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The NatiCastJack Louiso | Live from Luca BistroSend us a textJoin us in celebrating Jack Louiso's 90th birthday! The day this is posted, November 20th, 2025, is Jack's actual 90th birthday. Join us for a recap, and our live taping with him for his birthday weekend event back in August. Jack's history with the arts in Cincinnati is about as far reaching and in depth as you could imagine. Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane, covering a 7+ decade career that makes Jack Louiso one of the most influential people in our hosts' and many of our NatiCast guests' lives.
2025-11-2151 minThe NatiCastOur Favorite Moments from The NatiCast | 'Nati-Chat'Send us a textToday, join Tim, Ron and Rex as they reflect on their favorite moments making this show, and trying to recall each of the guests' favorite Cincinnati sports players. The guys also discuss sports updates, and debate whether a championship is in any Cincinnati team's future.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find...
2025-11-1149 minThe NatiCastLee Roy Reams | Midwestern Hayride to 42nd Street, Come and Meet Those Dancing FeetSend us a textLee Roy Reams is a celebrated Broadway Dancer, Actor, Singer, Director, and of course, he was born and raised right here in Cincinnati. Buckle up for a dazzling ride through show-business in its truest form, from Midwestern Hayride to 42nd Street, come and meet those dancing feet of Lee Roy Reams.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to...
2025-10-141h 44The NatiCastMierka Girten | Met Jesus on the Road to KentuckySend us a textMierka Girten has been a friend of Rex, Ron, and Tim since they met at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. She has performed in countless theatrical productions as well as in film, tv, and commercials.On this episode, Mierka talks openly and honestly about the impact a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis has had on her life, both professionally and personally. In fact, she has previously produced a one woman show delving into these topics. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how Mierka got her start, and how she...
2025-09-271h 09The NatiCastCincinnati's Connection to American Idol and Carrie Underwood | Jessica RonckerSend us a textToday's guest is Jessica Roncker. If you'd be surprised to learn that Cincinnati has a direct connection to early American Idol, and even Carrie Underwood, this is the episode for you! As with most journeys in life, and especially the arts, the road is not always a straight path, but it can lead to great places if you are open to the possibilities. Enjoy our conversation with Jessica Roncker.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue...
2025-09-131h 07The NatiCastMaggie Perrino | The Story Behind the Showboat MajesticSend us a textMaggie Perrino is the embodiment of Cincinnati's rich performing arts history. She practically grew up on the famous 'Showboat Majestic', quickly discovering the magic, and the very real logistical challenge that it is to produce shows. That knowledge has served her well, with over 25 years of training and performing experience. Follow us on that journey, as Maggie helps us shed some light on a career in the arts here in Cincinnati.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help...
2025-08-111h 28The NatiCastNat Comisar | Cincinnati's Legendary RestaurantsSend us a textToday's guest is Nat Comisar. Nat and his family have an amazing legacy in the Greater Cincinnati area as restaurateurs, the most famous of which was the Maisonette. It was a Mobil Five-Star restaurant for 41 consecutive years - the longest streak in North America.Join us as we dive into Nat's fascinating, and far reaching family history, as we try to understand him, and his family's lasting effect on the city of Cincinnati.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the...
2025-07-161h 00The NatiCastJoanie Schultz | Associate Artistic Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the ParkSend us a textCincinnati and the performing arts are inseparable. Throughout this podcast, we've explored the way Cincinnati punches above its weight class when it comes to performing arts venues, directors, actors, and public support for the arts. Joanie Schultz, serving as the Associate Artistic Director at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, is a part of that backbone that makes Cincinnati performing arts so special. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of putting on a production, from sourcing the show, to designing it, all the way to opening day. Enjoy our fascinating and...
2025-06-271h 23The NatiCastCincinnati Music | Tony Clark from Blessid Union of SoulsSend us a textToday's guest is Tony Clark, a multi-talented musician, bass player for the band Blessid Union of Souls, and producer for iHeartMedia. Join us as we dive into Tony's life and career, dating all the way back to when the hosts met Tony at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. Tony spent 16 years on the road touring with Blessid Union of Souls, and he shares some of his favorite stories from that time, including convincing a local radio DJ to play their new single, "I believe", forcing their label to release the song...
2025-06-131h 13The NatiCastRoderick Justice | Artistic Director of The Children's Theater of CincinnatiSend us a textRoderick Justice is a Tony-recognized Arts Educator, and award-winning director, choreographer, costume designer, playwright, actor, and Broadway producer (How to Dance in Ohio). Roderick serves as the Artistic Director for The Children's Theater of Cincinnati. Join us as we explore Roderick's roots, his involvement in Cincinnati arts, and the recent renovation to the legendary Emery Theater.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more...
2025-05-241h 06The NatiCastKevin Aldridge | Opinion Editor for Cincinnati EnquirerSend us a textToday's guest is Kevin Aldridge. Kevin is the Opinion and Engagement Editor for Cincinnati Enquirer, which sounds like it would be a challenging job even in the best of times, let alone the polarized climate we find ourselves in today. Fortunately for the readers of the Enquirer, Kevin seems to take this challenge head on. As good a read as Kevin is however, we think he's just as good on the mic! Getting to know Kevin was a real pleasure, and we hope you enjoy our conversation.Are you an SCPA...
2025-05-091h 20The NatiCastCincinnati Music | Brando TriantafillouSend us a textToday, we're talking to Brando Triantafillou, a multi- talented artist, and the creator of our theme song! The guys have known Brando for their whole lives, and they'll bring you on a fascinating journey through his career in audio production, music, commercials, and much more!
2025-04-121h 18The NatiCastRocky CarrollSend us a textYou know Rocky Carroll from Chicago Hope, Law & Order, The Game, Boston Legal, The West Wing, Crimson Tide, or of course his role as Director Leon Vance on NCIS. What you may not know is that just like most of you, Rocky was born and raised right here in Cincinnati Ohio. Rex's dad, David Stull, was Rocky's drama teacher at the School for Creative and Performing Arts, and was one of the figures who helped Rocky choose between his dreams of professional baseball, or professional acting. Buckle in for a truly excellent conversation...
2025-03-291h 14The NatiCastRandy DonaldsonSend us a textToday, we dive into Randy Donaldson's fascinating career in showbusiness, beginning with the early days, where he made a conscious choice to not have a "fallback" because he did not plan on falling back, and, in a way, setting himself up to fail. Later, performing in several Broadway shows, and then moving into producing. We dive into the inner workings of getting a show off the ground, from an actor's perspective, and from a producing perspective, giving an incredible insight into the talent, and drive required to make this dream a reality.
2025-03-151h 35The NatiCastAlton Fitzgerald White | Part 2Send us a textWelcome to part 2 of our conversation with Alton Fitzgerald White. Where we left off, we were getting to the point in Alton's career where he was about to land the role as Mufasa in 'The Lion King.' Listen to Alton recount this time in his life, and the events that were happening in his personal life around this time, which led him to explore writing, financial literacy, bring him all the way up to the present day on his current journey.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association...
2025-02-281h 29The NatiCastAlton Fitzgerald White | Part 1Send us a textAlton Fitzgerald White is a true force of nature. Once we started to dive into his amazing life, career, and perspective, we realized we had been talking for nearly three hours. So, we decided to split our conversation into two parts! This first part covers Alton's early years, battling intense shyness, and takes us all the way until he is a thriving Broadway performer. Today, Alton is a published author, and has over 4,300 performances as Mufasa in The Lion King under his belt, as well as so many other amazing feats. Sit back...
2025-02-141h 21The NatiCastCarter CalvertSend us a textCarter Calvert is a friend of our hosts since they all met at the School for Creative and Performing Arts as kids, and today they are diving into Carter's fascinating life and career. From racing to prom from rehearsal at King's Island, to working at the Candle Schtick, to being personally invited to spend an afternoon with the president alongside her friend Sally Struthers, this story is one you don't want to miss, and of course, a big part of the story is set right here in Cincinnati, Ohio.Are you...
2025-02-051h 19The NatiCastDr. Tyrha Lindsey-WarrenSend us a textToday, Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren joins us to discuss her fascinating journey through TV and film, musical theater, marketing, and several other fields, taking her across the country to LA, New York, Chicago, and of course, Cincinnati.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved. Mad Cheese...
2025-01-1844 minThe NatiCastDavid Stull Sr. | Our First Tie to Professionalism in CincinnatiSend us a textEach of us involved here at The NatiCast can draw our beginnings in mentorship and professionalism to one person. To Rex, his dad, to Ron and Tim, their drama teacher at SCPA, and to our producer Matthew, his grandfather. Many of the life lessons we hold dear came from this one man, David Stull Sr. Sadly, he had passed away before The NatiCast started, but a repurposed college assignment from Matthew gives us a taste of what that NatiCast episode would be like. Please enjoy.
2025-01-0312 minThe NatiCastTreva Reid | From Student Council to City CouncilSend us a textCouncilmember Treva Reid is a resilient single mother and community builder. Her passion for serving stems from growing up in a large, civically engaged family where her great-grandmother’s faith and political activism informed their values. As a young single mother in college working multiple jobs, she leveraged strengths from her upbringing to provide for her daughter and graduate from Hampton University. Throughout her career, Councilmember Reid has served in state government as a Senior Aide to Senator Nancy Skinner when she was in the State Assembly and State Budget Chair, leading on po...
2024-12-281h 05The NatiCastDavid Stull - Preparedness meets opportunity meets a phone callSend us a textToday's guest is David Stull. As well as being Rex's brother, David is here because he is a Cincinnati native who has created a colorful career in arts and education, all stemming from the city of Cincinnati, and the School for Creative and Performing Arts. Join us as we dive into David's journey from being accidentally placed in a school band, to being the President of the San Fransisco Conservatory of Music.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and...
2024-12-061h 15The NatiCastHappy Holidays! | Cincinnati Holiday Traditions over the Years!Send us a textHappy Holidays! In our first NatiCast Holiday episode, we have a chance to catch up on the Bengals season, the passing of Baseball legend Pete Rose, and we dive into Cincinnati holidays, from Winterfest at King's Island, to the Shillito's Elves, and the infamous 'WKRP in Cincinnati' Thanksgiving Episode.Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a...
2024-11-221h 03The NatiCastDwayne OrlemannSend us a textDwayne Orlemann is an artist, graphic designer, fencing instructor and a dancer, and these are just a few of the many varied jobs and interests he has pursued over the years. Dwayne was raised on a farm in the outskirts of Cincinnati, lived for a period in London and even hitchhiked across the USA. Today, join us in getting to know him.
2024-11-081h 09The NatiCastNati-Chat - What Happened to the TV Opening Theme Song?Send us a textIs the TV opening theme a lost art? From legendary shows like 'Friends', and even local shows like 'WKRP in Cincinnati', the TV theme song seems to be a lost art.We also dive into Cincinnati's connection to James Brown and the recording industry in general with King Records, and the legendary and ill-fated Beverly Hills Supper Club.
2024-10-2541 minThe NatiCastAngela Powell | A Bonafide 'Diva' In Its Textbook FormSend us a textTo us here at the NatiCast, Angela will always be known as Angel. The trio and Angel grew up together at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. In fact, Angel was the president of their class. As we'll cover in this episode, Angel would return to SCPA years later to become the Artistic Director, along with a host of other accomplishments in music performance, arts education, and leadership.We had a great time catching up with Angel and are so happy to share her amazing story with all of you.
2024-10-111h 26The NatiCastMeet one of Cincinnati's Most Prolific Photographers | Bob OhrSend us a textBob Ohr is a photographer, and a Cincinnati native who has personally witnessed, and captured several moments that were impactful in not only Cincinnati history, but US history as a whole. Using Bob's extensive photo library as a touchstone, the guys are able to unpack Cincinnati's famous School for Creative and Performing Arts, and its original purpose as a "Magnet School," which was instrumental in the push to desegregate schools, and was founded on the idea of gathering kids together based on something other than what neighborhood they were from, but rather by...
2024-09-2750 minThe NatiCastDave LemminkSend us a textWe're thrilled to welcome today's guest, Dave Lemmink. Dave is a Cincinnati native, and you will most certainly know his work. He has helped revolutionize video production, specifically in the live music world; developing new systems and technologies to bring world tours to life for some of the most innovative performers the world has ever known. Think U2, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, Prince... the list reads like inductees to the rock and roll hall of fame. In case you missed the largest touring acts from the last 30 years, you may have seen his w...
2024-09-131h 242024-08-301h 26The NatiCastPilotSend us a textWelcome to The NatiCast! In this episode get to know your hosts, Tim Barker, Rex Stull, and Ron Thomas.The NatiCast is dedicated to the people and stories that have a relationship or ties to the greater Cincinnati area. You can connect Cincinnati and the surrounding area to an amazing number of people. From actors, directors, musicians, athletes, to politicians and business leaders, our goal is to highlight those connections and celebrate one of America’s great cities.
2024-08-1731 minThe NatiCastCincinnati Broadcasting - Meet J.K. SmithSend us a textTo kick off our interview series, we decided to start from the early days of broadcast TV in Cincinnati. Our guest, J.K. Smith has been a witness to some of the greatest moments in Cincinnati sporting history, and he recounts some of those memories. We'll even brush shoulders with some big characters in history, such as George Clooney, Mr. Rogers, and Adrian Cronauer.The NatiCast is dedicated to the people and stories that have a relationship or ties to the greater Cincinnati area. You can connect Cincinnati and the surrounding...
2024-08-1742 min
NatiCastעושים סדר בעולמות הבינה המלאכותית | זיו קציר רשות החדשנותשיחה מעוררת מחשבה עם מי שאחראי על דחיפת מדינת ישראל לקידום הטכנולוגיה דיברנו על מלא דברים , על המיקום של ישראל בתחום הבינה המלאכותית, למה הממשלה צריכה לקחת חלק בקידום שלה ? מה החסמים, איך מתמודדים עם רגולציה ? על מכתב הבכירים, והאם באמת האנושות מאיימת ועוד מידע מרתק על העתיד שהוא כבר כאן
2023-06-1544 min
NatiCastעתיד העבודה בעידן הבינה המלאכותית ועוד מלא דברים | עינב אהרוני יונסמיי יעקבזון מארחת את עו"ד עינב אהרוני יונס לשיחה על עולמות ה AI החדשים, האם החדשנות תחליף אותנו או תיתן לנו כלים לחיים טובים יותר ? איך חדשנות וממשלה מתחברים כדי לייצר עולם עבודה מותאם ? איך מתמודדים עם חדשנות פורצת ומדביקים את הקצב ? וגם בגלל שהקלטנו ממש לקראת יום האישה אז גם על מימי סופרוומן והאם זה באמת מה שאנחנו רוצות להיות ??? ספור כיף וסופר מעניין למי שמעוניין : https://avodata.labor.gov.il/
2023-03-1244 min
NatiCastעל בינה מאלכותית, למה שנרצה להזיז את הגבינה ואיך מחברים פרסונות מעולמות שונים לעבודה משותפת ? | ד"ר נאווה שקדמיי יעקבזון מארחת את ד"ר נאווה שקד, מומחית בבינה מאלכותית וממשק אדם מכונה וראש בית הספר ללימודים רב תחומיים ב HIT . שיחה על מהי בינה מלאכותית, מה החשיבות שלה בחיי היום יום ? על שוק העבודה המשתנה והאתגר של האקדמיה, מהם לימודים מולטידיסיפלינאריים ? מהי חדשנות בכלל ומיהם מנהלי החדשנו כפי היא רואה אותם וגם מה השלב הבא של הבינה המלאכותית ?
2023-02-0840 min
NatiCastפלשתינאית, מרוקאית ויהודיה מקימות אקסלרטור לנשים באמירויות לא תחילתה של בדיחה אלא חדשנות בתפארתה |קייטי וקסברגמיי יעקבזון מארחת את קייטי וקסברגר, שיחה מרתקת על הנעת חדשנות, השקעות ופיתוח באמירויות על זיהוי הזדמנויות, מפגש תרבויות, נשים משפיעות , כלכלה קשרים ואיך זה קורה בתרבות שהיא כ"כ שונה ?
2023-01-0338 min
NatiCastחדשנות בממשלה, יש דבר כזה ?? | הילה חדד חמלניק מנכ"לית משרד החדשנות המדע והטכנולוגיהמיי יעקבזון מארחת את הילה חדד חמלניק, הפעם בכובע של מנכל"ית משרד החדשנות המדע והטכנולוגיה. מסכמת שנה של עשייה בזירות שונות מחדשנות בגני ילדים, דרך שיתופי פעולה מסביב לעלום ועד לירח. על תפיסת המדענים החדשים, תפקיד הממשלה בהובלת תהליכי חדשנות ברמה הלאומית, מהן טכנולוגיות מפציעות וגם למה צריך חדשנות בכלל ? ועוד ...
2022-11-2848 min
NatiCastמה בין חדשנות לספורט ? מהו הקוליסיאום ספורט ואיך הכל מתחבר למשרדי ממשלה | אורן סמיניאןמיי יעקבזון מארחת את אורן סמניאן על הדרך לחבר עולם מסורתי כמו עולם הספורט עם עולמות הטכנולוגיה והחדשנות ? מה הערך של חדשנות בעולמות אלו ומי המשקיעים הגדולם שהבינו את זה ? על הקוליסיאום שמשמש מנוע צמיחה אדיר בעולמות הספורט עם קהילה ענפה של ספורטאים אולימפיים, וחברות ספורט המובילות בעולם, החיבור עם משרד החדשנות המדע והטכנולוגיה וכמובן על הכנס השנתי הקרב ובא . קישור לכנס : https://www.sportstechnation.com/schedule
2022-10-3144 min
NatiCastאורלי גרופר | חדשנות מעל הכל .. מזה אומר ????מיי יעקבזון בשיחה מעניינת עם אורלי גרופר מומחית מוביליטי, משקיעה, יזמת, מנכ"לית בדימוס של קהילת Ecomotion - קהילת תחבורה חכמה הכי גדולה בישראל. על מהי חדשנות ? איך ממחשבה קטנה אפשר ליצור שינוי משמעותי על מודלים ודרכים להטמיע חדשנות, על אתגרים ואיך עוברים אותם ועוד :)
2021-10-0426 min
NatiCastצרויה שבח | על כלכלה מעגלית וחדשנותמיי יעקבזון מארחת את צרויה שבח מומחית בעולמות הסביבה, התעשיה והטמעת עקרונות לחדשנות בתחומים אלו. על מה זה כלכלה מעגלית, איזה מודלים קיימים, מה עושות חברות ענק כמו פיליפס בתחום, הזדמנויות לישראל, על הקשר בין כלכלה מעגלית לשיתופית, ומה התפקיד של מנהלי חדשנות בקידום תהליכים ותפיסה מעגלית בחברות
2021-08-0327 min
NatiCastלירן לוין קבוצת CivilEng | כשחדשנות וענף הבנייה נפגשיםאיך שני אחים שגדלו בבית שענף הבנייה תמיד היה בו, מהנדסים לוקחים צורך של חוסר במידע אקדמי והופכים אותו לגוף ידע מקצועי שענף הבנייה על כל היבטיו עומד במקצועו . איך הופכים פורטל מקצועי לקהילה חיה ונושמת של אנשי מקצוע ? איך מנהלים אותה ? אי יוצרים זהות לקהילה והאם חדשנות וענף כה מסורתי יכולים להיפגש ?מיי יעקבזון מארחת את לירן לוין שותף ומנהל ב Civileng https://www.civileng.co.il/
2021-06-3026 min
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2021-05-3135 min
NatiCastהראשון בפודקאסטפרק ראשון של Naticast , הפודקאסט של מרכז החדשנות בנתיבי ישראל.מיי יעקבזון מארחת את הילה חדד סמנכ"לית חטיבת האסטרטגיה והחדשנות לשיחה על מהי באסטרטגיה ? איך מחברים אותה לחדשנות ? מה יהיה בתשתיות הכבישים ב 2040 ואיך מתכווננים לזה ?
2021-03-0121 min