We’ve been talking about it for months, and today we do it.  We hypnotize Laura Biehl… and a couple others.See, Laura is a picky eater, but she doesn’t want to be.  As caring coworkers, we want to help.  So we brought in hypnotist and magician Keith Kocher to help broaden Laura’s palate… just in time for Thanksgiving. It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

We’ve been talking about it for months, and today we do it.  We hypnotize Laura Biehl… and a couple others.See, Laura is a picky eater, but she doesn’t want to be.  As caring coworkers, we want to help.  So we brought in hypnotist and magician Keith Kocher to help broaden Laura’s palate… just in time for Thanksgiving. It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 45: Hypnotize Me!

Hugh McDiarmid

When he died last month, words like “legend” and “icon” were used to describe Hugh McDiarmid, Sr.  Hugh was a political reporter and columnist for the Detroit Free Press, and for most of us on this podcast, his career spanned a time before ours.  So, we set out to do some learning and asked two of Hugh’s colleagues to talk about their friend.Long-time political reporters, John Lindstrom of Gongwer News Service and Chris Christoff of the Detroit Free Press, are our guests.Plus, new music from Westrin and Mowry, and Joe’s Christmas card. It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

When he died last month, words like “legend” and “icon” were used to describe Hugh McDiarmid, Sr.  Hugh was a political reporter and columnist for the Detroit Free Press, and for most of us on this podcast, his career spanned a time before ours.  So, we set out to do some learning and asked two of Hugh’s colleagues to talk about their friend.Long-time political reporters, John Lindstrom of <a href="https://www.gongwer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gongwer News Service</a> and Chris Christoff of the <a href="https://www.freep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detroit Free Press</a>, are our guests.Plus, new music from <a href="http://www.westrinandmowry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westrin and Mowry</a>, and Joe’s Christmas card. It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 44: Remembering Hugh McDiarmid, Sr.

For a podcast based in Michigan’s capital city, we’ve made it 42 episodes without talking to a lobbyist.  No longer.Trunks full of cash, porn collections, and life advice from Jean Doss, partner at Capitol Services.  She’s been working in the advocacy business for almost 25 years.Buckle up and Happy Halloween from the Cold Oatmeal Podcast!

For a podcast based in Michigan’s capital city, we’ve made it 42 episodes without talking to a lobbyist.  No longer.Trunks full of cash, porn collections, and life advice from Jean Doss, partner at <a href="http://www.capitolservices.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capitol Services</a>. She’s been working in the advocacy business for almost 25 years.Buckle up and Happy Halloween from the Cold Oatmeal Podcast!

Episode 43: Interview with a Lobbyist

There aren’t many TV reporters in Michigan who can say their coverage of the State Capitol is seen by viewers in four different TV markets across the state.  In fact, there’s just one… Mikenzie Frost.Mikenzie is still pretty new to Michigan’s Capitol press corps, but her reach is wide covering state government for WWMT TV 3 and the Sinclair Broadcast Group.Why’d she pick politics?  Why does she carry around a box?  What’s a viral scrum, and how do you treat it? It’s the Cold Oatmeal Podcast.

There aren’t many TV reporters in Michigan who can say their coverage of the State Capitol is seen by viewers in four different TV markets across the state.  In fact, there’s just one… Mikenzie Frost.Mikenzie is still pretty new to Michigan’s Capitol press corps, but her reach is wide covering state government for WWMT TV 3 and the Sinclair Broadcast Group.Why’d she pick politics?  Why does she carry around a box?  What’s a viral scrum, and how do you treat it? It’s the Cold Oatmeal Podcast.

Episode 42:  Mikenzie Frost

Just the facts… the Lansing Facts. (Dad joke, Nikki?)Today, we talk our hometown with the creators of the wildly popular parody social media account, @LansingMIFacts.  Frandor, Horrocks, QD, and Stobers… all of Lansing’s greatest hits.  We talk about all of them, along with how the online community was started, how it’s managed, and what’s next.Plus, Nick’s trip to the Mile High City, and we answer our first listener Twitter question.It’s the Cold Oatmeal Podcast.

Just the facts… the Lansing Facts. (Dad joke, Nikki?)Today, we talk our hometown with the creators of the wildly popular parody social media account, <a href="https://twitter.com/LansingMIFacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@LansingMIFacts</a>.  Frandor, Horrocks, QD, and Stobers… all of Lansing’s greatest hits.  We talk about all of them, along with how the online community was started, how it’s managed, and what’s next.Plus, Nick’s trip to the Mile High City, and we answer our first listener Twitter question.It’s the Cold Oatmeal Podcast.

Episode 41: Just the facts... Lansing Facts.

Your long summer of silence is over.  The Cold Oatmeal podcast is back!  It’s season three, and we start it with Charlie.  The Pulitzer Prize-winning, former New York Times, Detroit News and Fox 2 reporting, book writing, podcast hosting and fascinating Charlie LeDuff, that is.  We traveled to Detroit to talk with Charlie in his natural habitat.  He talked writing, reporting, his roads plan and latest book.  Buckle up, and earmuffs, kids.  Parental discretion may be advised.Plus, our summer break, a new office, and dad jokes.  Welcome back!

Your long summer of silence is over.  The Cold Oatmeal podcast is back!  It’s season three, and we start it with Charlie.  The Pulitzer Prize-winning, former New York Times, Detroit News and Fox 2 reporting, book writing, podcast hosting and fascinating Charlie LeDuff, that is.  We traveled to Detroit to talk with Charlie in his natural habitat.  He talked writing, reporting, his roads plan and latest book.  Buckle up, and earmuffs, kids. Parental discretion may be advised.Plus, our summer break, a new office, and dad jokes.  Welcome back!

Episode 40:  LeDuff

How many “hits” must one have in order to compile a “Greatest Hits” album?  Today, we push this existential question to its limits.Before our summer furlough, we listen back to our favorite moments with some of our favorite guests from season two.  Joe even gets sappy.A clink of the mug to Brian Calley, Deb Hart, Bob Olson, Chris Johnson, Zach Gorchow, Jonathon Oosting, Cheyna Roth, Chris Harkins, Steve Wilson, a.k.a. Kongo Kong, Chris Gautz, Matt Ottinger, and the Whale (Steve Japinga).It’s the season finale of the Cold Oatmeal podcast.  We hope you have enjoyed!

How many “hits” must one have in order to compile a “Greatest Hits” album?  Today, we push this existential question to its limits.Before our summer furlough, we listen back to our favorite moments with some of our favorite guests from season two.  Joe even gets sappy.A clink of the mug to Brian Calley, Deb Hart, Bob Olson, Chris Johnson, Zach Gorchow, Jonathon Oosting, Cheyna Roth, Chris Harkins, Steve Wilson, a.k.a. Kongo Kong, Chris Gautz, Matt Ottinger, and the Whale (Steve Japinga).It’s the season finale of the Cold Oatmeal podcast.  We hope you have enjoyed!

Episode 39:  Season Finale

Cold Oatmeal made it on TV… no big deal.You know those times when you have to get up super early, and you toss and turn afraid you’re going to sleep through your alarm?  Now, imagine “super early” actually means 1:30 a.m., and you have to do it every day, and after you do it you have to go on LIVE TV for four hours.That’s the life of today’s podcast guest, Ann Marie LaFlamme.  Ann Marie is a reporter and morning news anchor for WXYZ TV 7 in Detroit, and she’s also Laura’s buddy. We talk working her way up the TV news business, TV news in a social media age, Detroit’s Most Wanted, and Laura’s fear of dolphins.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Cold Oatmeal made it on TV… no big deal.You know those times when you have to get up super early, and you toss and turn afraid you’re going to sleep through your alarm?  Now, imagine “super early” actually means 1:30 a.m., and you have to do it every day, and after you do it you have to go on LIVE TV for four hours.That’s the life of today’s podcast guest, Ann Marie LaFlamme.  Ann Marie is a reporter and morning news anchor for WXYZ TV 7 in Detroit, and she’s also Laura’s buddy. We talk working her way up the TV news business, TV news in a social media age, Detroit’s Most Wanted, and Laura’s fear of dolphins.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 38: WXYZ'S Ann Marie LaFlamme

It’s the “Nikki Summit,” and on the agenda are social media strategies and tips, John Beilein, online pet peeves, broccoli, and news embargoes.Nikki Sunstrum is our guest, and she is the nationally-recognized, rock star Director of Social Media and Public Engagement for the University of Michigan.Our own Nikki geeks-out a bit on the topic, and we find out if Joe was a cool kid.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

It’s the “Nikki Summit,” and on the agenda are social media strategies and tips, John Beilein, online pet peeves, broccoli, and news embargoes.Nikki Sunstrum is our guest, and she is the nationally-recognized, rock star Director of Social Media and Public Engagement for the University of Michigan.Our own Nikki geeks-out a bit on the topic, and we find out if Joe was a cool kid.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 37:  U of M's Social Media Guru

Matt Ottinger

It’s time to spin the wheel, draw a card, and hit the buzzer.Today, Matt Ottinger is our guest on the podcast.  For 29 years, Matt hosted “QuizBusters” on PBS.  He’s also a game show expert and a former contestant.We talk Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Alex Trebek, and Pat Sajak.  Quizbusters, from creation to its final episode.  And… get ready… we flex our trivia muscles, girls versus boys, in the first-of-its-kind Cold Oatmeal Bowl.Brenda  Resch and Bob Olson help us out, and we have a blast.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

It’s time to spin the wheel, draw a card, and hit the buzzer.Today, Matt Ottinger is our guest on the podcast.  For 29 years, Matt hosted <a href="https://www.wkar.org/programs/quizbusters#stream/0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“QuizBusters”</a> on PBS.  He’s also a game show expert and a former contestant.We talk Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Alex Trebek, and Pat Sajak.  Quizbusters, from creation to its final episode.  And… get ready… we flex our trivia muscles, girls versus boys, in the first-of-its-kind Cold Oatmeal Bowl.Brenda Resch and Bob Olson help us out, and we have a blast.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 36: Breaking Game Show News... PBS's Matt Ottinger is back!

Welcome to Cold Oatmeal, a production of Resch Strategies, concocted from the creative think tank that is 230 N. Washington Square, Suite 200. With topics ranging from the latest news headlines and future crisis communications case studies to what we had for dinner last night and what’s happening across Michigan and the nation.

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I&#39;m listening from Portland, Oregon and simply love this podcast! Matt Resch has brought together an amazing team at Resch Strategies - they are so fun to listen to and clearly enjoy each other and their work. Their topics are always relevant and I love that they highlight local folks with all backgrounds. My only question now is whether we groupies should be called &#34;Reschers&#34;, &#34;Reschites&#34;, or &#34;Reschians&#34;...?

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Cue the cozy piano and string music, and get Tim Allen on the horn. The “Pure Michigan” campaign is more than a decade old.  How did it start?  How is it doing?  Where is it headed?Today, on the Cold Oatmeal podcast, we talk with Lindsay VanHulle of Crain’s Detroit Business and Bridge Magazine about her reporting on the coming of age of Michigan’s popular tourism campaign.Then, we say so long and good luck to a great colleague.Also, a very special thank you to our podcast musical partners, Westrin and Mowry and Nick Piazza.  Brian, Pete and Nick are great talents and their willingness to share their work really helped to bring this project to life.  Check them out.  Buy their music.

Cue the cozy piano and string music, and get Tim Allen on the horn. The “Pure Michigan” campaign is more than a decade old.  How did it start?  How is it doing?  Where is it headed?Today, on the Cold Oatmeal podcast, we talk with <a href="http://www.bridgemi.com/about/lindsay-vanhulle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsay VanHulle</a> of <a href="http://www.crainsdetroit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crain’s Detroit Business</a> and <a href="http://www.bridgemi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bridge Magazine</a> about her reporting on the coming of age of Michigan’s popular tourism campaign.Then, we say so long and good luck to a great colleague.Also, a very special thank you to our podcast musical partners, <a href="http://www.westrinandmowry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westrin and Mowry</a> and <a href="https://nickpiazza.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Piazza</a>.  Brian, Pete and Nick are great talents and their willingness to share their work really helped to bring this project to life.  Check them out.  Buy their music.

Episode 2: The Story of "Pure Michigan"

Zoe Clark

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times: running the Cold Oatmeal podcast is just like running the programing for Michigan’s biggest public radio station, and today we prove it!With us is Zoe Clark, program director for Michigan Radio. We talk about Zoe’s job, a little politics, podcasting, and she humors some of our very best questions.  Also, Zoe brought a surprise with her.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times: running the Cold Oatmeal podcast is just like running the programing for Michigan’s biggest public radio station, and today we prove it!With us is Zoe Clark, program director for Michigan Radio. We talk about Zoe’s job, a little politics, podcasting, and she humors some of our very best questions.  Also, Zoe brought a surprise with her.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 34: Zoe Clark

Anna Heaton just left arguably the highest-profile spokesperson job in the State of Michigan.  For the last few years, she’s been press secretary for the governor.  Most memorable moments.  How social media has changed the press secretary job.  A day in the life of the governor’s communications office.  We cover it all on today’s episode and share our own “highlights” from our collective times serving as spokespeople. It’s Episode 21 of the Cold Oatmeal Podcast.

Anna Heaton just left arguably the highest-profile spokesperson job in the State of Michigan. For the last few years, she’s been press secretary for the governor. Most memorable moments. How social media has changed the press secretary job. A day in the life of the governor’s communications office. We cover it all on today’s episode and share our own “highlights” from our collective times serving as spokespeople. It’s Episode 21 of the Cold Oatmeal Podcast.

Episode 21: Next Question!

Did you know that if you catch a swordfish and go to measure it so you can brag to your friends, the fish’s sword nose isn’t included in the actual measurement? Did you know you can hop a plane to Mackinac Island in the winter for 30 bucks?Did you know Stephanie is really good at podcast announcing?We learned all these things talking to John Reurink, owner and publisher of MIRS News, a daily newsletter covering Michigan government, and to Sarah Ombry, our adventurous former colleague who broke our hearts, moved away, and by herself doubled the winter population of Mackinaw City.And, we may also touch on the principles of journalism, the changing media landscape, the impact of term limits, and the true meaning of job satisfaction.  Blah!You’re listening to the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Did you know that if you catch a swordfish and go to measure it so you can brag to your friends, the fish’s sword nose isn’t included in the actual measurement? Did you know you can hop a plane to Mackinac Island in the winter for 30 bucks?Did you know Stephanie is really good at podcast announcing?We learned all these things talking to John Reurink, owner and publisher of MIRS News, a daily newsletter covering Michigan government, and to Sarah Ombry, our adventurous former colleague who broke our hearts, moved away, and by herself doubled the winter population of Mackinaw City.And, we may also touch on the principles of journalism, the changing media landscape, the impact of term limits, and the true meaning of job satisfaction.  Blah!You’re listening to the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 10:  How you measure a swordfish, and the true meaning of journalism.

Al Horford

So what do the Michigan State University response to the Larry Nassar tragedy and cancer have in common?  Well, first, they are both pretty horrible.  Second, we are going to talk about both on today’s podcast.Sound fun?  No??  We have a laugh track.We also talk about Joe’s cheerleading career, an NBA All-Star, mice stomachs, phantom turtles, and welcome Joe's sister to the guest hosting chair.You’re listening to the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

So what do the Michigan State University response to the Larry Nassar tragedy and cancer have in common?  Well, first, they are both pretty horrible.  Second, we are going to talk about both on today’s podcast.Sound fun?  No??  We have a laugh track.We also talk about Joe’s cheerleading career, an NBA All-Star, mice stomachs, phantom turtles, and welcome Joe's sister to the guest hosting chair.You’re listening to the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 9: Cancer, MSU, Al Horford and Turtles... cause why not.

Well, we set out to stage a Burger King/Jimmy Johns intervention for our good friend, Nick, but ended up having a fascinating conversation with Chris Johnson instead.  Chris lives here in Lansing and is an international speaker, an adviser, health and fitness expert and Founder and CEO of On Target Living.Chris has sprinkled his magic nutritional dust on our beloved Joe Becsey, and look how well that has turned out. Plus, he was pushing cold oatmeal before we made it cool.What do cod liver oil, comic books, resolutions and a fitness guru all have in common?  The New Year’s episode of the Cold Oatmeal podcast… it’s good for you.

Well, we set out to stage a Burger King/Jimmy Johns intervention for our good friend, Nick, but ended up having a fascinating conversation with Chris Johnson instead. Chris lives here in Lansing and is an international speaker, an adviser, health and fitness expert and Founder and CEO of <a href="https://ontargetliving.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Target Living</a>.Chris has sprinkled his magic nutritional dust on our beloved Joe Becsey, and look how well that has turned out. Plus, he was pushing cold oatmeal before we made it cool.What do cod liver oil, comic books, resolutions and a fitness guru all have in common?  The New Year’s episode of the Cold Oatmeal podcast… it’s good for you.

Episode 27: The Intervention

Play ball!  The national pastime is back, and so is the Cold Oatmeal podcast.Today we talk a little baseball with a guy whose job it is to literally talk about baseball.  Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, the radio voice of the Lansing’s minor league baseball team, the Lansing Lugnuts.His Mt. Rushmore of baseball broadcasters.  Road trips.  Crazy names.  Game prep.  We make fun of Nick a lot and celebrate Resch Strategies’ 10th anniversary… kinda.  It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Play ball!  The national pastime is back, and so is the Cold Oatmeal podcast.Today we talk a little baseball with a guy whose job it is to literally talk about baseball.  Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, the radio voice of the Lansing’s minor league baseball team, the <a href="https://www.milb.com/lansing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lansing Lugnuts</a>.His Mt. Rushmore of baseball broadcasters.  Road trips.  Crazy names.  Game prep.  We make fun of Nick a lot and celebrate Resch Strategies’ 10th anniversary… kinda.  It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 33: Opening Day

James Madison

Today, we tackle a topic ignored by the masses for just too long… the weather.  That’s right.  It’s time we shine the light of day on this issue that no one ever wants to talk about. Ahmad Bajjey joins us to bring some serious weather knowledge to the podcast.  Ahmad is an award-winning meteorologist with NBC25 in Flint, and he’s awesome.Best weather movie, how to predict snow falls, a new segment, Joe’s pet skunk, James Madison and a “popular” return guest, all on today’s Cold Front Oatmeal podcast.

Today, we tackle a topic ignored by the masses for just too long… the weather.  That’s right.  It’s time we shine the light of day on this issue that no one ever wants to talk about. <a href="https://nbc25news.com/station/people/ahmad-bajjey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ahmad Bajjey</a> joins us to bring some serious weather knowledge to the podcast.  Ahmad is an award-winning meteorologist with <a href="https://nbc25news.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NBC25 in Flint</a>, and he’s awesome.Best weather movie, how to predict snow falls, a new segment, Joe’s pet skunk, James Madison and a “popular” return guest, all on today’s Cold Front Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 31:  A Weatherman, a Skunk and James Madison Walk into a Bar

Despite what some on this podcast may think, there is more to owning and operating a soccer club than “kicking and stuff.” This past summer, Lansing United wrapped up its 4th season in the National Premier Soccer League.  Aside from all the kicking and the running, what goes into starting something like this?  How do you market a new sports team to a community?  How did the press react?  How do you fill the bleachers?Today, we talk about the PR behind the PKs (that’s penalty kicks) with Jeremy Sampson, the President and CEO of Lansing United.  And, we discuss our own back-of-napkin moments of brilliance.This is the Cold Oatmeal Podcast.TODAY'S MUSICAL FEATURE:  "Favorite Part" off the Rogues album by Westin and Mowry.

Despite what some on this podcast may think, there is more to owning and operating a soccer club than “kicking and stuff.” This past summer, Lansing United wrapped up its 4th season in the National Premier Soccer League.  Aside from all the kicking and the running, what goes into starting something like this?  How do you market a new sports team to a community?  How did the press react?  How do you fill the bleachers?Today, we talk about the PR behind the PKs (that’s penalty kicks) with Jeremy Sampson, the President and CEO of Lansing United.  And, we discuss our own back-of-napkin moments of brilliance.This is the Cold Oatmeal Podcast.TODAY'S MUSICAL FEATURE:  "Favorite Part" off the Rogues album by <a href="http://www.westrinandmowry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">W</a>estin and Mowry.

Episode 4:  Hey, Let's Start a Sports Team

About a month and a couple episodes after Nikki joined us at Resch Strategies she asked the logical question, “So what’s the actual point of this podcast?” Blank stares. Well today, we truly kick the PR tires of this little communications vehicle and examine the age-old question: What happens when the chaos and creativity of social media meet the procedures and priorities of state government? What we found is that a statewide social media and digital content administrator is born, naturally.  Andrew Belanger is that administrator for the State of Michigan, and he is today’s guest on the Cold Oatmeal podcast. What’s it like to ultimately bear the responsibility for every tweet, post, and snap coming from Michigan state government?  Let’s find out.

About a month and a couple episodes after Nikki joined us at Resch Strategies she asked the logical question, “So what’s the actual point of this podcast?” Blank stares. Well today, we truly kick the PR tires of this little communications vehicle and examine the age-old question: What happens when the chaos and creativity of social media meet the procedures and priorities of state government? What we found is that a statewide social media and digital content administrator is born, naturally.  Andrew Belanger is that administrator for the State of Michigan, and he is today’s guest on the Cold Oatmeal podcast. What’s it like to ultimately bear the responsibility for every tweet, post, and snap coming from Michigan state government?  Let’s find out.

Episode 17:  The Michigan Department of Social Media

Faithful listeners, you’ve waited long enough.  Our summer siesta is over and season two of the Cold Oatmeal podcast is here.  And, we are back with a slam… a body slam to be exact. Our good friend and Resch Strategies team member, Nick DeLeeuw, is an interesting cat.  One of the most unique people we know.  So, I guess we should not have been surprised when he told us one of his very best, long-time friends is a six foot, seven inch, 350 pound professional wrestler from “the deepest darkest jungles.”  Yes, the one and only, Kongo Kong.As we talked about topics to cover here in season two of Cold Oatmeal, we thought through PR best practices, case studies and the latest trends.  Then we said, “Screw that, let’s talk to Kongo!”  So Kongo Kong, a.k.a Steve Wilson, is with us today, and he’s great.  He talks about how he got into the biz.  How he markets himself and his character.  How he uses social media to build his brand.  And, he picks Joe up over his head.You’re listening to season two (We made it!) of the Cold Oatmeal podcast.Permalink

Faithful listeners, you’ve waited long enough. Our summer siesta is over and season two of the Cold Oatmeal podcast is here. And, we are back with a slam… a body slam to be exact. Our good friend and Resch Strategies team member, Nick DeLeeuw, is an interesting cat. One of the most unique people we know. So, I guess we should not have been surprised when he told us one of his very best, long-time friends is a six foot, seven inch, 350 pound professional wrestler from “the deepest darkest jungles.” Yes, the one and only, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongo_Kong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kongo Kong</a>.As we talked about topics to cover here in season two of Cold Oatmeal, we thought through PR best practices, case studies and the latest trends. Then we said, “Screw that, let’s talk to Kongo!” So Kongo Kong, a.k.a Steve Wilson, is with us today, and he’s great. He talks about how he got into the biz. How he markets himself and his character. How he uses social media to build his brand. And, he picks Joe up over his head.You’re listening to season two (We made it!) of the Cold Oatmeal podcast.<a href="https://www.reschstrategies.com/coldoatmeal/2018/9/11/episode19-kongo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permalink</a>

Episode 19:  Let's Get Ready to RUMBLE!!

Hey, it’s the Friendsgiving episode of the Cold Oatmeal podcast! Well, not really.  Because Friendsgiving isn’t a real thing.  It’s a fake thing.  But we are having some friends over today to talk about politics  and to grade the job performances of others.  So, if Friendsgiving was a real thing, this might be close.Cheyna Roth of Michigan Public Radio.  Jonathon Oosting of the Detroit News.  And the Alec Bladwin of the podcast, minus the assault chargers, Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service are with us.Also… The Golden Turkey Awards.Happy Thanksgiving!  You are listening to the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Hey, it’s the Friendsgiving episode of the Cold Oatmeal podcast! Well, not really.  Because Friendsgiving isn’t a real thing.  It’s a fake thing.  But we are having some friends over today to talk about politics and to grade the job performances of others.  So, if Friendsgiving was a real thing, this might be close.Cheyna Roth of Michigan Public Radio.  Jonathon Oosting of the Detroit News.  And the Alec Bladwin of the podcast, minus the assault chargers, Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service are with us.Also… The Golden Turkey Awards.Happy Thanksgiving!  You are listening to the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 24:  Friendsgiving

Just when you thought this podcast couldn’t get bigger.  Today?  The Beard.No, not Santa’s.  It’s Brian Calley’s beard.That’s right.  We are wrapping up 2018 with a bow made of whiskers, self-deprecation and insights from 8 years working with Rick Snyder and for the people of Michigan.It’s an exit interview with Michigan’s out-going Lt. Governor, and you’re listening to the Christmas episode of the Cold Oatmeal podcast.P.S.  Special thanks to our friend Brian Westrin for his musical contributions to our holiday podcast.

Just when you thought this podcast couldn’t get bigger.  Today?  The Beard.No, not Santa’s.  It’s Brian Calley’s beard.That’s right.  We are wrapping up 2018 with a bow made of whiskers, self-deprecation and insights from 8 years working with Rick Snyder and for the people of Michigan.It’s an exit interview with Michigan’s out-going Lt. Governor, and you’re listening to the Christmas episode of the Cold Oatmeal podcast.P.S. Special thanks to our friend Brian Westrin for his musical contributions to our holiday podcast.

Episode 26: Interview with a Beard

Road trippin’ it!  Joe bought a plastic tub, and the team hit the road to visit Michigan’s oldest restaurant. The White Horse Inn in Metamora was built 171 years ago.  It wasn’t called the White Horse back then, but it did serve as a gathering place for people from miles away.  Just like it still does today.We talk to its owner, operator, and restorer, Victor Dzenowagis.  Ghost stories, an amazing restoration, and a fantastic meal came too.Also, our friend and yours, Andrea Bitely was passing through and joined us in the guest hosting chair.  We also congrats our friends Westrin and Mowry on their award-winning song.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Road trippin’ it!  Joe bought a plastic tub, and the team hit the road to visit Michigan’s oldest restaurant. The <a href="http://www.thewhitehorseinn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Horse Inn</a> in Metamora was built 171 years ago.  It wasn’t called the White Horse back then, but it did serve as a gathering place for people from miles away.  Just like it still does today.We talk to its owner, operator, and restorer, Victor Dzenowagis.  Ghost stories, an amazing restoration, and a fantastic meal came too.Also, our friend and yours, Andrea Bitely was passing through and joined us in the guest hosting chair. We also congrats our friends <a href="http://www.westrinandmowry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westrin and Mowry</a> on their <a href="https://www.wkar.org/post/lennon-songwriting-contest-honors-local-duo#stream/0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">award-winning song</a>.It’s the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 32:  Michigan's Oldest Restaurant 

When we first started to map out plans for this podcast on public relations and the media, one of the very first names we wrote down on our guest wish list was Dawson Bell.Dawson is retired now, but it’s too cold to be golfing, so he is with us to talk about his 27 years as a reporter with the Detroit Free Press.   Also, his thoughts about journalism today and how he spent last Election Day.This is the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

When we first started to map out plans for this podcast on public relations and the media, one of the very first names we wrote down on our guest wish list was Dawson Bell.Dawson is retired now, but it’s too cold to be golfing, so he is with us to talk about his 27 years as a reporter with the <a href="http://www.freep.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detroit Free Press</a>.   Also, his thoughts about journalism today and how he spent last Election Day.This is the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 3: 27 Years on Michigan's Political Beat

Ok, for anyone not in Lansing, MI this week, our little town is in the throws of the Legislature’s Lame Duck session.   Minds are being lost.  Chants are being chanted.  Large ducks, both inflatable and with actual people inside of them are showing up holding signs and wearing name tags.It’s off the hook.  So, trying to find a good time to get our podcast out this week - and announce the Golden Turkey winners - as been a bit of challenge.  It’s also been hard to figure who might be a good person to have on to help us make sense of it all.Our first 93 invited guests declined, so Chris Harkins is with us.  He’s a legislative guy, and he knows stuff.Chris Harkins, Lame Duck, and the Golden Turkey winners.  It’s either a really bad band, or the poultry episode of the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Ok, for anyone not in Lansing, MI this week, our little town is in the throws of the Legislature’s Lame Duck session.  Minds are being lost.  Chants are being chanted.  Large ducks, both inflatable and with actual people inside of them are showing up holding signs and wearing name tags.It’s off the hook.  So, trying to find a good time to get our podcast out this week - and announce the Golden Turkey winners - as been a bit of challenge.  It’s also been hard to figure who might be a good person to have on to help us make sense of it all.Our first 93 invited guests declined, so Chris Harkins is with us.  He’s a legislative guy, and he knows stuff.Chris Harkins, Lame Duck, and the Golden Turkey winners.  It’s either a really bad band, or the poultry episode of the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 25: The Lame Turkeys

Today, we do a podcast about podcasts.  Creative, huh? How do you start one?  What do you say?  Well, the hell if we know, so we talk to Chris Gautz, former reporter for Gongwer News Service and Crains Detroit, now the Public Information Officer for the Michigan Department of Corrections.  He also happens to be the co-host of an award-winning podcast.We also run the picket fence at our bad dreams and reveal our Resch Strategies NCAA bracket supreme champion.You’re listening to the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Today, we do a podcast about podcasts.  Creative, huh? How do you start one?  What do you say?  Well, the hell if we know, so we talk to Chris Gautz, former reporter for Gongwer News Service and Crains Detroit, now the Public Information Officer for the Michigan Department of Corrections.  He also happens to be the co-host of <a href="https://soundcloud.com/field-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an award-winning podcast</a>.We also run the picket fence at our bad dreams and reveal our Resch Strategies NCAA bracket supreme champion.You’re listening to the Cold Oatmeal podcast.

Episode 12:  A Podcast About Podcasts

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