Bucks Townies

Andrew Mann and Gilmar Tobar
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Laid-back, slightly unfiltered podcast celebrating the people, places, and projects that make Bucks County what it is — creative, chaotic, and full of character. Join local builders, artists, and business owners as they swap stories, spill secrets, and laugh about life in the 215. Whether you’re a lifelong townie, a creative transplant, or just curious what makes Bucks tick, this is your backstage pass to the real local scene.

  1. Oct 19

    Growing Up Above the Washington Crossing Inn | Steve Zettler

    Steve Zettler grew up above the Washington Crossing Inn in the 1950s, spending his days in the kitchen with a crew of World War I, World War II and Korean War veterans. On this episode of the Bucks Townies Podcast, the author, actor and Marine Corps Vietnam veteran joins us to talk about his new memoir, "Leave the Kid Alone: A Fractured Remembrance," and a life that's gone from Washington Crossing to the DMZ, New York stages and Hollywood sets. We get into the three Zettler sisters who ran the Doylestown Inn, the Pipersville Inn and the Washington Crossing Inn, the grandmother Steve didn't know existed, coming home from Vietnam in 1968, doing "A Soldier's Play" for three years alongside a young Samuel L. Jackson (with Denzel Washington in the original cast), writing 12 mysteries with his wife, and what it actually takes to sell a book today. Find Steve and his books: https://www.stevezettler.com CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:35 Subarus & a car with 6,000 miles 5:15 Growing up in Bucks County: Newtown Friends & Council Rock 8:59 The Zettler sisters & the Washington Crossing Inn 12:07 The grandmother he never knew he had 13:46 Why he wrote "Leave the Kid Alone" 15:53 Writing 12 mysteries with his wife 19:02 Joining the Marine Corps 22:48 Radio operator on the DMZ 24:47 The letters home he shredded 27:04 Coming home in 1968 30:44 The best Vietnam movie isn't about Vietnam 39:24 Rapid fire: movies, dogs & 38 years of marriage 45:16 From New York bartender to actor 50:44 A Soldier's Play with Denzel & Samuel L. Jackson 51:59 Hollywood, Columbo & "Defenseless" 59:40 The creative world then vs. now 1:02:02 The next memoir: a road trip out of the Marines 1:04:22 The truth about book tours 1:05:52 Should Steve start a YouTube channel? 1:16:27 Mysteries, thrillers & aliens 1:23:29 Careless Love & Two for the Money 1:28:54 Where to find Steve Bucks Townies features conversations with the entrepreneurs, creators and personalities who make Bucks County such an interesting place to live and work. Subscribe for new episodes, and follow along: Website: https://www.buckstownies.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucks_townies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buckstownies The Bucks Townies Podcast is presented by Revival Building Group — We Are Your Builder™ https://revivalbuilt.com #BucksTownies #BucksCounty #SteveZettler

  2. Sep 7

    Building Your Relationship Muscles | Matt Deitz

    In this episode of the Bucks Townies Podcast, we sit down with Matt Deitz, a bodybuilder and relationship therapist, for a conversation about what it really means to become stronger—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Matt lives in two worlds that seem completely different on the surface. Bodybuilding demands discipline, sacrifice, consistency, and an incredible amount of control. Relationship therapy requires communication, vulnerability, self-awareness, and the willingness to have conversations most people would rather avoid. We get into the overlap between the two. Matt talks about bodybuilding, body image, confidence, discipline, attraction, modern dating, marriage, communication, resentment, and why some men will willingly put themselves through brutal workouts but avoid one uncomfortable conversation with their partner. We also discuss how fitness can affect a relationship, what happens when one partner changes dramatically, whether attraction can fade and return, the difference between privacy and secrecy, and some of the biggest mistakes couples make when communicating. This one goes well beyond fitness. In this episode: Bodybuilding and the psychology behind it Discipline vs. obsession Men, vulnerability, and therapy Why couples build resentment Attraction inside long-term relationships Fitness and body image Modern dating and dating apps Social media's effect on relationships Communication between men and women What actually makes a relationship strong If you're interested in fitness, relationships, psychology, dating, marriage, or just becoming a better version of yourself, this is a conversation worth hearing. Subscribe to Bucks Townies for conversations with the entrepreneurs, personalities, creatives, business owners, and interesting people who make Bucks County what it is. 🎙️ BUCKS TOWNIES Bucks Townies is a Bucks County podcast featuring the entrepreneurs, creators, business owners and personalities shaping our community. Presented by Revival Building Group We Are Your Builder™ Learn more: https://revivalbuilt.com/ Subscribe for more conversations with the people making Bucks County interesting. #BucksTownies #MattDeitz #Bodybuilding #Relationships #RelationshipAdvice #MensMentalHealth #Dating #Marriage #Fitness #BucksCounty #DoylestownPA #Podcast

    Building Your Relationship Muscles | Matt Deitz

  3. Aug 24

    The Man Behind Doylestown’s FREE Concerts | Joe Montone of Stage United

    Joe Montone is helping change what live music looks like in Bucks County. In this episode of Bucks Townies, we sit down with Joe Montone, founder of Stage United, a Bucks County nonprofit focused on creating greater access to memorable live concert experiences throughout the region. Joe has been booking and producing concerts in Bucks County for more than 15 years, but his latest project may be his biggest yet: Concerts at the Commons, a free outdoor concert series produced in collaboration with Doylestown Borough at Broad Commons Park. We talk about what it actually takes to produce a free public concert, raising money to support live music, working with artists and local government, the future of Bucks County’s music scene, and why Joe believes communities like Doylestown deserve the same kind of compelling live experiences people usually travel to Philadelphia or New York to find. Joe also takes us back to the creation of Distance Picnics during the pandemic, which eventually evolved into Picnics on Pine, and explains how Stage United has continued bringing music into parks, art spaces and historic Bucks County venues. CONCERTS AT THE COMMONS — SEPTEMBER 2026 Concerts at the Commons returns to Broad Commons Park in Doylestown every Thursday in September: September 3 September 10 September 17 September 24 Doors open at 6:00 PM. The concerts are FREE and open to all ages, with live music, local food trucks, beverages, kids activities and more. 📍 Broad Commons Park 10 Doyle Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Learn more about Stage United and upcoming events: https://www.stageunited.org/ 🎙️ BUCKS TOWNIES Bucks Townies is a Bucks County podcast featuring the entrepreneurs, creators, business owners and personalities shaping our community. Presented by Revival Building Group We Are Your Builder™ Learn more: https://revivalbuilt.com/ Subscribe for more conversations with the people making Bucks County interesting. #BucksTownies #JoeMontone #StageUnited #DoylestownPA #BucksCounty #ConcertsAtTheCommons #LiveMusic #Doylestown #BucksCountyPA #StageUnitedPA

    The Man Behind Doylestown’s FREE Concerts | Joe Montone of Stage United

  4. Aug 19

    Doylestown’s First Nonalcoholic Bar Is Coming | Christa Vigilante

    What happens when you create the full bar experience—without the alcohol?Christa Vigilante, founder of Free Spirit, joins the Bucks Townies Podcast to share the story behind her growing alcohol-free business and the upcoming opening of Free Spirit Social House in downtown Doylestown.After building a loyal community around Free Spirit’s original Buckingham location, Christa is taking the concept to the next level with a larger space centered around zero-proof drinks, connection and a completely different kind of night out.In this episode, we discuss:🥂 The inspiration behind Free Spirit🏡 Expanding from Buckingham into Doylestown🍹 The growing popularity of zero-proof cocktails🚫 Creating a social experience without alcohol💼 The challenges of opening and growing a local business🤝 Building a welcoming community for sober, sober-curious and mindful drinkers🔮 Christa’s vision for the future of Free Spirithttps://www.instagram.com/free.spirit.pa/Whether you have given up alcohol, are taking a break or simply want something better than soda or water when you go out, Free Spirit is creating a new option for Bucks County.Watch the full conversation, subscribe to Bucks Townies and let us know in the comments: Would you visit an alcohol-free social house? SUBSCRIBE to Bucks Townies for more conversations with the business owners, characters, entrepreneurs, creators, and people who make Bucks County what it is.Bucks Townies PodcastBucks County’s #1 Investigative JournalistsPresented by Revival Building GroupWe Are Your Builder ™ -- https://www.revivalbuilt.com/WEBSITE || https://www.buckstownies.comINSTAGRAM || https://www.instagram.com/bucks_townies

    Doylestown’s First Nonalcoholic Bar Is Coming | Christa Vigilante

  5. Aug 12

    Inside Bucks County’s Private Chef Business | Steve Servis of Servis Events

    What if one of the best restaurant experiences in Bucks County came directly to your house?On this episode of the Bucks Townies Podcast, we sit down with Steve Servis, co-founder of Servis Events, the Bucks County private chef and farm-to-table dining experience he created with his identical twin brother, Nic Servis.Steve and Nic spent years working in restaurant kitchens before COVID changed everything. After leaving their restaurant jobs, they turned their experience in hospitality and culinary arts into a completely different kind of business: bringing restaurant-quality dining directly into people's homes.Today, Servis Events creates private dining experiences throughout Bucks County and beyond, with a heavy emphasis on seasonal menus, locally sourced ingredients and connecting guests with the farms and producers behind their food.We talk about private dining, the restaurant industry, entrepreneurship, working with family, sourcing food locally, building a hospitality business and what it really takes to create an unforgettable dining experience.If you're a foodie, entrepreneur, restaurant professional, Bucks County local — or you've ever wondered what it's actually like to hire a private chef — this episode is for you.🌐 https://servis-events.com🌐 https://www.instagram.com/servisevents/SUBSCRIBE to Bucks Townies for more conversations with the business owners, characters, entrepreneurs, creators, and people who make Bucks County what it is.Bucks Townies PodcastBucks County’s #1 Investigative JournalistsPresented by Revival Building GroupWe Are Your Builder ™ -- https://www.revivalbuilt.com/WEBSITE || https://www.buckstownies.comINSTAGRAM || https://www.instagram.com/bucks_townies

    Inside Bucks County’s Private Chef Business | Steve Servis of Servis Events

  6. Aug 5

    Why Health Insurance Is So Confusing | Nathan Baughman of BIG Benefits

    Health insurance shouldn’t be this confusing. On this episode of the Bucks Townies Podcast, we sit down with Nathan Baughman, owner of Baughman Insurance Group — BIG Benefits — to talk about the complicated world of health insurance and what individuals, families, small-business owners, and self-employed professionals should actually understand about their coverage. Nathan’s approach is simple: there isn’t one health plan that works for everyone.We get into the alphabet soup of HMOs, PPOs and EPOs, deductibles, coinsurance, out-of-pocket costs, private insurance, small-business coverage, and why understanding what you’re actually paying for matters.Beyond insurance, we get to know Nathan, his approach to building BIG Benefits, serving clients, and doing business here in Bucks County.If you own a business, work for yourself, have a family, or have ever looked at your health insurance paperwork and thought, “What the hell does any of this mean?” — this episode is for you.🏢 Baughman Insurance Group | BIG Benefits🎙️https://www.instagram.com/big.benefits/🌐 https://getbigbenefits.comSUBSCRIBE to Bucks Townies for more conversations with the business owners, characters, entrepreneurs, creators, and people who make Bucks County what it is.Bucks Townies PodcastBucks County’s #1 Investigative JournalistsPresented by Revival Building GroupWe Are Your Builder ™ -- https://www.revivalbuilt.com/WEBSITE || https://www.buckstownies.comINSTAGRAM || https://www.instagram.com/bucks_townies

    Why Health Insurance Is So Confusing | Nathan Baughman of BIG Benefits

  7. Jul 13

    The Business Behind Great Content | Oscar Mikols of OM Media | EP 18

    Oscar Mikols, founder of OM Media, joins the Bucks Townies Podcast for a conversation about photography, video production, entrepreneurship, personal branding, and building a creative company in Bucks County.Sponsored by Revival Building GroupWe Are Your Builder ™ -- https://www.revivalbuilt.com/Guest Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/oscarmikols/Guest Website -- https://www.oscarmikols.com/WEBSITE || https://www.buckstownies.comINSTAGRAM || https://www.instagram.com/bucks_townies

    The Business Behind Great Content | Oscar Mikols of OM Media | EP 18

  8. Jun 17

    Kat Franklin: Pushing the Limits of Stone Fabrication

    In this episode of the Bucks Townies Podcast, we sit down with Kat Franklin, VP of Business Development at Stonetech in Trenton, NJ, and a true expert in the world of stone fabrication. Kat takes us behind the scenes of countertops, slabs, stone selection, fabrication, installation, and what homeowners, builders, and designers should understand before choosing materials for a project. From natural stone to engineered surfaces, luxury kitchens to everyday durability, this conversation breaks down the craft and business behind one of the most important finishes in a home. We also talk about relationships in the construction industry, how the best projects come together, what separates a great stone partner from the rest, and why education matters when clients are making big design decisions. If you’re building, renovating, designing, or just love learning how beautiful spaces come together, this episode is for you. 👇 Follow Kat FranklinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themavenofstone/ 👇 Learn more about StonetechWebsite: https://stonetechfabrication.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stonetechfabrication/ 👇 Follow Bucks TowniesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckstowniesWebsite: https://www.buckstownies.com Sponsored by Revival Building GroupWebsite: https://www.revivalbuilt.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/revivalbuilt

    Kat Franklin: Pushing the Limits of Stone Fabrication
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Laid-back, slightly unfiltered podcast celebrating the people, places, and projects that make Bucks County what it is — creative, chaotic, and full of character. Join local builders, artists, and business owners as they swap stories, spill secrets, and laugh about life in the 215. Whether you’re a lifelong townie, a creative transplant, or just curious what makes Bucks tick, this is your backstage pass to the real local scene.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Mann and Gilmar Tobar
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Mann and Gilmar Tobar
  • Show Website
    Bucks Townies