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Send a text Is the TV opening theme a lost art? From legendary shows like 'Friends', and even local shows like 'WKRP in Cincinnati', the TV theme song seems to be a lost art. We also dive into Cincinnati's connection to James Brown and the recording industry in general with King Records, and the legendary and ill-fated Beverly Hills Supper Club.

Send a text To us here at the NatiCast, Angela will always be known as Angel. The trio and Angel grew up together at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. In fact, Angel was the president of their class. As we'll cover in this episode, Angel would return to SCPA years later to become the Artistic Director, along with a host of other accomplishments in music performance, arts education,...

Send a text Bob Ohr is a photographer, and a Cincinnati native who has personally witnessed, and captured several moments that were impactful in not only Cincinnati history, but US history as a whole. Using Bob's extensive photo library as a touchstone, the guys are able to unpack Cincinnati's famous School for Creative and Performing Arts, and its original purpose as a "Magnet Scho...

Send a text We're thrilled to welcome today's guest, Dave Lemmink. Dave is a Cincinnati native, and you will most certainly know his work.  He has helped revolutionize video production, specifically in the live music world; developing new systems and technologies to bring world tours to life for some of the most innovative performers the world has ever known. Think U2, Bon Jovi, Michael...

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Send a text To kick off our interview series, we decided to start from the early days of broadcast TV in Cincinnati. Our guest, J.K. Smith has been a witness to some of the greatest moments in Cincinnati sporting history, and he recounts some of those memories. We'll even brush shoulders with some big characters in history, such as George Clooney, Mr. Rogers, and Adrian Cronauer. The NatiCast...

Send a text Welcome to The NatiCast! In this episode get to know your hosts, Tim Barker, Rex Stull, and Ron Thomas. The NatiCast is dedicated to the people and stories that have a relationship or ties to the greater Cincinnati area. You can connect Cincinnati and the surrounding area to an amazing number of people. From actors, directors, musicians, athletes, to politicians and business leaders, o...