Perrysburg Podcast

Today's episode includes short interviews with all four of Perrysburg's City Council Candidates:

✅ Erin O'Rear

✅ Justin Edgell

✅ Brad Geiner

✅ Kevin Fuller

The FULL show notes for this episode are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/117 

Questions for candidates

• What brought you to Perrysburg?
• Why do you like living here?
• Why are you running for City Council?
• What's in it for you?
• What do you hope people wi...

In this episode, I share 5 Voter Resources and explain my voting plan for election day.

5 Voter Resources

1. Nonpartisan Voter Guide sponsored by the Perrysburg Area League of Women Voters
2. https://www.vote411.org/ 
3. Candidate Forum Video https://my.lwv.org/ohio/perrysburg-area 
4. Episode 65 of The Perrysburg Podcast featuring Debr...

We're talking about free stuff, second-hand stores, garage sales, and rummage sales in Perrysburg today. We already covered the Buy Nothing Facebook Groups in Episode 81 in February (2025) and Food Pantries in episode 13 (in October 2023).

Stores/Resources Mentioned

• Clothes Mentor https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563083504265 
• Once Upon a Child https://www.faceboo...

The focus of this episode is the medical aspects of pet ownership in Perrysburg, Ohio. Whether you're thinking of moving here or you've been here for a while, I think you'll learn something about being a pet owner in Perrysburg from this episode.

Disclosure: I am not a veterinarian, and this episode is not intended as medical advice. 

This episode has 3 parts:

We're talking about Fall Fun today. There are a variety of fun Fall activities in and around Perrysburg in September and October. This is a follow up to episode 66 of The Perrysburg Podcast, which came out in October 2024. Episode 113 was published on Sept 19, 2025. If you want to skip the audio and check out my lists of Fall activities, read the FULL show notes on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/113.

• ⭐️If you would l...

Join me for Episode 112 of The Perrysburg Podcast as I share my first experience with Perrysburg's Annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt! I'll explain what it is, how it works, and why it's a fun way to appreciate the Historic District, meet neighbors, and discover hidden details around town. Whether you're a local or just curious, you'll learn why this community event is worth checking out.

Links from this episode

• H...

Thank you to the members of the Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group and the preschool staff who provided input for this episode. I was able to put together a list of preschools and tips because of you. I sincerely appreciate your help. Thank you! 

In this episode, I tell you where my kids went to preschool, tips for choosing a preschool, and a list of preschools that Perrysburg resi...

Fire Marshal Aaron Harwell from the City of Perrysburg's Fire Division is my guest today. In this episode, he shares Fire Prevention Tips, talks about the Open House at the Fire Station on Ft. Meigs Road coming up on Sunday, Sept 7, 2025, from 1-4 PM, and much more. 

Our conversation covers AED's, Stop-the-Bleed Kits, CPR classes, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fir...

Three Meadows Park is a City Park located at 300 Three Meadows Drive (Perrysburg, OH). In this episode, I talk about the features of Three Meadows Park. Along the way, I share some memorable stories about my experiences with Three Meadows Park.

11 Features discussed in this episode

1. Two ponds
2. Two bridges 
3. A shelter house
4. A basketball court
5. Canoe and Kayak Storage Ra...

I'm teaching two classes at the 577 Foundation in September 2025.

1. Podcasting 101 is Thursday, Sept 4, 2025, 6-8 PM. Cost is $25/participant.
2. Audio Engineering 101 for Podcasters is Thurs, Sept 11, 2025, 6-8 PM. $25/participant. 

Read the FULL show notes on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/108

Podcasting 101 is a beginner-friendly class. No previous experie...

The Faith Community Leader Series continues today with two leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (11050 Avenue Rd. Perrysburg, OH). Bishop Neil Baird and Youth Leader Quinten Dworczyk introduce themselves first. Then, we talk about mission trips, what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers as a church home, and much more.

If you know someone who might like to learn about The Church of J...

Steve Bronder is the Income Tax Commissioner for the City of Perrysburg. In this episode, Steve discusses his role and how the City's Income Tax Division helps Perrysburg residents. He also gives insights into the four tax jurisdictions that affect City of Perrysburg residents (Federal, state, school district, and municipal income taxes), the City's income tax rate, some of the services our income tax dollars fund, and more.

Lt. Brenton Duran from the City of Perrysburg Police Division talks about the 9 PM Routine in this episode. Make the 9 PM Routine a daily habit. Every night at 9 PM, take your valuables out of your car, lock your car, lock your home, close your garage door (if you have one), lock your windows, arm your security system, and leave an outside light on. Crime prevention doesn't have to be complicated. You just need a routine.

This is the 4th and final part of my Summer Reading Series. The goals of the series are to encourage you to read this summer or inspire you to write your first book.

The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/104

Part One was my interview with Alisha and Tracy at Way Public Library about their summer reading programs. https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/100 

This is Part 3 in my 4-part Summer Reading Series. The goals are to either encourage you to read or inspire you to write your first book.

Part One was my interview with Alisha and Tracy at Way Public Library about their summer reading programs. https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/100 

Part Two was my interview with Perrysburg resident Bill Williams about his first book, 20...

The Perrysburg Podcast is a resource for Perrysburg residents. We talk about what's in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/102 

This is my 2-year podcast anniversary show. On July 2, 2023, I launched The Perrysburg Podcast. When I started it, I put a three-year expiration date on it. Today marks the begi...

This is part two of my 2025 Summer Reading Series. 

• In Part One, Tracy and Alisha from Way Public Library talked about the library's Summer Reading Programs. Click to listen: https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/100.
• Part Two is today. Bill Williams talks about his book 20 Years of Internet Humor and Other Interesting Things: Volume One and also gives advice for aspiring authors.
• W...

This episode kicks off a 4-part Summer Reading Series. 

• Today is part one. We're talking about Way Public Library's Summer Reading Programs with Tracy and Alisha.
• Part two will be on Friday, June 27. It's my interview with Local Author Bill Williams. Join us as we discuss his book, 20 Years of Internet Humor and Other Interesting Things: Volume One. Plus, he gives advice for 1st...

We're talking about first jobs for teenagers in Perrysburg today. People of all ages listen to this podcast, but I wrote my outline with teenagers in mind. Whether you're a teen, a parent, or another listener, you'll get something out of this episode. 

This episode has 6 parts:

• Part One is a recap of some of the jobs either I or someone in my family had as a teenager.
• Part...