Episode 143: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Christian Morales Media Personality.

In this episode, I sit down with Christian Morales, the passionate force behind PGHChrisTv and a key voice on the Sports Jedi Network. From Pittsburgh to Central PA, Chris has built a loyal following for his high-energy coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers and pro wrestling (WWE, AEW, and more).

With over 20,000 YouTube subscribers, Chris opens up about how he turned his love for sports into a full-on media brand. We talk about his origin story, the grind of content creation, what keeps his audience coming back, and what it really takes to be both a host and a producer.

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Episode 142: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Cody Tyler Black Dirt Country Singer.

In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Cody Tyler, the powerful voice behind Cody Tyler & Gypsy Convoy. Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania, Cody brings his distinct Black Dirt Country sound back to the mic to talk about his newest single, “Walk With Me,” released July 15th.

We dive into the deeper meaning behind the track, what it’s like touring across Pennsyltucky, and how Cody continues to blend family legacy, musical grit, and Appalachian storytelling into every performance. From honky-tonk stages to heartfelt lyrics, Cody opens up about collaborating with fellow PA musicians, pushing his brand forward with new merch, and staying rooted in the dirt he came from.

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Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.

Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.

Modern Gent Customs. We don't make basics...We make statements.

Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.

A&M Pizza. Authentic Italian quality meals.

Boyer's Tavern. Proper food & drinks made by slightly improper people.

Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.

Sip or Snack break.

SIP: Garage Beer.

SNACK: Jurgy.

OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.

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Episode 141: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Dr. Johnny Vega, Owner of JugoPuro.

In this episode, I sit down with Johnny Vega, a former gang member and drug dealer who has turned his life around to become a successful business owner and motivational speaker.

Johnny opens up about his experiences with street life, incarceration, trauma, and redemption—and how those dark chapters gave him the strength and purpose to empower others. From building a supplement brand rooted in healing to delivering life-changing talks around the country, Johnny’s story is proof that anyone can rewrite their narrative.

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Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.

Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.

Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.

Modern Gent Customs. We don't make basics...We make statements.

Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.

A&M Pizza. Authentic Italian quality meals.

Boyer's Tavern. Proper food & drinks made by slightly improper people.

Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.

Sip or Snack break.

SIP: Garage Beer.

SNACK: Jurgy.

OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.

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Episode 140: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Mike Dechert U.S. Marine & Cancer Warrior.

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Dechert, a U.S. Marine and cancer warrior who is dedicating his life to reminding others they're never alone. From his years of military service to his ongoing battle with illness. Mike opens up about his mission to help others feel loved, connected, and seen—especially those who are hurting, sick, or isolated. His story is a reminder that our light matters, even when we can’t see it ourselves.

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Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.

Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.

Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.

Modern Gent Customs. We don't make basics...We make statements.

Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.

A&M Pizza. Authentic Italian quality meals.

Boyer's Tavern. Proper food & drinks made by slightly improper people.

Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.

Sip or Snack break.

SIP: Garage Beer.

SNACK: Jurgy.

OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.

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Episode 139: Re-release, Episode 1 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Coach Rob Bare. (The one that started it all)

In this episode, I re-released episode 1 featuring Cedar Crest High School Track & Field Coach, Rob Bare. Rob is a dedicated coach, lifelong runner, and author whose story is grounded in perseverance and purpose.

Coach Bare has shaped countless young athletes—both on and off the track. He wrote a deeply personal book, Braving Your Adversity, which honors his late wife Tiff's courageous battle with cancer.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone navigating life’s challenges, Rob's insight will leave you inspired to lace up and keep moving forward—no matter the terrain.

Purchase Braving Your Adversity click here: https://bravingyouradversity.com

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A&M Pizza. Authentic Italian quality meals.

Boyer's Tavern. Proper food & drinks made by slightly improper people.

Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.

Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.

Modern Gent Customs. We don't make basics...We make statements.

Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.

Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.

Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.

Take a sip or snack break.

SIP: Garage Beer.

SNACK: Jurgy.

OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions. Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.

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Episode 138: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with David Millar, Med Student who is 6 years sober, an Ultra Endurance Athlete & an advocate for addiction recovery.

In this episode, I welcome back to the studio David Millar, a medical student at Penn State Hershey who’s preparing to run the Ironstone 100K Ultra—a brutal 62-mile mountain race across Pennsylvania.

But David isn’t just running for the challenge. He’s dedicating every mile to those affected by addiction and alcoholism, raising awareness for the lives we’ve lost and those still silently suffering.

He opens up about the personal stories that fuel his advocacy, the symbolic power of ultra running, and how his journey as a future physician is rooted in empathy and service.

Visit David Millar motivational IG page click here: https://www.instagram.com/david.millar.mindset/

SHOW SPONSORS:

College Knowledge Foundation. Your path to higher education.

A&M Pizza. Authentic Italian quality meals.

Boyer's Tavern. Proper food & drinks made by slightly improper people.

Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.

Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.

Modern Gent Customs. We don't make basics...We make statements.

Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.

Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.

Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.

Take a sip or snack break.

SIP: Garage Beer.

SNACK: Jurgy.

OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions. Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.

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Episode 137: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Justin Tice, Certified Personal Trainer and Motivational Life Coach.

In this episode, I sit down with Justin Tice, a Certified Personal Trainer and Motivational Life Coach based in Lebanon, PA.

Justin’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. After the loss of his father, a serious heart diagnosis at age 12, and a major turning point in 2016 when he weighed 436 pounds, Justin made the courageous decision to take back his life. Over the next three years, he lost 150 pounds—and in 2023, underwent open heart surgery that fueled his mission even further.

Now the founder of Smiling at You LLC, Justin is using his story to help bring hope, healing, and heart back into the fitness space.

To learn more about Smiling At You personal training click here: https://smilingatyou.org

SHOW SPONSORS:

College Knowledge Foundation. Your path to higher education.

A&M Pizza. Authentic Italian quality meals.

Boyer's Tavern. Proper food & drinks made by slightly improper people.

Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.

Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.

Modern Gent Customs. We don't make basics...We make statements.

Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.

Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.

Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.

Take a sip or snack break.

SIP: Garage Beer.

SNACK: Jurgy.

OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions. Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.

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Episode 136: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Vandon Tricamo Founder & Owner of Moon Dragon Fitness.

In this episode, I sit down with Vandon Tricamo, founder of Moon Dragon Fitness. With over 30 years of experience in martial arts and strength training, Vandon blends traditional disciplines like Kung Fu, Qigong, and Drunken Boxing with modern fitness science to help people achieve lasting, positive change. He shares how his journey led to building a one-of-a-kind gym rooted in growth, discipline, and resilience.

If you’re ready to rethink what fitness can mean—mentally and physically—this one’s for you.

To learn more about Moon Dragon Fitness click here: https://www.facebook.com/moondragonfitness

SHOW SPONSORS:

College Knowledge Foundation. Your path to higher education.

A&M Pizza. Authentic Italian quality meals.

Boyer's Tavern. Proper food & drinks made by slightly improper people.

Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.

Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.

Modern Gent Customs. We don't make basics...We make statements.

Hains Auto Detailing. Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.

Hossler Engraving. Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.

Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.

Take a sip or snack break.

SIP: Garage Beer.

SNACK: Jurgy.

OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: Colortech Creative Solutions. Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.

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