Eighty Unplugged hosts its first-ever live podcast episode at the MNTG Music and Arts Festival in Altoona, PA, featuring an interview and live performance of “Georgia” by independent singer-songwriter Alea Reid.

Western Pennsylvania songwriter Alyssa Hankey joins Eighty Unplugged to discuss Appalachian identity and perform her song “West of the Ohio,” exploring working-class roots, regional history, and authentic folk-country storytelling.

My Hero Zero’s Jason Olcese joins Eighty Unplugged for an intimate interview and stripped-down performance of “Nothing But Love,” discussing songwriting, identity, and the evolution of his music within Pennsylvania’s live music scene.

On this episode of Eighty Unplugged, songwriter Eighty performs and reflects on her song “All In Due Time,” a message of encouragement about patience, kindness, and finding identity, written for her younger sister during a time of personal transition.

In this episode Eighty, a Singer/ Songwriter and our podcast host, performs the song “Expectations”. A song about being optimistic while still being uncertain about the next steps in life. Joining her in this episode is her husband, JJ Cuffee.