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This is Beacon

Booking Overview

A community-focused local affairs and civic storytelling show featuring interviews and panel conversations with Beacon residents, business owners, civic leaders, nonprofit organizers, and authors, alongside host-led episodes. PR agencies could credibly pitch Beacon-area entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, local officials, civic advocates, community historians, and authors with a meaningful connection to the city; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 132

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 69 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

iambeacon.brandon@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Beacon-area business owners, nonprofit leaders, civic officials, community advocates, organizers, authors, and other professionals with a direct connection to local issues or community life
Required Achievements:  
Operating a local business or nonprofit initiative, Holding a civic or community leadership role, Organizing local service, fundraising, or public-engagement efforts

Recent Guest Discussions

Erika Ricottilli - Family Legacy, Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, Community Roots, And Building A Business In Beacon

Robert Lanier - City Leadership, City Council Dynamics, Transparency, Planning, Housing, Parking, And Public Safety Communication

Tara Simmons - Women’s Leadership, Resilience, Personal Growth, Authentic Sisterhood, And Local Women’s Initiatives

Jamie Levato - Community Fridges, School-supply Distribution, Local Fundraising, Scholarships, And Neighborhood Service Projects

Recent Topics

Civic Engagement, Local Government, Local History, Nonprofits

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
This is Beacon
:

EP. 126 #JoinTheConversation | Strong Dad's. Stronger Communities

September 16, 2026

On a #JoinTheConversation episode of This Is Beacon, hosts Rueben, Brianna, and Brandon discuss creating real “spaces” that build community and reduce mental-health stigma, featuring guest Dave Eisenstadt, owner of CrossFit 845 in Wappingers and co-owner in Poughkeepsie. Dave shares his background (Stormville/Carmel), discovering CrossFit in 2008 in NYC, building a garage group that grew to 30 people, and opening CrossFit 845 in 2012. He explains CrossFit’s origins (2002), its functional purp...

Ep. 125 | Untitled: The $10 Million Community Center Question

August 18, 2026

Former Beacon Mayor Randy Casale joins the podcast for a deep dive into why Beacon, New York still lacks a full-scale community center despite decades of need. Drawing from his 26 years as Superintendent of Streets and two terms as mayor (2012–2019), Casale traces Beacon's community support history from church-run programs like the Catholic Youth Organization and St. Andrew's Parish to the independent Beacon Community Center and Martin Luther King Center that served generations of youth befor...

Ep. 124| Roots, Resilience & Reinvention with Erika Ricottilli of Saint De La Rosa Hair Collective

June 29, 2026

Born and raised in Beacon, Erika Ricottilli comes from a family deeply rooted in the community and in the beauty industry. As the owner of Saint Della Rosa Hair Collective, Erica has built more than a salon. She has created a space that reflects her passion, creativity, and commitment to the city she calls home.In this episode of This Is Beacon, Erika sits down with Brooke, Reuben, and Brianna to talk about growing up in a large Beacon family, spending nearly two decades away from home, and u...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
This is Beacon
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How do I get in touch with This is Beacon?

Its publicly listed email is iambeacon.brandon@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for This is Beacon?

The publicly listed email for This is Beacon: iambeacon.brandon@gmail.com.

How many listeners does This is Beacon have?

Podseeker estimates This is Beacon reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for This is Beacon?

This is Beacon typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Beacon-area business owners, nonprofit leaders, civic officials, community advocates, organizers, authors, and other professionals with a direct connection to local issues or community life. Common among recent guests: Operating a local business or nonprofit initiative; Holding a civic or community leadership role; Organizing local service, fundraising, or public-engagement efforts. Recent guests include Erika Ricottilli, Robert Lanier, and Tara Simmons.

How hard is it to get booked on This is Beacon?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does This is Beacon cover?

Recent episodes cover Civic Engagement, Local Government, Local History, and Nonprofits. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

iambeacon.brandon@gmail.com

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