Apr 28, 202635 minS0
On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Ken Okrepkie, a Regional Manager of Ben Franklin Technology Partners Northeast Pennsylvania. We explore Ben Franklin Technology...
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Wilkes-Barre Connect
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About this Podcast:
A series highlighting entrepreneurs, young professionals, and students leaving their mark in Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA).
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30%
Guest openness
Selective
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What has Wilkes-Barre Connect covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ben Franklin Technology Partners NEP w/ Ken Okrepkie" (28 April 2026, 35 minutes), "tecBRIDGE w/Don Webster" (14 April 2026, 42 minutes), and "Penn State Launchbox w/ Kristin McCollum and Bill Andahazy" (31 March 2026, 34 minutes).
How often does Wilkes-Barre Connect publish?
Wilkes-Barre Connect publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 45 episodes.
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Booking probability for Wilkes-Barre Connect is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wilkes-Barre Connect requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wilkes-Barre Connect's contact route on record: public web form.
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Wilkes-Barre Connect is a business podcast with 45 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #44
tecBRIDGE w/Don Webster
Apr 14, 202642 minS0<p>On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Don Webster, Executive Director of tecBRIDGE, to talk about entrepreneurship and the powerful questions of“Why not us? Why not...
- Mar 31, 202634 minS0
<p>Join us on this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast as host Dan Kimbrough sit with Kristin McCollum and Bill Andahazy of the Penn State Launchbox, part of the Invent Penn State program. While the Launchbox...
Episode #42
Diamond City Partnership w/ Larry Newman
Mar 17, 202639 minS0<p >In this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast, we hear from Larry Newman, the founding Executive Director of the Diamond City Partnership (DCP), Wilkes-Barre’s nonprofit downtown management organization, where...
Episode #41
Pittston Progress with Mayor Lombardo
Oct 29, 202527 minS0<p>In this episode of the Wilkes-Barre connect podcast we welcome back Pittston city Mayor, Michael Lombardo. We discuss upcoming plans for the city including improved sewer lines, a 500 seat theatre, new housing and...
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Episode #40
America250PA with Cassandra Coleman
Oct 10, 202518 minS0<p>In this live episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits with Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of PA 250. Coleman discusses the inception and mission of PA 250, established in 2018 to...
Episode #39
Tri-Path Synergy with Shay Jones-Vitale
Sep 16, 202535 minS0<p>Join host Dan Kimbrough for as he sits down with Shay Jones-Vitale, founder of Tri-Path Synergy and our next participant in the Luzerne County TechCelerator program, as she shares her experience with the...
Episode #38
BedRez with James Monahan
Aug 4, 202537 minS0<p>Join host Dan Kimbrough for an inspiring conversation James Monahan, founder of BedRez and our next participant in the Luzerne County TechCelerator program, as he shares his powerful journey from addiction to...
- Jul 21, 202524 minS0
<p>Join host Dan Kimbrough for a conversation with Dorothy Lane, Director of the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center. Dorothy joined the SBDC in 1999 and has served as training coordinator, business...
Episode #36
Vital Health Enterprises w/Angel Diaz Jr.
Jun 16, 202513 minS0<p>In this episode of The Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, we speak with Angel Diaz Jr., founder of Vital Health Enterprises and participant in the Luzerne County TechCelerator program. A U.S. military veteran and...
- Jun 9, 202525 minS0
<p>On this episode of The Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with TechCelerator participants Hunter Wesolowski and Nate Herman, the creators of Hunting Positivity—a social media and online...
- Apr 24, 202527 minS0
<p>Our host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Marytere and Brenda, two interns from the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, working through the Bonner program at Wilkes University. </p> <p>We discuss their expierence...
- Feb 5, 202515 minS0
<p >In this episode, host Dan Kimbrough discusses the Luzerne Learns to Work program with Shanie Mohamed and Alex Piehl from the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce. This innovative initiative aims to prepare...
Episode #32
Serving the public w/Romilda Crocamo
Nov 18, 202417 minS0<p>In this episode, we sit down with Romilda Crocomo, the County Manager of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Romilda provides a fascinating inside look at the role of a county manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations...
- Nov 4, 202422 minS0
In this episode, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Mayor Lombardo the City of Pittston to discuss the city's revitalization efforts and community engagement. Mayor Lombardo shares the importance of effective...
Episode #30
Media Literacy w/Julie Sidoni
Oct 28, 202426 minS0<p>In this episode of The Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Julie Sidoni from WVIA to discuss the critical importance of media literacy in today's information landscape.</p> <p>They explore...
Episode #29
Your Voice Matters w/Drew Popish
Oct 21, 202422 minS0<p>In this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Drew Popish, the Northeast Regional Director for Governor Josh Shapiro. They discuss Drew's journey into politics and the...
- Jul 11, 202447 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Wilkes Barre Connect Podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Jake Kelley of Mx. Kelley Queer Education LLC to discuss identity, inclusivity and authentic diversity in the workplace. Jake...
- Mar 14, 202417 minS0
<p>On this episode of Wilkes-Barre Connect, we discuss the Young Professionals Council and its role in bringing together young leaders in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Former Chair Rachel Stark and current Chair Mollie...
- Mar 7, 202445 minS0
<p>On this episode of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, Jacqueline Escobar and our host Dan Kimbrough hold a discussion Connect Coference around barriers to Entrepreneurship and the challenges and opportunities for...
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