As Darren is on suspension from the podcast, the Real Deal Thiel is on to co-host with Steve for this episode of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor. Jackie and Steve welcome on Allison Russo who is running for Secretary of State and a UA resident. The trio talk over Russo’s 30 years of public health experience, growing up in Mississippi, and the importance of not turning left on closed roads.

On this episode of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor, Steve and Darren welcome guest Aaron Domini, Director of PLACE at OHM and lead consultant for the upcoming Master Plan. Listen in as they talk about the King of segues, the purpose of a Master Plan, and Darren's punishment for tardiness.

It’s Season 5 of Won’t You Be Our Neighbor and Steveand Darren are joined by very special guest, Dr. Jason Sayat. Jason is the Community Relations Committee Chair and OBGYN who lives and practices in Upper Arlington. With a unique perspective on Upper Arlington, Jason talks with our co-hostsabout everything from Dave Matthews covers to who is willing to save Darren in a fire (spoiler – NOT Darren’s dad)?

Ring the alarm – there’s big news about the pod this week. Steve and Darren welcome special guest, none other than, Mayor Andrew Ginther! Join in as they talk about Mayor familial term limits, the massive impact of local government, and can you really ever be cool to a 15-year-old?

Listen in as City Manager Steve Schoeny and City Attorney Darren Shulman chat with Catherine “Cathy” Strauss - Ice Miller’s Office Managing Partner, Board of Directors member, and proud Upper Arlington resident.They cover everything from who’s most accomplished in Eminem choreography, to early support for the Bob Crane Community Center, and why we’re currently living in UA’s golden years.

Co-hosts Darren and Steve welcome in lifetime UA residentand councilman Jim Lynch to the pod this week. Take a listen as the three talk over the "Bless Your Heart" differential, Salt Lake Comic-Con celebrity run-ins, and what Jim is most proud of in serving Upper Arlington.

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.

On this episode of the pod, Steve and Darren talk entrance songs and what it means to love your community with co-founder of 2nd & 7, Ryan Miller.

On this episode of the pod, Frank Kass talks ice cream hierarchy, Frank's extensive history with the development in Columbus, and the future of Pickleball with hosts Steve and Darren.

On this episode of Won't You Be Our Neighbor, Steve and Darren sit down with the CEO of Downtown Columbus Inc., Greg Davies, to talk about the Grateful Dead and visions for the future of downtown Columbus.

Listen in as Steve and Darren interview newly elected City Council President Ukeme Awakessien Jeter. Join the trio as they discuss Upper Arlington's Toilet Paper Protection Act, Afrobeats, and the bright future for bidets.

Steve and Darren invite City Councilman Brian Close to talk about what made Brian want to run for UA city council, the Close family's growing puppy collection, and Brian's favorite Kelly Clarkson song.

This week on the podcast Darren and Steve interview Upper Arlington's Examiner, Karen Brown, to talk over municipal taxes, Steve's inability to dance, and what Darren wore to his first concert.

Join Steve and Darren as they learn how to speak Star Trek in Farsi and debate how the IT Department will transition to more daylight when the Bob Crane Community Center opens with guest, and Upper Arlington's Applications Engineer, Nasser Arman.

Councilwoman Kathy Adams and her son, Alvaro, join us to talk Kangaroo tacos, Kendrick Lamar, and if Darren should grow a mullet.

OCALI Executive Director Shawn Henry joins us to debate Bon Jovi, Steve's love of scooters and who can really fit into a locker.

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.

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.

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.

Steve slips into his radio voice as Dino Tripodis joins the show and we talk about everything from Private Investigators to Whiskey.

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!

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.

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.

Join us as we meet the new Upper Arlington Schools superintendent Bob Hunt and welcome him to UA.

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.

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!

Kurt Ludlow joins the guys to talk Ron Burgundy, cat photos, ties...and, of course, UA.

Don Stanko from the Police Division joins the program to talk about internet safety, and the guys get a new sound effect.

Mark Ricketts, of National Church Residences, is our guest this week as we discuss Disco, The Piano Man (Billy Joel) and affordable housing!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Council member John Kulewicz joins us this week and we talk about arguing in front of the Supreme Court and open-water swimming.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

This week is a sweet treat as Jeni Britton joins the guys to talk about starting her ice cream journey right here in UA.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.