Under the Covers

We're keeping it in the family this week as Eric interviews the owner of FireFly Studios in Toledo, Ohio -- who just happens to be his brother. Brett explains how he and his team responded to COVID-19 and what the current social upheaval means for the music industry. Check out www.firefly419.com/ to see the studio and to listen to the music coming out of the area.

Plus: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company

All music by Banana Kaboom!

This week, we look inwards to learn about co-host Kerouac Smith's podcast company and why he started it after 20 years in sports media. Plus, as always, the challenges he faced when COVID-19 hit.

https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/

https://www.copodco.com/

All music by Banana Kaboom!

How does the most upscale place in town respond to a pandemic? We sat down with Kamal Boulos, who owns The Refectory in Columbus, Ohio to find out. Starting with his origin story, Kamal explains how he and his staff navigated the situation and found a way to stay relevant. He also reveals some unexpected benefits that will help The Refectory on the other side of COVID-19.

https://refectory.com/

https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/

https://www.copodco.com/

All music by Banana Kaboom!

COVID-19 has taken its toll on most small businesses -- the Bexley Bed and Breakfast is no exception. Mike and Lesli Mautz tell us about life before the pandemic and how they responded, going far beyond official recommendations. How do you stand out in the hospitality industry when keeping our distance is the new normal?

https://www.bexleybedandbreakfast.com/

https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/

https://copodco.com/

All music by Banana Kaboom!

How does a guy go from being an eternal scholar to owning and running an auto repair shop? And what does he do when a pandemic hits? We talked to Kyle Barger to understand the COVID-19 impact on his business and how he and his employees decided to respond. 

Show Links:

https://www.bexleyauto.com/

https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/

https://copodco.com/

All music by Banana Kaboom!

Running a restaurant downtown is a lot different than running one in the suburbs. And during a historic pandemic, that difference is only amplified. We talk to Dan Georges, who owns Lexi's on Third in downtown Columbus, to get a sense of what the effects of COVID-19 are on his business and what he's doing to make sure he can sustain it on the other side of this.

Show Links:

https://lexisonthird.com/

https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/

https://copodco.com/

All music by Banana Kaboom!

We're kicking this thing off by interviewing Elaine Pelz, the executive director of the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce. Find out how the Chamber is adapting in the time of COVID-19 to continue to be a resource for its members. Plus, Eric tells Kerouac how starting a podcast has already changed his life.

Show Links:

http://www.bexleyareachamber.org/

https://www.newfangledkitchen.com/

https://copodco.com/

All music by Banana Kaboom!

Eric Dennison, co-owner of Newfangled Kitchen, introduces the podcast with friend and fellow small business owner Kerouac Smith of Columbus Podcast Company. They explain how the show came about and where they plan to go with it. Hope you'll join us for the ride.

Learn more: Newfangled Kitchen | Columbus Podcast Company

Music: All songs by Banana Kaboom