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Curtis G. Aikens is the Sr. Coach-Chef Chef Ambassador, for  Novo Nordisk Education Program. He is First Lady Michelle Obama's Chef in Georgia for her LunchTime Challenge Program.

He was author of 5 cookbooks the latest his 1st children's book ABC Soup A Family and Friends cookbook

Aikens is one of the Original Chef-Hosts of Food Network,

He is a multi-Media personality, television, radio, print and online, including appurtenances on  Ophra, broadcast from the White House with 1st Ladies Barbara Bush, on Location with 1st lady Hillary Clinton. in-depth profiles by ABC, NBC, CNN, FOX and CBS former Ancor Dan Rather profiled Curtis in his book American Heroes which lead to the text book publishers Hampton-Brown feathering this American Hero in the EDGE Reading Writing and Language text book disturbed world wide, Curtis receives letter form kids all over the glob, when he can he stops in to say hello to many school students.

To meet Curtis is to KNOW Curtis, you will tap into the Who's-Who of World Leaders and Celebrities that has helped Curtis a child of the segretated South not learning to read until his 26th year, to become a difference maker. Julie Child, Paul Prudhomme among other great culinarians befriend and help him in the early years. Mickie Mantel to Ali, Stallone, Denzel Washington, Presidents, Prime Ministers, have added richness to his journey.   

Paul, Joe and I are excited about how we're going to be podcasting this season about the Pittsburgh Steelers on SB Nation and we brainstorm ideas about the show.

We talk some Steelers news about why Dionte Johnson blocked me on Twitter, Devin Bush's strange social media habits and why Pittsburgh broadcaster Mark Madden contradicts himself when criticizing Bush.

We also name our news show and yell about people who shoot fireworks off late on July 4.

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Craig Shoup takes a closer look at the reality shows. 

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Bob Garver reviews "Forever Purge" and "Zola" with Craig Shoup. 

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George Thomas "reviews Black Widow" and "No Sudden Move" with Craig Shoup.

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Craig and I were joined by special guest panelist Kristina Smith of Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museum in Fremont to talk about what we did on the Fourth of July and fireworks, the strange resemblance between unshaven Hayes and NFL quarterback Drew Brees, an upcoming monster exhibits and Craig shares his love for Big Time Rush and other Nickelodeon shows and shares the story about seeing the band in Columbus.

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We talked about the strange illness that's killing birds and wonder if is related at all to the movie "Birdemic."

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We talked about how Columbus-area home prices jumped 18% in May while homes sold in record time.

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We talked about Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signing NIL executive order for college athletes, Ohio passing budget with tax cuts and new school funding formula, why Ohio House member Anthony Gonzalez was bashed at a rally held by former President Donald Trump and a jersey worn by Cincinnati Reds legend Johnny Bench gets $116,000 

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