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.

If you think Bill Montgomery is just “the Celina Insurance guy,” you’re missing the story that matters most.

In Episode 52 – Why a Simple Game Matters in a Complicated Life, we sit down with Bill to unpack the moments that shaped him — the wins, the pressure, the quiet turning points, and the baseball conversations that somehow explained everything else.

This episode isn’t really about stats or scoreboards. It’s about family expectations, building a business, surrounding yourself with the right people, taking losses without letting them define you, and learning how to stay present when life starts moving fast.

Bill shares stories that move from turning two dollars into a trip… to falling apart on the road… to realizing how a simple game can teach you more about leadership, resilience, and purpose than any boardroom ever could.

If you’re carrying weight right now — work, family, decisions, the future — this one hits close to home.

This isn’t a highlight reel.
It’s a reminder of why the game still matters.

In Episode 51, we sit down with Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman for one of our most honest conversations yet.

With policing under a national spotlight — from Minneapolis to cities across the country — we wanted to zoom in on what it actually looks like to serve in a small community where everyone knows your name.

Sheriff Timmerman opens up about his first year in the role, how the job has changed over the last two decades, the pressure of making tough calls, and what it takes to build trust when perfection isn’t possible.

We talk about the heroin epidemic of the past, the rise of fentanyl, where Mercer County is headed, and what gives him hope about the future.

We also get personal — from how the work affects family life, to the moments that stay with you long after the shift ends, to why he chose a career rooted in service in the first place.

This episode is about responsibility, leadership, and protecting a place you call home.

Five brothers. One family restaurant. A moment that forced them to grow up fast.

In Episode 50 of the Two Dads Podcast, we sit down with Gerardo Delgado of La Carreta to talk about growing up in a Mexican family that built something special in Mercer County — and what happened when his dad was in a serious accident and the boys had to step up.

Gerardo shares what it’s like working alongside his brothers, carrying family expectations, honoring culture, and keeping a small-town staple thriving while still finding his own voice. We talk about Mexican culture, brotherhood, pressure, community, and why La Carreta has become more than just a restaurant around here.

This episode is about responsibility, legacy, and showing up — for your family and your town.

Episode 50. This one hits.

This week’s episode is about faith, leadership, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Our guest is Matthew Benson — a young CEO and the creator behind a documentary "Redemption" about the 2024 Buckeyes and their championship run.

And this isn’t just highlights and touchdowns.
We get into what it takes to lead under pressure, how faith shows up when the stakes are real, and how you turn a season like that into a story that actually means something.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about winning — it’s about who you become when the pressure hits.

And as always — be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. That’s how you keep this thing going and help us grow.

Don Kemper has spent his life in places where standards matter.

He’s the President of Midwest Specialties, a longtime referee, and a former commissioner of the Midwest Athletic Conference — which means he’s made tough calls in real time… while everyone in the building thinks they’re right.

In this episode, we don’t do a résumé rundown. We pull the thinking out of Don: what leadership actually is, how you earn opportunity before it shows up, what separates talent from results, and how strong cultures are built (and broken)

We also get into the real stuff — staying sharp for the long run, handling stress, and the routines that keep your mind and body in the game.

And yes… we’re trying some new things too — including a Community Mailbag moment that somehow turns into a lasagna debate.

If you’re trying to level up at work, as a leader, or just as a person — this one’s for you.

Today’s episode is about stepping into responsibility — sometimes while you’re still figuring it out in real time.

This week, we’re joined by Alex Schmiesing from Globus Printing — a Minster, Ohio–based, multi-generation company that’s been manufacturing books and printed products for decades, and still doing it at a high level today.

Alex and his brother are stepping into a leadership role that was passed down — from his grandfather, to his dad, and now to him. And we get into what that really feels like when you’re inheriting not just a business, but a legacy and expectations that don’t come with an instruction manual.

We talk about what it’s like to grow into that seat, why it’s okay not to have every answer right away, and how leadership shifts when you’re also becoming a parent at the same time.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of responsibility while you’re still learning — this one’s for you.

New year energy matters — and this episode brings exactly that.

We’re joined by Jackie Arling, owner of Brick Haus Salon & Spa, for a conversation that goes way beyond hair. Jackie has built a space where independent, self-employed stylists can grow their own businesses while still being part of something bigger — and that comes with real lessons on leadership, customer service, and standards.

In this New Year’s episode, we talk about:

• How to build the right clientele (not just more clients)

• Why the people you surround yourself with — customers, partners, teammates — matter more than ever

• Managing expectations in a service industry where emotions run high

• Letting go of control while still protecting your reputation

If you’re heading into the new year thinking about growth, energy, and who you want around you, this conversation will hit home.

🎁 Bonus ask: If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to follow us on Spotify — it helps us grow and bring more conversations like this your way.

Happy New Year from the Two Dads Podcast.