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The Glue Stick

The Glue Stick is a student created podcast that aims to create community ties with small businesses and influential members of the Jackson community. This podcast is entirely produced by Jackson High School students.

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    Bright Walls

    In this episode of The Gluestick, students Sami, Lindsey, and Colin spoke with Bright Walls founder Clay McAndrews about the origin of the festival and took a look at the behind the scenes of the event. 

  2. 29

    Carnegie Library

    In this episode of The Gluestick, juniors Kylie Wilcox and Kerik Sharp interview Calvin Battles at the Carnegie Library. Join them as they learn about the building's community events, rich history, and even some short stories from everyone's favorite guybrarian. 

  3. 28

    Cascades Manor House

    This time on The Gluestick, students Madie and Ashlynn visit the historic Cascades Manor House to talk to the up and coming General Manager Amy Kinder on what direction she would like to take the business as well as her thoughts on the retirement and accomplishments of her predecessor, Sue. 

  4. 27

    Gilbert Chocolates

    In the latest episode of The Gluestick, listen to group members Sami, Lindsey, and Colin discuss the history of the brand as well as their uniquely delicious products with owner Sally Krichbaum.  

  5. 26

    YMCA

    This time on The Gluestick, join Sami, Lindsey, and Colin as they talk to Youth Directors Megan Hunt and Michael Calderone about the behind scenes aspects of planning and hosting summer camps for Jackson youth.

  6. 25

    Jackson School of the Arts

    In this episode of The Gluestick, listen to Nikki, Chloe, and Sophie talk to the assistant director of the Jackson School of the Arts, Amy Fracker. Join them as they learn about the school's recent changes, prospects, and the services they offer to the community.  

  7. 24

    Nite Lites Christmas Show

    In the latest episode of The Gluestick, Cassidy, Nolen, and Aidan sat down with John Spink, owner of the Nite Lites Christmas Show, to learn more about his inspiration behind creating the show and what new displays to look out for this year.

  8. 23

    The Book Exchange

    In this episode, Daniel, Olivia, and Easton return to talk to the owner of The Book Exchange about his business and what it's like owning a bookstore in the twenty first century.

  9. 22

    Pens By Daryl

    In this episode of The Gluestick, Gabe, Libby, and Daniel interview Mr. Fleet, an American Government and World History teacher at Jackson High, about his love of crafting pens. If you're interested in purchasing a pen, they're available at The Book Cottage, Printer Source, or Jackson High's Room 206.

  10. 21

    Biggby Coffee - Part II

    Listen to the latest episode of The Gluestick, in which Ian and Kerik talk to the owner of Biggby Coffee on Wisner St. in Jackson

  11. 20

    Trends Hair Studio

    In this latest episode of The Gluestick, Michaela and Rylie interview the owner of Trends Hair Studio, Amanda Gattshall. Listen as they ask about the business, how it impacts Gattshall's life, and the passion and craftsmanship required to own a hair salon.

  12. 19

    Eaton Corporation

    In this episode of The Gluestick, Gordon and Van spoke with Michael Ritter, plant manager of Eaton's aerospace facility in Jackson. Listen to learn about the operations of a local business of a multinational company.

  13. 18

    The Adventure of Marino's

    In the latest episode, Matt, Collin, and Luke sat down with the staff of Marino's Pizza to discuss the history of the business and how it operates daily.

  14. 17

    Hinkley's Bakery

    In this episode of The Gluestick, Kylie, Asia, and Zahrae interview the current owner of one of Jackson's most iconic businesses: Hinkley's Bakery. Inquiring about the business, the trio enlighten the audience about the finer details of the historic bakery.

  15. 16

    Biggby Coffee

    On this episode of The Gluestick, DeAndre, Jose, Libby, and Mira, the DJLM crew, surrounded themselves in a world of coffee, cream, and class by interviewing and learning from the assistant manager of the Biggby Coffee on Cooper St.

  16. 15

    The Grand River Brewery

    In this episode of The Gluestick, Sami, Lindsey, and Colin interview Mike Dunigan, the manager of the Grand River Brewery, who describes the intricacies of brewing and crafting a high quality experience for customers.

  17. 14

    Nostalgia Ink Comics

    For this episode, Gaea, Madie, and Jaselle spoke with the owner of Nostalgia Ink, a comic shop in downtown Jackson, about the way his business operates and how important the Marvel v. DC debate is to him.

  18. 13

    Michigan Theatre

    In the latest episode of The Gluestick, Nikki, Sophie, and Chloe talked to the owner of the Michigan Theatre to learn about how they maintain their presence in Jackson with the services they provide.

  19. 12

    Heroes On The Edge: Concord Fire Dept.

    In this episode of The Gluestick, Grace Shoemaker talks to the Concord Fire Department about the life of a firefighter and their commitment to helping the community.

  20. 11

    Nite Lite

    In this episode, Nolen, Cassidy, and Aidan sat down with Joe of Nite Lite in downtown Jackson to learn more about his restaurant and their community involvement!

  21. 10

    Jackson Area Transportation Authority

    In the latest episode of the podcast, Olivia, Daniel, and Easton talked to Michael Brown, the Executive Director of the Jackson Area Transportation Authority. Listen to hear about the ways JATA impacts the Jackson community and can benefit you!

  22. 9

    Jackson Pack N Ship

    Ever wonder the mysteries of the US Postal System? Us too! Tune in to listen to our conversation with Wayne Sowers from Jackson Pack N Ship.

  23. 8

    Powerhouse Gym

    Get swole while you listen to our new episode featuring Mark Jones from Powerhouse Gym!

  24. 7

    Mid Michigan Health Center

    Students sat down with Dr. Channing Smith to discuss the field of medicine and health care. Anyone wishing to pursue a career in medicine, give this a listen!

  25. 6

    Caffe Lilla

    On today's episode , we sat down with the local cafe, Caffe Lilla, right down the road from our high school!

  26. 5

    Vito's Espresso

    Tune in to meet Vic from Vito's Espresso as we talk about the opening of his new 3rd wave coffee shop here in Jackson!

  27. 4

    Cascades Humane Society

    We sat down with Director of Operations Sue Chambers and Development Coordinator Stephanie Sharp of the Cascades Humane Society to chat about animal care and ownership. We also got the chance to meet adoptee Melvin!

  28. 3

    A Guide to Beginning a Student Podcast

    A step-by-step guide to how we here at the Glue Stick make our episodes.

  29. 2

    Reflections on House of DeVaughn Bridal

    After JHS' prom, we sat down to discuss our previous chat with Kim and discuss our own junior prom.

  30. 1

    House of DeVaughn Bridal

    For our first episode, we sat down with Kim Devaughn, owner of House of DeVaughn Bridal, and discussed all things prom!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Glue Stick is a student created podcast that aims to create community ties with small businesses and influential members of the Jackson community. This podcast is entirely produced by Jackson High School students.

HOSTED BY

Kevin Barkholz

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How many episodes does The Glue Stick have?

The Glue Stick currently has 30 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Glue Stick about?

The Glue Stick is a student created podcast that aims to create community ties with small businesses and influential members of the Jackson community. This podcast is entirely produced by Jackson High School students.

How often does The Glue Stick release new episodes?

The Glue Stick has 30 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Glue Stick?

The Glue Stick is created and hosted by Kevin Barkholz.
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