I'll Call You Right Back Podcast
Business & Finance
About
Chad is just a regular guy from Pittsburgh with a podcast focused on real, raw stories. Every week, he sits down with entrepreneurs and creatives to talk about what they do and how they made it to where they are today. Hope yinz enjoy it!
Episodes
- #318 - Making Monsters With Jordan Patton (Deadneck Studios)
After 8 long years, I was finally able to get SPFX artist Jordan Patton in the studio to talk with me about making monsters at Deadneck Studios . 🎃😱 Jordan has spent nearly two decades designing, sculpting, molding, and painting some of…
- #317 Pt. 2 - Traveling Tintype Photographer Joseph Wyman
This week, I sit down with Traveling Tintype Photographer, @JosephWymanPhoto, for Part 2 of one of my favorite conversations I have had to date. Joe stops by and we chat about everything from his 11 years spent in the military to what made…
- #317 Pt. 1 - Traveling Tintype Photographer Joseph Wyman
This week, I sit down with Traveling Tintype Photographer, @JosephWymanPhoto, for one of my favorite conversations I have had to date. Joe stops by and we chat about everything from his 11 years spent in the military to what made him pick…
- #316 - Rust Belt Raps With BBGuns
This week, I sit down with Lazy JP and Barz Blackman of indie hip-hop duo BBGuns to talk about music, their writing process, and their brand new album 'Rust Belt' that is out now everywhere! Hope yinz enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIB…
- #315 - The Read Connolly Christmas Special
Ho Ho Ho boys and girls! Grab some hot cocoa or egg-nog and gather round for a very nostalgic Christmas Special with the one and only, Read Connolly! When Read is not keeping the Christmas spirit alive, you can find him pickin' a banjo or…
- #314 - Honky Tonkin' with Jon Bindley
There's a snake in my boot! 🤠 This week Bindley Hardware Co stops by the studio to talk about writing songs, playing live music, cutting up with Tad Wissel on I Seen Dude , and getting the city dancin' at Honky Tonk ! Yinz better believe…
- #313 - Beyond Bedtime Books
Over the last few years I've completely fell in love with reading and this week I sit down with the owner of my favorite bookshop in the city Beyond Bedtime Books . - Jamie Grassman started selling rare children's books online way before s…
- #312 - Spooky Stories with Author & Historian Thomas White
This week, we're back with more spooky stories from local author and historian Thomas White! Tom stops by the studio for a 2 hour episode packed with his favorite haunted tales surrounding Pittsburgh! We're talking Joe Magarac, missing pla…
- #311 - Appalachia Horror with Coltt Winter Lepley
This week, I am joined by by folk musician and writer, Coltt Winter Lepley to kick off the Halloween season with a bunch of spooky Appalachian Folk stories. From a young age, Coltt has had a passion for history, legends, lore, and the hall…
- #310 - Pittsburgh International Airport
This week I sit down with Pittsburgh International Airport Director of Public Affairs, Bob Kerlik, for a conversation about all the exciting things happening at the brand new Terminal at PIT! A fantastic conversation and a must listen for…
- #309 - Al Torrence (Music Garden Studios / The Allegheny High)
This week, I'm joined by the incredibly talented Al Torrence — a musician who's built his life around the music. - Most days, you'll find Al on the road, playing lead guitar next to Charles Wesley Godwin and the rest of the boys in The All…
- #308 - Glory Daze Motorcycle Show
Glory Daze Motor Cycle Show founder Kurt Diserio stops by the studio this week to talk all about his introduction to motorcycles, how he created one one of the biggest bike shows in the country, everything happening at this years show, and…
- #307 - Grist House Craft Brewery
This week, I sit down with Grist House co-owner Brian Eaton to dive into 11 years of brewing excellence and community impact in the Pittsburgh beer scene. 🍺 Brian shares how he got started with homebrewing, the history behind their iconic…
- #306 - Appalachia Folk With Coltt Winter Lepley
This week, I sit down with Appalachian Folk Singer Coltt Winter Lepley to talk about telling good stories and writing good songs. He stops by the studio and we dive in to where he found his love for music and storytelling, traveling the co…
- #305 - Facilitating Fun With Mike Medved
This week on the podcast, Mike Medved joins me to share his journey from basketball courts to wedding stages. While many know him as a "wedding singer," Mike runs one of the few businesses that provides live music and DJ services—creating…
- #304 - Keystone Artist Connect & The Club Cafe Revival
This week, I sit down with Danielle Mashuda and Maddy Lafferty , the co-founders of Keystone Artist Connect — a full-service resource for artists navigating today's music industry. - With over 24 years of combined experience, Danielle and…
- #303 - The Center for Metal Arts In Johnstown, Pa
This week, I sit down with Center for Metal Arts Executive Director, Patrick Quinn, to talk about his mission in helping preserve the rich steel history in Johnstown, Pa through research and education. As a blacksmith, Pat feels he has a d…
- #302 - Story Time With Woolly Bear Books
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Woolly Bear Books to dive into what it really takes to own and run an independent bookstore. Mike Ploetz has been passionate about reading since childhood, always keeping books close to hi…
- #301 - Forging A Future With Studebaker Metals
This week, I sit down with Michael Studebaker of Studebaker Metals . ⚒️ - Eleven years ago, Michael started crafting jewelry in his parents' basement with little more than a few rusty tools, a dream, and a lot of ambition. - His journey be…
- #300 - 15 Years In The Game With Badamo's Pizza
We made it to the 300TH EPISODE of I'll Call You Right Back Podcast. - This milestone episode deserved a guest who truly embodies the significance of the number, and there's no one more fitting than the big dawg Anthony Badamo of Badamo's…
- #299 - Lou Ickes and the Brillobox X-Files
This week, I sit down with Brillo Box . Luther Cosmo Ickes has been haunting the halls of the legendary Brillo Box for 20 years. Starting off as a door man back in 2005, he has turned this place into one of the best and most unique venues…
- #298 - Dan Rugh of Commonwealth Press Screenprinters
This week, I sit down with Dan Rugh of Commonwealth Press. Commonwealth Press is a AFL/CIO Trade Union Screen Printing Shop that has been working to provide quality printing and design services to the City of Pittsburgh for over 20 years.…
- #297 - Josh Sickels of Rockaway Pizzeria
This week, we're diving into the world of pizza with Josh Sickels, owner of Rockaway Pizzeria. Josh's journey into pizza-making began in 2016, and just one year later, he opened the first Rockaway location in White Oak. Known for his uniqu…
- #296 Pt. 2 - Life On Film With Louie Nice
This week, I'm sitting down for the highly anticipated Part 2 with the one and only Louie Nice to dive into his journey and how he became the artist and photographer he is today. Lou's passion for documenting life through film started in P…
- #296 Pt. 1 - Life On Film With Louie Nice
Winter break is over, and this week, I'm sitting down with the one and only Louie Nice to dive into his journey and how he became the artist and photographer he is today. Lou's passion for documenting life through film started in Pittsburg…
- #295 - Clinton Clegg of The Commonheart
This week, I sit down with The Commonheart founder and frontman Clinton Clegg . Clinton has been a musician all his life. With a mother that is still actively playing the church pipe organ twice a week in her 80's, I think you can say musi…
- #294 - Nate Catanzarite (Charles Wesley Godwin & The Allegheny High)
This week, it is my pleasure to sit down with Tetris addict and bass player Nate Catanzarite ! Nate is a great musician who currently takes residence in Charles Wesley Godwin 's band The Allegheny High . I started following Nate after he s…
- #293 Pt. 2 - Mikey & Bob (96.1KISS Morning Freakshow)
This week, it is my honor to welcome two Pittsburgh Icons into ICYRB Studios. Mikey & Bob have been radio show hosts in Pittsburgh for a long time. They have been running the 96.1KISS Morning Freakshow for over TWO DECADES. Every morning,…
- #293 Pt. 1 - Mikey & Bob (96.1KISS Morning Freakshow)
This week, it is my honor to welcome two Pittsburgh Icons into ICYRB Studios. Mikey & Bob have been radio show hosts in Pittsburgh for a long time. They have been running the 96.1KISS Morning Freakshow for over TWO DECADES. Every morning,…
- #292 - Gettin Dahn With Joe Long
This week, I sit down with the man of the hour! Joe Long is an artist and content creator, most known for his presence on tiktok. (@joelongtok) Yinz probably know him from the iconic "Don & Deb" videos that have been popping up on all of o…
- #291 - An Opportunity For Small Businesses
This week, we have a short episode going over some of the changes I am making to the podcast. I am opening up ad, sponsorship, and 'Skip The Line' Packages. It is time to kick it into a different gear in 2025. If yinz want to market your p…
- #290 Pt. 2 - The Odd Pittsburgh Halloween Special
This week, it is my honor to welcome back Odd Pittsburgh for a very long awaited PART 2 of the very spooky 2 PART HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! - John Schalcosky is a self appointed historian and one of the most invaluable resources to the City of Pi…
- #290 Pt. 1 - The Odd Pittsburgh Halloween Special
This week, it is my honor to welcome back Odd Pittsburgh for a very long and spooky 2 PART HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! - John Schalcosky is a self appointed historian and one of the most invaluable resources to the City of Pittsburgh. For more than…
- #289 - Spooky Spencer Dillman Of Hundred Acres Manor
This week, I sit down with one of the spookiest ones around town, Spencer Dillman. I met Spencer back in 2020, when I reached out to Hundred Acres Manor to see about interviewing someone from the Haunt! At that time, Spencer was a scare ac…
- #288 - Poems And Positivity With Rachel Ann Bovier
This week, I have the honor of crossing another name off my list of Pittsburgh Icons. Rachel Ann Bovier is a writer, artist, musician, performer, poetess, and more. You know her from her famous billboards on Bigelow Blvd and her poems on t…
- #287 - From Merch to Member with Amico Demuzio | Steel Guitar & Banjo Picker
This week, I sit down with the one and only Amico Demuzio . Amico is a steel guitar pickin, banjo strummin, guitar playin son of a gun from Beaver County! He has been playing music since he could walk and, currently, Amico is one of the am…
- #286 - Hellbender Vinyl Record Pressing Plant
This week, I sit down with Jeff Betten to talk about Pittsburgh's newest (and only) Custom Vinyl Record Processing Plant. Hellbender Vinyl is located in Lawrenceville. They opened their doors at the end of 2022 and started filling orders a…
- #285 - Mike Potoczny & the search for TBA Bike Park
This week, I sit down with life long rider and bicycle advocate Michael Potoczny to talk all about living a life on two wheels. Most of yinz know Mike from The Wheel Mill and seeing him at Bike PGH events around the city. Mike is an educat…
- #284 - Hart Johnson & the Piper's Pub Revival
This week, I sit down with Hart Johnson. Hart is a beer aficionado, clean tap line enthusiast, and the GM of the Southside of Pittsburgh's very own Piper's Pub. Piper's is a pub that specializes in great food, great drink, and football. Th…
- #283 - Glory Daze Motorcycle Show
This week, I sit down with Glory Daze Motorcycle Show founder Kurt Diserio to talk all about his introduction to motorcycles, starting Pittsburgh Moto, and what goes into making Glory Daze Motorcycle Show happen! Hope yinz enjoy it. - Yinz…
- #282 - Carson St Deli: A Southside Staple
This week, I sit down with Austin Vanasdale who owns and operates the delicious Xarson St Deli & Craft Beer Bar located in the Southside of the Pittsburgh! I have been a patron of The Deli for almost a decade now. When I worked on the Sout…
- #281 - Beers, Wings, and Bikes - A Cottle Built Event
This week, I sit down with Mike Cottle at the Allegheny Commans Garden to talk about Beers, Wings, Bicycle Maintence, and the Cottle Built Pop Up happening July 7th. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and sup…
- #280 - Quick Field Trip Debrief With My Wife
This week, I sit down with my wife Antonette for a quick debrief conversation about the very first Playing Hookie event! On Monday, I took a group of adults for a all inclusive day trip to tour Laurel Caverns. The field trip included a cof…
- #279 Pt 2 - Rishi Bahl | Eternal Boy & Four Chord Music Festival
PART 2 OUT NOW! After four years, I finally sit down with the Rishi Bahl ! Rishi Bahl is a "doctor," musician, animal advocate, promoter, and more! For the last 20 years, Rishi has been the front man in a band called Eternal Boy . (Formall…
- #279 Pt 1 - Rishi Bahl | Eternal Boy & Four Chord Music Festival
After four years, I finally sit down with the Rishi Bahl ! Rishi Bahl is a "doctor," musician, animal advocate, promoter, and more! For the last 20 years, Rishi has been the front man in a band called Eternal Boy . (Formally known as 'The…
- #278 - Writing Books and Tattooing With Erin Hosfield
This week, I sit down with the very talented Erin Hosfield . Erin is an amateur herbalist, artist, tattooist, and newly published author. I first became aware of Erin through her tattoo work on mutual friends. She has been a resident at th…
- #277 - Ben Bartilson of Yoli's Cucina & Catering
This week, I sit down with my brother Ben Bartilson of Yoli's Cucina and Yoli' s Catering . Ben Bartilson is a dad, husband, chef, and all around great human being. Ben owns an incredible Italian restaurant in Jefferson Hills called Yoli's…
- #276 - Janet Loughran of @Chef.Life.Hacks
This week, we're back in the kitchen with @chef.life.hacks! Janet Loughran is a wife, mom, chef, content creator, and more. You've probably seen her pop up on your Instagram and TikTok, teaching you some tricks of the trade or how to make…
- #275 - Serving Up The City With PGH Dumplingz
This week, I sit down with chef and owner of the very delicious PGH Dumplingz ! Eric White is a man who's been finding his way around kitchens for over a decade. He has spent years working at every level of the food industry at every diffe…
- #274 - In The Kitchen With Dagny's Eatery
This week, I sit down with the one woman show that is Dagny's Eatery . Dagny Como is a single mother who got tired of working a corporate banking job and decided to change her life and take control. Dagny's Eatery is an amazing little spot…