Let’s Talk Local
Weekdays 10 am – 12 noon
Let’s Talk is hosted by WPPA, A-106 personality JZ. LTL dives into a variety of topics impacting Schuylkill County including businesses, nonprofits, recreation, lifestyle, government and more! Listen live at 105.9 FM and AM 1360 in Schuylkill County, or tune in from anywhere at wpparadio.com and the free A-106 app (available on car play!).
Red Creek Wild Life Center Schuylkill Headwaters August Program
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Red Creek Wild Life Center & Schuylkill Headwaters August Program
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Island Park Festival - Gary Hess & George Mitten
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First Friday with The Farm Store - Angela Meck
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Sch. Headwaters & Red Creek Wildlife Center Hour - July Edition - with John Bondura & Company
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Mike Whitecavage - & Company - Shenandoah Recreation Report - Plus Update On "The Pumpy Restoration"
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1st Friday with the Farm Store on the 2nd Friday - with Angela Meck
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Remembering Les Blankenhorn - Argie Tidmore - John Powers - Chaz Hepler - & JZ
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Master Gardeners - July Edition
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Larry Padora - Schuylkill County Commissioner Chairman
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Jim McBreen & Scott Krater - Port Carbon Fireworks
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Schuylkill Headwaters - June Edition - John Bondura & Company
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Bill Metzinger - Miners Hotel Project
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First Friday with Farm Store - June - Angela Meck
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Master Gardeners - June Edition
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Shannon Brennan - Schuylkill Technology Center
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Mayor - Tom Smith of Pottsville
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Marissa - The Freeze - Customer Appreciation Day
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Gina Gargano - Explore Schuylkill - May Edition
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Pa. Senator - Doug Mastriano
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Schuylkill Headwaters - May Edition
Let's Talk Local
JZ hosts a variety of guests from around Schuylkill County. Learn more about our area's recreation, government, and nonprofit organizations. Let's Talk Local airs live weekdays from 10 am til 12 noon on WPPA Radio, Pottsville.
Let’s Talk Recurring Guests:
Select Mondays – Varying local mayors
1st Tuesday of the month – Penn State Master Gardeners
1st Friday of the month – The Farm Store
2nd Tuesday of the month – Schuylkill County Historical Society
3rd Tuesday of the month – John Bondura & Company (wildlife conservation)
4th Tuesday of the month – Explore Schuylkill
Would you like to be a guest on Let’s Talk Local?
– Email JZ as early as possible to request your date on Let’s Talk
– Interviews are typically scheduled Mondays and Fridays at 10:05 am, this will depend on schedule and studio availability
– Segment is live & guests are allotted up to one hour
jz@pbcradio.com
Thursday’s Small Business Spotlight with Joe & Guy
Thursdays 10 am – 11 am
SBS is hosted by Joe Thurs of Joe Thurs Automotive & Guy Julian of Iron Valley Real Estate Keystone. The duo interviews local business owners, diving into who they are and some life lessons they’ve learned along the way. Listen live at 105.9 FM and AM 1360 in Schuylkill County, or tune in from anywhere at wpparadio.com and the free A-106 app (available on car play!).
Small Business Spot-Lite Farewell Addition
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Small Business Spot-Lite - Farewell Addition
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Eric Stratton from Irish Creek RV Services LLC
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Nate Thomas from Breakaway Farms & Butchery
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Karen from Next Door Photos
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Becky & Kevin from Patterson Hardscape & Suppy
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Curtis & Dan Bowman of Bowman Insurance
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Dominic from D N D Solutions
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Blake Herndon - Herndon Dumping & Removal of St. Clair
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E.T. TROPHY SHOP - FRANK MERCURI
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JOSIAH MECK FROM HONEYBROOK FARM
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Nitro Lab Kitchen - Zakery Dayson
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Joe Thurs & Guy Julian
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Francesco's Ristorante
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Greg Oaks - from Oaks Welding & Line Boring LLC
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Kevin Putalavage - 5 Star Heating & Air
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Compass Rose Harbor Bar
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Swickerdoodles Cake Pops
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Schuylkill Winterfest 2026
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Shooting the Breeze with Josh of Shakey's Gun Shop
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Bulking Up with Jared Menne of The Cage Strength & Conditioning
Small Business Spotlight with Joe & Guy
Each Thursday at 10 am JZ, Joe Thurs of Joe Thurs Automotive and Guy Julian of Iron Valley Realty chat with local business owners in Schuylkill & surrounding counties.
