That Sounds Terrific

About That Sounds Terrific

Join hosts Nick Koziol and Christine Green as they celebrate the incredible people making a difference in the 585 community. 'TST in the 585' showcases leaders who are using their talents and influence to create a positive impact. Through engaging conversations, guests share their expertise, reveal the secrets behind their success, and explain what drives their passion. This inspiring show is designed to help you discover actionable insights and strategies to make a terrific impact in your own community!

Publisher

Nick Koziol and Christine Green

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Oct 2020

Latest episode

17 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

141 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Dec 2025

   TST in the 585 taking a Hiatus

   Our show is taking a hiatus. As we look to the future I must thank my co-host Christine Green (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-green-a092035/), 585 Magazine (https://www.linkedin.com/company/585-publishing/), Ben Albert 🌳 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/), Neil K Carroll (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkcarroll/) and countless others for all their support in making this show happen. Thank you to our guests who made That Sounds Terrific in the 585 a show that highlighted terrific people doing terrific things in the 585!

2. 

   6 Nov 2025

   That Sounds Terrific in the 585: Ep # 136 - I Hope this Podcast Finds You in the 585 with Mackenzie Reed

   In this episode of That Sounds Terrific in the 585, Nick and Christine chat with author Mackenzie Reed, the creative mind behind The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials. With her signature mix of heart, humor, and hijinks, Mackenzie shares her journey from Nazareth College to HarperCollins, talks about her upcoming adult debut I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell, and reflects on how growing up in the 585 shaped her storytelling style. Catch Mackenzie Reed Live at the Rochester Children & Teens Book Festival: Mackenzie Reed will be appearing at the Rochester Children & Teens’ Book Festival this weekend! Join her and a lineup of talented authors and illustrators for a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community. Learn more at www.rcbfest.com (https://www.rcbfest.com/) About Our Terrific Guest Mackenzie Reed Email: mackenzie@mackenziemreed.com (mailto:mackenzie@mackenziemreed.com) Mackenzie Reed is the author of books with heart, humor, and hijinks. She has a Communication and Media degree from Nazareth College and unironically enjoys long walks on the beach. Her young adult novels, The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials, are out now with HarperCollins. Her third, Worse Than the Others, is coming in 2027, and her forthcoming adult debut, I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell, will be released with Berkley/Penguin Random House in September 2026. Connect and Follow Mackenzie Reed: Website: www.mackenziemreed.com (https://www.mackenziemreed.com/) Instagram: www.instagram.com/mackenziemreed (https://www.instagram.com/mackenziemreed) YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mackenziereedwrites (https://www.youtube.com/@mackenziereedwrites) TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mackenziemreed (https://www.tiktok.com/@mackenziemreed) Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/22506077.Mackenzie_Reed (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22506077.Mackenzie_Reed) More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green For more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific (https://www.thatsoundsterrific.com) and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com (mailto:thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com). Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters 585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com (https://585mag.com/)

3. 

   9 Oct 2025

   TST in the 585: Ep 135 Turning Talks to Raps with Ben Albert

   Hosts Nick and Christine welcome back Ben Albert, a familiar voice in Rochester’s business and creative community. Ben is the Owner and Founder of Balbert Marketing LLC, the GrowGetters ONLY community, and the host of the Real Business Connections podcast. In this lively and forward-thinking episode, Ben shares his mission to connect people who hold knowledge with those who need it. He is empowering growth through collaboration, creativity, and technology. The conversation explores how he’s harnessing the power of AI and Suno.com to transform keynote speeches and conference talks into original rap songs, bringing a whole new level of engagement. Don't miss this terrific conversation on innovation, inclusion, and how embracing creative tools like AI can amplify authentic connection rather than replace it. Connect with Ben Albert Email: Ben@balbertmarketing.com (mailto:Ben@balbertmarketing.com) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/) Company LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/realbusinessconnections (https://www.linkedin.com/company/realbusinessconnections/) About Our Terrific Guest Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC, founder of the GrowGetters ONLY Collective, and host of the internationally recognized podcast Real Business Connections. Through his companies, Ben empowers growth-minded leaders with strategic marketing, podcast production, and community-building resources. Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping others achieve their potential. He is on a mission to move the needle on one million lives, one conversation at a time. Connect and Follow Ben Albert’s Work Websites: realbusinessconnections.com (https://realbusinessconnections.com) balbertmarketing.com (https://balbertmarketing.com) weallgrowtogether.com (http://weallgrowtogether.com) Instagram: instagram.com/realbenalbert (https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert) Facebook: facebook.com/realbusinessconnections (https://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections) YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ) More About That Sounds Terrific - Host Nick Koziol Podcast Website: www.thatsoundsterrific.com (http://www.thatsoundsterrific.com) Email: thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com (mailto:thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com) Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters A heartfelt thank you to (585) magazine for supporting stories that celebrate creativity and community throughout Rochester.

Who has been a guest on That Sounds Terrific

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Susan Reuter
• Amanda Chestnut
• Sara Passamonte
• Angelina Hilton

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

6,800

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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