The Brian Christiana Podcast

Lourdes Athletic Director Mike Gilger updates us on the Lourdes athletic teams during the 2025-2026 school year.

Brian welcomes Luke Adzima to the show to talk about his Toy Drive in Central PA. Reach out to him on Facebook and help him give back to the area.

Brandon Mendoza has returned to the area for an exciting weekend. He joins us on the show to discuss the Shamokin area and the exciting 2025 year for WWE.

Brian links up with an old friend, Blake Zalar, who was a Shamokin Area and Penn State Football Player. They talk about the upcoming season for both teams and Blake's nonprofit, which he is involved with, to help improve the Shamokin football program.

Brian catches up with The Twinstripe Reporters to talk about their experiences at PNC Field in Scranton and their experience with Brian Cashman at the Yankees game on August 13.

Brian and Eric McCabe talk about Lourdes and working in higher education. Eric has worked in college athletics and shares the hard work it takes to be successful in the field.

Brian welcomes Ryan Stevens from Nxt Lvl Customs to the show. Ryan graduated from Millville High School and Central Penn College where he was on the Baseball team during a pivotal point in the programs success. Since graduating, Ryan has created his own business where he customizes shoes.

Episode 51 features Lourdes alum Tim McLaughlin. Tim tells us about his time at OLOL and his current career at Blink Advertising.

Our fiftieth episode features Art Selby from News Radio WHP 580. Art talks about local radio and the local sports scene. Art also is the play-by-play announcer for the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders football team.

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with legendary Harrisburg radio voice Glenn Hamilton for a candid conversation about life behind the mic and beyond.We talk about how he got his start in radio, his unexpected new passion for acting on stage, and what it was like bringing the character of Pee Wee to life for the iconic Gary Chrisman.Glenn also opens up about the highs and heartbreaks of being a lifelong Baltimore Orioles and Carolina Panthers fan.Whether you're a radio nerd, a theater buff, or just love a good story—this one's for you.

Brian welcomes Bill Chesney to the show. Bill discusses his time at Our Lady of Lourdes and how the school has impacted him, from his teenage years to the present day.

Brian meets up with Mike Shaffer, and they talk about the local area. Mike is an insurance agent at Myers & Lynch in Shamokin. Mike is also involved with his church and has helped many children on their path to adulthood.

Brian welcomes Joey Aliberto and Aaron Christiana to the show. Joey talks about recently graduating from Shamokin Area High School and how he is going to pursue a degree at Susquehanna University.

Brian welcomes Colin Salig to the show. Colin works in the Athletic department at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Colin also shares his experiences working in Minor League Baseball and his experience at James Madison University.

Dr. Mary Stout returns to the show to talk about physical therapy.

Brian welcomes Tara Jacobs to the show. Tara talks about living on the west side of the state and working in corporate for a grocery retail business.

Brian catches up with an old friend. Bob Hauer currently works for iHeartMedia and is the Host for the Hershey Bears. Bob talks about how Lourdes impacted his life.

Brian meets up with Bob Dondero. Bob is a graduate from the Class of 1970 at Lourdes, and is also on the board at Mount Saint Mary's in Maryland.

Angel Alonso returns to the show, and this time, they change it up and have deep conversations. The guys talk about their relationship with God and what they feel their purpose is on this earth.

Brian sits down with Lourdes Regional Athletic Director Mike Gilger about Lourdes sports. Mike also discusses his time as an athlete for the Red Raiders and the Mount Carmel Red Tornadoes.

Amanda Krebs is the next guest on the podcast, discussing her career as an EMT and her experience performing in a band.

Episode 40 features Tom Karins from the Buffalo Sabres. Tom talks about his experiences working in sales for sports teams.

Brian welcomes Marc Malkoskie from the News-Item to the show. The guys talk about local sports and athletes. Marc goes into detail on all of the MLB stadiums he has been to.

Shamokin Police Officer Ethan Roughton talks about his early life and joining the Shamokin Police Department. Ethan is also a head baseball coach and talks about the challenges it is for a first year coach.

Brian sits down with OLOL teacher and coach Bill Gilger to discuss his career at the school. Bill also talks about experiences as a student at OLOL and at Penn State University.The guys also talk about professional wrestling and how it has changed.

Brian welcomes Justin Ruiz to the show. Justin tells us about his career as a Personal Trainer and the classes he has in Shamokin. Justin also talks about his favorite sports team, the New York Mets.

Lourdes Regional Freshmen, Xavier Ozelek, and Cru Kodack join Brian. They talk about their first year of high school and some of their interests.

Brian and Lenny welcome Drew Yagodzinskie to the show. They talk about the MCA Baseball team and the success the team has had.

Brian and Lenny talk about MCA Baseball and Lenny's thoughts on the professional sports world.

A blast from the past happens on the show as Brian's high school classmate Kendall Krebs joins the show. Kendall discusses her recent engagement and her career in speech therapy.

Brian welcomes Mary Lazarski Stout to the program. Mary talks about her time at Lourdes and her experiences as a Physical Therapist. She also has some insight about the Finger Lakes.

Recent Lourdes Regional graduate Kyle Baranoski joins the show and talks about his journey at OLOL. Kyle also discusses hobbies, including sports gambling and his interest in the NY Giants.

John Kim and Amy Christiana join the show. They talk about living in Pittsburgh and their recent stay in Shamokin.

Brian welcomes Hunter Whitmoyer to the show. Hunter lives in Numedia, PA, and discusses his experiences as a manager in the grocery retail industry. Hunter and Brian also talk about professional wrestling, and Hunter has advice for younger people looking to start a family.

Lourdes Regional teacher and Easton, PA native Angel Alonso joins the show to discuss his summer vacation and his passion for helping our local youth. Lourdes student Luciano Belgio also joins the show to tell everyone what the summer looks like for him. Luciano is also planning on joining the Mount Carmel Football team!

Brian welcomes Sarah Graber, a Lewisburg, PA native, to the podcast. Aaron also joins the show, and they talk about their experiences working in retail and Sarah's experiences at Penn State University.

Brian welcomes his grandmother, Susie Christiana, to the show. She talks about her health issues over the past 35 years, and now adjusting to her husband having his health issues. She also talks about her family and how much Lourdes has meant to her.

Ferndale Legend Scott Fabrizio joins the show and talks about his time at Lourdes. He also talks about the Freedom Fighters and his shopping experiences with his friend Mike.

Brian welcomes Doug Fisher to the podcast, where they discuss Doug's early life in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. They discuss various ways to grow in the business field and how young people can thrive in the business world. Fisher also discusses his passion for coaching individuals in the business world and on the soccer field.

Brian welcomes Chris Rumfelt, owner of Sh'Mokin Taco, and Anthony "Ho Bott" Procopio returns to the show. The guys discuss various activities happening in the area and the partnership they have established over the past few years.

Dave Sandri makes his podcast debut, discussing the ups and downs of coaching youth sports. Dave also talks about being a PIAA official in soccer.

A special edition of the Brian Christiana Podcast has the return of Aaron Christiana and their mother, Michelle. The three of them talk about their personal lives and professional careers.

Dylan Kleintop from Lehighton joins the show to discuss his career in marketing. He also advises on a career in the marketing field.

Justin Rickert joins the show, where he discusses his career as a PIAA basketball official and the future of officiating high school sports

Brian and Lenny catch up with Coach Mike Klembara from Our Lady of Lourdes. He talks about his story of coaching and the loss of his son, Michael.

Brian and Sydney Rhodes discuss Broadway shows and Sydney’s career in Aesthetics.

Brian welcomes Trevor Schrader to the show! They discuss the difficult obstacles Trevor overcame, including the passing of his brother and mother. Trevor also discusses his involvement in youth sports and his current interest in local politics.

Episode 15 features Aaron Christiana and Garrett Rupp. This episode talks about how all three speakers grew up together in Shamokin. Garrett talks about one of the biggest challenges someone can face-Cancer!

Joe Daniels from iHeartMedia comes in and discusses his career in broadcasting. Joe also tells listeners why iHeart is the best way to help grow a business's marketing strategy.

Brian welcomes Mackenzie Witt to the show, where they discuss different types of literature and journalism. Nathan Yablonski asks Mackenzie how her career in journalism impacts her day-to-day life.