POP! Talks

Jackie and Marissa are back talking about some local shows, and why this new tread needs to GO (Stopmaxxing!) Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Jackie talks to cast members Cullen Appleton (Antony) and William Penvose (Tobias) about the Reitz Theater's upcoming production of Sweeney Todd. The talk about the plot of the show, what their biggest challenge is, why they think community theater is important, and more. Performances will be held July 10th-11th and 16th-18th at 7pm and July 12th at 2pmWanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Jackie and Marissa are back in this weeks episode of POP! Talks! Why did Elmo get cancelled online and what are the details of Jelly Rolls and Bunnie XO's Divorce? Jackie and Marissa will have the details!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Jackie had the pleasure of interviewing Matt and Brandon from the band Die Tired! They are an alternative rock/pop punk band in Reading, PA. They talked about the band's music, what their writing process looks like, the story behind their band name, and more! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Marissa and Jackie are back with another episode! They discuss where to see local dazzling fireworks, and cover an explosive story about a firework truck going off on the highway! They also talk about the drama popping off on Love Island. Don't miss this weeks episode of Pop! Talks. It is going to be Dynamite! BOOM!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Jackie talks to cast members Wendy Cline (Norma) and Nate Horner (Joe) from the upcoming production of Sunset BLVD at the Clearfield Arts Studio Theater! They talk about the plot of the show, the cinematography element included in their production, why theater is important in our community, and how you can get involved at CAST. Performances will be held June 19-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm, June 21 at 3pm. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Marissa and Jackie are back with another episode! They discuss why some Gen Zers don't like carbonated drinks anymore, updates about the show Off Campus, how they want to get serious about their goals, and more. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Jackie and Marissa are back with a new episode! This week they discuss what this obsession with protein is, are you a little treat after dinner kind of person, and the new series On Campus.Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

POP! Talks is back with a new format! Whenever we don't have guests on the show, Jackie and Marissa will talk about some local tea, what's trending and will give you something top ponder. This week, they discussed the Penn State DuBois campus closure and who might be buying it out, a moral dilemma going viral, the power your mind has over your own positivity, and much more!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

POP! Talks is back with a new format! Whenever we don't have a guest on the show, Jackie and Marissa will talk about local tea, what's trending, and something to ponder. This week, they discuss improv, why AI seems to love goblins, the people possibly buying spirit airlines, and much more. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this episode of POP! Talks, Jackie talked to local artist Greg Long! They talked about his latest album Ain't No Rain, the value of blues and Americana music, why local music is important in our community and more. Find his music and info at https://gelongband.com/Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

POP Radio has a new afternoon DJ - Marissa!!! In this episode, Jackie and Marissa talk about New Jersey stereotypes, weightlifting, musical theater, rats, and more.Make sure to listen to Marissa weekdays from 3-7pm on POP Radio 92.7, 93.1, and 95.9! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this episode, Jackie talked to cast members Shannon Gibson and Bailey Perry about the upcoming production of The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals at the Reitz Theater in DuBois. They talked about the show, why theater is important in our community, and more. Performances will be held April 17th and 18th at 7pm, April 19th at 2pm, and April 23-25 all at 7pm.Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

March is Trisomy Awareness Month! Jackie's sister, Faith, has trisomy 18. In this episode, Jackie talks to her stepmom, Brandi Spicher, about Trisomy Awareness Month, Faith's story with trisomy 18, and more. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

On this episode, Jackie talked to Ian Jay who will be portraying Jimmy Winter in the upcoming production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the DuBois Area High School. They talked about the show, the character Jimmy Winter, why theater is important at DAHS and more. The show will be March 26th - 28th at 7pm in the DuBois Area High School Auditorium. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Today on POP Talks, Alec is joined by Nate, Luca, and Phoenix who are all preparing for their first bout in the ring on March 7th! The boxers all dive into how they prepare, what they eat, and who the greatest boxers of all time are! Make sure you visit the WPAL DuBois Facebook page to get more information on getting your tickets to come see Nate, Luca, and Phoenix in the ring at the DuBois Country Club on March 7th for Mayhem in March!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Jacquelyn got the chance to talk to Shannon Gibson, director of the Reitz Theater's first production of the year, Pride and Prejudice. They discussed the upcoming production, how shows are picked at the theater, how people can get involved at the Reitz Theater in DuBois, and more. Pride and Prejudice will be performed on Feb. 13th-15th and Feb. 19th-21st at the Reitz Theater in DuBois. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this episode, Jackie talks to student director Paityn Bentley and actress Kyrstin Byrd from the DAHS' production of 8 Minutes Left on Jan. 22nd-24th all at 7p.m. at the DAHS auditorium. They talk about their upcoming production, what they like about the theater department, and why theater is important at DAHS. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Today on POP! Talks, Alec is joined by Head Coach Myles Caragein to discuss the 2025 Bison Football Season! They talk about a few of the games and how the results help shape the team and develop the players into better athletes and better men! Plus Myles gives some insight into the potential Quarterback Battle that will be happening for the Bison heading into next season! Make sure you are following along for more episodes of POP! Talks and the 2026 pre-season preview of your 2026 Clearfield Bison Football Team!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In the newest Episode of POP! Talks, Alec is joined by the Head Coach of you DuBois Beavers TJ Wingard once again to discuss the 2025 football season! Coach Wingard weighs in on his thoughts through the season and the difficulty that comes with playing against the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers and Punxsutawney Chucks. A great season was lead by incredible athletes as well with Trey Wingard, Jaxson Hanzely, Samson Deeb, and so many others that came together to build a winning culture on and off the field at DuBois Area High School! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Jackie once again is talking with some members from the DAHS BEST Robotics Team! She talks to Aiden Via (Head of Marketing) and Derrick Weber (Build Team Leader) about their previous competition, their upcoming competition in December, their next fundraising event, and more! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Today on POP! Talks, Alec is joined by the head coach of the DAHS Swim Team, Mr. Mike Gressler! The two discuss a lot about how swimming works as a sport and how Coach Gressler manages and motivates his team! What goes into training to be a competitive swimmer? How do you decide who swims first in a relay? How much does a tenth of a second actually matter? Those questions and more are discussed in this episode of POP! Talks!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

On this episode of POP! Talks, Jackie talks to Aiden Via, Aubree Evans, and Marissa Gilga from the DAHS BEST Robotics team! They discussed what BEST Robotics is, what they like about BEST Robotics, their upcoming competition, and more! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this episode of POP! Talks, Alec is joined by two of his teammates from the Iron City Forge, Mike Keller and Team Captain Ryan Dickson! The Forge play in the American Premier Hockey League (APHL) and Alec signed on to join the team this past summer! Alec, Mike, & Ryan talk about their time playing youth hockey, transitioning from youth to college/junior hockey, and now playing in the APHL! The Forge will open their regular season at home on October 18th at their new home area, The Frozen Pond in Valencia, PA! Follow the Forge on social media and get your tickets at ironcityforge.com!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this episode of POP! Talks, Jackie talks to the drum majors from the Clearfield Area High School Marching Band - Madilyn Johnston and Riley Robison. They discuss their marching band show for this year, what they like about the band, why music programs are important in schools, and more! Fun fact: Jackie was a drum major for the DuBois Area High School Marching Band during the 2018-2019 season! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this episode of POP Talks, Jackie talks to cast members Cam Rodgers and Liam Levenduski about the DuBois Area High School's Fall In Love - An Evening of One Acts and Music where they will be performing Check Please, Take 3 by Jonathan Rand and The Bench by Joshua Skylar that will take place on October 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7:30pm at the DAHS Auditorium. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this Episode of POP! Talks, Alec is joined by the Head coaches of the Clearfield Bison Cross Country Team Eric and John! The discuss the mindset it takes to be on a cross country team and strategy to becoming successful at the sport! Eric and John share their stories as to how they found the sport and started becoming runners! PLUS, Alec make a deal that he may be regretting in a few months but he is really hopeful it has to happen because that would mean great success for the Clearfield Bison Cross Country Team! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Jackie and Alec are BACK! In this episode, they discuss Sabrina Carpenter's new album Man's Best Friend. They discuss the controversy around the album cover, what they like about the album, and why any particular piece of art is usually not relatable to everyone, and that's okay. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

T-Swizzle and El Trav-A-Dor are officially officially OFFICIAL!  Taylor Swift is on her way to becoming Taylor Kelce! The two were engaged earlier this week and There are so many hints around what is next for Taylor Swift musically and a lot of speculation for what is next for Travis when it comes to his football career. Either way, Congratulations to two amazing friends of the show Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on getting engaged and starting a new chapter in their life together!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Alec is back at it with the Clearfield Bison head coach Myles Caragein to discuss the season ahead for Clearfield Football! Last season was history making not only as a team but also for some of the seniors last year. There are some new faces on the 2025 Bison roster that are sure to make an impact and are looking to continue the standard of Clearfield Bison Football!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

It is FOOTBALL SEASON! Today on POP! Talks, Alec is joined by Head Coach of the DuBois High School football team, TJ Wingard! A lot of key seniors graduated and are off to do incredible things in the future but there is a lot of skill lined up to fill those roles on this years Beavers roster! DuBois has a tough schedule this year and is looking to make it back into the state playoffs! Based on this conversation, the Beavers have what it takes to get back to the post season and have tremendous success this year!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

This episode of POP! Talks is not your ordinary artist interview! Alec had the opportunity to talk to Rosecoloredworld about so much and really get to know Addison and Rae as artists who use music to achieve their goal of building a caring community! Their music is AMAZING but their story is even better! They have a bunch of songs out right now that should be on your playlists and even more coming soon! head over to rosecolored.world to get your tickets to see this awesome band on tour this summer and fall!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

On this week's episode of POP! Talks, Jackie talked to director Mason Marshall and cast members Christian Brady (Marlin) and Adi Manno (Dory) about IGNITE Youth Theater's production of Finding Nemo Jr August 1-3 at the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School. They discussed what the show is about, why they love community theater, and more! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

On this week's episode of POP! Talks, Jackie talked to director Justine Washic and cast members Hannah Smith (Roxie Hart) and Grace Henry (Velma Kelly) from IGNITE Youth Theater's production of CHICAGO: Teen Edition on July 25-27 at the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School. They discussed what the show is about, why they love community theater, and more!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

On this episode of POP! Talks, Jackie interviews Nate Horner who is the assistant director and is playing the lead role of Spongebob in Spongebob the Musical at CAST in Clearfield on July 24-26, 31 & August 1-2 at 7:30pm. They discussed the show, the importance of community theater, and more. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

SUMMER IS HERE!!! Jackie has lived in this area just about her whole life, and one of the biggest complaints she hears is people saying is "there's nothing to do around here!!!!!!!" Jackie compiled a list of 10 things she loves to do and places she loves to go in the summer to hopefully help you fill your summer with fun activities and experiences. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Today, Alec is joined by a rising STAR in the music industry! Her newest song Finish Line is out right not for you to enjoy wherever you stream music as well as on your radio dial with POP Radio! She is Molly Baker! Molly performs around the Washington DC area and is working with a number of people in the business who are helping her become the best version of herself! You will enjoy getting to know Molly and you will definitely be adding Finish Line to your Playlist! POP already has!Follow Molly on Social Media - @mollybakermusicWanna be on the show? Send us a message!

EPISODE 100! Thank you to everyone who listens to POP! Talks! We made it to 100 Episodes and to celebrate Alec and Jackie are joined by Kyle once again along with 2 new guests! Angela and Charli from 3WZ in State College! They bring back one of their favorite games to play... Blind Debates! There are a number of great debates that go down! Let us know who you think should have won each debate! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

What is this episode? Jackie and Alec don't even know. It's been a while since they recorded an episode together and they were on the struggle bus the week this was recorded. If you're going to judge them...just don't tell them. They are trying their best right now.Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this episode of POP! Talks, Alec is joined by two amazing boxers! Bunny and Patrick from Team 412 are ranked nationally in boxing and are working hard to achieve their goals of being National Champions! They give a very great perspective on the mental aspect of the sport as well as how they got their love for the sport! Also listen in to hear who Patrick and Bunny think are the Greatest Boxers of all time and who they love watching today in the world of Boxing!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this Episode of POP Talks! Alec and Jackie (who were spinning with a crazy week this week) decided to introduce you to their new podcasts if you haven't checked them out already! Jackie is putting together 'It's Fine" where where each week, she analyzes internet trends, discusses various theories, questions life, or she will just yap for an hour. Whatever the case may be, at the end of the day, it’s fine. Alec has launched '7 Mountains Mania' which is all about the WWE as we head into Wrestlemania 41 tomorrow! Both of their podcasts are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and popradiopa.com!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

Alec had the opportunity to sit down with Clearfield Bison Head Softball Coach Harlon Funk! The talked about what you can expect from the Bison on the field this season and what some of the goals are for this team that lost some key seniors. Last season was not what the Bison had hoped for but the girls have worked hard and are looking to get back to their winning ways that brought Clearfield a State Title a few years ago! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this week's episode of POP! Talks, Jackie talks to Aubrey Ott, Cullen Appleton, Addison Love, and Audrey Barbella about the upcoming production of Between The Lines at the DuBois Area High School March 27th - 29th, 2025. They talk about what the show is about, why they love theater, and more! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

On this week's episode of POP! Talks, Jackie interviewed local musician Alex Haines! Jackie and Alex both graduated from DuBois Area High School and met when they were both in the production of Honk at the Reitz Theater. Alex is a local musician that has performed at various places across the area, and is now part of a new arena rock band called Aesop. They talk about Alex's love of performing, Aesop's new single Sleep Easy, and more! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this week's episode, Jackie and Alec talk about their trip to Nashville! They had the opportunity to attend the Country Radio Seminar, where they got to meet some great people, see lots of performances, and had a phenomenal time! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

This week, Alec is back! Once again, Alec has compiled a list of news headlines, and Jackie tries to guess whether or not they are real. Are people renting chickens? Did a lake in Alabama completely drain overnight and no one knows where the water went? Listen to this episode to find out! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

On this week's episode of the podcast, Jackie interviews Lennox! Lennox is an indie pop artist from upstate New York! They talk about Lennox's creative process, why she started making music, and her latest single When A Heart Breaks. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

In this episode of POP! Talks, Jackie interviews Emma Reed from the acoustic pop-rock cover duo based out of Pittsburgh, Just Because! They talk about how Just Because started, where they've performed, and Emma's plans for the future. Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

POP! Talks is going to be evolving a little bit in the new year! 2025 is going to be a fun year full of change and we want to give you more conversation you want to hear. Local Superstars if you will are going to be the target for POP! Talks moving forward! High School Coaches, Community Members who put our area above all, Actors/Actresses who work hard to entertain the community, and so many more people are on our list to bring in for a conversation that you will enjoy! Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!

HO HO HO! Merry Christmas POP Talks Fam! We here at POP hope every single one of you have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year! This will be the final episode of 2024 so we hope you all enjoyed hanging out with us this year! In 2025, Alec and Jackie have some plans to evolve the show a little bit and hopefully make it more entertaining for all of you! Happy Holidays! See you in 2025!Wanna be on the show? Send us a message!