We all attended Ohio University and graduated more or less at the same time. Connected through time and mutual friendships, we love to talk about our time in Athens, Ohio and share some great stories.
Ohio University alumni, Joel and daughter Eileen share OU experiences 35 years apart. Time can't change the goodness of Athens and OU (Although, COVID tried).
Jessica Burcham Fox (BFA ’04) – is from West Virginia and is current a staff member at Ohio University. In addition, she established the Jeslyn Performing Arts Center (’06) in Huntington, WV to serve as a hub of art activity in the tri-state area. She is amazing and so is her love of Athens!
George Eberts is the all-knowing about the "Asylum on the Hill" and still gives tours of this unique and misunderstood Athens Institution.
We look back at lessons learned from our time at OU and give advice to new and current students
Located in downtown Athens, Patty Mitchell dedicates her life to sharing and giving everyone the chance to express themselves through art (even a bat in her house can't stop her).
Lisa Milne - Sr. Director, Alumni Engagement & Success at Ohio University shares her journey of graduating from OU, working at several colleges and finally returning to our Alma Mater
Lori and Don Bedell share their amazing story of OU, music and Athens. Life well lived.
It was great to see Ron after a 35-year break! He remembers the Hangar 5 from Beginning to End.
Please join us as Angie and Chris tell the story of how local business is born. They do it right and represent Athens well.
Noel takes us through his musical journey from the open mike night at the Hangar 5 to the Carolina Peaches and being signed to Atlantic Records with the SnapDragons. Plus a little Athens magic thrown in:)
Please join as the 1986 Springfest Co-Chairs relive OUs greatest Spring party and so much more!
From Good People Come Great Families. Join us as Mary shares her love of Athens, being part of a true OU family and 33 years of Uptown Dog T-Shirts
Joe Lyon discusses growing up in Springfield, Ohio, being a musician, author and great memories of Ohio University
Sheriff Rodney Smith has spent his entire life in Athens County serving the diverse and dedicated community. When you live in the best place, why leave?
Boone is the Executive Director of the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau and shares his love of Athens, OU and the surrounding areas. He discusses current and future events.
Roz and Tim discuss summer in Athens and why it is the best place to be. Roz did spend some other cool summers at Cedar Point and following the Dead.
Deno tells us what it is like to be in a great band while juggling school and fun!! Can't wait to hear the Crunch live again!
Art Oestrike tells the story of Jackie O's and gives us more reasons to love Athens and Ohio University.
Gordon, Todd and Brian join us as we remember OU Hockey in the 1980s. A Fine time had by all.
Tanya Hire wears many hats and today she discusses the joys and benefits of being the manager of the Athens Farmer's Market. She truly understands that there is no better place on earth than Athens, Ohio and Ohio University!
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dr. Jenny Hall-Jones makes us all feel grateful that students of today and tomorrow are in such caring and capable hands. Bonus!! She is a 3-Time Bobcat.
Self -proclaimed Forrest Gump of the Athens Music Scene. Being in the right place at the right time. Plus, it helps if you are a great musician and a great person!
Two members of The Crunch share great memories of OU and Athens as well as bringing us up to date on what's next for the band.
Billy is certainly mentally ill but were the multiple personalities a perfect ruse to stay out of prison? Listen and make your own determination.
David McLean tells of bringing punk to Athens with Rick Ronco & The K-Tels and much more.
We are honored and elated to have OU alumnus and Pulitzer Prize winner Clarence Page on the show.
Debbie gives us first hand experience in Athens during the late sixties and early seventies. Protests, Vietnam, arrest, and the school closing.
Nate is the current General Manager of ACRN and keeps the legacy and music going strong!
Roz and Fish reminisce about their friendship, streaking, and Dead shows. They remind us why we love Athens.
Please join as we visit Sandy at Miller's Chicken. So great to be able to be in Athens and spend time with owner of this iconic restaurant.
Please join us as Roz and I remember close calls, great classes, and the way things used to be.
Radio over electricity ? and a great book. Enjoy! and get you coloring book at OUcoloringbook.com
So proud and honored to have The Marching 110 Field Commander, Sophia Medvid as our guest. She is amazing, fun and crazy smart! Please take a listen in "All About the Band"
Editor Terry Smith discusses how the University and town have changed since he began at the Athens News in 1986. Good News is that little has changed because it has always been fantastic!!
Celebrate the great time and the rise of the Union from the Ashes, Chris did a super job with this film
Steve tells of sad times at Crawford Hall, Bouncing at the Greenery, Big Time Wrestling, and a love for Athens!!
Former employees share why the Pub was a great place to work and how to make Beer Cheese Soup (easier than you think)
We are grateful to have Tony Sylvester tell his story and give life guidance as the owner of Tony's Tavern for over 37 years.
A quick look at the paranormal haunts in and around Athens. Maybe the "good feeling" you get when in Athens is really something more?
Adams tells of time at OU with music, memories, and archives. He also runs a site http://www.athensohioarchive.org/ that keeps all of the great thing about Athens and OU in perpetuity (big word, Adam is smart:)
OU Alum takes us from his communication degree, internship with David Letterman and television career to his latest film premiere -Hollywood Bob
Special Guest, Friend, and Super Smart Jennifer discusses late night escapades and the former Natatorium
We look at the impact and teachings of one of Ohio University's most prolific Professors - Æthelred Eldridge, who taught art and life from 1957 to 2014.
Roz gives us a first hand experience about her time visiting and the history of the mental hospital overlooking Athens
Introduction of our hosts and we explain our views on what makes Ohio University and Athens, Ohio are so special.