We dive behind our March issue, which highlights local family-owned restaurants and how they've responded to these challenging times. Freelancer Carrie Blackmore Smith also joins us to chat about her feature story on ghost kitchens and the role they play in the local food scene.

We dive behind our March issue, which highlights <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/restaurant-families/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">local family-owned restaurants</a> and how they've responded to these challenging times. Freelancer Carrie Blackmore Smith also joins us to chat about her <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/whos-afraid-of-ghost-kitchens/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">feature story on ghost kitchens</a> and the role they play in the local food scene.

Inside the Restaurant Families Issue: March 2021

Three guests join us on this month's episode to chat about our February cover package, "The Value of Work": Editor-in-Chief John Fox discusses the main takeaways; Kelly Rectenwald describes her work as the Cincinnati Art Museum's associate objects conservator; and Django Kroner talks about building custom treehouses with his company The Canopy Crew.

Three guests join us on this month's episode to chat about our February cover package, <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/the-value-of-work/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">"The Value of Work"</a>: Editor-in-Chief John Fox discusses the main takeaways; <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/kelly-rectenwald-merges-chemistry-and-anthropology-as-an-art-conservator/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Rectenwald</a> describes her work as the Cincinnati Art Museum's associate objects conservator; and <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/django-kroner-speaks-for-the-trees/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Django Kroner</a> talks about building custom treehouses with his company The Canopy Crew.

Inside Our Cincinnati At Work Issue: February 2021

New Year, New Doc? Our Top Doctors issue features the tri-state's  top 908 physicians in 69 specialties, plus we introduce you to six local providers who are changing the face of healthcare. We also discuss the story of a body-snatching doctor who stole John Scott Harrison's remains from his North Bend, Ohio, grave in 1878—and then escaped justice.

New Year, New Doc? Our Top Doctors issue features the tri-state's  top 908 physicians in 69 specialties, plus we introduce you to six local providers who are changing the face of healthcare. We also discuss the story of a body-snatching doctor who stole John Scott Harrison's remains from his North Bend, Ohio, grave in 1878—and then escaped justice.

Inside Our Top Doctors Issue: January 2021

You know what December means: Our Best of the City Issue is on newsstands! We discuss the people, places, and things included in this year's list. Plus, freelancer and former staffer Amy Brownlee shares her story on Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary, the area's only dedicated natural burial preserve.

You know what December means: Our Best of the City Issue is on newsstands! We discuss the people, places, and things included in this year's list. Plus, freelancer and former staffer Amy Brownlee shares her story on Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary, the area's only dedicated natural burial preserve.

Inside Our Best of the City Issue: December 2020

We chat about Cincinnati's literary features, including local bookstores, libraries, writing clubs, authors, and more. Plus, freelancer Leyla Shokoohe shares her story about the enneagram and how local companies are using it in the workplace.

We chat about Cincinnati's literary features, including local bookstores, libraries, writing clubs, authors, and more. Plus, freelancer Leyla Shokoohe shares her story about the enneagram and how local companies are using it in the workplace.

Inside our Book Smart Issue: November 2020

This month we chat about some of the resources highlighted in our Work the System issue, which serves as a guide to navigating local government. We also discuss the pandemic's impact on local journalism with freelancer Patricia Gallagher Newberry.

This month we chat about some of the resources highlighted in our Work the System issue, which serves as a guide to navigating local government. We also discuss the pandemic's impact on local journalism with freelancer Patricia Gallagher Newberry.

Inside our Work the System Issue: October 2020

This month we chat about the organizations and creatives highlighted in our local arts package and how they're taking on a new normal. Freelancer TT Stern-Enzi also joins us to discuss his conversation with Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac about Black Lives Matter, defunding the police, and other relevant issues.

This month we chat about the organizations and creatives highlighted in our <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/arts-restart/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">local arts package</a> and how they're taking on a new normal. Freelancer TT Stern-Enzi also joins us to discuss his <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/cincinnati-police-chief-eliot-isaac-on-the-right-mix-of-serving-and-protecting/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">conversation with Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac</a> about Black Lives Matter, defunding the police, and other relevant issues.

Inside the Local Arts Issue: September 2020

This month we chat about the region's farms, CSA programs, and farmers' markets highlighted in our Local Food cover package. Plus, we interview freelancer Gil Kaufman about his story on how Cincinnati's Holocaust and Humanity Center is keeping survivors' stories visible during an invisible pandemic.

This month we chat about the region's farms, CSA programs, and farmers' markets highlighted in our Local Food cover package. Plus, we interview freelancer Gil Kaufman about his story on how Cincinnati's Holocaust and Humanity Center is keeping survivors' stories visible during an invisible pandemic.

Inside Our Home Grown Issue: August 2020

We discuss how Cincinnati made it through the 1884 Courthouse riot, the 1918 Spanish Flu, the 1937 flood, and other tragic events, and then we discuss how today's leaders are helping the city weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

We discuss how Cincinnati made it through the 1884 Courthouse riot, the 1918 Spanish Flu, the 1937 flood, and other tragic events, and then we discuss how today's leaders are helping the city weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside the Bouncing Back Issue: July 2020

Happy Pride Month! We take a deep dive behind our Pride issue, in which we highlight local LGBTQ leaders, including Jim Obergefell, whose landmark Supreme Court victory legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S. five years ago. Plus, we discuss the city's newest councilmembers and a profile on a local man who turned his life around after serving a 21-year prison sentence.

Happy Pride Month! We take a deep dive behind our <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/pride/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pride issue</a>, in which we highlight local LGBTQ leaders, including Jim Obergefell, whose landmark Supreme Court victory legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S. five years ago. Plus, we discuss the city's newest councilmembers and a profile on a local man who turned his life around after serving a 21-year prison sentence.

Inside the Pride Issue: June 2020 

Hosted by associate editors Katie Coburn and Kevin Schultz, the Cincinnati Magazine Podcast provides an inside look at the stories and events we're working on each month. Make sure to check out our website for more coverage on all things Cincinnati at cincinnatimagazine.com and follow us on Twitter @CincinnatiMag and Instagram @CincinnatiMagazine.

Hosted by associate editors Katie Coburn and Kevin Schultz, the Cincinnati Magazine Podcast provides an inside look at the stories and events we're working on each month. Make sure to check out our website for more coverage on all things Cincinnati at <a href="http://cincinnatimagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cincinnatimagazine.com</a> and follow us on Twitter @CincinnatiMag and Instagram @CincinnatiMagazine.

Cincinnati Magazine Podcast

This month we dissect our Cincinnati Vs. Northern Kentucky cover package, which highlights the similarities and differences of the two regions. We also chat with Judi Ketteler about her regular Welcome to Middlehood column, and Lisa Murtha discusses her feature story on the Covington Catholic High School student who was misidentified for a classmate involved in a confrontation that garnered national media coverage.

This month we dissect our Cincinnati Vs. Northern Kentucky cover package, which highlights the similarities and differences of the two regions. We also chat with Judi Ketteler about her regular Welcome to Middlehood column, and Lisa Murtha discusses her feature story on the Covington Catholic High School student who was misidentified for a classmate involved in a confrontation that garnered national media coverage.

Inside the Issue: November 2019

Introducing a new podcast, powered by Cincinnati Magazine. Podopolis is a very Porkopolis podcast hosted by Linsey Kraeling and Justin Williams, two very Cincinnati people.  Coming soon are bi-weekly episodes in which Linsey and Justin will discuss the latest news in Cincinnati the way you talk about it with your friends while tucking into a burger topped with tartar sauce, or digging into a plate of shredded cheese that probably has chili and noodles underneath, even if you can't see them. Plus, plenty of random, tangential, extemporaneous thoughts on everything from food, sports, and politics to the city's endless milieu. (There will likely be much dissecting of the west side.) Episodes are available wherever you like to get podcasts. If you are already a faithful follower of the Cincinnati Magazine pod, that's great; the first few episodes of Podopolis will appear on this feed, but there is also a separate feed. Please subscribe, download, and email Apple/your congressperson/your mom to tell them how much you love it. And feel free to reach out to us at podopolis513@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.  (Our theme music is by The Yugos. Go download their stuff too!)

Introducing a new podcast, powered by Cincinnati Magazine. Podopolis is a very Porkopolis podcast hosted by Linsey Kraeling and Justin Williams, two very Cincinnati people.  Coming soon are bi-weekly episodes in which Linsey and Justin will discuss the latest news in Cincinnati the way you talk about it with your friends while tucking into a burger topped with tartar sauce, or digging into a plate of shredded cheese that probably has chili and noodles underneath, even if you can't see them. Plus, plenty of random, tangential, extemporaneous thoughts on everything from food, sports, and politics to the city's endless milieu. (There will likely be much dissecting of the west side.) Episodes are available wherever you like to get podcasts. If you are already a faithful follower of the Cincinnati Magazine pod, that's great; the first few episodes of Podopolis will appear on this feed, but there is also a separate feed. Please subscribe, download, and email Apple/your congressperson/your mom to tell them how much you love it. And feel free to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:podopolis513@gmail.com.">podopolis513@gmail.com.</a> We'd love to hear from you.  (Our theme music is by The Yugos. Go download their stuff too!)

Introducing: Podopolis

On this month's episode, we dive behind the scenes of our September issue. We discuss the hot neighborhoods and real estate trends featured in our Where to Live Next cover package; we chat with the Cincinnati Zoo's elephant manager about the zoo's commitment to elephants; and we talk about the work going on at the St. Anne Woods and Wetlands in Melbourne, Kentucky.

On this month's episode, we dive behind the scenes of our September issue. We discuss the hot neighborhoods and real estate trends featured in our <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/where-to-live-next/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Where to Live Next</a> cover package; we chat with the Cincinnati Zoo's elephant manager about the zoo's commitment to elephants; and we talk about the work going on at the St. Anne Woods and Wetlands in Melbourne, Kentucky.

Inside the Issue: September 2019

Go behind the scenes of our March 2018 issue, featuring our Top List of Best New Restaurants. We chat with our dining critic Akshay Ahuja about how he compiled and ranked the list, what he wants to see and taste when he visits a restaurant, and his culinary influences. Then we have a portion of an interview our editor-in-chief John Fox did with Mayor John Cranley for a Q&amp;A in the March issue about Cranley's second term in office. The interview features a discussion about the city's role in state politics. Also, don't forget to subscribe, download, and listen to our new podcast: Podopolis! And you can always visit us at cincinnatimagazine.com.

Go behind the scenes of our March 2018 issue, featuring our Top List of Best New Restaurants. We chat with our dining critic Akshay Ahuja about how he compiled and ranked the list, what he wants to see and taste when he visits a restaurant, and his culinary influences. Then we have a portion of an interview our editor-in-chief John Fox did with Mayor John Cranley for a Q&amp;A in the March issue about Cranley's second term in office. The interview features a discussion about the city's role in state politics. Also, don't forget to subscribe, download, and listen to our new podcast: Podopolis! And you can always visit us at <a href="http://cincinnatimagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cincinnatimagazine.com</a>.

Inside the Issue: March 2018

On this month’s episode we share an overview of our Queen City BBQ cover package and chat with local pitmaster-slash-anesthesiologist Muhammad Munir. Freelancer Carrie Blackmore Smith also tells us about her story on Blind Injustice, a Cincinnati Opera production that tells the powerful stories of the Ohio Innocence Project.

On this month’s episode we share an overview of our Queen City BBQ cover package and chat with local pitmaster-slash-anesthesiologist Muhammad Munir. Freelancer Carrie Blackmore Smith also tells us about her story on Blind Injustice, a Cincinnati Opera production that tells the powerful stories of the Ohio Innocence Project.

Inside the Issue: July 2019

Our Events Manager Sloane Scheuer provides a behind-the-scenes look at our Savor Cincinnati Fall Dinner Series, which will take place Nov. 4-8 at a brand new location, The View in Mt. Adams. Plus, returning to Savor this fall, Chef Caitlin Steininger from CWC and Station Family + BBQ joins us to chat about her excitement and what guests can expect from this one-of-a-kind event.

Our Events Manager Sloane Scheuer provides a behind-the-scenes look at our <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/savor/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Savor Cincinnati Fall Dinner Series</a>, which will take place Nov. 4-8 at a brand new location, The View in Mt. Adams. Plus, returning to Savor this fall, Chef Caitlin Steininger from CWC and Station Family + BBQ joins us to chat about her excitement and what guests can expect from this one-of-a-kind event.

What's Next: A Sneak Peek at our Savor Cincinnati Fall Dinner Series

What's our Wine &amp; Spirits issue all about? We chat about the reporting (aka drinking) that went into our October cover package. Plus, freelance writer Jim DeBrosse discusses his feature story about a local spinal surgeon who fled the country six years ago to avoid criminal prosecution. Wild stuff, y'all.

What's our Wine &amp; Spirits issue all about? We chat about the reporting (aka drinking) that went into our October cover package. Plus, freelance writer Jim DeBrosse discusses his feature story about a local spinal surgeon who fled the country six years ago to avoid criminal prosecution. Wild stuff, y'all.

Inside the Issue: October 2019

Spoiler: This year's party is held at Great American Ball Park! From live entertainment to all-you-can-eat food, you don't want to miss our Best of the City Party. We break down what this event is all about in less than four minutes.

Spoiler: This year's party is held at Great American Ball Park! From live entertainment to all-you-can-eat food, you don't want to miss our Best of the City Party. We break down what this event is all about in less than four minutes.

What's Next: A Sneak Peek at Our Best of the City Party

On this month's episode, we chat with Ron Gerdes, who designs skis for slopes in the Midwest with his Cincinnati-based Mortal Ski Company; freelancer Jenny Wohlfarth describes her reporting on the Fernald Preserve, a nature area that was the site of a uranium ore processing facility during the Cold War; and members of local hip-hop group  Triiibe talk about their activism efforts and excitement to perform at the 2019 Bunbury Music Festival.

On this month's episode, we chat with Ron Gerdes, who designs skis for slopes in the Midwest with his Cincinnati-based Mortal Ski Company; freelancer Jenny Wohlfarth describes her reporting on the Fernald Preserve, a nature area that was the site of a uranium ore processing facility during the Cold War; and members of local hip-hop group <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/artsmindsblog/triiibe-uses-activism-and-music-to-unite-and-uplift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Triiibe</a> talk about their activism efforts and excitement to perform at the 2019 Bunbury Music Festival.

Inside the Issue: June 2019

In just seven minutes, we break down two exciting Cincinnati Magazine events to attend in September: The 2019 Cincinnati Baby and Beyond Expo, held at the Sharonville Convention Center on Sept. 14-15; and our sixth annual Slice Night event at Yeatman's Cove on Thursday, Sept. 26. Visit our Events page for more info and to purchase tickets!

In just seven minutes, we break down two exciting Cincinnati Magazine events to attend in September: The 2019 <a href="https://www.babyandbeyondexpo.com/cincinnati/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cincinnati Baby and Beyond Expo</a>, held at the Sharonville Convention Center on Sept. 14-15; and our sixth annual <a href="https://foundation.uc.edu/slicenight" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Slice Night</a> event at Yeatman's Cove on Thursday, Sept. 26. Visit our <a href="http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/ourevents/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Events</a> page for more info and to purchase tickets!

What's Next: Two Can't-Miss Events in September

On this month’s episode we discuss our August cover package, Be a Tourist in Your Home Town; freelance writer Leyla Shokoohe shares her story on the  end of People’s Liberty; and we’re joined by John Stowell, who wrote story about Woodstock’s 50th anniversary, and Barbara Lenhardt, a local who attended the first Woodstock in 1969.

On this month’s episode we discuss our August cover package, <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/issue/august-2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be a Tourist in Your Home Town</a>; freelance writer Leyla Shokoohe shares her story on the <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/how-peoples-liberty-changed-cincinnati/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> end of People’s Liberty</a>; and we’re joined by John Stowell, who wrote story about Woodstock’s 50th anniversary, and Barbara Lenhardt, a local who attended the first Woodstock in 1969.

Inside the Issue: August 2019

Go behind the scenes of our February 2018 issue, including our cover package on how the criminal justice system works in Cincinnati. We discuss Amy Brownlee's feature on the Shakespeare Behind Bars program at a Kentucky prison, discuss the Otto Warmbier case with Hamilton County Coroner Lakshmi Sammarco, and play another round of "Better Know An Associate Editor" with Katie Coburn.  Follow us on Twitter at @CincinnatiMag and visit us at cincinnatimagazine.com

Go behind the scenes of our February 2018 issue, including our cover package on how the criminal justice system works in Cincinnati. We discuss Amy Brownlee's feature on the Shakespeare Behind Bars program at a Kentucky prison, discuss the Otto Warmbier case with Hamilton County Coroner Lakshmi Sammarco, and play another round of "Better Know An Associate Editor" with Katie Coburn.  Follow us on Twitter at @CincinnatiMag and visit us at <a href="http://cincinnatimagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cincinnatimagazine.com</a>

Inside the Issue: February 2018

We’re back with Cincinnati Magazine’s Events Manager Sloane Scheuer to chat about two upcoming events: Summer Food Fest on Wednesday, July 10, and our post-Barbecue Battle celebration at West Side Brewing on Monday, July 29. Visit cincinnatimagazine.com/ourevents for more info and tickets!

We’re back with Cincinnati Magazine’s Events Manager Sloane Scheuer to chat about two upcoming events: Summer Food Fest on Wednesday, July 10, and our post-<a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/barbecuebattle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbecue Battle</a> celebration at West Side Brewing on Monday, July 29. Visit <a href="http://cincinnatimagazine.com/ourevents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cincinnatimagazine.com/ourevents</a> for more info and tickets!

What's Next: Two Cincinnati Magazine Events to Enjoy in July

We're running the first few episodes of this new podcast on the main Cincinnati Magazine feed, but only for a limited time. Please, subscribe to the Podopolis feed wherever you get your podcasts! --- Greetings from Podopolis! On the first official episode, we discuss the scourge of Cincinnati sports, the ongoing soccer stadium saga, and whatever the hell is going on at City Hall. (Spoiler Alert: strip clubs are involved.) Then we delve into the ways Midwesterners--including Linsey--use "ope," how we make our PB&amp;Js, and how to celebrate National Beer Day.  Download, listen, and subscribe wherever podcasts are sold, email us at podopolis513@gmail.com, and follow us on social! Twitter: @podopoliscincy FB: /podopolis IG: @podopolis Our theme music is courtesy of The Yugos. Podopolis is powered by Cincinnati Magazine. 

We're running the first few episodes of this new podcast on the main Cincinnati Magazine feed, but only for a limited time. Please, subscribe to the Podopolis feed wherever you get your podcasts! --- Greetings from Podopolis! On the first official episode, we discuss the scourge of Cincinnati sports, the ongoing soccer stadium saga, and whatever the hell is going on at City Hall. (Spoiler Alert: strip clubs are involved.) Then we delve into the ways Midwesterners--including Linsey--use "ope," how we make our PB&amp;Js, and how to celebrate National Beer Day.  Download, listen, and subscribe wherever podcasts are sold, email us at <a href="mailto:podopolis513@gmail.com,">podopolis513@gmail.com,</a> and follow us on social! Twitter: @podopoliscincy FB: /podopolis IG: @podopolis Our theme music is courtesy of The Yugos. Podopolis is powered by Cincinnati Magazine.

Podopolis, Episode #1

Join us as we dive behind our Pets Issue! We chat with Heather Hauser, who owns seven guinea pigs, three of which are certified therapy animals, as well as Jim DeBrosse, who wrote a story investigating the mysterious flashes that happened near Bethel, Ohio, in January.

Join us as we dive behind our Pets Issue! We chat with Heather Hauser, who owns seven guinea pigs, three of which are certified therapy animals, as well as Jim DeBrosse, who wrote a story investigating the mysterious flashes that happened near Bethel, Ohio, in January.

Inside the Pets Issue: May 2020

This month, we chat about Cincinnati's response to COVID-19 before diving behind the scenes of our Craft Beer Boom issue. We also call Reds center outfielder Nick Senzel to chat about his baseball career.

This month, we chat about Cincinnati's response to COVID-19 before diving behind the scenes of our Craft Beer Boom issue. We also call Reds center outfielder Nick Senzel to chat about his baseball career.

Inside the Issue: April 2020

Our main dining critic joins us to chat about his ranking of Cincinnati's 10 hottest eateries outlined in our Best Restaurants issue. Editor Katie Coburn also shares details about her feature story on two local women who are running for Congress.

Our main dining critic joins us to chat about his ranking of Cincinnati's 10 hottest eateries outlined in our <a href="http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/bestrestaurants/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Best Restaurants</a> issue. Editor Katie Coburn also shares details about her feature story on <a href="https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/meet-the-two-congressional-candidates-trying-to-unseat-steve-chabot/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">two local women who are running for Congress</a>.

Inside the Issue: March 2020

This month we chat about Cincinnati's architecture styles, the artist behind some of the city's most popular murals, and a freelancer who canoed from Cincinnati to Louisville with 30 strangers.

This month we chat about Cincinnati's architecture styles, the artist behind some of the city's most popular murals, and a freelancer who canoed from Cincinnati to Louisville with 30 strangers.

Inside the Issue: February 2020

To kick off 2020, we dive behind the scenes of our annual Top Doctors package. We also discuss the citywide Power of Her arts initiative and chat with guest star Mitra Jouhari, a Los Angeles–based comedian, actress, and writer, who grew up in West Chester.

To kick off 2020, we dive behind the scenes of our annual Top Doctors package. We also discuss the citywide Power of Her arts initiative and chat with guest star Mitra Jouhari, a Los Angeles–based comedian, actress, and writer, who grew up in West Chester.

Inside the Issue: January 2020

December is here and so is our Best of the City issue! We chat about the winners highlighted in this year's package, plus a feature story on a local professional basketball player. We also discuss our annual online fundraiser for local nonprofits, Cincinnati Gives.

December is here and so is our Best of the City issue! We chat about the winners highlighted in this year's package, plus a feature story on a local professional basketball player. We also discuss our annual online fundraiser for local nonprofits, Cincinnati Gives.

Inside the Issue: December 2019

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!