Marta On The Move Podcast- Hosted By Marta Napoleone Mazzoni

Hey friends! I am overseas currently learning to sail alone on a small boat in Greece with an Australian Ex Navy Captain. ( My husband is awesome, and don't worry, I am meeting him in Croatia soon enough!) I wanted to release this special podcast from Phil and I's explorations in Portugal.  You gonna love this one.  We chat Short Day Trips From Lisbon and explore castles, beaches, hidden areas, and where you should hit up with a limited time frame while you are there. Enjoy and I will chat with you all when I return to the States! But for now........ ;) M

Drinking Partners on Marta On The Move! Two of my favorite comedians include Ed Bailey and Day Bracey.  They invited me a while back to sit with them on their show called Drinking Partners Podcast, where they speak with different brewmasters, distilleries, and places all around the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.   They are constantly supporting local comedy by inviting up and coming artists to their live shows, which include drinks, music, and stand up.    The moment I met these two, they had me in stitches and I knew we would be fast friends.  We are all part of the podsquad up at Epicast TV, and love to support one another, but aside from that, I just love chatting with them.  What you see is what you get, and you get a whole lot of great conversations and laughs.  On this episode, we talk everything from Pokemon Go, Pittsburgh Comedy Festival, raising kids, "Stranger Things", and Ed's fear of homegrown produce.  Tune in and be sure to check them out online for their next upcoming show! Pittsburgh Comedy

Actor David K Harbour On Marta On The Move Podcast Listen, sometimes there are snowflakes so special, that you have to grab them before they melt.  That is what this episode is, a  beautiful snowflake that I didn't want to melt.  A special release for my listeners who are just as obsessed as I am about the show "Stranger Things".  I was lucky enough to score an interview with actor David K Harbour, who plays Chief Jim Hopper on the show.  I cannot type how truly excited I am about this.  Maybe it is coming through on your screen, maybe not.  Regardless I am over here doing my happy dance. If you follow me on Facebook, or just about any social media sites, you have heard me rant and rave about "Stranger Things".  How it is taking people back to their childhoods who grew up in the 80's. How it is the perfect blend of Stephen King, and The Goonies.  How it is making us wish it will never end. I am not alone in thinking that this show was made for me. It makes me feel special, as though the actors, writers, and d

Oh we all have that little curiosity for the strange and unusual in us.   Some, I would say, more than others. I like to think I have a pretty healthy amount of it.  Going in search of the road or path less taken, searching out broken toys, trying to find the things in life that break the traditional norm.  That... is why I am obsessed with Atlas Obscura. I came across their show one day when it popped up on my Facebook feed.  It was a video, and I was driving at that time (I know, I know, eyes on the road!), but I clicked it to listen, and was instantly hooked.  I didn't even know it was a video, here I was tuning in thinking it was your standard podcast.  I probably heard about 5 episodes on the transit home.  When I got home and looked at my phone, I realized they were all videos, and then instantly had to go back through to listen and watch them all.  Their videos are hilarious.  The gentleman (Dylan Thuras) takes you on a journey to a spectacular place.  His face pops up on screen, and in that moment you

My hubby and I love to eat and drink, especially abroad.  All the different flavors and settings make for a memorable occasion at any time. We enjoy the worst places, almost as much as the best because of the discussions that happen afterwards. With this episode, we bring to you our favorite (and least favorite) picks of where to eat and drink while in Portugal, with focus on Lisbon. Come with us as we tell you a little history about Portugal, and take you through our recommended must visits!  We tackle the speakeasies, wine bars,  tasting courses, and local cuisine of the area.  Tag along and partake in our chat session. Do you have a favorite place to visit in Lisbon?  Tell us about it!  Post in the comments below! I love hearing from my audience, and connecting via the interwebs. Find Marta On The Move on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on The Epicast Network Mentioned in the podcast- Wine Bar Do Castello BA Wine Bar Red Frog Speakeasy Foxtrot  

Have you ever visited Carrie Furnaces?  I am sure you have seen them all along the rivers, (possibly as you make your way to grab a brew from The Brew Gentleman), but have you ever stopped and toured them?  Well, if you haven't, you should.  They are incredible.  I wanted to showcase them on the show, so I scheduled to meet with Rob Baraff, and his partner Rick Rowlands from Rivers of Steel.  Ron is a downright expert historian when it comes to Carrie Furnaces. Join me, and my lovely and talented friend Stephanie Strasburg as we journey into nooks and crannies of the Furnace to hear all about the incredible history that is just a tiny bit of what makes Pittsburgh so interesting. Love the artwork inside by Ryan Keene! Please excuse my freak out over their goats, and also enjoy the creepy piano music at the end of this episode, we couldn't resist playing the ancient instrument! Photo below. They are doing some really fun things there including hosting the upcoming Extreme Pogo World Championships! You heard me

My friend Dana Cannone has the coolest spot in town to cut an album.  He bought a church and rebuilt it to make it his one stop shop destination for artists and producers!  I thought it was about time for Dana to be highlighted since he is always behind the scenes helping to put out some of the best music in the business.  Be sure to check out his website at The Church Recording Studio. We talk about what it takes to produce an album, cut an album, and the whole process behind it.  He also helps kids with WYEP find their dream, and give them a chance to live it out with Reimagine Media.  A program focused on creativity and empowering teenagers to mould their own artistic expressions.  It was the first I had heard of it, and it sounds amazing! Follow Marta On The Move on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on the Epicast Network! Need to open your own artistic creativity? Song just not coming together for you?  Go for a float!  This episode is sponsored by Levity Pgh.  All MOTM listeners get $5 off their floats w

Possibly one of the most interesting journalist's I have met, Kim lyons sits with me to chat about all things you would never think we would chat about.  Writing and journalism are for sure some of those things, and I also wanted to know what a typical day for her would entail.  In my mind, I watch a movie about journalists, and it is either glitz, glam, or extremely seedy.  I wanted to see what her experience was, what she thought of her work, and what is up next for her.  We chat about her interview with Barak Obama, (Yes, you read that right), working in Boston, vacationing in Cuba (our end goal), Pittsburgh six degrees of separation, non sports related subjects, stake outs, real estate in Pgh, and wishful super powers that we wished we had which always makes me happy. If you missed Kim's article about female podcasters in NEXTPittsburgh check it out here featuring yours truly!  Also stay tuned for her upcoming podcast collaboration with our gal, Natalie Bencivenga called The Broadcast!!  Support local Pgh

Hey everybody! Big thanks to everyone who came out to see my live interview with Benjamin Scheuer, and artistic director, Tracy Brigden after the sneak peek performance of The Lion at City Theatre!  It was a wonderful evening.  I truly was not prepared to watch the show and hear Ben's story pour out of him and into each person in the audience.  My heart hurt so badly after the last song ended, and I was so worked up to go on stage and conduct the interview!  If you have not seen this show, you must.  The music is incredible, and the story makes you want to go out and live each moment of your life to the fullest.  To grab the people you love and make sure they know it, and to appreciate everything you have. You can preorder Songs From The Lion on his site before it drops June 3rd, and by doing so you get two songs instantly!  Also check out the photo book of his journey with cancer called Between Two Spaces. 50% of the proceeds go to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.  Check out his music video for one of my favor

Pajama Party Pod/Line is back!  Join me and my great friendJohn Schalcosky from The Odd,Fascinating and Mysterious History of Pittsburgh as we gettogether and do what we do best, converse and uncover funmysteries.   John and I's favorite thing is a great story,hidden secret, or hunt, and we love to bring our love of it to allof you!  Reminder to subscribe to my newsletter below! Only subscribers this week will get an extra nugget of goldthat John found. For this podcast, we wanted to highlight Crazy Summer Stories ofPittsburgh.  All of us are waiting for the warm weather tocome, so this will help get you through.  John drops someinsane mysteries on me, and once again I am flabbergasted the wholeshow. I find out these stories when you do, as we both listen in! Look for more of our episodes, and write in to let us knowwhat you want to hear!  We will dig it up! (No punintended) This episode is brought to you by City Theatre! Make sure youget your tickets to my live event there on May 12th!  I willbe onstage righ

A love of mysteries starts when you are kid.  Depending on what you watched or read growing up, you could be terribly upset when you become an adult and realize life isn't a Nancy Drew book.  At least, these are my thoughts.  If you are like me you are constantly looking for that hidden mystery, that game, that hunt, or that treasure.  My good friend Sean Collier suggested a perfect guest for my show knowing what she did was right up my alley! Ayne Terceira creates experiences in Pittsburgh.  As the Creative Director of Uncumber Theatrics , her goal is to push the boundaries of the theatrical experience.  She has done work for our friends over at Bricolage, and The Scarehouse to create a truly one of a kind events.  Her new immersive show, Serpentine, comes out on May 19th.  Join me as I chat with her about the creative process behind putting together interactive theater, what Serpentine is about (as much as we can tell you), and how you can scratch that childhood mystery itch by participating!  FOR SUBSCRIBE

Hey all! Welcome to this very special quick pop up interview I got to have with the one and only Alec Baldwin. I am a huge fan of his work, so I can pretty much scratch this off of my bucket list #882. Alec was in Pittsburgh for his show Alec's Playlist at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. It was a great event, with perfectly performed pieces.  My favorite was the music from The Shining, that was so hauntingly put together.  The Hilaria & Alec Baldwin Foundation donated 300 tickets to families and their children, giving them a chance to hear this beautiful symphony.  Growing up in a musical family that exposed me to the classics was very important in my life, and shaped who I am today.  I love what his foundation is doing to help get this music into the lives of the youth.  Kudos.  Thank you Mr. Baldwin for your time, and if you are reading this, come back on the show! Sorry about the audio background noise, it was a little loud in the room because everyone was so excited. Special thanks to my hubby Phil

Hey gang! Just returned from my trip from Portugal, and it was incredible. Working on helping rebuild houses for people in need, and diving to clean up the reef is up there as one of my most rewarding trips. It is always scary to take that step to get out there, and have some alone time.  I wanted to make it a bit easier on everyone!  Here are some of my tips on how to travel alone, and have a great time just with yourself, or join a group of strangers and make a new friend.  I have included some websites and apps that I use while I travel. I also mentioned a great reference guide to volunteering.  This trip was inspirational for me, and I love at the end of it you will get to hear some locals chat about what they know about Pittsburgh, and what they love about Portugal!  Shout out to Impact Trip for organizing the program and O Seculo (One of the best hostels I have stayed in!)  I met a ton of wonderful people, and got to experience the real Portugal.  Thank you Wingman and Filipe for letting me come in and

Cathy Bruno, author of The Pathway of the Chosen series joins Marta On The Move! I am extremely into fantasy and fiction writers. I love how their minds work, and reading what spills over onto the pages.  My all time favorite author is Stephen King and favorite book series is The Dark Tower. Ever since reading it, I have been searching for new authors to fill the hole that any book leaves when you are that obsessed. (Yes I used the word obsessed), about it.  I love to interview creators from my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, and delves into their process. I met Cathy through my friend Day Bracey from Drinking Partners Podcast, and he told me about her first book in the series The Girl from the North.  I instantly downloaded it to give it a try, and found myself immersed into the rich landscape she painted within her world.  Cathy started off writing poetry and that thoughtfulness shows through in the story she weaves.  I am already finished with the second book in the series, and I, like many others, am awaiting

Was just on with Kelly at Star 100.7.  Love that gal!  Tune in to this snippet highlighting my upcoming event this May!

So I recently just got back from my solo volunteer project in Portugal to help build houses for the homeless, and I hunkered down in my second experience staying in a Hostel.  Hostels are a hot topic in the travel world, and thanks to many horror movies that have been released featuring them, they have not gotten a good rap in some people's minds.  I am here to change people's perceptions of that.  I had an incredible time at the hostel I stayed at, and met so many interesting people while residing there.  I thought, what better way to highlight the good things about hostels, than to investigate Pittsburgh's very own! Introducing Jon Potter who created Not Another Hostel, Pittsburgh's first hostel!  I could not wait to sit down with this extremely motivated and fascinating dude.  Very much like myself, Jon wanted to bring different ideas and cultural traditions back to his hometown, and he is using his travels to influence locals.   Along with my great friend, John Schalcosky from The Odd, Mysterious, and Fas

Join me as I interview Christopher Breakwell, President/CEO of 31st Street Studios located in the historic Strip District of Pittsburgh, PA!  People are calling us the Hollywood of the East, and no wonder with films like, Fault Of Our Stars, Jack Reacher, The Last Witch Hunter, Concussion, The Dark Knight, and the just wrapped American Pastoral.  All of these films have one thing in common, they all were produced at 31st Street Studios.   Take a walk with me as I explore the sound stages, chat with Chris about all things cinema, and find out what I myself want to know.  Questions like, what the process of a movie is from script to the silver screen,  how many jobs this company is offering to our city, what locations are great shots, and where the future of film is headed in Pittsburgh.   31st Street Studios just released The Outsiders , and that is the set I got to see while visiting. Super interesting.  My friend Dana over at The Church recorded some of the music for it, so it really IS all happening here, a

Hi Marta On The Move listeners! This is my 50th episode, how time flies! Want to celebrate with me?  Awesome, because I have a great episode for you all! Stage and Screen actor Patrick Wilson joins Marta On The Move with composer and musical director Thomas Douglas. Patrick has starred in many shows, and is known for his film work in Angels In America, The Watchmen, Little Children, Hard Candy, along with his hit show Fargo. He is back in Pittsburgh at his old Alma Mater, Carnegie Mellon to direct The Full Monty at the Phillip Chosky Theater for the CMU School of Drama. Patrick himself starred in The Full Monty on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony for his role in the show. Thomas Douglas is the musical director for The Full Monty.  He also takes the titles of Director of Opera Studies, Director of Choral activities, a leading composer, Artistic Director of the Bach Choir, and director of over 200 performances here and abroad. I was nervous as all get out for this interview, and could not wait to sit down

Matthew Preston- From Pittsburgh to New York and 5 Dias Movie. My friend Matthew Preston was coming through Pittsburgh for the holidays, and I wanted to chat him up about his new movie, 5 Dias!  Matthew moved from Pittsburgh to New York, and I had a ton of questions for him about the difference between the two for an actor.  We also chat about the Pittsburgh film scene, what it is like to live in New York, and a ton of other fun things.  Tune in, and don't forget to check out his film! Matthew Preston 5 Dias Movie

Haley Woods from Girls Love Travel. Gotta love this girl.  Such an inspiration that I had to feature her on the show, she travels 100% for work and travel the world.  She also created the super supportive travel community for women to grow and support one another.  I stumbled upon this group, and now I am addicted, and I am not the only one! With over 12,000 followers in one month, Girls Love Travel has made record breaking numbers.   Haley Woods is the founder of the group, and she just happened to be in Pittsburgh for work.  We scheduled a GLTMeetup, and I had her over Chez Mazzoni for a recording about her origins, how GLT came to flourish, and where it is headed. So many amazing women from all over the world, proves that even if you are not with people in person, you can be connected to them around the world.  As a solo traveler, I have made the greatest friends and connections through this group, and will continue to do so.  Be sure to check them out, and enjoy Haley's awesome stories. I will be promotin