That's So Cincinnati

Reds executive Karen Forgus joins That's So Cincinnati to talk about her journey from working outside of sports to creating one of the strongest brands in Major League Baseball. 

Karen is a big reason why the Reds are so fan-friendly, and she talks about adopting customer-service best practices from Disney. She also discusses sharing the market with FC Cincinnati, and whether that presents any challenges for the Reds. 

The Cincinnati native gives us a preview of new promotions and ballpark features in 2019, including a unique idea for Yasiel Puig's bobblehead.

In the opening segment, hosts Paul Dehner Jr. and Jason Williams discuss Congressman Steve Chabot's new approach to town hall meetings and look ahead to the biggest local race in 2020.

And of course, we have the That's So Cincinnati Moment of the Week that you won't want to miss.

Congressman Brad Wenstrup often flies under the radar because he's not loud and braggadocios.

But the Cincinnati Republican is anything but boring.

Wenstrup joined That's So Cincinnati podcast to talk mostly about his life away from Capitol Hill. This episode offers a glimpse of the human side of the podiatrist-turned-politician. Wenstrup shares stories about:

-- How a dying AIDS patient in the mid-1980s helped shape his view on serving others

-- Adopting a little girl last year and being the father of two young children at age 60

-- As a combat medic, providing medical treatment to "the enemy" at Abu Ghraib prison

-- The adventures of driving back and forth from Cincinnati to Washington each week with his wife, 5-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter

Also in this episode, Enquirer transportation reporter Hannah Sparling joins TSC hosts Paul Dehner Jr. and Jason Williams to discuss the serious problem of landslides in Cincinnati.

And we have two That's So Cincinnati moments of the week that you won't want to miss.

Enquirer City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge returns as a special guest to breakdown everything you need to know about "textgate."

Paul Dehner Jr., Jason Williams and Sherry dive into the winners, losers, political fallout and the most uncomfortable moments in the trove of 25,000 text messages. 

Plus, our That's So Cincinnati Moment of the Week on perhaps too much love for the Norwood Lateral. And Jason doesn't trust the beer bracket process.

FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding joins That’s So Cincinnati to talk about fan engagement, “fighting” for Cincinnati and his involvement in politics and business.

Will the former Cincinnati City Councilman ever return to politics? Berding, regarded as one of the region’s top political strategitss, answers that question. Plus, he gives us his take on the current state of City Hall and breaks some fan-friendly news about FC Cincinnati.

Enquirer City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge also stops by to discuss fallout from the text-message scandal ahead of the five progressive Democrats’ court appearance on Thursday. 

Host Paul Dehner Jr. has our So Cincinnati Moment of the Week, which involves chili and babies.

Bockfest organizer Aaron Sharpe joins That's So Cincinnati this week to talk about a soooooooooo Cincinnati event. From the goats to the Sausage Queen contest, Sharpe tells us all about the annual Over-the-Rhine bock beer celebration.   

Sharpe also offers his unique perspective on Cincinnati. The former WNKU personality now owns Lucius Q barbecue restaurant in the up-and-coming Pendleton neighborhood. He also is the long-time disc jockey at Great American Ball Park, and shares some fun stories about Reds players' walk-up music. 

In the opening segment, That's So Cincinnati's Paul Dehner Jr. and Jason Williams discuss the issues surrounding how City Hall is doing big development projects. With all the drama surrounding the soccer stadium and Children's Hospital expansion, it begs the questions: Who's going to step up and lead the effort to try to avoid all the controversies on projects moving forward?

National Geographic producer Jon Schroder joins us to talk about the documentary he's filming on the Covington Catholic incident. The 1992 CovCath graduate discusses what the project will address and what it means to him.

Plus, Schroder talks about going from moving props and furniture in a Los Angeles warehouse to creating and producing the No. 1 show on Nat Geo Wild.

We also discuss Enquirer reporter Sharon Coolidge's watchdog story City Council attendance; answer a reader email about US Bank Arena; and our That's So Cincinnati Moment of the Week about flying into the gloomy winter abyss.

This week on That's So Cincinnati Paul Dehner Jr. and Jason Williams dive into the money issues going on with ODOT while potholes are littering the city. Also, the Cincinnati business community is putting City Hall on notice, Jason explains why. 

Food writer Polly Campbell joins to talk about Valentine's Day eating options, National Pizza Day and why sometimes you should just get drunk or eat White Castle. 

That's So Cincinnati moment revolves around being a nosy neighbor and Jason masters duct tape.

Could Cincinnati handle hosting a Super Bowl?

If so, would the city shut down its streetcar system like Atlanta did last week?

The answers and more on this week's That's So Cincinnati podcast episode.

Also, Cincinnati.com City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge joins the TSC to break down all the latest drama surrounding FC Cincinnati's stadium. Political columnist Jason Williams has some sharp criticism about the entire process.

Don't miss this episode.

One of the key behind-the-scenes people in Greater Cincinnati politics joined the That's So Cincinnati Podcast this week.

Jamie Schwartz, Congressman Steve Chabot's campaign manager and a long-time GOP political consultant, talks about recovering from the rugged "Chabtab" race; running errands for President Trump; the role TV ads still play in elections; and fighting.

Yes, fighting -- as in kicking and punching people.

Also in this episode, Cincinnati.com City Hall reporter Sherry Coolidge pinch hits as a co-host and talks about FC Cincinnati's latest stadium-related drama.

And news flash: It's really cold outside.

A packed episode of That's So Cincinnati this week:

When it comes to the Covington Catholic story, not all media is alike. Executive Editor Beryl Love explains The Enquirer's approach to covering the Covington Catholic story.

Switching gears to music in the second segment, "Pxvce" from Cincinnati Entertainment Awards' 2018 Artist of the Year, Triiibe, stops by. He talks about how Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins helped the hip-hop group launch; and Triiibe's approach to promoting a positive message about urban culture.

In the final segment, Jason and Paul discuss the dreaded annual pilgrimage to IKEA.