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Welcome to the GOAT Episode! No, we aren't talking about the animals, we are talking about who gets the title G.O.A.T., you know, (Greatest of All Time) - Lebron, Jordan, or someone else?

This is Episode 23 and we just happen to be talking with Matt Cline, who is the founder of Just a Pair of Shoes, a non-profit that gives away Nike shoes to kids in need. Matt also has an incredible story of his own that led him to start Just a Pair of Shoes - perhaps grab some tissues now, you may need them.

Rob and Meghan also chat about a few other things that are happening, so be sure to check those out after the interview so you are staying up on all the info and rumors! Finally, in the show notes, we have all the ways to connect with Matt and Just a Pair of Shoes, along with the other great non-profits he mentioned on the podcast.

Enjoy the conversation Rob, Meghan, and Matt - it's not "just a pair of shoes," it's so much more than that.

Show Notes:

• StockX: https://stockx.com

• GOAT: https://www.goat.com

• Website: https://www.justapairofshoes.org/home

• Facebook: justapairofshoes

• Twitter: Shoesforsuccess

• Instagram: justapairofshoes

• SnakPak: https://fairbornumc.com/missions/

• Fairborn FISH Food Pantry: https://www.fishfairborn.com

• Fairborn Crime Rates: https://www.fairbornoh.gov/government/police_department/fairborn_crime_statistics.php

• Tool Lending Closet: https://www.fairbornoh.gov/government/development_services/neighborhood_betterment_division/tool_lending_closet.php

• Woofstock: https://www.facebook.com/events/1261336467842952/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

Happy Episode 22! On the podcast this week, Rob and Meghan interview Fairborn Graduate Jerrimy Smith and talk about how he went from wanting to play football to starting his own landscaping business. Jerrimy has a great story of starting his business from his car and turning it into the thriving business that it is today, Smith's Lawn Landscaping!

Rob and Meghan also covered a few other items such as a St. Pat-ROCK'S Day recap, Woofstock Preview, upcoming ribbon cutting on another local business, answers to why we are having so many water main breaks, and a few other rumors! Get ready for Episode 22 of the Rumor Has It Podcast! Show Notes:

• Business Website: https://www.smithslawnlandscaping.com

• Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeLawnandLandscaping

• Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smithslawnlandscaping/

• Business Call: 937-797-1244

• African Utopia Boutique Ribbon Cutting: Monday, March 27th at 4pm, 422 West Main St.

• Woofstock Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1261336467842952/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

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If you hear a Rumor you want discussed, send us an email at [email protected] and we will see if we can get it on the next podcast!

On this week's episode, Rob and Meghan sit down with local artist Cydnie King and discuss her artwork, inspiration, and the art scene in the Dayton area. Along with interviewing Cydine, they also discussed a few upcoming events, such as St. Pat-ROCK's Day, the First Four, Daylight Saving, and more!

Show Notes:

• Cydnie's Art Show

• Cydnie's Website

• St. Pat-ROCK's Information

• Hyper-Reach Information

• WaterSmart Signup

• Dayton Hoopla Information

• Contemporary Dayton

On the podcast this week Rob and Meghan interview Erin Smith-Glenn, a local artist and Art Professor at Central State University. They talk about art, jazz music, Black history and culture within artistic expression, and so much more. The conversation with Erin is fantastic, and we guarantee you will learn something new. We also encourage you to check out the show notes and listen at the end when Erin talks about her upcoming Solo Exhibit opening on March 3rd.

Show Notes:

• Central State Art Department - https://www.centralstate.edu/academics/CHAS/music_art/faculty1.php

• Meditation on the Making of America - http://www.kiyanwilliams.com/meditation

• Dayton Art Institute - https://www.daytonartinstitute.org

• Winton Marsalis - https://wyntonmarsalis.org

• Willis Bing Davis - https://www.bingdavisartstudio.org

• National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/national-afro-american-museum-cultural-center/

• Jon Onye Lockard https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/jon-onye-lockard-40

• Abner Cope https://abnercopegallery.com/artist/

• African American Visual Artist Guild - https://aavag.org

• Solo exhibit HAIRitage: a cultural journey and experience: https://www.facebook.com/events/1460624071398572/1460632374731075/

  Ticket Link: https://hairitageexperience.eventbrite.com

• Dayton Society of Artists daytondsa.org

Welcome to February and Episode 19! Rob and Meghan are on the podcast talking about Black History Month. They highlight two black-owned businesses that just opened, artists Erin Smith-Glenn (who will be on the podcast later this month) and Cydnie Deed-King! Shout-outs were given to the FHS Musical, Fairborn Sgt. McGuire, and WSU President Edwards. This was a fun episode filled a with great conversation between Rob and Meghan. Enjoy!

** Also, there was a mistatement by Meghan, Erin and Cydnie had their artwork at the Contemporary Dayton, not Dayton Contemporary. **

Show Notes:

• Main House Events

• African Utopia Botique

• Erin Smith-Glenn

• Cydnie Deed-King

• Government Ops Podcast - Economic Development

On this week's episode, Rob and Meghan had the pleasure of interviewing Joe Hall, a local Fairborn resident who walked across AMERICA! You read that correctly; he walked across the entire United States on foot. Joe has an incredible story and reason why he decided to take on such a daunting task of walking 3,176 miles.

Joe's goal to raise awareness for mental health, his drive to finish what he started, and the joy he found along the way, are just a few aspects that we hope will encourage you as much as they did us.

Check out the show notes for information on Joe's charity focus and ways you can help.

• Website: www.hallacrossthecountry.com

• Facebook: Hall Across the Country

• Instagram: @hallacrossthecountry

Please reach out if you or someone you know is struggling or needs help.

Crisis Numbers

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK or Text 988

• Panic Disorder Information Hotline: 1-800-64-PANIC (72642)

• Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from Crisis Text Line

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: (800) 662-4357

Welcome to 2023! Can you believe we made it to another new year, it's crazy?! On the first podcast of the new year Rob and Meghan discuss a few things coming up in January such as Frozen the 13th happening Friday, January 13th, Fairborn Night at WSU on January 26th, Council Conversations on January 30th, and much more!

We are starting off the year in style and cannot wait for all the fun that 2023 is going to bring! Let us know what "Rumors" you are hearing and thanks for joining us in this new year and new season for the Rumor Has It podcast!

We made it to the end of 2022, well shy of three days. On the final conversation of 2022, Episode 16 of Rumor Has It, Meghan is joined by Assistant City Manager Mike Gebhart, and they talk about the Top Ten Highlights from the year, and there are some good ones! Sit back, enjoy a recap of 2022 and let us know what your Top Ten would be from this year - [email protected]!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We are ten days away from Christmas, and Rob and Meghan are back to help you finish those final holiday plans with Episode 15 of Rumor Has It.

On this week's episode, they recap the Holiday Parade, discuss the openings on our various Boards and Committees, mention the importance of paying attention to our mental health during the holidays, and preview Frozen the 13th!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

- from Rob & Meghan