Behind The Barrels

Environmental Specialist, Brittany Muncy does more than just work with dirt, she plays with it too! Pottery is her past time, and we were all too excited to hear about what she's got heating up in the kiln. Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at podcast@dot.ohio.gov

This month's episode is so figgin' good! After months of pop up restaurants and food trucks, Central Office finally has a new, permanent resident in our cafeteria. Bleu & Fig opened at ODOT in April of 2023 and we sit down with owner, Chef Brooke to find out what it takes to make it in the food industry as a woman-owned small business! Find out more about Bleu & Fig by visiting the...

This month we headed to district 12 to speak to Todd Dykes and Brent Kovacks. These guys were the bees knees when it came to talking about their passion for beekeeping and were just sweet as honey to spend so much time with us, sharing their stories. Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at p...

This month we talk to aspiring singer and songwriter, Jen Spriggs from the Office of Statewide Planning and Research. Jen is on a journey to become an independent recording artist, while also learning the guitar. Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at  podcast@dot.ohio.gov  

A family game that was born out of a love of music and sports was the inspiration for the book, "The Bracket". The author of that book is District 10's Eric Reed. Hit play and listen to his story and maybe you'll be inspired to do something you never thought you would do before. Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to requ...

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Rogers from District 3 about his amazing weight loss transformation and how it has improved his life in many ways. Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at  podcast@dot.ohio.gov  

Kathie Fleck is the Chief of Staff here at ODOT. She's also the newest member of the executive leadership group. But it was clear from the Central Office Annual Meeting survey that not everyone knows who Kathy is yet. We hope to change that. This was a fun conversation that went from women in sports commentary to Star Trek and Harry Potter fandom. And of course, what her favorite pizza place i...

This month we're talking to District 8 IT manager, Amber Krieger. Amber tells us what is was like to be a runner in the 2013 Boston Marathon, the year of the bombing.  Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at podcast@dot.ohio.gov  

We were honored to sit down with Robert (Bob) Nacci to discuss his combined 49 years (and counting) at ODOT, and what he did in between those years. Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at podcast@dot.ohio.gov  

No interview this month, we just want to wish all of our ODOT brothers and sisters a wonderful holiday season. We did talk about out some of our holiday traditions. We'd also love to hear about yours. Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at podcast@dot.ohio.gov

This month we're talking to Zach Porter from District 2 about his Appalachian adventures.  Do you want to tell us your story on a future episode? Do you have questions, comments or want to request a transcript of this episode? Email us at podcast@dot.ohio.gov

Before we get too far ahead of ourselves and interview all the lovely people of ODOT, we thought it might be nice to let you all know a bit more about us. Listening, you'll see very quickly why we thought we were a good match.  Enjoy, and Happy Halloween! 

On this first episode of Behind The Barrels, we’re talking to Chasen Graley, an intern out of Central Office who enjoys playing America’s favorite pass time, with rules from a time that has passed. For more info on vintage base ball, visit the links below. Columbus Capitals (Facebook Page) Vintage Base Ball Association The Ohio Cup Ohio Village Muffins Do you want to tell us your story on a future...

After a three year hiatus, the Ohio State Fair is back, which means so is the ODOT booth in the Bricker Building.  But that's not all! This episode also introduces our new co-host, Caraline Griffith!  The Ohio State Fair is open now through August 7th. Be sure to visit transportation. Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates. If you ha...

We conclude our four part series, led by Director Jack Marchbanks, on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance. This week, Director Marchbanks, talks about the ways that ODOT is Positioned for the Future Benefit of Ohio. Be sure to visit transportation. Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.   If you have question, comments or i...

We’re closing in on the end of our special series on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance. This week is Pillar 3, which is Well Maintained. Director, Jack Marchbanks, talks about everything from the funding to the smart pavement management that is needed to keep our roads well maintained. Be sure to visit transportation. Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO...

We continue our special series on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance with Pillar 2, Accessible. ODOT Director, Jack Marchbanks, talks about how accessible transportation is important for Ohio and its citizens. Come back next week for Pillar 3, Well-Maintained. Be sure to visit transportation. Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates.&n...

This month we begin a four part series, led by Director Jack Marchbanks, on the four pillars of ODOT’s strategic advance. ODOT leadership from around the state developed Four Pillars by which we will advance the department. And with these Four Pillars, come brand-new objectives that we call our Strategic Advance . We start this series off, with Safe. Director, Jack Marchbanks, addresses specific s...

This month we are spotlighting the annual Civil Rights Transportation Symposium. 00:51  Lynn Stevens from the Office of Outreach tells how you can attend this year’s Civil Rights Transportation Symposium and what to expect from the event that runs April 25th and 26th. 05:22 To get us in the mood for the Civil Rights Transportation Symposium, Division of Opportunity Diversity and Inclusion dep...

February is black history month and we’re celebrating with two very special segments. We’ll hear from Director Jack Marchbanks from a recent Compto event and I speak to Traci Bell-Thomas from the Ohio Department of Medicaid about the importance of Historically black colleges and universities. 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - COMPTO Black History Month Webinar 10:44 - Benefits of an HBCU 28:45 - Outro Be sure...

This month we focus on former ODOT Director, Jerry Wray. Earlier this month, the building that houses ODOT’s central office headquarters was renamed in Director Wray’s honor. Be sure to visit transportation. Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com for traffic updates. If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at michael.lovins@dot.ohio.gov

Welcome to the November 2021 edition of Transcript Radio. I’m Mike Lovins from ODOT’s central office communications team, and I’ll be your host. The sky’s the limit this month as we focus on the Ohio Advanced Air Mobility Showcase, which happened earlier this month in Springfield, Ohio. We’re going to follow along with ODOT’s Matt Bruning, as he talks to various contributors about the future of ai...

This month we celebrate the 75th Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference, or OTEC for short. Then we switch focus to the wonderful work that disabled workers do for ODOT and other agencies in Ohio, through special service contracts with Goodwill and similar organizations. To find out more about the job opportunities with Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley, visit GESMV’s recruiting site by cli...

This month we’re talking about the seasonal employment opportunities you can find at ODOT and how ODOT is involved in the 33 smart mobility corridor, the nation’s longest connected highway. Be sure to visit transportation. Ohio.gov for all things ODOT and know before you go, by visiting OHGO.com (that’s O-H-G-O.com) for traffic updates. If you have question, comments or ideas, email me at michael....

This month we’re talking about what ODOT and the state of Ohio is doing for those who use walking and biking as their mode of transportation and what happens when Hollywood comes calling? Cait Harley, ODOT’s Safe Routes to School and Active Transportation Manager,  discusses ODOT’s Walk Bike Ohio initiative and also how it plays into the safe routes to school program. Then I talk to Bill Garv...