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A conversation with Dayton's unsung, hometown heroes who inform, inspire and entertain.

A Greater Dayton with Dan Edwards Dan Edwards

    • Arts
    • 4.5 • 10 Ratings

A conversation with Dayton's unsung, hometown heroes who inform, inspire and entertain.

    "The "B-Man" and his alter ego Lives!

    "The "B-Man" and his alter ego Lives!

    EP # 108: For 41 years, John Beaulieu was known as "The B-Man" to his throng of loyal, rock and roll radio listeners all over the country. His persona as a "take no prisoners" afternoon dj was legendary. But in a rare and revealing interview with host
    Dan Edwards, John shares how the B-Man image took it's toll on him both personally and professionally, leading to his dismissal at WTUE and to his struggles with alcohol.
    Find out what the Dayton Area Broadcast Hall of Fame inductee is up to now and how he's found his new groove on the radio dial in Cincinnati. 

    • 30 min
    Dayton Power Couple, Scott & Cindy Davidson, Creating Community Spirit..All Year Long!

    Dayton Power Couple, Scott & Cindy Davidson, Creating Community Spirit..All Year Long!

    EP: 107 In an uplifting podcast, host Dan Edwards features another one of Dayton's Power Couples, Scott and Cindy Davidson. Through their philanthropic organization Peace And Tranquility Lake Corp, they inspire people of all ages with their highly organized and highly anticipated holiday celebrations in Huber Heights, Ohio attracting thousands of families from all over the midwest.
    Listen as they share their story of how a family tragedy motivated them to create a national movement to combat mental illness and depression, especially during emotional holidays throughout the year.
    Facebook: huberheightsholidaysandtraditions.com

    • 37 min
    Ranjani Powers, How Yoga Saved My Life...Literally!

    Ranjani Powers, How Yoga Saved My Life...Literally!

    EP: 106 Don't be surprised if this podcast featuring the harrowing story of Ranjani Powers isn't some day turned into a documentary. In a riveting and revealing interview, host Dan Edwards talks with this brave yoga instructor who used her training to overcome debilitating fear after her alcoholic boyfriend locked her in a cellar, tortured and abused her for over 10 hours. How did she manage to survive? Why was she thrown in jail and how did Artemis Center, Dayton's domestic violence resource agency play a pivotal role in her assailants capture? Well, get ready for a fascinating story about inner-strength and her struggle to stay alive and ultimately reclaim her life. 
    How her story can help you cope with stress in your life!

    • 58 min
    Krista & Ron Mainess, Breaking Generational Poverty, One Family at a Time!

    Krista & Ron Mainess, Breaking Generational Poverty, One Family at a Time!

    EP 105: A truly inspiring podcast as host Dan Edwards talks with Krista & Ron Mainess who founded the non-profit organization Helping Our Families. It's a tremendous story of a faith walk born out of necessity to care for a struggling family member that has now become an impactful program targeting dozens of single mothers with children to help them recover from struggling in life to surviving and then hopefully thriving, breaking the cycle of generational poverty. 

    • 29 min
    Filmmaker Allen Farst, Amplifying Historic Dayton voices, before it's too late!

    Filmmaker Allen Farst, Amplifying Historic Dayton voices, before it's too late!

    EP: 104 Most Daytonians are very proud of the fact that Dayton, Ohio is the Birthplace of Aviation. Now, Daytonians can also embrace the fact that Dayton is the Birthplace of Professional Football. Host Dan Edwards welcomes award winning filmmaker Allen Farst for a behind the scenes look at exciting projects in the works, including his  just released Triangle Park documentary as well as future projects like Osgood and the much anticipated feature film The Flying Machine focusing on Dayton's aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright. Just in time for the 125th Anniversary of Powered Flight in 2028. 

    • 23 min
    Colonel Colleen Ryan (Ret) The Nomad Finds A Home!

    Colonel Colleen Ryan (Ret) The Nomad Finds A Home!

    EP 103:  In a rare interview, Host Dan Edwards catches up with former Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Wing Commander Colleen Ryan. Enjoy a fascinating conversation about Ryan's early military years, her motivation, her disappointments as well as her exciting , high-level assignments that took her all over the world.
    She also shares behind the scenes details of her years as an Advanced Agent crew member responsible for flying our nations VIP's, including inside stories about former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile dignitaries.
    But what she's involved with now in her retirement years may surprise you.
    Dayton Foundation, Dayton Children's Hospital, Therapeutic Riding Institute, 4 Paws for Ability, Dayton Development Coalition. 

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

HelloAgainLindy ,

Showing Much Deserved Love for Dayton

This podcast is awesome and shows how great the city of Dayton actually is. So many people can be negative towards the city - they just need to listen to this podcast and they’ll see how cool it is. Thank you to Dan for showcasing the best of the best!

OnlyOneBuch ,

Dan Edwards

Couldn’t ask for a better host than Dan Edwards who is a champion for the Greater Dayton region. You want to be uplifted about our community Dan succeeds big time. Nice job Danny.

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