Muddy River News

We’re not related, but there could be a partnership in the works. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Andrew Wellman of Muddy River Engraving about the great work they do and shows off some cool new MRN gear!

Frankie Murphy Geising has David Samuels back on the pod to talk about Bitcoin, which Frankie loves and David doesn’t, and also the comments made by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker at the Benedictine College commencement ceremony. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.  

Quincy University has announced the establishment of a Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to serve as a resource for faculty and students and provide experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom walls. Sarah Vortreide-Patton of QU tells Ashley about the program. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to scare Ashley with the…

Ashley talks to Deborah Lee of Four Winds Farm about her chemically-free growing area for herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers and includes a classroom and kitchen, where students learn (hands-on) about healthy cuisine and herbs: medicinal, culinary, and wild edibles. Brittany also joins Ashley for Coffee Talk from EFB Coffee.

Amy Lefringhouse of University of Illinois Extension talks about what being a Master Naturalist is all about and Kathleen Helsabeck of the Quincy Public Library let’s us know how the library is celebrating its anniversary year.

Adams County turns 200 next year. Former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz is chairing the county’s bicentennial commission and talks about how we will celebrate. He also drops several nuggets of knowledge as well.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Sparks of SwingSync Labs. His facility is equipped with swing analytics, training tools at six designated stations and on-demand instructional videos to personalize training for both baseball and softball players.

The newest Muddy Buddy, Shane Hulsey, joins Club Muddy and talks about his love of sports, his love of Quincy (he is a Missouri native who graduated from Quincy University) and doing pickle shots with Ashley and Brittany.

Brittany fills in for Ashley and talks to Kasey Schuster about the new Krazy Town Trampoline Park and then Darrel Schrage of the American Legion about flags for Memorial Day.

The dreamy Tyler Tomlinson jumps into Frankie Say this week and talks about soccer, broadcasting, coaching and teaching at the collegiate level. He also says nicer things about J. Robert Gough than anyone has said about him on any Muddy River News podcast to date. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley and Brittany talk about college life at Quincy University on EFB’s Coffee Talk and then Ron Kinscherf chats with Michael Britt of Lonestar, who will be appearing in Quincy on May 26 at the Gem City Concert Series.

Ashley talks to Dr. Blake Kramer with Hannibal Regional Hospital about interventional radiology and then she gets ready for the St. Jude Run.

Ron Kinscherf talks to Luis Barnes of Tek Forward, a company that offers Basic Computer Skills, Basic Software Development, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer and Full Stack Development. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.

Ron Kinscherf gets us caught up on all of the happenings at the Quincy Public Library.

Ashley Conrad joins Frankie to talk about her day job, her fun job and her love for her hometown of Quincy. A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.

Ashley gets you ready for Bridge the Gap with Morgan Parker from Quincy Medical Group and then Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau gets us caught up on the latest scams you need to watch out for.

Ron Kinscherf talks to the band members of Restless Road to preview their May 25 appearance at the Gem City Concert Series. Then Brittany slides back into Ashley’s DM for Coffee Talk, brought to you by EFB Coffee.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Illinois has opened NAMI West-Central Illinois, a new affiliate based in Mount Sterling that will provide a variety of mental health support services and resources for both adults and children across the region. And the QCMA brings award-winning Wild Prairie Winds to St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to attorney Nick Rober about how appeals work and other legal matters. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor the Business Spotlight.

Shane McDermott talks to Ashley and Brittany about coming back from spending time in prison to raising a family and running a successful business.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Colby Kuhlmeier about cars, small business and other topics. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley talks to Paisley Patterson and her amazing hand shaking and then to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau.

Scott Edlin from On the Rail stops by to talk about the upcoming Gem City Concert Series country music event on May 25/26 at Lincoln Park. Get tickets by clicking the link. Then Ashley and Brittany have their EFB Coffee Talk about food and drug regulations. They don’t like big government or big pharma ……

MRN’s J. Robert Gough chats with Ashley about the company’s birthday celebration and Shalia O’Dear from Blessing-Riemann College of Nursing stops by to talk about this weekend’s goat yoga event.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf and Chaplain Carla Green talk about the relationship between the workplace and the marketplace of Jesus. Brought to you by God at Work.

Muddy River turns three, Dues sneaks up on 50 and Ashley and Brittany get you ready for Cinco De Mayo in another field trip to The Liquor Booth.

Author Martha Rapp discusses the 50th Anniversary John Wood Community College book that chronicles the school’s history. If you would like to purchase a copy, contact the JWCC Foundation at 217.641.4105 or by email at [email protected].

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Rich Niemann, Jr. and Richie Niemann of Niemann Foods about the company’s growth and business diversity.

Ashley and Brittany question Bobby’s street cred before they talk about Muddy River’s upcoming third birthday. Then Jen Wiemelt stops by to talk about education and parenting.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Robert Megee, a Quincy Police who is the head of the Policemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association Local Unit 12. But Robert isn’t here in an official capacity as he and Frankie chat.

Ashley Conrad talks to the fellas running HamFest. No, we’re not talking honey baked or spiral cut, we’re talking ham radios. Ashley is intrigued. Then Bob Gough chats with Nicole Taylor about Gardner Camp. Nicole is currently the reigning Miss Quincy, but her passion is the outdoors and she talks about one of Pike County’s…

Ashley talks to nurses from Hannibal Regional Hospital about the upcoming Nurses Week and then Brittany slides into the DM for EFB’s Coffee Talk.

Ashley chats with the folks from the American Legion about their facility as we as veterans support. Then, we learn about a benefit in Palmyra to help a family with some major medical issues.

MRN”s J. Robert Gough talks to Kathi Dooley and Brian Heinze about the May 4 Washington Theater Gala honoring Tony and Signe Oakley to raise money to renovate the building. Then, Jerrod Welch with the Adams County Health Department and Robert Reich with the Adams County Board stop by to discuss how the County is…

The co-owner of The Patio stops by to talk about his passion projects, including an update on the Illinois State Bank building, as well as adapting and evolving as an epic entrepreneur. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany also discuss the wonder that is Caitlin Clark.

Jimmie Patterson of The Scoreboard stops by to talk about Friday’s Dwarfinators event. Be sure you get your ringside seats! But first, attorney Ted Niemann talks about some thing with a little more heft. He is seeking election to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Board of Governors. It is voted on by its membership about…

Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Matt Anderson with Sunmed, Your CBD Store, about the high holy day for those who partake in cannabis consumption, in whatever form it may be. A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.

DR. Umama Adil from Blessing discussed pulmonary health with Ashley, they Ashley and Brittany discuss breathing techniques on EFB’s Coffee Talk.

Tracy Orne from John Wood Community College talks about the school’s 50th Anniversary celebration and Aly Young chats with Brittany about winning the Quincy Service Club’s Biallas Service Award.

Barb Baker Chapin from Transitions talks about Child Abuse Prevention Month in April and the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Month in May.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jamie Blaesing of Carl’s Shoes about operating a small, independent shoe store in today’s business climate. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.

The List, Episode 3: Ranking the best sports trophies with R&R Golf’s Ray Weast

O.J. Simpson died this week. Brittany and Ashley didn’t care, but Bobby did, so they talk about it at bit. Also Kelsey Sprinkle from The Ram’s Horn Body Art Studio talks about her craft, which Brittany and Ashley are very happy with. And here is 10 minutes of the late, great Norm MacDonald just taking…

Sarah Stephens from Horizons stops by to talk about the food pantry’s latest fundraiser “Hope for Horizons” and Ashley and Meg discuss lots of road construction, but little old hospital demolition, going on in Hannibal.

Frankie Murphy Giesing visits with Dr. Wollaston from the Blessing Hospital ER, but they talk about a range of topics, including being from South Africa and what he does in his down time, although his down time might exhaust you. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Megan Duncan talks to Hannibal historian and author Steve Chou about an exciting new project in the works.

Ashley talks to Margie Williams about brain trauma and then it’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing.

Ashley talks to Mark Christensen with Pepsi Little Peoples about the upcoming tournament, now being run by the Quincy Service Club. Then, Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau stops by with his monthly update on scammers, scumbags and scalawags.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chaplain Carla Green about how to battle anxiety at work.  

Rory O’Donnell talks about getting back into the family business as the company now has locations in both Hannibal and Quincy. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.