What makes Ryan Murtha with The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show a good neighbor?

Hungry for a night out that actually pulls you into the story? We sit down with producer and marketing director Ryan Murtha from The Dinner Detective to unpack how a modern true crime mystery turns dinner into a social game where every guest could be the culprit-and the hero who solves it.

Ryan takes us behind the scenes of a format that trades cheesy accents for realism and energy. Actors blend into the crowd, detectives stir the room, and interrogation forms guide you from appetizer to reveal. With scripts inspired by the tone of cold cases and the pacing of great comedies, the show invites you to test theories with your tablemates, collect clues, and compete for top sleuth bragging rights, return tickets, and merch. The twist starts early with a pre-show clue delivered after you buy tickets, seeding speculation long before you arrive.

We also dig into what it takes to scale delight across 110+ cities while keeping each performance fresh. Ryan’s path from actor to producer shapes how the team casts, directs, and rotates four stories to reward repeat visits. On the growth side, we explore a smart mix of Meta and Google ads, YouTube, and local event syndication to meet people where they plan their nights- plus the powerful word of mouth that follows a crowd-pleasing reveal. Along the way, Ryan shares why a three-hour, screen-free escape matters right now and how laughter, mystery, and a shared meal create connection that lingers past dessert.

If you love true crime podcasts but want to step into the action, this conversation maps the perfect night out: immersive, funny, and just suspicious enough to keep your heart racing. Listen, pick your table wisely, and decide who you’d accuse first. Enjoyed the show? Follow, rate, and share with a friend who always spots the twist before the credits.

To learn more about The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show go to:

https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

(866) 496-0535

What makes Brent Earlewine with Pittsburgh Bujinkan Dojo a good neighbor?

Looking for more than a workout or a quick belt? Our conversation with Brent Earlewine, Founder and Senior Instructor of Pittsburgh Bujinkan Dojo, opens a door to a tradition where technique is only the beginning and personal transformation is the real destination. Brent shares how a search for authentic training led from early years in Tang Soo Do to the Bujinkan, deep study in Japan, and decades of teaching adults who want skills that translate far beyond the mat.

We unpack why most people start martial arts for self-defense or fitness but stay because of who they become. Brent explains how true strength shows up as calm presence when there’s nowhere to hide, and how honest testing builds confidence, resilience, and better decision-making at work and at home. We also explore his three-pronged approach: the core Pittsburgh Bujinkan program for traditional Japanese arts and weapons; targeted Personal Protective Measures seminars for practical, weekend-ready self-defense; and Combat Shillelagh, an Irish stick fighting system offered locally, in seminars, and online for global access.

If you’ve ever wondered how to sustain passion over decades, you’ll hear how Brent’s team of senior instructors helps scale culture, quality, and mentorship. And if focus has felt elusive, his mantra “be all in or all out” lands with a clear challenge: pick the practice that shapes the person you want to be, then keep showing up. We close with simple next steps to connect- robust websites, active social channels, and Brent’s direct line for a quick text or email.

Ready to rethink what training can do for your life? Listen now, subscribe for more conversations with purpose-driven local leaders, and leave a review to tell us what “all in” looks like for you.

To learn more about Pittsburgh Bujinkan Dojo go to:

http://www.pittsburghbujinkan.com

Pittsburgh Bujinkan Dojo

(412)298-4486

What makes Lindsay Schmittle with Gingerly Press a good neighbor?

Think those razor-sharp prints must be digital? Meet Lindsay Schmittle of Gingerly Press, who proves that century-old presses and hand-set type can outshine a screen. We invite you into her Lawrenceville studio to feel the rhythm of movable type, carved geometric blocks, and inks mixed by hand-then hear how this tactile craft becomes clean, contemporary art with real-world impact.

We trace Lindsay’s path from visual communications student to letterpress artist determined to “control the Control‑P.” She shares how adult-Lego layouts of vintage metal and wood type build each composition, why many people mistake the results for digital, and how polymer plate printing differs from true handset work. The conversation opens up to the heartbeat of her brand: sustainability and story. Every product plants a tree in a U.S. National Forest- over 4,200 so far- while the designs channel earth tones, outdoor textures, and a deep love for the trails around Pittsburgh. You’ll hear the backstory of her Appalachian Trail series, with a print for every hundred miles, created to spotlight the small wonders lost in the so-called green tunnel.

Community is the other pillar. Lindsay runs beginner-friendly workshops where you can lock up type, pull your own prints, and take home editions made on presses from the early 1900s. From monthly public classes to custom private sessions for friends, families, and scout troops, the studio becomes a space to slow down, connect, and learn by doing. We also trade favorite local hikes- Frick Park, Laurel Highlands, Allegheny National Forest-and talk about how time outdoors shapes design choices and keeps craft grounded.

If you’re curious about screen-free creativity, sustainable art, and the joy of making something you can feel, this conversation is your invitation. Explore Gingerly Press at gingerlypress.com, follow @GingerlyPress on Instagram, and join the monthly newsletter for studio stories and behind-the-scenes photos. If the show resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves good paper, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can find us.

To learn more about Gingerly Press go to:

gingerlypress.com

Gingerly Press

‪(412) 450-0641