Feels Like Home
Feels Like Home is a podcast hosted by Mike Throne and Marty Ford - two friends who grew up far from each other but were united by a place, Chillicothe, Ohio. Mike and Marty are husbands, fathers, and community leaders who share faith, fatherhood, and friendship. Each episode will bring you into their conversations, with each other and the people who have influenced them. New episodes are released on Monday mornings.
Episodes
99 episodes
Ep. 14: A Chat with Kelly Spindler and Sarah Smith, Ross County Health District
The Davey Award-winning Feels Like Home Podcast is powered by Horizon - Greater Things are Coming! Bringing fiber to the ...
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Season 5
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1:01:04
Ep 13: A Chat with Isaac Steele, Frontline Tactical, LLC.
This week, Marty and Mike lament the ending of their favorite podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90s, and make an impassioned plea for host Rob...
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1:07:07
Ep. 12: A Chat with Clay Archer, Ride The Wave Show
We love it when a good thing leads to great things. Clay Archer had an idea to cover local high school sports but knew the landscape was a little crowded. His idea was to create a podcast/show that would cover sports but do it in a fun way.
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Ep 11: A chat with the guys from COVA
You might be thinking that February is the furthest we can get from outdoor volleyball in Ohio. Still, we are honored to have the founders and sustainers of the
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Episode 11
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40:57
Ep. 10: A Chat with Jalen Snowden, indy filmmaker
If you watch "A Bad, Bad Day," you'll be struck by the local backdrops and might even recognize a few faces in the short film, which recently debuted at the Chicago Film Fest.It...
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43:40
Ep. 9: A Chat with Anna Armistead, Hope Partnership Project
With its foundations during the throes of the heroin epidemic in Ross County, the Hope Partnership Project has always been relentless at trying new things to help people find recovery and end add...
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44:51
Ep. 8: A Chat with Tyler Woodbridge
Even after the tumult of the past few years for Tyler Woodbridge, his energy and attitude are infectious! He's a guy who has great dreams, a positive outlook, and a wealth of knowledge about ... well, trivial things. But that's a good thing. In...
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40:18
Ep. 7: A Chat with Jessica Griesheimer, "Without Her"
Dog lovers of the community, this episode is for you! Jessica Griesheimer is with us today, and she's creating her own film, "Without Her" - a unique look at the problems that domestic viol...
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Episode 7
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46:50
Ep 6: A Chat with Paul Pollard, Rock for Tots and Rec W
If there's a name synonymous with Chillicothe, that name is probably Paul Pollard. From his work at The Recording Workshop, seminal effort in starting Rock for Tots, and sound production around the country,...
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Episode 6
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52:33
Ep 5: A Chat with Lesha Malone
If you spend much time with Lesha Malone, you'll feel the energy. She's a tour de force, motivated by care and concern for others, fueled by a higher power, and ready to help people. Her story of perseverance and triumph isn't finished yet, but...
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Ep 4: A Chat with Shine on Chillicothe
It's become a Chillicothe tradition! The annual lighting of the main Christmas tree in downtown Chillicothe has grown to become a full-scale holiday extravaganza throughout Yoctangee Park and spreading into downtown. Behind all of the twinkling...
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45:46
Ep. 3: A Chat with Kassadee McFadden, The Page
As downtown Chillicothe continues to evolve, we're continually impressed by the folks who put their talents and dreams on the line to start something new. Our guest, Kassadee McFadden, is the creative genius behind
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Ep 2: A Chat with Brad Weaver and Adam Esham, Ross County Mountain Lions
Ross County is home to some Mountain Lions, but don't be afraid, these are those mountain lions. Brad Weaver and Adam Esham run the Ross County Mountain Lions, a mountain bike club for midd...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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45:18
Ep1: Season 5 Kick Off
So, we're back ... kinda. It's been a while and we thought we'd ease you back into the Feels Like Home experience. We'll explain what's been going on, ask for a bit of help with something, and set the stage for what's ahead in Season 5. It feel...
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22:44
Ep. 20: A chat with Levi Garrett, Pop Culture Toys and Collectibles
Not every day, you get to interview a 25-year-old entrepreneur entering the business world. But Levi Garrett isn't a traditional 25-year-old. He's the owner of two GameStop video game stores and entered into the downtown market with Pop Culture...
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Season 4
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44:55
Ep. 19: A Chat with Austin Hill, Austin Hill Motorsports
At 16 years old, Austin Hill's life is pretty fast (dad pun intended). He's an Adena High School student, but one with an amazing side job - he's working his way up the ladder in speed sports.
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Episode 19
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Ep. 18: A Chat with Wes Molebash
You probably remember our Season 1 chat with Wes Molebash and his signing a deal to create a four-part graphic novel series geared toward young people - p...
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47:03
Ep. 17: A Chat with Courtney Davis and Lacey Derexson, Ross DD Services
March is Development Disabilities Awareness Month and we're happy to have two people on who are helping to serve our community's DD residents and their families - Courtney Davis and Lacey Derexson.Courtney is coordinating the first true...
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Episode 17
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43:11
Ep. 16: A Chat with Brent Bowers, Brent's Bricks
Mike and Marty find a kindred spirit in hobby this week. While Marty has his slot car racing and Mike has Strat-O-Matic baseball, Brent Bowers has connected - literally - with Lego.After years away from the hobby, Brent reconnected thro...
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1:01:16
Ep. 15: A Chat with Ben Hartsock, Part 2
If you enjoyed Part 1 of our conversation with Ross County native Ben Hartsock, you'll love this one, too. Ben talks about his fav...
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Episode 15
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43:33
Ep. 14: A Chat with Ben Hartsock, Part 1
Ben Hartsock admits he's lived a great life. National Champion with the Ohio State Buckeyes, 11 seasons in the NFL including playing with Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, and a host of other notable players, and now a career as a sports talk figure. ...
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41:37
Ep. 13: A Chat with Ben Daughters, The Pour House at Machinery Hall
Had Ben Daughters been less motivated to operate Chillicothe's first Gastropub, The Pour House at Machinery Hall might not be a downtown staple. The story of his work on the building, coupled with a pandemic that shut his business down, is a tr...
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46:46
Ep. 12: A Chat with Adam Davis, The Wilds
Welcome to a discussion with the Most Interesting Man Alive! 😂 Adam Davis might laugh at that title too, but he's had to get used to being recognized in restaurants and other places in public ever since he started appearing on
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Ep. 11: A Chat with Chillicothe Police Chief Ron Meyers and Social Worker Joanna Denny
Police work is a remarkably different profession than when Chillicothe Police Chief Ron Meyers joined the force more than two decades ag...
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Episode 11
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43:29
Ep. 10: A Chat with Alice Litter, Bourneville centenarian
It's not every day you get to hear from someone who's lived for a century, but that's not the only thing that makes this episode special. It's special for Mike because his son, Walker, joins the podcast today to interview his great-grandmother,...
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Episode 10
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24:41