Hot Topics, Cool Friends

We sit down with Jaime Wietrzykowski, longtime entrepreneur, roofing company owner, and now the force behind the Mail Pouch Restaurant and the new Hideout Cigar & Bourbon Bar. Jaime shares real, no-fluff advice from years of building businesses, taking risks, and figuring it out along the way. This one’s packed with honest insight, a few laughs, and the kind of perspective every business owner (or future one) needs to hear.

We’re super excited to welcome musician Chris Shutters to Hot Topics Cool Friends! Chris takes us from his early days hustling on stage to building a life and family around the music he loves. He shares the stories behind his journey — playing with legends, the sweat-and-tears grind of the road, and the heart behind his newest single “Stationary Man.” Whether you’re a blues-rock fan or someone chasing creative dreams, this conversation hits all the highs and honest moments of life as an artist. Press play and get ready to be inspired!

We continue our conversation with Janet Amid. Psychic astrologer Janet Amid spills how she discovered her gift, why one famous couple may be doomed, and—yes—checks the cosmic compatibility of Lori & Wendy. Buckle up… the stars had opinions.

Psychic astrologer Janet Amid spills how she discovered her gift.

We’re chatting with Tracy Tober, the woman bringing new flavor and fresh energy to Main Street with Bandits Main Street Eats. She tells us how she went from idea to ownership, what she’s reinvented from the old Earth to Oven days, and what she dreams Bandit can become for the community. A fun, honest, cozy conversation with one of Sylvania’s newest business leaders.

We continue our conversation with Trez Gregory, powerhouse vocalist and former backup singer, to talk about how she got her start, life on the road, and the term "Whip, Dip and Flip."

We sit down with Trez Gregory, powerhouse vocalist and former backup singer for stars like Brooks & Dunn, to talk about how she got her start, life on the road, and her advice for anyone chasing a music dream.

On this episode of Hot Topics/Cool Friends, we sit down with Brad Tober, lead guitarist of Strange Generation. Brad takes us back to when he first started playing as a kid, talks about the grind of growing into a band, and shares the unforgettable story of his audition with Machine Gun Kelly. He also offers some straight-up advice for anyone chasing their own dreams in music. If you’re into rock, real stories, and inspiration with a beat, this one’s for you.

In this episode of Hot Topics/Cool Friends, we sit down with Sam Colbert, founder of Blue Layne Boutique. Sam shares her journey as a businesswoman, fashion lover, and entrepreneur while offering great advice for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Honest, inspiring, and full of laughs—this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

This week, we’re chatting with Nick Dallas about the legacy of J&Gs and their new Taproom expansion. Nick and his wife Melissa are the ultimate team behind it all — blending tradition, community, and a whole lot of flavor. Big Sylvania love in this one.