OnTheStacks with Bill Corcoran Jr.

Is climate crisis a hoax or reality? Are dire wolves back from extinction? Do the Giza Pyramids hide ancient tech? Is the stock market crashing? Join us for a raw, no-filter dive into these bold questions! Our exploration doesn’t stop there; we dive into the philosophical implications of humanity’s delicate dance with nature, questioning climate shifts, ancient tech, revived species, and recent stock market chaos. Meet Mark Margava...

What’s it like to stare into the eyes of a killer—and win? For 20 years, Jarrett Ferentino prosecuted some of the most dangerous murderers as a DA, dismantling their defenses one case at a time. This episode drops you into the raw, unfiltered world of a homicide prosecutor who’s seen it all. Jarrett’s no stranger to ruthless killers; he learned their moves, their lies, and how to break them. Now, he’s unpacking those lessons: what ...

What does it take to rise from rookie EMT to full-time firefighter—while also leading Luzerne County Council through tough calls? John Lombardo lives that path—and he shares it straight with first-responder grit and hard-earned perspective. I have an insightful conversation with John, a Pittston City firefighter who also chairs Luzerne County Council. John upholds a family tradition of service—his uncle perished in a 1993 fire as a...

What does it take to go from sitting on the bench in high school to a 9-year pro basketball career—and then build a business that impacts millions? Dre Baldwin has lived that journey—and in this episode, he breaks it all down with raw honesty and game-ready mindset. I chat with Dre Baldwin, the Founder and CEO of Work On Your Game Inc. He’s a four-time TEDx speaker and the author of 40 books. After a 9-year professional basketball ...

In today's episode, I chat with Bill Ostroski, Assistant Principal at Nazareth Area High School. In this episode, we unpack how tech is reshaping education, the challenges of ensuring student safety, contemporary issues like vaping and mental health, and how unity plays a crucial role in strengthening the bond between schools and society. Expect unfiltered takes on digital-age learning, leadership, and bouncing back from life’s cur...

Passion, grit, and consistency—these are the real secrets to success, whether you're in podcasting, business, or any creative field. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Johnson, host of Passion Pod, to discuss the relentless pursuit of doing what you love, even when the money isn’t there (yet). We dive into why most people fail before they even start, the real reason big names take you seriously, and how making mistakes can actu...

This week, I chat with Janelle Rushton, Gift Officer at King's College to discuss the impact of higher education, the power of alumni connections, and the often-overlooked skill of active listening. Janelle shares her journey from being a phone-a-thon caller during her time as a student at Penn State to making a lasting difference in higher education and alumni engagement. We discuss the role of alumni in shaping universities, the ...

In this episode, I sit down with Ricky Robinson, host of the If You Alive Subscribe Show! Ricky's life reads like a Hollywood script—fast money, high risks, and connections that stretched from the streets to the studio. In this raw and unfiltered episode, he takes us inside the world of hustling at the highest level, from moving weight with the Mexican drug cartel to rubbing shoulders with rap industry heavyweights. He opens up abo...

Human trafficking isn’t just something you hear about on the news—it’s happening right here in Northeast Pennsylvania, often in ways most people don’t recognize. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Tammi Burke, Chief Program Officer at the Victims Resource Center, who has spent over 35 years advocating for victims of violent crimes. Tammi shares the warning signs of trafficking, the local hotspots where it’s happening, a...

In this episode, I chat with JJ Carter, Founder of Gldn PR, a luxury public relations firm specialized in making CEO's, executives, consultants, and companies the No.1 authority in their industry. In today’s fast-changing media landscape, staying ahead requires more than just good storytelling—it demands strategy, adaptability, and the right partnerships. In this episode, we break down the modern day PR playbook, exploring the late...