#29: Slimetimerich on Acting, Directing & Creating in Columbus — and How He Feels the City Embraced Him
Richard "Slimetimerich" Wright is a multitalented actor, director, and creator based here in Columbus. In this episode we talk about his upbringing in Columbus, why he came back to create in the city,...
22 Okt 202558min
#28: Ohio Senate Candidate Chris Volpe on the Upcoming Senate Race, Sherrod Brown, Columbus’ Future & Ohio’s Gaming Industry
Chris Volpe is one of the lesser-known candidates on the running for senate in this upcoming election, where the frontrunners are Sherrod Brown on the Democrat side and John Husted on the Republican s...
16 Okt 20251h 19min
#27: Mounir Lynch Talks Public Education, School Board Trust, & the Future of Columbus City Schools
Mounir Lynch is a public health educator, community advocate, and candidate for the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Mounir is a graduate of Columbus Altern...
9 Okt 202550min
#26: Joe Hartnett Talks One Bite Review, Columbus-Style Pizza, and the Growth of JT’s Pizza & Pub
Joe Hartnett is the owner of JT's Pizza & Pub here in Columbus. Since opening their original location 18 years ago, Joe has seen Columbus grow and change. He opened a new place in Grandview just a few...
3 Okt 202537min
#25: Chef BJ Lieberman on Opening Metsi’s, Closing Chapman's, & the State of Columbus’ Restaurants
BJ Lieberman is the chef and restaurateur who owns Metsi’s and Ginger Rabbit. He also owned Chapman’s Eat Market, which it has since closed - we talk about that in this episode too. BJ helped put Colu...
25 Sep 20251h 6min
#24: Rep. Munira Abdullahi on Her Statehouse Experience, Ohio Politics, Community & Columbus' Growth
Munira Yasin Abdullahi is the representative for Ohio House District 9, which encompasses some of the more northern parts of Columbus. She’s the first Muslim woman to serve in the state house and one ...
19 Sep 202543min
#23: New Columbus Brewery: Chris Carter on Honest Friend Brewing Co. Opening in Steelton Village
Chris Carter is one of the three founders of Honest Friend Brewing Company, a new brewery coming to Columbus. Chris is the former head brewer from Seventh Son Brewing Company. He’s spent over a decade...
12 Sep 202541min
#22: From Addiction to CEO: Christian Rattin on Recovery, Second Chance Employment, and Columbus' future
Christian Rattin is the CEO of Five Star Home Services. Christian has experienced homelessness and drug addiction and since finding recovery, has become a huge advocate for second chance employment an...
5 Sep 202537min
