Hot Take From the Kitchen

Matt Duthler drops by The Kitchen to sit down with us and talk about his role with Northland Area Federal Credit Union and how he and his family arrived in Alpena.  Matt is a strong advocate of the arts and his wife is a teacher and are both heavily involved in the Alpena community.   Matt also brought the best bag of goodies to the pod.  If you listen to the pod and find the trivia...

We have a beautiful episode for you guys this week:  two close friends, Jesse Osmer & Mary Eagan drop by The Kitchen to talk about how two people in today's world can have opposing political viewpoints and still be great friends.  We talk about some of the issues that we are facing not just in today's world but the State and Local levels, and how while they both at times see things d...

The Mindset Mavens (Betsy Young & Sarah Morrison) stop sit down with us at the Hippie Dome and we learn all about how these two girls landed in Alpena and banded together.  After we learn what brought them together we learn about the business they launched during the pandemic and what all inspired them to create "Run Your Day".  After we dig into that we round out the episode with ou...

Nick stops by The Kitchen so we can learn about one of Alpena's most active community members.  We learn a bit about Nick's background and then how he became the CEO of Wolverine State Credit Union.  We talk a bit about the corona virus and how it has impacted him and his employees, and how the landscape has changed and we round it out with a Top 5 Dive Bars in Alpena.   It's a grea...

You know an episode is good when you have a technical difficulty and have to rerecord a few segments and they are just as good--if not better than the first takes.   We sit down with Aaron Buza, owner of Downtown Scoops, and learn the path that led him to owning one of our favorite stores in Downtown Alpena! We talk about how the Coronavirus has impacted him and how they have done an amazing...

Our first episode back in The Kitchen in a long time, but well over due.  Eric Ferguson, Financial Advisor from Edward Jones in Alpena swings by and talks about what brought him to Alpena.  We talk about our time at Northwood University and the unique experiences we both had and then round it all our with our Top 5 Things To Do in Northeast Michigan.  It's a great episode with a gre...

It's been a minute but we are finally able to sit down across each at a table and discuss the world.  We still kept the distance smart by meeting outside at The Hungry Hippie while we had some Scoops, so pardon the wind and road noise.  We discuss what we think about Covid so far and how it has impacted our lives professionally.  Then we both care about the Black Lives Movement and...

If you guys at all are feeling like we have the past few weeks, then this pod is just what you all need.   We took a walk down memory lane with on of Bayview's Finest Eric Muszynski.  To many people however he is known in the area as a teacher in Hillman, Hillman's Athletic Director and of course their Boy's Basketball Coach.  We talk about what it's like battling Covid-19 in a rura...

What is this?!?!?!?!  Two episodes in one week?!?!?!?!?!  You know it!!!!!!  We don't have a whole lot going on in our lives with the Shutdown going on, so we are recording episodes (not together, but over the phone).  We bring the Mayor, Matt Waligora, back on to catch us up on the changes that have taken place with the city since his last appearance and what steps and actions...

Hey everybody, we are back with a brand-new episode during these crazy times!!!!!  It is just Steve and Bradley coming at you to talk about how Covid-19 had affected us these past couple weeks.  The guys open up and become vulnerable (which is nothing new).  We know these are trying times, so hopefully this brightens your day.

We are back this week with a very important episode.  We bring on Dr. John VanWagoner, Superintendent of Alpena Public Schools, to talk about the School Bond vote coming up this coming Tuesday, March 10th.  But first we discuss our Hot Take topics and get to know Dr. V., then get into the School Bond.  Then we finish off with our Top 5 Super Bowls.  Be aware that the audio is n...

It's the episode you all have been waiting for!!!!  We bring on our Mystery Guest and break the news of what organization will be the recipient of the proceeds from this year's Thunder Bay River Costume Run/Walk.  After a little snafu that nobody is able to really explain, we get into a bevy of Hot Take topics.  Then we get to know our guest and what her organization does.  We...

We are back once again this week with Claire LaFleur.  We talk about NBA All-Star Weekend and the Cavs coaching situation in Hot Takes, with a lengthy discussion about gloves thrown in there somewhere.  Then we get to know Claire and what brought her to Alpena.  There is a very sweet and amusing story that you don't want to miss before we get to the most contentious Top 5 we have ev...

Jonny makes another appearance in the Kitchen with us this week to catch up on all things sports, both local and state.  So get ready for some talk on hockey, basketball, and football.  We also talk some baseball with our Top 5 Detroit Tigers.

We bring back Jackie Krawczak this week to talk about the Super Bowl, some politics (but don't get deep into it), leadership, what she has going on in her life right now, and our Top 5 Self-Help/Personal Development books.  There is so much in this episode, I didn't want to spoil it all here.  FYI, Jackie was talking about the Murder Mystery Dinner taking place this Saturday at the Sandbar & Grill...

Back for the second week in a row and it won't stop here!!!!  This week we bring back once again Matt Muszynski to have him tell us about his big news for Friday night.  But first we start off with out Hot Take topics, where we talk about the film festival at NOAA last weekend, the Coronavirus, the upcoming Super Bowl, and Kobe Bryant.  Then we talk to Matt (and Steve gets something...

Did you miss us because we missed all of you.  We are finally back on the ones and twos to bring you a new episode.  This week we bring on our friend Dr. Ken Gembel.  We are start off of course with our Hot Takes.  There are many with an assortment of topics.  We then get to know Ken a little better as we find out more about him receiving his Doctorate, his thoughts on Lea...

WE'RE BACK!!!!!  This week we bring on return guest Jorden Susewitz and first time guest Jordan Reynolds.  We start off with our Hot Takes to talk about EMU football, Deadpool 3, and a Time Magazine 2019 Hero.  Then Jorden and Jordan talk to us about their friendship, a premier happening on Monday at Bob's Bullpen, and film making.  Then we give our Top 5 State Parks to round o...

We are back after an extended break to bring you a  brand-new episode with our great friends Jeff and Rick.  We get a lot of things off our chests and it feels so good.  Topics discussed include Star Wars, the Alpena News Facebook comments section, Jenoris Jenkins, Boomers, and Camera Jesus.  Then we give our Top 5 Big Ten Basketball Duos.  I know you have missed us, so do...

Did you miss us?  Well, we are back (for a week at least) to bring you a new episode.  It is just Steve and Bradley this week and they update us on what they have been doing the past couple weeks and what lies ahead for them before the new year gets here.  Then they give their Top 5 Podcasts That They Listen To.  It's not a bad episode  and kind of informative for upcoming...

We are back in the Kitchen this week to close out Education Month with one of our favorites, Justin Christensen-Cooper.  We bring Justin on to talk about our Hot Takes, which include a death at a gender reveal party, Tiger's 82nd Tour victory, and Michigan and Lions football.  Just know the conversation goes in so many directions that we talk about more than just those subjects.  Th...

We continue Education month this week by bringing Shelly Cornish and John Caplis into the Kitchen.  We start the episode off with Hot Take topics of South Park, Joker (don't worry, we offer up no spoilers), the State Theater, and a couple other topics.  We then get to know Shelly and John a little more and then find out more about the project they have their students participating in thi...

This week we bring Tom Berriman into the Kitchen.  To start off, we talk about impeachment, football, "Edge" cities, the Flinstones, and Bradley's vacation in the Hot Takes.  Then we get to know Tom, how he ended up in Alpena, and some of his thoughts on education.  We finish out the episode with our Top 5 Albums.  It is a great, can't-miss episode.

We bring Amy Martin back on this week to talk with us and we are happy we did.  We start off with our wide ranging Hot Take topics, which includes an epic rant by Steve, so that is can't miss already.  Then Amy tells us the details on the Color Run she is putting on this weekend in memory of her dad.  We also learn more about what all happened when her dad was diagnosed with Pancrea...

Hey!!!!!  We!!!!  Are!!!!  Back!!!!!  This week we bring on Corey Standen, a jack of all kinds of trades.  We start off with a listener email from a couple of weeks ago, the CVB: Santuary of the Great Lakes - Alpena trivia questions, and then our Hot Take topics.  Then we get to know Corey and learn more about what he does, his farm and pigs, and then the Alpena Farme...