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“Molly Pitcher” was the legendary water carrier who kept American soldiers hydrated and poured cool water on cannon barrels during the crucial Battle of Monmouth in 1778. But was she a real person? If so, who was she? As you’ll find out, Buzzkillers, she was more a product of the American Revolutionary Centennial celebrations in 1876 than the Revolutionary War itself.

Kim Lyons knows Pittsburgh media. She is the Digital News Editor for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. On the podcast we talk about the changing media landscape and the role of journalism in our democracy. How can old media stay viable. How can we defeat click bait. Pittsburgh entrepreneurs, Lee Ngo and Patrick Perini join the conversation late in the podcast. 

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival supports adventurous and exploratory performing artists by showcasing their uncensored artistic expression in a professional environment to equally as adventurous audiences and opportunities. Buy some tickets. Shows start 5/8 and run through Sunday.

Joe Grushecky has had a storied career in music. In this week's podcast Joe sits down to discuss the remastering of his 1981 quintessetial rock album, Blood on the Bricks. Joe talks how the music business has changed and why he's had such staying power. 

In this episode we talk with Matt Griffin is a designer and founder of the web design and development agency Bearded. He's a speaker, writer, educator, and an avid advocate for collaboration in design. His writing has been published by .net magazine and A List Apart, where he writes the regular column on How We Work. He's also a letterpress printer, and one of the creators of Wood Type Revival, a project which seeks out lost historic wood type and converts it into digital fonts for modern designers.

Pittsburgh Startup, Turn on Pittsburgh wants you to have great sex. More importantly, Turn on PGH wants you to leverage your new-found sexual health to improve your day-to-day life. Listen to the founders discuss orgasmic meditation and their upcoming Orgasm Symposium. Orgasm Symposium March 20th, 2015 Pittsburgh  Register Here

Who owns the Internet? Pittsburgh startup, Meta Mesh thinks that we all should. They build wireless infrastructure that is privately owned. That means that you and I now have the ability to create massive mesh networks allowing for more secure and private transfer of information. Sounds interesting, right? Metamesh's technology challenges the current system that relies on ISP's and centralized distribution. In Episode 10 of the GSD Sessions we discuss the technology, impact, and opportunity mesh networks create. .   

Propelle curates programming that helps the women of Pittsburgh improve their businesses. Learn how Kate Stoltzfus & Emily Levenson are helping make entrepreneurship more inclusive for our region. Host Josh Lucas guides the conversation that was recorded live at The Livermore in East Liberty as part of the GSD Sessions.   

Over the past two decades, The City of Pittsburgh has reinvented itself, emerging as a leader in redevelopment and model for other rustbelt cities. Henry Pyatt, the Small Business and Redevelopment Manager in the Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment for the City of Pittsburgh, and Siena Kane, Allentown Business District Manager at Hilltop Alliance, discuss the opportunity and obstacles faced by the people that continue to drive change and economic growth.  

Patrick Perini just launched Megabits, a monster training game for IOS with a twist. Hear how Patrick and his team created the first ever Iphone monster game that integrates the player's location into gameplay. Recently featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Megabits is positioned for rapid growth. Hear Patrick’s take on the skills young entrepreneurs need to be successful.

Hear the personal story of Serge Smailbegovic, Board Member of the Pittsburgh-based incubator, Thrill Mill. Located in the heart of East Liberty, the technology epicenter of the City of Pittsburgh, Thrill Mill delivers incubation and services to a wide range of local startups and entrepreneurs. Hear Serge talk about entrepreneurship and what companies need to do to be successful

The Thrill Mill team discusses their mission to help young companies succeed. Located in the heart of East Liberty, the technology epicenter of the City of Pittsburgh, Thrill Mill delivers incubation and services to a wide range of local startups and entrepreneurs. Hear Bobby Zappala and his team discuss how the region’s economy is changing.

Joe and Anthony Vennare are on a mission to change the way Pittsburgh thinks about health and wellness. Fittsburgh delivers the region’s best fitness news, events, and resources so that people can take control of their health. Hear how they approach entrepreneurship and live balanced lives.

John Yonan is helping people quantize their fitness in Pittsburgh. Founded in 2011, MÜV has quickly risen to the top as one of the region’s premier athletic clubs. Hear about his views on entrepreneurship and the region’s growth.

Baron Batch is changing pop art in Pittsburgh. Find out how this former Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back has made the transition to entrepreneur. Working out of Studio AM in Homestead PA, Baron and his team are helping local brands think creatively and outside the box.

Matt Ciccone has played a pivotal role in shaping entrepreneurship and innovation in the City of Pittsburgh. First as a cofounder of GTECH Strategies and as a founder of the coworking space, The Beauty Shoppe. Hear about his efforts to bring an Ace Hotel to East Liberty. Owner of Bar Marco and The Livermore, Bobby Fry hosts.