The Cincy Shirts Podcast

She’s a gal from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who got interested in weather at a young age. Catherine Bodak talks to us about how she’s embraced the Queen City, doing more non-weather related reports for Fox 19, what it really means when there’s a 50 percent chance of rain, 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, 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.

Master Provisions Guy Domec - It’s a non-profit that helps groups in need in other countries by connecting them with the resources they need. That could be anything from clothing to construction materials and everything in between. Guy Domec is the operations manager for Master Provisions and he tells us how it all got started, how they keep the various projects they are working on organized, the skill set involved in expertly packing a shipping container, how they get it overseas and to its final destination, why you can’t wear shorts in Honduras, 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, Gary Burnank 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.

Graphic Designer - Tommy is one of the city’s top graphic designers, and when you hear his voice you’ll immediately realize he’s not from around these parts. He sat down with us and talked about the culture shock of moving to the U.S. from the U.K. when he was in grade school, working on design elements for the Bunbury and Belleweater music festivals, taking the leap out of the ad agency world and into working for himself, why everyone is mad at the font comic sans, 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, Gary Burnank 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.

Amanda Kranias - It’s a bookstore, a literacy project, and a Cincinnati institution. Located in the Oakley section of town, The Blue Manatee has been a favorite spot for book lovers from all over the Tristate for ages. Amanda Kranias tells us how she came to be a co-owner of the shop, what unrelated field she was in before and why she left it, why and how the store operates as a non-profit, 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, Gary Burnank 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.

Reds play-by-play He's the Reds new, full-time play-by-play radio announcer, taking the reins from the legendary Marty Brennaman. Tommy Thrall tells us what his favorite part of the game is, how he felt when his hometown team won the Super Bowl, how he once said something during a game to see if anyone was paying attention, and how he reacted when it became official that he was indeed the Reds new play-by-play announcer. 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 Burnank 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.

Entrepreneur - Along with his wife, Jacob Trevino, founded Gorilla Cinema. They’ve also opened several, permanent, themed bars including the Overlook Lodge, Tokyo Kitty, the Golden Sparrow, Lucky’s Prime Steakhouse, and more. Jacob joins us in the Hyde Park studio to discuss taking risks, swinging big, responding to haters, creating pop-up bars like the Pan Am lounge, 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, Gary Burnank 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.

Dani McClain Journalist and author Dani McClain grew up in Camp Dennison and attended Indian Hill High School before heading off to college in New York City. NEW YORK CITY? She talks about how she found her way into print journalism and what it was like to start a career in a profession that was about to undergo some major changes. She also talks about becoming an author, as well as being the Cincinnati Public Libraries writer in residence, what that entails, and much 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, Gary Burnank 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.

Jeremy & Jennifer Embry. There’s more to aquariums than meets the eye it turns out. Darin can attest to that as he’s deep in to the hobby, as it were. Oddly, he’s not a client of Jeremy and Jennifer Embry, who help people set up and maintain aquariums large and small through their business Aquarium Artisans. They tell us about how they installed an aquarium in someone’s shower, the new trend in aquariums that doesn’t involve animals, what it takes to have a shark tank in your house, 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, Gary Burnank 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.

Cincinnati Zoo Colleen and Andie are cat ambassador trainers and they take care of Kris, the baby cheetah. They are helped by Remus, a rescue dog who is now Kris’ friend. We find out how a cute little puppy comes to get along with a young cheetah, the status of cheetahs in the wild, what the fastest animal in the world is--- the cheetah is second, 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, Gary Burnank 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.

More clips and fun! It’s the second half of our 2019 retrospective AND our 100th episode. Listen, laugh, and reminisce, then go back and check those episodes out (or re-listen as the case may be). So many great guests in 2019 and more to come in 2020 --- enjoy! 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 Burnank 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.

Part One We’ve gone through all the episodes from 2019 and picked out some choice nuggets from each. 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 in 2019--- enjoy! 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 Burnank 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.

Cincy Pro Basketball --- You may know Kevin Aldridge for his journalistic exploits here in Southwest Ohio, including his work for the Dayton Daily News as well as his current gig at the Cincinnati Enquirer. However, Kevin is also part of the Ohio Kings’ ownership group. The Kings play in the American Basketball Association (ABA), a double A circuit akin to the ECHL in hockey in which the Cyclones play. Kevin tells us how about he and his partners decided to start a pro basketball team, what the new ABA is about and its unique structure and rules, why they chose the nickname, and much 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, Gary Burnank 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.

Illustrator --- Loren Long is known for illustrating children’s books by the likes of Barack Obama, Madonna, and more. He’s also written, as well as illustrated, his own series of children's books about a tractor named Otis. We find out how he got those high-profile gigs, where Otis came from, and what TV show character inspired the name, plus 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, Gary Burnank 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: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

PR Pro/Reporter/Anchor--- Regina is probably best known for her time at Cincinnati’s Fox 19 as part of their news team. She tells us how a girl from Detroit, who loved radio, wound up being a TV reporter and eventually an anchor, what it’s like to come to a big market as part of a brand new news operation, some of the more memorable, and sometimes controversial, stories she covered, and why she decided to leave the news business and start her own business. 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 Burnank 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.

Luckman Coffee Zack Snyder owns the Luckman Coffee location right there near the Beechmont Levy in Anderson Township. We learn all about coffee, including the fact that there are really only two kinds of coffee beans in the world. The difference beyond that? Zack tells us. We also find out if there really is a coffee shortage coming, how to brew the best coffee, and more. THEN, Zack casually mentions that he was in a massive tribute band back in the ‘90s! 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 Burnank 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.

Gary Burbank Show - He was Gary Burbank’s longtime sidekick and co-host, save for the year he took off to promote his first cookbook. Now Doc Wolfe steps into the backroom of our Hyde Park store to tell us behind the scenes stories about Gilbert Gnarley, Earl Pitts, and how the latter saved Jerry Springer’s life, Bob Trumpy: bat wranggler, and there’s tea on some famous folks who stopped by the 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 Burnank 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.

Bob Genheimer is the Curator of Archaeology at the Cincinnati Museum Center. He steps into the backroom of our Hyde Park store to discuss the native peoples who occupied these lands prior to the arrival of Europeans. We here about the Ft. Ancient people, the Hopewell, Serpent Mound, and how ancient artifacts and remains are being given back to those group's decadents. 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 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.

Radio personality Eddie Fingers has been on the air in Cincinnati most famously as part of WEBN’s Dawn Patrol and more recently hosting afternoon drive 700 WLW. He talks with us about the craziness of the Dawn Patrol, hi-jacking another station’s promotion, and the switch to the AM dial with a new co-host--- there’s tea. 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 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.

Elizabeth Pierce, President and CEO of The Cincinnati Museum Center steps into the back room of our Hyde Park store. The Museum Center, of course, is in one of the most iconic buildings in the city. We learn about the building’s previous life as one of America’s busiest train stations, how its design influenced modern airports, how three museums came together under its half-domed roof, and the story behind how the building inspired the Hall of Justice from Super Friends. 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 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.

Jason Vaughn, CEO of Frisch’s Big Boy talks about all kinds of neat stuff. We learn that the Big Boy sandwich pre-dates the Big Mac, and that Frisch’s was doing Pumpkin WAY before it was cool. We also learn about what the chain is up to these days including a foray into the gaming world and how they balance tradition with new food offerings and technology. 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 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.

Christian comedy, being a meme, and a probation officer. Zach is a Christian comedian, but it’s not what you might think. It’s kind of like U2 is a Christain rock band. He’s a comedian that just happens to love the baby Jesus. He’s also a probation officer, AND we accidentally turned him into meme with one of our FC Cincinnati shirts back in the spring. 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 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.

Tim Jeckering, Vice President of the Northside Business Association ventures to Hyde Park to tell us all about his neighborhood. Tim tells us about moving to Northside in the 80s and falling in love with it, why it’s become one of Cincinnati’s hottest neighborhoods, and how they keep it that way. 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 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: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Laser Measurement Jason Kleinhenz and Matt Martin from Exact Metrology discuss laser measurement. We find out all kinds of cool stuff, like how Jason was part of a team sent into the Peruvian jungle to measure an ancient, mysterious monolith, how laser measuring tools are used in crime scene investigations, we dive into the world of 3D printing, and find out what the most unusual thing he’s ever heard of being measured with lasers. 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 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.

Cincinnati Cyclones Everett Fitzhugh loves hockey. The voice of the Cincinnati Cyclones talks about the team, minor league hockey in general, the arena situation, one day bringing an NHL team to town, and much 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 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.

Cincinnati Library Nate Pelley of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County joins us in Hyde Park. We find out all kinds of stuff about the library. Did you know you can make everything from buttons and banners, to podcasts there? We also find out to get free MP3s, what the library does with your data, what the most stolen book is, 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 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: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Toy Collecting-Star Wars Sean Lehmkuhl is called a “toy hoarder” by his wife. That’s because he, and his brother Ryan, has one of the most expansive collections of, mostly, Star Wars toys in the world. They’ve been featured in local news stories as well as the Netflix series The Toys That Made Us. Sean sits down with us to discuss why Star Wars toys are so sought after, why their value varies widely, how he and his brother started collecting, and what the worst collectible toy ever was. 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 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.

NASA and CPS - She is the former Press Secretary and Senior Advisor for NASA and is currently the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at Cincinnati Public Schools. Lauren Worley talks to us about working for the space agency, the possibility of colonizing Mars, Kristin Wiig portraying a fictionalized version of her in the film the Martian, working with Bono, how they decide whether or not to call off school when it snows, 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 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.

Alex Leeds - He’s a comedian from Cincinnati who creates drawings of famouses, then sends them to other famouses to sign. Alex Leeds posts his creations on Instagram and over the years, he’s netted quite a few signatures, some from folks who don’t normally sign autographs. There’s even talk of a book. Alex is also an animator and the host of a podcast on which he taste tests Baconator burgers from Wendy’s. 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 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.

Pat Sheeran - Brew Ha Ha is the largest beer and comedy festival in the country and a Cincinnati tradition. It just completed its 13th year. The festival's founder, Pat Sheeran, joins us to talk about which headliner went missing minutes before he was to go on and another headliner that loved Brew Ha Ha so much, he put a disguise on and performed on a smaller stage the next day. We only had Pat for about 45 minutes, SO, as a bonus, you’re going to hear from a few of the comics that performed at this year’s fest, including our very own Billy DeVore as well as Jay Armstrong, Brian Million, and Josh’s former co-host on the Detention podcast, Mark Chalifoux. 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 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: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Ben Fry and Mike Hines - If you like your HGTV and that sort of thing, you’re going to love this episode. We cover everything from building environmentally-friendly, or LEED-certified homes and renovating old versus building new to why neighborhoods are designed they way are, and who gets to name the streets. 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 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.

Former UC/NFL QB - Former star quarterback for the University of Cincinnati Tony Pike joins us. He talks to us about his career at UC, buying his new NFL teammates an expensive dinner as a rookie, Brian Kelly, the Sugar Bowl, 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 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.

Ronny Salerno - Last year, he joined us to talk about the Cincinnati Comets soccer team from the ‘70s, as well as abandoned stuff. This time, it’s all about the abandoned stuff with Ronny Salerno. Malls, theme parks, the ghost ship in Indiana that was in a Madonna video, and more. Ronny's blog is Queen City Discovery. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Corey Ward - A Cincinnati original, Tom & Chee was foundunded by Corey Ward and his business partner Trew Quackenbush. Corey joins us to talk about the anatomy of that famous grilled cheese donut, appearing on Shark Tank, as well as Food Network and Travel Channel, and we learn about the pitfalls of the franchising model. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Sculptor - You’re very familiar with his work if you’ve driven on I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton, been outside of the Reds ball park, or visited the Baseball Hall of Fame. Tom Tsuchiya sits down with us to discuss how he creates his incredible sculptures, how he became the Baseball Hall of Fame's official sculptor, the story behind “Hug Me” Jesus, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Cowan’s Auctions - You know Wes as one of the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow as well as History Detectives on PBS. We talk about archeology, the area’s native peoples, the world of antiques and collectibles, and how the Cowan’s rose to national prominence. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, and other great places you remember, as well as apparel for Fiona the Hippo, FC Cincinnati, and baseball. Support the show and by sending a donation via PayPal or Venmo. 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.

CityBeat Music Editor - Longtime CityBeat music editor (and now managing editor) joins us. Mike talks about interviewing folks like Iggy Pop and Billy, seeing artists past their prime, and the time he offended one of his heroes. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Broadcasting legend - DJ, weatherman, talk show host--- you know Pat Barry from multiple radio and TV gigs over the years, and he has SO many great stories. Pat talks 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 rock and now a country DJ, as well as weathermen yesterday and today. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Michael Anderson - He grew up in Columbus rooting for the Reds, and in particular, Johnny Bench. We find out how Michael landed the job, what it’s like to work with his boyhood hero, and just what a PR director for a major league baseball team does. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

JF Flechet - He came to the U.S. to work in marketing, but somewhere along the way, Jean-Francois Flechet got into the waffle business. We find out about repossessing waffle irons, selling his delicious treats at the Coachella music festival, and what makes Belgian waffles taste so good. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Q102 Personalities - She does the traffic reports, he hosts, along with Natalie, the afternoon drive time show, on Q102. We learn how Toria and Jon Jon got into radio and wound up at Q102, how music is selected for airplay, it is locally programmed, Toria gives us the lowdown on traffic reports, and we also find out how they fell in love... Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

FCC play-by-play - Since he was a kid, Tom Gelehrter wanted to do play-by-play. He even went to summer camp for it when he was 12 years old. We find out who influenced him, the twists and turns that brought him to where he is today, the rise of soccer in the U.S., why he was pulled from a game by ESPN, and more. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Charley Frank - The Reds Community Fund is one of the most important parts of the Cincinnati Reds organization. Charley Frank gives us the details about what the Fund does, how it and the club has changed over the years, why it’s so important, as well as how he went from working for the Minnesota Timberwolves to leading this the Reds Community Fund. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Chris Breeden - Arnold’s is the oldest bar in Cincinnati, one of the oldest in the U.S. but not the oldest in Ohio. We find out how it all started, the Tarbell years, and how Chris’ mum became the owner. We’ll also talk about some of the TV shows and movies that have filmed and/or taken inspiration from this iconic establishment. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Ricky Henry - Our head designer and video producer, Rick Henry, talks about retro video games and the retro gaming celebration he and his wife have put together. We talk a lot about video games going all the way back to Pong. We find out about the gaming crash of the ‘80s, the revival in the ‘90s, and how Ricky designed Cincy Shirts’ very own Loveland Froggerman game for our Loveland store. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Bill Whitlow - Lexington, Kentucky native Bill Whitlow wound up in Covington after stops in Indianapolis and Louisville. The former law student discovered long ago he’d rather be behind a bar, then studying for the bar. Today, he, along with his wife Morgan, is the owner of Rich’s Proper Food and Drink in Covington. We find out how you start a restaurant from scratch, what inspires the latest drink trends, and how Whitlow’s former employers handled a potentially negative viral video. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Pres. Mike Slaughter - U.S. Playing Card was founded in 1867 and today is headed by a man who grew up across the street from the company’s facilities in Norwood. The operation has since moved to Erlanger, but they still make everything here in the Tristate. Michael Slaughter tells us about the famous incident he saw in Las Vegas, the history of playing cards, as well as the company’s, why there are so many different kinds of playing cards, and the origin of the famous Iraq War Most-Wanted deck. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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: @CincyShirtsThe Cincy Shirts Podcast theme is “Cincinnati” by Big Nothing who are actually from Philadelphia.

Author and director - Some know e.E. Charlton-Trujillo as a director of films and the occasional TV commercial. Most probably know her as a best-selling author. We talk about how a gal from a small, very rural town in Texas, wound up in Cincinnati. She talks about her passion for the Queen City, how she’s giving back, and her opinion, as a Texan, of Cincinnati chili. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Legendary Radio - Not only did Jim Scott start the day for generations of Tristaters, he was also a part owner of Cincinnati’s first professional outdoor soccer team, the Cincinnati Comets who played in the American Soccer League. He was also commissioner of that league for a while. Jim also tells us why the Tristate became so special to him, why he left Cincinnati, only to return, and about moving Gary Burbank’s pillow. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Experience marketing - Josh Heuser got the party started in college. Literally. He worked his way through NKU renting out area bars and clubs on an off day and filling them with the young people. Then he opened his own bars. In 2009, he started AGAR, an agency that helps create “experiences” around brands. He also helped develop Luminosity and Blink. Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.

Rusty Griswolds - Gregg Martini was in the band Free Range back in the '80s. They later became Birdhouse, in the '90s. He also co-founded the Rusty Griswolds. He's currently in the '70s cover outfit Gee, Your Band Smells Terrific. Gregg sits down with us in the back of the Hyde Park store to discuss music, marketing, what it’s like to live in a church, run around a big Hollywood studio, and the deal with bock beer Be sure to listen for the special promo code for 20% off near the end of the episode. Find great Cincinnati vintage T-shirts, including defunct teams, stores, 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.