Weekend Countdown with Rob Williams: Recent Episodes
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Each week Fox 19 Now Anchor Rob Williams gives you the top things to do around Cincinnati during the weekend. From the cities vibrant arts scene, traditional festivals, to its world class food..
We take a closer look at a tri-state holiday staple: the Schnecken. We hear from the baker whose great-grandfather brought the recipe from Germany in 1904, and why he closed Virginia Bakery in 2005 We talk with two generations of Busken family about their decision to keep Virginia Bakery’s Schnecken recipe alive. Also find out how you can check out Shillito’s Elves this holiday season. Happy Holidays everyone! - Rob
Hi, everyone. Rob Williams here. I hope you had a nice weekend.
I made a major error with this week's episode. Hear about my huge fail.
Also, this week we preview The Nutcracker which premieres Thursday.
Did you know that Cincinnati has a live full orchestra for every performance? Hear why.
You can take your kids to see Santa at Newport on the Levee, and this year it's free.
Co-owner of Cincinnati's first cereal bar, Saturday Morning Vibes, told me about an event she's having called A Magical Christmas Morning with Cereal, Cartoons and Santa. Here's the link I promised during this week's episode: https://smvcerealbar.com/santa/
Celebrating the holidays continues in this episode.
This week Rob explains how your family can have breakfast with Santa.
A cereal bar? In Cincinnati? Yep, it's a thing from Captain Cruch to Fruit Loops. We give you the scoop on Saturday Morning Vibes.
Also, things to do this weekend from Bridge View Igloos in Newport to a Reindog Parade in Mt. Adams.
The Deep Dive this week is with Arielle Nelson from Saturday Morning Vibes about her inspiration and opening a small business during a pandemic.
Listen first, then go out and enjoy the weekend.
Rob
This week we talk Downtown Dazzle with Christy Samad. She's worked for 3CDC for the last 14 years and she's my deep dive this week. She and her husband are trying to raise a family in the city. They have a little one at home and have another on the way. We talk about why she wants to raise kids in the city and the challenges it presents. Also, learn more about Scuba Santa at the Aquarium, the 6th annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl, White Night, and River Lights at the Purple People Bridge and Lebanon Horse Parade (that's what the locals call it).
This week's Weekend Countdown is holiday heavy as you can imagine. I share my tip on how to cook a turkey in half the time leading to a juicer breast. I will explain why. Most of us that Rosemary Clooney is from our area, but did you know two other performers in White Christmas, the 1954 movie, were also from our area? How you can see memorabilia from the movie. Need a Christmas tree? I profile the place where Steve Horstymeyer and I bought our trees last year. Steve said his lasted until late February. Here's the link I promised at the beginning of the podcast: https://www.fox19.com/2018/11/17/watch-listen-how-cook-turkey-half-time/ Happy Thanksgiving.
Looking for something new to do this weekend around Cincinnati? FOX 19 Anchor Rob Williams has you covered.
This episode breaks down Beers, Booze, & Bonks! We clearly know the first two, Rob explains bonks.
He sits down with a best-selling author and when you can catch a free book signing.
The Deep-Dive goes takes us to the Opera. Rob sits down with a long-time friend and former colleague, Regina Russo, about Operaganza coming up.
Listen, enjoy, and get out & have fun this weekend in our great city.
Here is Rob's Deep Dive with Marine Veteran Mike Garber on how he thinks you should celebrate Veterans Day.
Rob Williams continues his trek around Cincinnati finding the great events during the weekend and the history behind them.
This week learn about the annual holiday train display dating back to 1935, how you can throw axes on purpose for a good cause, and how you can find your next perfect wine pairing.
The Deep Dive conversation is with Marine Veteran Mike Garber on how he thinks you should celebrate Veterans Day.
Happy listening. Get out and enjoy the weekend! - Rob
Here is Rob's Deep Dive with actor Garrett Turner who plays the brutish, drug-addled Ike Turner in the Tina Turner Musical.
Enjoy
Rob Williams ushers in fall in episode 6 of the Weekend Countdown.
This weekend find out where you can launch those Halloween Pumpkins, return to the ice on Fountain Square downtown and enjoy the music of Tina Turner.
The Deep Dive this week is with broadway actor, Garrett Turner, who is one of the co-stars in the production of Tina coming to the Aronoff Center.
This week, Rob explains how even an old journalist, can learn new skills.
Have a great weekend. Get out and enjoy the greater Cincinnati area.
Rob Williams takes a look at the final weekend of October in Episode 5.
This week is Halloween heavy from the Findlay Market to the Zoo. Rob finds a haunted hayride and even a Hocus Pocus- themed murder mystery.
The Deep Dive this week is Rhinegeist Brewery's, Chris Shield. We start the episode with Halloween Boos and end it with brews.
Get out and enjoy the last weekend of October.
Here is Rob's deep dive with Loveland Farmer, Jeff Probst.
He is the owner & operator of Blooms and Berries Farmers Market in Loveland. It has been a working-family farm since the 1930's
This is Episode 4 of the Weekend Countdown with Rob Williams.
This weekend you can find 2-dollar tacos, explore the Hyde Park Farmers Market - including the great story behind Russo's Ravioli, and sipping coffee for the betterment of the Ohio River.
The Deep Dive this week is with Jeff Probst... not that one, but a Loveland Farmer that operates Blooms & Berries Farmers Market. He shares how the farm has been in his family since the 1930's
The fall colors are beautiful, get out and enjoy them!
Rob's Deep Dive this week is with Justin Brookhart from Blink. They talk about his move from Austin to Cincinnati to lead the nations largest light and art show.
The emmersive art show returns to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic.
Looking for something to do around Cincinnati this weekend? Rob Williams will give you some ideas.
Blink is back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The light, art & projection mapping experience returns. Rob explains When Dinosaurs Roamed Antartica and how you can watch them at one of Cincinnati's most iconic buildings.
Plus, the concert event which is the culmination of a year long celebration of the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial.
Rob's Deep Dive this week is with Justin Brookhart from Blink. They talk about his move from Austin to Cincinnati to lead the nations largest light and art show.
Here is Rob's Deep Dive with Ray Anderson from the Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society.
They talk about the important work done by Hamilton County’s one and only animal shelter, and why Rob should not be affraid to foster a dog.
Looking for something to do around Cincinnati this weekend? Rob Williams will give you his top five ideas.
October is upon us and this weekend you can find out if you are a Queen Bee, learn why Walnut Hills has always been one of the most diverse communities in the country. Christina Hartlieb also explains the communities ties to Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Rob's Deep Dive this week is with Ray Anderson from Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society. They talk about the important work done by Hamilton County’s one and only animal shelter.
Here is Rob's Deep Dive converstation with Andrew VanSickle, the conceptual founder of the project to build a statue honoring Ezzard Charles.
Charles is a former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from Cincinnati's West End neighborhood. The bronze statue and plaza commemorating both his life and legacy in the recently renamed Ezzard Charles Park.
What is happening around Cincinnati this weekend? Rob Williams has it covered.
This weekend Cincinnati will honor one of its longtime legends Ezzard Charles at Ezz Fest, see a piece of WWII history, celebrate local artists on Hyde Park Square, and cheer on FCC.
Rob also takes a 'deep dive' with Andrew Van Sickle. This West End resident has spearheaded the effort to honor boxing legend and Cincinnati native, Ezzard Charles.
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