The Good Stuff

In this episode of The Good Stuff podcast, host Andy Tomlinson interviews Tim Boltenhouse. Tim talks about how he became a police officer and now a D.A.R.E. officer. Andy and Tim also talk about what good stuff he does for the kids. Episode Highlights: Tim talks about his background and what led him to Chillicothe. (0:44) Tim mentions that becoming a police officer was a childhood dream for him but he chose to pursue it a bit later in life. (1:23) Tim explains that D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education Club and it is in 750,000 schools in the United States. (4:50) Tim shares that working with D.A.R.E. has allowed him to grow a rapport with students in Chillicothe. (5:53) Tim shares how he teaches responsibility at a young age. (8:14) Tim explains what vaping is and why it is dangerous for kids. (11:03) Tim shares his career and talks about some of the D.A.R.E. officers that came before him. (15:10) Tim mentions that they have put up an event for the 6th grade to design a police car. (19:57) Tim shares that as a D.A.R.E. officer he goes to many different events in the area. (22:17) Tim explains that D.A.R.E. is an organization that is funded by donations from different organizations and clubs. (25:25) Tim shares that he’s currently reading: The Boogeyman Exists; And He's In Your Child's Back Pocket. (29:42) Key Quotes: "D.A.R.E. is a curriculum that has been put together by some of the top minds as far as teaching children safe and responsible decisions, resistance to drugs, resistance to alcohol, different techniques." - Tim Boltenhouse “Throughout the year, it's just amazing the relationship that you can build with these kids. And as they trust me more, they'll express some of their thoughts, feelings, some of the issues they have at home, and I do everything I can to encourage them, to help them any way that I possibly can.” - Tim Boltenhouse "Instead of, you know, the bad guy finding us by doing something, if we can go out and get the bad guy first, that's better for society as a whole." - Tim Boltenhouse Resources Mentioned: Tim Boltenhouse LinkedIn  Chillicothe Police Department Book: The Boogeyman Exists; And He's In Your Child's Back Pocket Reach out to Andy Tomlinson Tomlinson Insurance Agency

In this episode of The Good Stuff podcast, we talk about how Laura Corcoran, Principal at Bishop Flaget School got into education, all of the activities that are going on at Flaget, and what they offer for students. Episode Highlights: Laura shares her background story and how she got into education. (1:11) Laura discusses some of the tests that she thinks students are most worried about. (6:23) Laura shares how many Priests and Nuns she has the pleasure of working with. (9:49) Laura discusses how aspiring students can start at Bishop Flaget School. (11:26) Laura shares some of the exciting things that will be coming back to Bishop Flaget. (13:06) Laura explains why Bishop Flaget is different from other schools and why they stand out. (17:54) Laura shares that COVID has been very hard not only for the school but also for the students. (20:40) Laura talks about the staffing needs at Bishop Flaget. (22:01) Laura discusses that Bishop Flaget was the first school in the Diocese of Columbus to get a STEM designation. (25:06) Laura shares that they are currently in the application time for state scholarships. (28:06) Laura shares her favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots. (30:36) Laura tells us the last book that she read and also shares that she is a night owl (31:35) Key Quotes: "I think the one thing that separates what we have to offer from other schools is that our faith is a huge part of what we do." - Laura Corcoran "What STEM learning is really all about is a cross-curricular, where you're working on something, and you may be incorporating work from language arts, and science class and social studies. And it's more project-based, real-world focused, and student-centered." - Laura Corcoran "It's trying to create a culture where kids are developing the skills they need to make a difference, to make changes." - Laura Corcoran   Resources Mentioned: Laura Corcoran LinkedIn Bishop Flaget School Book - Outlander Series: Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone Reach out to Andy Tomlinson Tomlinson Insurance Agency

In this episode of The Good Stuff podcast, host Andy Tomlinson interviews Matt Riddle. They talk about how Matt got involved in the Red Cross, all the different lines of service that the Red Cross provides in our community, and the dire need for blood today. Episode Highlights: Matt tells us more about himself and shares a bit of his background story. (1:42) Matt shares how he manages the American Red Cross mission. (5:26) Matt explains how the people from the American Red Cross work and operate during a crisis. (9:28) Matt tells us that in a blood crisis it is important to keep your appointment. (13:05) Matt shares how they helped their neighbors in Kentucky after the tornado. (17:19) Matt shares the operating procedures when a disaster happens. (20:24) Matt explains how people can donate or volunteer. (23:50) Matt shares about the his podcast, Hear From a Hero. (26:57) Matt shares his favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot. (30:34) Matt shares the book that he is currently reading. (31:45)   Matt shares that he is more of a night owl. (33:18) Key Quotes: "One thing I know about the Red Cross is we're very resilient, and our communities match that intensity." - Matt Riddle "I think all the above, I like people's passion, time, and effort over their treasure. That's just kind of who I am as a person. So I guess what I mean by that is we could always use more volunteers. " - Matt Riddle "It revolves around the generosity of donors and the power of all of our volunteers. The organization is very volunteer-driven." - Matt Riddle Resources Mentioned: Southern Central Ohio American Red Cross Reach out to Andy Tomlinson Tomlinson Insurance Agency

In this episode of The Good Stuff podcast, host Andy Tomlinson interviews Jamie Sharp, owner of Rivers Bend Bike Shop. They talk about how Jamie got involved with bicycles at an early age and turned his hobby into a job. They also talk about how the Community bike ride was started, mountain biking in Great Seal park, his other passion for motorcycles, and a possible Pump Track. Episode Highlights: Jamie shares how he first got into bikes. (1:11) Jamie and Andy discuss the expansion of biking in the area. (7:25) Jamie tells us how his idea of the Community ride initially started. (8:07) Jamie shares about his longest ride, and how long it took to finish it. (12:35)  Jamie discusses the work they are doing to create more trails. (15:05) Jamie explains that knowing trails and how they are meant to be ridden can make them more enjoyable. (20:05)  Jamie shares what a Pump Track is and how it’s great for exercise. (22:17)  Jamie shares the kinds of bikes that can be used on a Pump Track. (24:35) Jamie shares that aside from biking he also has a special interest in motorbikes. (27:05) Jamie shares the most unique motorcycle that he ever bought and how much it cost. (28:12) Jamie tells us his favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots. (33:28) Jamie says that he is an early bird. (34:27) Key Quotes: "I mean, a lot of times people probably think, you don't have to sell bikes or do this or do that. I've been mountain biking since 1989. I just like bikes. I like mountain biking." - Jamie Sharp "If you know which way to go on a trail, it can help a lot…it just makes it more enjoyable to ride the trail in their direction. It's going to be more enjoyable or if not, it can be really painful." - Jamie Sharp I ride every day. If anybody wants to ride, I'll ride with you whatever day you want to." - Jamie Sharp Resources Mentioned: Rivers Bend Bike Shop Reach out to Andy Tomlinson Tomlinson Insurance Agency

In this episode of The Good Stuff podcast, host Andy Tomlinson interviews AJ Good. They talk about how the "I Hate AJ Good Stickers" started, his YouTube channel, The House of Masks, and his headquarters in downtown Chillicothe. Episode Highlights: AJ starts the conversation by telling the story behind the "I Hate AJ Good Stickers". (2:52) AJ shares with Andy a short story of how he got into masks. (5:01) AJ tells us how he got started with content creation and his influences when creating his content. (10:47) AJ shares a great moment when people lined up to get into The House of Mask. (15:12) AJ tells a story about a weird situation he experienced because of content creation. (18:39) AJ talks about some of his frustrations with YouTube. (22:25) AJ shares about his mentor growing up. (25:36) AJ talks about regrets as well as the things he is proudest of. (34:47) AJ shares some of his plans for his other YouTube channel in 2022. (37:02) AJ shares his favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots. (38:23) AJ tells us that he does not read books, but instead likes journaling. (39:58) AJ shares that he can either be a night owl or an early bird. (40:27) Key Quotes: "There's a select few Chillicothe proud people. And, you probably know the exact same people I'm talking about. And I've always been one." - AJ Good "I always do things that I have regrets about but then I'm like, ‘Well, if that hadn't happened, it might have had a butterfly effect on it and yeah, nothing would be the same.’" - AJ Good   "So with Instagram. there's an algorithm, you can figure it out. With YouTube, there's an algorithm, you can figure it out. And then it's just you work hard. You stick to that sort of schedule. With Tick Tock, it's like, you get lucky." - AJ Good Resources Mentioned: The House of Masks Reach out to Andy Tomlinson Tomlinson Insurance Agency