The Berea Podcast

Bob Berger is making changes! Listen to hear his plans and to find out how to get a discount on his work... Do you have an idea for an episode of the Berea Podcast? Just let us know on Facebook or by emailing troy@frontporchstudios.com.

The people that move to Berea because they work at Berea College add to our community. Chris Miller is an example of one such person. During this interview, Chris talks about his work at the College and how it has allowed him to travel and develop friendships in Ukraine.

We have a new gaming store in Berea. Here is a segment of the 'Extreme Common Sense With Trizdon And Ray' Podcast that talks to the owners of Bad Wolf Gaming.

Heather Dent with Winterberry Studio comes on the show and shares how to make Swedish Snowball Lanterns and a little about her studio AND about a new book she has illustrated that is coming out in March 2022.

Enjoy a little bit of Holiday cheer as we close out this interesting year!

Tips and tricks for making the most out of your indoors.

Learn more about the candidates to represent District 89 in Kentucky's House of Representatives. This episode features interviews with Timmy Truett and Mae Suramek. Go to https://thebereapodcast.com/special for more!      

DeMOCKracy is a book about the potential Ills of International Economic Policy and it was written here in Berea, Ky. Aaron Lang is featured on this episode to discuss his book and talk about how he got his book published. You can learn from his publishing journey. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/aaronlang for more!

Learn all about the Kentucky Guild For Artists And Craftsmen and find out how to get a free ticket to the Ky Guild Fall Fair on Oct. 9 and 10. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/fallfair2021 to learn more!

Prepare For Action! Weston Glassblowing is hosting a gallery sale on September 20th. On this episode we talk with Michelle Weston about her history in glassblowing and her processes. For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/westonglassblowing for more.

This is the audio of a YouTube Video found here: https://youtu.be/HmXeb7PdFuo. I do suggest that you watch the video. I am sorry for the audio quality of this episode.

Troy talks about the community response to our Emergency Broadcast System, Lowe's vs Ace, Owsley Fork (again), and the differences between Lee's and Wal-mart. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!

Troy shares Five things he learned about Berea this week. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/welcometo2021 for more!

Troy announced Friday Night's Berea Community High School's Football Game. This episode shares a recording from the press booth as well as a few thoughts and opinions. Feel free to email us at troy@thebereapodcast.com with your thoughts and opinions.

Troy and Della offer a quick check in about their Summer. Troy shares one of his million dollar ideas. Email Troy@thebereapodcast.com if you love it and email della@thebereapodcast.com if you hate it...

Troy and friend, Pastor Mark Caldwell-Reiss, share good news stories from around the world. Enjoy!

In this episode of The Berea Podcast we share an episode of That's What We Said. This is another show recorded in Berea. Here are links to learn more about Jenny, Becca, Katie, and Kelly's Podcast: That's What We Said website That's What We Said Facebook

Troy shares his reflections on parts of Berea that makes this place particularly special now...

Musician Rod Wilson shares his musical and personal history on this week's Berea Podcast. From a one stoplight town in southern Michigan to Florida and all along I-75, Rod's love of music greatly impacted his award-winning life. To hear more stories and hear him play, come to a benefit concert for the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen on February  15th, 2020 at the Main Auditorium in Madison Southern High School in Berea, Kentucky. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/lighteninrodandthethunderbolts for more!

On the Saturday of the 2018 Spoonbread Festival Troy took a walk around the festivities. This episode was never released. With the recent KET coverage, this is the prefect time to share. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/spoonbreadfestival2018 for more!

Troy loves April Fool's Day. This episode he shares where to find some April Fool's Gifts. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/aprilfools2019 for the video and more.

Troy talks with Jeannette Rowlett about the recent and upcoming events of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. Learn about everything happening throughout 2019 by listening to this special episode. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/kyguild2019update for links and more.

If you can go to a pie auction with Kent Gilbert as the auctioneer, do it! Here is a sample of a recent pie auction we were able to record! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/pieauction for pictures and more!

Andy Salmons talks about the downtown revitalization taking place in Corbin, Kentucky. This event was recorded live on February 13, 2018 at Native Bagel Company in Berea, Kentucky. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/andysalmons for links and more!

During Native Bagel Company's 2018's Create Work Series, Laura Poulette shared details about her nature inspired art. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/laurapoulette for links and more.

During Native Bagel Company's 2018's Creative Work Series, Ali Blair shared her personal history and her efforts to bring more music to Berea. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/aliblair for links and more.

During Native Bagel Company's 2018's Create Work Series, Courtney Howard shared these tips on using social media. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/courtneyhoward for links and more.

The digital archives at the Berea College Hutchins Library holds a treasure trove of Berea's history. Listen to this special interview with Pat Brunner. Pat came to Berea College in the early 1950s and quickly made Berea her home. Listen for stories from Pat's involvement with the Civil Rights Movement and other life lessons.

Listen to hear the sounds of First Christian Church's 2018 Christmas Festival! Church members took to the microphone to share Christmas memories, traditions, and recipes. For links and more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/2018christmasfestival.

Troy and Della take you on a 'behind the scenes tour' of Berea's 2018 Christmas Parade. Make sure to go to www.thebereapodcast.com/2018christmasparade for pictures!

Troy shares one of his favorite Facebook Groups and a surefire way to save time while shopping in Berea. For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/savetimeandmoney!

Here is a holiday bazaar that is 50 years in the making. Listen and learn the recipes and passion that is going into the 2018 Holiday Bazaar at Berea's United Methodist Church. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/holidaybazaar for pictures and more!

The Berea Food Bank and Berea College's CELTS program have worked together for almost 30 years. Listen in to hear about both the Food Bank's history and services as well as how the CELTS program serves both the college students and our community. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/foodbank for more!

Berea's Jereme Zimmerman is a national expert on several sustainability topics and the go-to person on making Mead. Jereme joins Troy on this episode to talk about his craft and becoming a national expert while living in Berea. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/jeremezimmerman for more!

Geocaching is awesome and Berea hosts an annual Geotour the third weekend of October. Listen as Troy and Della talk to Jennifer Napier about this event and the joys of Geocaching. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/geocaching for more!

A Shake Shack is coming to Boone and Chestnut! Listen in for the inside scoop on this new addition to our town. For pictures, links and more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/everydaynutrition

We share Berea's Fiber Frenzy interview on the Ballyhoo Fiber Emporium Podcast. Check out the pictures and links over at www.thebereapodcast.com/fiber!

If there is something you would like to know more about, odds are it will be covered at this year's Know-It-All Festival! Listen to hear about Birdwatching and the Didgeridoo, two topics covered in 2017. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/knowitall2018 for more!

This week look at three instances of what the internet says is weird about Berea. Not 'Weird' like Austin, Texas; but weird like Bigfoot and perplexing archaeological evidence! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/weirdberea for more!

Sustainable Berea and community partners are addressing the Opioid Crisis. Listen to hear about how working with the soil and each other are offering support for those wanting to break their addictions. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/harvestinghope for more!

We spent a lovely evening with our Tourism Commission and other concerned citizens. The discussion about Tourism, Murals, and Outdoor Concerts was so engaging that we thought we would share it with you! For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/711tourism !

Few places in Berea have the history and heart found at 515 Estill Street. Listen in as our community joined together in celebrating the house's 100th birthday. Pictures and more can be found at www.thebereapodcast.com/bighouse.

Musician Jeff Parker shares stories on this week's Berea Podcast. From playing guitar when he was six to playing Carnegie Hall, Jeff talks about the impact that music has had on his life. To hear more stories and hear him play, come to a benefit concert for the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen on July 14th, 2018 at Brock Auditorium in the Coates Building at EKU in Richmond, Kentucky. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/jeffparkerandcompany for more!

What is it like to grow up in a small town like Berea Kentucky? Listen in and learn about what members of the Berea Band, Turning Age, have been able to do while they grew up in our small town. Hear about their upcoming concert on June 15 and a sample of their music. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/turningage for links and more!

This week we share an episode of Troy's old podcast, Completely Comics. Enjoy this Evening with Robert Kirkman. We will have a new episode of The Berea Podcast next week! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/completelycomics for pictures and more!

Troy shares from recent experience how to save money travelling from Berea (if you would ever want to leave). We discuss cheap airfare, using credit card points effectively, amazing website deals and more on this episode. Go to www.theberepodcast.com/traveltips for more!

The digital archives at the Berea College Hutchins Library holds a treasure trove of Berea's history. Listen to this special interview with Mayor Clinton C. Hensley recorded by Joyce Hannan. I would rather listen to 10,000 of these interviews than the political back and forth that is taking place today. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/1978 for more!

Berea's Gallery 123 Arts Accelerator Program suffered a fire on April 30,2018, but first responders, friends, and the community-at-large have offered support in traditional and unexpected ways! Listen to this episode to hear the gratitude, optimism and wisdom of The Gallery's new Program Director, Jeffrey Carpenter as he recaps the past week and shares plans for the future! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/123 for more!

Jamie Boggs joins The Berea Podcast to talk about Raising Arrows Ministry and Grace's Closet. Consider supporting Grace's Closet while you learn about this valuable service in our community. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/raisingarrows for more!

The music of Berea's own John Harmon is featured on this week's Berea Podcast. Listen to this week's episode and enjoy a selection of his music. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/johnharmon for more! If you are a musical artist and would like to be featured on the show email troy@thebereapodcast.com.

Healthy Food and Fun Festivals and Good Music and Gaming Conventions all made the list for this episode. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/collegetown2 for more!