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.

Pittsburgh Tea Shop

Ep. 42 Communi-tea & collaboration, Danielle Spinola/Tupelo Honey Teas

By Stephanie Brea / August 25, 2020

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.

Jalsa by Veda

Ep. 41 – Blending Spices and Stories with Jalsa by Veda

By Stephanie Brea / August 18, 2020

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

By Stephanie Brea / August 11, 2020

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 

By Stephanie Brea / August 4, 2020

The woman behind the popular series Sad Animal Facts has an upcoming audiobook memoir available August 13

Leona's Ice Cream

Ep. 38 I scream, you scream, we all scream for Leona’s Ice Cream

By Stephanie Brea / July 28, 2020

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

By Stephanie Brea / July 21, 2020

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.

Pittsburgh Suffrage

Ep. 35 The PGH Suffrage Centennial Committee celebrates our voting history

By Stephanie Brea / July 7, 2020

It’s been 100 years since women received the right to vote; in this episode, we learn about some notable Pittsburgh history.

Hello Neighbor Pittsburgh

Ep. 31 – Hello Neighbor supports recently resettled refugees in Pittsburgh

By Stephanie Brea / June 9, 2020

Won’t you meet your neighbors? Hello Neighbor provides the opportunity to mentor recently resettled refugees in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh summer podcast

Podcasts for your Fourth of July weekend

By Stephanie Brea / June 6, 2020

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.

Shadyside Nursery

Ep. 33 Natasha Brittain of Shadyside Nursery will help you flex your green thumb

By Stephanie Brea / June 6, 2020

Ep. 33 Natasha Brittain of Shadyside Nursery will help you flex your green thumb.