Stephanie Brea
Stephanie has been organizing events since 1998, starting with a series of motorcycle rides through the Arizona desert to support her father’s business. She’s probably crossed your name off a presale ticket list or served you a beer somewhere around town.
An undergrad degree in poetry means she has lots of unpractical knowledge about iambic pentameter, while a brief stint as a copy editor for Alternative Press taught her that twenty one pilots is stylized in all lowercase letters.
Wanna throw a party in a vacant parking lot? She’s interested.
At the onset of COVID-19, Stephanie took on the role of podcast producer for The Slaw. She’s pretty familiar with a microphone, thanks to that aforementioned poetry degree, and she’s got the wherewithal to ask Epicast Studios for help. She listens to too many true crime podcasts, and currently records from her bedroom.
If you know of someone who would be the perfect podcast guest, send her an email.
Ep. 42 Communi-tea & collaboration, Danielle Spinola/Tupelo Honey Teas
In addition to her regular specialty blends and her collaborations with local breweries and distilleries, the Pittsburgh tea shop owner is currently foraging and blending teas for the preservation of Girty’s Woods.
Ep. 41 – Blending Spices and Stories with Jalsa by Veda
Meet Veda Sankaran whose personal cooking philosophy combines her Indian heritage and her Western PA upbringing.
Ep. 40 Meet Shequaya Bailey, president of the Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club
Named for Black cyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor, this nonprofit wants to make sure all Pittsburghers recognize the joy and health benefits of bicycling
Ep. 39 Meet author and illustrator Brooke Barker
The woman behind the popular series Sad Animal Facts has an upcoming audiobook memoir available August 13
Ep. 38 I scream, you scream, we all scream for Leona’s Ice Cream
In honor of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, we get the inside scoop on this beloved local company from Leona’s Ice Cream co-owner Katie Heldstab.
Ep. 37 Historian Charles Succop brings Pittsburgh history to Instagram
Meet Charles Succop, a local historian who features lots of Pittsburgh history on his three Instagram accounts: @pghthenandnow, @pittsburghistory (the H is deliberately missing) and @hiddenhousespgh.
Ep. 35 The PGH Suffrage Centennial Committee celebrates our voting history
It’s been 100 years since women received the right to vote; in this episode, we learn about some notable Pittsburgh history.
Ep. 31 – Hello Neighbor supports recently resettled refugees in Pittsburgh
Won’t you meet your neighbors? Hello Neighbor provides the opportunity to mentor recently resettled refugees in Pittsburgh.
Podcasts for your Fourth of July weekend
We’re headed into another long weekend, so here’s some podcast episodes you might have missed. Press play for interviews about getting outdoors, enjoying your backyard, and exploring our city.
Ep. 33 Natasha Brittain of Shadyside Nursery will help you flex your green thumb
Ep. 33 Natasha Brittain of Shadyside Nursery will help you flex your green thumb.