E45 | Celebrating Sports, Stories, and Community

On this episode of Jess for 30, Ron records live from the Brighton Smokin’ Rock-and-Blues Festival with guest Rob Johnson of Wayne Media. The conversation covers community, sports, and the ambitious new project celebrating the Mellow Men, a group of former University of Michigan football players who played under Bo Schembechler. Ron and Rob discuss the honor of a possible recording at Michigan Stadium, and the importance of preserving football history. They reflect on legendary players, the excitement of working with the university, and the evolving world of college athletics with NIL changes. The episode also captures the energy of the Brighton festival and the value of local partnerships, highlighting how storytelling and community events bring people together.   00:00 Welcome and Wayne Media Expansion 02:20 The Mellow Men and Michigan History 06:19 Interviewing Legends and College Football 08:52 NIL in College Football: Chaos 10:55 Community Events and Brighton Safety 13:23 Podcast Freedom and Gratitude   _____________ The past is worth revisiting. Join Ron Jess as he sits down with people from his past to explore their origins, interests, and memories. Ron's casual interview style mixed with his guests' interesting history are sure to keep you entertained. This is #JessFor30. Check out the podcast on Youtube!   Sponsors Clark Lake Golf Course Website: https://clarklakegolfcourse.com   Mama Mia's Pizza Website: https://mamamiasredford.com/   Dr. Tim Kosinski Website: https://smilecreator.net/