaimie Ross, and Emily Rhinehart share a bit about their journeys and experiences of being supported by the 412 Thrive community of women.Then, Tressa sits down with Mia Painter, the Business Manager for Coffee Tree Roasters, to talk about her commitment to building and supporting community and the coffee...
2025-06-19
47 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 23 (Part 2) What's Done in the Dark Will Always Come to Light: Exposing Jordan Henning
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! **NSFW**In this episode, Tressa delves into the trial of Jordan Henning, exposing the ways Ashley Henning was failed by the system.We’ve dissected the crime, unraveled the investigation, and now, we step into the heart of the courtroom drama—examining the testimonies, the verdict, its repercussions, and the lasting impact of this tragedy. What was happen...
2025-05-26
1h 04
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 167 Foster & Adoptive Mom, Christine Carpenter, and Pressley Ridge's Foster Care Program Director, Tanya Johnson (MA, LMSW)
"Hope...love...family…connection…the power of love." These are some of the notes that Tressa jotted down as she edited her interview for this week's episode. So, needless to say, you're in for one wonderful listen, yinzers.Tressa sits down with two remarkable women: Christine Carpenter, foster and adoptive mom, and Tanya Johnson, Foster Care Program Director at Pressley Ridge in Pittsburgh. What follows is a heartwarming, uplifting, honest, and joyful conversation. Pressley Ridge: https://www.pressleyridge.org/Pres...
2025-05-26
51 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 164 Big Brothers Big Sisters Pittsburgh's "BIG Draft", Junior Achievement's Empower HER Summit, and Kindness Crate Notes
This "Yinz on the Street" episode is chock-full of goodness, yinzers!You’re gonna hear from no less than 10 (!) folks at 2 different events – both involving young people and those who serve as mentors for them. Where the “on the street” part comes into play is that none of these interviews were officially set up ahead of time; Tressa attended each with the goal of chatting with participants or organizers.First up is the Big Brothers Big Sisters Pittsburgh event, The BIG Draft, done in partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tressa talks with BBBSPGH...
2025-05-03
38 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 162 Dr. Kathy Humphrey - President of Carlow University, Kindness Crate Notes, and Name That Neighborhood
Get ready for an inspiring and uplifting conversation between Tressa and Carlow University President, Dr. Kathy Humphrey. Tressa was invited to interview Dr. Humphrey in front of a live audience on Carlow's campus and boy, did they have a good time. You'll hear about Dr. Humphrey's journey from childhood to her current role, how Carlow is striving to make the world a more just and merciful place, and much more...They close out their chat by sharing notes from our Kindness Crate.Then, Name That Neighborhood returns, as does Don. Wonder how he'll do this...
2025-04-17
46 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 161 LLS 2025 Visionaries of the Year Candidate: Bradley Wilkins, and Kindness Crate notes from Carlynton School District
There's a whole lot of gratitude, kindness, and community comin' your way in this episode...Tressa sits down with good friend - and fellow Jefferson Award recipient - Bradley Wilkins to chat about all he does in his community and why connecting with his neighbors is so important to him. They also talk about Bradley's current campaign as a candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Visionary of the Year. And Tressa and Don read (so many!) notes from the Kindness Crates that made a stop in the Carlynton School District. The notes were originally...
2025-04-09
43 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 157 LaTeresa Blackwell - Circle of Courage Awardee, Get Involved's Person of the Year, & Women's Shelter Manager for Light of Life Rescue Mission
Tressa reconnects with the phenomenal LaTeresa Blackwell, who long-time listeners will remember from Episode 2 (!), when Tressa interviewed her and her husband, Michael. They are co-owners of Cafe on the Corner and have given back to their Northside community in so many ways. LaTeresa continues to give and offer support...so Tressa welcomes her back to the show to catch up and to hear her story: Who inspired her? Why does she help folks in so many different ways? LaTeresa is now the Women's Shelter Manager for Light of Life Rescue Mission. And wait til you hear about...
2025-03-07
47 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 155 Blessed Home Project, Premier Youth & Community Center, and VolunTOTs
This is one fun episode, if we do say so ourselves...First, Tressa sits down for a quick chat with Melissa Laughlin from Blessed Home Project(Ep. 81) and Jaryd Boyer from Premier Youth & Community Center to talk about their fantastic orgs and how collaboration is key to building community. They're chatting at the Sewickley Community Center, where Jaryd is about to teach a self-defense class to benefit Blessed Home Project (Spoiler alert: Tressa will be taking part in that class...).Then, Tressa welcomes Cami Teacoach, Founder of VolunTOTs, back to the show...
2025-02-18
39 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 153 Pittsburgh Mercy and In Case Yinz Missed It: Random Acts of Kindness
At Yinz Are Good, we share the good stuff - the good news - going on and celebrate the good people who are making it happen. We're here as a reminder that kindness, compassion, and empathy exist and are all around us. In this episode, we're going to hear about community, about those who are helping our neighbors, and about random acts of kindness. And we're going to be inspired. Our featured guests are from Pittsburgh Mercy, the extraordinary community health and wellness provider who has been literally saving lives and helping people heal for decades. Tressa...
2025-02-05
52 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 20: Plea for Help, Shadowed by Blame: Dana Alotaibi’s Story
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! Dive into the haunting story of Dana Alotaibi, an OnlyFans model and influencer, whose life was cut tragically short. In this episode, Tressa explores the systemic failures, societal attitudes, and lack of empathy that left Dana vulnerable despite her desperate pleas for help. Her story sheds light on the broader issues of victim-blaming and domestic violence within the military community....
2025-01-23
37 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 151 Carolina Frantz - MSN, RN, Western PA Area Chapter of the Nat'l Assoc. of Hispanic Nurses, Duquesne University's School of Nursing, Pittsburgh Steelers' Changemaker
We couldn't fit all of Carolina's titles into the Episode name, so here they are in toto: MSN, RN, Founding member & President of the Western PA Area Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Duquesne University's School of Nursing BSN-AID program, community volunteer extraordinaire, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' nominee for the NFL's Changemakers Award Tressa and Carolina sit down in Carolina's office at Duquesne to talk not only about the myriad ways she helps folks in our communities, but about how her personal journey led her to where...
2025-01-21
54 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 18 (Part 1): Warriors' Wounds: From Combat to Conspiracy, the story of Matthew Livelsberger
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! This podcast episode delves into the tragic events surrounding Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old active-duty Special Operations Soldier, who committed suicide and detonated a vehicle-born improvised explosive device (VBIED) outside Trump Tower on New Year's Day. The episode addresses Livelsberger's struggle with PTSD and perhaps traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and explores the military's handling of mental health issues among its service members. Tr...
2025-01-10
35 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 14: Shattered Idols: The Hidden Abuse by Service Members and the Harrowing Murder of Andreen McDonald
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! Andre McDonald seemed to have it all—an Air Force Major with a successful wife and beautiful daughter. But behind the facade of this San Antonio power couple lay a dark reality of control, abuse, and ultimately, murder.When 29-year-old businesswoman Andreen McDonald vanished in March 2019, those closest to her already knew who was responsible—she had warned...
2024-12-05
41 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 13: Holiday Heartbreak: Military Failure Leads to the Death of Three. The Preventable Murder of Sarah Lewis and Her Beloved Baby Girl
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! This podcast episode is a heartfelt and intense reflection on the challenges and dangers that holidays can bring, especially for those in abusive relationships. Tressa shares personal experiences of abuse during holidays, highlighting how increased stress, alcohol consumption, and financial strain can exacerbate domestic violence. The episode also discusses how events like football games and other sporting events can trigger abusive be...
2024-12-01
26 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 144 96.1 KISS Stuff-A-Bus 2024 at The Terminal Building and Greensburg Salem HIgh School's Mini-THON 2025
What better way to ring in The Giving Season than to hear from these folks... First up, Tressa's fabulous conversation with McCaffery's Dean Welch about how The Terminal Building is kicking off 96.1 KISS FM's annual Stuff-A-Bus event. Then, Tressa travels to Greensburg Salem High School - where her cousin, Andrea, is a biology teacher - to sit down with remarkable seniors Grace Sybesma and Anna Shevchik and their mentor, Matt Boe, to chat all about their upcoming Mini-THON, which raises money for the fight against childhood cancer. Stuff-A-Bus at The Terminal 2024 | Through De...
2024-11-25
54 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 12: Expat Marine Brings More Violence to Australia: The Horrifying Murder of Kelly Wilkinson
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! Kelly Wilkinson knew she was in danger. She had a code phrase ready—"I'm considering moving back to Ohio"—to signal to her family that her life was at risk. But before she could use it, her worst fears came true.This episode delves into a story of domestic abuse, systemic negligence, and a prev...
2024-11-19
39 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 11: The Systemic Failures of Criminal Courts that are Costing Women Their Lives: The Story of Jackelyn Wilson’s Preventable Murder
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! Judge DaSean Jones had a chance to stop a violent man from causing more harm. Instead, his leniency led to tragedy—a mother of four, Jackelyn Wilson, was killed in front of her children by a man with a history of violence.Despite clear warnings and previous convictions, Jackelyn's pleas for protection were ignored. Her story is just...
2024-10-29
36 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 10: Moral Injury, Mistreatment, and Murder: The Tragic Story of Private John Needham and Jacqwelyn Villagomez
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! John Needham was a decorated soldier, an artist, and a man battling demons after serving in the Iraq War.Despite surviving the horrors of war, his battle with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and moral injury led to a tragic outcome—taking the life of the woman he loved, Jacqwelyn Villagomez. Their story reveals the devastating failures in the...
2024-10-08
36 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 140 Kristy Joy from The Village Center of Holistic Therapy & inJOY Meditation Studio and In Case Yinz Missed It
Get ready to hear a joyful (no pun intended) and resonant conversation about making connections, creating a place of belonging, and ways to heal. Tressa sits down with the effervescent Kristy Joy, Founder/Co-Owner of The Village Center for Holistic Therapy and Founder/Owner of inJOY Meditation Studio. And Don joins Tressa - or rather, Tressa joins Don? - for another In Case Yinz Missed It segment. Kristy Joy L.C.S.W., CCTP-1 Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; 200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor; Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher; Certified ‘Breathe to...
2024-10-05
46 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 139 Tickets for Kids Charities, Where folks are listening in from, and In Case Yinz Missed It
Tressa welcomes a familiar face (or rather, voice?) to the show, Gene Walker, for a delightful and inspiring chat. Previously the Executive Director of Cafe Momentum, Gene is now President & CEO of the fabulous nonprofit, Tickets for Kids Charities. We're psyched to announce that two more countries have been added to our list of where yinzers are listening in from, bringing our current total to...well you're gonna have to tune in to find out :) And Don is back to join Tressa for another In Case Yinz Missed It Segment, specially curated by Tressa just...
2024-09-26
46 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 137 Teetotal Initiative and In Case Yinz Missed It: Beverly's PGH
Despite the featured organization's name, yinz needn't be teetotalers to listen in! Tressa has a fantastic chat with Executive Director & Co-founder Scott Page to learn all about the compassion, empathy, and downright kindness behind the mission of Teetotal Initiative - the first-of-its-kind recreational sober community. And Don joins Tressa for In Case Yinz Missed It, which features a familiar do-gooder who has taken their generosity on the road... Teetotal Initiative: https://www.teetotal.org/ IG: @teetotal_initiative | FB: @Teetotal Initiative In Case...
2024-08-30
49 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 136 Denzel The Artist and The R&B Open Floor Experiment, Kindness Crate Notes, and Name That Neighborhood
Just before showtime, Tressa sits down with R&B singer/ producer/cinematographer Denzel (The Artist) Washington for an awesome conversation about music, art, and giving back to the community. His recent immersive experience, The R&B Open Floor Experiment: Garden of Art, benefitted the amazing folks at Young Adult Survivors United (YASU). Tressa also shares notes from the Kindness Crate's stop at the AmeriCorps' Foster Grandparent Program Celebration (featured in Episode 134). Folks answered the question, "What are you grateful for today?" Denzel The Artist: https://www.denzeltheartist.com/ IG: @denzeltheartist...
2024-08-22
48 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 9: Selena Roth: The Advocate
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! The youngest of nine, Selena was a force of nature—a talented violinist, star athlete, and dedicated military intelligence analyst.But behind her achievements lay a dark secret: a troubled marriage marked by manipulation and control. Just weeks after advocating for victims of domestic violence, Selena became a victim herself.This disturbing look at domestic viol...
2024-08-21
26 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 8: Honor Walk: The Meghan Santiago Story
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! What happens when the system designed to protect fails those who need it most?In this episode, I will share with you the tragic story of Meghan Santiago, a devoted mother and military spouse who endured unimaginable abuse at the hands of her husband, Joseph Santiago, a Special Forces soldier. Through detailed court records, personal testimonies, and ch...
2024-07-24
38 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 133 Special Olympics' Unified Sports Pgh, DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation, On, The Future of Jewelry, & Name That Neighborhood
In an action-packed episode, Tressa visits DICK's House of Sport for DICK's Sporting Good's and On's surprise grant presentation to the Unified Sports Pittsburgh program. Then, Tressa sits down with sisters Casey and Janine Melvin, co-founders of The Future of Jewelry. TFOJ is a direct-to-customer startup that is revolutionizing custom jewelry and the sisters have also found a way to use their knowledge to pay it forward to young folks across the country. Special Olympics PA - Unified Sports: https://specialolympicspa.org/sports/unified-sports DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation: https://www.sportsmatter.org/ On: https://www.on.com/en-us/ The Future...
2024-07-19
49 min
The Wounds That Do Not Heal
Episode 5: Keep Rising (Part A)
Do you have a story you’d like to share on TWTDNH or are you a subject matter expert who would like to shed light on any of the topics I cover? Shoot me a message! Is the traditional wife trend merely a nostalgic fantasy, or does it conceal a sinister reality? In this episode, I peel back the layers of the picture-perfect stay-at-home housewife image to expose the insidious nature of economic abuse. Sharing my own story and advice, I show how this seemingly innocent 1950s lifestyle can trap victims in a cycle of control and de...
2024-06-06
48 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 130 PA Humanities' Rain Poetry, Flora Spa & Aesthetic Bar, & In Case Yinz Missed It
Get ready to hear from 6 (!) different yinzers who are making their communities better places to be! First, Tressa stops by the dedication celebration for Pittsburgh’s first Rain Poetry installment to chat with wonderful teaching artist, Karen Howard, and then with phenomenal muralists and old pals Shane Pilster & Max Gonzales. What is Rain Poetry? Well…PA Humanities engaged children from two Pittsburgh neighborhoods in a hands-on community poetry activity facilitated by teaching artists. Haiku are being installed in public spaces with a special rain-activated solution. All it takes is a splash of water for the poems to spro...
2024-06-05
45 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 129 Allegheny Family Network, The Chalking Dad, & Name That Neighborhood: Irwin or Millvale?
Tressa first has a lovely conversation with The Chalking Dad (Erik Greenawalt) about how his toddler-aged daughters got him started on a career that now takes him all over the world. And then Tressa has a delighful and resonant chat with her older sister, Debbie Glover Jozwiak, who is the Chief Services Officer of the incredible Allegheny Family Network. AFN partners with families of children with behavioral health needs to improve their quality of life through peer-to-peer support, education, and advocacy. And Don stops by for a round of Name That Neighborhood. https://www.alleghenyfamilynetwork.org/ Allegheny Family Network Parent...
2024-05-26
59 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 128 Brandon Short from The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, Kindness Crate Notes, and In Case Yinz Missed It
Tressa has the honor and pleasure of welcoming Brandon Short, former NFL and Penn State linebacker, back to the show to talk about The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, Mahreen. They created the Foundation in honor of their daughter, Karli, and her unborn child whom they lost to gun violence in 2021. This endowment helps students with financial needs who have been affected by gun violence. Their 3rd annual Gala is coming up on June 7th. Also, Tressa shares notes from our Kindness Crate(s) which made stops at both Yinzerfest and The August...
2024-05-18
38 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 126 Listen Lucy's Camp Lucy speakers: Jordan Corcoran, Ta'lor L. Pinkston AKA The Heart Advocate, & Gab Bonesso
First, Tressa talks about her fabulous weekend meeting yinz at two local events: Yinzerfest and the August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party. And then, Tressa sits down with three remarkable mental health advocates: Jordan Corcoran, Ta'lor L. Pinkston, and Gab Bonesso. These are three of Tressa's favorite people on the planet and some words that have come to her mind regarding this conversation are joy, gratitude, hope, laughter, and love. They have all been guests on the show before, and are now all going to be part of Camp Lucy, a mental health conference...
2024-04-30
55 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 124 DICK's House of Sport, Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Hardball Academy, Steel City Squash & ICYMI
Tressa serves as a tour guide, if you will, through her "Day at DICK's" for the Opening of DICK's House of Sport Pittsburgh. Since 2014, via their Sports Matter Program, DICK's has dontated $100 million to Youth Sports. In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, the Program is giving $2 million in Anniversary Grants, funded by DSG, to empower even more young athletes to pursue their passions. Tressa talks with several people, including yinzers who waited in line overnight for the doors to open, Nelson Cooper and Brian Jacobson from Pittsburgh Hardball Academy, Amanda Sullivan (Program Director) from Steel City Squash, Javier Perez (Executive...
2024-04-14
35 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 118 Literacy Pittsburgh's Latest Pilot Program, Listener Shoutouts, & In Case Yinz Missed It: The Bike Bus
"Better lives through learning" is Literacy Pittsburgh's mission. Literacy Pittsburgh offers free educational programs for adults and families in Allegheny and Beaver Counties. In 2023, they helped more than 4,000 people in the area improve their reading, writing, math, English language, digital literacy, and workplace skills. Tressa sits down with Lori Como (Chief Program Officer) and Caitlin Griffiths (Director of Child & Family Programs) for a wonderful chat not only about their latest pilot program that utilizes AI to improve reading skills, but about all of the life-changing work they're doing for folks of all ages and backgrounds.
2024-02-24
43 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 114 The All-Female Pastry Team at Dianoia's Eatery, An update from THRIVE Pittsburgh, and In Case Yinz Missed It
Tressa has a wonderful chat with Cassie Trumbetta, Taian Buggs and Rachel Walton - the (very rare) all-female pastry team at DiAnoia's Eatery - about how they keep each other going, lift each other up, and bring positivity to their work amidst the chaos of the kitchen. They also talk about how DiAnoia's gives back to their community. And In Case Yinz Missed It, Tressa and Don talk about the science of kindness and why being kind makes you feel good. DiAnoia's Eatery: https://dianoiaseatery.com/ Named one of Yelp’s top 100 places in the US to eat in 2021, voted 2019, 2020, 2021, an...
2024-01-18
43 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 112 McKees Rocks 2023 Person of the Year - Sandy Saban, our Kindness Crate, and In Case Yinz Missed It
Happy 2024, yinzers! We are so very grateful for all of you and for the community we've all created together. Here's to another year of kindness, generosity, and community! Tressa was so happy to sit down with the Gazette 2.0's McKees Rocks 2023 Person of the Year, Sandy Saban. It just so happens Sandy is one of Tressa's Mother-In-Law's closest friends! Sandy is one of the most joyous, generous, and kind people Tressa has known, and after you listen in, you'll know exactly why. McKees Rocks Historical Society on FB: https://bit.ly/48HDiDt
2024-01-06
54 min
Brother & Sister Podcast
Recap on the Robbery
Pug Flava's witty commentary and Tressa Mitchener's sharp analysis promise to turn a gripping story into an entertaining experience. From the opening getaway to the unexpected twists, these two hosts will guide you through every thrilling moment with their signature style. Don't miss out on the laughter, insights, and surprises. Subscribe now and hit the notification bell to be the first to join Pug Flava and Tressa Mitchener on this unforgettable journey through the world of crime, comedy, and camaraderie. Share your favorite moments from the episode on social media using #HeistHeartyRecap and tag us for a chance to...
2024-01-05
19 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 110 Bystander CPR: Two Stories of Lifesaving CPR From Strangers & NTN: Kittanning or Connellsville?
This episode is close to Tressa's heart (pun intended)... In this episode, you'll hear the stories of 2 cardiac arrest survivors who were saved by strangers who performed CPR on them. In both instances, these strangers worked together - as a team - to literally bring these folks back to life. Tressa had the honor and the joy of spending time with the survivors and some of those strangers at the 5K event in Kittanning, “Run For Your Life”. Vicki Williams' Story: https://www.wtae.com/article/butler-county-woman-revived-cardiac-arrest-aed/42832185 Greg Woodman's Story: https://www.insideedition.com/65-year-old-who-suffered-a-massive-heart-attack-during-a-half-marathon-saved-by-fellow-runners Yinz Are Good LIVE Christmas Epis...
2023-12-06
51 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 105 Notes from our Kindness Crate, LISTEN, LUCY, and In Case Yinz Missed It
Tressa unlatches the Kindness Crate to share notes from the cast and crew of Off the Record XXIII and then sits down for another chat with the remarkable Jordan Corcoran, Founder of Listen, Lucy. Hear what's new with Listen, Lucy - which is a mental health organization that uses lived experiences with mental illness to end the stigma that has stopped so many people from receiving the help they need and deserve. Jordan's work is helping young people - and adults - all over the country and she continues to create new programs and initiatives, which you'll hear all about...
2023-10-15
47 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 104 A Musical Satire for a Good Cause, Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh, & In Case Yinz Missed It
Yinzers! We are now being listened to in 31 countries on 6 continents! Thank you for continuing to tune in and a great big welcome to those who are listening for the first time! In this episode, Tressa chats with Sharon Eberson, producer of the 23rd annual Off The Record show, which benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. To learn more about the show and to grab your tickets, visit: https://trustarts.org/production/91949/off-the-record-xxiii-ai-its-a-real-drag Off the Record XXIII Thursday, Oct. 12th, 2023 Tressa also talks with...
2023-10-06
45 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 103 Ya Jagoff Media, Splatter Me Crazy, & NTN: McKees Rocks or Zelienople?
This episode is packed with yinzers doing good! First, Tressa has a great chat with the joyful and inspiring Dominique Murray, Founder of the Splatter Me Crazy event, which will raise funds for three local non-profits this Oct. 6th. And then, Tressa sits down with the "OG"s of Pittsburgh blogging and podcasting, John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of Ya Jagoff Media. Did you know they actually run a whole darn media company? Get ready to hear all about it and about how they highlight the good things that are going on in the 'burgh. Oh! And get ready...
2023-09-26
1h 02
Brother & Sister Podcast
When They Tried To Rob Me
In this gripping episode of the Brother and Sister Podcast, Pug Flava and Tressa Mitchener share a heart-pounding real-life experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Join us as we recount the harrowing tale of how we turned the tables and thwarted an attempted robbery. Picture this: a seemingly ordinary day, an unexpected encounter, and a potential threat lurking in the shadows. We found ourselves facing a dangerous situation that could have taken a very different turn. But through quick thinking, teamwork, and a dash of bravery, we managed to outsmart the would-be thieves. We'll...
2023-09-25
27 min
Brother & Sister Podcast
Exploring ’Looking Out from the Inside’ with Pug Flava and Tressa Mitchener
Welcome to the **Brother and Sister Podcast**, a thought-provoking journey into the realms of faith, equality, and the betterment of society. I'm your host, Pug Flava, and alongside me is my incredible sister, Tressa Mitchener. Together, we're embarking on an enlightening conversation that blends our unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise. In this inaugural episode, we offer a glimpse into the worldviews that have shaped our lives. Pug, with his background in theology and spiritual exploration, brings a deep sense of spirituality and curiosity to the table. Tressa, on the other hand, is a social worker, author, and transformational speaker...
2023-09-25
24 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 101 - Brenda Tate & the SENIOR JAZZ CONNECTION and NTN: The Hill District
Tressa sits down with the phenomenal Brenda Tate, Founder of Senior Jazz Connection, recipient of the 2022 Sr. Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award, retired Pittsburgh Police Officer and more...And Tressa puts a little twist on Name That Neighborhood. Senior Jazz Connection on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090798046645 https://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2023/03/07/brenda-tate-mcauley-ministries-sister-susan-welsh-award-pittsburgh-mercy/stories/202303010116?fbclid=IwAR27uejU9AkBmMw0JY1HM29iMEbLJetFgPI5K0w0SOShBRinkCr2iEac204 www.yinzaregood.com IG: @yinzaregood FB: @ Yinz Are Good Email us with your good news, your notes of gratitude, acts of kindness that you've witnessed or experienced: yinzaregood@gmail.com
2023-09-05
57 min
On Fire Tonight! with Josh and Tressa
Who can hear anything with all of these pans?
Hi, Tressa here, Josh has been under the weather for the past week and I didn't want to bother him with all the tech stuff of this episode. So he might sound a bit yucky this week. Ironically, the intro (kind of) explains this, and why we've been MIA on the streamers the past week +. Anyway. What's up everybody?! Josh and Tressa (the Smoldering Pirates) take a deep dive into the muons, remote viewing, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's presidential run. --Check out our TikTok, Twitch, FB and MERCH! --Wanna catch recorded live...
2023-08-30
33 min
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Ep. 99 CORA LEE CUPCAKES and ASSEMBLE'S MakerDate
Tressa has a delightful (as always) chat with Nina Barbuto, Executive Director of Assemble, who returns to the show to tell us all about MakerDate, Assemble's fundraiser that's coming up on Sept. 9th. Also, Tressa talks with the inspiring and joyful Courtney Kobelenske, Co-Owner of Cora Lee Cupcakes and Founder of the Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games. Courtney's mission is to ensure that both of these spaces are safe - and fun! - for kids and young people with special needs. Assemble: https://assemblepgh.org/ | Assemble's MakerDate 2023: https://assemblepgh.org/makerdate/ Link for MakerDate...
2023-08-18
43 min
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Ep. 87 JACKSON KERCHIS of HAPPINESS MEANS BUSINESS, THE THERAPY DOG PROGRAM at ALLEGHENY COUNTY JAIL, & NTN: Lawrenceville or South Side Slopes?
The Allegheny County Jail has a new Therapy Dog Program for its juvenile population and Tressa talks all about it with the Jail's Deputy Health Services Administrator, Renee Madden. Tressa also has an insightful chat with Jackson Kerchis, the cofounder of Happiness Means Business. Jackson believes that the science of happiness has the power to transform the world of business. HAPPINESS MEANS BUSINESS https://happinessmeansbusiness.com/ For local-to-Pittsburgh Happiness Means Business events: http://www.happinessmajor.com/Local IG: @jacksonkerchis Info about adult and juvenile education programs at the Allegheny County Jail: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/jail/educational-programs.aspx Have a...
2023-04-24
1h 05
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Ep. 85 WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT, KINDNESS CRATE NOTES, and NTN: Carnegie or Bloomfield?
Tressa was honored to act as emcee and as a speaker at the Women's Empowerment Summit, held for students from the Carlynton School District at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. You'll hear Tressa's story as she shared it with them. Also, you'll hear what the 5th & 6th graders shared via our Kindness Crate. https://www.lightinitiative.org/ https://carnegiecarnegie.org/ Interested in hosting our KINDNESS CRATE? Or have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com Give us a follow! Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood
2023-04-05
44 min
On Fire Tonight! with Josh and Tressa
The Last of Us S1E3: A mountain of corpses would ruin the aesthetic
What's up guys?! Josh and Tressa (the Smoldering Pirates) take a deep dive into Boston (again), Home Alone, corpse mountains and an actual love story that Tressa didn't hate. We Watched The Last of Us episode 3: When a stranger approaches his compound, survivalist Bill forges an unlikely connection. Later, Joel and Ellie seek Bill's guidance. --Wanna catch us live on Twitch? https://www.twitch.tv/spacedraculas/video --Wanna catch recorded live episodes that haven't been edited so there's lots of "ums" and pauses (there's over 80 episodes in there!)?
2023-01-31
37 min
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Ep. 75 PITTSBURGH DOG & FROG AUTHOR, ANNETTE HOSTOFFER, Updates from KATE'S KID BOOK BASH, and NTN:
Tressa chats with local author Annette Hostoffer about her delightful book, Pittsburgh Dog & Frog and also talks with Leah Pileggi from the ever-awesome Kate’s Kid Book Bash about their upcoming Bash and other programming. Kate's Kid Book Bash Dec. 3rd 11am - 4pm www.kateskidbookbash.com Annette Hostoffer, Author Pittsburgh Dog & Frog www.pghdog.com To donate to Tressa's Pittsburgh ChangeMakers campaign: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CMPittsburgh22/TressaGlover Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gm...
2022-11-23
1h 03
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Ep. 74 Local VETERANS Share Their Stories & NTN: McKeesport or Hampton?
In honor of Veterans Day, Tressa talks with two local veterans, Donald Nemchick (Vietnam) and Adam (Iraq & Afghanistan) and Alexandra Zaffuto, about their journeys and how they're helping others navigate theirs. Tressa also shares a 1945 newspaper article about her grandfather, WW2 Navy veteran Tom Glover, and his fellow veteran brothers. Donald Nemchick: donnem1968@aol.com veteransbreakfastclub.com Adam and Alexandra Zaffuto info@reengagepgh.com Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website...
2022-11-13
1h 09
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Ep. 69 PINK PAMPER, PITTSBURGH CHANGEMAKERS, & NTN: Cranberry or Murrysville?
Tressa chats with Marian Geisler and Lea Ann Rattigan from Pink Pamper a fabulous non-profit that helps, supports, and encourages women with cancer. Also, Tressa shares an exciting announcement and Don returns for another NTN round. PINK PAMPER https://pinkpamper.org/ IG: @pinkpamperhalofund FB: @ThePinkPamper MULTIPLYING GOOD https://pittsburgh.multiplyinggood.org/ Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook...
2022-09-26
43 min
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Ep. 66 LOVE, PITTSBURGH, VICTORY FARMS - Pt. 2 and NTN: Ligonier or Bethel Park?
Tressa visits The Strip District to chat with Kelly Sanders and Monica Yope, Founders of love, Pittsburgh, an awesome gift shop that curates gifts made by Pittsburgh-based artists and makers. We also hear more from Tressa's tour of Victory Farms CSA in Zelienople. And Don tries his hand on another round of Name That Neighborhood. love, Pittsburgh https://lovepittsburghshop.com/ Instagram: @lovepittsburghshop Strip District | 1728 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Downtown | 805 Liberty Ave. · Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Mt. Washington | 301 Shiloh St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 Victory Farms https://victoryfarmspa.com/ Instagram: @victoryfarmspa Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: y...
2022-08-31
1h 01
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Ep. 64 VINNIE BORRELLI, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS and NTN: Bloomfield or Oakland?
Vinnie Borrelli, a Bloomfield native, is helping people find their passion and teaching them how to make that passion light up their life. And Tressa got to chat all about that - and his book - with him. And she also talked with Emily Eichner from Communities in Schools, whose mission is to surround students with a community of support. Also, Don and Tressa take Name That Neighborhood out to Orbis Caffe. Vinnie Borrelli www.vinnieborrelli.com Personal Prosperity Blueprint: A Journey From Pain to Passion to Prosperity https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Prosperity-Blueprint-Journey-Passion/dp/B08QBYKFQ6 Communities in Schools www...
2022-08-11
45 min
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Special Episode: Ukrainian Pittsburgh - Rally and How to Help
In this special episode, Tressa talks with Ukrainian-Pittsburghers during the Rally to Support Ukraine on Feb. 27, 2022. How you can help: https://hopeforukraine.net/
2022-03-02
13 min
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Ep. 42 412 THRIVE, Random Acts of Kindness, and NTN: Sewickley or South Park Twp?
You don't want to miss Tressa's chat with Samantha Moatz, Founder and Executive Director of 412 Thrive, a non-profit org that helps people impacted by breast cancer navigate treatment and life after treatment by creating an incredible support system. 412 Thrive https://www.412thrive.org/ Yinz Are Good LIVE SHOW Monday, March 7th Orbis Caffe in Mt. Lebanon Doors open at 6:30pm Show starts at 7:00pm Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/united-states--pennsylvania/yinz-are-good/ Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or s...
2022-02-19
41 min
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Ep. 40 STAND TOGETHER, A Vision Board Party with Elizabeth Menzel, and NTN: Kittanning or Plum?
Tressa chats with Danyelle Borish, Project Coordinator at Stand Together, the incredible organization that helps youth help each other stop stigmas surrounding mental health and substance use disorders. She also chats with Elizabeth Menzel about her Virtual Vision Board Party and the power of women supporting each other. Stand Together http://standtogether.againststigma.org/ IG: @stand2getherpgh FB: @StandTogether To learn about how to bring Stand Together into your school, email Danyelle at Danyelle.Borish@alleghenycounty.us Elizabeth Menzel, Trauma Healer https://thehappywomanacademy.com/ This episode...
2022-02-04
1h 02
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Ep. 38 BEVERLY'S BIRTHDAYS, Looking Forward, and NTN: Irwin or Canonsburg?
Founder Megs Yunn chats with Tressa about her incredible non-profit, Beverly's Birthdays, listeners share what they're excited to accomplish in 2022, a "Kindness Scarf", and Don goes another round on Name That Neighborhood. BEVERLY'S BIRTHDAYS https://www.beverlysbirthdays.org/ To request a Kindness Crate drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Have a story of generosity or kindness to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com
2022-01-14
1h 01
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Ep. 37 GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, Our Kindness Crate, and NTN: "Behind the Mic"
Ep. 37 Part Two of Tressa’s fantastic chat with Ronnell Hunt from The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, some Kindness Crate shouts out, and NTN: “Behind the Mic”. To request a Kindness Crate drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/ Need Help? You can get personalized assistance at: (412) 460-3663 x655 Have a story of generosity or kindness to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com
2021-12-31
49 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 36 BAND TOGETHER PGH, THE GREATER PGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, our Kindness Crate, & NTN
Our Kindness Crate is back from another adventure, Tressa takes a trip to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Santa Zoom House, and she also has a fabulous chat with John Vento and Rick Dolnack from Band Together Pittsburgh. Also, Don returns for Name That Neighborhood. To request a Kindness Crate drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Band Together Pittsburgh https://bandtogetherpgh.org/ The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Santa Zoom https://downtownpittsburghholidays.com/santa Salon Vivace https://www.salonvivace.com/south-hills/ Have a story of generosity or kindness to share with us? 1-833-399...
2021-12-18
58 min
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Bonus: FB Live Christmas Episode on Dec. 20th
Tressa stops by to let listeners know about Yinz Are Good's upcoming Facebook Live Christmas episode: Monday, Dec. 20th 7:00pm
2021-12-15
02 min
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Ep. 34 More from our KINDNESS CRATE, Macedonian - and French-American Thanksgivings & a NTN twist
More Kindness Crate notes from the 3rd-5th grade students at Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Tressa chats about our very American holiday with Natasha Garrett and Myriam Gau, both Europeans who’ve made Pittsburgh home. And there’s a little twist in store for Don on Name That Neighborhood. To request a Kindness Crate drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com PITT’s Nationality Rooms: https://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/ Have a story of generosity or kindness to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com
2021-11-20
54 min
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Ep. 33 BYRON NASH and DUYA WELLNESS, Our KINDNESS CRATE, & NTN: The Northside: True or False?
Introducing our Kindness Crate, where we’re collecting kindness, one yinzer at a time. This episode, the acts of kindness are coming from 3rd-5th grade students at Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5. Also, an awesome and inspiring conversation with musician, fitness trainer and life coach Byron Nash. Tressa also talks about her upcoming appearance on the Larry Richert: Unfiltered podcast and Don goes yet another round on Name That Neighborhood. Byron Nash on Instagram: byron_nash412 duya_wellness duyawellness.com To request a Kindness Crate drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Larry Richert Unfiltered podcast https://lnns.co...
2021-11-06
1h 01
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Mini Episode: Announcing FACEBOOK LIVE this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7th at 1:00pm
Facebook Live: On the Water! Tressa will be cruising our rivers with folks from ALLEGHENY CLEANWAYS, on board their boat, the Rachel Carson, to learn more about their Tireless Project. https://www.alleghenycleanways.org/about-us.html
2021-10-04
02 min
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Ep. 29 THE UNQUALIFIED THERAPISTS PODCAST, A Listener’s Favorite Pittsburgher, A Personal 9/11/01 Story of Selflessness and NTN: White Hall or Larimer?
One of our listeners tells us about one of her favorite Pittsburghers, Tressa shares a personal story about a friend’s ultimate act of selflessness on 9/11/01, and an awesome chat with Amy Baumgardner and Sarah Simone, hosts of the Unqualified Therapists podcast. www.unqualifiedtherapists.com IG: @unqualifiedtherapists If you or someone you know is in crisis, there is help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call: 1-800-273-TALK Text: Text HELLO to 741741 Have a story of kindness, generosity or inspiration to share? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com
2021-09-12
52 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 28 SOJOURNER HOUSE, Pleasant Hills Kindness, and NTN: Garfield or Pleasant Hills?
We've got a listener's story from her local Aldi, Tressa's story about connecting over her mom's spaghetti sauce, and a terrific conversation with De'netta Benjamin-Miller, Executive Director of Sojourner House. And Don returns to Name That Neighborhood. www.sojournerhousepa.org For help or to learn more: (412) 441-7783 Have a story of kindness to share? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com
2021-08-30
40 min
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Ep. 26 OUR 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! A Chat With Karen Cordaro - Founder of Act One Theatre School, Gratitude for Volunteers, and Catching Up with Past Guests. NTN: Canonsburg or Richland Twp?
It’s our 1-Year Anniversary! In celebration, we check in with organizations we’ve featured this year. Tressa also chats with someone who has had a huge part in making her life, and the lives of others, better: Karen Cordaro, Founder of Act One Theatre School. And find out if Don can keep his recent perfect record going on Name That Neighborhood. www.whenshethrives.org www.westviewhub.org www.sockswithamission.org https://www.actonetheatreschool.com/ Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com
2021-07-30
54 min
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Ep. 24 MULTIPLYING GOOD, ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS, Your Family Stories & NTN: West Mifflin or Warrendale?
In our Yinzer Spotlight, we feature the Pittsburgh chapter of Multiplying Good, a phenomenal organization that unleashes potential in youth through service and partners with organizations and corporations to recognize excellence in service. Also, with July 4th just around the corner, Tressa chats all things Zambelli Fireworks with Chairman of the Board, Dr. George Zambelli, Jr. Also, your oft-told family stories and another round of Name That Neighborhood. MULTIPLYING GOOD pittsburgh.multiplyinggood.org https://bit.ly/walk4good Jodi Klebick, Executive Director Instagram: @pittsburgh4good THE FIRST FAMILY OF FIREWORKS Zambellifireworks.com https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2021/06/28/watch-live-2021-ford-fireworks-show/ ...
2021-07-03
1h 05
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Grandma Baker - The Dark Hours
LAUGH YOURSELF TO DEATH MY PRETTIES www.tressagraves.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tressa-graves/message
2021-06-10
24 min
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Who's that girl?
Who I am --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tressa-graves/message
2021-05-25
00 min
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The Dark Hours with Dave Baker
Dave Baker as Dr.Death This episode is also available as a blog post: http://tressagraves.com/2021/04/16/the-dark-hours-with-dave-baker/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tressa-graves/message
2021-05-22
00 min
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Snuff
The games have just started with Tressa Graves new series 'Tales from the Graves! SNUFF Staring Sam Hamilton as Noah Rodgers Dave Baker as Tam Jenkins Written, Directed and Produced by Tressa Graves
2021-04-29
02 min
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Blackwater of Cassadaga
The legend of Cassadaga reveals itself in this suspense filled scary as hell ride. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tressa-graves/message
2021-04-21
23 min
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The Ridge
A woman's escape doesn't go as planned as the 'Thing' keeps finding her. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tressa-graves/message
2021-04-21
09 min
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Sociopath Director’s cut
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://tressagraves.com/2021/04/20/sociopath-directors-cut/ https://tressagraves.com/sociopath-inspired-by-actual-events/ SOCIOPATH THE SHORT FILM INSPIRED BY ACTUAL EVENTS Tressa Graves walks you through some of the most terrifying experiences she had lived. Sex & Nudity A possible Rape scene is questioned. We see the actress taking a shower no nudity is visible A woman lays on the carpet in a bra and panties We see a woman walk to the shower wearing thongs Violence...
2021-04-20
29 min
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Ep. 16 THE FAMILY HOUSE, VolunTOTS, and a tribute to Tressa’s mom
Chats with Jennifer March from The Family House and Cami Teacoach from VolunTOTS, and a tribute to Tressa’s mom, who passed away on March 7, 2021. www.familyhouse.org Instagram: familyhousepgh Voluntotspgh@gmail.com Instagram: voluntotspgh Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com
2021-03-13
50 min
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Quarantine S2E3 The Lovie Dovie - The Betrayal
The saga continues with Tony Burks, who has struggled with his thoughts as he tries to keep his dwindling audience from losing all hope from the ever menacing, virus “Dr. Death.” Angela, his estranged wife, continues to show affection, but what is behind her true intentions are unclear as Tony struggles with his emotions. Drax, the menacing foe, continues to distract Tony’s audience with his rhetoric, and the strange Dr. Acola, who Tony believes is a quack has left Tony’s mind spinning out of control with his claim that he, Dr. Acola has discovered a cure. Now Tony rec...
2021-03-07
14 min
Official Tressa Graves
Quarantine S2E2
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
11 min
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Quarantine S2E1
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
06 min
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Quarantine S2E1 Opening
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
01 min
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The Ridge Teaser
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
00 min
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The Ridge Part Ten
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
00 min
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The Ridge Part Nine
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
00 min
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The Ridge Part Eight
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
04 min
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The Ridge Part Seven
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
00 min
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The Ridge Part Six
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
00 min
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The Ridge Part Five
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
00 min
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The Ridge Part Four
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
01 min
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The Ridge Part Three
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
00 min
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The Ridge Part Two
www.tressagraves.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is...
2021-03-04
00 min
Official Tressa Graves
The Ridge Part One
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr7 www.tressagraves.com Writer/Screenplay/ Assistant Director Tressa Graves is an American novelist known for her work in the genre of horror and psychological thrillers, as well as true crime. Her novels and short stories include: The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga Tressa has now cut her teeth as a screenwriter, director and producer. There are three short films in post-production, with the first to be released is, 'Sociopath' which...
2021-03-04
00 min
Official Tressa Graves
The Ridge - Promo
https://tressagraves.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11257853/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr7 Story/Screenplay/ Assistant Director/ Actress/ Author Tressa Graves is an American novelist known primarily for her work in the genre of Horror and Psychological Thrillers as well as True Crime. Her novels include, The Sawgrass Footpath The Stalking Monster an eight part series (inspire by actual events) Lady in the Backyard Dream Friend Blackwater of Cassadaga With also a sizeable backlog portfolio of yet to be released stories. Tressa’s mind is always at work, formulating new stories on...
2021-03-04
00 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 9 Your Favorite Holiday Memories, A Glover Tradition and Name That Neighborhood Continues
Episode 9 features listeners’ favorite holiday memories and Tressa chats with her cousin, Mike, about one of their family's Thanksgiving traditions. If you have a story of kindness, generosity or gratitude to share, please send us an email: yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com Artwork by Mike Rubino
2020-11-30
29 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 8 THE NORTHSIDE HOLIDAY MARKET & “MARES & KAPS” (a new web series)
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. Could have been a friend, a colleague, even a stranger...It can be a story that changed the course of their life or simply the course of their day. Episode 8 features the Northside Holiday Market, which supports local artists, and the new Pittsburgh-based web series, MARES & KAPS. http://www.pittsburghnorthside.com/ https://www.maresnkaps.com/ Yinz* Are Good celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kind...
2020-11-17
47 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 5 THE PITT PANDEMIC SERVICE INITIATIVE, “OFF THE RECORD”, & A Quick Visit
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories of times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times. This episode features the Pitt Pandemic Service Initiative and Off The Record 2.0 Off the Record 2.0 Show & Food Bank Donation info: This virtual event is free. Premieres 8 p.m. Oct. 8, 2020 on Facebook and YouTube and will remain available for online viewing and donating Facebook , Instagram & Twitter: @Of...
2020-10-02
32 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 4 Your Stories: A Job Well Done and A Mother’s Love
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories of times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these uncertain times. If you have a story to share, please send us an email: yinzaregood@gmail.com *Yinz = Pittsburgh‘s version of Y’all. Artwork by Mike Rubino
2020-09-18
28 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 3 A Concert, A Walk in the Park and a followup with Cafe on the Corner
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories of times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these uncertain times. If you live in the Pittsburgh area and have a story to share, please give us a call or send us an email: 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com *Yinz = Pittsburgh‘s version of Y’all. Artwork by Mike Rubino
2020-09-05
25 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 2 CAFE ON THE CORNER, COFFEE PASSPORT PGH, and A Gift, A Helping Hand & A New Neighborhood
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories of times when someone changed their lives for the better. This episode also features interviews with LaTeresa and Michael Blackwell of the Northside’s http://cafeonthecornerpgh.org/ and Julie Kahlbaugh of https://coffeepassportpgh.com/ YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these uncertain times. If you have a story to share, please send us an emai...
2020-08-15
41 min
Yinz Are Good
Ep. 1 Your Stories of Thanks: A Film Career, A Family Dinner & An Unexpected Response
YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who are making it happen. Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share personal stories of kindness and gratitude and she also talks with those in the community who are helping others in need. Have a story of kindness or generosity to share? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com *Yinz = Pittsburgh‘s version of Y’all. Artwork by Mike Rubino
2020-07-28
21 min