EPISODE · Dec 16, 2022 · 1H 7M
Kelly Vrooman from Mansfield, Ohio
from Where I'm From · host Bill Meeks
Kelly Vrooman (comedic actor on Black-ish, Grey's Anatomy, writer on Tuttle Twins, and former host Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show) joins us to celebrate her hometown of Mansfield, Ohio, recalls her early days in theater, and talks honestly about her grandfather and what it was like going to a school where her mom was a teacher. Kelly Vrooman shares her experiences at Ohio cuisine staple Applebee's, tells us about growing up near the set of The Shawshank Redemption, and plays a hilarious game of WHEEL OF ANECDOTES. PLUS: The local murder trial of Dr. John Boyle.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelKelly Vrooman2020 Central Florida Sketch Comedy FestivalPBS Kids Sprout's The Sunny Side Up ShowMansfield, OhioMohican State Park CampgroundRenaissance TheatreThe Mansfield PlayhouseMiss Ohio TeenMansfield Christian SchoolThe Shawshank RedemptionOhio State ReformatoryCypress Hill WineryMansfield Historic Carrousel DistrictThe Murder Trial of Dr. John BoyleKingwood Center GardensRichland Carrousel ParkConey Island DinerTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:01:32 - Central Florida Sketch Comedy Festival (2020)00:03:24 Being a Kid's Show Host on PBS Kids Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show00:07:37 - Mohican State Park Campground00:10:22 Mansfield vs. Ontario00:11:03 The Mansfield Theater Scene00:14:13 - Renaissance Theatre00:15:32 -The Mansfield Playhouse00:19:20 Miss Ohio Teen00:21:06 - Mansfield Christian School00:22:38 - Natalie Witwer, Miss Ohio 200100:23:43 Mansfield Renaissance Theatre00:25:11 The Shawshank Redemption Connection00:27:02 - Ohio State Reformatory00:27:22 People From The Northeast00:27:48 - The West Virginia Flip Off00:29:50 - The GM Plant Closing in 201000:31:34 - A Rebirth in Mansfield00:31:43 -- Cypress Hill Winery00:31:55 -- Mansfield Historic Carrousel District00:32:55 - Kelly Vrooman and the Applebee's Vortex00:36:09 Wheel of Anecdotes00:44:19 Strean Studio Ad Read00:45:30 The Murder Trial of Dr. John Boyle00:49:59 Going to School with Mom00:53:12 Kelly's Grandfather00:58:12 - The Lesson of Kingwood Center Gardens01:00:55 Why Kelly Left Mansfield01:04:14 - Richland Carrousel Park01:04:34 - Coney Island Diner01:05:12 Close
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Kelly Vrooman (comedic actor on Black-ish, Grey's Anatomy, writer on Tuttle Twins, and former host Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show) joins us to celebrate her hometown of Mansfield, Ohio, recalls her early days in theater, and talks honestly about her grandfather and what it was like going to a school where her mom was a teacher. Kelly Vrooman shares her experiences at Ohio cuisine staple Applebee's, tells us about growing up near the set of The Shawshank Redemption, and plays a hilarious game of WHEEL OF ANECDOTES. PLUS: The local murder trial of Dr. John Boyle.
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