This Week In Cincinnati: Recent Episodes
Brandon & Linsey
If you're wondering what's going on in Cincinnati this week, you've come to the right place.
Brandon and Linsey live and breathe Cincinnati, and do all of the research on what there is to do in the city so you don't have to. We'll talk about sports, history, craft beer, and music, with a focus on fun things to do with kids as well. Join us and the occasional interesting guest as we dive deep into all things Cincinnati.
Check us out: - Instagram/Twitter: @linsinnati - Twitter: @themusketeer
Brandon and Linsey talk about their new intro music courtesy of Krystal Peterson; the Decibel Chicken branch launch; Cincy by the Pint and The Gnarly Gnome’s Beer, Booze & Bonks; and Brandon schools Linsey about one of Ohio’s presidents. Linsey also names the best beer she’s had this year and a word she absolutely cannot stand.
- https://wallethub.com/edu/best-foodie-cities/7522
- https://www.citybeat.com/arts-culture/culture/blog/21157179/boutiques-along-historic-west-fourth-street-in-downtown-cincinnati-offering-special-deals-during-fall-on-fourth-in-greater-cincinnati-shopping-news
- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2021/10/14/braxton-brewing-larosas-pizza-new-beer-lager/8449135002/
- https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/the-dish/blog/21157181/everything-you-can-eat-at-findlay-markets-fall-food-fest-oct-1617-2021
- cincytacoweek.com
- https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PEn4A6jah4RVZcgy7OOjk
In their first episode in a couple of weeks, Brandon and Linsey talk toddler fun at Happy Hangout, about how they ended up having a McDonald’s picnic at Summit Park, their annual Fall on the Farm tradition, the popularity of NA beer in Germany (plus so much other German goodness), the queen that is Rose Lavelle, and they go on a seltzer tangent.
- https://www.citybeat.com/news/sports/blog/21155944/cincinnatis-rose-lavelle-kicked-so-much-ass-sept-21-as-the-us-womens-national-soccer-team-beat-paraguay-80-at-tql-stadium-in-cincinnati-sports-news?utm_source=feature&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=hpfeatures
- https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/whats-the-hops/blog/21155729/madtree-brewing-in-oakley-cincinnati-is-developing-nonalcoholic-beer-options-including-pale-ale-in-cincinnati-beer-news
- https://www.citybeat.com/arts-culture/blog/21155885/ish-festival-kicksoff-celebrations-of-the-jewish-cincinnati-bicentennial-2021-with-matisyahu-to-perform-in-cincinnatis-washington-park
- greatercincinnatirestaurantweek.com
In the newest edition of This Week in Cincinnati, Brandon and Linsey cover Cincinnati beer and beyond on National Beer Lovers Day, discuss all things Cincinnati ditties, and Linsey does her best GOB impression.
They also talk about the start of Oktoberfest season and all the fleas.
Links:
https://photos.citybeat.com/25-greater-cincinnati-restaurants-bars-that-opened-over-the-summer/?slide=1&okto_web_hb-33-2
http://usopenbeer.com/2021_us_open-medal-winners
https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/a-playlist-of-cincinnati-songs/
https://cincyshirts.com/blogs/news/songs-about-cincinnati
In the 14th edition of This Week in Cincinnati, Linsey gives her first beer review (it’s a doozy as you’d expect), a tip on how to order a creamy whip chocolate shake, tells a story of a favorite neighborhood business and the importance of supporting local, and claims that chili is the next bacon (or avocado).
Brandon and Linsey also talk about their day trip to Columbus, Kings Island’s GOAT, and things to do This Weekend.
Links:
- flourishandroam.com
- https://photos.citybeat.com/new-cincinnati-restaurants-opening-this-fall-2021-new-cincinnati-bars-opening-this-fall-2021/?slide=1&yuca
- https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/mlb-baseball-stadium-fast-food-snacks
- https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/the-dish/blog/21154688/london-is-home-to-a-queen-cityinspired-bar-called-cincinnati-chilibomb-food-news-near-me-cincinnati-chili
In the newest edition of This Week in Cincinnati, Brandon and Linsey talk about an underrated local restaurant, the chicken wing shortage, their recent trip to a recently re-opened park attraction, some things to get into this weekend, and Kings Island’s predecessor. Plus they dive into where the name Coney Island comes from.
Links we talked about:
- https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/08/06/jeff-rubys-steakhouse-moving-to-3cdcs-foundry.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_6&cx_artPos=7#cxrecs_s
- https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/08/06/jeff-rubys-steakhouse-moving-to-3cdcs-foundry.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_6&cx_artPos=7#cxrecs_s
- https://photos.citybeat.com/tell-me-youre-from-cincinnati-without-telling-me-youre-from-cincinnati-photos/?slide=1&jerry-springer_jerry-springer-show-facebook2
- https://www.facebook.com/events/1656417987878754
- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2017/02/15/frischs-big-boy-appreciation/97890964/
In the newest episode, Brandon and Linsey talk about all the things they’ve done in the weeks since they last recorded, riverfront patios to enjoy (and one they will be avoiding), a local business’s move towards “COVID passports,” and some great things to do in the coming week. They also discuss what a new edition of Tall Stacks could look like and Linsey gives a discount code to listeners who will be visiting her booth at Westwood Second Saturday this weekend.
In this episode we reference Westwood Second Saturday as taking place this weekend. The event will, in fact, be on Saturday, August 14. The discount code mentioned in the August 2–8 episode will be valid on 8/14.
- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/08/02/oxford-brick-street-bar-miami-university-covid-19-vaccine/5455607001/
- https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/whats-the-hops/blog/21154506/tafts-brewing-co-brings-back-frischs-pumpkin-pie-ale-collab-beer-in-august?utm_source=featurefollow&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=hpfeatures
- https://photos.citybeat.com/21-breezy-greater-cincinnati-restaurant-patios-to-cool-off-on-this-summer/?slide=1&cabanaontheriver_hb-3
- goettafest.com
- https://www.facebook.com/events/958317894947478
- https://cincinnatifamilymagazine.com/family-fun/kidchella-2021?wpnd_cid=2d255a18a0be01f0
- https://www.facebook.com/events/125908616185680
On the newest edition of TWIC, Brandon and Linsey talk a lot about Cincinnati Burger Week and beer, including the history of a Cincinnati Historical Ale currently on shelves, Cincinnati’s storied brewing past and lagering tunnels, plus an insider’s tip to padding your Untappd stats. Linsey mentions how she really feels about putting fruit on food and—of course—brings you more Spam content.
As always, they also talk about some great things to do this week and weekend.
Links:
Urban Artifact’s Wild Yeast and the Missing Linck doc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7QmGyWzr5E&feature=emb_imp_woyt
Craft Burger Bros. Burger Week schedule
https://www.cincinnatiburgerweek.com/restaurant/craft-burger-bros/
In the post-Fourth edition of This Week in Cincinnati, Brandon and Linsey talk about their favorite gas station beer, where they got engaged almost five years ago, booze cruising down the Ohio, Cincinnati coming in the top 5 of yet another list, bridge jumping as an 1800s career, and they give a flame-broiled take on a burger topping neither of them cares for.
They also talk about all the markets going on This Weekend and—dare they say—half-decent local sports teams.
Links we talked about:
- https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-recreation/5144
- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2021/07/06/webn-labor-day-fireworks-cincinnati-ohio-river/7874713002/
- cincinnatiburgerweek.com
- https://www.citybeat.com/news/sports/blog/21153717/cincinnati-reds-nick-castellanos-jesse-winker-will-start-sundays-2021-mlb-allstar-game-for-national-league
- https://handeaux.tumblr.com/post/169770110179/cincinnatis-celebrated-bridge-jumpers
- https://ronnysalerno.com/queencitydiscovery/2017/11/the-alignment-of-cincinnati-and.html
In the Fourth of July edition of This Week in Cincinnati, Brandon and Linsey talk about their love of spam, going on their first date in over six months, Evanston vs. Norwood and the intricacies of Cincinnati neighborhood boundaries, great cheap eats (including overrated gyros), Cincinnatians heading to the Tokyo Olympics, and having no interest in staying up up late enough for fireworks.
Brandon’s Cincinnati Exposed topic this week takes us into the mysterious world of turtle streetlights.
Links we talked about:
- https://www.citybeat.com/arts-culture/culture/blog/21152392/northsides-fourth-of-july-celebration-returns-with-house-float-walking-routes-and-mini-block-parties
- https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1UTWEQxQRygsitsjfi-_21u3N5kI≪=39.083299314906824%2C-84.48066054252648&z=11
- https://www.citybeat.com/news/sports/blog/21153433/cincinnatis-rose-lavelle-will-compete-in-tokyo-olympics-with-us-womens-soccer-team
- Fourth of July
- https://www.citybeat.com/arts-culture/culture/blog/21153499/heres-where-to-find-fourth-of-july-fireworks-and-celebrations-in-greater-cincinnati-2021-fourth-of-july-fireworks-near-me?utm_source=feature&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=hpfeatures
- https://365cincinnati.com/4th-of-july-fireworks-in-cincinnati/
- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/06/23/ohio-vaccination-rates-percentage-covid-19-coronavirus/5319406001/
- https://photos.citybeat.com/the-25-best-cincinnati-restaurants-when-you-have-10-or-less/?slide=1&olliestrolley_hb-3
Brandon and Linsey talk about a recent trip to Nation, the excellence that is Tortilleria Garcia, and a new food hall that is opening today, as well as their weekend getaway to Chicago, complete with non-Chicago-style pizza and a podcast rec that isn’t TWIC. They also discuss some of what’s going on This Weekend.
Links we talked about:
- 21 New and Coming Soon Cincinnati Restaurants to Try This Summer: https://photos.citybeat.com/21-new-and-coming-soon-cincinnati-restaurants-to-try-this-summer/?slide=1&somersetotr
- Renovations Begin on Downtown Branch of the Cincinnati Public Library https://www.citybeat.com/news/blog/21153299/renovations-begin-on-downtown-branch-of-the-cincinnati-public-library
- etsy.com/shop/tourdecincinnati
- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2021/05/31/greater-cincinnati-pride-month-events-2021/7445948002/
Linsey and Brandon discuss their [local] early morning show drinks, complain about large chains on local polls, what’s to come at The Banks and along the riverfront, our potential future as spelling bee parents (and the word Linsey misspelled in 7th grade that influenced her entire life trajectory), the history of the architecture of the Cincinnati Museum Center and interesting facts about it (including the “whispering fountains”), as well as Juneteenth and things to do This Weekend.
Links we talked about:
- https://photos.citybeat.com/cincinnatis-top-10-barbecue-spots-according-to-citybeat-readers/?slide=1&harmons_bbq_interior_best1234
- https://photos.citybeat.com/the-25-best-restaurants-in-cincinnati-right-now-according-to-yelp/?slide=1&kruegersveggieburger_hb11
- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/06/13/banks-music-venue-finished-so-whats-next-cincinnatis-riverfront/7609093002/
- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2021/06/14/scripps-national-spelling-bee-semifinals-ohio-cincinnati/7689756002/
- Linsey's shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tourdecincinnati
Linsey talks about her new plan to have a local show snack every week (while Brandon will usually stick to beer), how we celebrated National Donut Day (separately and together), and we take a figurative—not actual—deep dive into Cincinnati’s abandoned transit system. We also talk about those dang[erous] cicadas, what’s going on This Weekend, and even go on a couple of tangents.
As always, you don’t want to miss it.
Links we talked about:
- Cincinnati Police Said Cicada Struck Driver, Caused Crash https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/hamiltoncounty/2021/06/07/riverside-drive-cincinnati-police-said-driver-hit-face-cicada-then-crashed/7595075002/
- Ernest Hemingway-inspired Bar, Pilar, Coming to New Court Street Plaza https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2021/06/07/pilar-ernest-hemingway-inspired-bar-cincinnati-court-street-plaza/7582457002/
- Guide to What Has Opened in 2021 in Greater Cincinnati https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2021/06/04/what-has-opened-greater-cincinnati-2021/5245876001/
In this week’s edition of TWIC, Brandon and Linsey talk about a new arcade opening in the neighborhood, upcoming food events, goings on in the area this weekend and beyond, as well as the [surprisingly long] history of Pride in Cincinnati and how it involves Jerry Springer. Not to be excluded, Frank even makes a cameo.
This episode Brandon and Linsey talk about a local nonprofit you can support in the coming week+, more accolades Cincinnati has recently received, upcoming recurring events, the Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series happening this weekend, and your favorite Red-turned-grunge-cover-band-leader. Listen to Linsey “expertly” describe Brandon’s show beer and take a turn at this week’s topic (and subsequent trip down a Reddit rabbit hole).
You don’t want to miss this one!
This week we talk about the change in the mask mandate, CityBeat’s 25 Outdoor Activities to Put On Your Cincinnati To-Do List, Brandon's delicious alternating topic, U-pick Strawberry Days starting this weekend Blooms and Berries, Cicada Fest at Washington Park and the looming Brood X emergence, local sports, and more.
Brandon and Linsey talk about what we did for Asian Food Week, a big local brewery announcing a new brewpub, and everything else that went on this week. Our deep dive this week is about a famous chip brand with Cincinnati roots, and we preview the Electronics Recycling Drop-Off event, Kings Island Opening Day, and the FC Cincinnati opening game at the new stadium.
https://www.cincinnatirecyclingandreusehub.org/
It's the pilot episode!
- Meet Brandon and Linsey
- We talk about a good weekend hanging out at Findlay Market and CVG
- We checked out the new FCC Stadium
- Deep dive topic: How did Cincinnati get its name?
- Brandon messes up a bunch of facts about Cincinnatus
- It's Asian Food Week!
- The primary is Tuesday, so go vote