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Anna Rogers, Marketing & Communication Engagement Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek, reflects on the hotel's first year of operation, their successes and the importance of making people feel welcome.While discussing their event space resources and fine dining options, Anna is excited to announce a new change coming with reservations starting December 1, 2025. Check out the Double Tree by Hilton Battle Creek Facebook page for information on all their upcoming events, including a chance to meet Santa on Saturday, November 22, from 3:00-5:00 for a fundraiser benefiting the Lakeview and Harper Creek Dance Teams. Episode ResourcesDoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek WebsiteDoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek Facebook PagePhone: (269) 380-0320ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
It was a global week for the Morning After crew! Tim and Frank headed west to Arizona for a ministry conference, while Andrew crossed the Atlantic for a class in Belfast and even snuck in a Sunday visit to a church in London.Back home, Lakeview literally had turkeys at church, while Safety Harbor hosted their annual Dinner of Thanks and ate turkey instead. So whether you were flying over the pond or frying up a bird, there was plenty to be grateful for.Tune in as we catch up on travel stories, Thanksgiving leftovers, and all the ministry moments in between!
Send us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email. Jennie and Dianne are thrilled to welcome Diana Kresnye, a passionate tour guide and historical interpreter at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio to the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast. Lake View Cemetery is a treasure trove of history, art, and nature, featuring a Level 2 Arboretum with thousands of trees, the final resting place of James A. Garfield (the 20th president of the United States), and the Wade Memorial Chapel, one of the few remaining interiors totally designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and his studios. This episode is perfectly timed to coincide with the November 6 release of the Netflix miniseries "Death by Lightning," which dramatizes the life of President James A. Garfield and his assassin Charles Guiteau.Diana believes that "cemeteries are among the best storytellers we have in our communities. They hold memory, mystery, and meaning—and invite us to listen." To learn more about Lakeview Cemetery or to take a tour, visit their website: https://www.lakeviewcemetery.com/You can also follow them on social media: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGwscJxTa/https://www.instagram.com/lakeviewcemetery?igsh=cHpnanJxZmRtajA2*All images of Lakeview Cemetery provided by Diana Kresney and shared with permission.Need an Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast tee, hoodie or mug? Find all our taphophile-fun much here: https://oecemetery.etsy.com
While its students were settling back into their school-year routines in September 2025, Lakeview School District announced a national honor for Minges Brook Elementary School: The "America's Healthiest Schools" award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.At the same time, the district announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and its 2025 Community Spirit Award recipient. Superitendent Dr. William Patterson talks about all of it on this episode of Community Matters.Episode ResourcesLakeview School DistrictABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
All three of us are packing our bags this week! Andrew is heading across the pond to the UKfor a class through Dallas Seminary, while Tim and Frank are jetting off to Arizona for a ministry leaders' conference; nothing says “rest for the weary” like hotel coffee and breakout sessions.This past weekend, Frank was preaching at Lakeview while Tim was in Jacksonville serving as best man at a wedding (and yes, it was not a Jags home game weekend—miracles still happen). When Andrew gets back home, he will be immediately start gearing up for a big Sunday after being gone and trying to remember what time zone he's in.It's Episode 308 of The Morning After Ministry Show—where the pastors are tired, the travel points are piling up, and the Mondays just keep coming.
In this special Monday edition, we talk to New Canaan resident Dede Bartlett, who is leading a guided walking tour of Lakeview Cemetery at 2 p.m. Thursday. The tour is free for members of the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, and $10 for nonmembers (info and tickets here).
Dennis and Brady are joined by Tatti as he nerds out on the Marysville - PH game, Northern looks for playoff success vs Lakeview, Armada and Richmond renew their rivalry, and the rest of the playoff slate and the last edition of the picks!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 is a good day to give a boost to Battle Creek Central High School Athletics.Come to Lakeview Ford that day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and test drive a new Ford. When you do, Bearcats Athletics will receive $30 and the American Red Cross gets $10. With enough test drives, Bearcats could receive as much as $6000!Coach and Athletic Director Lorin Granger joins Community Matters to talk about how your test drives will help.Episode ResourcesBearcats AthleticsABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
Patrick is here to help us break down the second season of Finding Mr. Christmas! ABOUT FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E01Host Jonathan Bennett and judge Melissa Peterman kick off the hunt for Hallmark's next leading man as ten new hunks reinvent Santa, and then brave a ski-slope meet-cute with Janel Parrish.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E01October 27th 2025 | Hallmark ChannelFINDING MR. CHRISTMAS SEASON 2 CAST:Angel Garet, 38 — Charlotte, N.C.Craig Geoghan, 33 — Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.Davey Fisher, 34 — Lake Tahoe, Nev.Drake Kuyper, 27 — Denver, Colo.Gabriel Thaxton, 32 — Laramie, Wyo.Jake Schume, 36 — Lake View, N.Y.Logan Shephard, 30 — Cincinnati, OhioMarcus Brodie, 32 — Hamilton, OhioRobbie Simpson, 35 — New York, N.Y.Rustin Sailors, 37 — San Diego, Calif. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textIn a brand-new segment format for The Mountain-Ear Podcast, new team member Tyler Hickman brings us a conversation between Mountain Man's John Thompson and The Mountain-Ear's Chris Kelly about the aftermath of the Lakeview Fire. Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below!If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact our editor at info@themountainear.com and/or our podcast host at media@themountainear.com! Head to our website for all of the latest news from peak to peak! SUBSCRIBE ONLINE and use the coupon code PODCAST for A 10% DISCOUNT for ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS! Submit local events to promote them in the paper and on our website! Find us on Facebook @mtnear and Instagram @mtn.ear! Listen and watch on YouTube today! Share this podcast around by scrolling to the bottom of our website home page or by heading to our main hub on Buzzsprout!Thank you for listening!
Join Northeast Lakeview College for the Blue Jean Benefit on Thursday, Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m., at the Blue Bonnet Palace, located at 17630 Lookout Road in Selma. Proceeds support scholarships and services for students attending Northeast Lakeview College from Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties. For information, call 210-486-5470 or visit www.alamo.edu/nlc/calendar/2025/november/blue-jean-benefit/.Article Link
We were off last week, Tim took a trip up to Jacksonville, Frank hit Disney, and Andrew apparently got “caught” visiting someone in a nursing home. Frank preached at Lakeview this Sunday and is somehow taking half the church with him to plant Cross & Crown. It's not a split, it's a strategic expansion. It's Episode 306 of The Morning After Ministry Show, where we unpack Sundays, laugh at Mondays, and try to remember what day it actually is.
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Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Joe Smazal, Senior Managing Partner of Interra Realty, has over a decade of experience selling mid-market apartment buildings and recently surpassed $1 Billion in transaction volume! Joe kicks things off by sharing the genesis and overview of his “Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast”! He reflects on his career's progression and highlights that have led him to crossing the $1 billion mark in total transaction volume. Joe dives deep on the market trends for Chicago's North Side including prime neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Lakeview. Joe closes with takeaways from some recent personal transactions and provides an optimistic outlook on the Chicago Real Estate market! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Joe Smazal, Interra Realty Link: Joe Smazal - Interra Realty LLC | LinkedIn Link: Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast Link: SUCI Ep 156 - Joe Smazal Link: SUCI Ep 368 - Joe Smazal (NSBC Live Event) Link: Mark Wilczak (Inspector Referral) Link: Scott Weinstein (Field and Goldberg) Guest Questions 02:38 Housing Provider Tip - Understand rules and regulations around security deposits! 05:00 Intro to our guest, Joe Smazal! 07:10 Joe's Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast! 15:25 Joe's path to $1 Billion of Commercial RE sales. 23:11 Chicago market trends in 2025. 31:27 Navigating the Predominance of the Block (606) Ordinance. 49:50 Joe's 5-year plan. 54:57 The outlook on Chicago! 58:29 What is your competitive advantage? 58:53 One piece of advice for new investors. 59:19 What do you do for fun? 59:51 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 60:55 Local Network Recommendation? 62:09 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.
Michigan's "busy season" at collision centers across the state is fall and winter, for certain. More deer are on the move, followed by slippery road conditions at times. Brian Eberhard, who oversees operations at Lakeview Ford Collision Center - located at Lakeview Ford Lincoln, Dickman Road and Washington Street in downtown Battle Creek - has some advice and insight for motorists who may end up needing body repairs on their vehicles.Episode ResourcesLakeview Ford Collision CenterABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports city and religious leaders have formally opened a fully-accessible apartment complex on Chicago's North side.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports city and religious leaders have formally opened a fully-accessible apartment complex on Chicago's North side.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports city and religious leaders have formally opened a fully-accessible apartment complex on Chicago's North side.
(Oct 2, 2025) It can be tricky to earn a living while running a seasonal tourism business. A Schroon Lake couple is trying to make it work to be in a place they love; a "tree rodeo" is being held in New York, perhaps for the first time, and it's happening here in the North Country; as the fall colors are hitting their peak, we take a walk along the Bloomingdale Bog trail in the Adirondacks; we preview the adventurous fall lineup at Lake Flower Landing in Saranac Lake.
Upload is an American science fiction comedy drama television series created by Greg Daniels for Amazon Prime Video. The first season premiered on May 1, 2020, and consists of ten episodes. In May 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on March 11, 2022, and consists of seven episodes. In May 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on October 20, 2023, and consists of eight episodes. In March 2024, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season, which premiered August 25, 2025, and consists of four episodes.In 2033, humans can "upload" themselves into a virtual afterlife of their choosing. When computer programmer Nathan Brown dies prematurely, he is uploaded to the very expensive Lakeview, but then finds himself under the thumb of his possessive, still-living girlfriend Ingrid. As Nathan adjusts to the pros and cons of digital heaven, he bonds with Nora, his living customer service rep. Nora struggles with the pressures of her job, her dying father who does not want to be uploaded, and her growing feelings for Nathan while slowly coming to believe that Nathan was murdered.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
Well, the cops showed up. Not because of Frank's two-week fundraising road trip, though that could've been a possibility. Not because Andrew said something odd from the pulpit (though, again, possible). No, this week we're navigating Florida's brand-new open carry law as churches, and it turns out that sometimes ministry intersects with law enforcement in ways you don't expect.Frank is back from his whirlwind tour raising money and telling stories across the country, Andrew got one of the strangest compliments a congregant has ever given him, and Tim had business as usual over at Lakeview.It's the Morning After Ministry Show—where Sunday is only half the story.
Earlier this month, Brett Hollins embarked on a road trip to Oregon from his parents’ home in San Antonio. He didn’t come to experience the high desert splendor of Central Oregon or to snap selfies at Multnomah Falls. He came to present workshops and play basketball with inmates at six prisons across the state, including Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario and Warner Creek Correctional Facility in Lakeview, both of which he once served time in. In 2017, Hollins was sentenced to nearly six years in prison after pleading guilty to stabbing two men during a brawl that broke out during a party he and his friends attended near the campus of Southern Oregon University in Ashland. In 2021, then-Gov. Kate Brown commuted his sentence after he had served nearly four years of his six-year sentence. The Oregonian/OregonLive sports writer Bill Oram has extensively profiled Hollins’ amazing journey of rehabilitation, including his decision to return to Ashland to play college basketball at Southern Oregon University, where he graduated last June and served as a team captain. More recently, Oram wrote about Hollins’ return to Snake River to play basketball and inspire adults in custody with workshops he developed through his new nonprofit, The Side Door Foundation. Hollins joins us, along with Michael Reese, director of the Oregon Department of Corrections, to share their perspectives on rehabilitation and the obstacles to it inside and outside of prison.
IWP Ep91 Short Stories on California Wine 3. Today will be our 3rd short story episode. These episodes are fun in that they gather od's and ends and pieces that don't fit other places. Sometimes it's a winery, topic or person that can't support a full episode but is still worth knowing about. Other times it's short articles that I find interesting. This episode will be a collection of magazine and newspaper articles, old book excerpts and a wine poem written by an early San Francisco writer and gastronome. Autobiography of a Vine from "My Vineyard at Lakeview” by A Western Grapegrower“Sonomas Viticultural Jubilee" by Charles Bundshu 1908“Peasants Rely on Wine for weather gauge”“A California Vintage” by Frank Norris 1885“The Use of Vine Leaves” From the Santa Cruz Sentinel 1869“The English Opinion""The Meeting of the Vines" by Daniel O'Connel 1883Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me keep telling wine stories ad free and available for everyone. - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id1673557547 https://open.spotify.com/show/06FsKGiM9mYhhCHEFDOwjb.https://linktr.ee/indiewinepodcast
Battle Creek's Lakeview Ford Lincoln is among dealerships nationwide participating in an effort to collect non-perishable food donations to support their local food banks.Lakeview Ford aims to collect 400 pounds of non-perishables by the end of September 2025 - enough to fill the bed of a F-150 pickup.Lakeview Sales Manager Josh Anzell joins Community Matters to talk about the final push to reach the goal for the South Michigan Food Bank.Episode ResourcesSouth Michigan Food BankLakeview Ford LincolnABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
What happens when Lakeview schedules a night of worship during the most anticipated football game of the early season? Let's just say there was more prayer than passing yards. Meanwhile, Andrew took a post-church field trip straight to the hospital last Sunday. Still no idea what's wrong with him, but the doctors are ruling out “too many donuts at fellowship hour.”Our churches handled the events of this past week a little diferently from each other. Ministry is never boring, and we've got the stories to prove it.
On August 31, 2025, we celebrated a historic milestone in the life of Hill Country Bible Church.Together we launched two new churches: • Lakeview Bible Church (22:48) • One Mission Bible Church (34:22)From this day forward, Hill Country continues as a single-site church, carrying the same mission: to saturate greater Austin with the love of Jesus.
July 1 has come and gone and MIchigan lawmakers still have not passed a state budget. By law, the budget should be passed by that date, but the law holds no teeth should that not happen.Meanwhile, Michigan public schools are welcoming students back without knowing what their state-funded budget numbers are.Lakeview Schools Superintendent Dr. William Patterson and Board of Education Chair Eric Greene talk about how the district is managing it. As well, they talk about a new cell phone policy in the district which no longer allows students to use their smart phones in school.Episode ResourcesLakeview School DistrictABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
It was a wild week in ministry life! Andrew recapped Safety Harbor's Back to School Pool Party—because nothing says “fall kickoff” like sunscreen and cannonballs. Over at Lakeview, Frank somehow worked “man nipples” into his sermon (yep, you read that right) and also got the unique experience of playing campus pastor for the day.We laughed, we cringed, and we reminded ourselves that God's grace really does cover all things… even questionable sermon illustrations.Join us for another round of post-Sunday reflections, ministry mishaps, and the encouragement we all need on a Monday morning.
This week on the Morning After Ministry Show, Lakeview is knee-deep in their Misquoted Passages series, unpacking verses we've all heard taken out of context. Over at Safety Harbor, we're two weeks into our fall series that will carry us all the way to Advent. We're also in the thick of new members classes, mapping out some big events on the calendar, and feeling the full weight (and excitement) of back-to-school season. Ministry never slows down, but at least we can laugh, learn, and swap stories over coffee together.
Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. Tickets to the Happ Foundation event on September 6th: https://www.chicagogourmet.org/page/TicketSales2025?event-id=114970 BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs' trade deadline and their reaction to it. Plus, Ian recaps Ryne Sandberg day and the guys discuss how different roles affect guys in the bullpen. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back in the studio for Episode 299, shaking off the summer sand and diving into all the ministry mayhem we missed while you were at camp, VBS, or just trying to survive without air conditioning.In this episode: • We share our best (and worst) Baptism Sunday strategies—what worked, what flopped, and how to keep the water warm and the volunteers sane. • Frank gives us the inside scoop on Vision Sunday at Lakeview and the official launch of Cross & Crown Church, complete with a new logo and fresh t-shirts (soft cotton, obviously). • Oh, and yes... there's a real-life waffle stomp story. It's exactly what you're afraid it is.As always, we're bringing honest talk about life, ministry, and the strange things that happen the morning after.Rate, review, share it with your worship pastor, and please—for the love of all that is holy—check the drain cover before you hop in the church baptismal.
0:00 - Colbert canceled 14:27 - Epstein birthday letter 33:21 - Piers Morgan goes after Joy Reid 52:04 - Woman shot in Lakeview 01:06:44 - Shane Gills "Tush Push" sketch for ESPYs 01:10:02 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, on the most recent scandal to come out of Minnesota - the arrest for burglary of State Senator Nicole Mitchell. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:27:15 - Obama joins podcast with Michelle & Craig 01:32:09 - Drew Holden, author of the Substack “Holden Court” (drewholden.substack.com), unpacks over half a decade of NPR’s most egregious coverage. Follow Drew on X @DrewHolden360 01:48:06 - Shane Gillis on WNBA at ESPYs 01:50:42 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast ”, offers his review of Superman and comments on the cancellation of Colbert. For podcast info & more hollywoodintoto.com 02:08:15 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, it is the recording from our live show at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, featuring All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What does "making it" look like when the path you were on is suddenly gone? In this compelling live episode of Make It with Mike and Kristen, we sit down with writer, filmmaker, musician, and cultural force Tara Thorne, whose creative journey took an unexpected turn—and ultimately led her to new forms of artistic freedom. Captured live at Togetherland Art Gallery during the STAGES Theatre Festival, this episode was recorded in front of a beautiful, engaged audience—some of whom ask their own questions at the end of the interview! Tara is a pillar of the Nova Scotia arts community. With nearly two decades at The Coast and 15 years with CBC Radio, she's been a relentless champion for local creatives across media, music, and film. We dive into: - Her latest film Lakeview – a queer comedy set during a divorce celebration at a lakeside retreat starring Screen NS award-winning actress Nicole Steeves - Her long-standing contributions to the East Coast music scene - Identity, reinvention, and what happens when your career is redirected overnight - Why she continues to fight for the voices of underrepresented artists in Nova Scotia -Her thoughts on modern media and who to trust This conversation is full of honesty, humour, vulnerability, and the fire of a woman who doesn't back down. We close with a special moment as Tara performs an original song featured in her latest film, Lakeview. Huge thanks to: Tara Thorne for her time, truth, and tireless contribution to the arts in Nova Scotia Our live audience at Togetherland Eastern Front Theatre and the STAGES Festival The Province of Nova Scotia's Creative Industries Fund for making this series possible Artistic Director Kat MacCormack Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikeandkristen Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikeandkristen Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: “A Day in the Life" Outro song: “The Show" both by Mike (Michael S. Ryan) from his upcoming 88 song project Power Chords Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com Tara's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thorneyhfx/?hl=en Tara's Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5639685/
Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs All-Star game selections and surprising omissions, talk about friends of the pod Scott Effross and Zack Short returning the bigs, plus Danny shares a hot take that turns out to be pretty mild and an old friend finally pays up a debt. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dregs One is a lot of things, including a podcast host. In this episode, meet and get to know this prolific AF graffiti writer, hip-hop artist, and Bay historian. Dregs starts us off with the story of his parents. His paternal grandmother was abandoned as a child. Her mother, a Black woman, was raped by a white doctor. She moved to Chicago, where she met Dregs' grandfather, who was from Jamaica and, as Dregs puts, was a player. He, too, left the family, abandoning his grandmother after his dad was born. She tried ways of getting help to raise her son (Dregs' dad, who was 13), but ended up dropping him at an orphanage. Dregs' dad experienced racism in the Catholic orphanage in Chicago where he spent his teen years. Education helped him emerge from that darkness, though. He eventually became a police officer in Chicago, but left that job after experiencing more racism and rampant corruption. After that, his dad went on a spiritual quest that landed him in San Francisco. His parents met in The City, in fact, but we need to share Dregs' mom story. Her family was from Massachusetts. Her dad got into trouble when he was young, but managed to become a chemist. He helped develop the chemical process that went into Polaroid film, in fact. He later served in the Korean War before becoming an anti-war activist. He hosted the Boston Black Panthers in his home, in fact. His mom mostly rejected her white culture, owing to many things, including alcoholism. She hung out with Black folks and listened to Black music. She'd be one of or the only white folks in these circles. She went on her own spiritual journey that also ended up here. It was the Eighties in San Francisco when his parents met. Dregs is their only child, though he has some step-siblings through his dad. He says that despite his parents' turbulent relationship, they provided a nice environment for him to grow up in. Because both parents worked, and because he was effectively an only child, Dregs spent a lot of time alone when he was young. His dad got a master's degree and started counseling AIDS patients in The Castro. His mom worked a pediatric intensive care nurse. Though Dregs and I were both young at the time, we go on a sidebar to talk about how devastating the AIDS epidemic must've been. Dregs was born in the late-Eighties and did most of his growing up in the Nineties and 2000s in the Lakeview. Make no mistake, he says—it was the hood. Although he lived on “the best block of the worst street,” he saw a lot as a kid. His mom often got him out of their neighborhood, boarding the nearby M train to go downtown or to Golden Gate Park. His dad wasn't around a lot, so Dregs spent a lot of time hanging out with his mom. They went to The Mission, Chinatown, The Sunset, all over, really. Around fifth grade or so, when he started riding Muni solo, Dregs also got into comic books. He read a lot. He drew a lot. He played a little bit of sports, mostly pick-up basketball. As a born-and-raised San Franciscan, Dregs rattles off the schools he went to—Jose Ortega, Lakeshore Elementary, A.P. Giannini, and Lincoln. But when Dregs got into some trouble in high school, he was taken out and put back in. It was a turbulent period. He eventually graduated from International Studies Academy (ISA) in Potrero Hill. One of the adults' issues with young Dregs was his graffiti writing. For him, it was a natural extension of drawing. He remembered specific graffiti from roll-downs on Market Street he spotted when he was young. He says he was always attracted to the SF underworld. “It was everywhere you went.” Going back to those Muni trips around town with his mom, he'd look out the windows when they went through the tunnels and see all the graffiti, good art, stuff that he later learned that made SF graffiti well-regarded worldwide. While at A.P. Giannini, a friend of his was a tagger. In ninth grade, Dregs broke his fingers and had a cast. One friend tagged his cast, and it dawned on Dregs—he, too, could have a tag. After his first tagging adventure, Dregs ended up at his friend's house. The guy had two Technics turntables. He was in ninth grade, but his friend was already DJing. Among the music in his buddy's rotation was some local artists. “Whoa, this is San Francisco?” young Dregs asked. His mind was blown and his world was opening up. Check back next week for Part 2 with Dregs One. And look for a bonus episode on the San Francisco Art Book Fair later this week. We recorded this podcast in the Inner Richmond in June 2025. Photography by Nate Oliveira
An Iranian-born Lakeview woman was picked up and incarcerated as part of Trump's intense immigration sweeps - Scalise says he helped straighten things out
This week, Features contributor Sophia Ramirez speaks with K.O. Weakley aka TYGKO and Cam Stacey, co-owners and co-founders of DIY music venue, Bookclub in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. They discuss their DIY roots and the journey to go legit, the built in community-based ethos in the former Elbo Room space, and K.O.'s music project, TYGKO. "I also love that we are talking about it as an evolution because I do literally refer to OG Book Club as Charmander and legit Book Club as Charmeleon for the Pokemon fans. What's the Charizard version? You'll have to wait and see." - Cam Stacey Produced by Sophia Ramirez. Photo Credit: Bookclub
Charles Leto, a 55 year old lifeguard from Lakeview who worked at Douglass Park pool, allegedly shot two teens on Thursday evening, killing Marjay Dotson, 15 and critically wounding Jeremy Herred, 14. Reset gets the latest in this case with WBEZ investigative reporter Dan Mihalopoulos. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
In this episode, Joi Cuartero Austin is joined once again by Erik Reader for a lively and insightful conversation around the concept of Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) — a placemaking approach that emphasizes small-scale, low-cost, and fast-to-implement strategies for revitalizing public spaces and neighborhood districts. Originally popularized by the nonprofit Project for Public Spaces in the early 2000s, LQC continues to shape how communities reimagine their built environments — even today. We dig into real-world examples, lessons learned, and how communities are using this flexible framework to create a stronger sense of place, community, ownership, and vitality. Topics Covered: What “Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper” means and where it came from How cities like Dallas, Richmond, Chicago, and Peoria are embracing DIY placemaking Examples of LQC success: from Better Block projects to guerrilla wayfinding Creative community engagement: pop-up shops, vacant lot activations, and DIY downtowns The power of “just trying something” and giving communities permission to act Metrics and outcomes: How small tests can lead to permanent change How LQC invites broader participation and fosters local pride What we'd personally love to try next in our own communities! Mentioned Projects and Ideas: Better Block Dallas – transforming a corridor with temporary interventions Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood – intersection redesign with chalk paint and bollards Walk Raleigh – unsanctioned wayfinding signs showing walk times to local spots Peoria “Ideas to Action” – pop-up engagement leading to funded community-led projects Parklets and outdoor seating – how losing a few parking spots can spark placemaking Takeaways: You don't need a million-dollar budget to make a meaningful impact. LQC gives communities permission to test ideas and rethink how they use space. Starting small can unlock new energy, increase public trust, and attract long-term investment. These quick wins can be a gateway to bigger, bolder revitalization strategies.
A lot of magic can be made with nothing more than flour, sugar, and, of course, butter! On this week's show, we explore the magic that some folks are achieving with just that combination. First, we hear from Juliana Fernandes and Juliana Freire, the dynamic duo behind one of New Orleans' newest eateries, Juliana's Brazilian Bakery and Café. Playfully decorated in pastel pinks and greens, the cozy Lakeview neighborhood café features a pastry case brimming with beautiful cakes and Brazilian bonbons known as brigadeiros. The kitchen also offers a breakfast and lunch menu, including the Brazilian national beans and rice dish, feijoada. The two Julianas tell us all how their little Brazilian outpost came to be. Next, we chat with the affable Ralph the Baker, a local cook who has become an international social media sensation. He explains how he has built his online presence to include millions of followers and why he's the baker who almost never bakes. Finally, we learn about the little bakery that king cake built. Only a few years after Martha Gilreath achieved fame for her Nolita king cakes, she has opened up a brick-and-mortar bakery in New Orleans – selling items like bialys, boudin danish, and something called "cros'saints." We stop by her warm, sunny space, located just a few blocks from Bayou St. John in Mid-City. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.
Could “granny flats” help ease Chicago's affordable housing crisis? Many advocates and even political leaders think so – the problem is, they're banned in Chicago. And political gridlock makes legalizing them easier said than done. Reset finds out what the process of building Additional Dwelling Units is like and what's getting in the way of expanding this housing option across the city with a panel of guests: Brian Peterman, a Lakeview resident who built an ADU on his property; his mother-in-law Louise D'Agostino, who lives in the ADU, and Alex Nitkin, government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project of the Better Government Association. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the enigmatic tales surrounding Cleveland's Lake View Cemetery. From its inception in 1869 as a garden cemetery to its status as the final resting place for notable figures like President James A. Garfield and John D. Rockefeller, the cemetery is steeped in history and mystery. Tony explores the reported paranormal phenomena that have intrigued visitors for decades. From the weeping Haserot Angel to unexplained sensations and sightings, we delve into the stories that blur the line between the natural and the supernatural. Join us as we uncover the layers of legend and reality in one of America's most storied cemeteries.
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the enigmatic tales surrounding Cleveland's Lake View Cemetery. From its inception in 1869 as a garden cemetery to its status as the final resting place for notable figures like President James A. Garfield and John D. Rockefeller, the cemetery is steeped in history and mystery. Tony explores the reported paranormal phenomena that have intrigued visitors for decades. From the weeping Haserot Angel to unexplained sensations and sightings, we delve into the stories that blur the line between the natural and the supernatural. Join us as we uncover the layers of legend and reality in one of America's most storied cemeteries.
Lakeview once had a thriving Japanese community, but it fell victim to a push for assimilation. As one Japanese-American puts it: “You had to basically be unseen.”
It's just your boys Andrew Larsen and Frank Gil today, and oh boy, there's a lot to unpack from an emotional, exciting Sunday! Lakeview's Baptism Sunday brought the celebration vibes! Tim brought the Word, preaching on spiritual gifts... and in true Morning After fashion, Frank somehow got thrown under the theological bus and labeled a cessationist. (Spoiler alert: he took it like a champ. Mostly.) Meanwhile over at Safety Harbor, it was a bittersweet morning. Andrew and the church family had to say goodbye to a beloved couple who have been a pillar of ministry and community life for years. Lots of hugs. Maybe even a manly tear or two.
It's episode 290, and ministry life is keeping us scattered but still talking. Tim and Andrew caught up at a flag football game and watched Tim's son dominate. Immediately after church, Andrew headed off to chaperone a week-long field trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Frank's off speaking at an event in West Virginia, and Tim had to return to the regular schedule at Lakeview. We're gearing up for Easter Sunday, and reminding ourselves that the work (and the coffee) never stops.
Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs successful road trip, Shota Imanaga's trip to the IL, and the possible options to replace him, how travel works at the MLB level and who would win, 1 gorilla or 100 people. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices