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Caffeinated Connections

Caleb McCartney

Ever wonder what it’s actually like to sit down with the people you look up to? To hear how they really did it without all the PR noise? That’s what Caffeinated Connections is about. I’m Caleb McCartney, a photojournalist who loves a good cup of coffee and an honest conversation. Every Friday at 2 PM, I sit down with artists, creators, and everyday people who are doing remarkable, inspiring things. We discuss the highs, the burnout, the in-between weirdness, and everything that makes the creative

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All Episodes

104:48

Oilfields, Orwell, and the Pressure Along It All with...

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/11/28

From long days in the oilfields to nights in a trailer park and now a new life in Pittsburgh, Mac talks about the past that shaped him and the work he is fighting to create today. He opens up about coming from nothing, finding direction in the middle of chaos, and learning how to push forward when the pressure gets heavy.

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72:00

Horror Movies and Protests with Allison Bar

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/11/21

A riot shield inches from your face, a red smoke bomb turning downtown into a dystopian film set, and a photojournalist who swears protest coverage sometimes feels like directing an A24 horror flick instead of shooting the news.

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79:17

Your Phone Lies Better Than You Think with Tim Bieber

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/11/14

A front camera that smooths your face into something unrecognizable, a wedding singer who pushed auto-tune past its limits, and two photographers comparing notes on the wildness we deal with behind the lens.

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77:28

Anarchist Cats and Santa Cults with Paul

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/11/07

A cat who might be planning a coup, a Santa with a union card, and two photographers trying to make sense of it all. It’s an hour of chaos, compassion, and the art of keeping it together.

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43:07

The Mountain and the Dishes with Frank Rocks

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/10/31

When it comes to art, exhaustion, and that uphill battle, Caleb and Frank feel it too, so you’re not alone. They talk about finding energy when you’re burnt out, making the thing before you even know what it is, and why sometimes you’ve just got to make it, dishes be damned.

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95:26

Rundown BMW, but Sold as a Lambo with Austin Carns

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/10/24

A photojournalist and a commentator walk into a podcast and end up unpacking fear, ego, and why we’re all just trying to make it through in one piece.

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64:16

Ep 8: Don’t Read the Shampoo Bottle with Liam Sullivan

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/09/12

From political rallies to chicken thermometers, Caleb and Liam discover how far curiosity can go.

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55:31

Ep 7: Lessons in Leadership, Branding, and Balance...

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/05/30

Caleb sits down with the ever-charismatic Mark Palumbo, Point Park alum, former SGA president, actor, and all-around campus legend. They dive deep into the chaos of post-grad life, the reality of hustle culture, surviving on passion projects, and why everyone is now their own brand (whether they like it or not). From philosophical takes on truth and social media to a surprisingly wholesome caffeine confession, this episode has it all. Stick around till the end because there's a reveal you won’t want

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61:47

Ep 6: Riding the Chaos Wave with Kyle Archer

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/05/16

Caleb sits down with the hilariously unpredictable Kyle Archer, a Point Park grad known for his love of rubber ducks, chaotic creativity, and euphoric poems about water. They dive into authenticity, media-making, family boundaries, and finding balance in a world that often feels offbeat.

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62:28

Ep 4: Art, Community & Chaos with TK and Paul from...

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/04/25

In this deeply soulful and electric episode, Caleb sits down with TK and Paul from the Pittsburgh-based band Dream the Heavy. What starts with caffeinated chaos quickly transforms into a powerful conversation about artists' vulnerability, the rawness of creative ruts, the beauty of imperfection, and Pittsburgh's irreplaceable role in building a genuine artistic community. From childhood noise to darkroom silence, from AI and authenticity to Greek mythology and espresso, this one's a slow burn with a

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39:12

Ep 3 Grit, Gear & Going All In with Collin Strachan

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/04/18

Caleb sits down with Collin Strachan—founder of Every Mile Creative in Alaska—to talk about building a media company from the ground up, shooting commercial work in epic environments, and how failure and real-world experience often teach more than a college degree. They delve into the gear vs. vision debate, navigate client feedback, and explain why storytelling, not specifications, ultimately prevails.

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64:33

EP 2 The Art of Selling Yourself and Redefining...

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/04/11

Caleb sits down with Shelby as they trace her transition from college debates and teaching to becoming a savvy brand strategist and communication consultant. They explore how authentic conversation matters in our tech-driven, post-COVID world. Shelby drops some eye-opening insights on selling yourself, turning every “no” into a stepping stone, and harnessing genuine human connection in education and business. So, grab your coffee, settle in, and prepare for a candid conversation that might change

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81:12

Ep 1 Caffeine, College & Communication with Sam...

Caffeinated Connections ·

2025/04/04

Caleb sits down with Sam Rotellini—a former banker and biology buff turned professor at Point Park—to explore the unique journey from high school to college and beyond. They unpack the challenges of transitioning to higher education, the impact of technology on genuine communication, and the evolving landscape of politics and civics. Tune in for an episode of interesting experiences and thoughtful conversation, all served with great coffee.

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