The Clayton Castle Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Clayton Castle Podcast
Veteran journalist Clayton Castle interviews interesting and fascinating people to tell their stories and how they became who they are today.
Clayton sits down with Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Conductor John Morris Russell, aka JMR! JMR talks about his early music years, reflects on his last 10 years as Pops conductor, and the power of music in community.
Clayton talks to Bengals legend and all-time leading scorer Jim Breech! Jim talks about his days as the Bengals placekicker during the Super Bowl teams in the 1980's, what he saw in the 2021 Bengals team, and his advocacy for ending the stigma surrounding mental health.
Clayton talks with NKU play-by-play voice Jim Kelch to talk about his career as a journalist, his relationship with Joe Buck, and of course, the incredible season by the NKU Norse!
Clayton sits down with new Middletown City Council members Rodney Muterspaw and Zack Ferrell to talk about some of the big issues facing Middletown and what they've learned in their first few months in office.
Clayton talks to famed former head coach of the Highlands High Schools football team, Coach Dale Mueller! Hear stories of what it was like to coach the likes of Jared Lorenzen and Gino Guidugli. Also, how being a positive influence led to the success of 11 state titles.
Clayton talks to veteran journalist and sports talk show host Chick Ludwig! Clayton and Chick talk about his 30 years at the Dayton Daily News, including his time on the Bengals beat, why he got yelled at by Marvin Lewis, and his thoughts on the Bengals run to the Super Bowl!
Clayton sits down with the longest-serving president in the history of Northern Kentucky University, Dr. James Votruba! Dr. Votruba talks his early life in Michigan, the massive growth of NKU under his leadership, his post-retirement activities, and more.
Clayton talks to longtime media reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer and now of WVXU, John Kiesewetter.
In the first ever compilation/collection episode, Clayton recounts interviews with candidates running for office in 2021. Hear from Rodney Muterspaw, Zack Ferrell, Joe Yoshimura, Jaime Castle, and Mike Moroski and why they think people should vote for them.
Clayton talks with editor/publisher of the Musketeer Report and the color analyst for the NKU Men's Basketball team on IHeartRadio, Rick Broering, about Cincinnati sports. They recap the Reds season, analyze the current Bengals and Bearcats football season, and preview what to expect in college basketball this winter.
Clayton talks to starting guard for the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champion Baylor Bears, MaCio Teague, about his unique journey from Walnut Hills High School to the Utah Jazz and some historic milestones throughout his career.
Clayton talks with longtime Cincinnati Enquirer reporter and current Senior Political Analyst at 91.7 WVXU, Howard Wilkinson. Howards talks about his roots growing up in Dayton, Ohio, his passion for aviation and politics, being a journalist on Sept. 11, 2001, and how politics today differ from politics in the 1980s.
Clayton sits down with Local 12 evening Executive Producer Doug Lillibridge, who talks about his road from addiction to recovery, the state of journalism today, and whether his beloved Reds will sneak into the playoffs.
Clayton sits down with Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education member Mike Moroski to talk the controversial transportation deal, other issues facing kids today, and his journey to the Board.
Clayton talks to former Congressional candidate and current Cincinnati City Council candidate Jaime Castle!
Clayton sits down with WLWT Sports Director George Vogel to talk about the State of Cincinnati Sports.
Clayton Castle talks to his favorite teacher from Walnut Hills High School, Joe Yoshimura. "Yosh" talks about racism today, whether Critical Race Theory/Ethnic Studies should be taught in schools today, and his family's personal history in the Japanese-American internment camps in the United States following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in the 1940's.
Clayton Castle has a conversation with his soon-to-be wife, Heather Baker, in the days leading up to their wedding. Heather talks teaching during a pandemic, planning a wedding in 2021, and Clayton reads his vows.
Clayton Castle talks to Zack Ferrell, co-host of "The Winners Circle by Spencer and Zack Ferrell" podcast. Zack is also one of the most successful real estate agents in Southwest Ohio and has announced his candidacy for Middletown City Council.
Clayton Castle interviews his step mother, Patricia (Pat) Castle, who worked on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic as a nurse in the COVID unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Clayton Castle interviews longtime educator and foster parent of 40 kids over a 30 year period, Dr. Pam Dillion.
Clayton talks with former Middletown, Ohio police chief Rodney Muterspaw about growing up in Trenton, race and police in America today, and how we bridge the divide between the police and the community.
Clayton Castle interviews Robert Weidle, award-winning actor and director of community theater in Cincinnati. Weidle also plays an important role at the Cincinnati Zoo during The Festival of Lights.