The Look Around Podcast

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
UPDATED WEEKLY

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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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12 - Mike Padilla, Mayor of Topeka

11 - Coach Brett Ballard, Washburn Basketball Team

10 - Jake & Meagan King, The Tee Box

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

08 - Pedro Concepcion, The Wheel Barrel

07 - Caitlyn Halsey, Dialogue Coffee

06 - Matt Pivarnik, Greater Topeka Partnership

05 - Aaron Zentner, Soliloquy

04 - Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, Washburn University

03 - Chelsea Huston, Axe & Ale

02 - David Vincent, Circle Coffee

01 - The Three Year Hiatus is OVER!

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