
Won't You Be Our Neighbor
By City of Upper Arlington

Won't You Be Our NeighborNov 24, 2023

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Kathy & Alvaro Adams
Councilwoman Kathy Adams and her son, Alvaro, join us to talk Kangaroo tacos, Kendrick Lamar, and if Darren should grow a mullet.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Shawn Henry
OCALI Executive Director Shawn Henry joins us to debate Bon Jovi, Steve's love of scooters and who can really fit into a locker.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Nanette Lacuesta
This week they guys talk with their first MD, Nanette Lacuesta, about 90s Pop, and TV Doctors and Darren tries to find out what Sarcoidosis is.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Brendan King
The boss joins the show this week as City Council President Brendan King is our guest. Listen as he turns the table on the guys with his own Start-Bench-Cut and makes Darren choose his favorite podcast.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Nate Green
We're back from the summer break! Nate Green of the Montrose Group joins us and the guys discuss Y2K, the BGSU Hall of Game and Economic Development in UA.

Won't you Be Our Neighbor - Dino Tripodis
Steve slips into his radio voice as Dino Tripodis joins the show and we talk about everything from Private Investigators to Whiskey.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Cameron Mitchell
This week we discuss restaurants and cocktails, and the Swedish Chef even gets a mention as we talk with Cameron Mitchell. Don't miss this delicious episode!

Won't You Be Out Neighbor - Ferris
This week Darren finds his spirit animal as we talk bunnies, lacrosse balls and sidekicks with UA High School's most famous Instagram influencer, Ferris.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Amanda Hoffsis
Amanda Hoffsis, Vice President, Planning, Architecture and Real Estate at OSU (and Steve's actual neighbor) joins the program and we discuss everything from development at OSU to the Home of the Happy Buddha.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Dr. Robert Hunt
Join us as we meet the new Upper Arlington Schools superintendent Bob Hunt and welcome him to UA.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Greg Lehman
Neat, on the rocks or splash of water...we're talking all things cocktails with Greg Lehman of Watershed Distillery this week. Grab a cocktail and join us as Steve tries his hand at mixology.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Katie White
Katie White of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging joins us this week to talk about 90s rap, Dairy Queen Blizzard flavors and a whole lot more. Don't miss this spicy episode!

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Kurt Ludlow
Kurt Ludlow joins the guys to talk Ron Burgundy, cat photos, ties...and, of course, UA.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Don Stanko
Don Stanko from the Police Division joins the program to talk about internet safety, and the guys get a new sound effect.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Mark Ricketts
Mark Ricketts, of National Church Residences, is our guest this week as we discuss Disco, The Piano Man (Billy Joel) and affordable housing!

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Margie Pizzuti
Margie Pizzuti joins the guys this week and they discuss everything from Celestials to Folk Music. We also take a deep dive into Margie's love of Hallmark RomComs in another unforgettable episode of Won't You Be Our Neighbor.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Vicki Zust
The Reverend Vicki Zust of St Marks Episcopal Church joins us this week to kick off Season 2 of the podcast. The guys talk with Vicki about Megan and Harry, Schisms and Quantum Physics in a truly divine episode!

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Michaela Burriss
Council Member Michaela Burriss joins the guys this week and they talk EDM, swimming and housing in UA. Be sure to stick around to the end where Steve makes a bold promise.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Erik Schmidt
Erik Schmidt, general manager for Sunny 95, joins the program this week and the guys talk about Johnny Fever, Christmas music and why Darren should live on a billboard.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Doug Kridler
Doug Kridler joins us this week and we learn about him being mistaken for a Rolling Stone, how Bob Skaggs is related to Toto and we also talk about riverboat gambling. Nichole Montgomery from the UA Civic Association also joins us to talk about the work they do in the community.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Super Fan Gary Shulman
This week on a very special episode of the podcast, Super Fan Gary Shulman joins us to celebrate Darren's birthday and the Real Deal Jackie Thiel is also here to talk pumpkin recycling and leaves!

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - John Kulewicz
Council member John Kulewicz joins us this week and we talk about arguing in front of the Supreme Court and open-water swimming.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Chris Holtmann
Chris Holtmann joins the guys this week to talk basketball, recruiting and of course UA in our latest episode of Won't You Be Our Neighbor.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Brad DeHays
Brad DeHays joins the guys to talk about his favorite rap workout songs and some of his most recent development projects throughout town. We're live on location this week from the Municipal Light Plant in downtown Columbus!

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Najib Kamagate
Najib Kamagate joins the show this week to talk superheroes, baby names, and Comic-Con. Chris Potts with UA Schools is also here to talk about what's going on with the new buildings and parking around the high school.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Kenny Mollica
Kenny Mollica joins the guys to talk skateboarding and cyber security with our very own IT director Jeff Kasson. This week's episode is truly gnarvana!

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Samir Dahman
Community Affairs Director Emma Speight joins the guys to talk about the second best way the City communicates with residents and Samir Dahman talks with us about the Berkshire Triathlon.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Jeni Britton
This week is a sweet treat as Jeni Britton joins the guys to talk about starting her ice cream journey right here in UA.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Paul Imhoff
Summer School is in session this week as we talk about sweaters and Safety Town with Officer EJ Windham and UA Schools Superintendent Paul Imhoff talks with us about weight lifting and the challenges of the last two years.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Lisa Ingram
Summer is here and Matt Leber from Parks & Rec is here to talk about pools and summer camps and the Slider Queen Lisa Ingram joins us to talk about cake on a stick, shoes and Harold & Kumar.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Mark Somerson
This week we're talking Smurfs and fairy houses with Sam Simmons from our forestry department and Mark Somerson from Business First joins us to talk about Fastlane, parachute pants and growing up in UA.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Carl Smallwood
Guest host Jackie Thiel returns as Darren moves to the hot seat to talk about dispute resolution and Carl Smallwood joins the guys to talk about growing up in UA and his work with the Divided Community Project. For more information on the Divided Community Project visit: go.osu.edu/dcp

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Beth Hatch
Community Development Director Chad Gibson joins the guys to talk about development and help us understand why Everyone Hates Chad and Upper Arlington Public Library Director Beth Hatch talks about the Library, Comic-Con and some of her favorite books. Special thanks to Colin Gawel for the theme music.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Colin Gawel
Steve and Darren talk trash with Katy Rees from Public Service and learn what a Dirty Murph is; then Colin Gawel joins the guys to talk Van Halen, Styx, Insane Clown Posse, and Coffee: The Pizza of the Morning.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Pete Scantland
New Public Service Director Gary Wilfong talks Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and right-of-way and Pete Scantland talks travel, running and Littleton's Market in this weeks podcast.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Matt Boaz
Kristin Greenberg, Executive Director of the UA Historical Society, joins the program to talk about Pleasant Litchford and Black History in UA. Matt Boaz, Executive Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Upper Arlington City Schools, also joins us to discuss growing up in Van Wert, 90s Rap and what diversity means to him.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Katie Smith
In this episode, Steve and Darren are joined by Police Chief Steve Farmer to discuss crime in Upper Arlington and Katie Smith talks to the guys about 90s Rap, Joe Burrow and why she lives in UA.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Bill Hosket
This week we are talking summer camp, Play UA and basketball. Bill Hosket joins the program to talk about his life and living in UA.

Won't You Be Our Neighbor - Floyd Akins
Steve and Darren talk ice and snow with Assistant City Manager Jackie Thiel and visit with the outgoing chair of the Community Relations Committee Floyd Akins.