Between 2 Bridges - Audio

Ep.85 - Tee’d Off and Soaked Through

The U.S. Open hit Oakmont like a storm, both literally and figuratively. In this episode, Joe and Jerry break down what the cameras didn’t show: 18-hour days, soggy uniforms, parking hustle, and why it’s not just the players who lost their mental toughness surviving the week. From first-hand chaos to locker room gossip, it’s a behind-the-scenes take you won’t hear on ESPN.

Ep.84 - From Tee Times to Check Crimes

The U.S. Open brought world-class golf to Oakmont, and a flood of behind-the-scenes stories with it. Joe and Jerry dive into police escorts, surprise run-ins with Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf, and the wild logistics of outfitting hundreds during the tournament. But things get serious when Jerry’s employee catches over $14,000 in fraudulent checks pulled from a client’s account. What follows is a real-world financial mystery, and a cautionary tale every business owner needs to hear.

Ep.83 Matt Colussy - Colussy Chevrolet - When the Music Fades, the Motor Starts

Touring musician. Tour manager. Now, operations manager at America’s oldest Chevy dealership. In Episode 83, Matt Colussy shares how he went from life on stage to life in the showroom, and what it takes to carry a 100-year legacy forward. He and Jerry dig into the evolution of the auto industry, how massive recalls are handled behind the scenes, the reality of EVs, and the power of personal relationships in a business with your name on the sign. This one covers a lot of ground, literally.

Ep.82 - When the Wheels Keep Turning

When’s the last time you drove 1,000 miles just to gain perspective?In Episode 82, Jerry takes the wheel, literally and metaphorically. What started as a solo trip to honor an old mentor turned into a NASCAR pit stop, an audiobook epiphany, and a deep dive into leadership, loss, and tax law. Buckle up for Extreme Ownership, Coca-Cola 600, and one hell of a ride.

Ep.81 - The Smartest Hire You’ll Ever Make Isn’t Human

Your next employee won’t take lunch breaks. Or call in sick. Or need trained! It’s artificial intelligence and if you’re not using it in your business yet, you're behind. AI isn’t the future. It’s the new hire you should’ve made yesterday. In Episode 81, Joe and Jerry pull back the curtain on how smart businesses are using artificial intelligence to automate, accelerate, and outmaneuver the competition.

Ep.80 Ray Thimons - PA Commercial Real Estate - Steel town, still standing: From rust to real estate.

Pittsburgh was built on steel, but Ray Timmons built something else from its ashes.
In this episode, we sit down with a man whose journey from scrap yards to commercial real estate is packed with hard-earned wisdom, inside stories, and unexpected lessons. Ray shares how he navigated the steel industry’s decline, learned the language of buildings and zoning codes, and carved out a second act in a city still redefining itself.

Ep.79 - Storms knocked out the lights, but the vision got clearer.

When a historic storm sweeps through Pittsburgh, knocking out power and paralyzing businesses, Joe and Jerry find themselves at the epicenter, personally and professionally. In this bridge episode, they break down how even a 10-minute weather event created weeks of chaos for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and working families.
But amidst the literal and metaphorical darkness, a bold move is made: Joe officially kills off Duro Cleaners and unveils a complete rebrand. Say hello to Wash - Laundry and Dry Cleaning, a new name, new system, and new standard for convenience-based cleaning.
This episode isn’t about weather. It’s about resilience. It’s about adapting fast. It’s about building something bigger than a name.

Ep.78 Rick Sebak - A Friendly Neighbor Narrator Program

Rick Sebak changed the way Pittsburgh sees itself. Before Yelp reviews or social media nostalgia, his voice guided generations through shuttered diners, lost landmarks, and the quirks that make a neighborhood feel like home. From WQED specials to national PBS hits, his documentaries transformed everyday lives into lasting legacies. This week, we sit down with the man who’s been narrating our neighborhoods for over 40 years to talk memory, media, and the magic of looking closer.

Ep.77 Brian Drusky - Presenting the presenter of Drusky Entertainment

Brian Drusky has spent the last 20 years putting Pittsburgh on the map as a live music destination. From rock legends to rising stars, he’s booked them all. In this episode, he breaks down how the concert game works, from locking in artists and venues to navigating the chaos of COVID-era drive-ins and weather disasters. Whether you’re a music fan or a business builder, this one hits all the right notes.

Ep.76 John Dick - Poll Vaulting into the Future With Civic Science

John Dick doesn’t just track trends, he predicts them.
As founder of CivicScience, he’s behind the real-time data engine that powers decisions for brands like Target, McDonald’s, and Apple. In this episode, John breaks down what 6 billion survey responses reveal about shifting consumer habits, brand loyalty during recessions, and how uncertainty creates a once-in-a-cycle opportunity for smart businesses to steal market share. If you want to know where the market’s going, or how to actually read the signals, this is the conversation you need.