Oct 30, 202618 min
Eight Olympians and nine NHL draft picks have come out of one Rochester high school, and Bishop Kearney is just getting started. President and CEO Paul Colontino and Director of Development Caitlyn Stoffle stop by right...
About this Podcast:
Rochester Speaks is Rochester, NY’s go to podcast spotlighting the people, nonprofits, events, and local history shaping the Greater Rochester community. From Rochester NY community events and local nonprofits in Monroe County to inspiring stories, volunteer opportunities, and good causes across Western New York, we connect you with what’s happening right here at home. If you’re looking for ways to get involved, support Rochester charities, or stay informed about positive local impact, Rochester Speaks from Warm 101.3 brings you the heart of the community one conversation at a time.
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What is Rochester Speaks about?
Rochester Speaks is Rochester, NY’s go to podcast spotlighting the people, nonprofits, events, and local history shaping the Greater Rochester community. From Rochester NY community events and local nonprofits in Monroe County to inspiring stories, volunteer opportunities, and good causes across Western New York, we connect you with what’s happening right here at home.
What has Rochester Speaks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Eight Olympians and Counting: Bishop Kearney Breaks Ground on What’s Next" (30 October 2026, 18 minutes), "Fear AI... or Figure It Out? The Main Street AI Summit on November 13th Is Making the Choice Easy." (23 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "Hell's Kitchen Opens at RBTL This Week. JonAvery Worrell on Why There Is Somewhere for Everyone in This Story." (23 October 2026, 13 minutes).
How often does Rochester Speaks publish?
Rochester Speaks publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 19 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Rochester Speaks?
Booking probability for Rochester Speaks is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rochester Speaks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rochester Speaks's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Rochester Speaks?
The strongest fits for Rochester Speaks are Civic & Social Clubs. Rochester Speaks has a business audience.
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Recent episodes
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Rochester Speaks
Fear AI... or Figure It Out? The Main Street AI Summit on November 13th Is Making the Choice Easy.
Oct 23, 202618 minBrian Piper, founder of Airflow Solutions , Deborah Ross of kidsoutandabout.com and Nick Koziol from the Center of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Rochester join the show to...
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Hell's Kitchen Opens at RBTL This Week. JonAvery Worrell on Why There Is Somewhere for Everyone in This Story.
Oct 23, 202613 minJonAvery Worrell, who plays Knuck in the national touring production of Hell's Kitchen, joins the show ahead of the show's run at West Herr Auditorium Theatre to talk about the production, the character and what...
Rochester Speaks
Dr. Melvin Cross Jr. on Church Hurt, Finding the Right Community and What Rochester's Faith Scene Is Missing
Oct 22, 202633 minDr. Melvin Cross Jr., pastor of Amplify Church in downtown Rochester, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation about faith, community and the role the local church plays in the health of our city. Dr. Cross shares...
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Before You Buy Something Pink This October, the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester Has Something to Say
Oct 19, 202616 minChristina Thompson, Executive Director, and Shawn Futch, board member and breast cancer survivor, join the show during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to talk about what the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester does, why...
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From Fake Listings to Stolen Land. How AI Is Changing Real Estate Fraud in Rochester.
Oct 15, 202615 minJeremias Maneiro, associate broker at RE/MAX, joins the show to talk about one of the fastest growing threats facing Rochester renters and property owners, AI powered real estate scams, and how he accidentally became...
Rochester Speaks
Four Saturday Screening Opportunities This Fall. The Cancer Services Program Wants You to Know About Them.
Sep 25, 202621 minKatlyn Newberry, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes, returns to Rochester Speaks during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to talk about four upcoming Saturday screening...
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Boop! Opens the RBTL Season October 3rd Through 10th at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
Sep 23, 202613 minAlbert Nocciolino, producer and presenter for the Rochester Broadway Theater League, joins the show to talk about Boop!, the brand new Broadway musical making its national touring debut right here in Rochester October...
Rochester Speaks
Celebrating 20 Years: Embrace Your Sisters & The Positively Pink in Pittsford Walk Is Back October 4th
Sep 16, 202611 minKrista Jackson, board member of Embrace Your Sisters, joins the show to celebrate the organization's 20th anniversary and talk about the 15th annual Positively Pink in Pittsford Walk happening Sunday October 4th at...
Rochester Speaks
The House of Mercy on How New York State Is Using Medicaid to Keep People Housed, Fed and Out of the ER
Sep 16, 202617 minBrian Keene, Director of Facilities and Special Projects, and Whitney Snead, Director of Development at the House of Mercy, join the show to talk about a major new Medicaid program that is quietly changing the way...
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The Eclipse Effect. Debra Ross on How Extraordinary Moments Build Extraordinary Communities.
Sep 11, 202619 minDebra Ross, founder of Kidsoutandabout.com and co-chair of the National Eclipse Task Force, joins the show to talk about her new book The Eclipse Effect and what the experience of organizing Rochester's total solar...
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Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School on Why Bilingual Education Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Give a Child
Sep 11, 202630 minJulio Vazquez, Board Chair, and Eugenio Marlin, Vice Chair, of Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School join the show to share the story of Rochester's longest running and only bilingual charter school, and to talk about...
Aug 31, 202620 minErica Fee, CEO of the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival, joins the show to preview 12 days of performances across 45 venues running September 15th through 26th, and make the case for why Rochester showing up for this...
Rochester Speaks
Al Sigl Has Been Serving Rochester's Special Needs Community for 65 Years. Tom O'Connor on What Is Coming Up This Fall.
Aug 31, 202613 minTom O'Connor, President of Al Sigl Community of Agencies, joins the show to talk about two of their biggest fall events and what makes this 65 year old Rochester institution unlike anything else in the country. Tom...
Aug 31, 202618 minColleen Parsons and Rob Poltrino, co-chairs of the Cancer Support Community Rochester Heroes Ball, join the show to talk about an organization that has been serving everyone touched by cancer since 1959 and the upcoming...
Aug 31, 202618 minJeff Pier, President and CEO of the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester, joins the show to talk about the child abuse epidemic hiding in plain sight across our community and what his organization does when a...
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90 Years of Delphi Rise. The President and CEO on What Has Changed and What Still Needs to.
Aug 20, 202626 minJen Cathy, President and CEO of Delphi Rise, joins the show to mark the organization's 90th anniversary and take stock of how far addiction treatment has come since the 1930s when the only answers were jail or church...
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Agape Haven of Abundance Is Celebrating Seven Years of Changing Lives in Rochester. Meet the Kids Who Prove It.
Aug 20, 202623 minJulia Oakley, director of Agape Haven of Abundance, stopped by Rochester Speaks with ten of her summer camp youth to share what seven years of out of school programming has built in the Rochester community. The kids...
Rochester Speaks
Smoking and Health Action Coalition on Vaping, Smoke Free Housing and Why the Fight Is Far From Over
Aug 20, 202617 minLindsay Kremers, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Haley Rockow, Youth Engagement Coordinator at the Smoking and Health Action Coalition of Livingston and Monroe Counties, join the show to talk about where tobacco...
Rochester Speaks
RBTL's Albert Nocciolino on Why Rochester's Broadway Scene Punches Way Above Its Weight
Aug 15, 202615 minAlbert Nocciolino, producer and presenter for the Rochester Broadway Theater League, joins the show to preview the 2026 to 2027 M&T Bank Broadway Season at West Herr Auditorium Theatre and make the case for why this is...
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