Mike and Nick sit with people from around Long Island and find what makes em tick
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A podcast of conversations with some not so average 20-something year olds. We talk about their passions, projects, and pursuits. We learn about what makes them tick. So far, we’ve had guests ranging from Nick Bastian, who made his own major in college and is now a full time pastor; to LJ Troilo, who’s been running his own business since elementary school, and left a full ride in college to pursue a startup full time.
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Every number tells a story. The problem is that for most people, your finances are an overwhelming, over-complicated mystery that you’ve just never had the time or the energy to unpack. I’m here to help you with that. Hi. I’m Jason Andrew – chartered accountant, business owner and financial voyeurist – and this is Stark Naked Numbers. It’s the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing and wealth creation to help you become a better entrepreneur and a better investor, and ul ...
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Carla Penn-Kahn: Tactical tips for scaling to peak profitability
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Building a successful ecommerce or SaaS business is no small feat – it requires grit, determination, and a strategic mindset. But once you’ve scaled your business, how do you maximise profitability and maintain that upward growth trajectory? G’day, Jason Andrew here, and you’re listening to Stark Naked Numbers. This episode is for all the ecommerce…
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Simon Plummer: Mastering operational excellence and small business acquisitions
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Ever received a cold email that actually made an impact? Today’s guest did just that. Hi, Jason Andrew here, and this is Stark Naked Numbers – the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing, and wealth creation to help you become a better entrepreneur and investor, and ultimately build your net worth. Today, I’m joined live in the …
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Mark Denning: Secrets to Success in Home Services
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Hey, it’s Jason Andrew here. Today, I'm joined live in the studio by Mark Denning. He’s the owner and managing director of Fallon Solutions, a Brisbane-based home services business that provides trade services to customers in South East Queensland. I actually used their services myself, and let me tell you, it was one of the best customer experienc…
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From $400 to $40 million: Nick Bell’s agency playbook
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Ever wondered what it’s like to run a high-octane digital agency? If you’re knee-deep in the digital marketing world, you’re gonna dig this chat. Hey there, Jason Andrew here, and you’re listening to Stark Naked Numbers – the podcast that’s about stripping down the numbers behind business, investing, and wealth creation to help you become a better …
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Simon Cook: Business Valuations 101
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Back in my corporate finance days, I was knee-deep in valuations and financial due diligence for small businesses. I always joked with my boss at the time that it was the easiest job ever. Just figure out the profit, or what we finance folks call the normalised EBITDA, and then you multiply it by three. But why three times? Why not two or even ten?…
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Nikita Gossain: What happens after you buy a business?
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We’ve talked about how to buy a business – but have you ever wondered what the first three to six months should look like for someone who’s just bought one? Hi. Jason Andrew here, and you’re listening to Stark Naked Numbers – the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing, and wealth creation to help you become a better entrepreneu…
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Dan Norris: Back on his grind
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They say you should never meet your heroes, but that’s probably because they never met Dan Norris. Dan’s a serial entrepreneur, an award-winning content marketer, a best-selling author, and a genuine hero of mine. On this episode of the Stark Naked Numbers podcast, Dan tells us about how he developed his transparent approach to content marketing, w…
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Dr Glen Richards: The Business of Roll-Ups
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This episode is all about roll-ups – and we’re not talking about the fruit snacks you had in your lunch box as a kid. No, we’re talking about rolling up SMBs. You know the playbook: Buy a bunch of small businesses, whack them together, take it public and make a tonne of money. I’ve been feeling the itch to do some rolling up myself. And this pod, I…
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Tobi Pearce: Sweat, Success & Self-Improvement
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Today I’m joined live in the studio by Tobi Pearce, the brilliant mind behind the hugely popular Sweat fitness app. Tobi's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He bootstrapped Sweat to a peak of $100 million in annual revenue and eventually orchestrated a jaw-dropping $400 million sale. I’m Jason Andrew, and this is Stark Naked Numbers. It’s the…
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Mike Boyd: Preserving family wealth across generations
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We often hear stories about entrepreneurs making money, but how do you preserve it or more importantly, ensure your kids don’t waste it? As a parent, how do you ensure you don’t raise soft, entitled brats? Multi-generational wealth doesn’t just happen – and nobody knows more about how to keep your money in the family than today’s guest. I’m Jason A…
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How much should you pay yourself as a small business owner or CEO?
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If you’re a small business owner, a founder, or a CEO, there’s one big question I’m sure has echoed in your mind – ”How much should I pay myself?” It’s a delicate balance between personal income and business growth. I’m Jason Andrew – chartered accountant, business owner, and yes, a financial voyeur – and you’re listening to Stark Naked Numbers. It…
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Ready, Set, Acquire: How to buy a business
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Have you ever wondered how the magic of buying a business actually happens? I’m Jason Andrew, and this is Stark Naked Numbers. It’s the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing and wealth creation to help you become a better entrepreneur and a better investor, and ultimately build your net worth. In this episode, I unravel the st…
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Alex Ghiculescu: Bootstrapping a SaaS company to 8-figures of revenue
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To bootstrap or not to bootstrap – that is the question. Is it better to build a business from the ground up without any outside funding, or to take the sweet venture capitalist money and run? I’m Jason Andrew, and this is Stark Naked Numbers. It’s the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing and wealth creation to help you becom…
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Insert coin: Why I almost bought a vending machine business
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Hope you’ve got some loose change handy, because it’s time to find out what it takes to run a successful vending machine business. I’m Jason Andrew, and this is Stark Naked Numbers. It’s the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing and wealth creation to help you become a better entrepreneur and a better investor, and ultimately …
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Pete Seligman: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
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It’s an unpopular opinion, but I believe more people should buy a business instead of starting from scratch. I’m Jason Andrew, and this is Stark Naked Numbers. It’s the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing and wealth creation to help you become a better entrepreneur and a better investor, and ultimately build your net worth. …
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Rowan Grant: How venture capital funds make money
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Have you ever wondered how venture capital funds make money – and what it takes to start one? I’m Jason Andrew, and welcome to Stark Naked Numbers. It’s the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing and wealth creation to help you become a better entrepreneur and a better investor, and ultimately build your net worth. In this firs…
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TEASER: Introducing Stark Naked Numbers with Jason Andrew
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Introducing Stark Naked Numbers: The podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing and wealth creation Every number tells a story. The problem is that for most people, your finances are an overwhelming, over-complicated mystery that you’ve just never had the time or the energy to unpack. I’m here to help you with that. Hi. I’m Jason A…
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#31 From broke bartenders to restauranteurs: The Tap Room story
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The guys sit with James Bonanno, a Blue Point native, who shares how he and his business partner David Johnson went from dead broke to running five-plus restaurant/bars on Long Island.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#30 From Mt. Sinai to the World Series with Dana Cavalea
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Mount Sinai's Dana Cavalea discusses his journey from being a lifelong Yankees fan to winning World Series with the team as a strength and condition coach in 2009. He also talks about his new book and shares some great life lessons and business wisdom.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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Long Island singer Fred Maloney, AKA the Human iPod, knows between 2,000 to 3,000 songs. And because of his audiographic memory, it only takes him minutes to learn new songs. In this episode — which was taped at Destination Unknown Beer Company in Bay Shore — the Human iPod talks about his nickname, performs music ranging from artists such as Andre…
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#28 Talking Marcus Stroman, Eddie Trap and a little wiffel ball with Anthony Frascogna
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After being a baseball coach for 19-plus years at Patchogue-Medford High School, Anthony Frascogna has become a staple in the community. Frascogna joins The 495 Podcast to talk about his time as a coach, the news of his former player Marcus Stroman being traded New York Mets recently, as well as his band Eddie Trap. The episode, recorded at Patchog…
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#27 L.I.'s Jake Carlock's journey to the New York Giants
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Long Island's Jake Carlock has turned his dream into a reality. Following the 2019 NFL Draft, the Babylon native signed with his childhood favorite team, the New York Giants. Carlock, who plays linebacker and long snapper, is now in the midst of fighting for a roster spot for the 2019-20 regular season. "I never really thought I'd be in the positio…
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#7: Dani Marks | Soccer Player, Student - Athlete
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The captain of the Penn State men’s varsity soccer team for three years, Dani Marks is a role model in our community, highly regarded by both his peers and teammates. When I mentioned to a few of my friends that we would be chatting, I was met with nothing but overwhelmingly positive comments. (pause) In our short one hour conversation, Dani struck…
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#6: LJ Troilo | College Dropout, Entrepreneur
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After being a stellar student in high school, LJ Troilo received a full scholarship to attend Temple University in Philadelphia. This would be a dream come true for most; but for LJ, going to college felt like a setback from his projects and goals. So after just one semester, he dropped out to focus on his entrepreneurial ventures. While this decis…
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With four breweries, Bay Shore has become a destination for great beer on Long Island. Last month, we rounded up the people behind the local breweries Great South Bay Brewery, Brewers Collective Beer Company, and the soon-to-be-opened HopWin's Brewery, for a fun-filled episode. A representative from Bay Shore's fourth brewery, Destination Unknown B…
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#5 Sabrina Knott | Feminism and Women in the Workplace
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The impetus for activism can be a negative experience, or a positive one. For Sabrina Knott, it all started when she joined RAM Squad, a hip hop dance group at Penn State. Today, she uses the mediums of social media to spread messages for equality and empowerment. She posts regularly on issues in communities that are underrepresented, such as: LGBT…
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#25 Meet the North Fork Doughnut Company
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The North Fork Doughnut Company, known by many as NoFoDoCo, was founded by lovebirds Jimmy Lyons and Kelly Briguccia in June 2018. The two, who first met at a Dunkin Donuts in Port Jeff, decided years later to combine their passion for cooking and baking to create their hit doughnut shop in Mattituck. In this episode, you'll learn all about the dou…
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#4: Alex Bourcier | Providing Healthcare to Those in Need
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Born and attending high school in France, Alex Bourcier was struggling to find motivation in the subjects he was learning. So Alex decided to come to the United States for a year as an exchange student. One thing that immediately shocked him after arriving, was just how difficult and expensive it was to receive healthcare here compared to France. A…
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#24 The Skoolie Experience on L.I.
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Apt.84 is a 2001 school bus turned into a beach house on wheels. For the uninitiated, when a school bus is converted into a tiny home it is known as a Skoolie. It took over six months for the Lindenhurst team, consisting of builder Jose Rivera and designer Catherine Ovejas, to finish the transformation. Listen to all the fun and creative things the…
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#3: Brendan Bernicker | Criminal Justice Changemaker
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A lot of us have discussions about the critical issues in the United States, whether it be healthcare, education, etc. Yet most of the time, it’s just talk. Brendan Bernicker is one of the few who are actually taking action, dedicating his career to reform our country’s criminal justice system. Brendan is currently pursuing masters and bachelors de…
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#23 Bellport's Jordan Gowins readies for NFL
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Lifelong Bellport resident Jordan Gowins is laser-focused on making it to the NFL. After a successful career at Stony Brook University, the 6-0, 240 running back has trained non-stop for his NFL Pro Day. In this episode, Gowins talks about his football journey, what it was like living in a low-income community, and how he wants to inspire and help …
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#2: Nick Bastian | Full Time Pastor @ 22 Years Old
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From reading the bible cover to cover at eight years old to attending church most Sundays, faith was always a consistent part of Nick’s upbringing, albeit it wasn’t a priority. It wasn’t until meeting a classmate with mutual music taste for the Christian rapper LeCrae that started him down the path to where he is today. Since then, Nick took a gap …
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#1 : Michael Miller | Student, Entrepreneur
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Raising over $30000 in high school to fund clean water wells for Thirst Project, Michael Miller is a budding entrepreneur and go-getter. We chat about fundraising, Swaziland, Chick-Fil-A, and almost burning down a hotel! Reach out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmiller-/
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#22 In the ring with Vargas Boxing
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With the help of his dad, Bellport's Alex Vargas went from boxing at 7 years old to sporting a perfect 3-0 professional record. Both Alex and his father Mike joined The 495 to talk about Alex's journey, as well as the boxing program they host in Patchogue at Finest Fitness.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#21 Learn about Blue Point oysters with Tall Mutha Shucka
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Sayville resident Keenan Boyle is best known as Tall Mutha Shucka. The 6-foot-7 oyster farmer talks about Blue Point oysters, his band Soundswell, and his time as a Naked Cowboy in Times Square.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#20 Meet the team behind GreaterMoriches.com
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Learn all about Greater Long Island Media Group's newest site, GreaterMoriches.com, and its executive editors, husband and wife team Carl and Angela Corry.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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This show features Andrew Preston, founder of Local to Locals, and Joe Abruzzo of W A Meadwerks. Local to Locals is a new certification company that tells consumers which businesses are locally owned and operated. Among the brand's participants is Abruzzo, who founded his meadery in Lindenhurst earlier this year. "When your support this logo, or su…
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#18 Everything you need to know about L.I. Weddings
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There is a lot that goes into planning a wedding, especially on Long Island. To make things easier, The495 invited longtime vendors DJ Phil Vollaro from After Hours Entertainment, Benny Migliorino of Benny Migs Photo, and Dusti Napolitano of Fire Monkey Hair Design to talk about the experience. These pros, who have decades of experience combined be…
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#17 The revitalization of Lindenhurst
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We visit the newly opened Restoration Kitchen and Cocktails, where hosts Mike White and Nick Esposito learn more about the ongoing revitalization of downtown Lindenhurst. The show’s two special guests included the not-for-profit restaurant’s owner, Billy Miller, and village Trustee RJ Renna, who’s also a Lindenhurst chamber vice president and Busin…
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#16 Joking around with Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling
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The495 Podcast hit the road for Episode 16, where hosts Mike White and Nick Esposito chatted with Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, formerly the head writer of The Howard Stern Show. Martling, who still performs standup across the island and beyond, has been doing comedy since the 1970s, and is a life-long Long Islander now living in Bayville. He rec…
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#15 Wedding Crashers is a real thing
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Phil Vollaro is the owner of After Hours Entertainment, a Long Island-based DJ company that performs at 500 weddings a year. In this hilarious conversation, Vollaro–who has owned his company since 1996– shares with Mike and Nick his hilarious stories of what he has seen on the job.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#14 Start yesterday with Rob Cutrone
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Mike and Nick speak with West Islip native and on-the-rise entrepreneur Rob Cutrone. The 26-year-old tells his journey of selling baseball cards as a kid to now owning his own companies, Press Play Events & Entertainment, and the new Patchogue Bean. One of his biggest advice he gives people seeking to get the edge: Stop waiting, start yesterday.…
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#13 Making Long Island safer, one bar at a time
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Centereach's Nicole Keller talks about the Long Island Safer Bars Initiative that she heads in Patchogue Village. She goes over how to identify potentially dangerous situations while being out and about, for both males and females. Keller also dives into the impact of social media on children, when to have "the talk", and how "stranger danger" shou…
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#12 Bright lights come after dark times: The story of AGT's Christian Guardino
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Long Islander Christian Guardino tells Mike White and Nick Esposito about his journey from singing at Patchogue Theatre to performing in front of millions on America’s Got Talent. During the interview, the golden buzzer winner is joined by his mother, Beth Guardino, where they open up and talk about a genetic condition that impairs Christian’s abil…
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#11 The real reason we relaunched The495 podcast: WFAN's Gregg Giannotti
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In The495's longest episode ever, WFAN morning show host and Bellport native Gregg Giannotti stops by GreaterLongIsland studios to have an hilarious conversation about Long Island, his recent professional feud, and impersonations, all while making fun of hosts Mike and Nick.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#10 Get to know your new co-hosts from Greater L.I.
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The Greater Long Island team relaunches its 495 Podcast. In this episode, get to know your new co-hosts Michael White and Nicholas Esposito. The goal of the show is to entertain and showcase interesting people from across the island.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#9 Meet the ambitious Vinny Messana — and his growing news service, Axcess Baseball
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We're with Vinny Messana of Lake Ronkonkoma, who started a popular sports news website called Axcess Baseball, which covers the collegiate and amateur baseball scene across Long Island. He's also a scout for the San Diego Padres and a former bartender at Lombardi's on the Bay.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#8 Michele Rizzo-Berg of the YMCA Boulton Center talks local music and more with The495
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Most kids dream of performing on stage. Farmingville native Michele Rizzo-Berg forever wanted to run her own music venue. She's been doing just that for over a decade in Bay Shore at the Boulton Center, as well as other venues on L.I. Listen to her reminisce with hosts Mike and Tom.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#7 The Visionaries behind the New Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village
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Mike and Tom sit with father and son team, Mark and Dylan Perlman, who bet the house on their dream of bringing a Broadway-caliber experience to Babylon, N.Y., where they have completely tranformed a vacated triplex on Main St. into what is becoming a renowned performing arts center.על ידי Greater L.I. Media Group
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#6 Hanging with Veteran NY photojournalist and documentary filmmaker Andrew Theodorakis
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The495 sits with Long Island native and longtime NYC photojournalist Andrew Theodorakis. The former Daily News staffer talks about his time on the streets of New York and most of America's more historic moments over the past 20 years. He also gets into the rap game and the two upcoming documentaries he's working on.…
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