The Schick Show

Associate Director of Catering at Ball State University Jason Reynolds shares his love of cooking and how his role at Ball State University is ensuring NOBODY goes hungry drives his daily routine. He is married, the father of two boys, and so much more. Jason and I have known each other for years, and I am so excited to share his journey with all of you.

Ac and I have been friends for nearly our whole lives. We have shared many memories, and our paths have intertwined in so many ways throughout time. He is currently working as a supervisor for the an electrical power line company in Puerto Rico. Although his work has taken him all ove the United States, Blackford county is home.

Listen in as we share stories from our younger days, delve into some philosophies of life, and just talk non-sense a time or two as well.

Enjoy this 'sode!

Ted Kluck is the award-winning internationally published author of 30 books, and his journalism has appeared in ESPN the Magazine, USA Today, and many other outlets. He is screenwriter and co-producer on the upcoming feature film Silverdome and co-hosts The Happy Rant Podcast and The Kluck Podcast.  Ted won back-to-back Christianity Today Book of the Year Awards in 2007 and 2008 and was a 2008 Michigan Notable Book Award winner for his football memoir, Paper Tiger: One Athlete’s Journey to the Underbelly of Pro Football.  He currently serves as an associate professor of journalism at Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and coaches long snappers at Lane College. He and his wife Kristin have two children.

YOU CAN NOT PASS THIS ONE BY!

Find his books here:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ted-Kluck/author/B001JP88DG?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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My daughters stopped by to help me read letter to Santa from kids all over the internet. This is one of my favorite activities when we get together with family, and I hope you enjoy it as well.

Merry Christmas to all of yoiu from all of us here at the Schick Shack!

Pente Lents is an established musician who currently lives in Charlotte NC. He is a 1994 Blackford High School graduate. In this episode we explore his current projects: Abacab, a Genesis tribute band that tours the east coast. Thurston Howell, which is a Yacht Rock cover band that tours the east coast as well. And, Art & Pete. A collaborative that he formed with long time friend Art during the pandemic to fill the void!

Pete pays tribute to Dr. Phil Turley, (retired music teacher at Blackford high school who recently passed away). Dr Turley inspired him to pursue his passion for music, and provided the guidance to always strive mfor excellence.

Listen in to hear his story of a chance "gig" that turned into a career!

Follow him here:

https://www.artandpete.com/

https://www.twitch.tv/brookstonebards

https://www.abacabtmog.com/

https://thurstonhowellband.com/

I love my family! I love my families story! But, I,ve never felt like I had all the information; the whole story. So, I went on a deep dive to learn more, and boy-oh-boy did I learn more! This 'sode explores my Schick side of the family, and the uncovering of my grandfather being biologically NOT a Schick, but being the son of Robert Henry Settlemeyer, who died of TB at te age of 26. He was not a father to my grandfather. My grandfather was born Robert William Allen in 1910. He became a Schick two years later when My great-grandmother (Emma Allen) married John Schick. listen in and enjoy!

We dive into the history of Blackford County IN and other off the wall topics, and land in the discussion of future podcast posibilities. JD is a former Hartford City PD detective, transportation director for the school system, and currently participates in Blackford County's government. We hit on the everything from the iceage to the unsolved 1992 murder of Alan Laymon. Join us for an insteresting dive down a few rabbit holes in this 'sode!

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Old friend, and celebrated bike builder Jeremy Valentine stopped by to share his journey from Hartford City to the Sturgis Bike Builder Stage! His most recent build, "Why So Serious" is getting world wide acclaim from all of the top motorcylcle press and fans alike. You have to listen in to this show!! His passion and creativity shine through in all of his builds. What a journey!

My esteened guest, Scott Love talks history of Rock&Roll with me. From the 1940's roots to the modern era, we ramble on about our favorite bands and how we became fans.. Interestingly enough, this is 'sode 27, and the loss of multiple rockstars who were 27 is talked about in this 'sode... coincidence? I think not!

Corby is an amazing individual with quite the story to tell. She is a teacher, mentor, wife and a member of the awesome people club! She shares her "coming out" story and her passions in life in this 'sode. Come along for the ride and enjoy this conversation.