‘Flea Market Fanatics’ ready new episode

Staff report

ROGERS

Episode 4 of “Flea Market Fanatics,” the Internet reality show about the shoppers, vendors and folks that populate Rogers Community Auction – a.k.a. Rogers Flea Market – will be released Christmas night.

Titled “Zonk,” it features pro football hall of fame running back Larry Csonka, a Columbiana County resident who played for the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins.

Show hosts Steve Swanson and Steve Kreider talked with Csonka about his love of Rogers Flea Market and the rich history of the Rogers and Lisbon areas. Csonka discusses his life and football career, while Ken Baer, president of the market and eldest grandson of its founder, Emmet Baer, gives a tour of the facility.

The episode also focuses on vendor Myke Rosati, as he wheels and deals with a local grade-school teacher.

All episodes of “Flea Market Fanatics” can be viewed at fleamarketfanatics.com.

“We’re releasing our episodes on our website as we start to present the show to networks and distributors,” said Swanson, who is also the director.

The humorous show focuses on the Baer family that has owned and operated the market since 1955, and includes special guests such as, WQED-TV documentary maker Rick Sebak.

The show is being filmed by Cinemanix of Youngstown and Beaver County’s Ryno Production.