41 episodes
A Fair To Remember Ohio State Fair
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5.0 • 31 Ratings
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Detailing the lives, passion and stories behind The Ohio State Fair.
Presented by The Ohio State Fair and produced by Wessler Media.
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For Grandpa and Cruiser
A 16-year-old’s promise leads to an unforgettable accomplishment.
Guest: Ryleigh Egbert.
Presented by The Ohio State Fair and produced by Wessler Media.
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Discovering part of Ohio’s colorful story
In 2022, a new 15-foot tall mural was unveiled inside the Cox Fine Arts Center. Two men are depicted in a general's uniforms. But why? Who are they? Why does this mural exist?
Guests: Neil Thompson (Ohio History Connection), Scott Hagan (The Barn Artist), Brian Shellum, Dr. Charles Wash, John Fleming, and Douglass McDonald.
Presented by The Ohio State Fair and produced by Wessler Media.
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Physical comedy and a magnificent journey
Let’s get with a physical comedian about his lifelong journey with the art. What happens when two “runaways” land in Cleveland.
Guests: Bill Robison, Roberto The Magnificent.
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Cookies and clucks
One man’s love affair with the Fair leads to a new business venture. What the “devil” is going on with the Ohio Poultry Association?
Guest: Eaton Cookies and the Ohio Poultry Association.
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Three decades of dedication
In June of 2023, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler announced his upcoming retirement. He sits down to reflect on his journey - from Strickler Farms to the State Fair.
Guest: Virgil Strickler.
Presented by The Ohio State Fair and produced by Wessler Media.
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Sip, sip, puff
The Ohio State Fair played a critical role in the start of Jumbo Iced Tea, Maggie’s Lemonade and Schmidt’s. But, what are the tasty details behind their success? Plus, the “fair-tastic” new cream puff Schmidt’s is offering at the 2023 Fair.
Guests: Jumbo Iced Tea, Maggie’s Lemonade, Schmidt’s.
Presented by The Ohio State Fair and produced by Wessler Media.
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Customer Reviews
Thank you Vince
I’m so excited to hear the podcast and happy my story made it. It brought tears to my eyes this morning hearing my story about my daddy and me. Thank you for including me
Penny Allison
Greatness In Columbus🏆
Heard about Vince when searching for podcasters in Columbus and found his Fair podcast episode Roy’s Joy and all I can say is WOW🏆
This episode made me so happy as I LOVE The Ohio State Fair❤️
Learned a lot from Vince listening to him with Columbus Monthly Magazine.
I hope to join Vince and other great Podcasters in Columbus with my own Podcast Dream-Grind-Hustle in Jan 2021🏆
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Great Job!!
What a great concept—Vince is doing a terrific job putting this program together. I love the interesting back-stories on the wealth of information associated with the Ohio State Fair. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to upcoming episodes as the Fair opens! -R Masten (OSF Human Resources)