Won't You Be Our Neighbor

Former Olympic silver medalist and OhioHealth emergency physician Dr. Abigail McGrath joins Steve Schoeny and Darren Shulman to discuss her experience competing for Team USA, her transition from elite athletics to emergency medicine and what brought her and her family back to Upper Arlington. Tune in for a conversation about pursuing big goals, finding new purpose and what makes Upper Arlington fe...

Some may call the County Auditor’s Office the “junk drawer” of elected offices, but there’s much more to the job than propertyvaluations. On the latest episode of Won't You Be Our Neighbor, City Manager Steve Schoeny and City Attorney Darren Shulman sit down with Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano for a candid conversation covering everything from dog licenses and the surprising variety...

A family conversation, a few childhood stories and an MC Hammer concert make for a fun episode of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor. City Attorney Darren Shulman and City Manager Steve Schoeny welcome Darren’s younger brother, Jeff Shulman, to the conversation. Joining virtually from Washington, Jeff shares memories from growing up with Darren, including some entertaining stories from their childhood, and...

As a new school year begins, Upper Arlington Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Hunt joins Steve Schoeny and Darren Shulman to discuss how the district prepared for students' return, the community-driven Master Facilities Planning process and the combined bond issue and operating levy on the November ballot. Tune in for an inside look at what's ahead for Upper Arlington Schools and the communi...

At 14 years old, Heidi Munc discovered the power of local government while knocking on doors to help pass a school levy. That first experience sparked a lifelong passion for service and community impact. Now, serving as the Vice President of Upper Arlington City Council, Heidi shares her journey into public service, her love of astrophotography, travel adventures and what keeps her looking toward...

What do National Lampoon's Vacation, Coal Miner's Daughter and Upper Arlington have in common? Actress Beverly D'Angelo. In this podcast episode of Won't You Be Our Neighbor, hosts Steve Schoeny and Darren Shulman welcome acclaimed actress Beverly D'Angelo and her brother, Tony D'Angelo, for a conversation about growing up in Upper Arlington and their family's deep root...

In this episode of  Won’t You Be Our Neighbor , hosts Steve Schoeny and Darren Shulman welcome Upper Arlington Police Chief Keith Hall for a conversation highlighting his long and distinguished career in law enforcement and his leadership of the Upper Arlington Police Division. Chief Hall reflects on his decades of public service, the evolution of policing throughout his career and what continues...

As Darren is on suspension from the podcast, the Real Deal Thiel is on to co-host with Steve for this episode of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor . Jackie and Steve welcome on Allison Russo who is running for Secretary of State and a UA resident. The trio talk over Russo’s 30 years of public health experience, growing up in Mississippi, and the importance of not turning left on closed roads.

On this episode of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor , Steve and Darren welcome guest Aaron Domini, Director of PLACE at OHM and lead consultant for the upcoming Master Plan. Listen in as they talk about the King of segues, the purpose of a Master Plan, and Darren's punishment for tardiness.

It’s Season 5 of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor and Steveand Darren are joined by very special guest, Dr. Jason Sayat. Jason is the Community Relations Committee Chair and OBGYN who lives and practices in Upper Arlington. With a unique perspective on Upper Arlington, Jason talks with our co-hostsabout everything from Dave Matthews covers to who is willing to save Darren in a fire (spoiler – NOT Darren’...

Ring the alarm – there’s big news about the pod this week. Steve and Darren welcome special guest, none other than, Mayor Andrew Ginther! Join in as they talk about Mayor familial term limits, the massive impact of local government, and can you really ever be cool to a 15-year-old?

Listen in as City Manager Steve Schoeny and City Attorney Darren Shulman chat with Catherine “Cathy” Strauss - Ice Miller’s Office Managing Partner, Board of Directors member, and proud Upper Arlington resident. They cover everything from who’s most accomplished in Eminem choreography, to early support for the Bob Crane Community Center, and why we’re currently living in UA’s golden years.

Co-hosts Darren and Steve welcome in lifetime UA residentand councilman Jim Lynch to the pod this week. Take a listen as the three talk over the "Bless Your Heart" differential, Salt Lake Comic-Con celebrity run-ins, and what Jim is most proud of in serving Upper Arlington.

This week on the pod, Darren and Steve meet up with Principal, Board Member, and President of Thrive Companies, Mark Wagenbrenner. Follow along as the three talk in-depth about canoe vending machines, new real estate development projects, and margarine lagoons.

Guest and Principal of Illuminology, Orie Kristel, Ph. D, joins Steve and Darren to talk in-depth about Upper Arlington's Community Survey. Listen in as the trio talks about how Kristel and his team find a crystal clear method to analyzing feedback and the soup that makes UA. Check out the survey here .

Associate Principal Kyle May of MKSK joins co-hosts Steve and Darren on the Won’t You Be Our Neighbor podcast to talk about Envision Henderson, city planning in Upper Arlington, and his love for the British rock band Oasis.

Upper Arlington Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Hunt joins co-hosts Steve and Darren to talk all things education! We cover the district’s new 5-year strategic plan, updates to the middle schools, and what families can expect heading into the 2026 school year. And do school administrators actually get a summer break? Wehad to ask.

On this week’s episode of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor, retiredUA City Manager Ginny Barney visits to talk with Steve and Darren about the mysterious fourth mic, Ginny’s historical moves in Upper Arlington and Steve’s side gig.

Join official co-hosts Darren and Steve as they interview Iterhic Wealth Advisors Founder Matt and Marketing Director Meghan Terwilliger - who are both college basketball pros. Listen in as the four discuss the many ways to pronounce Terwilliger and the statute of limitations on ice cream cake.

Steve and Darren welcome on Tanny Crane and Tim Miller to celebrate the opening of the Bob Crane Community Center. Take a listen as the group talks over the Crane family legacy and the magic of Velveeta.

Steve and Darren open the doors to the Bob Crane Community Center for a tour and interview with Ohio State University's Athletics Director and Upper Arlington Resident, Ross Bjork. Listen in as the three talk about the Buckeye community, Steve's transferrable skills and find out - IS Ross related to Björk?

Longtime Upper Arlington resident and co-founder of The Daimler Group, Inc., Bob White Senior joins the dynamic duo to chat on luxury cars, the origins of The Daimler Group, Inc., and if sports cars really need air conditioning.

Listen in as Steve and Darren welcome High Yield Corporate Bond Analyst and three time Paralympian, Blake Haxton. The three chat over the Gollum of pickleball, what it’s like to become a Paralympian and Blake’s inspiring story.

After a long hiatus, co-hosts Darren and Steve are back! This week Katy Oberle, licensed marriage and family therapist, UA resident and spiritual programmer, joins in as we talk over mindfulness, computer gremlins and the many ways to bathe. Want to learn more about Katy and her programs? Visit katyoberlecreative.com or check out the 2025 Spring and Summer Activity Guide, now headed to households...

Listen in as Darren and Steve talk with multiple marathon winner and UA Chiropractor, Christina Murphy, about scooters, how many miles she runs every week, and the benefits of visiting your local chiropractor.