Across the Table

James Finochio
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Across the Table is hosted by James Finochio — a Blair County native with grit, humor, and a sharp eye for stories. From construction sites to time served, his life experience fuels raw, thoughtful conversations with everyday people. Tune in for real talk, local voices, and the reminder that behind every face is a story worth sharing.  Guest Application: https://tinyurl.com/3psz2xn7

  1. Young, Ambitious — and Rebuilding Altoona (JJ Colombo) #21

    FEB 22

    Young, Ambitious — and Rebuilding Altoona (JJ Colombo) #21

    Send a text JJ Colombo is 20 years old — and actively rebuilding downtown Altoona. In this episode of Across The Table, James Finochio welcomes JJ back to discuss the continued restoration of the 1908 Cooper Building and what it takes to invest in your hometown at a young age. JJ shares the latest progress on the building’s renovation, from restoring original features to preparing the first floor for future business. They talk about craftsmanship, preserving history, and why thoughtful development plays a critical role in revitalizing a city. The conversation also explores JJ’s work beyond real estate, including: Performing in Wait Until Dark at the Mishler TheatreMentoring young musiciansRepresenting the U.S. in France near the Eiffel TowerDeveloping land at Pemberley EstatesStaying disciplined, ambitious, and forward-moving as a young manAt its core, this episode is about initiative — choosing to build something real, take responsibility early, and move instead of waiting. 👤 Guest Info — JJ Colombo 🏛 The Cooper Building 📍 11th Avenue, Downtown Altoona 📸 Instagram: @cooperbuildingaltoona 📘 Facebook: The Cooper Building 🏢 C&C Rental Properties 📘 Facebook: C&C Rental Properties 🌳 Pemberley Estates (Land for Sale) 📘 Facebook: Pemberley Estates Support the show

    41 min
  2. Playfulness Is a Cheat Code for Healing + Learning (Part 3 w/ Kyle Trautmann) #20

    FEB 12

    Playfulness Is a Cheat Code for Healing + Learning (Part 3 w/ Kyle Trautmann) #20

    Send a text In Part 3 of our series with Kyle Trautmann of High Vibe Holonomics, the conversation shifts into something deceptively simple — and surprisingly powerful. Play. Kyle explains why playfulness isn’t just a personality trait or a mood… it’s a neurological advantage. A shortcut. A cheat code. When you enter a playful state, your nervous system relaxes, learning accelerates, and healing happens faster than most people realize. We talk about: • why synaptic pruning matters for growth • how repetition rewires the brain • why anticipation can be more powerful than action • how media consumption quietly shapes your emotional baseline • the relationship between energy, learning, and identity • psychedelics, dreams, and reconsolidation • and why “feeling is the language of the body” Kyle also walks us through a live visualization exercise that drops stress levels in minutes and demonstrates how quickly the nervous system can shift when approached the right way. If you’ve been trying to heal, grow, or “fix” yourself through force and discipline… this episode may challenge that approach. Sometimes the fastest path forward isn’t grinding harder. It’s learning how to play again. — Guest Info — Kyle Trautmann  Website: ⁠https://highvibeholonomics.com⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/highvibeholonomics/⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kyle.a.trautmann/⁠  Open House: February 14th at 1PM Central (Contact Kyle for more info) Support the show

    1h 11m
  3. Akashic Records Aren’t Woo — Here’s What They Actually Are (Emily Harrison)

    FEB 6

    Akashic Records Aren’t Woo — Here’s What They Actually Are (Emily Harrison)

    Send a text In this episode of Across The Table, James Finochio sits down with Emily Harrison, founder of the Akashic Academy, for a grounded conversation about the Akashic Records — what they are, what they aren’t, and why they’ve been misunderstood for so long. Emily shares how her background in religion, acting, meditation, and energy work led her to the Akashic Records, and why access to higher intelligence isn’t about belief, special gifts, or spirituality as performance. It’s about awareness, intention, and learning how the nervous system, attention, and consciousness actually work together. They talk about unconditional love and non-judgment, ancient civilizations like Atlantis and Lemuria, sound and frequency, rewriting inner dialogue, and why many people feel overwhelmed by modern life without understanding what’s really happening inside their own minds. This isn’t a conversation about escaping reality. It’s about understanding it — and taking responsibility for how we participate in it. If you’re skeptical, curious, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to slow down and listen differently. 🔗 Explore Emily Harrison’s Work 🌐 The Akashic Academy https://www.theakashicacademy.com 📺 Akashic Academy with Emily (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/@theakashicacademywithemily236 Support the show

    1h 17m
  4. 18. We Aren’t Meant to Live Like This (Kyle Trautmann)

    JAN 29

    18. We Aren’t Meant to Live Like This (Kyle Trautmann)

    Send a text In this episode of Across The Table, James Finochio sits down with Kyle Trautmann, founder of High Vibe Holonomics, for a wide-ranging conversation about why so many people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and exhausted — and why we aren’t meant to live like this. Rather than focusing on surface-level fixes, Kyle explores how constant stimulation, information overload, and modern habits dysregulate the nervous system. He breaks down how flow state, breath, energy, rest, and attention all play a role in addiction, anxiety, trauma, and long-term healing — and why many people aren’t seeking escape as much as they’re seeking coherence. The conversation moves through neuroscience, spirituality, recovery, personal responsibility, and the role of faith and community, without reducing complex topics to trends or shortcuts. Kyle also explains the principles behind High Vibe Holonomics, including touch points, accountability, nervous system regulation, and why consistent practices matter more than motivation. This episode builds on a previous conversation about flow state and lays the groundwork for a deeper follow-up episode, where Kyle will walk through his process in detail and how these ideas can be applied practically in everyday life. Topics include flow state, addiction and recovery, trauma and nervous system patterns, energy and breath, rest and sleep, identity and perception, prayer and heart-brain coherence, and learning how to reduce noise to reconnect with what actually matters. 👤 Guest Info — Kyle Trautmann 🌐 Website: https://www.highvibeholonomics.com 📘 Facebook: Kyle Anthony Trautmann Support the show

    1h 52m
  5. 17. Flow State: The Missing Piece for Addiction & PTSD (Kyle Trautmann)

    JAN 22

    17. Flow State: The Missing Piece for Addiction & PTSD (Kyle Trautmann)

    Send a text EPISODE 17 — Flow State: The Missing Piece for Addiction & PTSD In this episode of Across The Table, host James Finochio sits down with Kyle Trautmann, founder of High Vibe Holonomics, for a wide-ranging conversation on addiction, trauma, and the nervous system’s search for regulation. Rather than approaching addiction and PTSD as isolated disorders, Kyle frames them as expressions of dysregulation — often driven by a lack of energy, rest, coherence, and flow. Drawing from neuroscience, lived experience, and his own work in post-traumatic growth, he explains why many people aren’t seeking escape so much as relief and stability within their own system. They explore:  • flow state and post-traumatic growth  • addiction as a nervous system response  • ATP, energy, and cellular health  • rest, sleep, and circadian rhythm  • dopamine, screen time, and attention fragmentation  • identity, ego, and behavior loops  • prayer, surrender, and coherence This episode serves as an introduction to Kyle’s work and sets the stage for a longer follow-up conversation, where he will break down his methods in depth and how people can apply these principles in their own lives. 👤 Guest Info — Kyle Trautmann 🌐 Website: https://highvibeholonomics.com/ 📘 Facebook: Kyle Anthony Trautmann 💬 Support the show If you enjoy long-form, thoughtful conversations like this, you can support Across The Table here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2505479/support 🎧 New episodes released regularly. Support the show

    1h 6m
  6. 16. He Built a Jam Band Community… Then the Cops Kicked His Door In (Dan Klock, Mysterytrain)

    JAN 15

    16. He Built a Jam Band Community… Then the Cops Kicked His Door In (Dan Klock, Mysterytrain)

    Send a text In this episode of Across The Table, host James Finochio sits down with Dan Klock, founder of Mysterytrain and owner of Nature’s Reward, for an honest conversation about music, community, and the long-term consequences of cannabis laws. Dan shares how Mysterytrain began in 2007 as a cover band and evolved into an original project rooted in live events and community-driven experiences. He talks about organizing festivals, building spaces where people actually connect, and why DIY music scenes matter—especially outside the mainstream. The conversation also dives into Dan’s experience with cannabis cultivation, the legal case that changed his life, and what it’s like to navigate an industry where legalization came after real damage was done. James and Dan unpack the differences between THC, CBD, and THCA, the importance of product quality, and the challenges small operators continue to face as the cannabis industry becomes more regulated and commercialized. This episode explores resilience, creativity, and what it means to keep building—even when the system isn’t designed to support you. Guest Links Mystery Train (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/433289066743610/ Nature’s Reward (CBD): https://www.naturesreward.org/ Support the show

    1h 20m
  7. 15. What It Really Takes to Run a Wrestling Promotion with Imagine Wrestling

    JAN 7

    15. What It Really Takes to Run a Wrestling Promotion with Imagine Wrestling

    Send a text What It Really Takes to Run a Wrestling Promotion In this episode of Across The Table, James Finochio sits down with Ken “Kato” Downs and Mike Lattieri of Imagine Wrestling to talk about what it actually takes to build and run an independent wrestling promotion. They discuss the origins of Imagine Wrestling, the realities of running live events, and the physical and mental demands of professional wrestling that most fans never see. From training and character development to injuries, storytelling, and community support, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the work behind the ring. The episode also explores how Imagine Wrestling has grown since launching in 2019, the importance of local support, and why wrestling continues to resonate as a form of live storytelling and escape. This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at wrestling beyond the stereotypes — as discipline, craft, and community. 🔗 Learn more about Imagine Wrestling:  https://imaginewrestling.com/ Support the show

    53 min
  8. 14. Recovery Isn’t a Meeting: It’s a Routine

    12/29/2025

    14. Recovery Isn’t a Meeting: It’s a Routine

    Send a text Joey Berardi has been home for three weeks after serving seven years — and he’s honest about something most people don’t expect: getting out isn’t the finish line. It’s a whole new fight. In this episode, Joey and James talk about what life after prison actually feels like: being on high alert in public, struggling with technology and daily routines, and living with the constant fear that one mistake or one glitch could send you back. Joey opens up about addiction, what prison is like now compared to the past, and how Suboxone, synthetic drugs, and the culture inside have changed everything. They also talk about the rare kind of support that can make recovery possible — including the woman who stood by Joey for seven years — and why work, structure, and community might be the difference between repeating the cycle and finally building a life that sticks. This isn’t a glorified “war story.” It’s a real conversation about consequences, growth, and what it takes to stay free — mentally and physically — after you’ve done hard time. Support the show

    1h 26m
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Across the Table is hosted by James Finochio — a Blair County native with grit, humor, and a sharp eye for stories. From construction sites to time served, his life experience fuels raw, thoughtful conversations with everyday people. Tune in for real talk, local voices, and the reminder that behind every face is a story worth sharing.  Guest Application: https://tinyurl.com/3psz2xn7

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  • Creator
    James Finochio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Across the Table
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