Youngstown Radio Reading Service
Empowering Our Community One Story At A Time
This podcast is dedicated to interviewing people who impact the community in Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and beyond! YRRS is a private, non-profit station broadcasting readings of local newspapers, magazines and best-selling books, along with presenting talk shows and special interest programs to people experiencing visual impairment.
Episodes
32 episodes
Good Community Podcast: Paul Olivier
In Season 2, Episode 4, host Michael Bosela sits down with Paul Olivier, Vice President of Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley.Paul shares insight into his role overseeing pediatric and specialty care across M...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:07
Good Community Podcast: Alex Hertzer
In the latest installment of the Good Community Podcast, host Michael Bosela sits down with Alex Hertzer, Executive Director of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition (MVMC).From workforce development to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:02
Good Community Podcast: Jody Klase
In honor of Disability Pride Month, host Michael Bosela sits down with Jody Klase, CEO of Easterseals of Northeast Ohio, for a powerful conversation about inclusion, impact and collaboration.They dive into:
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:35
Good Community Podcast: Mike McBride
We’re excited to kick off a brand-new season with a very special guest: Mike McBride, former longtime executive director of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries.In this premiere episode, host Michael Bosela sits down ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:43
Good Community Podcast: Roxann Sebest
For our 27th episode, host Michael Bosela wraps up the season with a powerful conversation featuring Roxann Sebest, Vice President of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.Tune in as Roxann shares how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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29:15
Good Community Podcast: Branon Williams
For Episode 26, host Michael Bosela sits down with Branon Williams, marketing consultant for Loud 102.3 Youngstown.Loud 102.3 is Youngstown’s rhythmic contemporary radio station — broadcasting at 102.3 FM — an...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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29:51
Good Community Podcast: Maria Spencer
We’re nearing the end of Season 1 — just two episodes to go after this one — and we’re proud to bring you another meaningful conversation on the Good Community Podcast.This time around, host Michael Bosela sit...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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29:45
Good Community Podcast: Lynnette Forde
Host Michael Bosela sits down with Lynnette Forde, President of the Youngstown Foundation — the largest and oldest grant-making foundation in the Mahoning Valley and one of the largest in Ohio.Tune in to learn more a...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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29:23
Good Community Podcast: Coleman Health Services
In continued recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, host Michael Bosela welcomes Catherine Blankenship and Stacia Erdos from Coleman Health Services — an organization whose mission is to Foster Recovery, Bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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31:15
Good Community Podcast: Dr. Sherri Harper Woods and Troy Woods
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, host Michael Bosela speaks with Dr. Sherri Harper Woods and Troy Woods, founders of Mind, Body, & Soul Asset Development Center.Since 2006, this nonprofit — known...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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28:51
Good Community Podcast: Jelisa Dallas
Michael Bosela sits down with Jelisa Dallas, CEO of Go Brave — a movement born from a deeply personal journey that now inspires others to live boldly and with purpose.Since launching in November 2020, Go Brave has grown int...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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29:49
Good Community Podcast: Terri Peterman
For the 20th episode, host Michael Bosela welcomes Terri Peterman, director of special projects for Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) — an organization changing the game for young people across the state. JOG works with youth who are at ri...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:38
Good Community Podcast: Prince Garuba
For the 19th episode, host Michael Bosela sits down with Prince Garuba, executive director of the Ohio Association of Goodwill Industries. Prince shares his journey to landing the role at such a young age, gives insight into statewide pl...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:20
Good Community Podcast: Lola Simmons
This week, host Michael Bosela sits down with Lola Simmons, Executive Director of Home For Good — a Re-Entry Resource Referral Center providing hands-on support before and after incarceration. 🤝🔗They dive into the vital work of helping i...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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30:36
Good Community Podcast: Community Needs Assessment Report #1
This might just be our most important episode yet. Ron Selak and Brenda Linert from the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber join Carol Holmes-Chambers, Goodwill’s Community Solutions Director, to share an update on the Community...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:08
Good Community Podcast: Jake Ellis
In honor of National Autism Acceptance Month, this week’s episode features Jake Ellis, Community Engagement and Event Coordinator at The Rich Center for Autism.Host Michael Bosela sits down with Jake to talk a...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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29:12
Good Community Podcast: Casey Krell
Our latest Good Community Podcast episode (15th of Season 1) features Casey Krell, president of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.Casey sits down with Michael Bosela to talk about: 💡 Her role...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:54
Good Community Podcast: Jennifer Roller
For our final Women’s History Month episode, Michael Bosela sits down with Jennifer Roller, president of The Wean Foundation.Jennifer shares: 🌟 The foundation’s mission to advance community building i...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:44
Good Community Podcast: Trisha Mossor
We continue our Women’s History Month series with another inspiring guest! This week, Michael Bosela sits down with Trisha Mossor from AIM Transportation Solutions. 🚛✨Trisha shares:🔹 The incredible 30-y...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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28:52
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Good Community Podcast: Leah Sakacs
Our Women’s History Month series continues with another inspiring guest! This week, Michael Bosela sits down with Leah Sakacs, Executive Director of Sight for All United. 👓💙Tune in as they discuss:🔹 The mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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29:46
Good Community Podcast: Aspasia Lyras-Bernacki
March is all about inspiring women, and we’re kicking off our special Women’s History Month series with Aspasia Lyras-Bernacki from Penguin City Brewery! 🍺✨She sits down with host Michael Bosela to talk about:✅ H...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:11
Good Community Podcast: Paige Fortner
For our 10th episode of the Good Community Podcast, host Michael Bosela sits down with Paige Fortner from the Senior Support Action Group (SSAG).SSAG has grown into a powerful coalition of community partners d...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:01
Good Community Podcast: Kathy Gerberry
This time around, host Michael Bosela sits down with the incredible Kathy Gerberry — a true pillar of our community! 💙What hasn’t she done? Kathy is a longtime Goodwill volunteer, a dedicated board member <...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:48
Good Community Podcast: Jordan Taylor
On this edition of Good Community Podcast, host Michael Bosela welcomes Jordan Taylor, Vice President of HWS Baseball, as he kicks off his 25th season with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers! Tune in for an inside look at his journey in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:54
Good Community Podcast: Vince Bevacqua
This week, host Michael Bosela sits down with Vince Bevacqua, owner of Family Tech Connect — a company dedicated to helping seniors and others with limited tech knowledge navigate the digital world. They discuss Vince’s journey, fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:45
