The Cincy Shirts Podcast

We talk to Wilbur, the mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Well, really, we chat with Wilbur’s human, Amy Noland, who tells us how a French bulldog became the mayor, what his responsibilities are, what life is like in a historic riverside village, and more. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Josh picks up where Darin left off in Episode 157, and recalls a few more tales from the days when the company was known as Look at Me Shirts. Josh talks us about the company’s first cease and desist order, becoming good friends with Mo Egger, Reds players taking notice of the company’s shirts, and more. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

This week we present an encore presentation of Episode 73 with the late, great Pat Berry. This may be our favorite episode ever. Lots of great stories, surprise phone calls, and more. Pat talked about his friends Rodney Dangerfield, Jeff Ruby, the late Ray combs, and more. There’s a gambling trip to Atlantic City, his career in radio as a rock and later a country DJ, as well as weathermen yesterday and today. Be sure to Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

There are at least three dozen songs about, or that mention, Cincinnati. We take you through the early tunes in this episode, starting with a song from 1927. We stop at 1970 but hear 10 tracks along the way, covering a variety of musical styles. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Darin takes us all the way back to the beginning when the company was called Look at Me Shirts. And we mean way back. He talks about the successful board game he developed before he started making shirts with Josh, how he met Josh, the start of the T-shirt business, the success and mistakes in those early days, and a whole lot more. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Rick, Jordan, and Mark from the Cincinnati Watch Company are passionate about watches. For the past few years they have produced some very fine Cincinnati-themed watches. They sit down with us to discuss their company, the history and future of watches, and a whole lot more. Our sales director Billy DeVore sits in on this interview as well, as he has become quite the watch collector. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Ray Anderson is the media and community relations manager for Cincinnati Animal CARE, which is the new county shelter servicing Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Their vision is to reunite lost companion pets, reduce the stray population, offer opportunities for unwanted animals to be adopted or rescued, and provide the public with information and programs for pet ownership. Ray joins us to talk about the shelter, dogs, cats, other critters, as well as his days in radio. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Keloni Parks is the manager at the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library's West End branch. She also hosts the West End Stories Project Podcast. She talks to us about the West End, growing up in Cincinnati, working for the library, and more. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

We wrap up our look back at 2020. We went through all the episodes from 2020 and picked out some choice nuggets from select episodes. We also give you a quick rundown on the other episodes. We’re kind of reliving the great moments, and/or letting you know what you might have missed. You can then go back and listen, or re-listen, to those episodes. So many great guests and fun stories from 2020. Have a listen. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

We’ve gone through all the episodes from 2020 and picked out some choice nuggets from select episodes. We also give you a quick rundown on the other episodes. We’re kind of reliving the great moments, and/or letting you know what you might have missed. You can then go back and listen, or re-listen, to those episodes. So many great guests and fun stories from 2020. Have a listen. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Actor Bruce Cromer is probably best known for playing Scrooge in Playhouse in the Park’s production of A Christmas Carol. You’ve likely seen him in any number of regional productions, as well as a major motion picture released last year. Bruce talks to us about building a career in regional theater, spending time in New York and L.A., teaching acting at his alma mater Wright State University, a Christmas Carol, and more. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

He is, of course, is one half of Jeff & Jenn from Q102. Jeff sits down to talk with us and talks about growing up with a learning disability, how he got interested in radio, the first time he teamed up with Jenn, his thoughts on Cincinnati, his love of Cincy Shirts, plus a whole lot more! Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Photojournalist and soccer fan Ronny Salerno is of interest to the Cincy Shirts universe for two reasons. One, Ronny follows the beautiful game, past and present, and two, he runs the Queen City Discovery blog which takes a nostalgic look at Greater Cincinnati, and also features a lot of cool abandoned stuff. We chat about all of the above. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

On November 24, Thanksgiving Eve 1971, a man identifying himself as Dan Cooper walked up to the Northwest Airlines ticket counter at the Portland International airport and purchased a one-way ticket to Seattle. Hours later he would leap into aviation history as the only person to successfully carry-out the hijacking of a U.S. commercial aircraft. Today, perhaps you can help solve a mystery. How is this connected to Cincinnati? Well, it’s not, BUT Cincy Shirts head designer Ricky Henry and podcast producer P.F. Wilson discovered a few weeks ago that they were both obsessed with this case! It’s retro, it’s interesting, and as a holiday season treat, these two armchair DB Cooper sleuths discuss this never-solved case. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Jay Morrison is the Bengals beat writer for The Athletic. He joins us to discuss what a beat reporter does, the future prospects of the Bengals and Joe Burrow, the rivalries with Pittsburgh and Cleveland, and a whole lot more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more at Cincy Shirts. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Yes, we talk turkey, and more, with Stephanie Tewes who is actually a school teacher and assistant principal by day. She moonlights at her parents poultry farm, Tewes Farms particularly around this time of year, along with her siblings. Stephanie tells us the history of the farm, how it runs today, glasses for turkeys, and she confesses that she’s never seen the WKRP “Turkeys Away” episode! If you’ve been liking the podcast, you can help support it via PayPal or Venmo, simply use [email protected]. Also, be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

The Freemason’s history stretches back to 18th century England; probably further back. Josh Lansdale, a local Freemason, joins us to tell us what the organization is all about. How do you become a Freemason.? What do they do? Was the Da Vinci Code and associated novels at all accurate? Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

You’ve been watching her in Cincinnati first on FOX 19, now on Local 12, and if you’re up in Dayton, you know her from Channels 22 and/or 45. Today, Meghan talks to us about growing up in Youngstown, her desire to stay close to her Midwestern roots, and some of the interesting stories she’s covered. There’s also a bit of a fun reveal at the end of the interview that demonstrates her hustle. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

A former newspaper columnist, David Wecker is probably best remembered for his work in the old Cincinnati Post. He later became a weekend radio personality. He sits down with us today to recall some of his favorite stories from his newspaper days, the Backyard Barbecue on WLW, and what he’s up to these days. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

He's a film critic that you know from Cincinnati CityBeat and Fox19. The Asheville, North Carolina native tells us how he ended up in the Queen City, how he developed his love for movies, the film that was most responsible for his job as a movie critic and film programmer, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Former ESPN correspondent Bob Holtzman came to Cincinnati to work for from his time at Channel 9. A native of San Diego, he still lives in the Tristate and today is the director of player promotion for the Major League Baseball Players Association. He sits down with us to discuss broadcasting, working as an NFL beat reporter, his love of baseball, why the young people don’t seem to be gravitating to the latter, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

An award-winning travel writer and former broadcaster, Roger Naylor was Gary Burbank’s co-host for a few years when Doc Wolfe was off writing cookbooks. He also wrote extensively for area publications like Cincinnati Magazine, The Enquirer, CityBeat, and more. Through a serendipitous confluence of events, he was able to move to Arizona and fulfill his dream of living in and writing about the Grand Canyon State. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Jake Mecklonborg wrote the book, quite literally, on the ill-fated Cincinnati subway system and is an expert on the area’s highways. To that end he started a website called Cincinnati-Transit.net. He explains what happened to that website, and talks to us about the subway, Cincinnati’s freeway system, and the region’s highways as a whole. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

A long-time radio journalist, Bill Rinehart came to town originally to work at WLW, before joining WVXU a few years back. In addition to being a correspondent and the station’s afternoon newscaster, he produces a segment and podcast called OKI Wanna Know in which he looks into some of the questions folks have about people, places, and things in the Tristate. He talks with us about that project, the radio business, and more.. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Its roots go back to the mid-19th century with the founding of the General Protestant Orphan Home in Mt. Auburn. It moved to its current location in the mid-1940s and was renamed Beech Acres in honor of the plethora of Beech trees on the new property in Anderson Township. They got out of the orphan business in the 1980s and have since become more involved in foster care as well as being a resource for parents and educators, which makes up the bulk of their efforts today. Emily Scharfenberger and Corey Hatfield fill us in from soup to nuts. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

A comedian originally from St. Louis, Greg Warren started a career with P&G in Houston and then began doing stand-up there. He came to Cincinnati, still doing both, before finally deciding to do comedy full-time. He talks with us about his decision to leave a great paying job making good money, highlights from his comedy career, what he’s been up to during the pandemic , and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Comedian, game show host, TV reporter, TV presenter, kid show host--- you know him for loads of things! On this episode, Micheal Flannery talks about being a comedian during what we call the first comedy boom, becoming a popular kid show host, the return of his game show Know It Alls, and more. He also talks about Goodwill, and we get tips on how to find the best stuff there. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Brian Cobb is the chief innovation officer for the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. He was kind enough to join us to talk about the airport’s history, including how it wound up in Kentucky, the changes it has seen over the years and what the future holds especially in the wake of the global pandemic. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Jeffrey Jakucyk has a website called Cincinnati Traction History and it’s all about railroads, streetcars, and interurban lines. He talks to us about the start of railroads in the the Tristste, how steamboat interests reacted, the development of streetcars, interurban railroads, and more. Could Cincinnati have been Chicago instead of Chicago? We find out! Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

John Schutte is a founding member of the Rusty Griswolds, in fact he went to grade school with friend of the show, Gregg Martini. John is also the organist at Great American Ball Park. He talks about music, baseball, being in a super popular cover band, and about his job as a Cincinnati firefighter. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Chris Anderson is a science educator and communicator whose passion is educating people and kids how the world around us works. He has channeled that passion into a YouTube series called Science Around Cincy in which, as the title suggests he explores all things science in and around the Queen City. Chris talks to us about how the show came together, what his favorite science topics are, what kinds of science are around us in the Tristate, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

No, it’s not a defunct sports team, but actual bulldogs-- and famous ones: Harrison Ford the Bull Dog and Vince Cincy, along with Darin’s pooch, Nellie from the Nati. The three dog owners talk not only about raising bulldogs, but how Vince and Harrison have become famous on Instagram. We get some tips and advice than anyone can use on Insta, not just dog owners. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Tina Winkfield and Samantha Conover work for Price Hill Will, a nonprofit community development corporation serving the neighborhoods of East, West, and Lower Price Hill. They tell us all about the 3 areas that make up the neighborhood, a little bit of history of Price Hill, as well as what’s happening in the community today. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Joe Flickinger is a history teacher, author of several books on local history, and the vice-president of the Green Township Historical Association. Born and bred in the Western Hills, he talks to us about his home township as well as neighboring Colerain Township. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Entrepreneur and restaurateur Jeff Ruby joins us to discuss his storied life and career. We hear how a kid from New Jersey becomes a Reds fan and later winds up in the Queen City, pals and business partners with players from his favorite team. Jeff also tells us about how his high school football coach helped him turn his life around, the science of disco, celebrity tales, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Tim Perrino is the executive director of Cincinnati Landmark Productions. From 1990 to 2013, they performed on, and managed, the Showboat Majestic. He joins us to talk about growing up in Western Hills, a little about Elder football, and a lot about running a showboat. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Bobby Slattery owns and operates what can only be described as the 50 West empire along Wooster Pike just outside of Mariemont at the corner of Newtown Rd. He sits down with us and talks to us about his first job out of college with a cellphone company, starting 50 West, the world of craft beers, the expansion of the 50 West campus, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

MaryBeth Wilker owns Wilker Design right on Riverside Drive a.k.a Eastern Avenue in Columbia-Tusculum. She's also a member of the 3 East Business Association and talks to us about the communities that make up that group: Columbia-Tusculum, Linwood, and the East End. MaryBeth gives us a little history of the area, talks about some of the exciting places therein, and previews this fall’s Home-O-Rama. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

James Mainger is the Genealogy & Local History Reference Librarian, from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. He talks with us about the flu epidemic of 1918, the library's genealogy resources, and how you can use them to trace your roots, the oldest books in the library, changing technology, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Gary Burbank is a radio legend in Cincinnati and indeed nationwide, thanks to characters like Gilbert Gnarley and Earl Pitts, American. He joins us to talk about the time Elvis gave him a lift-- and for the first time, we get the complete, verified story. Gary also talks about "Sports or Consequences," including the time Bob Evans stopped by the studio, the same day a Penthouse pet showed up. We’ll also hear about Gary’s early days as a musician and why he chose to pursue radio, which included stops at WAKY in Louisville and CKLW in Detroit. Careful crossing that border. Shop our Gary Burbank Collection HERE. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Heather Johnson moved to Cincinnati from Iowa to work in advertising. In an effort to make friends, she dabbled in stand-up comedy before starting a food blog. Today she’s on the verge of doing that full-time, what with her blog getting hundreds of thousands of hits a month. She talks to us about the beta vs. VHS battle in the blogging world, Cincinnati chili vs. “other chili,” and her initial reaction to the former, reverse engineering dishes to create copycat recipes, the unique things she gets to do as a top food blogger, the best kind of steak to buy, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Can you believe it took us to Episode 119 to talk about the history of Cincinnati chili? We did have Roger David, CEO of Gold Star, on Episode 55, but now we get a detailed overview courtesy of Dann Woellert who wrote the book on Cincinnati chili; literally. The Authentic History of Cincinnati Chili, published in 2012. Also tells us about other food topics he’s written on, including, candy, and old restaurants. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Comedian-As many of you know, one of the owners of Cincy Shirts, Josh Sneed, gave up a career at P&G to pursue stand-up comedy. But he’s not the only person to do that. Indeed, there are a few others including Fairfield native Rajiv Satyal, who joins us via Skype from Los Angeles to discuss his journey from good corporate job to stand-up comic. He also talks about working with Dave Chapelle, combining his comedy and marketing backgrounds, embracing his Indian heritage while also maintaining a mainsstream comedy career AND there’s tea. A rather, intense, shall we say, run-in with another comic. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

The son of boxing legend Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor, and a Cincinnati native, Aaron Pryor Jr. joins the podcast to discuss his father’s storied career, including a little feature film talk. He also talks about his own experiences as a professional boxer, the state of the sport, and what it takes to excel in the ring. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

He sort of fell into acting while pursuing stand-up comedy, but after moving to Chicago, Cincinnati native Ron Ervin found steady work as a regular extra on the TV series Chicago Med. He has now left that series and soon will leave Chicago and head to New York to concentrate on stand-up. Ron talks about the viral video he made, “Don’t Talk S*** About Norwood,” working regularly on a TV series, refocusing on on stand-up, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Jim Sheets was the attorney for Sam the Chimp. Actually, he was hired by Sam’s owner, Kenny Harris, who also owned the Train Stop Inn and Cafe in what used to be called Foster. That's where Sam could be found occasionally hanging out with bar patrons. The bar is just east of Landen on the bike trail and today is called the Monkey Cafe. Kenny and Sam found themselves in some legal trouble brought on by the Humane Society and Jim represented them. Jim not only tells us all about that but about a famous athlete who hired him for a similar case, this one involving the ownership of tigers. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

97X Matt Sledge worked at WOXY, 97X from the early ‘90s until the station was sold in 2004. He stayed on for a year with the new owners before, eventually winding up at WNKU, where history pretty much repeated itself. Matt takes us through 97X’s history, remembers some of his talented coworkers, talks about working at WNKU, and discusses the state of radio and music today. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Comedian/actor Chip Chinery is a stand-up comedian and actor. You may know him more from the latter, but he started telling jokes on stage back in the ‘80s at the age of 16. He started touring a few years after graduating from Miami University up in Oxford. He wound up in Hollywood in the early 90s and has since been in tons of commercials, TV shows, and movies. In addition to comedy and acting, he’s adept at managing his money and shares his tips via a blog that’s separate from his website called Chip’s Money Tips. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and more. We also have apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Also, check out all our fundraising T-shirts. We’re helping our zoo, local hospitals, local restaurants and more during the COVID-19 crisis. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Gary Burbank Show Rob Ervin was a producer and cast member on the Gary Burbank Show. He also worked extensively at 97X and was one half of the popular Chris & Rob Show on WAIF. He is our first stay-at-home order guest. Rob talks about being stationed in South Korea as a kid barely out of high school, working in college radio during the heyday of that format, and, of course, his days at 97X and working on the Gary Burbank Show. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, Gary Burbank Show - and other great places you remember, as well as apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Comedians of Cincy Shirts As many of you know, Cincy Shirts was founded, and is run by, stand-up comedians, at least that’s the shorthand version. Josh Sneed, one of the owners is a touring headlining stand-up comedian, Darin Overholser was a stand-up comedian when they started the company, but he decided he’d rather concentrate on the business as well as his art. He’s actually a very talented painter. These days, a lot of comedians work for Cincy Shirts, and we thought it would be fun to play you some of our comedy. You’ll hear stand-up from Jon Holmes, Chris Weir, Billy DeVore, and, of course, Josh Sneed. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Support the show my donating via PayPal or Venmo: [email protected] Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, Gary Burbank Show - and other great places you remember, as well as apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Get social with us: Facebook: Cincy Shirts Official Facebook Page Twitter: Cincy Shirts Official Twitter Page Instagram: @CincyShirts Snapchat: @CincyShirts The Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.