The Berea Podcast: Recent Episodes
Troy and Della
A show dedicated to discovering more about Berea Kentucky and one family's adventure to learn everything they can about their new hometown.
Bob Berger is making changes! Listen to hear his plans and to find out how to get a discount on his work...
Do you have an idea for an episode of the Berea Podcast? Just let us know on Facebook or by emailing troy@frontporchstudios.com.
The people that move to Berea because they work at Berea College add to our community. Chris Miller is an example of one such person. During this interview, Chris talks about his work at the College and how it has allowed him to travel and develop friendships in Ukraine.
We have a new gaming store in Berea. Here is a segment of the 'Extreme Common Sense With Trizdon And Ray' Podcast that talks to the owners of Bad Wolf Gaming.
Heather Dent with Winterberry Studio comes on the show and shares how to make Swedish Snowball Lanterns and a little about her studio AND about a new book she has illustrated that is coming out in March 2022.
Learn more about the candidates to represent District 89 in Kentucky's House of Representatives. This episode features interviews with Timmy Truett and Mae Suramek. Go to https://thebereapodcast.com/special for more!
DeMOCKracy is a book about the potential Ills of International Economic Policy and it was written here in Berea, Ky. Aaron Lang is featured on this episode to discuss his book and talk about how he got his book published. You can learn from his publishing journey. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/aaronlang for more!
Learn all about the Kentucky Guild For Artists And Craftsmen and find out how to get a free ticket to the Ky Guild Fall Fair on Oct. 9 and 10. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/fallfair2021 to learn more!
Prepare For Action! Weston Glassblowing is hosting a gallery sale on September 20th. On this episode we talk with Michelle Weston about her history in glassblowing and her processes. For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/westonglassblowing for more.
This is the audio of a YouTube Video found here: https://youtu.be/HmXeb7PdFuo. I do suggest that you watch the video. I am sorry for the audio quality of this episode.
Troy talks about the community response to our Emergency Broadcast System, Lowe's vs Ace, Owsley Fork (again), and the differences between Lee's and Wal-mart. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
Troy shares Five things he learned about Berea this week. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/welcometo2021 for more!
Troy announced Friday Night's Berea Community High School's Football Game. This episode shares a recording from the press booth as well as a few thoughts and opinions. Feel free to email us at troy@thebereapodcast.com with your thoughts and opinions.
Troy and Della offer a quick check in about their Summer.
Troy shares one of his million dollar ideas. Email Troy@thebereapodcast.com if you love it and email della@thebereapodcast.com if you hate it...
Troy and friend, Pastor Mark Caldwell-Reiss, share good news stories from around the world. Enjoy!
In this episode of The Berea Podcast we share an episode of That's What We Said. This is another show recorded in Berea. Here are links to learn more about Jenny, Becca, Katie, and Kelly's Podcast:
That's What We Said website
That's What We Said Facebook
Troy shares his reflections on parts of Berea that makes this place particularly special now...
Musician Rod Wilson shares his musical and personal history on this week’s Berea Podcast. From a one stoplight town in southern Michigan to Florida and all along I-75, Rod’s love of music greatly impacted his award-winning life. To hear more stories and hear him play, come to a benefit concert for the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen on February 15th, 2020 at the Main Auditorium in Madison Southern High School in Berea, Kentucky. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/lighteninrodandthethunderbolts for more!
On the Saturday of the 2018 Spoonbread Festival Troy took a walk around the festivities. This episode was never released. With the recent KET coverage, this is the prefect time to share. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/spoonbreadfestival2018 for more!
Troy loves April Fool's Day. This episode he shares where to find some April Fool's Gifts. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/aprilfools2019 for the video and more.
Troy loves April Fool's Day. This episode he shares where to find some April Fool's Gifts. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/aprilfools2019 for the video and more.
Troy talks with Jeannette Rowlett about the recent and upcoming events of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. Learn about everything happening throughout 2019 by listening to this special episode. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/kyguild2019update for links and more.
If you can go to a pie auction with Kent Gilbert as the auctioneer, do it! Here is a sample of a recent pie auction we were able to record! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/pieauction for pictures and more!
Andy Salmons talks about the downtown revitalization taking place in Corbin, Kentucky. This event was recorded live on February 13, 2018 at Native Bagel Company in Berea, Kentucky. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/andysalmons for links and more!
During Native Bagel Company's 2018's Create Work Series, Laura Poulette shared details about her nature inspired art. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/laurapoulette for links and more.
During Native Bagel Company's 2018's Creative Work Series, Ali Blair shared her personal history and her efforts to bring more music to Berea. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/aliblair for links and more.
During Native Bagel Company's 2018's Create Work Series, Courtney Howard shared these tips on using social media. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/courtneyhoward for links and more.
The digital archives at the Berea College Hutchins Library holds a treasure trove of Berea’s history. Listen to this special interview with Pat Brunner. Pat came to Berea College in the early 1950s and quickly made Berea her home. Listen for stories from Pat's involvement with the Civil Rights Movement and other life lessons.
Listen to hear the sounds of First Christian Church's 2018 Christmas Festival! Church members took to the microphone to share Christmas memories, traditions, and recipes. For links and more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/2018christmasfestival.
Troy and Della take you on a 'behind the scenes tour' of Berea's 2018 Christmas Parade. Make sure to go to www.thebereapodcast.com/2018christmasparade for pictures!
Troy shares one of his favorite Facebook Groups and a surefire way to save time while shopping in Berea. For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/savetimeandmoney!
Here is a holiday bazaar that is 50 years in the making. Listen and learn the recipes and passion that is going into the 2018 Holiday Bazaar at Berea's United Methodist Church. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/holidaybazaar for pictures and more!
The Berea Food Bank and Berea College's CELTS program have worked together for almost 30 years. Listen in to hear about both the Food Bank's history and services as well as how the CELTS program serves both the college students and our community. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/foodbank for more!
Berea's Jereme Zimmerman is a national expert on several sustainability topics and the go-to person on making Mead. Jereme joins Troy on this episode to talk about his craft and becoming a national expert while living in Berea. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/jeremezimmerman for more!
Geocaching is awesome and Berea hosts an annual Geotour the third weekend of October. Listen as Troy and Della talk to Jennifer Napier about this event and the joys of Geocaching. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/geocaching for more!
A Shake Shack is coming to Boone and Chestnut! Listen in for the inside scoop on this new addition to our town. For pictures, links and more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/everydaynutrition
We share Berea's Fiber Frenzy interview on the Ballyhoo Fiber Emporium Podcast. Check out the pictures and links over at www.thebereapodcast.com/fiber!
If there is something you would like to know more about, odds are it will be covered at this year's Know-It-All Festival! Listen to hear about Birdwatching and the Didgeridoo, two topics covered in 2017. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/knowitall2018 for more!
This week look at three instances of what the internet says is weird about Berea. Not 'Weird' like Austin, Texas; but weird like Bigfoot and perplexing archaeological evidence! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/weirdberea for more!
Sustainable Berea and community partners are addressing the Opioid Crisis. Listen to hear about how working with the soil and each other are offering support for those wanting to break their addictions. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/harvestinghope for more!
We spent a lovely evening with our Tourism Commission and other concerned citizens. The discussion about Tourism, Murals, and Outdoor Concerts was so engaging that we thought we would share it with you! For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com/711tourism !
Few places in Berea have the history and heart found at 515 Estill Street. Listen in as our community joined together in celebrating the house’s 100th birthday. Pictures and more can be found at www.thebereapodcast.com/bighouse.
Musician Jeff Parker shares stories on this week's Berea Podcast. From playing guitar when he was six to playing Carnegie Hall, Jeff talks about the impact that music has had on his life. To hear more stories and hear him play, come to a benefit concert for the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen on July 14th, 2018 at Brock Auditorium in the Coates Building at EKU in Richmond, Kentucky. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/jeffparkerandcompany for more!
What is it like to grow up in a small town like Berea Kentucky? Listen in and learn about what members of the Berea Band, Turning Age, have been able to do while they grew up in our small town. Hear about their upcoming concert on June 15 and a sample of their music. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/turningage for links and more!
This week we share an episode of Troy's old podcast, Completely Comics. Enjoy this Evening with Robert Kirkman. We will have a new episode of The Berea Podcast next week! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/completelycomics for pictures and more!
Troy shares from recent experience how to save money travelling from Berea (if you would ever want to leave). We discuss cheap airfare, using credit card points effectively, amazing website deals and more on this episode. Go to www.theberepodcast.com/traveltips for more!
The digital archives at the Berea College Hutchins Library holds a treasure trove of Berea's history. Listen to this special interview with Mayor Clinton C. Hensley recorded by Joyce Hannan. I would rather listen to 10,000 of these interviews than the political back and forth that is taking place today. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/1978 for more!
Berea's Gallery 123 Arts Accelerator Program suffered a fire on April 30,2018, but first responders, friends, and the community-at-large have offered support in traditional and unexpected ways! Listen to this episode to hear the gratitude, optimism and wisdom of The Gallery's new Program Director, Jeffrey Carpenter as he recaps the past week and shares plans for the future! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/123 for more!
Jamie Boggs joins The Berea Podcast to talk about Raising Arrows Ministry and Grace's Closet. Consider supporting Grace's Closet while you learn about this valuable service in our community. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/raisingarrows for more!
The music of Berea's own John Harmon is featured on this week's Berea Podcast. Listen to this week's episode and enjoy a selection of his music. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/johnharmon for more! If you are a musical artist and would like to be featured on the show email troy@thebereapodcast.com.
Healthy Food and Fun Festivals and Good Music and Gaming Conventions all made the list for this episode. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/collegetown2 for more!
Troy loves April Fool's Day. On this special April Fool's Day episode of The Berea Podcast YOU get to ride shotgun with Troy as he pranks all of the Drive-Thrus in Berea. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
Berea resident and Purple Martin landlord, Melody Richmond, join Troy and Della to share the good news that Purple Martins have made it back to Berea for Spring 2018! Definitely go to www.thebereapodcast.com for pictures and more!
Rainbow Star is a local musician often sharing songs based here in Berea. Her talent and heritage is why we are featuring her this week on The Berea Podcast. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
In this episode of The Berea Podcast we share an episode of the True CrimeCast. This is another show recorded in Berea. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
Do you need to hear some good news? Here is an episode dedicated to good news happening in Berea, Kentucky.
What started in a BCMS drama seminar in November will take Berea to wonderland on February 16 and 17, 2018. Listen to this episode on The Berea Podcast to hear some interviews with the cast and crew and a near final rehearsals. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
Troy and Della talk with Jeanette Rowlett about the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. We learn about its history, its current and planned activities and their February 10 Jeff Parker Concert Fundraiser. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for links and more.
Have you ever driven by this sign and wondered what happened inside? Troy walks in and learns about the fun and community that lives in Knight's Lounge. Listen as Dennis and Kenna Sparks give a lesson on Magic The Gathering. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
This is a re-release of our May 23, 2017 episode. Troy went on the 'Get on the bus - Berea' tour on April 25, 2017. It was so full of facts and stories that he recorded it to share it on the show. Pictures and more information about the bus tour is available at www.thebereapodcast.com!
As 2017 comes to a close, we share some of our favorite episodes of the past year. Enjoy this ReRelease of our Weather In Berea episode.
For this first episode of 2018 we focus on new beginnings. We talk to Mike Hogg, former Superintendent for the Berea Independent School System. Mike shares information on his new position with Partners For Education and his new year's resolutions. For links and more go to www.thebereapodcast.com!
The Jeff Richey Experience is featured on this week's Berea Podcast. Listen to this week's episode and enjoy a selection of their music. If you know of a band you would like featured on the show email troy@thebereapodcast.com.
Troy shares why we podcast in this unplugged episode. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
Troy and Della list what they are thankful for this year. For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com.
Berea is in the running for a second Levitt AMP Music Series Grant! Berea's Ali Blair came by to talk about the successes of last summer's concert series and shares how to vote for Berea for a second summer concert series grant. Feel free to go to www.thebereapodcast.com for links and more!
October 7, 2017 was a very special day. The Madison County Public Library hosted their 5th Annual 'Know-It-All Festival' Listen for more about this awesome event and learn how to make pizza crust! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
We spent an awesome Saturday morning at the 2017 Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen's Fall Fair. Listen for some of the artists we were able to interview! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
Fritz Schindler performed for Berea Community Elementary School on October 13th, 2017. Listen to this week’s episode of The Berea Podcast to hear part of the concert. Afterwards Fritz and Troy talk about what BCES was like back when he was in school, his life’s journey since Fritz called Berea home, and Fritz offers advice for us to rage against indifference. For pictures, links and more go to www.thebereapodcast.com!
Toni, the Jazz Walker, is a familiar face in Berea. Her jogging with flourish brings a smile to our faces and has inspired us to exercise. Listen to our interview with Toni to hear what inspires her and keeps her moving! Go to www.theberapodcast.com for more!
Listen to the episode for a hint at an upcoming special announcement. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/survey for more!
Smokin' Jax BBQ Shack just opened in Berea and we share our recent Friday Night experience. Listen for menu recommendations and table Karaoke. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for pictures and more!
This special episode features an interview from the digital oral histories found online in Berea College's Special Collections. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com/moonshine for links and shownotes.
Berea is synonymous with spoonbread, so it was a matter of time before The Berea Podcast featured the delicious dish! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for pictures and more!
On this catch-up (not mustard) episode we share the Top 5 Bumper Stickers that we found in Berea during our recent, 'Best Bumper Sticker in Berea' contest. We then share a recent Facebook-Only episode sharing tours of three mini-malls here in Berea. For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com!
A Berea Trolley tour is a great way to learn about Berea. The service is offered on Saturdays starting at 10 a.m. throughout the Summer. Do check it out! Learn more about the podcast at www.thebereapodcast.com.
On this episode we share a story from Berea's recent Vigil for Charlottesville victims.
Backyard chickens offer plenty of joy to Berea households. In this episode we talk about our chicken adventure and learn about how Berea came to allow chickens. For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com!
Summer, like all good things, must come to an end. And Back To School time brings excitement and anxiety for children and their parents. Jenny Hobson, from Berea Community School, joins Troy and Della on this special episode of The Berea Podcast to share tips and strategies for parents. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more.
Troy and Della welcome Bill Meck to this week’s Berea Podcast. He breaks down what differentiates Berea from other towns - meteorologically speaking, of course! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
Are you excited about your Summer? Which are you more excited about: the Levitt AMP Summer Concert Series or the approved budget from the Berea City Council. Find out who wins when we talk all about it. For more go to www.thebereapodcast.com!
Everyone says they want to raise their children in a small town. We think Berea knocked it out of the park today with its idyllic Kid’s Market. We couldn’t wait until Tuesday to release this episode, so enjoy this special early edition of The Berea Podcast. Go to www.thebereapodcast.com or like The Berea Podcast on Facebook for more!
Troy steals the show to review all three Mini Malls in the Berea City limits. Check out www.thebereapodcast.com!
Attending The Complete Performers presented by the Berea College Department of Music spurred interviews with how the EPG program benefits the City of Berea. Find out more over at www.thebereapodcast.com!
Have you been in the Berea Location of the Madison County Public Library recently? It is not your traditional library! Listen to this ‘on-location’ episode with interviews of two real librarians in their natural environment. Thank you to Carrie and Shelley for taking part in this special episode! Go to www.thebereapodcast.com for more!
We knew Jimmy Lou knew about making art… she knew much more!
We knew Jimmy Lou knew her Berea History… she knew much more!
We knew interviewing Jimmy Lou would be fun… we laughed much more!
Listen and learn the answers to these riveting questions:
What is a dog trot house?
If you had a friend in Jail and a friend in Irvine, which you should get out first?
Where was the old Fruit Jar School?
Why is it called ‘Hot Flash Beads’?
Where does the name ‘Old Town’ comes from?
Where was the ‘Tab’ on Berea College’s campus?
-Find out more and watch the video at www.thebereapodcast.com.
We share our love about the Saturday culinary adventures at Native Bagel Company, Clementine’s Bake Shop and Noodle Nirvana. Find out more at www.thebereapodcast.com!
When people ring our doorbell here in Berea, we are excited! Find out why on this episode. Find out more over at www.thebereapodcast.com
Troy went on the 'Get on the bus - Berea' tour on April 25, 2017. It was so full of facts and stories that he recorded it to share it on the show. Pictures and more information about the bus tour is available at www.thebereapodcast.com!
In this a brief episode we share how we first met and what we chose to move to Berea. Full Show Notes and a picture from our wedding can be found at www.thebereapodcast.com/introduction.
With this episode we feature the song that is featured in everyone of our episodes. Full shownotes and links can be found at www.thebereapodcast.com.