Feels Like Home

In 2009, it was easy to spot the comedy scene in Chillicothe. There wasn’t one. Enter Lori Graves, although she wasn’t really a comedian yet. Twelve years later, she’s headlining events from Vegas all over Ohio and has established Chillicothe as a spot for comics to hit as they make a living. She’s also gotten a reputation as a person you contact when you know someone is in need. Listen and learn...

As Chillicothe's first locally based brewery and taproom in decades, Old Capital Brewing represents a dream come true for two local products, Seth Blewitt and Justin Park. Life-long friends who lived in different regions of the U.S., the story of their reunion in Ross County is a great one. And, they brought BEER ... Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon ,  Greater Things are Coming!...

So, we started recording for Season 2 ... then some things happened. Check out this quick recap of what happened and how it delayed our return, but some good things emerged from all of it. AND WE ARE SO HAPPY TO BE BACK! Episodes will ramp up quickly, so stay in touch! Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon ,  Greater Things are Coming! Bringing fiber to the home service in Chillicothe, Cir...

By way of Bucyrus and Columbus, Trent Fannin's rost Coffee is a Chillicothe favorite of visitors and locals alike. But that's not where the story ends. His vision has helped to birth The Fort Collective, which not only hosts rost, but three other shops and a co-work space. But he's also a husband, father, son, and 'visionary,' but NOT the CEO of his company. Listen and fin...

Before we reach Episode 20, Mike and Marty take a little time to thank the listeners and update you on the the future of Feels Like Home. Learn why giving us gifts makes us very loyal to you as a guest. LOL Most of all, we're incredibly grateful to bring a great message each and every week to you through Feels Like Home. As always, thanks for listening to Feels Like Home. Send us feedback at...

* and Chris Mash, Cameraman Doug, and our first return guest, Micah Shanks. He's the most hated man in Chillicothe - if you believe the bumper stickers. But, in reality, AJ Good is a YouTube sensation. His two channels - The House of Masks and The Good Life - have more than 120K subscribers and are fully monetized. And, he's passionate about Chillicothe and Ross County. This is a listen...

You know that feeling that many visitors get when they spend a little time in Chillicothe? Mike knows that feeling and that's why this week's episode, featuring Jade and Marshall Berry, is so special. Just a few years ago, Jade visited Chillicothe to support one of our past guests , Shauna Shanks, as she released her book. But something happened when Jade visited our town - she felt comp...

When most people think of Virtual Reality, they think of gaming headsets that put you into the game. That's true, but it's a billion dollar business and, tucked into a Bridge Street shopping center in Chillicothe, is Objective Reality Games . Colin and Sara Rose are the owners of the business, which has now grown into Objective Reality Studio - set to release its first VR video game in a...

Books have long been a part of the story for Chelsea Bruning -  owner/operator of Wheatberry Books in downtown Chillicothe along with her husband, Matt. An avid reader at an early age, Chelsea already had a family and a great career when the opportunity to fulfill a long-time dream came around. Chelsea's passion to create a community hub that starts conversations and brings people together co...

If you went to college, you probably remember sitting around with friends and talking about doing something great in the future. For Dan Oney, most of those conversations centered around a common hobby he and his buddies shared - making beef jerky. Oney never thought about that hobby becoming a business, until he was faced with leaving a career he thought he'd be in for years and years. From...

Everyone should have a business partner whose strengths are in areas where you need to improve. Luckily for Sarah Myers and Shauna Shanks, partners in High Five Cakes Bakery and Teahouse , they have such a business relationship. Sarah is a Food Network champion cake maker and Shauna is an author and baker and both are wives and moms, too. The story of coming together to create a powerhouse small b...

If you are a disc golf enthusiast, you might know a little about Project Bad Apple through their work to bring a course to Yoctangee Park in downtown Chillicothe. But behind the course is a passion for helping young people connect with nature and help them further navigate a complicated world. Two men who see the struggles day to day  are Deke Deacon (who works in the recovery field) and Micah Sha...

We're doing a grand experiment this week - the inaugural Top 5 list. We're revealing the top five podcasts we listen to and are influenced by. And, we also admit our first list contains a big lie, so listen and call us out on our Facebook and Twitter pages. For links and information about our first Top Five Podcasts, check out our list . Make your own suggestions, or send us your top fiv...

After attending and participating in road rallies around the US, two local men - Jeremiah Johnson and Brent Short - decided to bring rally racing to Southern Ohio. The story is amazing and their event, Southern Ohio Forest Rally, is one of the most popular events on the circuit- both for fans and participants. Why? You’ll have to listen to find out. The Feels Like Home theme song is provided by ou...

We just dive right into the deep end this week with Emily Gerber-Poe, a third generation business owner and visionary who has taken her grandfather and father's company and reinvented it in her image and style. She's a tremendously gifted person, one molded by a family who has invested in each other and the community. It is a DO NOT MISS kind of conversation.  Join our conversation on ou...

For nearly three decades, the Chillicothe Paints have been a great way for families to take in America's Favorite Pastime as a night out in which children can play, parents can relax, and the area can root for the home team. For nearly all those years, Zane Trace graduate Bryan Wickline has been an integral part of the experience - first as an intern, then as general manager, and now the mana...

Rather than have a guest this week, we're talking about success and celebrating small wins, even as you try to better yourself, your vocation, your community, your health, or anything you're trying to improve. It's OK to celebrate small successes on our way to the bigger goal.  Give it a listen and join the conversation about this topic on our Facebook and Twitter page. Feels Like H...

Perseverance. It’s a hallmark of Wes Molebash’s great story. He’s a cartoonist who got his start with a cartoon in his local high school paper and then the local newspaper. He’s never stopped trying new things and will be the biggest critic of his own work. But he’s worked hard and improved and now has exciting things on the horizon.  We know you’ll love this discussion with Wes, Marty, and Mike. ...

Dr. John Gabis is not only a health care giant in our community, but someone who holds Ross County near and dear to his heart. He’s been at the forefront of our fight against addiction and while he’s still working on that challenge, he has a new challenge to help the community. Listen for more about his work past and present.  We hope you enjoy! Join our conversation on our Facebook and Twitter pa...

We're still new in this relationship. No, not Mike and Marty, but this podcast and you.  So, we thought we'd explore the hosts of this podcast, what makes them tick and their favorite movies? It is a casual conversation about who Mike and Marty are, where they are in their lives and fill in some of the backstory on "Feels Like Home."  We hope you enjoy! Join our conversation on...

There are people who transcend age with their achievements. Matthew Benson, CEO of eFuse - a web and mobile app that bills itself "LinkedIn for gamers - is one of those people. He's a Chillicothe native, a former venture capitalist, and has been named to several "under 30" top lists in business. Mike & Marty sit down with Matthew, who is a Chillicothe guy at heart, to talk...

Mike and Marty discuss community as a calling. They share insights on having a desire to serve the community with no expectations. Chillicothe and Ross County's opportunity and success ultimately depend on people being called to the greater good.  Join our conversation on our Facebook and Twitter page. Feels Like Home theme song is provided by our great friend Cory Breth.  Check out his music...

Mike and Marty meet up with Dave Huggins, the Race Director for the Buck Fifty. The Buck Fifty is a 150 mile team relay race through out Ross County that supports the local chapter of  Drug Free Clubs of America. This race funds drug testing in the schools of Ross County, Ohio. Dave shares his heart for students and why the Buck Fifty is so important.  Dave has a podcast that he hosts with Chris S...

Mike and Marty jump into this episode talking about why Marty wanted to start a podcast. They discuss potential topics, passions and stories from their friendship and community.  They talk about the pandemic and discover the deeper impact on our lives than we might think. "Conversations are real, meaningful and helpful for other people." - Mike Throne Join our conversation on our Faceboo...