Day: January 7, 2022

Bob Heil Interview Heil Sound

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The word Pioneer best describes Bob Heil. He is the guy credited with making huge advancements in the development of sound systems for Rock acts like The Grateful Dead and The Who. And, if that isn’t enough he also invented the Heil Talk Box which was made famous by Joe Walsh and Peter Frampton. These days, Bob is part of TWIT (This Week In Technology), a weekly HD video webcast about Ham Radio. Hosted by Leo Laponte, it’s recorded ‘Live’ every Wendesday night at 8p.m. CDT (Central Daylight Time) at…

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Anna and David Di Carlo Interview Di Carlo’s Pizza

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“Parade” Magazine recently recognized Di Carlo’s Pizza as one of the Best places in the United States for pizza. That’s not surprising since Di Carlo’s may have been the first place in the United States to serve pizza in the mid 1940’s. We spoke with Anna Di Carlo and her son David about all things pizza. Q – So, you were in California recently looking at tomato fields because you’re going to put out your own pizza sauce. When is that going to happen? David – Hopefully by the beginning…

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Charlie Serro Interview Grandpa Pete’s Sunday Sauce

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What’s the first reaction someone has when they try Grandpa Pete’s Sunday Sauce? “This came from a jar?!” That’s right, it’s that good!! Grandpa Pete was taught to cook by his mother who was taught by her mother. And now we can all enjoy Grandpa Pete’s Sunday Sauce!! Charlie Serro spoke with us about the family tradition and Grandpa Pete’s. Q – Charlie, I saw a jar of your sauce on sale at the New York State Fair this year (2012). I’m looking at it and this woman says, “It’s…

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Scott Borland Interview Mamma Lombardi’s Sauce

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Mamma Lombardi’s Ristorante has been a fixture of Holbrook, N.Y. since 1976. Besides the food, it’s the pasta sauce that’s helped make Mamma Lombardi’s famous. And now, that pasta sauce is available in a jar. Scott Borland of Mamma Lombardi’s talked with us about the sauce, his background, and Mamma Lombardi’s. Q – Scott, what is your position with the co? A – I’m the Director of Lombardi’s Specialty Products which is the corporation that oversees the sauce. We actually do oil as well. Q – What does your job…

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