Shows
Clintonville On CallThe Jeopardy ContestantsWe all know we're smart for living in Clintonville but three residents took their intellect to another level by being a contestant on Jeopardy. Listen to Alex Hookway, Carl Aveni, and Rusty Geiger recollect their experience with the show. Each competed about a decade apart from the other.2022-11-1037 minClintonville On CallThe History of Your HouseHave you ever wondered who built the place you call home? Who has lived there before you? What is the history of your neighborhood and street? You'll be surprised how easy it is to find out and my guest Aaron O'Donovan wants to tell you! He is a Supervisor in the Local History and Genealogy Department of the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library. Most of the research can be done from your home! Listen and learn his tips and tricks to finding those who also walked your floors and streets before you.2022-08-2724 minClintonville On CallThe Charity Newsies' Executive DirectorMeet Subha Lembach, the first Executive Director of Charity Newsies, as the organization celebrates its 115th year. She'll describe the organization's history, important mission, and how you can become involved as a member, recipient, or contributor to this group that has clothed three quarters of a million school-aged children over the last century.2022-08-1914 minClintonville On CallThe Cool Cohen CoupleMeet Bill and Randi Cohen - Long-term Clintonville residents that have had a positive impact on the world through their careers, volunteerism, and music.2022-07-3144 minClintonville On CallThe DietitianIn this episode I speak with Dr. Julie Kennel, a registered dietitian, certified yoga instructor, clinical associate professor at OSU as well as the director of dietetic internship about her profession, and how nutrition plays a part in our health and wellbeing.2022-06-2724 minClintonville On CallThe Unicycle GuyTom Schneider, aka The Unicycle Guy, discusses how he became interested in unicycling as an extreme sport and his involvement in the unicycling community. He also discusses his career as a Green Beret, his service, and that of his buddies who made the ultimate sacrifice.2022-06-0627 minClintonville On CallThe Scooter Shop OwnerIn this episode I speak with Caitlin Martineau about the history of her scooter shop, Capital City Scooters, the vibrant scooter community in Columbus, and the the benefits of owning a scooter including the great gas mileage! She will discuss how tragedy almost prevented her shop from opening but how an unexpected angel helped make it happen.2022-05-2811 minClintonville On CallThe Co-Chairs of Clintonville GreenSpotIn this episode, meet Annaliese Kern and Ryan Foshee, Co-Chairs of Clintonville GreenSpot. They describe the organization's history and mission as well as its impact on our neighborhood. If you would like to get involved, please help with their beautification project on Saturday, May 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Northmoor Fire Station, 3601 N High Street after the Wild Ones Native Plant Sale at the Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 N. High Street from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.2022-05-2338 minClintonville On CallThe Owner of the Oldest House in Clintonville - Part 3This is the last of three podcasts about the oldest house in Clintonville. In this episode, Brad Schwartz explains how he repaired and expanded the porches on his home including taking a trip to the Finger Lakes for ideas and about finding a carpenter in Connecticut who had a lathe big enough to recreate the existing posts.2022-05-1409 minClintonville On CallThe Owner of the Oldest House in Clintonville - Part 2Brad Schwartz continues his discussion about his family's home, the Bull - Coe house, which is also the oldest house in Clintonville. Listen to him describe all the incredible renovations he has done to preserve its original character and the surprises you find when restoring an old home including a natural spring that runs under the basement floor.2022-05-0726 minClintonville On CallThe Owner of the Oldest House in ClintonvilleIn this episode, I speak with Brad Schwartz, the owner of the oldest house in Clintonville also called the Bull-Coe House. He talks about the history of the house, the families that lived there, and the ghost and secret room that came with it when he and his wife, Coleen, purchase the house over 30 years ago.Next week we will talk about their house renovations including the surprise discovery of a natural spring under the house that provided running water!2022-05-0119 minClintonville On CallThe Antarctica Bug Researcher and Bed Bug ExpertDr. Benjamin Philip describes his research in Antarctica on the largest land creature living on the continent, Belgica Antarctica. He will tell you of his travels and adventures and why his research is so important. Ben is also considered a U.S. expert on bed bugs so he will dispel some of the stigma associated with these insects. Thanks for listening!2022-04-1729 minClintonville On CallThe Japanese Ramen and Sushi Bar RestaurateursJoin me as I interview Seigo Nishimura and Casey Cooper-Fenske about their transition from working in the auto industry to owning one of the top rated restaurants in Columbus. They also discuss how they navigated the difficulties of owning a restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2022-04-1120 minClintonville On CallThe Daughter of Walter Tevis, Author of the Queen's GambitJulie McGory is my guest in Episode 2. She is a Program Specialist in the Linguistics Department at The Ohio State University and daughter of Walter Tevis, renowned author of the Hustler, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Steps of the Sun, The Color of Money and The Queen's Gambit. Join us as Julie reminisces about her father and his writing career.2022-04-0422 minClintonville On CallThe HellstrippersI speak with Agi Risko of hellstrip garden fame about her work and the efforts of other "hellstrippers" to beautify our neighborhood.2022-03-2822 min