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In this episode we chat with Joe Lombardi, who is the executive director of the SWACO, which manages Franklin County's landfill. I was really curious about what the future of the landfill looked like after reading an article saying it would be full in roughly 40 years. In this episode we talk about that, what goes in to managing a landfill, and much more.

Alissa Henry works as on air talent at ABC 6 (WSYX) here in Columbus, most recently she's moved to the traffic anchor role on Good Day Columbus in the morning. A CBus native, she's also able to do feature reporting on the communities she grew up in. She is also Columbus and the host of Ohio’s long-running lottery game show, Cash Explosion. In this episode we talk about about a lot of things, from her journey to TV to her thoughts on the future of Columbus. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Kathleen Day is the owner and founder of Katalina's, multiple cafes here in Columbus that have been featured in plenty of local media, and on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. In this episode Kathleen shares how she ended up in Columbus, and why she chose to make it her home, she also talks about how restaurants are facing a tough time right now, and much more. P.S. The pancake balls slap. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

This episode highlights Columbus’ role in building the atomic bomb, and our focus of the story is Lyman Kilgore, a man from modest means who built one of Columbus’ largest black owned businesses. We look at the impact of his company’s work in building the atomic weapon, and the lingering effects that had. Show notes:https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/african/id/6534/rec/1https://www.energy.gov/lm/articles/b-t-metals-african-american-owned-company-helped-win-race-atomic-bombhttps://www.energy.gov/lm/columbus-east-ohio-sitehttps://www.wsj.com/graphics/waste-lands/site/45-b-t-metals/?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcHLnQ-8OEuMHkZZQhiT2w-qjkHMvQELBbRFwvKddCVd8lvcOCDVG-JTQJ1LGA%3D&gaa_ts=691c84e6&gaa_sig=MNGfR6RR8apQOn-LkQAZIolwllQI2ikfkC1GKiWoC1ZFIixHiiFfBg1_jWBtSA5OYy3H6tvc9lBPmc1z9aP-KA%3D%3Dhttps://lmpublicsearch.lm.doe.gov/LMSites/7238-OH.26-5.pdfhttps://coldwarpatriots.org/b-t-metals-the-african-american-owned-company-that-helped-win-the-race-for-the-atomic-bomb/https://614now.com/2019/explore-columbus/adventures/throwback-thursday-franklintons-chromedge-studios-radioactive-pasthttps://www.ohioexploration.com/structures/btmetals/https://www.stephensstephens.com/eeoicpa-claims/eeoicpa-facility-list/bt-metals/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dispatch/name/cecil-campbell-obituary?id=26366960https://chromedgestudios.com/history/https://infoweb-newsbank-com.webproxy3.columbuslibrary.org/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=favorite%3ACOLUMBUS%21Columbus%20Dispatch%20Historical%20and%20Current&sort=YMD_date%3AD&hide_duplicates=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=60&val-base-0=%22Lyman%20Kilgore%22&docref=news/10AF0392141A9F06https://infoweb-newsbank-com.webproxy3.columbuslibrary.org/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=favorite%3ACOLUMBUS%21Columbus%20Dispatch%20Historical%20and%20Current&sort=YMD_date%3AD&hide_duplicates=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=60&val-base-0=%22Lyman%20Kilgore%22&docref=news/11B86B0F2150EE40https://infoweb-newsbank-com.webproxy3.columbuslibrary.org/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=favorite%3ACOLUMBUS%21Columbus%20Dispatch%20Historical%20and%20Current&sort=YMD_date%3AD&hide_duplicates=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=60&val-base-0=%22Lyman%20Kilgore%22&docref=image/v2%3A1467499E363272B3%40EANX-NB-16067ADF9B533324%402432797-1606411C5CCC22AA%4013-1606411C5CCC22AA%40

Brett Langolf is the founder of contentEXP Group (CXG), and is the creative mind behind a new docu-series that’s in the works. The project “Lines of Hope” was awarded a financial grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council. The series focuses on a group that helps veterans here in central Ohio get outdoors and the veterans they help, through things like fly fishing downtown on the Scioto. And while the documentary features central Ohio-based individuals, the goal is to make the film appeals nationwide. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Ohio is a nonprofit here in Columbus that works directly inside schools to connect students with the resources and support they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. They focus on addressing barriers like food insecurity, mental health, and academic challenges.Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Tiara Ross is one of the candidates running for Columbus City Council. She and Jesse Vogel will be the two names that will appear on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot for Columbus City Council District 7. In this episode she talks about her upbringing, shares why she is running for city council, and her hopes for the future of Columbus. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Jesse Vogel is one of the candidates running for Columbus City Council. He and Tiara Ross will be the two names that will appear on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot for Columbus City Council District 7. In this episode he talks about his upbringing, shares why he is running for city council, and his hopes for the future of Columbus. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Richard "Slimetimerich" Wright is a multitalented actor, director, and creator based here in Columbus. In this episode we talk about his upbringing in Columbus, why he came back to create in the city, how to get involved in the Columbus theatre & arts scene. In this episode he shares how he feels this city, like him, is hitting a new phase. He's one of Columbus’ main upcoming theatre actors, having performed in five productions so far in 2025, including two lead roles. He also recently released his fully Columbus-made EP Anywhere and Everywhere but Still Nowhere at All.Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Chris Volpe is one of the lesser-known candidates on the running for senate in this upcoming election, where the frontrunners are Sherrod Brown on the Democrat side and John Husted on the Republican side. He’s the founder & president of Multivarious, a Founder & Executive Director of GDEX, an event focusing on video gaming in the midwest. He’s passionate about the gaming industry in the state. During this episode we talk about Ohio’s future, AI, how campaigning as a lesser-known candidate has been, his hopes for a primary debate, and much more. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Mounir Lynch is a public health educator, community advocate, and candidate for the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Mounir is a graduate of Columbus Alternative High School. In this episode he shares what he would do if he were elected to the board, issues facing the district now, and many other topics around education in Ohio and in Columbus. He also shares his thoughts on the future of the city, and his favorite places to eat. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Joe Hartnett is the owner of JT's Pizza & Pub here in Columbus. Since opening their original location 18 years ago, Joe has seen Columbus grow and change. He opened a new place in Grandview just a few years ago, and have plans to open another soon in Jerome Village. In this episode we talk about what "Columbus-style" pizza is, his thoughts on a recent review from Dave Portnoy's "One Bite" series, Ohio State, the story of how JT's Pizza & Pub came to be, and much more. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

BJ Lieberman is the chef and restaurateur who owns Metsi’s and Ginger Rabbit. He also owned Chapman’s Eat Market, which it has since closed - we talk about that in this episode too. BJ helped put Columbus on the culinary map when it made the New York Time’s restaurant list in 2021. In this episode BJ shares his story on how he became a chef and why, his thoughts on the culinary scene in Columbus and the growth of the city, and his favorite places to eat, drink, and hang out in the Columbus. 0:00 Intro0:49 How BJ came to Columbus 2:09 BJ’s restaurants 3:30 Early years and BJ’s why10:08 How BJ spots talent in the kitchen 13:33 BJ Lieberman: beer brewer? 15:19 Culinary school18:16 Opening a restaurant 23:21 Chapman’s Eat Market 29:33 How Columbus received BJ & Chapmans31:37 Ginger Rabbit 38:20 Metsi’s43:06 Closing Chapman’s Eat Market48:45 State of restaurants in Columbus, Ohio, and the nation53:29 Columbus’ growth & future59:30 Favorite places to eat, drink, and hangout 1:05:31 Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Munira Yasin Abdullahi is the representative for Ohio House District 9, which encompasses some of the more northern parts of Columbus. She’s the first Muslim woman to serve in the state house and one of the first two Somali American representatives in the state. In this episode we talk Ohio politics, her journey into public office, and much more. 0:00: Intro0:35 Who is Munira Abdullahi?4:10 Impact of Munira’s family on her life 6:18 Early years in Columbus, seeing inequities 10:31 After college 12:18 Deciding to run for office 17:02 Since taking office 19:27 Special interest in Ohio politics 22:08 Munira’s biggest issues she’s focusing on 25:49 Ohio House District 928:27 Concerns for Ohio’s future31:48 Advice for those feeling disenfranchised33:23 Excitement and concerns for the future of Columbus39:29 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus40:53 Closing thoughts Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Chris Carter is one of the three founders of Honest Friend Brewing Company, a new brewery coming to Columbus. Chris is the former head brewer from Seventh Son Brewing Company. He’s spent over a decade making beer. This new brewery, located in Steelton Village on Columbus’ south end, is set to open this October (2025) after nearly five years of planning. In this episode we talk about his Chris’ journey, how one goes about creating a brewery, his favorite beers, what you can expect at Honest Friend Brewing Company, and much more. 0:00 Chris' intro1:25 Who is Chris Carter?4:07 The idea for Honest Friend Brewing Company 9:04 Developing Honest Friend for the last four years11:35 Picking the location14:23 History behind the name17:00 the “vibe” they’re trying to create20:21: Process from idea to creation 27:16: Chris’ music career 28:28 Chris’ favorite beer he’s brewed at Seventh Son31:00 Beers to expect at Honest Friend Brewing Company34:21 Official opening date for Honest Friend Brewing Company35:19 Excitement and concerns for Columbus’ future38:00 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus40:10 Closing thoughts, how to find Honest Friend Brewing CompanyWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Christian Rattin is the CEO of Five Star Home Services. Christian has experienced homelessness and drug addiction and since finding recovery, has become a huge advocate for second chance employment and non-profit work. In this episode we talk about his story, private equity in the home services space, Columbus' future, his faith, and more. 0:00 Christain's Intro 0:40 Who is Christian Rattain? 4:28 Finding recovery 9:35 Life after leaving treatment 11:22 Getting to Columbus16:17 “Teaching” yourself to run a company 19:24 Second chance employment and profit on purpose27:10 Private equity in the home services space27:47 Growing a business in Columbus29:40 Finding faith 31:48 Excitement and concerns about the future of Columbus 35:46 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus 36:40 Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Joey Aich (Joseph Holbert) is a Columbus-based hip-hop artist and rapper who's got a new album coming out this fall, which you can find on all streaming platforms. He's also got some great music already out. He's a big advocate for community. In this episode we talk about everything from his musical journey, venues he enjoys playing, other Columbus artists, favorite places to eat and drink in CBus, and much more0:00 Joey's Intro 1:20 How Joey ended up in Columbus2:30 Early years 4:47 importance of writing 6:03 Joey’s family’s influence 8:06 Time at Denison University 8:50 Moving to Columbus, establishing roots13:19 Music career since moving to Columbus14:51 Going “all in” on upcoming album16:02 Favorite venues16:50 Inspiration20:08 Introducing The Headband23:11 Biggest challenges 25:09 Message to new upcoming Columbus artists 29:06 Does Columbus have a hiphop scene? 31:31 Local artists that inspire Joey Aich 37:45 We Amplify Voices volunteer work43:02 Excitement dance concern for the future of Columbus45:36 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus 46:26 Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Zach Klein is Columbus' city attorney, an elected position here in the city. The city's website says the role "focuses on three fundamental principles: protecting public health and safety, strengthening our neighborhoods, and defending your civil rights." Before being elected as the city attorney in 2017, he was on Columbus City Council, and served as council president from 2016-2017. In this epsiode we talk about everything from Zach's upbringing, deciding to go into politics, issues facing the city now, his hope for the city's future, and even the time Larry Bird (yes, that Larry Bird) cursed him out.0:00 Intro0:56 How Zach Klein came to Columbus 3:02 Importance of his parents, family, wife6:27 Life after graduation OSU11:26 The decision to run for elected office 14:25 Reflections on time in Columbus City Council 18:33 Early political work, learning he was a democrat20:25 An issue that’s underreported or deserves more attention in Columbus23:26 Lawsuits against Trump26:36 Nuisance properties30:50 Why become city attorney after city council?32:00 Any cases as city attorney that stick with you? And talking about common sense gun laws34:02 Properties owned by out of start corporations 35:33 Growing responsibly in Columbus, ideas on how to grow 39:48 Concerns from the his POV as city attorney42:05 Columbus data breach whistleblower gag order42:35 Mayoral run? 43:52 Time as a basketball ref, the Larry Bird story 50:30 Excitement and concerns about the future of Columbus52:08 Favorite places to eat, drink, and hangout53:21 Closing thoughtsthecolumbuschronicle.comWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Jordan McLaughlin is the founder of Rookie Mage Games, a gaming company based in Columbus. Jordan is also leading the charge to see what can be done to limit how many homes private equity can buy here in Columbus0:00 Jordan’s Intro0:43 How Jordan ended up in Columbus, Founding Rookie Mage Games5:07 How does a game go from idea to reality? 6:49 More about Rookie Mage Games8:28 Why stay in Columbus? 10:40 Impact of tariffs 15:16 Why small game makers can’t manufacture in the U.S.18:00 How Rookie Mage Games grew20:20 Going full time 22:36 Evict Private Equity Columbus31:13 Data about private equity and home ownership in Columbus33:30 How to get involved 35:47 Excitement and concern for Columbus’ future41:35 Best reuben in Columbus? And favorite places to frequent 44:19 Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Central Ohio Women Who Rock is a local group of women musicians who have come together to support each other and the Central Ohio/Columbus community. Leslie & Beth are two of the many folks who are part of this organization. They talk about Central Ohio's music scene, their stories, and their upcoming event to raise money for CHOICES, Franklin County’s only domestic violence emergency shelter. Learn more about their upcoming event on Aug. 9 here: https://www.rockforchoices2025.com/Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Erica Wicks and Marlon Platt are Community Managers for Chase Bank here in Columbus. Their goal is to serve as a free education arm of the bank to help the community understand finances, avoid common scams, and more.In this episode they also mention some upcoming events that are useful for parents as back to school starts:East Long Street Block PartyFriday, July 25 – 3 – 6 p.m.1245 E Long StreetColumbus, OHThursday, August 7 – 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.1650 Lockbourne RoadColumbus, OHNorthern Lights Community Center Block PartyThursday, August 14 – 3 – 5 p.m.3233 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OHWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Michael Wilkos is Vice President of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Ohio. Michael is a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to all things Columbus. In this episode, we talk about -- and he shares tons of data on -- the future of Columbus in terms of housing, how poverty is shifting, his story, the work United Way of Central Ohio's does, and a lot more. You'll definitely learn something new in this episode. You can learn more about their work here as well: https://liveunitedcentralohio.orgThis episode was filmed on July 150:00: Michael’s Intro0:45: Michael’s storu3:48: How Michael got to Columbus4:52: How did Michael Wilkes end up at the United Way of Central Ohio?5:27: What does UWCO do?9:33: How poverty is moving/shifting in Franklin County16:14: How do we manage Columbus’ growth?20:24: Housing in Columbus26:44: What can the average person do to help?34:28: Zone-In, LinkUS48:43: How non-profit partnerships work53:44: Favorite places to eat, drink, hangoutWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Trash Party is a local grassroots cleanup group that started earlier this spring and has expanded in growth over the past few months. What started as one person cleaning up trash has now grown into weekly events that draw 30-40 Columbus residents who all share the desire to make the city a little bit cleaner and a whole lot better, while also fostering community across the city. Since they started a few months ago, they've collected over 1,500 full bags of garbage, dozens of discarded tires, 50 shopping carts, hundreds of propane tanks, and many other bulk items. Nearly 19,000 pounds of trash! Collin and his group hope to continue to grow and lead Columbus in a positive direction. With all the support and love they've received from the community so far, and with many local partnerships with businesses and other organizations starting to take shape, they're excited about their future in the city and what they can do to help the most people. Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3y31wwyAx46On4KJfXg8O_KvN65olFSVcmgHw0T9k68YADA/viewform0:00: Collin Intro1:01: What is Trash Party?9:33: Collin’s story coming to Columbus12:44: Geeking out about the Franklinton Flood Wall17:33: Flood mitigation projects happening in Columbus21:15: Developing community by picking up trash26:25: Trash Party’s Growth30:19: Partnership with Keep Columbus Beautiful32:42: What the first couple cleanups were like33:51: How to help35:51: Excitement and concerns about the future of Columbus 38:31: Favorite places to eat, drink, hangoutWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Bobby Ray Kazoo Man, whose real name is Robert Holmes, has spent nearly his entire life in Columbus. Born and raised here, he reflects on his life, family, current battle with cancer while being Columbus’ only busker (that I know of). Bobby Ray Kazoo Man typically plans tin-pan alley tunes throughout downtown Columbus. You can see all the ways to follow him on https://kazooman.com. He also has ways you can donate there. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Lauryn Betterton founded Columbus’ first dog park bar, Bumble’s Backyard, which is located in Franklinton. In this episode we talk about everything from the founding of Bumble’s Backyard to good vegetarian places to eat, and even advice on how to make the most of Columbus for someone new to the city. 0:00: Lauryn’s Intro0:46: Overview of Bumble’s Backyard3:51: How Lauryn got to Columbus9:03: Realizing Columbus was home10:03: Work at the Ohio State University 14:58: Bumble’s Story (The Dog)  18:10: The story of Bumble’s Backyard38:29: What goes into creating a space that cultivates community?43:34: Advice for someone who just moved to Columbus47:42: Excitements and concerns for Columbus’ future53:48: Favorite places to eat, drink, and hangout in Columbus56:07: Closing thoughts57:08: Do you need a dog to hang out at Bumble’s Backyard?!Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Madison Tracy is a central-Ohio native, Ohio State graduate, and a volunteer with Ohio 50501, they are one of the main groups that organizes and spreads awareness about protests in Ohio. In this episode we talk about what that all entails, what issues are facing Ohio and Columbus, common misconceptions about what they do, and more. 0:00: Intro1:40: Idea to reality: How does a protest happen?6:02: What is 50501?6:29: How do small Ohio towns get involved?11:14: How Madison got involved in politics30:06: Common misconceptions34:43: Mutual aid efforts44:36: Biggest issues facing Columbus and Ohio55:37: Excitement and concerns for Columbus’ future1:02:23: Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus1:04:39: Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Matt Ward is known for his viral Columbus real estate videos where he goes by @offbeatagent. He’s started to shift his platform towards activism. A comedian by nature, this is one of our most chaotic podcasts to date. But hey, we’re only at 11 right now. We talk about his story, CBus comedians to watch, the good and bad of Columbus, and much more. Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Big Joe from the Northside is a video creator who has some pretty viral food reviews, highlighting different places to snag a bite to each in Columbus. He's a rapper, creator, and lover of community. In our episode we talked about everything from his concerns about Columbus to his favorite places to eat.(0:00) Big Joe intro(0:47) New found social media fame(3:50) Growing up, early years(6:41) Comedy(8:04) Coming to Columbus(9:48) Being one of the only black people in his community growing up(15:49) Finding community in Columbus(21:42) Being a creative: blessing or curse?(24:04) Food reviews(29:49) Gaining traction(40:30) Go-to food spots (42:31) Excitements and concerns for the future of Columbus(51:10) favorite places to drink, hangout(54:43) Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Columbus wasn't always Ohio's capital. So how did it become the state's capital, why was it named after Christopher Columbus, and by who? We'll dig into all the details on this short history story on Columbus! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kul0gNbhTWQ⁠https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/10/14/columbus-ohio-how-oh-state-capital-city-name-history/75647023007/Columbus, Ohio: How the Buckeye State's capital city got ...The Columbus Dispatchhttps://www.dispatch.com › news › local › 2024/10/14https://indiana.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/formation-of-columbus-know-ohio-video/wviz-newsdepth-know-ohio/https://www.visitzanesville.com/About-Muskingum-County/History/#:~:text=The%20main%20reason%20for%20this%20was%20an%20attempt%20by%20Democratic,permanently%20to%20Columbus%20in%201816.https://www.ohiostatehouse.org/about/capitol-square/statehousehttps://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/memory/id/70584/rec/5Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Chelsea Jones in the Director of Programs for the Reeb Center. The Reeb Center is a hub of community resources located on Columbus' Southside. They see first hand a lot of the issues facing Columbus first-hand. From drug addiction, to homelessness, and even free meals, they support the area however necessary. (0:00) Chelsea Intro (0:45) Founding of Reeb(2:53) Settlement house closing(3:45) Evolution of services(7:22) Need in Southside(8:57) Support Process(12:17) Need for affordable housing (13:59) Concerns & excitement for Southside(15:38) Post-COVID issues(17:06) Real-life examples (19:31) How funding works(20:30) Chelsea’s Story(23:58) Non-profit funding outside Reeb(25:00) Concerns & excitement for Columbus(27:17) Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus(28:55) Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Adam Benner is one of the founders of Land-Grant Brewing Company, a brewery that's nearly an acre in size, located in Franklinton. In this episode Adam shares the story of how Land-Grant came to be, talks about the story behind some of their beers, and his thoughts on the future of Columbus, Ohio.(0:00) Adam’s Intro(0:31) Favorite beer(1:03) Adam’s story Pre-Land Grant (5:42) Starting to brew beer(8:41) Realizing home brewing could be more(16:05) First “brewery” name(19:19) Going all in on Land Grant(23:58) Why Franklinton?(37:07) Land Grant early years(47:13) Looking ahead, the future of Land Grant(55:43) Creating a story for the beer (1:01:56) Community partnerships(1:10:10) Excitement and concerns for Columbus’ future(1:15:47) Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout(1:19:10) Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

The Rooster is the blog and D.J. Byrnes is the mastermind behind it. The Rooster is a Columbus-based, Ohio-focused blog usually focusing on all things Ohio politics, but additionally talks about issues facing Ohio at large. D.J. does not hold back on his opinions. He's a former Ohio House candidate from Marion, and has broke multiple big stories, including the Urban Meyer lap dance piece. While D.J. clearly leans left, he's not one to shy away from calling out any inapt political behavior, at any level, from just about anyone. Read more at rooster.info(0:00) DJ's Intro(0:45) Recent Life Surge Attendance (6:26) Early Life (9:19) Felony charges(11:53) Alcoholism, recovery (17:47) DJ’s writing history(22:13) How much does The Rooster make? (27:09) Local media (31:07) Deciding to start going to the statehouse(37:51) Critique of media at statehouse (46:10) Ohio gubernatorial race(51:23) Who DJ wants to see governor (53:43) Most important issues in Ohio(59:50) Tiara Ross story, recent district 7 election(1:08:35) Excitement and concerns for Columbus(1:18:13) Favorite places to eat, drink, and hangout in ColumbusWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Alex Johnson's company, MIXT Solutions is a seven-time Central Ohio FAST 50 honoree, ranking #1 back in 2018. Alex also hosts the podcast Entrepreneur, Among Other Things. In this episode we talk about Ohio and Columbus business culture, what being an entrepreneur really means, and how he founded MIXT. He also chatted about what excites and concerns him when it comes to the future of Columbus and Ohio. (0:00) Alex’s Intro(0:43) Growing up(3:33) When Alex realized he wanted to be an entrepreneur(8:25) Education for entrepreneurs(10:02) How MIXT was founded(14:09) Pivoting, MIXT now(17:58) Growing a business in Columbus(20:46) What Columbus needs to help businesses thrive (24:51) Alex’s Podcast, Entrepreneur, Among Other Things(27:58) Guests that have stuck with Alex(31:43) Motivations(37:17) Advice to young people in Ohio who want to start a business(40:48) Business community and the consumer(45:46) Putting yourself out there(48:35) Looking ahead (50:24) Goal to climb the highest mountain in every state(51:12) Excitements/concerns for the future of Columbus (53:09) Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout(55:55) Final thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

A history short about a monorail that was proposed in Columbus, Ohio in the 1980s, but never came to be. We're creating some shorter episodes that highlight the history of Columbus - and look how that history impacts today. Sources: https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/p16802coll28/id/223489https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqtVvwuNMYwhttps://www.columbusnavigator.com/columbus-monorail/Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Cyrus Richardson is a filmmaker in Columbus, Ohio. He's made several movies and won multiple awards at film festivals. He's also the founder of 12 Stones Productions. In this episode we chat about what it's like being a filmmaker in Ohio, what resources exist in not just Columbus, but Ohio at large for filmmakers, and what he looks forward too in CBus in the coming years. (0:00) Cyrus' Intro(0:48) Early life, coming to Columbus(2:58) How his psychology degree helps in filmmaking(5:44) Building character depth(6:34) First camera, early projects(9:06) How he knew this was going to be his career (11:13) What is it like being a filmmaker in Ohio?(13:36) Changing the investment mindset for filmmaking in Ohio (16:01) 12 Stones Production origin story (17:38) Growing his production company (19:43) Filmmaking in Columbus (21:32) Columbus’ identity (24:00) Advice for those who want to be filmmakers in Columbus(25:35) Networking for filmmaking in Ohio(27:00) Favorite part of the filmmaking process (28:43) Favorite film he made(30:03) How to find funding for filmmaking in Ohio(32:33) Advice for filmmakers hitting roadblocks (33:49) Preview of upcoming film (35:42) excitement and concern looking ahead (38:22) resources for emerging filmmakers (40:45) times that have tested Cyrus (41:45) What to look for when hiring on set (43:03) Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in CBus(45:00) Closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Matt Barnes is a founder, creative, and creator and cultivator of community. He's passionate about creating meaningful third spaces in Columbus, and that shows with his founding of Leisure Club, a social club in Columbus' East Market. In this episode we talk about Columbus' identity, the arts, and much more. Timestamps: (0:00) Matt Intro(0:52)  Coming to Columbus(4:28) Favorite art medium(5:25) Life after graduating OSU/Columbus' identity(8:55) “Civic collision”(9:48) Founding and life as a founder (13:32) Columbus’ Identity now(15:18) Inspiration now (16:02) Founding of Leisure Club(21:09) Getting the space for Leisure Club(28:22) What goes on at Leisure Club?(31:39) Third spaces and community(33:41) The impact of the social media, the digital world, on third spaces(38:05) How can they cultivate community better?(40:31) State of third spaces (41:41) The vibe of Leisure Club (44:46) What excites, concerns, and disappoints Matt about Columbus(49:41) Message to emerging local creatives (50:51) Places to eat, drink, hangout in ColumbusWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

For decades, Pastor Jerry Revish was one of the main faces of Columbus' local news channel, 10TV (WBNS). During his career he told many stories, interviewing every day people to President Barack Obama. He's traveled the world, always finding a local angel on news to bring back to the people of Columbus. Jerry left TV news shortly after 10TV was acquired by Tegna in 2019, up until then, it had remained an independent station under the ownership of Dispatch Broadcast Group. During his life, he's also been a man of faith, becoming ordained and now running a church in Whitehall. In our interview, we talked about everything from his faith, to reporting, and more. Timestamps: (0:00) Jerry's Intro(1:11) Childhood, life in Youngstown(5:41) Plans after high school(9:27) What led Jerry to go intro Broadcasting(13:13) Coming to Columbus, working at WBNS radio(16:55) Jerry and his wife Danielle’s story(19:42) Moving from radio to TV(22:14) Stories that stick with Jerry to this day (24:21) Walter Smith’s story - how Jerry's reporting led to an innocent man's exoneration (32:11) Reporting abroad, desert shield diaries, Haiti bribes, and more(43:34) Interviewing President Obama(46:33) Leaving TV news (50:52) Thoughts on local news now(43:30) 10TV being bought by Tegna(50:04) Journey with his faith, getting saved(59:20) Stories that tested/strengthened his faith(1:01:24) Anchor to pastor (1:03:06) The future of Columbus - excitement and concerns (1:06:35) General thoughts on his legacy, thankfulness(1:07:36) Favorite places to eat Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Ben Zenitsky is the Media Specialist at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). It's not opinion, but fact that Ohio has some of the best library systems in terms of funding - due to a unique structure. Ben shares more on how libraries embed themselves in their communities, the role the library plays in helping with declining literacy rates, and more. Timestamps: 0:00: Ben's Intro1:18: How Ohio libraries are unique in their funding3:30: What libraries are impacted the most by funding cuts?4:44: How could funding cuts impact CML?5:50: House Bill 967:16: New CEO at CML8:03: New projects at CML11:03: What does “a library of the 21st century” mean?14:08: How are branches designed for each community?15:37: Culture Passes17:29: Eliminating overdue fines18:46: Declining literacy rates22:05: Message to someone who doesn’t understand the impact of library funding23:31: Exciting things happening this year26:19: Concerns and excitement looking to the future27:56:  closing thoughtsWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Trent Smith is the executive director of the Franklinton Board of Trade. Franklinton is a very unique community, from the art scene, to the rapid development post-flood wall. Trent highlights the community's historic past and developing future while addressing where it's heading.Timestamps:0:00: Trent's Intro1:03: How Trent found Franklinton & joined Franklinton Board of Trade7:33: Our experiences moving to Franklinton11:16: The biggest issues facing Franklinton16:59: History of the Franklinton Board of Trade20:17: What the Board of Trade does now23:29: History of the flooding in Franklinton 27:13: The Franklinton Flood wall28:26: Building pre-flood wall29:52: Franklinton first major investments after flood wall31:43: How Zone-In and LinkUS impact Franklinton35:15: Grocery store?40:20: Being the solution, getting involved, expectations43:30: Looking ahead48:55: What’s coming up with the Board of Trade55:33: Hidden gems in Columbus58:23: Best Italian Sub in Columbus (and possibly one of the best bars)Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.

Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is. In this episode, Connor lays out what he hopes to cover in the podcast, the importance of community, and who he wants to talk to.