Offbeat Columbus

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast I talk with Artivist Angie Walton about the revitalization of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  Angie is a marketing professional and filmmaker who is documenting Pine Bluff's rise form the ashes.Pine Bluff is a city in southeastern Arkansas, known for its history as a major center of agriculture, industry, and transportation. However, in recent years, Pine Bluff has struggled with economic decline and high crime rates, which have earned it a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Despite these challenges, the city is home to a number of cultural attractions and natural landmarks, such as the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Lake Pine Bluff, and the Delta Rivers Nature Center. Efforts are also underway to revitalize the city and improve its overall livability.https://lnk.bio/afro_angie_https://www.kingdomandcommunitymedia.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@afro_angie_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KTl6CRAblH1p7ocXoSnQA

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast Matt Ward interviews Wheeling West Virginia City Councilwoman Rosemary Ketchum. Matt and Rosemary discuss at length the challenges facing small town America, specifically in Appalachia. From correcting false tropes about West Virginia cities to housing affordability to the evolution of local economies, Rosemary addresses what her and her town are doing the reverse the brain drain that plagues the Wheeling and towns like it.

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast we talk about the slowing of Mortgage applications for real estate purchases, the growth in cash buyers and a new program by Bank of America to make home ownership more realistic for Black and Latino home buyers.Also, I interview Wendy Gilch of SellingLater.com about her organization and the overall need for transparency in Real Estate. This interview is taken from our Reddit Talk which happened on August 26th, 2022.http://www.sellinglater.comhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/mortgage-applications-fall-fresh-22-year-lowhttps://www.redfin.com/news/all-cash-home-purchases-fha-loans-july-2022/

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast I just try to get back to putting out episodes again. Yeah, that means it ain't going to be all polished and pretty. Also this episode is the first episode where I use my Zoom H6 to record directly from my back yard near my garden in Westerville, Ohio. I discuss the meaning behind the 'market transition' that all agents are talking about. I also discuss the issues related to finding housing in the United States and some solutions. In addition we focus on the upcoming LIVE Reddit Talk series that will begin this Friday at 9pm EST at the following linkhttps://www.reddit.com/user/offbeatagentDon't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel as well Thanks!http://www.offbeatagent.tv

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast we explore the history, purpose and shortcomings of Land Banks. We talk about the irony of the Republican authoritarian legislation related to Roe V Wade's strike down and we talk about three very rural Cheap Ass Homes.Here is a link to the Land Bank Maphttps://communityprogress.org/resources/land-banks/national-land-bank-map/What states have legal abortionhttps://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/24/abortion-laws-by-state-roe-v-wade-00037695Cheap Ass HomesTexas Solar Cabinhttps://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8-Blackstock-Rd-Unit-2548_Telingua_TX_79852_M93221-16029?ex=2944117255Northern Michigan Offgrid Lake Cabinhttps://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8936-Lake-Sixteen-Rd_Millersburg_MI_49759_M98293-90704Gay Arkansas Oasishttps://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/19017-Highway-62-W_Eureka-Springs_AR_72631_M72512-58513

In this episode I talk about the Cato Institute Freedom Index focusing on the top 10 freest countries in the world and the top ten most and least free states in the United States. I also talk about how much I hate social media click bait 'gurus'. I also cover my problem with the whole red state blue state divide and talk about my favorite festival of the year, Comfest. Come see me Friday June 24th at Comfest in Columbus Ohio cleaning up trash as a volunteer. I will be around the whole day and into the evening so if you come you are likely to run into me.Here is the link to the Koch Brother funded Freedom Index from the Cato Institute https://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/2022-03/human-freedom-index-2021-updated.pdf

This one was tough, so long in the making and likely imperfect of course. I may get some facts wrong and sometimes I might talk out of the side of my neck, but it's  done. Episode 1. In this episode we talk about ADHD being like the band Phish, my plans to leave Ohio, How I handle people road raging on me and conclude the first episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast with the top 10 Most Affordable Cities that are highly ranked by the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index.Here is a link to the HRC Data https://www.hrc.org/resources/municipal-equality-indexTo connect with me on all the other socials or find data from previous episodes of my various video series, visit http://www.offbeatagent.comMUSIC CREDIT::Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394Artist: http://incompetech.com/Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393Artist: http://incompetech.com/Light Awash by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100175Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Welcome to Offbeat Columbus, I am your host Matt WardI am a Father, Husband, Cynical Realtor, Demotivational Speaker, formally traveled stand-up comedian, unqualified spiritual guide and generally Offbeat Individual.Each week I will bring you the weird from around Columbus Ohio and beyond. Thanks for joining me.Episode 6 The SheepleThis week we will talk about laziness, Individual Liberties, a story about the river monsters of Ohio, The Bush Legacy in Columbus, The Real Estate Flashback House of the Week, and a real Cockfighting mystery pisser edition of Florida Man.The Bush family's connections to Central Ohiohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prescott_Bushhttp://touringohio.com/central/franklin/grandview/grandview-marble-cliff.htmlhttps://www.columbusnavigator.com/samuel-prescott-bush-house-marble-cliff/Central Ohio River monstershttps://www.dispatch.com/article/20101205/LIFESTYLE/312059748MusicHigh Life -the Mini VAndalsMarianas Quincas MoreiraDance of Mammoths by The Whole Other

Offbeat ColumbusEpisode 5- Attack of the KarensThis week we will Talk about the Clintonville Amusement Park, We will discuss No Mow May, We will go over a list of ruined names, feature a Drag Queen who has made a business out of baking cookies, Check in on this weeks Florida Man, The Real Estate Flashback house of the week, and I will read my commencement speech I wrote for the Class of 2020.No Mow Mayhwww.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2020/04/08/appleton-residents-can-skip-lawn-mowing-next-month-aid-pollinators/2956127001/How the World’s Largest Amusement Park used to be in Clintonvillehttps://www.clintonvillespotlight.com/articles/clintonville-once-was-home-to-columbus-zoological-park/http://touringohio.com/central/franklin/columbus/olentangy-amusement.htmlhttps://www.columbusnavigator.com/history-columbus-amusement-parks/Plenty O CookiesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6RJaVQODhq5k6QHRymVIfQWebsite http://www.plentyofcookies.comFlorida Manhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/article/fcci-insurance-ceo-arrested-for-alleged-battery-on-officer-other-chargesReal Estate Flashback House of the Week July 28th, 1985328 Highland Avenue in Worthingtonhttps://www.zillow.com/homedetails/329-Highland-Ave-Worthington-OH-43085/34020907_zpid/

Episode 4- CannibalismThis week we are going to discuss the Christian Horror Film I acted in, The lies that Real Estate apps are peddling, We’ll take a listen to racist customer voice mail from my days at Verizon Wireless, The Real Estate Flash Back House of the Week, A local crime story about a $10,000 bicycle, Debut of the segment FLORIDA MAN and we will end with a song about people turning to cannibalism.Christian Horror Film “Sahri” Link to my appearance https://youtu.be/QQD_giJ2MWI?t=573MusicLate Night Drive byNat Keefe & BeatMowerFirefly byQuincas MoreiraI Found DB Cooper byCraig MacArthurArticle about limp dicks I decided not to cover on the podcasthttps://nypost.com/2020/04/30/condom-sales-are-flaccid-as-coronavirus-keeps-hookups-on-lockdown/?utm_source=reddit.com

This week we will be discussing a local Civil War Interment Camp, the crime of the week, a statement from the Insane Clown Possee, More Gems from the NBC4 Facebook Comments section, The Real Estate Flashback House of the week from 1990 and a song from the Sushidouche Podcast.Link to Camp Chase Articlehttp://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Camp_ChaseLink to Menard's Lady FB Videohttps://www.facebook.com/biblethumper815/videos/10163460155495125/The Sushidouche Podcast https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sushi-douche/the-sushidouche-podcast

In this episode of Offbeat Columbus, I will be talking about Gay Hitler, The Stay in Place Order Protesters, The Marion Man who has become infamous for dying of Covid-19, News about falling crime stats related to the Stay in Place Order, The Real Estate Flashback House of the Week from the past and giving a shout out to Columbus Capeless Hero Cecily King.Here are Cecily's instructions for making your own freeway signs to keep her movement going!How to make freeway signsGet some bedsheets at the thrift store - any size, any color, any pattern. Flats are easier, but if you use fitted, you just need to cut out the elastic.Fold them in half. This is for strength and also so you can use both sides. If you have a fitted sheet, this is when you cut the elastic out. Sew the open edges closed. If you don’t sew, hot glue might work, but I haven’t tried it yet.Either grommet the corners and a couple spots on the edges; or sew a small circle or triangle about 4-6 times over in those spots. If you’re sewing it, cut a little hole in the middle. These are your fence attachment points. I do all four corners, and 2-4 on the long side, 1-2 on the short side depending on the size of the sheet. Twins don’t usually need a short side middle grommet.Spray paint what you would say to the person you love most when they’re ready to call it on life. Or what someone who loves you said to you. Short is best. Hit both sides, for the people driving over and under. You can use another waterproof paint if you have time for it to dry. If you’re not using spray paint, I recommend painting before sewing, to avoid bleed through that makes it unreadable. If you are using spray paint, you can paint after sewing, and you’ll get a little bleed through, but not too much if you use a light hand and layer the paint.Zip tie it to the fence of a freeway overpass. If you need to climb up on the barrier to get it high enough, I recommend putting one foot outside the handrails and one foot inside for balance and safety. Double zip tie the corners for durability. BEach sheet needs about 10-18 zip ties, depending on size. It’s a good idea to have a box cutter or scissors with you, in case you place one weird, so you can adjust. We lay them out across the handrail first, to make sure we don’t have a pole blocking a zip tie point we need. I put a kiss and a prayer on my fingers and press it into the sign before I leave. You don’t need to do that, but you can.Get it up and roll out.-Cecily

In this debut episode of Offbeat Columbus Matt Ward reads a news release from Columbus Police about two large rifle parties at Airbnbs, a Police beat article about a shitting squatter in New Albany and talks about hugs, Covid-19 and random Real Estate ponderings.Links from episode:Real Estate Article: Lenders get Stricterhttps://www.housingwire.com/articles/lenders-get-stricter-as-some-borrowers-think-they-dont-have-to-pay/Police Beat Storyhttps://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20200411/new-albany-suspicious-activity-call-at-local-residence-leads-to-mans-arrest