Hot Take From The Kitchen

Stop by Northern Lights Arena this weekend to catch some summer hockey!

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New episode drops with Alpena's new Varsity Head Football coach, Matt Simion! We learn about Matt's journey to Alpena, his hopes for the upcoming seasons and the most important question: or ?!

We are so happy we got the chance to know Coach a bit better, excited for the upcoming football season!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #125: Alpena High School Varsity Football Coach, Matt Simion on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #125: Alpena High School Varsity Football Coach, Matt Simion - Jul 15, 2024

We appreciate the refresh that Makayla Armstead Design did for us!

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New episode is up!

This episode we talk with Jon Studley, Athletic Director of Alpena High School. We learn how he came to Alpena, his rich experience in High School Athletics and where he hopes to see the school grow.

We want to apologize for the audio this episode. An upgraded laptop caused some technical difficulties we hope to have resolved for our next episode.

Lastly, we want to thank Makayla for our new logo. She absolutely crushed it!

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We are filling out our Season 6 line-up.

If you can think of someone we should have on to talk about what they have going on in our area feel free to tag them below!

We also are looking for a couple of sponsors for this year. Shoot Steve or Brad a message if you want to discuss different opportunities!

Send a message to learn more

We need a new logo for the pod. Any graphic designers wanna take the job on? Something a bit more modern, shoot me a message. Just two of us to deal with, so it shouldn't be too terrible. Shoot us a message and we can discuss it along with compensation.

We love seeing other local podcasts! Congrats Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union!

⭐️⭐️Happy Wednesday! ⭐️⭐️Episode 3 - Community Investment with AAACU is live!

Tune in to hear about some amazing organizations we supported and how much we invested in our communities through our Community Investment Fund!

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This week the fellas did their Top 5 favorite guards. Who won?

Those of you who are loyal listeners will remember the fellas said if you send in an email they will do an episode. Well they got an email and fired up the mics!

This bonus episode features DABS Founder, Cliff LaMay. We talk about why he created Dabs, what he's hoping comes out of it and what's surprised him so far--both the good and bad.

We talk about his other side hustle--his DJ Service, Bloc Bros with his buddy Chris and give our Top 5 Guards of all time. It's a great episode, tune in!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #122: DABS League founder, Cliff Lamay on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #122: DABS League founder, Cliff Lamay - Aug 2, 2023

Last week we did Top 5 Disaster movies with Bobby Barrigar. Who do you think won?

We have a fantastic episode for you guys this week! We sit down with Paige Spisak from MIBest! We learn about how she found her way to the mLive team, a little bit about the content they make and how she ended up in Alpena. We then talk to her about all the things she needs to make sure she tries this summer in Alpena--especially with the Fourth around the corner! We then do a Top 5 of our favorite things to do in Northern Michigan. It's a fun episode and really appreciate Paige taking time to swing by the Kitchen!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #119: New to Alpena, but not to Michigan, MLiveMIBest's very own Paige Spisak on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #119: New to Alpena, but not to Michigan, MLiveMIBest's very own Paige Spisak - Jun 21, 2023

Great pod this week as we sit down with Robert Barrigar of Robert Barrigar Agency / Farm Bureau Insurance! We learn about how he grew into the insurnace industry, some of the amazing things Farm Bureau is doing with their Agent Charitable Fund, that stays right here in the state of Michigan.

We discuss his work with Rotary Club of Alpena, and the work they have done across our community and are continuing to do. We dive a bit into our local service clubs and a problem that is happening within our community.

We round the episode out with the Top 5 Disaster Movies--any Insurance Agents worst nightmare 😅😅😅

It's a great episode, make sure you give it a listen!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #118: Robert Barrigar of the Robert Barrigar Agency / Farm Bureau Insurance on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #118: Robert Barrigar of the Robert Barrigar Agency / Farm Bureau Insurance - Jun 14, 2023

Chef Reid Krebs came through our Kitchen this week and we sat down and learned his journey to opening Blue Moon Cafe! We talk about how he arrived in Alpena and his journey in the restaurant industry.

We found out the episode with our Top 5 kitchen hacks, which Reid shares with us his tip on how to make the perfect hard boiled egg!

It's a great episode! Thanks to Reid for swinging by!

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New episode is up!

This week Brad and Steve talk about what they've learned over 5 Seasons of podcasting. Tips, tricks and honestly how to get your own pod up and running for literally no cost.

We then talk about what we would like to see from the pod coming up and then Top 5 our favorite Too Fun Maverick Moments.

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #116: What We've Learned Over Five Years of Podcasting | Tips To Start Your Own on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #116: What We've Learned Over Five Years of Podcasting | Tips To Start Your Own - May 31, 2023

This week Dylan Wallace makes his return to The Kitchen. We catch up on what's happened since he was here on Episode 10--that's 103 episodes later!

Talk baseball and things that Huron Shores is trying to work on this fall. We pivot to talking about his yearly golf outing coming up and then make the turn home with our Top 5 MLB'ers of all time! It was great to have Dylan back!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #115: The Return of Dylan Wallace (in your head make sure you say Wallace in a Scottish accent) on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #115: The Return of Dylan Wallace (in your head make sure you say Wallace in a Scottish accent) - May 24, 2023

Another episode for you all this week as we sit down with our favorite Occupational Therapist and die-hard Lions fan, Ben Freeland! We learn how he transplanted to Alpena with his wife Amanda, touch on his recent job change and of course what he thinks about the current state and future of the Lions.

We round the episode out with our Top 5 Gameday foods. It's a fun episode that has us ready for the fall, even though we've had such a chilly late spring.

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #114: OT & Lions fan, Ben Freeland on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #114: OT & Lions fan, Ben Freeland - May 17, 2023

Doozy of an episode this week as we talk to friend of the pod, Great Lakes activist, local environmental educator AND Chevrolet's Lead Dream Chaser, Meag Schwartz!

We talk about the experience of winning, what she has planned to do with the Chevy Trax and her continued growth of Great Lakes Great Responsibility

We then round the episode out with our Top 5 Michigan Destinations! It's an episode with lots of laughs and celebrating!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #113: Chevrolet's Lead Dream Chaser: Meag Schwartz and Great Lakes Great Responsibility on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #113: Chevrolet's Lead Dream Chaser: Meag Schwartz and Great Lakes Great Responsibility - May 10, 2023

Rainy weather makes it good to do stuff around the house and put a podcast on! Did you catch our Top 5 CD's this week?! Let us know what you think????

Our most popular episode of all time is with Griffin James, so we always like to bring him back and see what's changed inbetween episodes.

We talk about what's all changed, the new store he opened and what it was like winning Alpena's Business of the Year.

We close out the episode with our Top 5 CD's of all-time! Lastly, Steve shared a big announcement at the end of the pod. Those of you who follow along with his Chevy stuff, probably already know what it is!

It's a great episode so give it a listen!

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‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #111: Cedar & Threads Co-Owner, 2022 Business of the Year and Big Foot Lover: Griffin James on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #111: Cedar & Threads Co-Owner, 2022 Business of the Year and Big Foot Lover: Griffin James - Apr 25, 2023

This episode is an INSTANT CLASSIC for so many reasons!!! Thank Kelly and Katie from the Bluebird Boutique for stopping by and talking with us. It was great!!!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #110 The Ladies From Bluebird Boutique: Kelly Heikkuri & Katie Givens on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #110 The Ladies From Bluebird Boutique: Kelly Heikkuri & Katie Givens - Apr 18, 2023

This week we sit down with Ben Gould as he shared with us how everything that has been happened to him in his life--good and bad--has played a purpose.

He shares he experience he has a a nurse during the heat of Covid, and how that balanced out a learning his role as a new father.

We then round out the episdoe with our Top 5 Comedic Actors. It's a great episode, let us know what you think!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #109: Registered Nurse and Future Nurse Practitioner: Ben Gould on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #109: Registered Nurse and Future Nurse Practitioner: Ben Gould - Apr 11, 2023

Looks like we are finally back on schedule! This week we have on WATZ Radio's Shannon LaHaie-Roeske! We learned how she's made her way to Alpena and how she's grown into her role as Promotions Director & Mid-Day host!

We round out the episode with our Top 5 Taylor Swift songs! It's a great episode, so make you give it a listen!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #108: Serving you Hot Lunch Monday through Friday: Shannon Roeske on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #108: Serving you Hot Lunch Monday through Friday: Shannon Roeske - Apr 3, 2023

Great episode this week as we sit down with Jeff Konczak! He shares some stories in the parts he's played with the development of Alpena and some of the things he has in the works! We appreciate him taking out the time for us!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #107: He might B Cubed, but he's definitely not square: Jeff Konczak on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #107: He might B Cubed, but he's definitely not square: Jeff Konczak - Mar 28, 2023

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New episode is up! Thank you to for stopping by!

‎Hot Take From the Kitchen: Episode #106: Two Broke Girls: Alison Jakubcin & Raelyn Szatkowski on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hot Take From the Kitchen, Ep Episode #106: Two Broke Girls: Alison Jakubcin & Raelyn Szatkowski - Mar 16, 2023

Top 5 Martial Arts movies of all-time!

Hey gang!

Just wanted to let you know that our planned guest this week couldn't make it and therefore there will be no episode this week. We still have lots of new guests lined up the next several weeks and are excited to bring you regular episodes once again for the next few months.

Again, we're sorry and talk to you next week!

Our Top 5 with our guest tomorrow night is just as good as last week!

TOP 5 CD's you bought! It doent matter if you want to rank according to how good the album is or how cool it looks.

Drop your favorite below and we will give it a shout tomorrow night!

Who won Top 5 War Movies draft?

Charging Mics and booking guests!

We are finally getting back in the saddle! After lots of talking, we've decided to try out a much shorter seasons. So we are going to aim for a 10-Episode Season this spring and see how it goes!

If you're a past guest and would like to give our listeners an update or have always wanted to jump on hit us up!