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Sidewalk Talks
Random people, random topics, talking on random sidewalks in the City of Saginaw, Michigan.
Episodes
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Jared Morningstar
On this sweltering October Sidewalk Talk, we chat with Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy teacher, four-time author, and Michigan’s Beat Poet Laureate Jared…
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Craig Goslin on 25 Years of the Saginaw Spirit
On this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we celebrate 25 years of Saginaw Spirit hockey with the President & Managing Partner, Craig Goslin! He reflects on the first…
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Luke Drumright of 3-2-1 Connection
Luke Drumright of 3-2-1 Connection is a 27-year-old with Down Syndrome who started a podcast to meet people in the community. He interviewed me a couple of…
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Halloween Party!
On October 31st at 7 PM, Ben Champagne is throwing a Halloween party at one of the coolest venues in the city (115 N. Hamilton)! It's probably been 20 years…
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Marcus Kapp of Kapp-ture: Bespoke Tailoring, Better Fits & Big Saginaw Energy
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Marcus Kapp breaks down what he does: tailoring everyday clothing, creating custom pieces, and working toward his first…
Sidewalk TalksKakes the Great Popcorn Co.!
In this Sidewalk Talks episode, we chat with Kaylyn and Alesha outside Kakes the Great Popcorn Co. at 418 Court Street, covering their nationally recognized…
Sidewalk TalksGo Great with Ann Bruzewski: Tourism, Community Pride & the Day a Truck Hit I‑675
In this Sidewalk Talks episode, we chat with Anne Bruzewski, CEO of Go Great Lakes Bay, about tourism, community pride, and the time we first met—when a truck…
Sidewalk TalksSaginaw’s Surprising Link to the American Flag
Saginaw’s Surprising Link to the 50-Star American Flag (and a Handyman Who Puts Family First) In this Sidewalk Talks episode, Phil chats with Ryan Schramm…
Sidewalk TalksFookie and the Civitan
THE CIVITAN WILL LIVE AGAIN! Eugene "Fookie" Seals has purchased The Civilian Recreation Center in downtown Saginaw with the goal of restoring back to its role…
Sidewalk TalksIndigo on Motherhood, Music Hustle & Building Saginaw’s Artist Community
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we chat with Saginaw musician Indigo Connolly about motherhood, music, and music education! Along with being a performer…
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Jumping’ Giovanni!
On this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we meet the jump rope master Giovanni Jamall Jackson—an entertainer from Saginaw who jump ropes, teaches ballroom dance…
Sidewalk TalksAI Hype, Hope & Harm with Shane Emmons of Swept AI
In this Sidewalk Talk, we talk with Swept AI founder Shane Emmons about hype, the hope, and the harm of AI. Swept AI has served over 25 million users, ensuring…
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Saginaw Community Food Club and Kitchen: Opening soon!
In this Sidewalk Talks episode, we reconnects with Tina Swanton—funny hat and butterscotch cookies included—for an update on the Saginaw Community Food Club…
Sidewalk TalksWhy Saginaw Works and What the Community Foundation Does with Renee Johnston
In an impromptu, chilly Sidewalk Talks episode filmed in Morley Plaza, we sit down with Renee Johnston of the Saginaw Community Foundation to talk about what…
Sidewalk TalksSidewalk Talk with Tony Serra!
On the latest episode of Sidewalk Talks, I chat with Tony Serra! Tony is the Executive Director of TempleArts, the organization that oversees both The Temple…
Sidewalk TalksShow, Don’t Tell: Saginaw’s Green Zone, Land Banks & People-First Revival (Alex Mixter Pt. 2)
In part two with Alex Mixter (recorded at Potter Street Station), the conversation ricochets from Lee Mansion cleanups and Spot It, Snag It to a core theme…
Sidewalk TalksSaving Potter Street Station with Alex Mixter
In this Sidewalk Talk with Alex Mixter, we talk about why preserving Saginaw's Potter Street Station matters, and how it could become a transportation again…
Sidewalk TalksIt's Sal, Baby!
From Lebanon to selling suits in Saginaw...it's Sal, baby! In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Phil visits Sal, a longtime Saginaw tailor known as “Sal Baby,”…
Sidewalk TalksMarlana Cork Talks Community
Marlana Cork kicks off Season Three with a Sidewalk Talk about community-building! Be sure to subscribe to Sidewalk Talks and leave a review! 00:00 Season…
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Season Three Coming Soon!
A new season of Sidewalk Talks premieres Monday! Watch the video for a sneak preview of all of this season's amazing guests, and then subscribe to Sidewalk…
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Music Reframed: SBSO’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” with Maestro Fouad Fakhouri
On Saturday, September 28th at 7:30 p.m., the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra (SBSO) continues its 90th Season with Music Reframed: Pictures at an Exhibition at…
Sidewalk TalksLocal Journalism Matters with Justin Engel
In his first-ever podcast appearance, MLive journalist Justin Engel talks about his history and work in local journalism. The conversation centers on defining…
Sidewalk TalksOn the Road (and Back Again) with Jessica Shepherd
From Saginaw to living to an RV and back again! In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Jessica Shepherd discusses her background in broadcasting and journalism…
Sidewalk TalksOld World Pizzeria: From Fermentation and Rabbit Farming to New York-Style Slices in Saginaw
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Eric Shevchenko talks about bringing New York-style pizza to Saginaw with Old World Pizzeria. He talks about the power of…
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Ja'Maiya Ryan is Fashionable
Ja'Maiya Ryan is a Saginaw-based designer and she just released a new collection! In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, she talks about design, her history, and…
Sidewalk TalksBrian Pruitt is Dreaming Again: Purpose, Partnership, Parenting
Brian Pruitt was heading into the NFL draft as one of the best running backs in the country, when he received a phone call that changed his life forever. On…
Sidewalk TalksHealthier Me with Alexandria Renee
In this indoor episode of Sidewalk Talks, the host sits down with Alexandria Renee over coffee to talk about local coffee shops, the Healthier Me podcast, and…
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How READ Association of Saginaw County Helps Kids
Samantha Engel discusses the READ Association of Saginaw County, founded in 1966 to help children improve reading skills and discover the joy of reading. She…
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Hurley Coleman Jr. & Hurley Coleman III: Providence, Progression, and Leadership in Saginaw
In the podcast’s first father-son episode, Phil interviews Bishop Hurley Coleman Jr. and Hurley Coleman III about their life paths, careers, and leadership in…
Sidewalk TalksRX Kids with Christina Harrington
A conversation with Saginaw County health leader Christina Harrington about the chaos and controversy of navigating the pandemic and how Saginaw’s…
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Kristen Squires & the Dow Event Center
Phil talks with Kristen Squires, Director of Marketing at the Dow Event Center, about parenting, frost quakes and trees exploding, identical twin mix-ups…
Sidewalk TalksJamie Forbes and Mutual Aid
Join us as we welcome Jamie Forbes once again to talk about an extraordinary mutual aid initiative happening in Saginaw. Jamie shares the inspiring story of…
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Jeff Larsen talks Food and Imposter Syndrome
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we chat with the handsome, charming, and always charismatic Jeff Larsen! We talk about Saginaw’s food scene, Jeff's role at…
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Arshen Baldwin at Saginaw United
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we sit down with Arshen Baldwin, Assistant Principal at Saginaw United High School! Arshen shares her inspiring journey from…
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Brian Keenan-Lechel
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we chat with Brian Keenan-Lechel, Director at Saginaw County Parks and Saginaw Community Foundation's Volunteer of the Year!…
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That's What She Said with Christiana Malacara
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Christiana Malacara, journalist and creator of the podcast That's What She Said on WSGW! Christiana shares her journey of…
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Sidewalk Party!
It's a Sidewalk Party! Just as Christiana Malacara from That's What She Said! Radio Show on WSGW and I were sitting down for a Sidewalk Talk, Cassi Zimmerman…
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The Art of Community: Nyesha Clark-Young
Join us in an inspiring conversation with Nyesha Clark-Young as she discusses the impact of the environment on our perceptions, the essential role of art in…
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Ramont Roberts and Saginaw Public Schools
Saginaw is starting a new school, and to help kick it off, Superintendent of Saginaw Public Schools, Dr. Ramont Roberts, joins us for a Sidewalk Talk! We talk…
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Saginaw Community Food Club and Kitchen
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Tina Dowe Swanton, CEO of the Saginaw Community Food Club and Kitchen, gives us the scoop on this incredible project that…
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Jimmy Greene on Marriage, Failure, and the Safety Around Water Program
We dive deep with Jimmy Green, discussing the essence of authenticity in life and marriage, the importance of being genuinely oneself, and the significance of…
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Jamie Forbes on Community
Jamie Forbes joins the discussion about the significance of community organizing and its impact on making lasting positive changes. The conversation explores…
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Terry Reed: Community & Compassion
TERRY. REED. IS. THE. MAN. In this heartfelt conversation, Terry Reed, the owner of Community Auto, discusses the profound impact of community and personal…