Climax - The Podcast, Love Letter to a Small Town

As the C-S Panthers move into battle with their opponents Adrian Lenawee Christian this Saturday in MHSAA Playoff action, the students of Ms. Wright's High School Journalism Class took the lead in producing this "Panther Playoff Special" with guest, Varsity Football Player Luke Lawrence. It was a difficult assignment for the Journalism Students and Luke, and everyone did great! It's a big weekend,...

This week, Climax - The Podcast delves back into the archives of Prairie Historical Society for this second episode in our Salute to Veterans Series. In 2000, PHS filmed a series of interviews with Climax-Scotts area veterans, hosted by Dewayne Drallette, Jr. In these installments, we hear stories from time in the armed forces, fighting for our freedoms and our county, this week from longtime Clim...

It's time this week for another trip down the road to Scotts, MI. Our destination is on 36th St., right in the heart of town! We set up the microphones inside the famed Scooters Malt Shoppe and Travelling Treats and that is where we talked to business owner, Cindy Bristol. Cindy covers a wide range of topics from her background and what lead to raising her family in the Climax-Scotts Community to...

This week, Climax - The Podcast delves into the archives of Prairie Historical Society for this first episode in our Salute to Veterans Series. In 2000, PHS filmed a series of interviews with Climax-Scotts area veterans, hosted by Dewayne Drallette, Jr. In this first installment, we hear stories from time in the armed forces, fighting for our freedoms and our country from beloved and iconic Climax...

It took entirely too long, but Climax - The Podcast finally made it a few miles down the road into Scotts! In this episode, we visit with Jennie Hayward, Barb O'Connor, King Perkins and Ron White and discuss all things Pride of Scotts! Don't forget, the big, annual fundraiser for Pride of Scotts is coming up October 21. Adults eat for $15, kids only $8. There will be raffles with prizes and more....

It's a love story that begins at Chicken Charlie's and still burns bright to this day. True icons of the Climax-Scotts Community in Jim and Charlene Longman join Climax - The Podcast this week. And as you will hear, their love story is not just with each other and their family. It truly is an everlasting love with their friends, neighbors and the entire population spanning generations in our belov...

It has been a LONG time coming, and this return Episode offers a little insight as to why! This is Episode 11, and Climax - The Podcast is BACK, and here to stay, bay-bay! This Episode offers a few major updates of what's been going on the last few months and serves another big purpose - to test our feeds to make sure this all uploads correctly before we are back with our first interview in ages O...

It's Part 2 with one of the most requested guests for Climax - The Podcast! People throughout the last seven decades may know this man as a family member, friend, neighbor, army buddy and more. But to the vast majority of our audience, he's either their beloved Physical Education teacher or their legendary Baseball coach. And, in many cases, this man is both! Enjoy Part 2 of this interview with Bo...

One of the most requested guests for Climax - The Podcast joins this week and next in our first ever two parter! People throughout the last seven decades may know this man as a family member, friend, neighbor, army buddy and more. But to the vast majority of our audience, he's either their beloved Physical Education teacher or their legendary Baseball coach. And, in many cases, this man is both! E...

It's quite fitting that one of the oldest citizens to ever live in Climax sets a new record for longest episode to date! Originally recorded April 7, 1989, this Interview with guest hosts Peggy Jenkins and Theta Taylor covers the life and times of Lydia Nickerson, a lovely lady from Climax, Michigan who lived to be 104 years old! Lydia's name is synonymous with 4H and the many ways it helped devel...

Last week, we lead with the father. This week we bring you the son! At 89 years young, Dewayne Drallette, Jr. joins Climax - The Podcast telling many tales of many people and many places from almost 90 years living in Climax and being part of the Climax-Scotts Community! This one will equally tickle your funny bone and tug at your heart strings learning just how much being part of this community m...

We're going further back in the wayback machine than ever before on this Podcast! Check out this recording from the late 1960s of Ruth Harvey interviewing Dewayne Drallette, Sr.! This Episode is dedicated to my old pal, Bob Hendershot. You will be missed by all who knew you, my friend! Stay tuned after this week's interview for more information about the attempted acquisition of The Climax Crescen...

Season 1, Episode 5 "A Meeting in The Middle" brings Julie Tiller to Climax - The Podcast. Julie and Kevin talk about Julie's lifetime in and around the Climax-Scotts Community and Julie's deep ties go all things C-S. And, of course, there is LOTS of talk about Founders Day 2023, the latest "Meet Me in The Middle" is shaping up quite nicely! As always, we appreciate your listening and support of t...

In this Mini-Sode, Kevin shares one of his favorite stories of the late Lois Joslyn and how she may have saved Kevin and his cousin Suzanne from a "drug rap."

Back into the archives of Prairie Historical Society we go with Season 1, Episode 4 "Neva Vosburg's Story" as told by Neva Vosburg with the help of Genevieve Sinclair. This original recording goes back to June 1985! Relive stories from Neva's lifetime in Climax! Make sure to subscribe, like, review and more! All the ways to support this show can be found here: https://linktr.ee/climaxthepodcast

In Season 1, Episode 3 "Huzzah for The Shopkeep," Kevin is joined by Mark Sinclair as well as Amanda Sinclair. Enjoy this conversation as Mark tells tales of the history of the Sinclair family in Climax as well as well over 100 years providing groceries and other essential items to the community through four generations of Sinclair's Market. Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe and support at a...

Today, we are throwing the clock back 90 years! Join us for a visit to the 1930s and get first person accounts of what life was like as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse from longtime Climax resident, Gertrude Carver. You'll also hear from Bethel Ebinger and a number of other beloved members of the community some still with us, some who've passed away. We are SO grateful for the work of Prairie...

It's finally here, Season 1 Episode 1 of Climax - The Podcast, Love Letter to a Small Town! The show formally kicks off with "Song of The Lark," a wonderful conversation with the longest tenured educator in Climax-Scotts Community School, Lark Murphy. Be sure to like, follow and subscribe to the show on our various platforms, all of which can be found at our LinkTree here: https://linktr.ee/climax...

SURPRISE! As we all prepare for the formal launch of Climax - The Podcast, Love Letter to a Small Town in January 2023, here is a little treat, The Climax - The Podcast Christmas Special! It's a trip in the time machine with Musical Guests including longtime Climax resident Bea Weessies as well as the 1994 and 1996 Climax - Scotts High School bands under the direction of the famed Diane Stoddard....

It's here....ish! It's Season 1, Episode 0 of Climax - The Podcast, Love Letter to a Small Town! No guests, just a little introduction to the thoughts, motives and inspirations behind the creation of the show and insight into why the show will have "seasonal" releases. It's the tip of the iceberg for this Podcast exploring the people and places in one of the most unique small towns in the world, C...