Gretchen DeBacker - Podcast Details

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Four Hundred & Nineteen"Phil Skeldon"Gretchen welcomes one of her dearest friends, and not surprisingly he's connected (perhaps even related) to her co-hosts as well.Phil Skeldon is a true servant leader, a member of a powerhouse Toledo family, and an impassioned advocate for social justice and equity in every sense of the word.Thanks to our sponsors:Whetro Wealth ManagementWorkSpring 2025-05-0158 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Dave Zenk"It's a special 419 Day release of The Four Hundred & Nineteen. We love our Metroparks, and our guests and listeners do to. It's why nearly every guest has mentioned area Metroparks among their favorite amenities around the region.On this episode, Matt welcomes his boss, friend, and fashion inspiration, Dave Zenk, Director of Metroparks Toledo as our guest to talk about how he got into this work, and his vision for the future of NW Ohio and the role Metroparks Toledo is playing in making that a reality.Gretchen, Kevin...2025-04-1958 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Dr. Amerah Archer"In this episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, Kevin welcomes Dr. Amerah Archer—Toledo native, scientist, globetrotter, educator, and advocate for advancing youth educational opportunities. Dr. Archer shares her inspiring journey from working in a Chemistry lab to shaping young “Scientists” at Scott High School, and speaks candidly about the evolving landscape of education and the importance of staying true to core values. Dr. Archer brings both heart and insight to this powerful conversation.Thanks to our sponsors:Whetro Wealth ManagementWorkSpring 2025-04-0157 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Lexi Staples"In this episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, Gretchen welcomes the dynamic Lexi Staples—artist, activist, and advocate for Toledo’s creative and LGBTQ+ communities. As the driving force behind events like Toledo Pride and a champion for local artists, Lexi shares her journey, the impact of inclusive spaces, and the power of using creativity to foster community change. Tune in for an engaging discussion on making a difference through passion, perseverance, and a deep love for Toledo. 🎙️💙 #The419Podcast #ToledoPride #CommunityMattersThanks to our sponsors:Whetro Wealth Management 2025-03-1759 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Eric Chase & Jameil Aossey"We are LIVE from Stone Cut Bistro, the newest restaurant by the Hajjar brothers, and it's no suprise that Gretchen has pushed the envelope yet again...Instead of a surprise guest, we welcome a surprise guest CO-HOST, from Q105, Eric Chase.Eric's guest is a Sylvania native who's worked with Beyonce and Eminem, and he does it all from here in NW Ohio. We had a fun and insightful conversation with music producer extraordinaire, Jameil Aossey.Special Thanks to our sponsors:Whetro Wealth ManagementWorkspring 2025-03-031h 11

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Aaron Grizaniuk"Kevin's guest is a loyal Toledoan who turned his passion into his profession. Aaron "Griz" Grizaniuk is a champion for the 419 and the founder and owner of Patron Saints Brewery in West Toledo.Thanks to our sponsors:Whetro Wealth ManagementWorkspring 2025-02-1656 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Marc Folk"Matt's first guest of 2025 has his finger on the pulse of the local arts scene, and the organization he leads - The Arts Commission of Toledo - has been the lifeblood of local arts for almost 50 years (he's not old enough to have been there that long...). We had a great conversation with the incomparable Marc Folk and explored his origins as an artist in Toledo and his passion for lifting up local artists. Thank you to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management WorkSpring 2025-02-0343 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Raina Dawson"It's Gretchen's first guest of the year and she couldn't have selected somebody with more energy, passion for the community, or as Liam Neeson would put it "a very particular set of skills." She's not gonna track you down and hurt you with them, but Raina Dawson could certainly send you a perfectly typed letter. One thing we know for sure, you are will laugh and smile through this whole episode!! Thanks to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management Workspring 2025-01-241h 01

Eric ChaseDueling 419 Podcasts!Gretchen DeBacker from the Four Hundred and Nineteen podcasts visits to share what they are, why you should listen, and even come watch them for a live recording! Before that, a 100,000th skate party, it's illegally cold out, a barista question, some celeb drama I'm mesmerized by and another streamer raising prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-2229 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Judge Denise Cubbon"We kick off 2025 with an iconic Toledoan! Kevin invites his longtime friend, and former Juvenile Court Judge, Judge Denise Navarre Cubbon for an engaging conversation about her path to the bench, love for the community and growing up in Toledo. Special thanks to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management WorkSpring (formerly The Employers Association)2025-01-0154 min

Four Hundred & NineteenBest of 2024Gretchen, Matt and Kevin are joined by our incredible sponsors, Tim Whetro & Wes Allen, from Whetro Wealth Management, and Megan Casiere, from WorkSpring as we revisit some of our favorite moments of the year for the final episode of 2024. Thanks to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management WorkSpring 2024-12-2350 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Jacob Parr"In a rare twist of the format of the show, Kevin invited a guest that he's never actually met in person. That didn't stop him from admiring the work that Jacob Parr does and his passion for Toledo. Safe to say you won't find anybody who wants to fly Toledo's flag more than Jacob. Sponsors: Workspring Whetro Wealth Management 2024-12-061h 01

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Erin Baker"Gretchen welcomes a Toledo native, daughter of legendary Toledoans and the new development director for one of Toledo's most impactful non-profit organizations, Erin Baker. We talk about life, work, family and more and we're confident you'll love Erin's passion and energy just as much as we do! Thanks to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management Workspring (formerly The Employer's Association)2024-11-181h 00

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Nick Morgan"In this episode of The Four Hundred and Nineteen, Matt welcomes Nick Morgan, founder of Glass City Improv, to explore the power of improvisation in communication, storytelling, and everyday life. From the stage to the boardroom, he offers practical insights for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills and create meaningful interactions. Plus, they make Kevin play an improv game and everybody gangs up on him. Thanks to our sponsors Whetro Wealth Management and The EA.2024-11-0458 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Ginny Boggess"We had the chance to sit down with NEW University of Toledo Women’s Basketball Coach Ginny Boggess, and she brought some incredible energy and insights to the conversation. From her coaching journey to the challenges and triumphs of leading a Division I program, Ginny gives us a look at what it takes to build a winning team both on and off the court. If you’re a fan of basketball, leadership, or just love hearing stories of perseverance and teamwork, you’re going to love this one. Ginny’s passion for the game and her players is conta...2024-10-1657 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"John Eikost"He's a lover of live music and moving trains and he's Gretchen's 6th most favorite person in Toledo (her words). He's the man behind Toledo.com, tune in to hear the incredibly talented, passionate, and funny John Eikost on this episode of The Four Hundred Nineteen. Thanks to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management The Employers Association 2024-10-0152 min

WTOL 11 Leading EdgeThe University of Toledo has a new interim president who will be tasked with turning around the school’s falling enrollment numbers; Four Hundred and Nineteen Podcast UToledo Leadership Matt Schroeder | University of Toledo Interim President The Toledo Blade reported in September that the University of Toledo had experienced a 3.8 percent decline in total enrollment. As part of the article, UToledo Interim President Matt Schroeder said, “It will take discipline and execution of our enrollment and recruitment plans to turn this around. We have to hold ourselves accountable.” The school has said its plan includes efforts to diversify enrollment, improve student success, and to better tell the UToledo story to prospective students. So what is Toledo’s story of now an...2024-09-2322 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Wendi Huntley" and "Chrys Peterson & Riley Runnells" - Live @ Glass City MetroparkWe are LIVE from the patio of the beautiful Glass City Metropark with not one, not two, but THREE incredible women who share their passion, talent and heart with Toledo every single day. Plus, our friend and sponsor Tim Whetro joins us to kick off the show. First up on this episode, Kevin welcomed the CEO of Connecting Kids to Meals, Wendi Huntley as the first guest of the show. And then, Gretchen invited the dynamic mother-daughter duo of Chrys Peterson (retired WTOL anchor and founder of Chrys Peterson Consulting) and her daughter, Riley Runnells (journalist, podcaster...2024-09-171h 21

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Billy Mann"Our latest episode of the Four Hundred Nineteen Podcast, featuring none other than Billy Mann! Billy is a true Toledo powerhouse—bringing his energy, passion, and insight to everything he does. In this episode, we dive deep into his journey with the Boys & Girls Club of Toledo, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his vision for the future of our community. Big thanks to our sponsors, Whetro Wealth Management and The Employers Association, for making this episode possible.2024-09-0242 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Erika White"She's a mom, a fitness guru, a community leader AND she's Matt's guest on this episode of the Four Hundred & Nineteen. Erika White talks about growing up in Toledo, raising a family and she share's her emotional motivation for serving our community. The Four Hundred & Nineteen is sponsored by: The Employers Association Whetro Wealth Management 2024-08-1553 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"John Jones"Naturally Kevin would invite a fellow PA Announcer and bow-tie aficionado, but this episode's guest is so much more than that. This episode we sit down with Reverend John Jones, CEO of Hope Toledo and talk early education, Toledo, and Gretchen confuses him with another local celebrity... The Four Hundred & Nineteen is sponsored by: Whetro Wealth Management The Employer's Association 2024-08-011h 00

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Chris Hanley"It's another mid-month episode of The Four Hundred and Nineteen and this time Matt welcomes a dear friend, Chris Hanley, pastor of Glenwood Lutheran Church to the Four Hundred and Nineteen. Pastor Chris stops short of performing an exorcism on Gretchen, but we aren't ruling out the possibility in the future. The Four Hundred and Nineteen is sponsored by: Whetro Wealth Management 2024-07-1554 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Jamar Winston"Gretchen has branded her next guest as the best looking guest we've had on The Four Hundred & Nineteen, but he's also got the HOTTEST job. Please welcome Jamar Winston, from the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. The Four Hundred & Nineteen is proud to be sponsored by Whetro Wealth Management.2024-07-0156 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Tricia Cullop"We’ve got a special edition of the Four Hundred & Nineteen with one of our favorite (former) Toledoans and new Head Coach of the University of Miami Women’s Basketball program, Tricia Cullop. Coach Cullop joins Gretchen, Matt and Kevin to talk basketball, childhood, and her love and appreciation for the City of Toledo. The Four Hundred & Nineteen is sponsored by Whetro Wealth Management.2024-06-1553 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Imam Deeb"He's an Imam, a teacher, a community professional and an experienced Development Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in Higher Education and Religious Non-Profits. This month we have a special conversation with Matt's guest, Imam Deeb. How does one become an Imam? How does the Muslim faith participate in community? What can we do to address the strife in the larger world? And most importantly, why would someone be such good friends with Matt Killam?2024-06-011h 03

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Matt Bell" & "Mona Shousher" (LIVE from Toledo Spirits)You asked for it, and you got it! Our second LIVE podcast episode features the inspiring and game-changing Matt Bell from Team Recovery. His compelling personal history of addiction leads him to his life's work: changing the face of addiction services in our region. His story will inspire you to do better and be better! Next up is the incomparable Mona Shousher. A fashion icon, entrepreneur, and member of a famous local family, Mona talks about her next adventure: Chicks for Charity! 2024-05-101h 09

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Kim Finch"It's Kevin's turn to invite a guest and he's turning to somebody who seemingly never has a bad day. Plus, she dated a former deodorant model, so needless to say this episode goes off the rails pretty quickly. Kevin is excited to introduce Kim Finch, a dear friend and the Manager, Community Engagement and Events at Buckeye Broadband.2024-05-0146 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"419 Day"Gretchen, Matt & Kevin take over 1370 WSPD on 419 Day and welcome in great people helping build the 419. Thanks to our special guests: Tim Whetro, Dr. Romules Durant & Andrew Newby. Happy 419 Day from your friends at the Four Hundred & Nineteen.2024-04-191h 33

Four Hundred & Nineteen"John Amato"He's an avid gardener, a father, and Matt loves to wear him. It's Matt Killam's turn to welcome in a guest, and he's chosen somebody who's clearly doing better in Toledo, John Amato. The owner of Jūpmode shares the story of how the company got started, where the name is from and his own stories of growing up in NW Ohio. Plus, we talk about Jūpmode's Here for Good program. Listed to the podcast to learn more, and click the link to support your favorite local entrepreneurs and organizations.2024-03-2457 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Pat Bowe"He's a former college and pro football player, leading one of the largest companies in NW Ohio. He's not from Toledo, but he LOVES Toledo and love bragging to his big city friends about how much better you can do in Toledo. Kevin Mullan welcomes Pat Bowe, CEO of The Andersons, Inc.2024-03-0159 min

Four Hundred & NineteenWade Kapszukiewicz & Rhonda Sewell (LIVE @ Tolhouse)LIVE at Tolhouse with Gretchen DeBacker's secret guests, the Mayor of the City of Toledo, Wade Kapszukiewicz & from the Toledo Museum of Art, the incomparable Rhonda Sewell.2024-02-171h 18

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Jeff Smith"We go behind the anchor desk and explore the life of a local TV News anchor at work and at home. Gretchen DeBacker welcome's WTOL's Jeff Smith as her guest this month.2024-02-0143 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Mary Brucker"Get ready to laugh and smile with Toledo's foremost expert on BIG events and the SMALL stage. Gretchen DeBacker welcomes in the incomparable Mary Brucker.2024-01-0139 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Nicole Susdorf"Want to know what the future of Toledo looks like? Ask a teacher turned youth leadership development expert and an all-around great person. She's got nothing in common with Matt, but that didn't stop Kevin Mullan from inviting Nicole Susdorf to sit down for a fun and lively conversation.2024-01-0159 min

Four Hundred & Nineteen"Elias Hajjar"He's introduced as the largest buyer of chickpeas in NW Ohio, but you'll quickly learn he's a whole lot more. Matt Killam welcomes entrepreneur, restauranteur, and dad, Elias Hajjar, into the studio for a heart-felt and inspiring conversation.2024-01-0152 min

Four Hundred & NineteenThe BIG AnnouncementWhile Matt Killam & Kevin Mullan were filling in on 1370 WSPD, Gretchen DeBacker called in to announce the start of our new podcast - Four Hundred Nineteen. Listen to the big announcement and join us in 2024 for all of the fun (and chaos).2023-12-2806 min

WTOL 11 Leading EdgeDiscussions on the ongoing UAW strike, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and over 20 years of the 20 Under 40 awards Discussions on the ongoing UAW strike, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and over 20 years of the 20 Under 40 awards with Art Wheaton - Cornell University Dir. of Labor Studies; Gretchen Awad – Executive Director of NW Ohio Susan G. Komen; Gretchen DeBacker - 1996 20 Under 40 Recipient. 2023-09-2521 min