This week on the pod, Darren and Steve meet up with Principal, Board Member, and President of Thrive Companies, Mark Wagenbrenner. Follow along as the three talk in-depth about canoe vending machines, new real estate development projects, and margarine lagoons.
Guest and Principal of Illuminology, Orie Kristel, Ph. D, joins Steve and Darren to talk in-depth about Upper Arlington's Community Survey. Listen in as the trio talks about how Kristel and his team find a crystal clear method to analyzing feedback and the soup that makes UA.
Check out the survey here.
Associate Principal Kyle May of MKSK joins co-hosts Steve and Darren on the Won’t You Be Our Neighbor podcast to talk about Envision Henderson, city planning in Upper Arlington, and his love for the British rock band Oasis.
Upper Arlington Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Hunt joins co-hosts Steve and Darren to talk all things education! We cover the district’s new 5-year strategic plan, updates to the middle schools, and what families can expect heading into the 2026 school year.
And do school administrators actually get a summer break? Wehad to ask.
On this week’s episode of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor, retiredUA City Manager Ginny Barney visits to talk with Steve and Darren about the mysterious fourth mic, Ginny’s historical moves in Upper Arlington and Steve’s side gig.
Join official co-hosts Darren and Steve as they interview Iterhic Wealth Advisors Founder Matt and Marketing Director Meghan Terwilliger - who are both college basketball pros. Listen in as the four discuss the many ways to pronounce Terwilliger and the statute of limitations on ice cream cake.
Steve and Darren welcome on Tanny Crane and Tim Miller to celebrate the opening of the Bob Crane Community Center. Take a listen as the group talks over the Crane family legacy and the magic of Velveeta.
Steve and Darren open the doors to the Bob Crane Community Center for a tour and interview with Ohio State University's Athletics Director and Upper Arlington Resident, Ross Bjork. Listen in as the three talk about the Buckeye community, Steve's transferrable skills and find out - IS Ross related to Björk?
Longtime Upper Arlington resident and co-founder of The Daimler Group, Inc., Bob White Senior joins the dynamic duo to chat on luxury cars, the origins of The Daimler Group, Inc., and if sports cars really need air conditioning.
Listen in as Steve and Darren welcome High Yield Corporate Bond Analyst and three time Paralympian, Blake Haxton. The three chat over the Gollum of pickleball, what it’s like to become a Paralympian and Blake’s inspiring story.
After a long hiatus, co-hosts Darren and Steve are back! This week Katy Oberle, licensed marriage and family therapist, UA resident and spiritual programmer, joins in as we talk over mindfulness, computer gremlins and the many ways to bathe.
Want to learn more about Katy and her programs? Visit katyoberlecreative.com or check out the 2025 Spring and Summer Activity Guide, now headed to households and the Municipal Services Center.
Listen in as Darren and Steve talk with multiple marathon winner and UA Chiropractor, Christina Murphy, about scooters, how many miles she runs every week, and the benefits of visiting your local chiropractor.
This week on Won't You Be Our Neighbor, Executive Director of Upper Arlington Public Library, Beth Hatch is on to talk over what to expect during the Lane branch temporary closure, upcoming book reads, and if Darren ever read Twilight.
This week on Won't You Be Our Neighbor former member of the US House of Representatives, Deborah Pryce, talks with Darren and Steve about cathode ray tubes, the culture of working in politics, and whether or not Deborah has kept up to date on Bennifer.
This week on 𝘞𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘉𝘦 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘳, Steve and guest host Jackie Thiel (aka “The Real Deal Thiel”) have Co-Founders of The Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation, Kate and Matt Hare, on to talk about the power of collective community efforts, how children are real life superheroes, and what is 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 the best Bravo show.
Registration for the third annual Kids in Capes 5k + Fun Run is now open. Kids in Capes 5k + Fun Run is a 5k (alternative options available) and takes place on September 15, 2024 at 8 am. Capes are available for children participating! To register, visit www.thecmhfoundation.org and click “Events”.
This week on Won't You Be Our Neighbor, UA Superintendent Dr. Bob Hunt visits Steve and guest host Jackie Thiel. Listen in as Dr. Hunt talks about the fate of cellphones in UA schools and how education in Upper Arlington is headed to a more dimensional learning experience.
Listen in as we switch things up to celebrate the 50th episode of Won't You Be Our Neighbor. Guest hosts Kip Greenhill and Colin Gawel stop in for the second time to interview Steve and Darren. Join us while Darren discusses his 6th grade career day outfit and as we dig deeper into Steve's psychological profile.
Listen in as Darren and Maggie bamboozle Steve with a surprise guest - Holly Dabelko-Schoeny! Holly is a professor, research director, mom, and Steve's better half.
Join in as Holly talks to the squad about how communities can help their loved ones age with dignity, the importance of knowing your neighbors, and keeping enough cash in your wallet to pay for dinner.
On this week’s pod, the Associate Director of Online Learning at Miami University and President of Rainbow UA, Bonnie Erwin, joins us to talk about highlights for this year’s UA Pride, the hidden expense of cat strollers, and endless nuggets of rage.
On this episode of Won't You Be Our Neighbor, Steve and Darren are joined by CompuServe Founder, Jeff Wilkins. Listen in as the trio discuss Harrison Ford's fascinating rituals, committing to Blizzards, and the story of CompuServe.
