Weekend Countdown with Rob Williams

Episodes

1. 17

   Weekend Countdown - Dec. 23rd - Dec. 25th

   We take a closer look at a tri-state holiday staple: the Schnecken. We hear from the baker whose great-grandfather brought the recipe from Germany in 1904, and why he closed Virginia Bakery in 2005 We talk with two generations of Busken family about their decision to keep Virginia Bakery's...

   Dec 21, 2022

   38m
2. 16

   Weekend Countdown - Dec. 16th - 18th

   Hi, everyone. Rob Williams here. I hope you had a nice weekend. I made a major error with this week's episode. Hear about my huge fail. Also, this week we preview The Nutcracker which premieres Thursday. Did you know that Cincinnati has a live full orchestra for every performance? Hear why. You…

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   Dec 12, 2022

   10m
3. 15

   Weekend Countdown - Dec. 9th - 11th

   Celebrating the holidays continues in this episode. This week Rob explains how your family can have breakfast with Santa. A cereal bar? In Cincinnati? Yep, it's a thing from Captain Cruch to Fruit Loops. We give you the scoop on Saturday Morning Vibes. Also, things to do this weekend from Bridge...

   Dec 6, 2022

   33m
4. 14

   Weekend Countdown - Dec. 2nd - 4th

   This week we talk Downtown Dazzle with Christy Samad. She's worked for 3CDC for the last 14 years and she's my deep dive this week. She and her husband are trying to raise a family in the city. They have a little one at home and have another on the way. We talk about why she wants to raise kids…

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   Nov 29, 2022

   29m
5. 13

   Weekend Countdown - Nov. 25th - 27th

   This week's Weekend Countdown is holiday heavy as you can imagine. I share my tip on how to cook a turkey in half the time leading to a juicer breast. I will explain why. Most of us that Rosemary Clooney is from our area, but did you know two other performers in White Christmas, the 1954 movie,...

   Nov 21, 2022

   32m
6. 12

   Weekend Countdown | November 18th - 20th

   Looking for something new to do this weekend around Cincinnati? FOX 19 Anchor Rob Williams has you covered. This episode breaks down Beers, Booze, & Bonks! We clearly know the first two, Rob explains bonks. He sits down with a best-selling author and when you can catch a free book signing. The...

   Nov 15, 2022

   49m
7. 11

   WC Extra - Marine Veteran Mike Garber

   Here is Rob's Deep Dive with Marine Veteran Mike Garber on how he thinks you should celebrate Veterans Day.

   Nov 12, 2022

   21m
8. 10

   Weekend Countdown - Nov 11th - 13th

   Rob Williams continues his trek around Cincinnati finding the great events during the weekend and the history behind them. This week learn about the annual holiday train display dating back to 1935, how you can throw axes on purpose for a good cause, and how you can find your next perfect wine...

   Nov 8, 2022

   57m
9. 9

   WC Extra - Deep Dive with actor Garrett Turner

   Here is Rob's Deep Dive with actor Garrett Turner who plays the brutish, drug-addled Ike Turner in the Tina Turner Musical. Enjoy

   Nov 5, 2022

   21m
10. 8

    Weekend Countdown - Nov. 5th & 6th

    Rob Williams ushers in fall in episode 6 of the Weekend Countdown. This weekend find out where you can launch those Halloween Pumpkins, return to the ice on Fountain Square downtown and enjoy the music of Tina Turner. The Deep Dive this week is with broadway actor, Garrett Turner, who is one of…

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    Nov 1, 2022

    33m
11. 7

    Weekend Countdown - October 29th & 30th

    Rob Williams takes a look at the final weekend of October in Episode 5. This week is Halloween heavy from the Findlay Market to the Zoo. Rob finds a haunted hayride and even a Hocus Pocus- themed murder mystery. The Deep Dive this week is Rhinegeist Brewery's, Chris Shield. We start the episode...

    Oct 24, 2022

    31m
12. 6

    WC Extra - Deep Dive with Jeff Probst

    Here is Rob's deep dive with Loveland Farmer, Jeff Probst. He is the owner & operator of Blooms and Berries Farmers Market in Loveland. It has been a working-family farm since the 1930's

    Oct 22, 2022

    12m
13. 5

    Weekend Countdown - October 22nd & 23rd

    This is Episode 4 of the Weekend Countdown with Rob Williams. This weekend you can find 2-dollar tacos, explore the Hyde Park Farmers Market - including the great story behind Russo's Ravioli, and sipping coffee for the betterment of the Ohio River. The Deep Dive this week is with Jeff Probst......

    Oct 17, 2022

    25m
14. 4

    WC Extra: A Deep Dive with Blink's Justin Brookhart

    Rob's Deep Dive this week is with Justin Brookhart from Blink. They talk about his move from Austin to Cincinnati to lead the nations largest light and art show. The emmersive art show returns to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic.

    Oct 15, 2022

    13m
15. 3

    Weekend Countdown - October 15th & 16th

    Looking for something to do around Cincinnati this weekend? Rob Williams will give you some ideas. Blink is back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The light, art & projection mapping experience returns. Rob explains When Dinosaurs Roamed Antartica and how you can watch them at one of...

    Oct 10, 2022

    28m
16. 2

    WC Extra - A Deep Dive with Ray Anderson

    Here is Rob's Deep Dive with Ray Anderson from the Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society. They talk about the important work done by Hamilton County's one and only animal shelter, and why Rob should not be affraid to foster a dog.

    Oct 8, 2022

    19m
17. 1

    WC Extra - A Deep Dive with Andrew VanSickle

    Here is Rob's Deep Dive converstation with Andrew VanSickle, the conceptual founder of the project to build a statue honoring Ezzard Charles. Charles is a former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from Cincinnati's West End neighborhood. The bronze statue and plaza commemorating both his life and...

    Oct 3, 2022

    9m