Feels Like Home

We're taking a departure from our regular format to deliver a quick announcement and it's one that puts you in the studio with us - for some fun. Check out the announcement - then send us an email at FeelsLikeHomePod@gmail.com if you'd like to play along. We're excited about this new idea - and welcome your feedback. The Davey Award winning  Feels Like Home Podcast is powered b...

It probably seems like we are featuring a lot of fellow podcasters lately and we are not apologizing. 😂 This week, we have Bailey and Ty from Cult Talk Net and their array of podcasts. Learn why 2022 was a banner year and how ‘23 might be even bigger. The Davey Award winning  Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon ,  Greater Things are Coming! Bringing fiber to the home service in Chillico...

One of Ross County’s best attributes is the myriad of outdoor activities you can enjoy here. Greenie’s Outdoors is a non-profit seeking to bring the outdoor community together and spotlight all we have to offer. Kazy Richmond is one of the organizers and founders of Greenie’s and he’s working to bring more attention to his organization. Listen to how it’s come together and what’s ahead for him and...

Sarah Petrus is all about destruction. Well, that's not accurate, we guess ... she is about creating a place where people can have a good time and maybe work off a little stress. WreckCreations, located on East 2nd  Street in Chillicothe. If you're not familiar, you should listen and find out about a hidden gem in downtown! She's a transplant who has found the First Capital truly Fe...

We're excited to bring you another interview with a brilliant, creative mind in our town. Daniel Griesheimer is a local product and actor who is currently preparing for the Dec. 18 local premiere of "How I Got Here" - a different type of apocalyptic  thriller movie shot in Chillicothe. We chat with Daniel about the movie, what it was like making one during a pandemic, and what else...

We are reaching back into our history today with a conversation with Mason Good. Mason is the pastor of the weeks-old New City Church in Chillicothe. He’s a long-time friend of both of us. He and his wife, Valerie, grew up in the area, but left for college with no intention of returning. The story of their re-emergence here is a great listen. His approach to church is refreshing!  The Davey Award...

One of our favorite things to do is to promote our fellow podcasters! And, if they're local, that's even better. If you're not familiar with Alana Beverly, you should be. She's the host of the Pour It Out podcast , a storytelling podcast with a spiritual lean. In its first season, Pour It Out is inspiring many and drawing attention to great stories inside our community - and be...

The Davey Award winning  Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon ,  Greater Things are Coming! Bringing fiber to the home service in Chillicothe, Circleville and more new cities coming soon! Call Horizon today to get the fastest, most reliable, and the only 100% fiber-optic Internet service in the area. As always, thanks for listening to Feels Like Home. Send us feedback at feelslikehomepod@...

We are back for Season 4! And we start things off with an interview with the Mayor of Chillicothe, Luke Feeney. But this is a different interview. We talk very little about the city or politics, but we air this in the middle of Mens Health Awareness Month . Find out why the mayor’s story is so important in this month and beyond. The Davey Award winning  Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizo...

Guess what? We are back! Season 4 will be underway next week, but we can’t wait until then to tell you some great news! Give it a listen and you’ll find out why FLH is now “the award-winning Feels Like Home podcast!”  Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon ,  Greater Things are Coming! Bringing fiber to the home service in Chillicothe, Circleville and more new cities coming soon! Call Horiz...

As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the area, Jesse Mitten's record store was closed - much like many other businesses. But from that experience, Mitten's Apollo Records has become stronger and stronger. He's added disc golf supplies and with his helpful disposition and great selection, the shop has become a downtown Chillicothe standout. Join us this week for a chat with Jesse ab...

Everyone knows Chris Scott. And, if you haven't met him, you probably know his booming voice, which has served as the narrator of many of an event in Ross County through the years. After a long career in sales, Chris latched on with Best Version Media and began producing Great Seal Living, a family-friendly magazine focused on Chillicothe and Ross County information. GSL was the fastest start...

Sam Quinones is no stranger to many in Ross County.  The " Dreamland " author spent time here while researching "The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic," ( buy it here ) which was released in 2016. The book stood as a clarion call to arms for communities across the country to deal with the impact of the crushing havoc opiates were wreaking in communities such as our to...

Things have come full circle for Erin Allsop. She's a Bainbridge native and graduated from Paint Valley before traveling to a few U.S. destinations before returning. Then, she and her family went abroad, serving a missionaries in Spain before returning a second time. Those experiences prepared her well for the work she's doing as the President and CEO of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South...

As the renaissance of downtown Chillicothe hit its stride, an organization was formed to keep the momentum going. The aptly-named Downtown Chillicothe has continued the upward trend - bringing amazing events and beautifying the downtown even more, while also helping to plan for even more to come. Tiffany Baldwin is the program manager of the organization and she joins us this week to talk about th...

Anthony Allen's enthusiasm is infectious. So is his love for Chillicothe, his home since 2009. Allen arrived in Ohio's First Capital and was immediately captivated by its people and how welcoming the community was to him. He's started Antoinette's Ice Cream , a local ice cream truck that not only provides cool, sweet treats to children of all ages, but gives back to the communi...

As our community continues to revitalize itself, it is more important than ever to look to the future. Fortunately, our leaders are doing just that - including Asti Powell, director of planning and development for the City of Chillicothe. Powell is part of a team that is spearheading a comprehensive city master plan that encompasses life in Ohio's First Capital. She's a native of SE Ohio...

Nostalgia fans, unite! We're back with another episode of Feels Like Home, Powered by Horizon and we've got the local leader in vintage video games and pinball (among other things) on the show today! Bryan Fields is the owner and operator of Chillicothe Antique Emporium , a vintage store in downtown Chillicothe. The Emporium is not only a great place to browse vintage clothing, decor, an...

Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon ,  Greater Things are Coming! Bringing fiber to the home service in Chillicothe, Circleville and more new cities coming soon! Call Horizon today to get the fastest, most reliable, and the only 100% fiber-optic Internet service in the area. As always, thanks for listening to Feels Like Home. Send us feedback at feelslikehomepod@gmail.com. Hit that subsc...

Our first-time three-time guest is Colin Rose, who has now appeared in each season. But there's good reason: His company is making great strides and is now called Objective Reality, Inc. What started as a way to help people have fun and capitalize on the growing virtual reality market has now blossomed into much more. We'll let Colin flesh out the details for you, but the result is somet...

If you are a military veteran or the loved one of someone who is, Dress Right Dress might not jump to your mind as a service that helps veterans. It's a fairly new concept in southern Ohio, but the impact of DRD is growing in the area. Founded by Jeremy Parkins (our guest for this episode) in 2015 and given non-profit status in 2019, Dress Right Dress exists to help service members and vetera...

One of the COVID closures that hurt the most was when the Danberry Cinemas announced they would close. With no first-run movies being shown for a while during the pandemic, the impact wasn't felt, but once movies began their comeback, a new entity arose to reopen the theatre and restore another Chillicothe opportunity for fun.   Josh and Cora Willett re-opened the cinemas to add to their two-...

Be advised, you are about to listen to one of our most enjoyable episodes yet. Dave and Heather Dratwa are the founders and owners of Southern Ohio Axe Throwing, a fun venue in downtown Chillicothe. But they've also grown that business to include a new SOAT location in Portsmouth and the purchase of Throw Nation in Dublin. Their story is a great and inspiring one for business owners. Mostly,...

If you'd like to get a conversation started, bring up how you feel about the media - locally, nationally, globally, or otherwise. This week, we have a guest, but it's more of a discussion about media and how we respond to it. We're very excited to have Matt Bruning, who spent decades in radio news, to join Mike, a veteran journalist, to discuss how recent events have unfolded, news...

For decades, Dave Shoemaker has been involved in the education of young people in the area. He's been a long-time teacher and coach and still volunteers his time to coach boys basketball in the area. But he's also the Ross County counterpart to Walter Mitty - someone who has been at major events and had amazing experiences. This week on Feels Like Home, we talk with Dave to hear some of...