In Roanoke, Virginia, the Sassos savor empanadas with food truck owner Nelson Pantoja, who reveals what makes his food truck, Empanada Nirvana Roanoke, a must-visit and shares stories from his remarkable life.

In this flavorful episode of The Sasso’s Out Podcast, Frank and Christina sit down with special guest Terrance Tatum from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania—manager and visionary behind the beloved local hotspot, Timeless Destination.

Join them as they explore the story behind the restaurant’s name, Terrance’s passion for creating meaningful dining experiences, and what makes Wellsboro such a unique destination in itself. From small-town charm to big-time hospitality, this episode serves up laughs, heart, and the kind of conversation that leaves you full—in all the right ways.

This week, the Sassos welcome special guest John Palma of Chatham, New Jersey, Frank’s friend since 1988, for a rich conversation that blends travel tales with personal memories. John shares highlights from his recent trip to Italy, but it’s the connections made along the way that take center stage.

As the trio swaps stories, they also spark a good-natured debate over one persistent mystery: where exactly is “South of the Border”?

With humor, heart, and a few unexpected confessions—like how Christina married Frank partly because she always liked the sound of John’s voice—this episode reminds listeners that the best journeys are the ones filled with unforgettable people.

This episode has an out-take after the outro, Don't miss it!

Christina and Frank Sasso head to Knoxville, PA to meet with Brittney Doan from Valley View Organic Beef Farm. In this down-to-earth episode, Brittney reveals the clever marketing machine behind the Black Angus brand, debunks common myths about the cattle industry, and explains the surprising truth about goats — they're browsers, not grazers! It’s a fresh look at farming, straight from the source.

She also tells the horrifying story of how she treated her husband when they were dating.

Brittney gives an insider’s look at what sets Valley View Organic Beef Farm apart — from their commitment to organic, sustainable practices to the truth behind industry myths.

If you care about where your food comes from, this episode is a must-listen.

Bonus Post Outro content!

ValleyViewOrganicBeefFarm.com⁠⁠

In this episode of Sasso’s Out, Frank and Christina head to the heart of Hammonton, New Jersey (yep, the blueberry capital of the world!) and set up shop at the stylish Blue Rascal Distillery. Join them, and the ever-controversial Mike Haelig—General Manager of The Lobby Club in Trenton, NJ —for laughs, chaos, and a spirited dive into what makes this town and its local spirits so special.

The Sasso's sit down with Clint Beyers and Ryan Carpenter from Blue Rascal Distillery to talk all things distilling: from blueberries in gin to why you can’t legally make Scotch in the U.S.

Along the way, they touch on Mike’s marathon journey, vodka snobbery, party plans, and how Ryan went from liquor store stockroom to master distiller.

This episode is equal parts boozy education, hometown pride, and hilarious sidetracks. Whether you love them, hate them, or just came for the gin, there’s a seat at the table for you.

Featuring:

• Mike Haelig – The Lobby Club

• Clint & Ryan – Blue Rascal Distillery

• Special shoutout to Cole from Allied Beverage

• A distillery born two days before COVID!

Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and let's get into it.

In this flavor-packed pilot episode with the Sasso's, Christina, fan of chaos, and Frank, lover of structure—hit the road to Selma, North Carolina for a recording session "in the wild" at JR Cigars.

First Stop: Kicking off their journey with a caffeine-fueled stop at Noir Bakery & Coffee Company in North East, MD, Frank sips the best Americano of his life, while Christina dives into a lotus drink, bourbon dreams in tow.

Noir Bakery and Coffee Company

32 S Main St - Suite 11

North East, Maryland 21901

(443) 593-2838

NoirBakeryAndCoffeeCo.com

Rest Stop: Frank is thoroughly betrayed by an automatic toilet at a rest stop and can’t quite grasp the fact why rest stop toilets aren’t adjusted so that they don’t act like a bidet.

Last Stop: Things get smokier at 10 AM as they fire up cigars inside JR Cigars’ location at 67 Jr Rd in Selma, NC. The Sasso's sit down with Cameron Emory, a Navy vet and resident cigar sage, who helps the Sasso's make some wise picks and shares stories from both behind the counter and life on the water.

It’s a little chaos, a lot of class, and a load of laughs—Welcome to Sasso’s Out.

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JR Cigars

67 Jr Rd

Selma, NC 27576

(919) 965-5055

Instagram: @jrselmaoutlet

It’s the end of an era!

In the final episode of Trenton Waves, Frank and Christina Sasso sit down with longtime friend and former New Pod City president, Will Foskey for one last wave. With glasses raised—Bardstown Bourbon for Christina and Will and a pour of Dalmore Scotch for Frank—they reminisce about the journey through 200 unforgettable episodes.

From the heartbeat of Trenton’s culture to unforgettable guests, laughs, lessons, and local legends, no memory is left untouched. And just when you think it’s goodbye for good, the Sassos drop a big announcement: Trenton Waves may be wrapping, but they’re not going anywhere (pun intended). Get ready for their next adventure—Sasso’s Out!, a brand new travel show with the same heart, humor, and hometown spirit.

Cheers to the past, and here’s to Sasso's Out!

Frank uses a new piece of technology in the studio to record because he couldn't know what he did with the SD card the show gets recorded on.

Medina Health Center's Mira Sadeghi and Nabeel Khan from last week almost became Frank's favorite guest because of a gift of cannolis.

Once again, Frank explains the what Trenton Waves is about.SHOUT OUT TO:

Cameron from JR Cigars in Selma, NC

GUEST:

Rich Hopkins

It's time to dive head first into the world of Rich Hopkins! Rich is part of the New Pod City network and his show "Mouthful of Metal" is a hit podcast. In this episode, Rich joins the Sassos in the studio to discuss his expertise in music, but also...in life!

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Capital Philharmonic presents "Spring Serenades"on

March 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM

featuring: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Conductor, Sebastian Grand

Get your tickets here:

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/42556178/spring-serenades-trenton-capital-philharmonic-of-new-jersey

Location:

War Memorial Ballroom in Trenton, NJ

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