POPULARITY
West of Centre hits the road for a special live show from Medicine Hat — Canada's sunniest city and the backdrop for big questions about energy, identity and the future of the West. Host Kathleen Petty is joined by a panel featuring former Alberta Party leader Barry Morishita, former UCP MLA Michaela Frey and pollster Janet Brown for a wide-ranging conversation on Western alienation, interprovincial trade and the role of mid-sized cities in provincial and national politics. Rochelle Pancoast, the City of Medicine Hat's managing director of energy, land and environment, also joins the discussion. The event wraps with a lively Q&A with the audience.This episode of West of Centre was made possible through a partnership with the Medicine Hat Public Library, and marks a preview of CBC's future expansion into the "Gas City" with the launch of a new local bureau.
West of Centre is hitting the road to Medicine Hat for a special live show at the Esplanade centre on April 16! Join host Kathleen Petty and producer Falice Chin, along with a lineup of insightful guests, as they delve into the city's “Gas City” reputation and the challenges of transitioning away from local natural gas. The conversation will also tackle issues like Western alienation in Premier Danielle Smith's home riding — and we want you to be part of it. Presented in partnership with the Medicine Hat Public Library, this event is free to attend: reserve your tickets now at cbc.ca/mycalgary. For VIP tickets, email westofcentre@cbc.ca. We hope to see you there!
Don Kreitz, Davey Brown, and the most intriguing sprint car team in the country. Plus USAC's new rules target weight issues and fuel tanks among other things, racing coming up tonight, and the future of Gas City.
Tony and Fingers recorded this special bonus episode of Eat Drink Smoke at the 2024 Grant County's Best BBQ Showdown -- held annually at the Mississinewa Cigar Company in Gas City, Indiana. The event raises money for Twin City We Care, an organization dedicated to making a "merrier' Christmas for the less fortunate in Gas City, Jonesboro and Mill Township, Indiana. The fellas reviewed the AVO Expressions -- and sampled some Old Forester 1924 Ten Year Old Whisky with Julian Miller, Mississinewa Cigar Company's Executive Bourbon Steward. Other topics discussed this episode -- BBQ, and lots of it. Are we witnessing the end of Spirit Airlines? The Augusta National Golf Club made a major announcement about the 2025 Masters Tournament, as Americans continue to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. All that and more on this bonus edition of Eat Drink Smoke! Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmokeFacebook: @eatdrinksmokeIG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicStitcher SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Kokomo Press Podcast is back after the biggest live comedy show weekend of our existence. Fresh off 3 nights of comedy at Coopers Pub in Kokomo, Gas City Brewing Co. in Gas City, and Harvestfest X in Miami, the Kokomo Press still found time to sit down for a hilarious podcast.Hosts Jordan Danger Grainger and Brian Alan West Jr. are back again with familiar face and frequent collaborator Sean D and boy do we have a treat for you..Rounding out our panel is a guy who spent this last weekend making our faces hurt from laughing. He's fresh off a multi-state tour and just left South Dakota. He hails from Louisville; KY and you can find him nationwide over on his Instagram DANALTEN69. Give it up for Dan Alten!We talked about so much including traveling the road doing comedy, the Kill Tony comedy effect and how he prefers Houston to Austin, bird eating plants, creepy teachers we all had, Santa Claus and how Coca Cola created the American Version of him, and our amazing comedy shows this past weekend!Grab your best headphones, pop us on, and be ready to laugh at this exciting headlining episode of the Kokomo Press Podcast!@thekokomopress on YouTube, Facebook, and instagram.Jordan Grainger is @ultrajoyed on twitter, facebook, and tiktok.Jordan Bell is @hypocrisy_jones on all major platforms.Cortni Richardson is @cortni88 on instagram and @cortni_lean on twitter.Brian West is @veinypeckerpete on twitter and @westjr.brian on instagram.
Join Scott, Iris, and Kylie as we meet Gas City native Kevin Planck. From working with inner-city youth to dedicating himself to behavioral health and senior care, Kevin has always found his purpose in helping others. In this podcast, we dive deep into Kevin's experiences, the challenges he's faced, and the profound fulfillment he finds in taking care of people.
Hopes at Gas City take a blow, we've got lots of Lucas late model questions, I'll share a full rundown on USAC midget full timers, sprint car driver news, and plenty more.
Joining us for this episode, we have fellow Hoosier, Zane DeVault! He is the driver of the #6 winged sprint car out of Plymouth, Indiana! Discussed: A ride swap and collecting a few wins in 2023 USCS competition, the Flip Flop 50 at Riverside, the past weekend recap at Hattiesburg & Southern Raceway High Limit discussion and his thoughts on his race with them at Lincoln Park Speedway Winged sprint car racing in Indiana Sonny's bar-b-cue and sauce discussions Bar/tavern food (Ends around 1:33:00 mark) Stoking the Fire A former promotor returns to Fremont Speedway in Ohio. ASCoC finally sold to High Limit. Clarity on the Devils Bowl Speedway property and surrounding property sale. Macon Speedway is for sale She Midwest Sprint Car Series (MSCS) ceases operations. Lucas Oil Late Model champion crowned. Social media backlash. Dirt Draft results (Ends around 1:57:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO Sprints Final Stampede @ Devils Bowl Speedway DTWC @ Eldora KKM Giveback @ Port City Fuzzy's Fall Fling - ASCS Sooner Region Springfield Raceway (MO) tech man appreciation night Kokomo & Gas City finales Imperial Valley Raceway - So. California Open Competion Non-wing sprint cars USRA Fall Nationals @ Vado USCS @ Hattiesburg & Southern Raceway Britton Finkenbinder Memorial @ BAPS (Ends around 2:10:00 mark) The Smoke Qdoba burrito A Tim Tams find at an unusual place A visit to Moonlite BBQ, Drakes, Pizza Hut, and Roadhouse again... for Charlie Wing Wednesday @ Rounders Too Brisket point on the BGE
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich 2023 Chef's Special. Their drink review: Uncle Nearest's Straight Rye Whiskey. The guys sat down with Tyler Jones of Espinosa Cigars during the Twin City We Care fundraiser at the Mississinewa Cigar Company in Gas City, Indiana. They talked about Espinosa's partnership with Guy Fieri to create their Knuckle Sandwich line, the cigar industry and its growth moving into 2024. Topics this week include: Hamas attacks Isreal. Coca-Cola embraces controversial AI image generator with new “Y3000” flavor - Tony and Fingers review it! Hybrid workers are 'coffee badging' to spend less time in the office and dodge RTO mandates. Burger King has a new permanent menu side dish. All that and much more on episode 259 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich 2023 Chef's Special: Size - 6 1/2 x 52 Wrapper - Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder - Nicaraguan Filler - Nicaraguan Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar (http://blendbarcigar.com) in Indianapolis, IN. Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) On Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09697f78-947d-4008-92f6-18f6b241774a/Eat-Drink-Smoke) On Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/eat-drink-smoke) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qf6qSmnpb5ctSMEtaB6lp)
Scott, Alicia, and Kylie are joined this week by Cory Simon, the Talent Recruiter for Summers Plumbing Heating and Cooling. Cory is a Gas City boomerang. An Ole Miss grad that was ready to not land in Grant County but here he is and raising his young family in the place where his family landed in 1936. Get ready to learn all you can about this Green Bay Packers owner and budding wedding officiant.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott, Alicia, and Kylie sit down this week with a Gas City native Mark Atkinson. He boomeranged from Gas City to Macon, GA and back. He is a retired pastor from Eastview Wesleyan Church, father of 4 plus a bonus. Dedicated to cheering everyone on to live their best life, he has built some crazy connections. Learn what is next on the book and bucket list.
Our visits with local educators continues this week as Scott, Alicia, and Kylie chat with Mississinewa High School Principal Rachel Roesch. Listen in as we hear how Rachel and her family found Grant County, what she loves about her work, and what it's like raising three kids in Gas City!
Alicia and Kylie chat today with Steve Quaderer. Growing up in Angola, Steve was a 3-sport athlete in high school and was recruited to Manchester University to play baseball. Listen in as Steve tells us how his own coaches, mentors, and life experiences led him to the work and life he leads today with his wife and two sons in Gas City. A word of care. Toward the end of this episode, Steve shares his story of a close family member's suicide. Please use caution when listening as this topic may trigger distress.
Calling all Readers! This is the episode for you! Today, Kylie and Iris welcome LeeAnna Smith, Executive Director of the United Way of Grant County. LeeAnna, born and raised in Gas City, shares how she landed back in Grant County. An avid reader and proclaimed "Bestie" with her Librarians growing up, LeeAnna talks about her need to feel connected to her community, her first date with her husband that ended in a handshake, and the importance of realizing your potential. Oh! And her top book recommendations from 2022.
On this week's episode we catch up Joey Duffy of the pivotal gateway band from Oklahoma, CLIFFDIVER. Joey and I found out that we had a lot more in common than just great music. *Disclaimer* - we get pretty deep on those common bonds, such as military, mental illness, suicide, and addiction. The common theme that we find through all of this is how music saves. CILFFDIVER is the perfect example of a band that on paper might not make sense, but the second you hear their music you go, fuck yeah!!!! If you are looking for a new and exciting band to save your life, CLIFFDIVER is the band you've been searching for. Join Joey and I as we travel to "Gas City" and get "Lost In IKEA" while looking for "Cameron Diaz."Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99
Today we welcome Gabi Bradley- the Gabi in Gabriella's Old Time Pizza in Gas City! Listen in as she shares how she loves the Hallmark-esque feel and the slower pace of life in Grant County. Gabi shares some breaking news of new business ventures coming to Main Street Gas City and encourages budding entrepreneurs to find a seasoned mentor.
Stoking the Fire Belle Claire Speedway for sale The Hoosier 100 is back in 2023 A USAC Silver Crown champion is crowned Social media of the week and Dirt Draft results from us *ends around 16:00 mark* Feature Finish Keith Kunz Giveback Classic @ Port City WoO National Open @ Williams Grove 28th Annual Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup WoO Late Models trifecta weekend Jacksonville Speedway finale Gas City finale Atomic Speedway Southern California Open Competition Non-Wing Sprint Cars *ends around 36:00 mark* The Smoke Roast beef grilled cheeses Smoked chicken Gridiron pizza...add strom meat Charlies restaurant tour for the week
Three young women go missing. Similarities between them point to a serial offender. Phelps reveals his exclusive "lost" interview tapes with serial murderer Larry Hall, the man depicted in the new Apple TV+ series 'Black Bird,' who could be responsible for dozens of young girl murders throughout the midwest and Deep South. Buckle up for the finale of this special two-part episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you seen the Apple TV series 'Black Bird'? If so, you've not heard the killer in that series like you will in this special two-part episode. Here, three young women go missing. Similarities between them point to a serial offender. Phelps reveals his exclusive "lost" interview tapes with killer Larry Hall, depicted in the new Apple TV+ series 'Black Bird,' who could be responsible for dozens of young girls' murders throughout the midwest and Deep South. Buckle up for this special 2-part episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we have Duane back and tells us about his trip to Kokomo for the XR races that was a bit unorganized and he talks about his trip to the 4 Crown. We also talk about our trip to Gas City for the James Dean Classic where Elliott was surprised to run into late model star Brandon Sheppard. We also talk about the recent driver news and the upcoming High Limits race at Wayne County.
Stoking the Fire Kyle Loomis is a fraud. Brandon Sheppard leaving the Rocket house car at seasons send. More California races cancelled. Late models rainouts/reschedule dates. IMCA Supernationals @ Boone Speedway - Troy Morris III results from there! (ends around 19-20 minute mark) Feature Finish Josh Burton Memorial race Gas City weekly finale Bloomington weekly and a champion is crowned WoO sprints @ Skagit, Greys Harbor, Gold Cup Race of Champions @ Silver Dollar Sprint Car Challenge Tour ASCoC @ Sharon, Port Royal for the Tuscarora 50 USAC Silver Crown @ DuQuoin USAC West Coast sprints USAC National Midgets Xtreme Outlaw sprints @ Jacksonville & Spoon River 52nd Annual Late Model Dream at Eldora SuperDirtcar series Short Track Super Series PA weekly (ends around the 46:00 mark) The Smoke Ice Cream from Super Twist - Brandon Morin's stand Picanha & Skirt steak tacos on Labor Day weekend Ma T 888 China bistro Wing Wednesday A new sandwich creation at Rounders Too Longhorn steak night other cooks from the guys the past couple weeks
Duane returns this week from his week and Vegas and we catch up about his trip and he recaps his visit to the King's Royal. We also talk about his AFCS weekend and the drama that ensued as well as CJ Leary's drop kicks at Gas City. We cover the World of Outlaws from PA and talk about some of the other news from around dirt racing.
Stoking the fire Bobby Pierce locks up his 5th Hell Tour Championship Southern National Late Models @ I-75 fireworks on Tuesday! Donny Schatz hits 2,000 A Main starts with WoO 35th USAC Indiana Sprint Week gets kicked off at Gas City. Tempers flaring there as well! Our Sprint Week picks! *ends at 40 minute mark* Feature finish Results from: Sprint week World of Outlaws in Pennsylvania Lernerville Power-I & ASCoC Lucas Oil Late Models @ Husets and Silver Dollar Nationals at I-80 Hell Tour Taco Bravo NARC @ Stockton Skagit Knoxville weekly *ends at 1 hour mark* The Smoke Surf & Turf tacos, Charlie's weekly cooks, Kyle's cooks and restaurant stops while in Montana for vacation, smoking chickens for a trial cook on a new smoker we are using for our fundraiser cook on July 30th.
Special guest for this episodes drivers seat segment: Zack Pretorius! He is the driver of the #9z non-wing sprint car out of Yorktown, Indiana. A weekly regular at Gas City, Lincoln Park Speedway, as well as Kokomo when they run. Discussed: Starting in pavement go-carts and making the switch to 410 sprint cars. Recap from Indiana Midget Week and some of his 2022 season. Favorite tracks he likes to run at. Big track talk? Goals for this season. Stoking the fire (starts @ 27:00 minute mark) USAC Indiana Midget Week recap + our Haubstadt midget week recap from Sunday, June 5th More rain! Eldora Million USAC Eastern Storm is on tap. Meeting Todd Hobson and dropping some food off for him. TKS Motorsports makes yet another driver change in their 2KS car @ Knoxille. Nate McMillin wreck & injury @ Lincoln Park, wishing him a speedy recovery. Feature finish (starts @ 53:00 mark) USAC midget week @ Haubstadt, Lincoln Park, Kokomo World of Outlaw Sprints @ Knoxville for the Brownells Big Guns bash Eldora Prelims & the Eldora Million. Ohio Speedweeks for the All-Star Circuit of Champions POWERi & Xtreme Outlaw series @ Lake Ozarks NARC @ Ocean and Placerville. The smoke (starts @ 1:12:00 mark) What's on our grills this week? Cheese tortellini, crunch wraps, pork steaks, juicy Lucy's, and a few restaurant stops for the weekend.
Dalton Bishop, of Gas City, IN, announces his plans for the 2022 season after taking a step back from grassroots racing, following an incident in 2021. Cameron explains why Montpelier Motor Speedway racing starts 22 minutes after the hour. Dalton Bishop Racing on Facebook Supporting Dalton Bishop Racing in the 2022 Season: Indy Racing Images Crandall Engineering Pour House Bar & Grill Tacos No Mas Tuesday Liddick-Howell Reality Cyndi Reneau and Connie Zirkle- Moving Real Estate R&R Transmission Skye Stevens Ryder Rose Grit Marketing Support this podcast.
We finally got to race! This week we talk about the weekend at Attica Raceway Park where the All Star sprints were in action both nights! We also talk about the shakeup at Eldora Speedway! Our friend and former Gas City promoter Jerry Gappens was named the new GM for Eldora Speedway and we talk about what we can expect to see at the Ohio facility going forward. Then we also talk about the possibility of a Prelude to The Dream type of event coming back!
This week, Tony and Fingers review the Arturo Fuente Oro Magnum R Super Sixty and Sweetens Cove Kennessee Kentucky & Tennessee Bourbon Whiskeys. Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy (http://eatdrinksmokeshow.com) host Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar (http://blendbarcigar.com) in Indianapolis, IN. Follow Eat! Drink! Smoke! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoEatDrinkSmoke | @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke | @eatdrinksmoke IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatdrinksmokepodcast | @EatDrinkSmokePodcast Topics include: The guys did a "Let's Go Bourbon" book signing at the Mississinewa Cigar Company in Gas City, Indiana. Dennis Roach, of MCC talked about how and why his partners opened a cigar lounge in a small Indiana town. Jeremiah Cosner of Sweetens Cove dropped by to talk about their new juice, Sweetens Cove Kennessee Kentucky & Tennessee Bourbon Whiskeys. The IRS is warning people they are about to lose their refund. Will Smith and Chris Rock, there's new video footage! All that and much more on episode 179 of Eat! Drink! Smoke! The Podcast is Free! Click Below! On Apple Podcasts (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke) On Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09697f78-947d-4008-92f6-18f6b241774a/Eat-Drink-Smoke) On Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/eat-drink-smoke) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qf6qSmnpb5ctSMEtaB6lp)
This week Iris, Kylie, and Scott sit down with Gas City entrepreneur Amie Pearson! We discuss the winding trail of entrepreneurship that brought her to where she is today - owning an amazing local business (Mama Pearson's Soaporium), raising three boys with her husband Pat, and Guiness World Records! It's a wide-ranging conversation that you won't want to miss!
WWL's team sits down today with a fixture of the Gas City community. Janet Blake landed in Grant County after working in glass manufacturing all over the East Coast. She is known in Gas City for all her community engagement - including the Gas City Chamber, Concerts in the Park, Gas City Kiwanis, and Grant County United Way. Until she retired from TCC, she was also know as the “cell phone lady”. We are excited for you to hear how she came to call Grant County home.
Cameron and Cody catch up with a quick review on some Non-Wing sprint car racing and a look at the schedule. Special Guest: Next Show!
This week Alicia, Iris, and Scott chat with Gas City resident Susan Miller. She comes from a large family that has deep roots in Grant County! Service and commitment to community are embedded values for Susan. This is evident through her school board service, her day job at Family Service Society, and not to mention her new small business - Gas City Brewing! You won't want to miss this conversation!
A look at the Indiana Dirt Racing schedule. Tallk about our Picks. And hear us forget aout setting new picks. Cameron and Cody have kicked off the Indiana Racing Podcast presented by IndianaDirtTrack.com, a podcast about well, racing in the state of Indiana. Follow along as they grow into never-ending exploration of the entire racing scene from pin point predictions to armchair speculations. "No Rules" they said as they introduced the first episode to the viewers. Here's where to find it: The broadcast can be found at IndianaDirtTrack.com/LIVE at 7:30pm EST every Tuesday unless otherwise noted. Streams will also be available on the IndianaDirtTrack.com Facebook and Twitter pages. ON-Demand Access on IndianaDirtTrack.com after the broadcast conclusion. Audio available on your favorite podcast apps.
This week, we talk to long-time Grant County staple - Steve Schrader. We discuss growing up in Gas City; as well as his work as a township trustee, newspaper editor, and owner of legendary Marion establishment Folkies Tavern. This conversation definitely deserves a part two someday!
Scott, Alicia, and Kylie chat this week with Dawn Brown, a self-described boomerang and blogger. Dawn was raised here in Gas City, left for Texas for a period, and returned to Grant County to raise her family. Listen in as we discuss her passion for our community, her family, and what qualifies as a Christmas movie.
Iris, Kylie, and Scott kick off the New Year chatting with local business owner Michael Mathias. Michael is a Gas City native with a passion for all things bicycles! We talk about starting his business, bicycle & pedestrian infrastructure, and Grant County's growing bicycle culture. Michael has an interesting story to share that you won't want to miss!
We're back after a 2 week absence! Kokomo Klash, Gas City, WoO, Lucas Oil Late Model series, Trophy Cup, USAC/CRA reviews! And we discuss a shopping trip to Dewig Meats!
This week we hear the calling story of Pastor Forrest Brown. Forrest is the Co-Pastor of Exit Church in Gas City, IN. Forrest has been involved in Ministry for over 10 years and hails from the state of Utah. Please join in and listen to this conversation about a call to ministry which involves leaving a high paying job, spending many years doing bi-vocational ministry, and a whole lot of Jesus. Warning: This Podcast contains a story about ... well... #2. Music in Every Episode is Performed by Caledonia Caledonia is a folk rock band from Fort Wayne, Indiana. They like spending time outside, cracking good dad jokes, and most importantly, writing and creating music for people to hear (and eventually love). You can find them on instagram @officialcaledonia to learn more about them and hear some more of their music. Their first offering, the bedroom sessions EP, is available now to listen here: https://caledoniaband.bandcamp.com/releases About the bedroom sessions EP: "The bedroom sessions EP is a small collection of originals that are in decent demo form, mixed and mastered by the members of caledonia in bedrooms, living rooms, backyards, kitchens, cars, and anywhere else music might be listened too. Note that these are placeholders for more professional recordings to come soon, so they won't be studio quality; however, they were written, played, and created with love and gratitude for anyone who will listen. Enjoy."
Logan Seavey is off to a hot start during Indiana Sprint Week 2021, with wins at the Burg and at Gas City, he stops by to chat with the boys on episode 45. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Satellite Bob has a recap of his attendance at Circle City Raceway and Gas City. Rain again at Gas City and Kokomo. Weekly recap for World of Outlaws, USAC, and All Star Circuit of Champions. ISW predictions and some cooking talk too.
Time Stamp: 0:00 Intro - 06:47 IOD Pt. 2 by NxN Holy - 11:13 WTF Segment - 16:41 Nobody by Foran 3x - 22:31 Hip-Hop Facts & Cap - 27:18 T.B.H by Gas City - 32:23 (Interview with Gas Cities Badd Jackson) - 45:56 WTF Segment - 51:14 Ride Together by DTW Ron Don - 57:20 Hip-Hop Facts and Cap - 59:40 No Vaccine by Sean Bennett - 1:07:29 Outro Podcast Sites: YouTube Channel - TSAP https://instagram.com/starvingartist_... https://Pod.co/starvingartist Every Artist Instagram: @NxNHoly -- @Foran3x -- @Eazybleezy & @BaddJackson -- @DtwRonDon_ -- @SeanBennett
Michael Pickens, New Zealand Champion Midget racer, joins WFO to discuss racing in Indiana Midget Week. After our interview Michael went on to win the Gas City and Lincoln Park events.