Marta On The Move Podcast- Hosted By Marta Napoleone Mazzoni

  House of the Dead in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville is a cult fans ultimate destination for all things zombie.  Owned by friends Chuck Cramer and Stu Neft (aka Disco Stu), this is the place to stop into if you are a zombie fan.  I love zombie movies (Return of the Living Dead being one of my favorites), so chatting with a local zombie book author and one of the owners of HOTD seemed the perfect lead up to Zombie Fest in Pittsburgh and Halloween! Pittsburgh is one of, if not THE zombie capital of the world.  Starting with George Romero's Night of the Living Dead , it sparked other movies that lead to cult classics like Dawn of the Dead, which in my opinion lead to a more mainstream audience, ever hear of a little show called The Walking Dead?  Pittsburgh is the grounds that bred two of the men responsible for leading us up to where we are today.  Friend's Tom Savini and George Romero together shaped future movies to come. (Which you can all find in HOTD!) Join me on this episode as we talk about all things zom

Marta On The Move talks about Airbnb. I have received a lot of questions about Airbnb.  Why I like it?  What are some of the best I have seen, and also how to book a room.  Phil and I are taking over our downstairs area, and thinking of trying our turn at renting it out through their website.  We have two friends in Pittsburgh who do just that, and we wanted to pick their brains about the trials and errors of owning your own Airbnb.  So if you are ever thinking of getting into renting your space while you are away, this will be a great episode to tune into.  We go over what the process is, what kinds of customers you may get, and how to deal with them. We also feature what we love about using it on our travels, some of the places we loved staying in, and how to look for the best deals!  Tune in! Follow Marta On The Move On Twitter, Facebook, iTunes and The Epicast Network!  Please take a second to rate and review on iTunes!  It helps a lot! Stay tuned for Halloween specials coming up through September and

For the Homebrew Happy Hour Marta On The Move hosted a podcast and featured Puzzle Pax, Pittsburgh Happy Hour and Does This Hold Up Podcast!  Tune in to hear the Puzzle Pax races, and random conversation we had with great beers from T.R.A.S.H and T.R.U.B along with funn conversation with the DTHU boys!  Enjoy!   Puzzle Pax is a proud sponsor of MOTM enjoy $5 off your orders at www.puzzlepax.com

So many thoughts, so much to do, not enough time, and so much stress.  We work hard and play hard every day, our brains never taking a break.  Stress one of the largest factors of deteriorating health.  The silent killer they call it, and I don't know about you, but that scares me to no end.  We all need a break in our chaotic world to be alone with our thoughts.  Many don't realize the outside sounds that we hear even when we think we are having a "quiet" moment.  It isn't until you truly take away all noise that you start listening to what is important.  I took this journey recently, and I wanted to share it. I step into Levity in Squirrel Hill.  The owner David greets me and takes me on a tour of the place him and his wife Amanda created. I am instantly relaxed in the space.  Decorated by Studio Am, it gives a person the sense of calm with no clutter and no distractions. Honestly, I want my office to look exactly like it.  I sit with David, (who may be the nicest and down to earth man I may have ever met

My husband and I meet Jennie Benford Director of Programming at the Homewood Cemetery on a beautiful summer day.  We greet each other kindly, and proceed to walk the grounds of the cemetery.  Jennie Benford is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery.  As we walk she can't wait to tell us about how it got it's name, it's layout, and the various architecture forms of the tombstones.  As my husband and I walked along with her, we learned so many glimpses of Pittsburgh's past.  Join us on our stroll to highlight pieces from each of three tours that the Homewood Cemetery Historical Tours offer.  Their Founders Day Celebration is this coming Saturday the 22nd.  Take a tour around the world and discover the rich history Pittsburgh's past residents. I recently hosted a photo submission for this podcast.  I could not wait to feature the photographers from local people. I posted them below.  The winner of the private tour for you and 15 of your friends is-Joey Kennedy! Congrats! www.j

Marta On The Move chills with Aaron Ingley, and Julia Erickson, Ballet dancers and founders of Barre,- A Real Food Bar and Naomi Auth co-owner and brewer at Red Star Kombucha. My husband Phil and I have, over the years, tried make everything in terms of food and drink ourselves.  Whether it be beer, wine, mead, food.  You name it, we have tried it.  We also have been trying to take the approach of cleaner eating.  Kombucha has live cultures that help as probiotics, and Barre Bars are the closest thing to what I make at home to boost energy. Unfortunately, we do not have all the time on our hands to make everything, so it is nice to know there are products locally that are just as good and clean as making them yourself.  I wanted to bring these two companies together to chat about what it is like opening a small business in Pittsburgh, and how they came about creating success from what they made in their kitchens.  This was a super fun, and engaging group, just four people doing there thing in Pittsburgh, an

Marta On The Move visits with Flick and Kelly at Star 100.7.  Talking about her live podcast event at Bayardstown July 31st at 6pm! Limited Edition Puzzle Pax will be up to win during the podcast for the top fastest builders! Get $5 off your total order with code MOVE on Puzzle Pax.com

Natalie Bencivenga comes on Marta On The Move Podcast to offer advice on some tough dating questions, and tell us what is hip and happening in Pittsburgh this summer! She works for The Pittsburgh Post Gazette and runs the SEEN column of the newspaper along with her advice column, Ask Natalie. This is the shortened version of our podcast because we chatted well over 3 hours, it was so much fun! We had such a great time talking about what we love about our city.  She is one of the most down to earth people I have met, and has an amazing style that is all her own! Check out her column in the paper, and feel free to ask her anything about what is on your mind! Find her here-http://www.post-gazette.com/life/seen Or on Twitter at NBSeen A big thank you to the people who messaged me about questions they wanted answered during the podcast. Shout out's to Alberto Benzaquen, Eric Toal, and Disco Stu. NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS! THIS FRIDAY the 31st I am hosting a live podcast at Bayardstown Social Club for Home Brew

Marta On The Move returns to KDKA News Radio to reveal where her Secret Vacation lead, what interesting things happened, and how it all came together.

SECRET VACATIONS- THE NEXT BIG THING  Secret Vacations: What they are, and why you should take one. I have a confession to make, I am a planner.  Party planning, and traveling planning is always something I have been very good at achieving the greatest results.  It comes from my researching nature.  For me, the planning aspect is half of the fun, half of the journey to whatever experience you are seeking.   This, however has leaked out over the years, and resulted in myself being chosen as Maid of honor 4 times, Best Man once, the go to person for planning any party, or any trip.  Travel is a big, big thing for me, and the research portion of traveling is the best part of the trip in my eyes, but not everyone feels that way. There has never been a trip I could just show up and relax.  Tell me how much I owe you, and when to be there, that has never happened to me. When will someone take up the helm and let me play the passenger. It just so happens, a very close friend of mine, is also an “A type” personali

I have a confession to make, I am a planner.  Party planning, and traveling planning is always something I have been very good at achieving the greatest results.  It comes from my researching nature.  For me, the planning aspect is half of the fun, half of the journey to whatever experience you are seeking.   This, however has leaked out over the years, and resulted in myself being chosen as Maid of honor 4 times, Best Man once, the go to person for planning any party, or any trip.  Travel is a big, big thing for me, and the research portion of traveling is the best part of the trip in my eyes, but not everyone feels that way. There has never been a trip I could just show up and relax.  Tell me how much I owe you, and when to be there, that has never happened to me. When will someone take up the helm and let me play the passenger. It just so happens, a very close friend of mine, is also an "A type" personality. She is always in charge of overseeing the details.  Over drinks one evening, we came up with a br

When I was young, the holidays always revolved around a certain outing, a trip to "Clayton".  Growing up in Pittsburgh, I feel a lot of people have that same experience. Touring the grounds and mansion surrounded by glittering lights and music to catch a piece of history.  Now that I am older, I started taking trips there more frequently than just the yearly snow covered journey.  Through traveling to other cities, I have gained a new appreciation for The Frick. "Clayton" was the house built on a 5 acre plot for Henry Clay Frick and his family.  They resided there from 1882 to 1905.  They then moved to New York, but kept their home in Pittsburgh.  Phil and I recently visited their New York home, and even though the art collection is quite amazing, we found ourselves finding a new respect and love for "Clayton" in Pittsburgh.  The main reason, being is that it is private, and intimate, showing you a life almost stopped in time.  All their original belongings are present, not something that was placed in the

John Schalcosky is a native of Pittsburgh, who had a curious nature about some things he had seen in our town and wanted to delve deeper into where they came from.  Almost a year later, he is now working hand in hand with Carnegie Museums, and various institutions around town, giving speeches, and is on his way to creating a book about the collections of histories he has found.  I wanted to bring him on as a regular (look for the Halloween podcast!), and hear some of the strange history that we have here in Pittsburgh.  I was blown away by some of the stories he tells on this podcast, and you will be too.  Truly one of my favorite episodes.  I can't wait to have him on again to hear what else he has dug up! Find him Here Subscribe to Marta On The Move HERE Tune in to Marta On The Move on Twitter, Facebook, The Epicast Network, and iTunes!

About a month ago, Jim Beam  and USBG partnered up and sponsored an event to allow bartenders, and folks in Pittsburgh be more aware of the history around them.  They rented a large bus and took us all on a tour of the Whiskey Rebellion.  I had never known the history of this area, and the role it played in stabilizing the economy, and making some of the best whiskey in the world.  Professor Buzzkill has a podcast of his own, and is part of our family up at Epicast TV.  He debunks myths about history, so I thought this would be the perfect episode for him to sit in and chat about the Whiskey Rebellion, and if there were any stories, or myths that may have shifted over the years.  Be sure to check out the Whiskey Rebellion Festival July 9-12 this year.  They have bands, food, fun, history, and of course.... whiskey. Stay tuned for a video cast with Bobby "G" Gleason, Guiness Book of World Record holder for making 253 drinks in under 60 minutes!  He tells us more about how to make drinks at home, and the hist

On May 29th Marta On The Move took over Arcade Comedy Theater for an amazing evening of laughter and conversation.  A packed house enjoyed beer served by T.R.A.S.H and cocktails presented by Mike Mills sponsored by Beam/ Suntory.  A night full of comedy from Arcade Comedy Improv and Comedian Aaron Kleiber lead the audience into fits of laughter. In-between sets, an intimate sit down podcast hosted by Marta On The Move got to know the performers. A successful raffle finished off the evening with charitable donations from Harris Grill, Apis Winery, House of the Dead, Aldo's Foodservice, Steel City Wood Crafts, Arcade Comedy, Beam/Suntory, Peter Mondovi and many more. The funds raised from the raffle benefited the Homeless Children's Education Fund of Pittsburgh, PA. Marta On The Move Twitter-@icantfindmarta Marta On The Move is a local, Pittsburgh based podcast hosted by Marta Mazzoni that features interesting people and places, food and drink, travel advice and general nerdery. Marta On The Move has been

Anniversary Edition.  Marta and Phil head to Toronto, try to convince people to visit the area, go spend some time in wine country.   We talk about things to do in Toronto, what wineries to stop at along your way to Niagara On The Lake, and other activities in the area.  A great place to visit for a long weekend.  Check out our top picks for wines to take home.    

Jason  is a very interesting and super talented photographer in Pittsburgh.  He shoots portraits, head shots, weddings, and is a freelance photographer for Houzz magazine. I know he has all that under his belt, but the main form I wanted to chat with him about is his interest in Tintype Photography.  The moment we met him and heard that he did this form of photos, Phil and I wanted to get one done, and we are in love with the result.  Below, can find some photos below of his work. (along with our finished product)  You should really check him out if you have the chance.

Dinner Lab is sweeping the U.S and hitting up major cities as a social dining experiment that pairs up chefs, with adventurous diners, looking for a new great experience in community and food.  It is all very mysterious which adds to the appeal.  People interested in attending a meal must first become a member of Dinner Lab for a yearly fee.  They are then given a list of meals that will be available to purchase.  You will not know the locations of the meals until the day before the event.  The locations are, also, never held in a restaurant.  They usually are scouted for in advance by Dinner Lab, and could include, an abandoned church, a mill, office warehouse or any other interesting locales.  It makes for a spontaneous and magical experience for the diners.  Tables are set up community style, and you get the chance to mingle with others, while enjoying cocktails, and dinner set in an area you would not otherwise find yourself in.  I really love the concept, and I hope they stick around town. Mario Rodrigu

Bricolage is an immersive theater company that I love in Pittsburgh.  check out their latest project, and what they have in store for the future.

Bobby Fry owns Bar Marco and Livermore in Pittsburgh, Pa.  Listen in to hear how to the restaurant got started from a few close high school friends.  He talks about the no tipping policy, and where Pgh is headed in the next few years.