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Shop Talk

We focus on Downtown Kalamazoo with positive stories of local business owners. Hosted by Jay Morris, Market Manager with Midwest Communications, Kalamazoo.

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  1. 40

    ShopTalk S3E5

    In this episode, Jay talks with Patti from Legacy Table Restaurant and Catering in downtown Kalamazoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 39

    ShopTalk S3E4

    In this episode, Jay talks with Phil Grimm from Climb Kalamazoo in Downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 38

    ShopTalk S3E3

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Heidi and John from the Alley Cat. A new bar in downtown Kalamazoo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 37

    ShopTalk S3E2

    In this Episode, Jess and Jay talk with Becky from Pop City Popcorn in Downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 36

    ShopTalk S3E1

    In this Episode, Jess and Jay talk with Joey from Coppers Doghouse and The Grazing Table in downtown Kalamazoo. Shop Talk featured in FeedSpot Top 90 Downtown PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 35

    ShopTalk S2E10

    In this Episode, Jess and Jay talk with Jess from Bee Joyful Shop in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 34

    ShopTalk S2E9

    In this Episode, Jess and Jay talk with Abby from MRC Industries about the retail store in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 33

    ShopTalk S2E8

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Joey from Copper's Dog House in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 32

    ShopTalk S2E7

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Amy from LFG Gaming Bar in downtown Kalamazoo.  Here is the link to her previous interview from last season.  https://omny.fm/shows/shoptalk/shoptalk-ep-3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 31

    ShopTalk S2E6

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Michelle from Salon Noir in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. 30

    ShopTalk S2E5

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Jenna from Selah Studios in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 29

    ShopTalk S2E4

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk about all of the events happening in June in Downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 28

    ShopTalk S2E3

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Harry Phillips from MRC Industries in Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 27

    ShopTalk S2E2

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Karl from Beowoof Provisions for Pets in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. 26

    ShopTalk S2E1

    We started Season 2 of ShopTalk in a new studio, and Jay's mic wasn't working, but he talked loud enough so everyone could hear him. Jess and Jay talk about a viral TikTok video and sustainable products at Bee Joyful Shop in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. 25

    ShopTalk Ep 19

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Deb and Bob from Sit and Stay Winery in Downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. 24

    ShopTalk Ep18

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Heather from Uncle Buddy's Toy Stash in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. 23

    ShopTalk Ep17

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Susan from MRC Industries in Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 22

    Shoptalk Ep 16

    In this episode of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk with Joe from Gazelle Sports in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 21

    ShopTalk Ep15

    In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Kathleen from Spirit of Kalamazoo in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. 20

    ShopTalk Bonus 3

    In this bonus episode, Jess and Jay dive into all of the events happening in Downtown Kalamazoo in the next few weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. 19

    ShopTalk Ep 14

    In this episode, Jess had a week! So Jay talks solo with Lauren from Colors & Cocktails in Downtown Kalamazoo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 18

    ShopTalk Ep 13

    On this Episode of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk with Tanya from Aroma Labs in downtown Kalamazoo.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. 17

    ShopTalk Ep 12

    In this episode of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk to Lana from Lana’s Boutique in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. 16

    ShopTalk Ep 11

    In this episode of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk to Kim from The Xperience in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. 15

    ShopTalk Extra KVBA

    On this Extra edition of ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk to Randy and Mike from the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association about the organization and the Kalamazoo Blues Festival See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. 14

    ShopTalk Ep 10

    On this edition of ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk with Cherri and Ash from Cherri's Chocol'art in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. 13

    ShopTalk Extra

    In this extra episode of ShopTalk, Jay and Jess preview the summer festivals in Downtown KalamazooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. 12

    ShopTalk Ep 9

    On this edition of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk with Joey from The Grazing Table in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. 11

    ShopTalk Ep 8

    On this edition of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk with Becky from Pop City Popcorn in downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. 10

    ShopTalk Ep 7

    This week on ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk to David from City Centre Market & Events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. 9

    ShopTalk Ep 6

    This week on ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk with Karen from Spice and Tea Merchants in Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. 8

    ShopTalk Ep 5

    This week on ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk with Tom from The Waiting Room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. 7

    ShopTalk Ep 4

    This week on ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk about Bee Joyful Shop in Downtown Kalamazoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. 6

    ShopTalk Ep 3

    This week Jay and Jess talk with Amy from LFG Gaming Bar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. 5

    ShopTalk Ep 2

    This week on ShopTalk Jay Morris and Jess Thompson talk to Tom Holmer owner of Rocket Fizz in Downtown Kalamazoo. Tom tells us about why they decided to open a store in downtown Kalamazoo, and how the community reacted to their opening. Find out more about the store at https://www.rocketfizzkzoo.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  37. 4

    ShopTalk Preview Ep2 Jess

    Who is Jess and what does she do? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. 3

    ShopTalk Preview March Event

    What is the next event in Downtown Kalamazoo? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. 2

    ShopTalk Ep 1

    Jay Morris and Jess Thompson talk about why they decided to do a podcast about the stories of the downtown Kalamazoo businesses. What is happening in Downtown Kalamazoo, and get ready for Clue in the Zoo March 9th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We focus on Downtown Kalamazoo with positive stories of local business owners. Hosted by Jay Morris, Market Manager with Midwest Communications, Kalamazoo.

HOSTED BY

MWC

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How many episodes does Shop Talk have?

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What is Shop Talk about?

We focus on Downtown Kalamazoo with positive stories of local business owners. Hosted by Jay Morris, Market Manager with Midwest Communications, Kalamazoo.

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Shop Talk has 39 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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