Podcasts about Arena District

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! Combine Week is upon us. What Buckeyes have the most to gain this week...Shedeur won't throw and Matt Stafford could get moved. Saturday was a great night in the Arena District with the Jackets and Crew winning. Buckeye Hoops are in a free fall. Is it the University's fault?? The Spring Showcase is set and tickets are on sale. Austin Ward, Greg Wyshynski, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things

Doug Buchanan, Editor In-Chief of Columbus Business First has the latest local business news the Bluejackets/Fanatics retail sportsbook opens in the Arena District

With three major venues just steps from each other, the Arena District has transformed dramatically over the years into a vibrant, walkable hub for pro sports. Hear the personal experiences and stories of two longtime Arena District personnel, Todd Sharrock (Columbus Blue Jackets, Dir. of Communications) and Dave Redelberger (Columbus Arenas Sports & Entertainment, Dir. of Communications and Interactive Marketing)

Ronald R. Petroff was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated high school from the University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. He attended Vanderbilt University as an undergraduate where he earned a bachelor's degree and double majored in Political Science and American History. He graduated cum laude and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Petroff then attended The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law where he earned a certificate in Alternate Dispute Resolution and was a member of the National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Team. Mr. Petroff also was a member of the National Trial Competition Team. Mr. Petroff earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his perfect score in the class, Criminal Law in the Boardroom. In 2017, Mr. Petroff was named as a Columbus Business First 40 Under 40 Honoree, an honor bestowed upon members of the business community who have achieved great professional and personal milestones.   Mr. Petroff is fluent in Russian and is passionate about giving back to the community. After several years living in the Arena District, Mr. Petroff settled in New Albany with his family. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, S.C.U.B.A. Diving, theater, tennis, and cheering on all of Cleveland's professional sports teams. Mr. Petroff is also passionate about his two alma maters, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Vanderbilt Commodores.   Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Ronald Petroff about being a second-generation immigrant and his path to success. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Culture shock, politics, and language barrier. Deciding whether to do the big firm path. Misconceptions about no fault divorce. The difference between fairness and legality. The importance of setting expectations. Unique challenges of minor kids involved in divorce.   Connect with Ronald: https://www.mcnairpetroff.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are you doing in June?   We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of June.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.   The route to World Breaking ClassiC (WBC) glory returns to the United States with the World Breaking Classic USA open Qualifier 2022, where some of the world's best Bboys and BGirls will compete for two automatic berths to the WBC World Final 2022. Which 2vs2 duo will win $4,000 and a two-night stay in Eindhoven, Netherlands.   Tulsa Regional Tourism is northeast Oklahoma's premier accredited destination marketing organization. Housed at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, it includes Visit Tulsa (leisure travel), the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau (hobby & professional events); the Tulsa Sports Commission (pro & amateur sports events) and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture (accredited film commission & support for Tulsa's creative industries).   Located in the Arena District in downtown Tulsa, Cox Business Convention Center is a modern and award-winning venue providing over 275,000 SF of flexible event space, including Oklahoma's largest banquet space.   Tulsa VegFest is a family friendly, free-to-the-public annual event providing resources and information in a festival atmosphere. This event features a plant-based food court, special presenters, vendors and exhibitors and new in 2022 is a demo stage! Tulsa VegFest could be considered the largest gathering of 100% plant-based food in Oklahoma.   Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River. It's known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry.   Guthrie Green opened in September 2012. Located in the heart of the Tulsa's Arts District in Tulsa, OK, this industrial square block was transformed from an old freight yard to an inviting green space. Guthrie Green is a community town square to celebrate the performing arts. It is a source of health and wellness, ecological awareness, and joyous appreciation of the arts.   What About Bob Chuckwagon Races offers four days of exciting events like none other in Oklahoma. Held in Wilburton, the event features a concert and barrel racing on Thursday night, live music and pasture team roping on Friday, followed by chuckwagon races on both Saturday and Sunday.   Wilburton is a small town with a lot to offer. Tucked into the scenic San Bois Mountains of southeast Oklahoma, Wilburton is the home of Robbers Cave State Park, where thousands of visitors flock each year for camping, hiking, spelunking, boating, fishing, ATV riding, canoeing and horseback riding at the Robbers Cave Stables.   Rooster Days Festival in Broken Arrow, one of the oldest continually running festivals in Oklahoma, for a large carnival, a parade, live entertainment and more.   Broken Arrow offers both small-town charm and big-city amenities. Some of Oklahoma's most scenic natural areas surround the community, making it a top spot for outdoor activities, while its cultural attractions draw people seeking arts and entertainment, especially in downtown's Rose District.   The Okie Noodling Tournament & Festival is the event created for the documentary Okie Noodling (2001) that started it all. This is a once-a-year chance for noodlers and handfishing enthusiasts to compete and meet-up in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma for the world's largest noodling contest.   Pauls Valley is a hidden gem in south-central Oklahoma. It is known for it's thriving arts community, offering an array of museums and art galleries to visit right in the heart of the historic downtown area. One of the most notable museums in town is the Toy & Action Figure Museum, featuring an impressive collection of novelties that attract visitors from all over the world.   SoonerCon is a fan-run multi-genre convention held annually in Central Oklahoma, founded in Oklahoma City proper before calling Midwest City home from 2013 until 2018 and then Norman,   Norman is just 20 minutes from Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport and a few miles south of the intersection of Interstates 35, 40 and 44. Norman Must-Dos include world-class museums, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art andthe Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History along with the National Weather Center and the National Weather Museum.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events  #June #festival #concert #music #Tulsa #food #chuckwagon #chickasawcountry #breakdance #vegan #vegfest #coxcenter #guthriegreen #wilburton #visitchoctawcountry #BrokenArrow #noodling #paulsvalley #soonercon #norman

Mark The Shark and Jensen Lewis for the second day in a row. It's St. Patrick's Day! The atmosphere in the Arena District should be good, especially with the Jackets coming off three straight wins. Ohio State play Loyola-Chicago tomorrow and the atmosphere is going to favor the Buckeyes. At the top of the hour Jensen and Shark talk about their favorite baseball stadiums they've been to. The national media all had takes on Baker Mayfield. We went around the world playing sound of the takes that stood out the most. The Cavs are trending downward, having troubles beating good teams. Jeff Svoboda was on the show in the middle of the third hour.

Cathy Lyttle, a former journalist turned Columbus Chamber exec turned C-suite officer at Worthington Industries, had a front row seat to the Columbus Crew's arrival in Columbus. She was working for the chamber at the time, and was closely involved in the push to bring the team to Central Ohio. How did she feel, then, more than 20 years later, when it looked like the team might leave? "I was sad about that, and a little bit angry, to be quite honest," Lyttle said during a recent taping of our Women of Influence podcast. Now an executive at Worthington, Lyttle said she "kept tabs" on the effort to save the team "from afar," and was aware fo the behind-the-scenes maneuvering to keep the Crew here. Now the power player who not only helped land the Crew but also helped launch the business office of what the Columbus Blue Jackets says she's excited to see all of Columbus' sports teams come together in the Arena District, once the Crew's new stadium is finished. "We've always appreciated what sports can do for a city," Lyttle said. Of course, sports aren't doing much of anything right now, as all the country's major leagues remain on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic. My conversation with Lyttle was recorded in late March, just a few weeks after most of us started working from home and not doing much of anything else. Listen to the full conversation to hear how Lyttle is de-stressing during this unprecedented time, why she thought her first big job offer was a prank by her brother at first, and how she decides which opportunities to take on and which ones to turn down.

Columbus Crew SC’s leaders are adapting to the new working from home lifestyle like the rest of us. President Tim Bezbatchenko, Coach Caleb Porter and Chief Business Officer Steve Lyons are managing family, kids, uncertainty and fear – while trying to meet the needs of the Crew’s players, fans and spooked corporate sponsors. There’s also a $300 million Arena District stadium being constructed, while the economy takes an unexpected nosedive. We talk about all of this in the second episode of our new Crisis Management podcast, along with how they are approaching leadership of the team and organization during this time. This is an installment in a series of discussions with area business owners and leaders about operating amid this new coronavirus reality.

Columbus Crew SC's leaders are adapting to the new working from home lifestyle like the rest of us. President Tim Bezbatchenko, Coach Caleb Porter and Chief Business Officer Steve Lyons are managing family, kids, uncertainty and fear – while trying to meet the needs of the Crew's players, fans and spooked corporate sponsors. There's also a $300 million Arena District stadium being constructed, while the economy takes an unexpected nosedive. We talk about all of this in the second episode of our new Crisis Management podcast, along with how they are approaching leadership of the team and organization during this time. This is an installment in a series of discussions with area business owners and leaders about operating amid this new coronavirus reality.

Brian Higgins and his Arch City Development are busy all over Columbus. The Youngstown native thought Central Ohio would be a temporary stop when he landed at Ohio State University. Then he thought the cubicle life would be his fate. But none of those things were meant to be for the effusive Higgins, who has since become one of the pioneers into distressed city neighborhoods. In this podcast, Higgins says his interest in urban development and renewal began with the advent of Nationwide Arena and the Arena District. What was once Flytown has become a lauded $1.2 billion mega-development, but it carries lessons and implications that all of Central Ohio should understand, he says.

Brian Higgins and his Arch City Development are busy all over Columbus. The Youngstown native thought Central Ohio would be a temporary stop when he landed at Ohio State University. Then he thought the cubicle life would be his fate. But none of those things were meant to be for the effusive Higgins, who has since become one of the pioneers into distressed city neighborhoods. In this podcast, Higgins says his interest in urban development and renewal began with the advent of Nationwide Arena and the Arena District. What was once Flytown has become a lauded $1.2 billion mega-development, but it carries lessons and implications that all of Central Ohio should understand, he says.

Not many Ohioans have heard of the Ohio Penitentiary, a storied prison once located in downtown Columbus. Through is nearly 150 years in operation, its riots, infectious epidemics and a catastrophic fire took the lives of countless prisoners. That might account for the ghostly screams often heard throughout the neighborhood, which is now called the Arena District.Come hear tales from local tour guides who are so familiar with the folklore, they’ve given ghost tours of the area. Come hear the grisly history of what once passed as a state “correctional” facility. Even though the sprawling structure was torn down in 1998, it seems some prisoners never gained their freedom. Are they doomed to roam the streets forever?If you enjoy this episode, please rate, review and subscribe to Ohio Folklore on your chosen podcast platform. You can also find Ohio Folklore at:ohiofolklore.comfacebook.com/ohiofolkloreAnd as always, keep wondering…

In Business First's weekly review of the top business news, we discuss the latest updates on the Crew's new Arena District stadium – and what the city is or isn't spending to support it, plus the closing of the historic downtown YMCA, a housing moratorium in one Central Ohio suburb, and how Graeter's averted a crisis shortage of its most popular flavor.

In Business First's weekly review of the top business news, we discuss the latest updates on the Crew's new Arena District stadium – and what the city is or isn't spending to support it, plus the closing of the historic downtown YMCA, a housing moratorium in one Central Ohio suburb, and how Graeter's averted a crisis shortage of its most popular flavor.

With fall weather now here, the News & Brews team finally cracked open some pumpkin beer. The divisive style peaked a few years ago and while it isn’t as prevalent as it once was (or as its coffee equivalent is), there are still a few to be had around town. We kicked it with Sideswipe Brewing’s Squashing Pumpkins, an ale that uses both squash and pumpkins in its recipe in addition to the traditional assortment of spices. Was it gourd to the last drop? Tune in to find out. We talk about the interesting origins of the Columbus craft brewery before jumping into the notable beer news of the week including naming the new Blue Jackets-BrewDog USA beer (there’s still time to vote); Seventh Son Brewing gets into the hard seltzer business; New England-based Narragansett arrives in Ohio; and the self-serve Whistle & Keg opens in the Arena District.

With fall weather now here, the News & Brews team finally cracked open some pumpkin beer. The divisive style peaked a few years ago and while it isn't as prevalent as it once was (or as its coffee equivalent is), there are still a few to be had around town. We kicked it with Sideswipe Brewing's Squashing Pumpkins, an ale that uses both squash and pumpkins in its recipe in addition to the traditional assortment of spices. Was it gourd to the last drop? Tune in to find out. We talk about the interesting origins of the Columbus craft brewery before jumping into the notable beer news of the week including naming the new Blue Jackets-BrewDog USA beer (there's still time to vote); Seventh Son Brewing gets into the hard seltzer business; New England-based Narragansett arrives in Ohio; and the self-serve Whistle & Keg opens in the Arena District.

Central Ohio is home to more than 50 breweries, the vast majority of which opened in the last six years. But there are a few that have been in the business for decades — Columbus Brewing, Barley's Brewing and Smokehouse Brewing, which is only a few years old under that brand, but once was part of Barley's. Elevator Brewing Co. is part of that class as well, marking 20 years of business in 2019. Founded by Dick Stevens, who still owns it to this day, it began as a brewery in Marysville supplying the downtown Columbus restaurant of the same name. The brewery relocated to 165 N. 4th St. in 2007 and eventually added a taproom once Ohio law changed to allow such spaces. For this week's News & Brews we opened the 380 IPA, a newer offering from old Columbus brand, and discuss the difficulties some older craft brewers may face as they try to keep up with the ever-expanding and evolving industry that is beer. In alcohol/food/restaurant news, the team discusses the closing of the Three-Legged Mare and why the Arena District has been a tough spot for some restaurants over the years. Over in Grandview Heights, Spagio has a new owner after 38 years of business. What's staying the same and what's changing? I ask if anyone remembers the Mr. Happy and Little Miss children's book series (it makes sense in context, I swear) and Editor-in-Chief Doug Buchanan returns from a few weeks abroad with craft brewing job leads for anyone willing to travel to Asia.

Central Ohio is home to more than 50 breweries, the vast majority of which opened in the last six years. But there are a few that have been in the business for decades — Columbus Brewing, Barley’s Brewing and Smokehouse Brewing, which is only a few years old under that brand, but once was part of Barley’s. Elevator Brewing Co. is part of that class as well, marking 20 years of business in 2019. Founded by Dick Stevens, who still owns it to this day, it began as a brewery in Marysville supplying the downtown Columbus restaurant of the same name. The brewery relocated to 165 N. 4th St. in 2007 and eventually added a taproom once Ohio law changed to allow such spaces. For this week’s News & Brews we opened the 380 IPA, a newer offering from old Columbus brand, and discuss the difficulties some older craft brewers may face as they try to keep up with the ever-expanding and evolving industry that is beer. In alcohol/food/restaurant news, the team discusses the closing of the Three-Legged Mare and why the Arena District has been a tough spot for some restaurants over the years. Over in Grandview Heights, Spagio has a new owner after 38 years of business. What’s staying the same and what’s changing? I ask if anyone remembers the Mr. Happy and Little Miss children’s book series (it makes sense in context, I swear) and Editor-in-Chief Doug Buchanan returns from a few weeks abroad with craft brewing job leads for anyone willing to travel to Asia.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson as they recap the latest 3-1 victory over FC Cincinnati, discuss the brawl that broke out between players during this match, and provide Crew SC player injury updates. Next we preview the upcoming match up against Chicago Fire, discuss how the Downtown Commission unanimously agreed to demolish nine Arena District buildings starting next month, and answer questions submitted via social media.

Business First held a roundtable on the progress of Ohio's medical marijuana market on March 14 at Sparkspace in the Arena District. The panelists included: Andy Joseph, CEO, Apeks Supercritical/Ohio Grown Therapies; Justin Hunt, executive vice president, Grow Ohio Pharmaceuticals; Sandy Lynskey, attorney, Mac Murray & Shuster; Mark Hamlin, senior policy adviser, Ohio Department of Commerce; Douglas Berman, professor, Ohio State University.

Business First held a roundtable on the progress of Ohio's medical marijuana market on March 14 at Sparkspace in the Arena District. The panelists included: Andy Joseph, CEO, Apeks Supercritical/Ohio Grown Therapies; Justin Hunt, executive vice president, Grow Ohio Pharmaceuticals; Sandy Lynskey, attorney, Mac Murray & Shuster; Mark Hamlin, senior policy adviser, Ohio Department of Commerce; Douglas Berman, professor, Ohio State University.

Sports columnist Michael Arace talks with Dispatch photographer Kyle Robertson on the recent news that broke this week regarding the Columbus Crew SC. During this show we explain in detail the plans that Columbus City leaders announced on Wednesday to build a community sports complex located at the team’s current home at Mapfre Stadium. We also discuss yesterday’s news of the plans to build a new Crew Stadium west of the already existing Arena District. Finally, we discuss the press conference that happened in New York on Tuesday that officially named Gregg Berhalter the U.S. men’s national team head coach.

As National Pizza Month comes to a close, we are ending on a high note by talking to three people who create pizza toppings that are out of this world. From a mussel pizza (with mussels still in their shell) to one based on Showtime's "Dexter," we discovered how they come up with these pizzas and how they market the oddball concoctions. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we talk about the best food, drinks and more in central Ohio. Three weeks ago, we made a laundry list of the 'best ofs," from favorite deep dish to best high-end pizza found in central Ohio. Two weeks ago, we interviewed pizza shop owners from Bexley Pizza Plus, Borgata Pizza Cafe and Mama Mimi's Take N' Bake Shop about how to make great pizza and where they go to find a good slice in central Ohio. Last week, we toured the Donatos test kitchen and made three pizzas, including their most popular pepperoni pizza and the Founder's Favorite (the top choice of managing editor Lee Cochran). This episode's panelists are: • Jason Biundo, part owner of Mikey's Late Night Slice (locations in the Arena District, Clintonville, Short North and downtown Columbus) • Heidi Oliver, director of promotions at Mikey's Late Night Slice • Peter Danis, owner of Figlio Wood Fired Pizza (locations in Grandview, Upper Arlington and Dayton) Where do they go to find the best pizza in central Ohio? • Jason's pick: Flying Pizza (Former location: 1812 N. High St., Columbus) and Buckeye Slice (Former location: 5216 Bethel Road, Columbus). • Heidi's pick: Pizza Hut (Editor's note: Heidi mentioned that her pick was somewhat persuaded by her pregnancy. Congratulations!) • Peter's pick: Harvest Pizzeria (Locations in Bexley, Clintonville, Dublin, German Village and Grandview Heights) Other pizza places mentioned in this episode: • Sizzle Pie (locations in Eugene and Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington) • &Pizza (pronounced "And pizza") (locations in seven states; the closest to central Ohio would be Washington, D.C.) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

You may know her as the Kevin Bacon of Tulsa, the former executive director of TYPros, or as the founder of Zakerion Strategies and Consulting, but title aside, Shagah Zakerion might just be Tulsa’s biggest fan, and the city’s fiercest advocate. Shagah’s unique resume and passion for the city have made her the perfect booster for Tulsa’s latest up-and-coming development. The Arena District Master Plan is a vision for the 30-block Arena District, located on the western side of Downtown Tulsa, Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad to the north and west, Boulder Avenue to the east, and 11th Street to the south. It contains some of downtown’s largest convening places — the BOK Center, the Cox Business Center, the Paige Belcher building, the Central Library, yet is far less developed than other downtown districts. Over the past eight months, a group of dedicated City Staff, community representatives and a consultant team — including Shagah — have been hard at work developing a strategic plan to reposition and revitalize the Arena District. This re-imagining is supported by Vision Tulsa, an $884 million sales tax renewal package approved by voters in 2016, is making substantial investments in economic development, education, public safety, streets and transportation needs citywide. The final master plan open house was held of September 26, and the official unveiling will be sometime this month. Lucky for us, Shagah is offering a sneak peek at the ambitious vision outlined by the Master Plan. Follow Shagah on LinkedIn, on Twitter and Instagram. In this episode’s edition of What the What?!, Morgan Phillips tries brewing her own kombucha. And yes, she touched the SCOBY... Local music featured in this episode is “Not a Thing” by Faye Moffett. Learn more here. Original theme and interstitial music for Tulsa Talks by The Earslips, recorded and mixed by Mike Gilliland at Auggy Reed Studios. Tulsa Talks is produced by Langdon Publishing.

Following the success of our barbecue episode, we'd be remiss if we didn't talk about the all-American burger. Where can you find the best burger in the Columbus area? That's what this week's podcast is all about. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are: • Shane McCloskey, co-founder of Columbus Grub on Instagram • Sam Clark, co-founder of Columbus Grub on Instagram • Vince Tornero, host of the In the Record Store podcast and the Ohio State Fair's podcast, "A Fair to Remember" • Neil Thompson, editor of content and special projects for ThisWeek Community News Where can the best burgers be found in central Ohio? Shane's pick: Red Door Tavern (1736 W. 5th Ave., Columbus) Sam's pick: Gahanna Grill ( 82 Granville St., Gahanna) Neil's pick: The Rail (5839 Frantz Road, Dublin) Vince's pick: Culver's (multiple locations throughout central Ohio and 23 other states) Other burgers and restaurants mentioned in this episode: • ButterBurger at Culver's --• NOTE: This is how they spell ButterBurger according to Culver's site • Mojo burger at The Rail • Some Like It Hot burger at Gahanna Grill • The Thurman Cafe (183 Thurman Ave., Columbus) • Wendy's (multiple locations nationwide) • Red Robin (multiple locations nationwide) • Max & Erma's (multiple locations in nine states) • Five Guys (multiple locations nationwide) • Bareburger (locations in Clintonville and the Short North, as well as six other states) • In-N-Out Burger (multiple locations on the west coast) • Ted's Montana Grill (locations in the Arena District and at Easton Town Center, as well as 14 other states) • Flavor 91 Bistro (5186 E. Main St., Whitehall) • IHOb (now back to IHOP -• multiple locations nationwide) • Gallo's Taproom (locations in Columbus and Powell) • Graffiti Burger (No longer in business) • Fuddruckers (no longer in Ohio, but locations in 34 states) • G.D. Ritzy's (which is making a comeback) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital, and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

In the latest edition of The Kicker, we discussed funding in the state capital bill for COSI's dinosaur exhibit and a park next to COSI that's seen as a catalyst for development in Franklinton. We also talked about the rapid growth of pet supply chain PetPeople and why that's leading the chain to look for a new headquarters in Central Ohio, homing in on Dublin. Other topics included a pair of meat-related restaurant stories: The operator of the Ray Ray's Hog Pit food truck's new sausage and charcuterie venture in Grandview, and a new cheesesteak shop for the Arena District. And we went over a new medical marijuana bill initiated by Ohio lawmakers and why that isn't stopping independent efforts to get a pro-legalization measure on the November ballot.

In the latest edition of The Kicker, we discussed funding in the state capital bill for COSI's dinosaur exhibit and a park next to COSI that's seen as a catalyst for development in Franklinton. We also talked about the rapid growth of pet supply chain PetPeople and why that's leading the chain to look for a new headquarters in Central Ohio, homing in on Dublin. Other topics included a pair of meat-related restaurant stories: The operator of the Ray Ray's Hog Pit food truck's new sausage and charcuterie venture in Grandview, and a new cheesesteak shop for the Arena District. And we went over a new medical marijuana bill initiated by Ohio lawmakers and why that isn't stopping independent efforts to get a pro-legalization measure on the November ballot.

The DKM crew podcasts live from the R Bar in the Arena District in downtown Columbus, OH for the Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-2013 home opener against the Detroit Red Wings.  John and Morgan welcome Joe Reader as the full-time third member of the podcast.  Joe loves the Blue Jackets and hates all others.  The crew discusses the Blue Jackets season opener in Nashville and end each member of the podcast gets a wish.  The R Bar was a great atmosphere and was insanely loud.

Panelists: Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio and Television; Gil Price, Managing Editor, The Columbus Call and Post; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Lawmakers reach budget deal; Casino Developer determined to build in Arena District; Ohio Supreme Court rules cell phone information off limits to police; Few interested in running for Ohio Supreme Court; Lawmakers try to prohibit junk food from schools.

Various fans in the Arena District talk about their excitement for Blue Jackets home playoff games