Erie Shriners Cycle Corps & Author RJ Messenger: Brian Brinkle/RJ Messenger - Jun. 5, 2026

Demarion Bass Fishing Enterprises & Stephanie Montgomery, REALTOR: Destin Demarion & Stephanie Montgomery - Jun. 26, 2026

In the first half of our show, Dr. Platz spoke with Destin Demarion, owner of Demarion Bass Fishing Enterprises LLC. Through his work, Destin combines competitive fishing, education, outdoor recreation, and entrepreneurship, helping anglers of all experience levels improve their skills and enjoy the sport. We then learned the story of Stephanie Montgomery, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Select and one of Erie’s most recognized real estate professionals. Stephanie has built a reputation not only for helping clients buy and sell homes, but for her deep commitment to relationships, community engagement, and helping people connect with all that Erie has to offer.

Erie Restaurant Video Reviews & Community Blood Bank: Megan Solensky - Jun. 19, 2026

On this episode Dr. Platz was joined by Megan Solensky, who many listeners may know from her increasingly popular restaurant review videos on Facebook. Through her videos, Megan has been shining a spotlight on locally owned restaurants, hidden gems, longtime favorites, and the people behind them. She is also the Community Relations Specialist of the Community Blood Bank, so she discussed ways to participate to boost the local blood supply.

It's All in Erie & Avanti's Restaurant: Mark Jeanneret & Jasmine Almeida - Jun. 12, 2026

Joining us in our first half of the show was Mark Jeanneret, President and CEO of VisitErie. VisitErie recently partnered with Erie Apparel to launch its very first merchandise collection, called “It’s All in Erie.” In segment two, Jasmine Almeida is back with an exciting new venture — one that involves a beloved Erie institution. Jasmine is the new owner of Avanti’s Restaurant, a name that has been part of Erie’s dining scene for generations.

Erie Shriners Cycle Corps & Author RJ Messenger: Brian Brinkle/RJ Messenger - Jun. 5, 2026

Joining us first in this episode was Bryan Brinkle of the Erie Shriners Cycle Corps, part of the Zem Zem Shriners organization here in Erie. The Cycle Corps has a long history of participating in parades, community events, fundraising efforts, and supporting the mission of Shriners Children's Erie. In our second half of the show, . We were joined by RJ Messenger, an Erie entrepreneur, speaker, and business leader whose journey has taken him from building Iron Empire Clothing to becoming part of the national spotlight through Discovery Channel’s Undercover Billionaire and the launch of Underdog BBQ right here in Erie. Today, RJ is adding another chapter to his story with the release of his new book, From Basement to Balcony.

Jake Rouch Show & StayX: Jake Rouch/Yash Kasini & Yashash Kasini - May 29, 2026

On this episode Dr. Platz welcomed Jake Rouch, Vice President of Development for Passport Reality and host of The Jake Rouch Show podcast. Jake has spent more than 30 years working with businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community leaders to help Erie evolve and grow. In our second half, we were joined by Yash Kasini and Yashash Kasini, founders of StayX. StayX, Inc. is an AI software company on a mission to empower small businesses and professional services, believing that small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and they deserve the same caliber of AI tools that big enterprises have access to.