Life in the 614: Recent Episodes
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"Life in the 614" is the weekly lifestyle podcast at the Columbus Dispatch, providing a taste of upcoming arts, entertainment and leisure activities in central Ohio.
Columbus Dispatch features and entertainment reporter Cameron Teague Robinson explains what you need to know regarding Red White & Boom for 2022. Cameron breaks down the best places to watch the fireworks, where to park, and talks about the streets closures that will occur because of this event.
Features reporter Earl Hopkins and COSI CEO and President Frederic Bertley talk about the upcoming "Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes" exhibition, which is set to run at COSI from Nov. 26 to May 30, 2022.
Reporter Earl Hopkins speaks to comedian, television host and six-time best-selling author Chelsea Handler to talk about her new comedy tour “Vaccinated and Horny,” as well as her upcoming performance at the Palace Theatre on Nov. 13.
For the 100th episode of Life in the 614, features reporter Earl Hopkins talks to Donut and Beer Festival Founder Brian Colopy about the annual event's origins, ongoing success and its debut in the capital city.
Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks to music critic, essayist, and poet Hanif Abdurraqib who’s here to talk about being selected as one of the 25 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant recipients and the greater effort to advance Columbus’ art and culture space through shared resources.
Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks to Mike Thompson, WOSU news content director and the host of "Columbus on the Record," about the media company's new facility on the latest episode of Life in the 614 podcast.
Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks with Neil deGrasse Tyson on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this episode we preview how Tyson will take center stage at the Palace Theatre on September 21, in Columbus, Ohio and what viewers can expect to see at his movie event.
Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins talks about the origins of Columbus' Oktoberfest, how the event has evolved in its 55-year history and what elements will be seen at this year's festival.
Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins spoke with Greak Festival Spokesman Stacey Stathulis about the history of the Labor Day Weekend tradition and what attendees can expect with the event's return after a two-year hiatus.
Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins chronicles the most exciting events, concerts and festivals to look forward to this fall and winter on the latest edition of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this episode, we highlight concerts, literary events, visual art exhibits, standup comedy stops and other experiences coming to central Ohio.
Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks with Chas Kaplan, co-creator of the Columbus Food Truck Festival on the latest edition of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this episode we talk about how the festival got started in 2011, how it’s in a new location this year, and what we can expect from the two-day event this weekend.
Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks with James Alexander, owner of Flavor'd Flow Studio on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this edition we discuss the history and culture of breakdancing, what inspired Alexander to get involved with the art form and how he’s built his teaching methods and studio from the ground up.
With the reboot of Weekender, Arts and Culture Reporter Earl Hopkins spoke with Features and Special Sections Editor Becky Kover about what readers can expect going forward. Earl also spoke with Ohio Restaurant Association President and CEO John Barker about the growing number of rooftop bars and high-rise cantinas in the capital city.
The Columbus attorney is the son of the founder of Detroit rock magazine Creem. Kramer produced the new documentary, “Creem: America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine,” available online at creemmag.com.
Lisa Minken, marketing manager of the series, talks about "Come From Away," "Hadestown," "Frozen" and more.
Columbus Dispatch freelance reporter Nancy Gilson Braverman speaks with novelist James McBride on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. On this show we discuss McBride’s new book “Deacon King Kong,” how he came up with the idea for this novel, and talk about what readers can expect to take away from it. Finally, we hear what’s next for James McBride, including the new musical he’s working on.
Eliese Colette Goldbach shares insights into her new book, “Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit.”
Columbus Dispatch freelance reporter Nancy Gilson Braverman speaks with Richard Cordray regarding his new book “Watchdog: How Protecting Consumers Can Save Our Families, Our Economy, and Our Democracy.” During this we hear about Cordray’s time spent as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, what he accomplished during his time as director, and what this book has to offer readers.
Keefe, who spent his teen years living in Worthington, moved to Los Angeles more than 20 years ago to pursue a career in entertainment.
The Grammy-nominated artist will perform Feb. 17 at Skully's Music-Diner in Columbus, Ohio.
Icing Smiles is a national nonprofit that provides celebration cakes to critically ill children and their siblings. The organization will celebrate its 10th birthday and honor the memory of one of its Columbus recipients from 7-9 p.m. on Friday at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House.
Schmidt Hissrich, who grew up in Westerville, began her career on "The West Wing." Now, she is among very few women at the helm of fantasy television dramas.
Fary plays the Dunder Mifflin employee in “The Office! A Musical Parody,” which comes to the Southern Theatre Jan. 20 and 21.
Taylor's "Overground Railroad" sheds more light on the "Green Book," a travel guide for African Americans during the height of segregation. Taylor will visit Gramercy Books in Bexley on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Justin Hemminger of the Ohio Craft Association talks about Ohio On Tap and its challenge to beer fans to visit 230 breweries over two years.
From Taylor Swift's appearance at a local bridal shower to a hotel offering beer showers, this was a fun decade to remember.
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The beloved basketball team will be visiting Columbus December 29th, 2019 for two games at the Schottenstein Center.
The actor will answer questions from the audience following a screening of the movie at the Palace Theatre on December 21st, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
Marc Summers will host a “Double Dare Live” event in Columbus, Ohio on December 16th, 2019.
Joe Leonetti responds to hundreds of letters each holiday season that he collects at a special mailbox for Santa in Westerville.
The humorist will appear Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at the Thurber House sponsored event at the King Arts Complex.
Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, was part of the team that launched, rescued, repaired, and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope.
The bestselling author will be coming to Bexley on November 12th, 2019 as part of a special event.
Chris Sarandon, perhaps best known as Prince Humperdinck in the 1987 film, will be joined by fellow cast members Cary Elwes and Wallace Shawn this weekend during the comic convention.
Vicki Lawrence, an actress and comedian best known for being on "The Carol Burnett Show," chats about her upcoming performance in Columbus.
Singer-songwriter David Crowder chats about the hip-hop influence on his third album, "I Know a Ghost." He opens for MercyMe at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5th 2019.
Rossen Milanov, Edwaard Liang and Peggy Kriha Dye talk about their latest group effort.
Chris Hamel, president of the Gateway Film Center, offers some highlights of the festival, which runs through Sunday.
Columbus Dispatch features editor Ryan Smith and Nancy Gilson Braverman speak with special guest Author R.L. Stine on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this we discuss Stine’s career as an author, his famous Goosebumps series, and his upcoming visit to Columbus.
The creators of Cleveland's LaureLive music fest will bring another purpose-driven event to Columbus. Taking place at the Lawn at CAS on Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and 18, the WonderBus Music & Arts Festival will feature performances by Walk the Moon, the Revivalists, Jenny Lewis, Trombone Shorty and more. The festival will benefit the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. Listen to features reporter Erica Thompson's interview with The Elevation Group President Denny Young and The Shipyard Chairman and CEO Rick Milenthal.
Author and exhibit curator Michael Rosen talks about the upcoming show featuring the artistic work of the Columbus native.
Beginning as a five-hour pilot project in 1996, Festival Latino has blossomed into a two-day extravaganza for thousands of attendees. The free, family-friendly fest returns to Genoa Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11. Features reporter Erica Thompson sits down with Festival Coordinator and Programming Director Rich Corsi, along with the "Salsa King of Ohio," Carlos Rubio, to talk about this year's music, food, dancing and fun!
Joe Apgar, Chief Operating Officer from Pelotonia, discusses the group’s growing fundraising efforts.
The man behind several major food and candy stands at the fair discusses what will be new this year, how he comes up with his creations and more.
Elyse Lohrbach, project manager at COSI, discusses the genius of Jim Henson and the Muppets, as revealed in the museum’s ongoing exhibition.
Want to know the area's best venue for live music and the best concert in recent memory? Listen in!
Happy Birthday to us: “Life in the 614” celebrates its first year of producing a podcast.
Devendorf grew up in Cincinnati and spoke about “I Am Easy to Find” before coming to Express Live on Monday June 24th, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
Executive Director AJ Casey and Pride Coordinator Sabrina Boykin talk about this weekend’s festival, the history of the LGBT civil rights movement, and how to be a good ally.
Dispatch music reporter Julia Oller speaks with Dave Depper, guitarist from Death Cab for Cutie, on the band’s lasting power and what it’s like being the new guy. During this we also preview their upcoming performance on Saturday night at the Nelsonville Music Festival.
The two Dispatch columnists sat down to talk about the act of column writing in honor of Blundo’s latest collection of columns, “Does that Make Sense?”
Nick Frantianne and Tommy McCullough will perform Saturday on the main stage of the music festival with their band, Black Coffee.
Sister Cities president, Columbus Symphony violinist talk about the historic visit and concert.
Central Ohioans can take part in hands-on STEM demonstrations at more than 100 locations throughout Franklin County. The festival ends Saturday with the Big Science Celebration at Genoa Park outside of COSI.
It's time to break down the biggest movie event of the year. Who will live and who will die - and does it really matter?
The author of “Henry, Himself” once sought inspiration at Cedar Point and co-wrote a book about the Red Sox with Stephen King.
Lisa Minken, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts' Broadway marketing manager talks about the recently announced 2019-2020 Broadway in Columbus series.
The owners of the Columbus Futsal Club explain the story behind the soccerlike game that is on the rise.
Dispatch Features Editor Ryan Smith and reporter Julia Oller speak with Megumi Robinson of Experience Columbus on this weekend’s NCAA Tournament, what visitors can expect to experience in Columbus, and how current residents can help be a tour guide in their own city.
The musician and radio variety show host has plenty to keep him busy these days - and talk about.
The "Star Trek" star goes where no podcast has gone before prior to screening of "The Wrath of Khan" at Palace Theatre.
The actor, who will be in Columbus Feb. 15 for a screening of the movie, talks about how it came to be and what keeps fans so enthusiastic about it.
Peggy Kriha Dye, general and artistic director of Opera Columbus, talks about the city's largest natural disaster and how it inspired a collaboration between the opera and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.
Emmy Beach discusses several African-Americans from the state whose notable contributions will be spotlighted this month at the center.
Theater reviewer Michael Grossberg and superfan Jill Jess talk about the touring production of the Broadway musical coming to the Ohio Theater.
Columbus Dispatch features editor Ryan Smith and reporter Ken Gordon speak with Joshua Jay regarding the 2019 Columbus Magi-Fest. During this episode we discuss what makes magic so powerful, the history of this festival, and why Magi-Fest is home to Columbus, Ohio.
Unique banjo stylings of married couple coming to McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany, Ohio.
Crystal Griffith, a spokesman for the Akron-based fast-food chain Swensons that recently opened a restaurant in Dublin, talks about what makes a great burger - and how not to embarrass yourself when ordering at a drive-in.
Briana "Hoops" Green, who became the 15th female member of the legendary squad three years ago, talks about the team's upcoming games at Value City Arena.
Two music writers break down the Columbus concert scene from 2018 and offer highlights for next year.
Emmy Beach of the Ohio History Connection talks about "Dickens of a Christmas" at Ohio Village and how it reflects holiday traditions from the Victorian era.
BalletMet artistic director Edwaard Liang offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on a holiday classic.
The Columbus Museum of Art's Nannette Maciejunes discusses the Harlem Renaissance and the ongoing exhibition celebrating its centennial. Exhibit: Centennial of black artists’ Harlem Renaissance celebrated at Columbus Museum of Art Podcast: Author Wil Haygood tells story close to home in new book
Dispatch assistant features editor Ryan Smith speaks with Dante Bando on what we can expect to see from the Butch Bando's Fantasy Of Lights 3 mile long holiday drive-thru show.
Co-organizer Meagan Buren talks about the idea fest that is TEDxColumbus as it celebrates its 10th year with the theme "On the Edge."
Dispatch reporter Steve Stephens speaks with author Alexander McCall Smith on his new book being released. We further discuss the 19th book in the series, "The Colors of all the Cattle," and what readers have to look forward to. Finally, we talk about Smith’s thoughts on the United States, how he enjoys coming here, and list a couple places of where he has traveled throughout the world.
Astronaut Scott Kelly, author of "Endurance," talks about the challenges of spending 11 months away from Earth.
Dispatch features reporter Eric Lagatta speaks with Ashley Lomberger who gives a no holds barred view of the wrestling world. We further talk about how her career in wrestling got started, where it once was and where it’s heading.
Dispatch assistant features editor and movie writer Terry Mikesell speak with Jason Tostevin, co-founder of the Nightmares Film Festival taking place Thursday through Sunday at the Gateway Film Center. On this episode we go in depth on what we can expect to see at this year’s festival, what the screening process is like for Tostevin, and talk about the relationships that are built between filmmakers who are attending.
Dispatch weekend editor Terry Mikesell speaks with Joe Neff, co-producer of the Shock Around the Clock 24-hour horror-movie marathon at the Drexel Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. We discuss which films are going to be played at this event, which ones are favorites, and provide event information regarding this movie marathon.
CSO's Andres Lopera talks about making today's youth into the musical leaders of tomorrow. Lincoln Theatre concert to be first for Columbus Symphony’s new assistant conductor
OSU professor John Hellmann talks about the master of suspense in anticipation of Gateway Film Center's upcoming series consisting of 10 Alfred Hitchcock classics.
Wil Haygood's book "Tigerland: 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart and a Magical Season of Healing" released earlier this week, and he stopped by The Dispatch to discuss why the story about East High School's basketball and baseball state championship teams might be more relevant now politically than when he began writing it two years ago. The author and Columbus native, who now lives in Washington, D.C., also talks about NFL anthem protests, the personal nature of the book and why it could make a good movie. Wil Haygood’s latest book examines East High’s state titles in ’69
Dayton-native Josh Davidson describes what it's like to portray the Hulk in the upcoming "Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes" show at the Schottenstein Center.
Former WCMH-TV (Channel 4) anchor Cabot Rea and his youngest daughter, Cassie Rea, both have leading roles in the musical "The Fantasticks" which opens on Friday at the Northland Performing Arts Center. Father and daughter talk about their shared love for musical theater and what it's like to perform with each other.
Kevin O'Connor, who will appear at the Dispatch's Fall Home and Garden Show, talks home improvement and how he went from being a banker to hosting "This Old House" on PBS.
The Columbus native talks about her upcoming WWE Raw bout here, her SummerSlam match with Ronda Rousey and her battle with anorexia.
Crime novelist and former Dispatch journalist Julia Keller talks about her newest book, why cemeteries are great places to find character names, and how a limerick helped her get her first reporting job. Books: Columbus author Julia Keller bases ‘Bell Elkins’ crime novels on challenges of opioid-ravaged West Virginia
Michelle Warnky, a regular competitor on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" and founder of Movement Lab Ohio in Columbus, talks about the hit show and her love affair with salmon ladders and warped walls.
Assistant Features Editor Ryan E. Smith talks with Brian Walker regarding his thoughts on MAD Magazine and the comic strips Beetle Bailey, Hi and Lois. Next we go in depth on Brian’s father Mort Walker and his relationship with him and the comic strips. Finally, we discuss how these comic strips have changed over the years and the fan base that still exist for them today.
Country music star Lee Brice talks about his musical influences, his small-town roots in South Carolina and his upcoming concert at the Ohio State Fair with Ryan E. Smith.
Josh Miller, co-founder of the 2x2 Hip-Hop Festival, talks about the Columbus hip-hop scene and how to defeat your kid in a rap battle during a conversation with Julia Oller and Ryan E. Smith.
Amber Tamblyn, of "Joan of Arcadia" and "General Hospital," discusses her first novel, "Any Man," about a female serial rapist, in light of her own role in the #MeToo movement, with book reviewer Margaret Quamme.
Paul Brooke, part of the team that creates the butter sculptures at the Ohio State Fair, speaks with Ken Gordon and Ryan E. Smith about the challenges of the job and the time an udder fell off of a butter cow.
Stuart Chafetz, the new principle Columbus Symphony Pops conductor, talks about the upcoming Picnic with the Pops concert with '90s boy band Hanson and what he loves about bringing music to the masses.