Your Hometown Podcast

Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls: Adopting A Big League Attitude

What happens when the place that once inspired you almost becomes the reason you walk away—and how do you turn that moment into a mission instead? Billy Pinckney shares his journey from batboy for the New Jersey Jackals to becoming an author and speaker dedicated to inspiring the next generation. Through his story, Billy reveals how challenges in the game he loved led him to a greater purpose—empowering young people with lessons in resilience, kindness, leadership, and staying true to who they are.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, explains the concept of being ok with being wrong and why it’s essential for growth, and Lauren Lehr, a behavioral health professional at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, discusses alcohol awareness and early intervention.
 
This episode is sponsored by:
Schumacher Chevrolet of Little Falls
Pure Balance Center
Super Fresh of Woodland Park

Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park: Building A Legacy Through Service

There is a profound difference between simply living in a community and actively shaping it. True community impact isn't built overnight; it is the result of people who show up, volunteer their time, and remain steadfast in their commitment year after year. This kind of unwavering dedication does more than just maintain programs—it builds a lasting legacy. Sam Yodice, the borough administrator for Woodland Park, explores his lifelong journey of service and how consistent, small acts of contribution can transform the world around us.
This episode is sponsored by:
Pizza City
Legal Leaf NJ
Super Fresh of Woodland Park

Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls: Leading Through Life's Challenges

Sometimes the people who impact us most aren’t the loudest in the room. They’re the ones who listen, who care, and who quietly step in when something needs to be done. And often, it’s life’s hardest moments that shape that kind of character. Real difference is rarely about recognition — it’s about perspective, compassion, and the willingness to show up for others even when your own world feels shaken. Little Falls Councilman, Chris Vancheri, talks about service, strength, and the power of simply caring.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, explores how we can transition into Spring, and Dr. Grace Yang, a gastroenterologist at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, discusses diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer.
 
This episode is sponsored by:
Schumacher Chevrolet of Little Falls
Pure Balance Center
Super Fresh of Woodland Park

Offering Skill and Compassion When It Matters Most

Working as a first responder is one of the most selfless ways a person can serve their community. EMTs and paramedics are often the first on the scene during someone’s worst moment — bringing skill, calm, and compassion when it matters most. Tami Hajbi talks about what it’s really like to serve as an EMT and paramedic: the realities behind the sirens, the heart behind the uniform, and the calling that keeps her showing up when others are running away.
This episode is sponsored by:
Pizza City
Legal Leaf NJ
Super Fresh of Woodland Park

Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls: Beyond the Bookshelf

Libraries are so much more than shelves of books. They’re places where curiosity is sparked, lifelong learning begins, and people of all ages find connection, resources, and support. From early readers to adults reinventing themselves, libraries help ensure that knowledge, opportunity, and imagination are accessible to everyone. Jeffrey Machno, the Liaison of Community Engagement and Adult Programming for the Little Falls Public Library, talks about the evolving role of the library, the importance of literacy and lifelong learning, and the programs and initiatives designed to bring the Little Falls community together.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, explores how we can nurture both our mental and heart health, and Dr. Irfan Admani, chief of Cardiology at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, talks about how we can maintain heart health.
 
This episode is sponsored by:
Schumacher Chevrolet of Little Falls
Pure Balance Center
Super Fresh of Woodland Park
 

Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park: Healing Bodies and Healing Hearts

Healing doesn’t always happen in a doctor’s office. Sometimes it happens on a stage, through story, music, or the courage to begin again. Dr. Joan Liman is a physician, public health leader, producer, and performer whose journey took her from healing bodies in medicine to healing hearts through the performing arts. After holding senior leadership roles in medical education and hospital administration, she retired from medicine and stepped into a powerful second act—producing off-Broadway shows, performing in community theater, and telling her own story through her musical memoir, A LimanAde Life.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, explores how we can nurture both our mental and heart health.
 
This episode is sponsored by:
Pizza City
Legal Leaf NJ
Super Fresh of Woodland Park
 

Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls: Following Your Dream

Following a dream usually starts with a feeling you can’t quite shake, and then a whole lot of persistence along the way. Singer, songwriter, and musician, Stella Crispo, has been following that pull through music for most of her life. From early lessons to performing on stages both near and far, Stella’s journey is a powerful example of resilience - staying true to your passion while pushing through challenges and continuing to grow.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, explores the powerful practice of choosing a single word to guide your year with intention, focus, and purpose, and Dr. Raunak Singh, a board-certified physician in sports medicine, family medicine, and osteopathic manipulative treatment at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, discusses the importance of staying fit.
 
This episode is sponsored by:
Schumacher Chevrolet of Little Falls
Pure Balance Center
Super Fresh of Woodland Park

Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park: Bringing Words to Life

Suzanne Trauth is a talented novelist, playwright, and former theatre professor. She is the author of the Dodie O’Dell mystery series, the suspense novel The First to Die, and the award-winning historical romance What Remains of Love. Her plays have been performed across the country, sharing powerful stories of resilience and hope. In addition to writing, Suzanne coaches actors and mentors creative talent within our community. Suzanne shares her inspiring journey and reveals how her storytelling continues to resonate and make an impact both locally and beyond.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, explores the powerful practice of choosing a single word to guide your year with intention, focus, and purpose, and Dr. Raunak Singh, a board-certified physician in sports medicine, family medicine, and osteopathic manipulative treatment at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, discusses the importance of staying fit.
This episode is sponsored by:
Pizza City
Legal Leaf NJ
Super Fresh of Woodland Park

Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls: Advocating for the Gift of Life

Organ donation is one of the most powerful gifts a human being can offer. For thousands of people living with advanced kidney disease, that gift is not just meaningful … it’s essential. Behind every successful transplant is the compassion of a donor and the tireless advocacy of people who fight to give patients hope. Donna Tissot dedicates her life to supporting individuals whose kidney disease has progressed to the point where a transplant is their path forward. Her passion, persistence, and heart have made her a voice for those waiting, hoping, and fighting for another tomorrow.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, offers strategies to navigate the holidays.
 
This episode is sponsored by:
Schumacher Chevrolet of Little Falls
Pure Balance Center
Super Fresh of Woodland Park

Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park: The Changing Trends of Modern Media

The media has always played a powerful role in shaping how we see the world, but over the past few decades, that role has changed dramatically. From the trusted voices of evening newscasts to the endless scroll of social media, the way we get our news — and who we trust to deliver it — has evolved beyond recognition. These changes have left many of us wondering about the cost of this constant flood of information. Tina Pappas brings a wealth of insight to that conversation. She is a veteran journalist with decades of experience across television, cable, and local news. Early in her career, she landed an internship with the legendary Bill Beutel and went on to work at ABC News before expanding into various cable networks in New York City. After relocating to northern New Jersey, Tina returned to her roots in local reporting, where she is most proud of covering the issues that truly matter to her community.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, offers strategies to navigate the holidays, and Dr. Madouna Hanna, chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, talks about the medical side of cosmetic enhancement.  
 
This episode is sponsored by:
Advanced Foot Care of NJ
Pizza City
Legal Leaf NJ
Super Fresh of Woodland Park