Feels Like Home

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This week, Marty and Mike lament the ending of their favorite podcast, 6 0 Songs that Explain the 90s , and make an impassioned plea for host Rob Harvilla to come to Chillicothe to sign copies of the book he wrote from the podcast. To avoid all the guys fanboying over Rob's show, start at 19:13. (But don't really.). Issac Steele is our guest this week, and he's started a self-defens...

We love it when a good thing leads to great things. Clay Archer had an idea to cover local high school sports but knew the landscape was a little crowded. His idea was to create a podcast/show that would cover sports but do it in a fun way. That's the genesis of the Ride the Wave Show. But it's more than a show - it's more like a movement. Clay and his co-hosts need to build a commu...

You might be thinking that February is the furthest we can get from outdoor volleyball in Ohio. Still, we are honored to have the founders and sustainers of the Chillicothe Outdoor Volleyball Association (COVA) with us on the podcast this week.  Bret Wrightsel, Paul Tanedo, Kory Lambert, and Chad Minney join us to talk about the group's history - and how it has evolved through the years.  Wha...

If you watch " A Bad, Bad Day ," you'll be struck by the local backdrops and might even recognize a few faces in the short film, which recently debuted at the Chicago Film Fest. It's all part of Jalen Snowden's effort to make his first film, but it's just part of his dream of making movies. Listen today to hear his influences, why he chose to shoot many of the scenes...

With its foundations during the throes of the heroin epidemic in Ross County, the Hope Partnership Project has always been relentless at trying new things to help people find recovery and end addiction one life at a time. We've had Dr. John Gabis on the show before to talk about the start of HPP.  Still, with recent news , we wanted to have the new local coordinator, Anna Armistead, on to tal...

Even after the tumult of the past few years for Tyler Woodbridge, his energy and attitude are infectious! He's a guy who has great dreams, a positive outlook, and a wealth of knowledge about ... well, trivial things. But that's a good thing. In fact, it's part of why he's a contestant on the Fox game show "We Are Family." The show's host is actor Anthony Anderson...

Dog lovers of the community, this episode is for you! Jessica Griesheimer is with us today, and she's creating her own film, "Without Her" - a unique look at the problems that domestic violence victims face. It's a very personal and moving story, but one she's telling differently. Her husband, Daniel, was with us last season to talk about "How I Got Here," and he...

If there's a name synonymous with Chillicothe, that name is probably Paul Pollard. From his work at The Recording Workshop, seminal effort in starting Rock for Tots , and sound production around the country, Paul has a great background that flows from Chillicothe. After a few years of living and working in the Columbus area, Paul and his family have returned to Chillicothe to helm the rebrand...

If you spend much time with Lesha Malone, you'll feel the energy. She's a tour de force, motivated by care and concern for others, fueled by a higher power, and ready to help people. Her story of perseverance and triumph isn't finished yet, but she's made great strides in creating two businesses - Whole Life Counseling Services and Youphoria Fitness and Dance Studio in Central...

It's become a Chillicothe tradition! The annual lighting of the main Christmas tree in downtown Chillicothe has grown to become a full-scale holiday extravaganza throughout Yoctangee Park and spreading into downtown. Behind all of the twinkling lights and Santa's House is a group of women who make up the Shine on Chillicothe committee. This week on FLH, we welcome Lisa Wayland and Misty...

As downtown Chillicothe continues to evolve, we're continually impressed by the folks who put their talents and dreams on the line to start something new. Our guest, Kassadee McFadden, is the creative genius behind The Page , a cocktail bar that opened this year inside Paper City Coffee on Paint Street.  She talks about how The Page went from an interview question to a running joke to reality...

Ross County is home to some Mountain Lions, but don't be afraid, these are those mountain lions. Brad Weaver and Adam Esham run the Ross County Mountain Lions , a mountain bike club for middle and high school students.  They've done a phenomenal job getting sponsorships and participants and helping to get the team to competitions. Check out this episode for how the team has done, what th...

So, we're back ... kinda. It's been a while and we thought we'd ease you back into the Feels Like Home experience. We'll explain what's been going on, ask for a bit of help with something, and set the stage for what's ahead in Season 5. It feels good to be back in the studio again.  As always, thanks for listening.  The Davey Award-winning Feels Like Home Podcast is p...

Not every day, you get to interview a 25-year-old entrepreneur entering the business world. But Levi Garrett isn't a traditional 25-year-old. He's the owner of two GameStop video game stores and entered into the downtown market with Pop Culture Toys and Collectibles this spring. Levi's a knowledgeable and talented young man with a bright future. Also, we wrap up Season 4 with a bit...

At 16 years old, Austin Hill's life is pretty fast (dad pun intended). He's an Adena High School student, but one with an amazing side job - he's working his way up the ladder in speed sports. Austin Hill Motorsports saw eight wins in 2022 and is off to a great start in the 2023 season as well. With his father, Andy, and a great crew and group of sponsors, many say he has a bright f...

You probably remember our Season 1 chat with Wes Molebash and his signing a deal to create a four-part graphic novel series geared toward young people - particularly those in middle school. Well, he's now released the first book in that series ( "Travis Daventhorpe for the Win!" ) and is working toward the others. He's done book events at Wheatberry Books and had a series of gr...

March is Development Disabilities Awareness Month and we're happy to have two people on who are helping to serve our community's DD residents and their families - Courtney Davis and Lacey Derexson. Courtney is coordinating the first true Special Olympics program in Ross County and Lacey is the community outreach director tasked with helping to tell the story of Pioneer Center and Ross DD...

Mike and Marty find a kindred spirit in hobby this week. While Marty has his slot car racing and Mike has Strat-O-Matic baseball, Brent Bowers has connected - literally - with Lego. After years away from the hobby, Brent reconnected through his stepdaughter and the obsession returned. Now, he's hosting his own YouTube channel (Brent's Bricks), co-hosting a podcast (A Couple of Brickheads...

If you enjoyed Part 1 of our conversation with Ross County native Ben Hartsock, you'll love this one, too. Ben talks about his favorite memories at The Ohio State University and his views on how college sports has been changed by the Name, Image, and Likeness trend, plus a few other things that have changed those sports and - in a way, ruined the games for fans. The Davey Award winning  Feels...

Ben Hartsock admits he's lived a great life. National Champion with the Ohio State Buckeyes, 11 seasons in the NFL including playing with Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, and a host of other notable players, and now a career as a sports talk figure. At his core, however, he's a Ross County kid and he regularly talks about how he still draws on his southern Ohio roots in his every day life. Thi...

Had Ben Daughters been less motivated to operate Chillicothe's first Gastropub, The Pour House at Machinery Hall might not be a downtown staple. The story of his work on the building, coupled with a pandemic that shut his business down, is a tribute to how badly he and his wife, Kelly, wanted to be a part of the downtown renaissance. But the store doesn't end there and it's one wort...

Welcome to a discussion with the Most Interesting Man Alive! 😂 Adam Davis might laugh at that title too, but he's had to get used to being recognized in restaurants and other places in public ever since he started appearing on "Secrets of the Zoo," a National Geographic show that focuses on behind the scenes work at the Columbus Zoo . Davis - brother of former FLH guest Jonathan Da...

Police work is a remarkably different profession than when Chillicothe Police Chief Ron Meyers joined the force more than two decades ago. But his work, plus the work of his predecessor, Keith Washburn, might be changing the city. Meyers is in his third year as chief and he's been focused on how mental health and other social issues impact those who commit crimes - and those who fight crime....

It's not every day you get to hear from someone who's lived for a century, but that's not the only thing that makes this episode special. It's special for Mike because his son, Walker, joins the podcast today to interview his great-grandmother, Alice Litter. She's about to turn 101 tomorrow (Jan. 17) and she's lived her entire life in Ross County - in Bourneville. She...