The Columbus Chronicle

Madison Tracy is a central-Ohio native, Ohio State graduate, and a volunteer with Ohio 50501, they are one of the main groups that organizes and spreads awareness about protests in Ohio. In this episode we talk about what that all entails, what issues are facing Ohio and Columbus, common misconceptions about what they do, and more.  0:00: Intro 1:40: Idea to reality: How does a protest happen? 6:0...

Matt Ward is known for his viral Columbus real estate videos where he goes by @offbeatagent. He’s started to shift his platform towards activism. A comedian by nature, this is one of our most chaotic podcasts to date. But hey, we’re only at 11 right now. We talk about his story, CBus comedians to watch, the good and bad of Columbus, and much more.  Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podc...

Big Joe from the Northside is a video creator who has some pretty viral food reviews, highlighting different places to snag a bite to each in Columbus. He's a rapper, creator, and lover of community. In our episode we talked about everything from his concerns about Columbus to his favorite places to eat. (0:00) Big Joe intro (0:47) New found social media fame (3:50) Growing up, early years (6:41)...

Columbus wasn't always Ohio's capital. So how did it become the state's capital, why was it named after Christopher Columbus, and by who? We'll dig into all the details on this short history story on Columbus! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kul0gNbhTWQ⁠ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/10/14/columbus-ohio-how-oh-state-capital-city-name-history/75647023007/ Columbus, Ohio: H...

Chelsea Jones in the Director of Programs for the Reeb Center . The Reeb Center is a hub of community resources located on Columbus' Southside. They see first hand a lot of the issues facing Columbus first-hand. From drug addiction, to homelessness, and even free meals, they support the area however necessary. (0:00) Chelsea Intro (0:45) Founding of Reeb (2:53) Settlement house closing (3:45)...

Adam Benner is one of the founders of Land-Grant Brewing Company, a brewery that's nearly an acre in size, located in Franklinton. In this episode Adam shares the story of how Land-Grant came to be, talks about the story behind some of their beers, and his thoughts on the future of Columbus, Ohio. (0:00) Adam’s Intro (0:31) Favorite beer (1:03) Adam’s story Pre-Land Grant (5:42) Starting to brew b...

The Rooster is the blog and D.J. Byrnes is the mastermind behind it. The Rooster is a Columbus-based, Ohio-focused blog usually focusing on all things Ohio politics, but additionally talks about issues facing Ohio at large. D.J. does not hold back on his opinions. He's a former Ohio House candidate from Marion, and has broke multiple big stories, including the Urban Meyer lap dance piece. While D....

Alex Johnson's company, MIXT Solutions is a seven-time Central Ohio FAST 50 honoree, ranking #1 back in 2018. Alex also hosts the podcast Entrepreneur, Among Other Things. In this episode we talk about Ohio and Columbus business culture, what being an entrepreneur really means, and how he founded MIXT. He also chatted about what excites and concerns him when it comes to the future of Columbus and...

A history short about a monorail that was proposed in Columbus, Ohio in the 1980s, but never came to be. We're creating some shorter episodes that highlight the history of Columbus - and look how that history impacts today. Sources: https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/p16802coll28/id/223489 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqtVvwuNMYw https://www.columbusnavigator.com...

Cyrus Richardson is a filmmaker in Columbus, Ohio. He's made several movies and won multiple awards at film festivals. He's also the founder of 12 Stones Productions. In this episode we chat about what it's like being a filmmaker in Ohio, what resources exist in not just Columbus, but Ohio at large for filmmakers, and what he looks forward too in CBus in the coming years. (0:00) Cyrus' Intro (0:48...

Matt Barnes is a founder, creative, and creator and cultivator of community. He's passionate about creating meaningful third spaces in Columbus, and that shows with his founding of Leisure Club, a social club in Columbus' East Market. In this episode we talk about Columbus' identity, the arts, and much more.  Timestamps:  (0:00) Matt Intro (0:52)  Coming to Columbus (4:28) Favorite art medium (5:2...

For decades, Pastor Jerry Revish was one of the main faces of Columbus' local news channel, 10TV (WBNS). During his career he told many stories, interviewing every day people to President Barack Obama. He's traveled the world, always finding a local angel on news to bring back to the people of Columbus. Jerry left TV news shortly after 10TV was acquired by Tegna in 2019, up until then, it had rema...

Ben Zenitsky is the Media Specialist at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). It's not opinion, but fact that Ohio has some of the best library systems in terms of funding - due to a unique structure. Ben shares more on how libraries embed themselves in their communities, the role the library plays in helping with declining literacy rates, and more.  Timestamps:  0:00: Ben's Intro 1:18:...

Trent Smith is the executive director of the Franklinton Board of Trade. Franklinton is a very unique community, from the art scene, to the rapid development post-flood wall. Trent highlights the community's historic past and developing future while addressing where it's heading. Timestamps: 0:00: Trent's Intro 1:03: How Trent found Franklinton & joined Franklinton Board of Trade 7...

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