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The Loft

by Kev Nichols

THE LOFT is a podcast that was created to encourage deeper discussion and dive into topics such as mental health, depression, addiction, and many others. Let's Encourage The Conversation.

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  1. DEX On: Barstool, Stanton & Bowery, And The Power of Reinventing Yourself: THE LOFT EPISODE 135

    Dex joins THE LOFT to talk about stepping into his new role as Director of Entertainment at Stanton & Bowery and the leap of faith that came with moving from Milwaukee to Nashville in pursuit of expanding his career as a DJ. He opens up about betting on himself, adapting to a brand new city, and...

  2. The Leap That Built The J Spot: Jacqueline Clarizio's Story - THE LOFT EPISODE 134

    Jacqueline Clarizio, founder of The J Spot, joins THE LOFT to talk about her journey of pursuing entrepreneurship from a young age and turning that vision into reality. She opens up about always knowing she wanted more, taking the leap while she had the time and opportunity, and the mindset it…

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  3. Stop Waiting for Yes: Ben Arsenal’s Mindset Shift - THE LOFT EPISODE 133

    Ben Arsenal joins THE LOFT to talk about his journey through the music industry and the reality of being told “no” along the way. He opens up about the setbacks, doubts, and moments that could’ve made him quit—but instead pushed him to go all in on himself. We dive into the mindset shifts that...

  4. The Blueprint to Longevity (In Any Industry) - THE LOFT EPIOSDE 132

    DJ Cream (NYC) joins THE LOFT for a real conversation about what it actually takes to build and sustain a DJ career over time. We dive into how to grow your brand, stay consistent, and position yourself for long-term success in an industry that’s constantly evolving. Cream also shares his new...

  5. "I Bet on Myself and Everything Changed" - THE LOFT EPISODE 131

    Jerry joins THE LOFT to talk about his journey to nearly 2 years sober and his recent move to Colorado in search of a new life. He opens up about the mindset shifts that came with choosing sobriety, the challenges he faced along the way, and the clarity he’s found on the other side. We also dive...

  6. Why You’re Stuck (And How to Fix It) - THE LOFT EPISODE 130

    In this episode of THE LOFT, I break down why so many people feel stuck, and what’s actually holding them back. We get into the truth about motivation and why it’s one of the most unreliable things you can depend on, and how discipline and daily habits are what really shape your life. I also talk...

  7. The Pat Dugan Interview EP. 130

    Philadelphia District Attorney Candidate and Beloved Judge Pat Dugan joins THE LOFT to talk about his upcoming election. He talks about his policies as well as how he would have planned to improve the living quality in the City of Philadelphia. He dives deep on his stance on Philadelphia Police...

  8. Avram Hornik On FCM, Entrepreneurship, And What It Takes To Build An Empire || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 129

    Avram Hornik, founder and owner of FCM Hospitality joins THE LOFT to talk about the creation of his company along with the development of popular venues such as Morgan's Pier & Liberty Point . We dive deep into the mentality of developing ideas from the ground up and what it takes to have a...

  9. Buster On Q102, Interviewing Will Smith, and The Secret To Making It In Radio || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 128

    Brandon "Buster" Scott from Q102 Radio joins The Loft to talk about his upcoming wrestling project called "BTA" as well as his in-depth interview with Will Smith and his confrontation with Machine Gun Kelly,. He opens up about family life, constant obstacles he had to overcome and the secret to...

  10. Brandon Alex On Miami Music Week, Comfort In The Unknown, And Taking The Ultimate Leap || THE LOFT EP. 127

    DJ Brandon Alex joins The Loft to talk about his events at Miami Music Week as well as his philosophy on finding comfort in the unknown. We also dive deep into his growth as a dj in the Jersey/New York area and "not knowing unless you truly try". It takes being told "no" to TRULY grow and evolve.

  11. Colin "CPAT" Reeser On His BKFC Debut & Why Fighting Saved His Life || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 126

    Colin "CPAT" Reeser joins The Loft to talk about his upcoming BKFC debut at the 2300 Arena and how the art of fighting has saved his life. We dive deep into his combat journey that begun at the age of 17 in Street Beefs and how overcoming the odds is only the beginning, He shares how career…

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  12. Johnny "Cannoli" Garbarino On BKFC Knucklemania, Going Viral, & Providing Value || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 125

    Johnny "Cannoli" Garbarino joins The Loft to talk about his HUGE win at BKFC Knucklemania, iconic weigh-in moment, and his viral marriage proposal to his new fiancé. We also dive deep into his upcoming fight, South Philly culture, and the importance of providing VALUE. We talk about the...

  13. Recap of The Eagles Super Bowl, Partying With The Players, And Getting Ready For 2025 || THE LOFT EP. 124

    Kev And Julez P aka Vision recap the amazing Eagles Super Bowl season and the insanity that came with it. We talk about our watch parties, after parties at Barstool Sansom Street and getting to play for players such as Cooper Dejean, Saquon Barkley, and Landon Dickerson for the party post game.…

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  14. Andre Petroski: Overcoming Addiction & Becoming UFC Champion || THE LOFT PODCAST EPISODE 123

    UFC Middleweight Andre Petroski joins THE LOFT to talk about his journey of overcoming addiction and his career in the UFC. We dive deep into his appearance on the show The Ultimate Fighter and how it sparked his desire to become a UFC champion. He shares his internal struggles and how his…

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  15. Gervase Peterson On Survivor, Reaching Stardom, and Making Sacrifices || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 122

    Gervase Peterson joins THE LOFT to talk about his appearances on the hit TV show Survivor, talks about manifesting his dream of becoming an actor since the age of 5 years old, playin in the NBA Entertainment league, and hosting the MTV music awards. We also dive deep into the sacrifices he made...

  16. Teddy Sourias On Leadership, Starting From Nothing, & Building Legacy || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 121

    Teddy Sourias is no stranger to the hustle. Buying his first bar Finn McCool's with his Dad, Teddy worked through trials, tribulations, and an ultimate decision about where his life would go. With the money he had left, Teddy doubled down and took a full gamble on himself. He now is president of...

  17. Martin On The Hustle, Networking, and The Value of Being YOU || THE LOFT PODCAST EP 120

    Martin joins THE LOFT to talk about his upbringing as well as what makes him so passionate about being a DJ, making music, and performing on stage. We dive deep into the pressures of figuring out your life path as well as the importance of how you treat people getting there. An inspirational...

  18. Erock On Saquon Barkley's Arrival, The New Look Eagles, & Forging Your Own Path || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 119

    Eric Emanuele AKA Erock joins THE LOFT to talk all things Eagles including Saquon Barkley's arrival, last year's collapse, and the future of our beloved football team. We also dive deep into his start in making content as well as WHY he continues to his die hard fandom. A great insight on the…

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  19. DJ High Def On Finding Your Path, Jenks Club, & The Value of Perspective || THE LOFT

    DJ High Def joins THE LOFT to talk about his extensive DJ career at venues such as Jenks in Point Pleasant, and 98.5 radio. He also shares his time taking over his real estate family business, and learning the important value of perspective. We dive deep into his volunteer work in Nicaragua and…

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  20. Joe Picozzi On Running For PA State Senate & Rebuilding The City of Philadelphia || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 117

    Joe Picozzi joins THE LOFT to talk about his upcoming election for PA State Senate. We also dive deep into the current political climate as well as the current state of the City of Philadelphia and the changes that need to be made. We talk about Joe's dedication to enhancing quality of life and...

  21. Andrew Linder: The Man Who Ran 3,000 Miles Across The Country || THE LOFT PODCAST EP 116

    Andrew Linder joins THE LOFT to talk about his 79 day journey across the country. He also dives deep into how he managed to raise over 100,000 for human trafficking while garnering attention through national news outlets. He also talk about the mental and physical toll it took running 40 miles a...

  22. Chris Gullace: Balancing Life As A Nashville Recording Artist And Business Owner || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 115

    Chris Gullace joins THE LOFT to talk about his career as musical artist, recording in Nashville with prestigious producers, and running his venue The Asbury Ale House. We dive deep into his 15 year long journey and why he has no plans on slowing down any time soon. This is a great episode about...

  23. Manny Ferreiros On HQ2 Night Club, Importance of Character, & Building A Legacy || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 114

    Manny Ferreiros joins THE LOFT to share his insights on navigating the competitive nightlife scene, cultivating connections such as John Summit, Dom Dolla, and Steve Aoki, and leveraging opportunities to advance his career in the entertainment world. From his humble beginnings DJing at local dive...

  24. Kody Pasqualichio On The Bachelor, Urban Saloon, And Secchio Experiences || THE LOFT EP. 113 PODCAST

    Kody Pasqualichio joins THE LOFT to talk about his friendship with former Bachelor contestant Joey Garziadei, hosting viral Bachelor watch parties, and owning his own travel company. We dive deep into things fans may not have known about the Joey and the hit show, as well as Kody's main goal when...

  25. Ricardo Migliarese On Self-Defense, Jiu Jitsu In Brazil, And Handling Conflict || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 112

    Ricardo Migliarese joins THE LOFT to talk about starting Balance MMA with his brother Phil, Competing in global competitions for Jiu Jitsu, as well as the proper way to handle conflict when it arises. We also dive deep into his new Tatsu Tea, advice from his father, and the discipline it takes to...

  26. Phil Migliarese On Balance MMA, Tatsu Tea, and Mastering Jiu Jitsu || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 111

    Phil Migliarese join THE LOFT to talk about the start of Balance MMA, Tatsu Tea, and Mastering the art of Jiu Jitsu. We also dive deep into his connection with his brother Rick as well as his ability to lead and stay inspired after years of perfecting his craft.

  27. Chris Quigley On Q102, Starting Fresh, And Overcoming Loss || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 110

    Chris Quigley AKA DJ Quigs joins THE LOFT to talk about becoming an official Q102 DJ, starting fresh after moving from a different city, and how he overcame the loss of his mother. An insightful episode with someone I can truly call a friend.

  28. The Justin Rosenberg Interview - CEO And Founder of Honeygrow || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 109

    Founder and CEO of Honeygrow Justin Rosenberg joins THE LOFT to dive deep into his story about how he started his wildly successful business Honeygrow. He shares his journey, the ups & downs he had to overcome, and ultimately what makes a strong leader. An amazing episode for ANY entrepreneur.

  29. C.J. Lafragola On His Upcoming Fight, Overcoming Struggle, & Reaching Your Peak || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 108

    C.J. Lafragola joins THE LOFT to talk about his upcoming CFFC fight on February 9th as well as his journey to get to this point. We dive deep into the importance of being present as well as his his multi-sport journey, and his four years at Brown University. We also talk about him becoming Club...

  30. The Girls On The Fly Interview || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 107

    Becca and Ang from Girls On The Fly join THE LOFT to talk about joining Club 215 and how it all started. We also dive deep into where they came from and what made them want to start content creation. We also talk about Becca's journey so far as a law student and Ang's journey as a professional...

  31. The Boys On Club 215, The Dawkins Episode, & Finding Your Purpose || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 106

    Roommates and best friends Bobby Koehler and Chris Graham join THE LOFT to reflect on the past year as roommates as well as the growth seen within each other. We also talk about Club 215, The Brian Dawkins Episode, and everything in between. They both open up about their stories, struggles, as…

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  32. Gunner Spain On His Upcoming Fight, Seizing The Moment, & Finding Self-Belief || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 105

    Gunner Spain joins THE LOFT to talk about his upcoming main event fight on December 2nd, his journey as a young professional fighter, and his goal to becoming a UFC champion. We dive deep into the importance of his support system and how crucial it is to have the right people in your corner. A...

  33. Julez P On Coming From Boston, Producing Music, & Staying Inspired || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 104

    Julez P joins THE LOFT to talk about his journey as a DJ, the difference between Boston and Philly, and staying inspired while producing music. We also dive deep into the culture of EDM music and the importance of having a great support system.

  34. Chelsea Frost On Nightlife, Staying Consistent, And Embracing The Journey || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 103

    Chelsea Frost aka DJ FREEZIE joins THE LOFT to talk about her journey in nightlife as a DJ, Entertainer, and mother. We dive deep into breaking the stereotype as a female DJ and her struggles as well as embracing your journey, and finding self-confidence.

  35. The Nick Spinelli Interview || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 102

    Nick Spinelli joins THE LOFT to talk about his guest set at our upcoming Club 215 Tailgate, as well as his journey to becoming one of the most sought after wedding DJ's in the U.S. We also dive deep into fatherhood, married life, and overcoming self-confidence.

  36. Maleek Jackson On: Boxing, Survival, And Serving His 10 Year Prison Sentence || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 101

    Maleek Jackson joins THE LOFT to talk about the start of his boxing gym called Maleek Jackson Fitness. He also talks about losing family and friends to violence and serving his 10 year prison sentence. He dives deep into what he learned about himself in prison, his religion, as well as what it...

  37. The 100th Episode Special With Brian Dawkins || THE LOFT PODCAST

    #HelloBlessedPeople Hall of Fame Safety and Eagles legend Brian Dawkins joins THE LOFT with guest co-host Artist Jordan Spector to talk about their upcoming collaboration on the first ever Immortals trading card, “RELENTLESS.” Brian also dives deep into his journey as an NFL star, but more...

  38. In Loving Memory of Philomena "Bean" Stendardo: Together We Must Do Better || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 99.9

    Mina and Mark Stendardo from The Storm The Heavens Fund join THE LOFT to share their story and spread awareness for their daughter Philomena who passed away from the rare and deadly disease called Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) - an aggressive type of childhood cancer that forms in the...

  39. The Lil "Mo" Mozzarella Interview || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 99.9

    Mark Brucato, aka “Lil Mo Mozzarella" joins THE LOFT today to talk about his ascending career in content creation and comedy. We dive deep into his origin and funny food reviews, and the moment with Barstool that made him go viral. Gonna wanna tune into this one how ya doinnnn.

  40. In Loving Memory of Javier Velez || THE LOFT PODCAST 99.8

    Javier Velez' mother Kayla joins THE LOFT to open up and share her story about her son that was killed by a drunk driver back in July. She dives deep into the day of this tragic event and the mark it has left on her and her family. There isn't anything I can say or do to make it better, but I…

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  41. Keaun Lee On Double O Smoove, Evolution, Leaving Australia, & Loving The Hustle || THE LOFT PODCAST

    Keaun Lee joins THE LOFT to talk about his love for music, Double O' Smoove, and loving the hustle. He talks about moving from Melbourne Australia to the United States and the changes he has had to make for him and his family. We also talk about evolving as an artist and human being and why…

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  42. Malik Joe On Meek Mill, Overcoming Homelessness, & Self-Belief || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 99.5

    Malik Joe joins THE LOFT to talk about overcoming homelessness, being reposted by Meek Mill, & how he turned his self-belief into a prosperous career in comedy. The beloved creator talks about his journey in content creation, his rough upbringing and the importance of never giving up.

  43. Andrew Linder On Discipline, Seeking Discomfort, & Inspiring Others || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 99

    Andrew Linder joins THE LOFT to talk about his passion for fitness, his journey in seeking discomfort, & why he will never achieve his peak performance. We dive deep into the importance of the love and support he receives from his family & friends as well as his definition of success & the...

  44. Jamie Pagliei On Building a Persona, Insane Fandom, & Feud With Angelo Cataldi || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 98

    Jamie Pagliei AKA The Philly Sports Guy joins THE LOFT to go in depth on building his wild persona, his lifelong fandom for Philly sports, and his feud with radio icon Angelo Cataldi. We also dive deep on WHY he started his persona and the positive effect he has on the community and the beloved...

  45. Rob Dunphy On Going Viral, Drake Posting Him On Instagram, & Being Uncomfortable || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 97

    Rob Dunphy joins THE LOFT to talk about his viral moment that lead to his Philly fame, the story behind getting his stomach tattooed, & Drake posting him on his Instagram story, Dunphy also opens up about anxiety and how he copes with being uncomfortable. An amazing episode with an icon of Philly...

  46. Cat Murphy & Dame Williams On Barstool, Leadership, & Seizing Opportunities || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 96

    Cat Murphy & Dame Williams join THE LOFT to talk about how Cat got her start as GM of Barstool Sansom Street, Dame's success as the owner of Williams Event Group, and the importance of seizing opportunities when you find them. We also go in depth on Dame's rough past and the importance of...

  47. Jason Weiss On Seaport Suites, VYCE, & Building A Business From The Ground Up || THE LOFT PODCAST Ep. 95

    Jason Weiss joins THE LOFT to talk about Vyce, Fairview Social, & Fourcast Day Club. We go in depth on the development of these brand new venues, as well as some of the obstacles he has had to face along the way. He also shares his plans on life after being a DJ and his lead motivation behind why...

  48. "My Addiction Almost Killed Me" - A Story of Hope And Redemption || THE LOFT PODCAST Ep. 94

    A true story of hope and redemption. Marc Cohen joins THE LOFT to share how he overcame his addiction and how losing his college scholarship drove him to a path of self destruction. As a dedicated volunteer for The Grace Project, Marc understands the importance of helping others in Kensington and...

  49. Aaron Raysor: Capturing The Moment, Pursuing Your Passion, & Leaving A Legacy || THE LOFT PODCAST Ep. 93

    Aaron Raysor joins THE LOFT to share his wild journey in the entertainment industry, as well as talk about the importance of capturing the moment and leaving a legacy. An amazing episode with the man behind the camera whom we all know and love.

  50. Building Relationships, Finding Your WHY, & Our Upcoming Tailgate || THE LOFT PODCAST EP. 92

    Maura Herman & Juliana Gainsburg join THE LOFT to talk about our upcoming tailgate, finding your WHY, and building meaningful relationships. Be sure to come out this Saturday for our tailgate at LOT G1 & come ride the bull for the after party at PBR hosted by yours truly.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

THE LOFT is a podcast that was created to encourage deeper discussion and dive into topics such as mental health, depression, addiction, and many others. Let's Encourage The Conversation.

HOSTED BY

Kev Nichols

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