Dream Loud Podcast

This week on the podcast we sit down with musician and college basketball star Mike Medved to talk about his journey through music and sports, what he learned from both and his philosophy on the purpose of life. This is an episode that you do not want to miss! 

This week on the podcast we (Dan and Ben) sit down to talk "off-the-cuff" about where we've come so far since beginning the podcast. We also venture into the topic regarding the importance of being a life-learner in whatever endeavor you choose in life. We hope that this episode helps encourage you on your journey to follow your dreams!

This week on the podcast we sit down with the assistant coach of the Derry high school volleyball team, Bucky Hull, to get his insights on being a coach and mentor over the past 38 years of his impressive career. After choosing to retire this season, we look back over the past 38 years of involvement that he's had with the volleyball program - everything from playing on the team in its inaugural season, to coaching the team to 2 district championships and 3 state championships. We hope that you're inspired by our conversation with Bucky to leave a legacy doing what you love.

Ben, Dan and returning guest B.C. Steele sit down for an impromptu conversation: commenting on the positives and detriments of social media on business, media and our society.

This episode of the podcast we sit down with Jon Greening, the founder of the Steel City Spartans Facebook group based out of Pittsburgh, PA, to talk about the major role that community plays in helping people to achieve their dreams. We also ask Jon what his motivation was for starting the group and listen to him tell some of the success stories that he's witnessed since it's inception.

On this episode of the podcast we sit down with Brian Cook of Golden Sky Media Company, LLC to talk about his experience in journalism, his passion for telling people's stories and giving back to the community around you! Brian has experience in television, radio, photography, videography, print media and does high level freelance work in all areas. He has formerly appeared on WPXI'S Championship Chase, highlighting the Pittsburgh Steelers. Some of his highest achievements include covering numerous Super Bowls, four United States president's commencement addresses and the Democratic & Republican National Conventions in Philadelphia & Washington D.C. respectively. He continuously gives back to his community as a member of National Association of Black Journalists and resides as president of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation. He is heavily involved with his Alma Mater - Clarion University and was recent a Keynote Speaker at graduation earlier this year.

We continue our interview with Lee Skopp as he shares his journey into videography and experience as a freelancer.

Lee Skopp, photographer and videographer for Lacey Sturm, joins us this week to talk about his experience being to go on the road to do media work. Lee shares his practical tips for delivering a quality product to his clients while maintaining his sense of creativity - no matter what the job is.

After just getting off of tour with Lacey Sturm on her Unstoppable Screams tour, I (Ben) trade places with Dan Scifo as he interviews me about tour life and the experience of traveling the country for the last 6 weeks!

Fresh home from tour, I (Ben) sit down with Nick Kreuter (our drummer on the latest Lacey Sturm tour) to reflect on tour life, our experience playing in the Christian and mainstream markets, and how we go about maintaining honesty and integrity in our music and personal lives. Not all things are as they appear to be as we've both experienced and had interaction with artists that appear dark on the surface wind up being the kindest and most generous individuals we've met. We hope this episode is enlightening as we explore the old adage: Don't judge a book by its cover.