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The Hilliard Beacon Podcast
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The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 171: Robin Brenneman
We were happy to renew an annual tradition by hosting Artistic Director of the Hilliard Arts Council, Robin Brenneman, for another fun conversation around the…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 170: Electric Aggravation, Flock Vexation
On this edition of the Audio Companion we sift through a full week of Hilliard happenings and big decisions affecting you!In a first since 2011…After a brief…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 169: Local News Roundtable
Telling it like it is…For the latest HBAC Jordan, Tim and Kevin called in the big guns, bringing together three pioneering local publishers for a conversation…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 167: ‘Leisure Club’ Founder Matt Barnes
We had a great time talking with pal and local legend Matt Barnes for this edition of the HBAC. We go through the arc of Matt’s career and unearth some great…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 166: Summertime and the people are busy
Kevin returns from his vacation to the island of Roatan, off the coast of Honduras.Related: Check out what some of the richest people in the world are getting…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #165 - Hilliard, Unfiltered
This episode was recorded just prior to the severe storms that rocked the area Tuesday morning. The Beacon passes our sincere best wishes to those affected and…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 164: Cicada Summer w/ Don Kloss
Tim bangs drums on this record!For this installment of the Hilliard Beacon our usual hosts Jordan, Tim and Kevin welcome local certified naturalist and author…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC: Summer Madness Edition
As you’ll hear, we’re always in the Heat Dome at the Beacon and never more so than mid-July.We intro a new segment, Tim's "Tubi Corner,” with Bronx Executioner…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 163: Franklin County Fair w/ Amy Fleshman
Amy Fleshman, the year round manager of the fair stops by to get us up to date on this special community tradition!This episode of the Beacon offers a…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 161: Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano
The wider ‘Ax the Tax’ movement came up short for the November ballot this year but nonetheless provided a challenging spur to the status quo.On this…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 160: Tristan Rader - State Representative District 13
Ohio’s rapid expansion of data centers is building stress around electric reliability, rising utility costs and who ultimately bears the burden of…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #159 - Food for the Fourth and City Housing Policy
A HOT hello to you all!We interview a quadruplet of guests this week, starting off with returning brothers Sam and Charlie Owsley who join us to hype the…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #158: Cosmic Confab with Jason Hissong
Join us for a night of stargazing and Stellar Conversation, won’t you?If you like what you see and hear in this episode then take the plunge and explore the…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 157: Head, Heart, Hands and Health
We open the latest episode of the Audio Companion by welcoming Sam Swank, a longtime member of 4-H, who discussed his experiences with the organization and his…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 156: Hilliard Short Film Festival
We were recently joined in studio by Austin Rutherford and Megan Miracle as they promoted Hilliard’s upcoming short film festival. Both Austin and Megan are…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #155: The Coffee Connection w/ Nate Grenier
It was a real treat to host old friend Nate Grenier for a chat about our shared history and the business he, his wife and family have grown in…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC# 154: Public / Private Eyes are Watching You
Thanks for listening, everyone! In this episode:* We review our recent interview with Chief Woods. * We spend a good portion of the episode discussing…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #151: Hilliard Division of Police Chief Michael Woods
With the latest episode of the HBAC the guys welcome Hilliard Police Chief Michael Woods to the program for a focused conversation on our burgeoning…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #150: w/ Jake Trubiano of Gold Path Solar
All jokes aside…* Milestone episode (No. 150) and recap of recent studio activity, including filming a documentary segment with Nicolette Jaworski on our Data…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #149: Hilliard City Council President Emily Cole
We welcome back Council President Emily Cole this episode for a great conversation on the realities of local governance in our rapidly growing city.Cole, now…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #148: Adam Miller OH-15 Democratic Primary candidate
Last Week, The Audio Companion sat down with our second congressional interview of the cycle as we spoke to former state representative Adam Miller on his way…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #147: Empowering lives through soccer
On the latest episode of the Audio Companion Jordan and Tim sit down with guests Katie Bondy and Jeff Sanderson for a conversation that (pardon my dad joke)…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 146: And the wind cried...enough already
«This Episode was recorded March 20th - The day after Hilliard’s punishing windstorm and the afternoon of the public Ohio EPA meeting at The Well»Welcome…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #145: Three MC's
Kevin Corvo leads the first segment with an update on the Norwich Township trustee appointment process. The position drew 13 candidates and was very fast…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #144: OH-15 Congressional Democratic Primary Candidate Don Leonard
Editor- Just so readers are aware, we are reaching out to all candidates for the seat and offering equal timeIn a first for us, a Democratic primary challenger…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #143
Trustee Rick Tidd Resigns; Appointment Process Underway* View the full application / guidelines page HEREBig Darby Accord Revision Enters Public Phase* View…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #142: Suburban Life at Speed
As we experience the shifting pace of life here in Hilliard we give consideration to the pressing issues of the day and the pacing issues that will determine…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #141: Destination Hilliard Leader Samantha Brill
On the latest edition of the HBAC we were really pleased to welcome Exec. Director and lifelong Hilliard resident Samantha Brill for a long overdue visit to…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #140: Paul Lambert and Cathy Cowan Becker - Data Center Interregnum
As Hilliard faces fast-approaching deadlines tied to state and federal permitting for the proposed Amazon data center along Scioto-Darby Road, local advocates…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC # 139: Community Advocate Annette Singh
For our first fresh Audio Companion of the new year we featured an in-depth conversation with Annette Singh, a Hilliard resident who has emerged as a leading…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #138 - The 2025 Roundup
We pass the torch to 2026 and recommit to our mission: keeping you reliably informed about the dynamic city of Hilliard!David Letterman Style…here are our TOP…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 137: It gets dark at 4:15 now, Hilliard
(Music and Production by Tim Hofmann for Franklin Street Creative)Folks, we’re back. Been a minute…sorry about it! In the latest episode of the Hilliard Beacon…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #136: Election Reflection
In the latest episode of the HBAC, the hosts sat down to unpack the results of Hilliard’s most consequential local election in years, discuss the future of…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 135: Save Ohio Parks - Cathy Cowan Becker
City Updates and Meeting HighlightsWe opened this episode with an update on several city developments discussed in the latest Hilliard Happening newsletter and…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #134: City Council Candidate Nadia Rasul
Hilliard City Council Democratic candidate Nadia Rasul returned to the Beacon studio to reflect on a campaign she described as humbling and energetic. Rasul…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #133 with City Council Candidate Kathy Parker-Jones
Educator and longtime Hilliard resident Kathy Parker-Jones joined the Hilliard Beacon for a sharp conversation in the waning days of campaign season (Thursday…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastFuel Cell Roundtable with Doug Williams
Our guest is Hilliard resident, electrician and substation safety specialist Doug Williams. Together, we convened to discuss and examine Amazon’s decision to…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 132: w/ Tina Cottone and Andy Teater -Incumbent City Council Candidates
In their return visit to The Hilliard Beacon, sitting council members and current candidates Tina Cottone and Andy Teater discussed the evolving landscape of…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #130 w/ Council Candidate Les Carrier
Incumbent Councilmember Les Carrier joined hosts Jordan, Tim, and reporter Kevin Corvo for Hilliard Beacon Audio Companion #130 (during a happier moment when…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 129: Mike McMeans - Norwich Township Trustee Candidate
For our ongoing election series, the Hilliard Beacon team sat down with Republican Norwich Township trustee candidate Mike McMeans, a lifelong Hilliard…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 128: Jim Martin - City Council Candidate
Republican candidate Jim Martin joined the Hilliard Beacon audio companion to discuss his run for Hilliard City Council, marking his first election campaign…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 127 School Board Trifecta: Sarah Byler, Kara Crowley, Tony Moog
For the first time in recent memory, the Hilliard City Schools Board of Education race is uncontested. Candidates Kara Crowley (incumbent board president)…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 126: Dublin City Council Candidate Wendy Johnson
NOTE: One of our hosts, Tim Hoffman, has known Wendy Johnson for about 25 years through Tim’s wife Casey - Wendy’s sister. We’ll let you decide whether that…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #125: Candidate Bevan Schneck
In our latest election conversation, The Hilliard Beacon sat down with Bevan Schneck, longtime Planning & Zoning Commission member and one of three Republican…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #124 Candidates Kelli Hykes and Brian Rothenberg
The Beacon continues its election-season series with Democratic candidates Brian Rothenberg and Kelli Hykes, both seeking seats as Norwich Township…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC# 123: Andy Warnock
In this week’s Audio Companion, the extended Beacon crew (Hi, Brad!) sat down with developer Andy Warnock for a conversation on the past, present, and future…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #122 w/ Columbus Clippers General Manager Tyler Parsons
This week all three Beacon batters sit down with Columbus Clippers General Manager Tyler Parsons to talk about baseball’s past, present, and future in Central…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC No. 121: Local News & Bright Futures w/ Jake Trubiano of Gold Path Solar
This week’s episode of the Hilliard Beacon Audio Companion runs in two distinct halves.In our first bit, Jordan, Tim, and Kevin gather around the mics to talk…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 120: 'Maybe We'll Just Blame This One on Heat Stroke'
In the sweltering heat of summer, the Beacon’s Audio Companion returns to full strength. Hosts Jordan, Kevin, and Tim (back from the Poconos) reconvene…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 119 - Veteran's Journey w/ Johnny Dawson
In a resonant conversation, Marine veteran and local advisor Johnny Dawson opened up about the release of johnn(y)ie: a memoir of conquering the modern-day…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastAudio Companion #117: Les Carrier Returns!
Councilman Carrier is back at the table - Development, Representation, and What Comes Next for HilliardOn this week’s HBAC longtime councilmember Les Carrier…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #116: Owsley Brothers 'Food for the Fourth' and Katie DeLand
The summer interviews continue fast and furious! Listen to some of what’s happening in Hilliard right now!Hosts Kevin and Tim begin with a feature on Sam and…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC 115: Political Shifts, Civic Engagement, and City Leadership w/ Paul Lambert
In this edition of the HBAC, Jordan, Tim and Kevin welcomed return guest Paul Lambert for an overdue look at the local political landscape following Hilliard’s…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #114: Agrivoltaics with Tony Logan
In our latest episode, we welcomed Tony Logan—local resident, farmer, agricultural attorney, and former Ohio head of USDA Rural Development—for a great chat on…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #113: w/ Coach Chris Maul
Freshly retired (Coaching only) Hilliard Darby boys basketball head coach Chris Maul joined Jordan, Tim, and Kevin for the 113th installment of the Hilliard…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #112: Erin West
In this episode of the Hilliard Beacon Audio Companion, Executive Director Erin West helps us learn about the work, challenges, and steady commitment of the…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHBAC #110 w/ Mark Tremayne
In this edition of the HBAC, hosts Jordan, Kevin, and Tim welcomed Mark Tremayne for a big conversation about the future of public education, the current role…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastPrimary Candidate AC #108 w/ Samer Bazerbashi
Democratic Primary Candidate Interview Series – Final Episode Before May 6 - Look for our recap post with links to all previous interviews on Monday.In the…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastPrimary Candidate AC #107 w/Nadia Rasul
We continue our Democratic primary candidate series ahead of the May 6th vote by welcoming Nadia Rasul, a longtime Hilliard resident and first-time City…
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastPrimary Candidate AC w/ Kathleen Parker-Jones and Tony Moog
In the latest installment of our Democratic Primary series, we welcomed first-time Hilliard City Council candidates Kathleen Parker Jones and Tony Moog to the…