That Sounds Terrific in the 585

Nick Koziol and Christine Green
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Join hosts Nick Koziol and Christine Green as they celebrate the incredible people making a difference in the 585 community. 'TST in the 585' showcases leaders who are using their talents and influence to create a positive impact. Through engaging conversations, guests share their expertise, reveal the secrets behind their success, and explain what drives their passion. This inspiring show is designed to help you discover actionable insights and strategies to make a terrific impact in your own community!

  1. That Sounds Terrific in the 585: Ep # 136 - I Hope this Podcast Finds You in the 585 with Mackenzie Reed

    22H AGO

    That Sounds Terrific in the 585: Ep # 136 - I Hope this Podcast Finds You in the 585 with Mackenzie Reed

    In this episode of That Sounds Terrific in the 585, Nick and Christine chat with author Mackenzie Reed, the creative mind behind The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials. With her signature mix of heart, humor, and hijinks, Mackenzie shares her journey from Nazareth College to HarperCollins, talks about her upcoming adult debut I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell, and reflects on how growing up in the 585 shaped her storytelling style. Catch Mackenzie Reed Live at the Rochester Children & Teens Book Festival: Mackenzie Reed will be appearing at the Rochester Children & Teens’ Book Festival this weekend! Join her and a lineup of talented authors and illustrators for a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community. Learn more at www.rcbfest.com About Our Terrific Guest Mackenzie Reed Email: mackenzie@mackenziemreed.com Mackenzie Reed is the author of books with heart, humor, and hijinks. She has a Communication and Media degree from Nazareth College and unironically enjoys long walks on the beach. Her young adult novels, The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials, are out now with HarperCollins. Her third, Worse Than the Others, is coming in 2027, and her forthcoming adult debut, I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell, will be released with Berkley/Penguin Random House in September 2026. Connect and Follow Mackenzie Reed: Website: www.mackenziemreed.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mackenziemreed YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mackenziereedwrites TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mackenziemreed Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/22506077.Mackenzie_Reed More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green For more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com. Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters 585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com

    51 min
  2. TST in the 585: Ep 135 Turning Talks to Raps with Ben Albert

    OCT 9

    TST in the 585: Ep 135 Turning Talks to Raps with Ben Albert

    Hosts Nick and Christine welcome back Ben Albert, a familiar voice in Rochester’s business and creative community. Ben is the Owner and Founder of Balbert Marketing LLC, the GrowGetters ONLY community, and the host of the Real Business Connections podcast. In this lively and forward-thinking episode, Ben shares his mission to connect people who hold knowledge with those who need it. He is empowering growth through collaboration, creativity, and technology. The conversation explores how he’s harnessing the power of AI and Suno.com to transform keynote speeches and conference talks into original rap songs, bringing a whole new level of engagement. Don't miss this terrific conversation on innovation, inclusion, and how embracing creative tools like AI can amplify authentic connection rather than replace it. Connect with Ben Albert Email: Ben@balbertmarketing.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert Company LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/realbusinessconnections About Our Terrific Guest Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC, founder of the GrowGetters ONLY Collective, and host of the internationally recognized podcast Real Business Connections. Through his companies, Ben empowers growth-minded leaders with strategic marketing, podcast production, and community-building resources. Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping others achieve their potential. He is on a mission to move the needle on one million lives, one conversation at a time. Connect and Follow Ben Albert’s Work Websites: realbusinessconnections.com balbertmarketing.com weallgrowtogether.com Instagram: instagram.com/realbenalbert Facebook: facebook.com/realbusinessconnections YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ More About That Sounds Terrific - Host Nick Koziol Podcast Website: www.thatsoundsterrific.com Email: thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters A heartfelt thank you to (585) magazine for supporting stories that celebrate creativity and community throughout Rochester.

    47 min
  3. TST in the 585 - Ep 134: ROCCREW Rowing Over Cancer with Michael Loete

    SEP 25

    TST in the 585 - Ep 134: ROCCREW Rowing Over Cancer with Michael Loete

    Hosts Nick and Christine welcome Dr. Michael Loete, a dynamic leader dedicated to both healthcare and community well-being. As Board President of ROCCREW, he helps guide an inspiring organization where rowing becomes a vehicle for healing, resilience, and connection. Michael also serves as Treasurer for Person Centered Housing Options Inc. (PCHO), a nonprofit providing homeless outreach, permanent supportive housing, and care management services throughout the region. From his extensive career in healthcare leadership to his community board work, Michael exemplifies how passion, service, and vision can create waves of positive change in Rochester. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michael-loete-ed-d-lah-msl-7b480a70 Michael Loete has been in healthcare for over ten years. Currently he is an employee of UnitedHealthcare as a Senior ACO Network Contract Manager, and subsequently held positions at a variety of local health insurance carriers. A career highlight was as a Director of Provider Network Operations, Mike led a team that successfully and initially contracted physicians, facilities, and providers in over 30 counties in New York State to work with individuals who are intellectually and developmentally disabled so that they could receive medical care.Mike is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan's OM and MSL programs. In the MSL program, Mike's group studied the Walt Disney Company. The group specifically and successfully defended a strategic audit and recommendation for streaming services as a partnership between the Walt Disney Company and Netflix. Mike had finished his doctorate in educational leadership through St. John Fisher in 2021, and published his dissertation on the Communication styles of senior leaders in health insurance during times of organizational change. ROCCREW Website: https://roccrew.com ROCCREW Facebook: facebook.com/share/1F2XgaNvvn PCHO Facebook: facebook.com/share/1CgqMgNFrR For More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 Check out our Website: www.thatsoundsterrific.com If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com. Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters A huge thank you to (585) magazine for their continued support in sharing Rochester’s stories. Special appreciation goes to our intern, Ashlyn Dugdale, for their behind-the-scenes work in research, writing, and promotion.

    55 min
  4. Ep 133: Under the Desk News with V Spehar

    SEP 4

    Ep 133: Under the Desk News with V Spehar

    Hosts Nick and Christine welcome V Spehar, TikTok star, award-winning journalist, and the voice behind Under the Desk News. With over 3 million followers and recognition on the TIME100 Creators list, V has redefined how news can be shared accessible, compassionate, and authentic. In this episode, V shares their journey from Brooklyn to Rochester, their experiences balancing fame with everyday life, and how theater and hospitality shaped their journalistic style. The conversation dives into topics like AI, Rochester’s food scene, and why V has truly fallen in love with the Flower City. Our sit-down with V even sparked something bigger: a “day in the life” feature in (585) magazine where Nick and Christine explored Rochester with V from coffee at Café Sasso, art at the George Eastman Museum, shopping at Peppermint Boutique, to lunch at Dorado. Read the related (585) magazine feature: Under the Desk News takes on Rochester Connect with V Spehar – Under the Desk News Website: underthedesknews.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@underthedesknews Instagram: instagram.com/underthedesknews Substack: underthedesknews.substack.com About Our Terrific Guest V Spehar is the creator and host of Under the Desk News, where millions turn daily for digestible, jargon-free coverage of politics and current events. Named to the TIME100 Creators list, V has interviewed leaders including Presidents Obama and Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Since moving to Rochester during the pandemic, V has embraced the local community, showcasing how the Flower City inspires creativity, connection, and balance both online and off. Connect and Follow (585) magazine Website: 585mag.com Instagram: instagram.com/585mag Facebook: www.facebook.com/585mag Some Other Mentions in this Episode Café Sasso – coffee shop on Park Avenue George Eastman Museum – historic Rochester landmark Peppermint Boutique – fashion and gift shop owned by Tanvi Asher Dorado – restaurant on Park Avenue Tanvi Asher – owner of Peppermint Boutique More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 Podcast Website: ThatSoundsTerrific.com Email: thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters We’d like to thank (585) magazine for spotlighting Rochester’s stories and for helping us extend our conversation with V. A shoutout as well to our terrific intern Ashlyn Dugdale for her posts and contributions!

    55 min
  5. Ep. 132 - Reimagining Rochester Housing

    AUG 21

    Ep. 132 - Reimagining Rochester Housing

    Rochester’s housing market is at a crossroads. In this episode, hosts Nick and Christine are joined by TST co-host, Jess DeCotis, as they all sit down with Jim Yakko, CEO of the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors (GRAR), and GRAR President Don Simonetti Jr. to unpack the region’s housing crisis and the bold steps being taken to address it. From accessory dwelling units and modular builds to 3D-printed homes and large-scale redevelopment projects, the conversation explores both the challenges and innovative solutions reshaping how Rochester can meet its housing needs. Discover how the Reimagine Rochester Housing initiative is pushing for affordable, sustainable, and community-minded development across the 585. Connect and Follow ReImagine Roc Housing at: www.ReImagineROCHousing.org About Jim Yockel, CEO, Greater Rochester Association of Realtors Email: jyockel@grar.net LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/james-yockel-7b8a103a Jim Yockel is the Chief Executive Officer for the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS®, representing more than 3,000 REALTORS® across 11 counties in the Rochester, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier regions of New York. As the Association’s spokesperson, Jim works alongside community and government leaders to improve housing affordability and equitable access in the region. He currently co-leads the ReImagine ROC Housing initiative, an industry-driven effort to tackle Rochester’s housing shortage by collaborating with key stakeholders in business, government, and community development. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Management from Cornell University. He also holds the prestigious REALTORS® Certified Executive designation from NAR and the Certified MLS Expert designation from the Council of MLSs. About Donald Simonetti Jr. Email: donjr@howardhanna.com Donald specializes in executive relocation to the Greater Rochester Area. Born and raised in Rochester, he have a detailed understanding of the local housing market and history. I’m also a proud member of the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors. I look forward to working you and finding your next home. About Jess DeCotis Email: jessdecotis@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/em-marketing Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessdecotishomes Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessdecotishomes Jess DeCotis is an experienced Real Estate Agent focused on providing premium service in all transactions. Clients rave about her ability to quickly analyze and adapt to the market when buying and selling homes. With almost 15 years of professional marketing and sales experience, Jess has a strong business acumen that assists in advocating and negotiating for her clients. Whether you’re buying or selling your way into a dream home, Jess DeCotis is the smart move. Jess is also the co-host of TST in the 585 sister podcast That Sounds Terrifying. More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green For more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com. Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters 585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!

    52 min
  6. Ep 131 NXT Level Collective with Aubre Fox

    JUL 31

    Ep 131 NXT Level Collective with Aubre Fox

    Hosts Nick and Christine welcome Aubre Fox, a powerhouse in both design and community-building. With over 16 years of experience as an interior designer and entrepreneur, Aubre is also the visionary behind The NXT Level Collective, a professional network uplifting women across industries through connection, education, and support. Aubre shares how purpose and passion fuel her dual path. Discover how her work transforms not only interiors but lives, communities, and careers throughout the 585 and beyond. Connect with Aubre Fox, Founder – The NXT Level Collective: Email: info@thenxtlevelcollective.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aubre-fox Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubre_fox About Our Terrific Guest: Aubre Fox is the founder of The NXT Level Collective and a passionate advocate for women in business. With over 16 years of experience as an interior designer and entrepreneur, she brings innovation, insight, and leadership to both the design world and the professional development space. Aubre created NXT Level as a response to her own journey through entrepreneurship and motherhood fostering a community where women could grow together through accountability, education, and genuine support. Today, the organization includes 50+ members statewide, offering dynamic events, retreats, and business strategy programs. Aubre also grew up showing horses at the state and collegiate level—a passion that still fuels her creativity and determination. Connect and Follow The NXT Level Collective: Website: www.thenxtlevelcollective.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-nxt-level-collective Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNXTLevelCollective Instagram: www.instagram.com/nxt_levelcollective More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green For more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com. Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters 585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!

    48 min
  7. Episode 130: Lunatics Lounge with Taylor Terrance

    JUL 17

    Episode 130: Lunatics Lounge with Taylor Terrance

    Writer, humorist, and Rochester creative force Taylor Terrance joins Nick and Christine for a terrific and heartfelt deep dive into storytelling, performance, and building community through comedy. Known for her column Lunatics Lounge in every issue of (585) magazine, Taylor opens up about her journey from childhood creative writer to comedy performer at Second City Chicago and beyond. Taylor also shares insights on live readings, playwriting, column writing, and the creative power of visual storytelling. From producing "Listen to Your Mother" to publishing humorous essays, she brings a sharp wit and warm heart to everything she does which makes us in the 585 laugh, think, and connect. Connect with Taylor Terrance: Instagram: www.instagram.com/taylor_t_rants Website: 585mag.com/magazine_author/taylor-terrance About Our Terrific Guest: Taylor Terrance is a writer and humorist whose voice is both bold and relatable. A regular contributor to (585) magazine through her widely beloved column Lunatics Lounge, she explores the humorous, awkward, and poignant moments of everyday life. Taylor is a graduate of the comedy writing program at Second City Chicago and has performed in sketch shows and storytelling events like Listen to Your Mother and Rochester Spoken Word. More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green For more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com. Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters 585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!

    58 min
  8. Ep. 129: Flight Wine Bar with Susan Reuter

    JUL 7

    Ep. 129: Flight Wine Bar with Susan Reuter

    In this episode of That Sounds Terrific in the 585, hosts Nick and Christine uncork a conversation with Susan Reuter, the vibrant and community-focused owner of Flight Wine Bar in Rochester’s scenic Corn Hill Landing. A lifelong Rochesterian, Sue shares her journey from banking to wine, and how owning Flight has become her dream job. Her passion for community building shines through, from themed wine flights like the “Bossy Flight” and “In This Moment Flight,” to regular fundraisers, art exhibits, and celebrating all that the 585 has to offer! Flight Wine Bar is more than just a wine spot. It is a hub for connection, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're seeking a cozy jazz night, wine education, or your next favorite date spot, Sue and her team have created something truly terrific in the 585. About Susan Reuter, Owner of Flight Wine Bar Email: flightrocdowntown@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-reuter-423a4818a Susan Reuter was born and raised in Rochester, NY, and proudly embraces everything about her hometown. Charlotte Beach has always been a special place for her, whether on good days or bad. She and her husband are proud parents to seven adult kids, four “plus ones,” and a beautiful granddaughter they babysit weekly. Owning Flight Wine Bar has become Sue’s dream job. She loves running the bar, supporting her staff, and building community in every glass poured. Connect and Follow Flight Wine Bar: Website: www.winebarflight.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/61030086 Instagram: www.instagram.com/flightwineroc Facebook: www.facebook.com/FlightWineROC More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green For more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com. Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters 585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine. Learn more at https://585mag.com Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!

    32 min
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Join hosts Nick Koziol and Christine Green as they celebrate the incredible people making a difference in the 585 community. 'TST in the 585' showcases leaders who are using their talents and influence to create a positive impact. Through engaging conversations, guests share their expertise, reveal the secrets behind their success, and explain what drives their passion. This inspiring show is designed to help you discover actionable insights and strategies to make a terrific impact in your own community!

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  • Creator
    Nick Koziol and Christine Green
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Nick Koziol and Christine Green
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    That Sounds Terrific in the 585