Most people drive past The Bay and never think twice about who owns it. Kyle Bruce bought it at 25 years old — and he's been working toward it since he was twelve.

In this episode we sit down with the owner of one of Celina's most iconic restaurants. We talk about growing up inside those walls, leaving town to find himself, and making the kind of decision most people his age wouldn't even consider.

If you've ever had a thing you kept putting off until the timing was right — this one's for you.

TwoDads is a podcast from Mercer County, Ohio. New episodes every week.

Emily Westerfield looks like your standard Mercer County mom. Three kids, packed schedules, the whole thing. But she just delivered her twelfth baby — and only three of them are hers.

In this episode, Emily sits down with the Two Dads to talk about the emotional and physical toll of surrogacy, the stories that never made the other interviews, and how she built Carrying Dreams — an agency helping families who can't have children on their own.

If you ever thought two kids was too much, this one's for you.

Five brothers running one company shouldn’t work.

Too many opinions. Too many personalities. Too many ways for things to go sideways.

But somehow… it does.

Ben Moeller is one of the five owners of ⁠Moeller Door & Window⁠, a family business started by his parents in 1987 that’s grown into a recognizable name across Mercer County.

In this episode, we get into what it really looks like behind the scenes — the decisions, the disagreements, and the reality of trying to run a business with your siblings.

We also talk about how the company has evolved, and how they’ve leaned into modern marketing and social media in ways they never expected.

It’s a conversation about family, business, and figuring it out as you go.

Five brothers running one company shouldn’t work.

Too many opinions. Too many personalities. Too many ways for things to go sideways.

But somehow… it does.

Ben Moeller is one of the five owners of Moeller Door & Window, a family business started by his parents in 1987 that’s grown into a recognizable name across Mercer County.

In this episode, we get into what it really looks like behind the scenes — the decisions, the disagreements, and the reality of trying to run a business with your siblings.

'We also talk about how the company has evolved, and how they’ve leaned into modern marketing and social media in ways they never expected.

It’s a conversation about family, business, and figuring it out as you go.

Keith Wenning grew up in Coldwater, Ohio, where football is woven into the culture and expectations start early.

He went from Mercer County football to becoming one of the most productive quarterbacks in Ball State history, eventually chasing the dream all the way to the NFL.

In this episode we talk about the climb, the reality of life as a backup quarterback, what it feels like to get that close without ever taking a regular-season snap, and what happens after the game.

Keith shares the transition back home, stepping into Ray's Refridgeration, his family’s legacy business, and what it’s like entering the next chapter of life when the plan you spent years chasing suddenly changes.

This week the guys sit down with Pete Beck from ⁠Forty Nine Degrees⁠ — a builder, entrepreneur, and local guy whose work is helping shape some of the most impressive athlete spaces around.

From custom locker rooms to high-end athletic environments, Pete’s company is creating the kinds of spaces that make athletes walk in and say “wow.”

But this episode isn’t just about construction.

We talk about growing up in a small town, leaving home to chase opportunity, and what it feels like to come back with a new perspective.

Pete shares the journey of building a business, learning along the way, and why the environments athletes prepare in actually matter more than most people realize.

We also get into the story behind Forty Nine Degrees, the mindset behind creating great spaces, and what it takes to turn an idea into something real.

It’s a conversation about sports, entrepreneurship, community, and the pull of small-town roots.

This episode is a little different.

We sat down with Bill Homann — the keeper of the Mitchell-Hedges crystal skull — for a short window of time, and we wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. The skull is tied to one of the great modern mysteries and even inspired the Indiana Jones storyline, but this conversation goes beyond the legend.

We talk about the mystery, the skepticism, consciousness, manifestation, and why Bill believes the skull can be a tool for reflection and awareness.

It’s not our typical episode. It might not be for everyone. But we’re pushing ourselves to open up to new lanes and explore perspectives from around the world.

If you’re willing to stay curious and hear something different, this one’s for you.

For generations across Mercer County and Darke County, Winner’s Meats hasn’t just been a place to buy food — it’s been part of family traditions, cookouts, freezers, and moments that matter. In this episode, Brian Winner joins us to share what it really takes to carry that kind of trust for more than 50 years.

We talk about growing up inside a family business that started in 1928, the weight of protecting a name people rely on, and the lessons you only learn after decades of showing up, making tough decisions, and staying rooted while the world changes around you.

And because we’re still us… Brian also presides over Meat Court — where internet meat opinions go on trial and the Honorable Judge Winner decides what’s preference and what’s a crime.

Legacy, leadership, local culture, and a few laughs along the way — this one’s for anyone trying to build something that lasts.

This episode is different — a BONUS EPISODE we wanted to share in between our normal Tuesday releases.

We recorded live at Caddy’s Golf Lounge during the Battle Bash for Skylar, a day centered around community, support, and a little girl whose strength has already impacted so many people. Because of everyone who showed up, donated, and spread the word, we raised over $4,250 to help Skylar and her family.

Born with a severe form of Pierre Robin Sequence, Skylar has faced surgeries, a NICU stay, therapies, and ongoing medical challenges all before her first birthday.

In this conversation, we sit down with Skylar’s dad, Ryan Muhlenkamp, to talk about what this journey has really been like — not from a medical perspective, but from a father’s point of view. The fear, the uncertainty, the resilience, and the moments where community makes all the difference.

We’re incredibly grateful to Ryan, Faith, and the Muhlenkamp family for trusting us with their story — and to everyone who continues to support them. If this episode moves you, share it, reach out, and keep showing up for the people around you.

Want to donate to help Skylar and the Muhlenkamp family?Venmo: www.venmo.com/fmuhlenkamp

Becca Wenning didn’t move to Ohio to build a tech company.

She came here thinking it would be temporary — and instead Mercer County became home. Coldwater became where she raised her three boys. A bridal shop became her proving ground. And a layoff became the moment that forced a bigger decision: play it safe… or build.

In this episode, Becca shares how she went from owning a bridal shop to launching Dressit, a tech company blending weddings and AI.

We talk about small-town entrepreneurship, identity, risk, parenting while building, and how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping everyday businesses.

This one is about reinvention — and what happens when the future shows up in a place you didn’t expect.