Climax - The Podcast, Love Letter to a Small Town

Please enjoy this interview from Summer 2023 with two absolute treasures, Jim and Charlene Longman.

In our first Episode in a while, we are back with one of the most unique success stories of a Climax-Scotts Community Schools grad there is! Welcome back with Episode 37 - "From Small Town to Big Leagues" with Devo Doxey. Devon shares stories of his time growing up in Climax to getting his feet wet in the pool of sports media production to his current role working with one of the most recognizable...

After a few weeks off, we are back with the latest Climax - The Podcast. This week, it's a trip down memory lane of growing up in the Climax-Scotts Community and a lesson in training racing horses with lifelong resident, Danny Roe! Learn about Danny's time growing up in Climax, his time in the military and his lengthy career in training race horses! All this and updates on the future of the show a...

It's been a bit since we've done an Episode from the Archives of PHS, so we hope everyone enjoys another instance where through the magic of modern technology, Climax - The Podcast lets you hear voices from beloved members of the community who've long since passed. This week, it's stories of "Antique Crime" along the railroads as told by Niles Hagelshaw. Niles passed away in 1986 at the age of 87....

Just for you, loyal listeners of Climax - The Podcast, here is one of the all-time top requested guests of the show. With a teaching career spanning 42 years, 40 of those as the quintessential Math Teacher for Climax-Scotts High School, the legendary Doug Robinson joins us for Episode 34. Learn oh, so much about the life and times of Mr. Rob before, during and after his record-setting tenure at C-...

Ok, ok, so it's a little bit of cheating for the host to ask his parents on the show, but this week, they aren't mom and dad. They're PHS Treasurer, Sharon Harvey and PHS President, Patrick Harvey and they're joining Climax - The Podcast to discuss 40 Years of Prairie Historical Society. Listen and learn about hard work that has been done, spanning four decades of local volunteer work and nearly 2...

This isn't your typical episode of Climax - The Podcast. This week, Jackie Longman returns as co-host as she and Kevin tell a storied tale, largely only know to Climax-Scotts High School students from the mid to late 1990s. Today, the share "Birth of a Holiday - The Legend of Beam Day." Join Jackie and Kevin as they do their best to paint the scene of 1996 C-S High School and how with but one simp...

This week, CTP delves back into the archives of Prairie Historical Society with the next installment of the "Salute to Veterans" Series. In this edition, Dewayne Drallette, Jr. interviews longtime Climax resident, Maynard Piper, detailing Maynard's time serving his country, protecting his community back home. Make sure you're subscribed on your favorite podcast feed. They're all available for you...

This week, Climax - The Podcast sets up shop inside Peace Community Christian Church in Climax with our guests, Pastor Noah and Anne Miller. For the last four years, the Millers have become much a part of the Climax-Scotts Community, working hard to share their faith and friendship. Learn about their path to living in Climax, how Peace Community Christian Church came to be here in town and lots mo...

Plans changed up for this week's episode of Climax - The Podcast with the announcement February 7 of the impending retirement of current Village of Climax President, Jim Cummings. We didn't think Jim would be back so soon after his recent appearances just a few months ago. But we felt it important with significant news such as this for the community that we give Jim a platform to share as much inf...

It's been a while since we returned to the "Salute to Veterans Series," and we're happy to bring back even more stories from war heroes from our community's storied past. This week, thanks to the archives at Prairie Historical Society, we are able to once again hear the voice and stories of the late Bill Middleton. Bill was a longtime Climax resident who also served at Climax-Scotts Community Scho...

We're back this week with Part 2 of "The Phone Lines Are Open" with Gil Collver. Dive even further into Gil's growing up in Climax, his formative adult years and this week, learn all about Gil's path back to Climax after completing college and finishing his military service. As always, you can listen to this show on your favorite podcast platform or directly at climaxthepodcast.com. And please vis...

It's the 1 Year Anniversary Show of Climax - The Podcast! And what better way to celebrate than with one of the most impactful names in this history of the Climax-Scotts Community - Gil Collver?! Following in his father's footsteps, for decades, Gil was at the helm of Climax Telephone Company and CTS Communications. Gil and his team's innovations truly helped keep people in Climax, Scotts and the...

You're heard her name more than any other person over the life of Climax - The Podcast as THE OG sponsor. Now, you get to know what a great person she is beyond all the usual advertisements for her State Farm Agency in Battle Creek. This week, it's Kristin Wykoski, and it's a fun walk down memory lane covering topics both endearing and, at times, ridiculous. Please make sure you subscribe on your...

A brief, but important message for all the listeners and supporters out there in Climax - The Podcast land. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a safe and joyous holiday season to you all, and than you for all your support over the last year. We'll be off next week and back after the first of year.

In this edition of Scoops and Hoops with Liam LaSala and Chace Elmer speak with Varsity Lady Panther Basketball Players Ashlynn Gilbert, Holly Talbert and Addy Reeves. The girls discuss their recent victory in their season opener again Comstock. This episode also has pre and post-game interviews covering the home opener against Athens. Please keep in mind, these CTP - Extra Episodes are projects o...

She just finished her Masters in Music Education this year, and we are super lucky to have her at Climax-Scotts at the helm of the music department and even luckier to have her on this week's Episode of Climax - The Podcast. It's C-S Music Teacher Karla Evans! Learn a bit about Ms. Evans' path to Climax-Scotts as well as the many goings-on in the C-S Music world, in particular this Thursday's upco...

A bit later than usual this week, so thanks for your patience in waiting for Episode 22, the latest in our "Salute to Veterans Series" with previous Podcast guest Dewayne Drallette, Jr. interviewing Larry Jenkins! From the archives of Prairie Historical Society, Larry details many events from his time in service to our country. Trigger Warning: The Salute to Veterans Series is unfiltered and uncen...

On this edition of CTP - Extra, High School Journalism Class students Liam LaSalla and Chace Elmer take to the mics with Ryan DeHaan. This is a follow-up episode of Scoops and Hoops with Liam and Chace with their guest, Ryan talking about last weeks' first Boy's Basketball game of the season against Galesburg-Augusta. Please subscribe and check out all future episodes of Climax - The Podcast and C...

CSDN's involvement with Climax-Scotts High Schools' Journalism Class has been mentioned several times on the show, but this week we take a deep dive into the topic with C-S English and Journalism, Ms. Jennifer Wright. Not yet two months ago, Jennifer reached out to Kevin about working with the class of Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors on the topics of Podcasting, Blogging and more. It has been a wo...

On this edition of CTP - Extra, High School Journalism Class students Liam LaSala and Chace Elmer take to the mics with Billy Felton. This is the premier episode of Scoops and Hoops with Liam and Chace with their guest, Billy Felton talking about the upcoming Boy's Basketball game this Tuesday, November 28 at Galesburg-Augusta. Please subscribe and check out all future episodes of Climax - The Pod...

This is a very special Episode of Climax - The Podcast. Out a day early due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, this week, CTP is all about The Gilbert Family and how "Together, We Can Make a Difference" at this weekend's People Helping People Craft Show at Climax-Scotts Jr/Sr High School. Guests this week include Legendary C-S Teacher and Coach Kevin Langs, Current C-S Varsity Football Head Coach/Athlet...

In this edition of CTP - Extra, C-S Juniors Fanni Zauner and Nicole Wygant present a Junior Class Fundraiser, selling coupon books with proceeds helping sponsor this year’s Climax-Scotts High School Prom.

This week, Climax - The Podcast brings you Part 2 of Kevin's conversation with current Climax Village President, Jim Cummings. Jim has lived quite a storied life from his humble beginnings in the Battle Creek area to touring the world plying his musical talents to opening state of the art recording studio, Soundstage I Productions right here in Climax. Learn about all these things and a whole lot...

This week, Climax - The Podcast brings you Part 1 of Kevin's conversation with current Climax Village President, Jim Cummings. Jim has lived quite a storied life from his humble beginnings in the Battle Creek area to touring the world plying his musical talents to opening state of the art recording studio, Soundstage I Productions right here in Climax. Learn about all these things and a whole lot...