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Dive into the heart of Lancaster County with "So Good Lancaster," your guide to the funky, interesting, and hidden gems of the area. From breakfast hotspots to nightlife, historical roots to modern attractions, join Jason Mundok in exploring what makes Lancaster uniquely vibrant. Featuring interviews with key local figures and insights into food and drink, art and culture, entertainment, and non-profit initiatives, this podcast is your all-access pass to the stories and people that embody the spirit of Lancaster.

  1. Stuff To Do Fair 2026 Part I

    4D AGO

    Stuff To Do Fair 2026 Part I

    I walked into the gymnasium at Washington Elementary school in Lancaster, PA around 9:30 am on a bitter cold Saturday, January 31, 2026. The gym was buzzing with activity filled with people representing organizations, clubs, and businesses who provide entertainment, hobbies, activities, lessons, and a ton of other “stuff to do” here in Lancaster County. These folks were bustling around, setting up rows of tables scattered around the gym floor. By ten o’clock the doors were open, and the general public was welcomed by organizers Sav Thorpe Capizzi and state representative Izzy Smith Wade-El to the 2nd (annual) Stuff To Do Fair. Over 50 vendors and over 500 residents braved the cold to attend what might look like a job fair, but was actually just a place for the community to come together, to chat, to make new friends, and to learn about stuff they can do to get out of the house and be with others. The Stuff To Do Fair is 100% free, for both the vendors and the participants. We were there representing The Candy Factory coworking + social club and So Good Lancaster with mic in hand, interviewing just a fraction of the vendors who were representing. This is the first in a two-episode series covering the Stuff To Do Fair 2026. Stay tuned for part two in the next episode of the podcast. On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with: Sav Thorpe Capizzi, organizer of Stuff To Do FairOlivia Polaski from Lancaster Bird ClubCorey Paternoster from The UpsideMayor Jaime Arroyo from the City of LancasterLaura Pauls-Thomas from Ride Roll and StrollHeather Davis from Write NowAngie Springer from Lancaster Improv PlayersWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster. So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA. Web: https://sogoodlancaster.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancaster IG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancaster YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

    26 min
  2. Hot Drinks in Cold Weather

    FEB 6

    Hot Drinks in Cold Weather

    Who doesn’t love a warm cuppa something on a freezing cold day? Well, it’s been freezing cold outside for weeks here in Lancaster, so I checked in with some folks here in Lancaster County who specialize in serving up hot drinks. Heather Marston, owner of Pureblend Tea in Ephrata, joined me to talk about her special custom blends of high quality loose leaf teas and specialty hot chocolate, and where you can find her products around the county. I also had the pleasure of chatting with Nathan and Denise Claycomb from Joe on the Go Coffee Co. about how they landed in the coffee business based on a “simple” idea among coworkers. We also chatted about the ultra cozy Joe on the Go at Lampeter Cafe, a full-service cafe they opened a little over a year ago. As a little bonus, we were visited by Adam Grim and Ben Fuller, who launched The Lancaster Review this past fall. It’s a weekly newsletter highlighting fun stuff to do around Lancaster County, along with feature articles and profiles about local small businesses, like Pureblend Tea and Joe on the Go Coffee Co.! Tune in and listen while enjoying your favorite hot drink for cold weather. We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster. So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA. Web: https://sogoodlancaster.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancaster IG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancaster YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

    36 min
  3. Hourglass Keeping Lancaster Informed [NPS]

    JAN 20

    Hourglass Keeping Lancaster Informed [NPS]

    For this So Good Lancaster Nonprofit Spotlight, we’re featuring Hourglass, a nonprofit communications organization created here in Lancaster nearly 30 years ago. The primary goal of Hourglass is to protect Lancaster County's unique character and quality of life while ensuring that future growth is socially, economically, and environmentally responsible. The organization's mission is executed by providing the community with reliable, fact-based, nonpartisan information through First Friday Forums, a monthly speaker series held at the Ware Center, and through a bi-weekly newsletter called Keeping Lancaster Current. It was a pleasure to chat with Hourglass’s Executive Director, Lea Zikmund, to learn more about the experience she is bringing to the organization, the history of Hourglass, and what the future holds. Links: Hourglass Annual Commissioners Forum 2026 (YouTube) We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster. So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA. Web: https://sogoodlancaster.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancaster IG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancaster YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

    28 min
  4. David Greene Talks LNP

    JAN 2

    David Greene Talks LNP

    On December 1, 2025 LNP, Lancaster’s local daily newspaper, ran an article about itself called “Nonprofit led by veteran journalist David Greene to acquire LNP | LancasterOnline”. The article announced plans for a new nonprofit to take over all of the newspaper’s assets as a gift from the current owner, Pennon, which also runs WITF, the National Public Radio affiliate station based in Harrisburg. I had an opportunity to chat with David about his history growing up here in Lancaster, his time working at The Baltimore Sun and NPR, and his vision for the future of LNP. At the time of our conversation, the transfer of assets had still not been approved by the state Attorney General’s office, but David was optimistic that it would happen soon. Links: The LNP article published on December 1, 2025 KCRW’s Left, Right & Center WHYY’s Sports in America David Greene is Obsessed podcast We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster. So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA. Web: https://sogoodlancaster.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancaster IG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancaster YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

    28 min
  5. Baseball History in Lancaster

    09/10/2025

    Baseball History in Lancaster

    100 years ago, in 1925, a professional baseball team called the Harrisburg Giants played Sunday games right here in Lancaster at Rossmere Baseball Park, which is now the site of Lancaster Catholic High School. The team featured hall of fame  players and those games are now considered major league. Baseball historian Jeremy Raff joined us to tell the story of the Harrisburg Giants' time in Lancaster, along with a celebration of these games in partnership with other local organizations like the Lancaster Stormers. Stormers president Michael Reynolds also joined the conversation to give us the history of team and their stadium, Penn Medicine Park, that has been a staple in the community for over 20 years. Our So Good Music feature is “Pure Gold” by Bad Hints. Stay ’til the end of the episode for a quick chat with Jes Plain and to hear the full track. Links: Harrisburg Giants Lancaster Stormers Christmas Spirit Light Show Bad Hints “Pure Gold” on Spotify | YouTube We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster. So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA. Web: https://sogoodlancaster.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancaster IG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancaster YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

    46 min
  6. Gaming In Lancaster

    08/19/2025

    Gaming In Lancaster

    We’re leveling up with a peek inside Lancaster’s video game scene with Chris Trendler (operations partner at Decades) and Zac Gieg (CEO of Just Press Play). Discover how Decades blends great food and cocktails with bowling and a curated retro arcade. Plus, they recently opened a new outdoor bar with ice cream, boozy milkshakes, and lawn games. Then dive into the collecting boom with Zac as he traces his path from kid collector to launching a tournament-ready megastore that brings gamers and hobbyists together. Our So Good Music feature is “Black Cherry Waterloo” by Lancaster alt-rock band Super Vehicle. Stay ’til the end of the episode for a quick chat and to hear the full track. Links: Decades Just Press Play Super Vehicle "Black Cherry Waterloo" on Spotify / YouTube We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster. So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA. Web: https://sogoodlancaster.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancaster IG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancaster YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

    43 min
  7. Lancaster County Women for Good [NPS]

    07/10/2025

    Lancaster County Women for Good [NPS]

    This is the first in a series of episodes we’re introducing that we’ll periodically sprinkle into the feed called the So Good Lancaster Non-Profit Spotlights. On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Susan Klapkin, the vice chair and treasurer of Lancaster County Women for Good, a local nonprofit giving circle with a mission of lifting up other nonprofit organizations that are making a positive impact in our community. This group of over 200 Lancaster Women use a giving circle model where small donations are collected and distributed as a lump sum grant to one of three nonprofits that pitch at a quarterly Gather and Grant event. Links: Lancaster County Women for Good Grapevine TLC (Tenfold) Lancaster Farm Sanctuary A Week Away Foundation We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster. So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA. Web: https://sogoodlancaster.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancaster IG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancaster YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

    24 min
  8. Lancaster's Good Goods Market

    06/02/2025

    Lancaster's Good Goods Market

    We’re taking a peek inside the vibrant pop-up scene in Lancaster with the founders of the Good Goods Market: Jami from Petals Flower Trike, Holly from Hillie Ceramics, and Murphy from The Good Murph. Discover how a dinner conversation sparked a creative collaboration that has blossomed into a beloved local market hosted at West Art. Our So Good Music feature is the atmospheric track 'Stories Untold' by indie R&B artist Christline. Stay ‘til the end of the episode for a chat with Christline about the song and to hear the full track. And look out for our full interview with Christline on our socials. Links: Good Goods Market Petals Flower Trike Hilly Ceramics The Good Murph Christline Stories Untold on Spotify We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster. So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA. Web: https://sogoodlancaster.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancaster IG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancaster YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

    35 min
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Dive into the heart of Lancaster County with "So Good Lancaster," your guide to the funky, interesting, and hidden gems of the area. From breakfast hotspots to nightlife, historical roots to modern attractions, join Jason Mundok in exploring what makes Lancaster uniquely vibrant. Featuring interviews with key local figures and insights into food and drink, art and culture, entertainment, and non-profit initiatives, this podcast is your all-access pass to the stories and people that embody the spirit of Lancaster.

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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