The Look Around Podcast

The Look Around Podcast
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Each week, Jon Griffith and Ryan Schlesener look around at the people and places that make their city (Topeka,KS) so amazing. Follow along as they sit down with your favorite business owners and city leaders in raw and uncut interviews. You can even submit your own questions on Instagram at @thelookaroundpodcast

Episodes

  1. 07/04/2023

    12 - Mike Padilla, Mayor of Topeka

    Jon & Ryan wrap up season 1 of the Look Around Podcast by hosting Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla in our studio! This episode was a blast and gave us some fun insights into his life, into things going on in our city right now, and sends us into our summer break on a great note! Check it out! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    53 min

  2. 06/27/2023

    11 - Coach Brett Ballard, Washburn Basketball Team

    Jon & Ryan visit with Coach Brett Ballard from the Washburn University basketball team. This episode is JAM PACKED with life lessons, fun stories, and incredible insights to what being a coach is really all about. You definitely don't wanna miss this one. Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    53 min

  3. 06/20/2023

    10 - Jake & Meagan King, The Tee Box

    In a solo episode, Jon sits down with Jake & Meagan, 2 of the 3 owners of the Tee Box in downtown Topeka! They talk all things golf, restauranting, and business! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    33 min

  4. 06/13/2023

    09 - Coach Craig Schurig, Head Coach, Washburn University Football Team

    Taking a trip to the campus of Washburn University, Ryan & Jon sit down with Head Coach Craig Schurig! At the helm of the Ichabod football program for 22 years, Coach Schurig talks about his history, the state of the program, the addition of the indoor facility, and how NIL and other new developments are changing the game! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    37 min

  5. 06/06/2023

    08 - Pedro Concepcion, The Wheel Barrel

    Due to some technical difficulties, Jon solo hosts this episode with Pedro Concepcion, owner of The Wheel Barrel. But as you'll soon learn, Pedro has his finger prints all over our city - and not only that, he gives some great life advice as well! You won't wanna miss this one. Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    43 min

  6. 05/30/2023

    07 - Caitlyn Halsey, Dialogue Coffee

    Making another stop at a local coffee shop, Jon & Ryan sit down with Dialogue Coffee founder, and recent Greater Topeka Partnership Small Business Award Winner, Caitlyn Halsey! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    37 min

  7. 05/23/2023

    06 - Matt Pivarnik, Greater Topeka Partnership

    In a highly anticipated interview, Jon and Ryan sit down with Matt Pivarnik, the CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership. Love Topeka, this is the episode for you! Never heard of Topeka? This is the episode for you! Come learn from one of our city's finest leaders about civic pride, the hidden gems of Topeka, and how an episode of Friends changed his life! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    29 min

  8. 05/16/2023

    05 - Aaron Zentner, Soliloquy

    Jon & Ryan sit down with Aaron of Soliloquy, the pop-up cocktail lounge that is taking Topeka by storm! You definitely wanna check this one out! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    39 min

  9. 05/09/2023

    04 - Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, Washburn University

    Following a very special announcement by Dr. Mazachek last week, we wanted to make sure you guys got to hear this full interview with her! What an awesome person, who truly believes in and loves both Washburn and the city of Topeka! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    41 min

  10. 05/02/2023

    03 - Chelsea Huston, Axe & Ale

    The guys are back at it, this week interviewing co-owner of Axe & Ale (downtown Topeka), Chelsea Huston! Chelsea dives into what brought her to Topeka, what made her decide to stay, and why she loves the axe throwing business! You will definitely want to book a lane after hearing this interview! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    30 min

  11. 04/25/2023

    02 - David Vincent, Circle Coffee

    In their first interview with a local business owner or civic leader, Jon & Ryan sit down with David Vincent, owner of Circle Coffee. You won't want to miss this one. Go in and check them out, at the corner of 17th and Medford here in Topeka! P.S. Bear with us, we had a slight problem with recording the audio for this episode, but have since figured it out for future episodes! What David has to say is definitely worth riding out the audio issues. Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com

    41 min

  12. 04/18/2023

    01 - The Three Year Hiatus is OVER!

    In their grand return to podcast-dom, Jon & Ryan update their faithful listener(s) on what has happened the last three years, give the vision for the new and improved Look Around Podcast, AND revisit some old favorite highlights from episodes past. As a special bonus, they'll drop parts of a NEVER BEFORE HEARD interview that you don't want to miss! Follow @thelookaroundpodcast on Instagram or contact the guys by emailing thelookaroundpodcast@gmail.com!

    32 min
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Each week, Jon Griffith and Ryan Schlesener look around at the people and places that make their city (Topeka,KS) so amazing. Follow along as they sit down with your favorite business owners and city leaders in raw and uncut interviews. You can even submit your own questions on Instagram at @thelookaroundpodcast

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