Two Skinny Ties

We all know her... But we wanted to know her more! Two Skinny Ties rolling on with News 5 Anchor Danita Harris! She's GREAT... Full of energy and positive vibes. This was a fun one, I hope you enjoy it also!

Ever want to pick the brain of an elite athlete?! We did. Tim Mack won gold at the 2004 Olympic Games. Breaking records in the process! And weirdly enough we talked more about the mental aspect more-so than the physical aspect. VERY interesting conversation with and incredible guy. Give it a listen for a dive into the brain of an Elite Olympic Athlete's brain.

We're back with another episode of Two Skinny Ties. This time we're talking to one of the guys that encouraged us to even start a podcast. Joe Donatelli. The King of the Internet... well, his official title is the News 5 Digital Director... We'll go with Internet King haha This Clevelander had been to the LA scene and back with some interesting stories! Jon and I took a peak inside what make Joe, Joe and his philosophy for the digital news. Give it a listen!

In this episode Jon and I sit down with Terrence Lee before he heads off to Chicago. He's leaving News5 for an INSANELY huge opportunity. I can't really type out what this guy means to us so we'll just leave it with this... Good luck, congrats and we'll see you around. Here's a dive into what makes TLee, TLee!

Making a New Years Resolution? A lifestyle change? This week's episode is all about fitness... and health. And Jeff Brannigan! Co-Owner of CrossFit 6th City. I met him several months ago when dropping in to a CrossFit class last winter. I've since joined his gym, or CrossFit box ;) and decided to bring him in. Clear up some CrossFit myths and hopefully give you a little encouragement to get moving. I tried to make it as non-advertisement as possible... I didn't do very well though. I'm clearly a big fan of CrossFit and spreading the word on getting healthy! My next task is getting Mr. Jon Rudder back into Crossfit!!!

You like sports? We do... so does Mike Couzens. Hear how he's turned a passion into a career for ESPN covering college football and basketball games across the country. The highs and lows, the ins and outs, the goods and bads of the biz!

In this episode of Two Skinny Ties, Trent and Jon sit down with Mary Santora. She represented Ohio in Thrillist’s “50/50: The Best Undiscovered Comedian From Every State.” In addition to being named Comedian of the Year at the 2019 Cleveland Comedy Awards. Bottom line, she's hilarious. So we invited her on to talk about the comedy business, Cleveland's comedy scene and about how incredible she is in general! Give it a listen... Then go catch one of her shows!

One of our newest members of the News5 staff... Emily Hamilton. She graced us with her presence in the Euclid Room for this week's podcast. We invited her for a couple reasons: First off, he social media is hilarious. Super clever and not just business. She is herself. Jon and I wanted to get to know her. We can't sum up everything in 30 minutes but here's a start. Give it a listen and then go follow her on Social Media... She's great! 

News 5's Jon Doss joins Trent & Jon in this episode of Two Skinny Ties. They talk his path to Cleveland, in addition to his take on Cleveland Sports Teams. Where they are, where they've been and what's in the future... Jon's son also makes one of the best cameos in Podcast cuteness history toward the end. Stick around for that. He's well on his way to being one of Cleveland's biggest sports fans!!!

Quite the podcast this week! Went from laughs to nearly tears and back to and incredibly uplifting story. Talk about someone who put his heart on the line for what he believes in... Peter Stancato. The guy is an inspiration! We go over what all he had to endure to just open the doors to Nosotros Climbing Gym and the handholds he has to grasp to move forward.

In this episode, Trent and Jon are talking about all things CLE music. And hair. Patrick Corrigan, owner of Blackcat Barbershop and guitarist extraordinaire stopped in to talk music. One of the coolest guys you'll meet. We talk about music, hair, Cleveland, Clevelander mentality and what makes us... well, us! Give it a listen. You're going to like this guy!

In this week's pod we talk about why we haven't had weekly podcasts... in about a month. Summer at it's finest! Trips, bad bets, great footwear, lofty goals and more! Jon and I are open to suggestions, keep the ideas coming!!! Find us on all the social medias!

Jon Rudder and I took the show on the road. We caught up with Mark Durno. A local triathlete competing in USA Triathlons 2019 National Championships. The guy is a machine and has some incredible stories. He's traveled the world competing in triathlons of all lengths and even adventure races. If you're looking for motivation to get moving... give this episode a listen!

They're the sounds that baseball fans associate so closely with the game: The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The beat of the drum? For Cleveland fans, no baseball game is complete without the beat of John Adams and his drum. And it's been pounding strong for more than 40 years.

#ClevelandRocks. We know it. But why? We keep hearing about m=people moving away and coming back so we're getting to the bottom of it. Jon and Trent talk with Homa about her travels and coming home to Cleveland. Trent's also a Boomerang Clevelander. Minds get blown, we get to know Homa and Trent finds an entire world of fun he didn't even know exists in Cleveland! Looking to visit the CLE or tired of being bored? Give this episode a listen!

What has 4 thumbs and likes to fly? These guys! Sort of... Jon and Trent sit down with Cody Tosi. He's the man behind the wheel? Joystick? Cyclic! ... of AirTracker5. We're talking military, storm chasing and career opportunities with one of the best in the biz! Give it a listen!

Jon and I are back with another episode of Two Skinny Ties... Stupid Studies! The amount of research is ridiculous. Things we don't need to study. Things that you may think are common sense... we're talking about it!

NHL Season wrapping up, Blue Jackets fell short this year and we haven't had a chance to really get into it. Now we are. If you're looking for some inside information on the Blue Jackets... Here's Jon & Trent's phone call with Rob Mixer of The Athletic. Check it out! Also... ignore the audio issues... we're learning!!!

Not always a good thing to call the second eopisode, "Bloopers" but we did! Have you ever messed up? We do... a lot. But it's cool. So cool we brought in News 5's Meg Shaw to talk about some of our WORST/BEST times on live TV. Looking for some Monday Motivation? Give this a listen! Then let us know some of your biggest bloopers.

Thanks for checking out the podcast! In the first "Eppy" we're giving a broad overview of what "Two Skinny Ties" is all about. Including but not limited to a couple sound checks (haha) and just overall feeling out of the new equipment. Let us know what you think!