MAHD House Bar Talk

🎙️ Today on the MAHD House Bar Talk Podcast: We’re hanging out with hometown favorite Jason Lawhead, a nationally touring comedian who grew up right here in our neck of the woods. Jason joins us to talk about his roots, his rise in comedy, and what it’s like to chase laughs across the country while never forgetting where you came from. We also chat about his upcoming show on October 19th at Hilarities in Cleveland, where he’s brin...

In this episode of MAHD House, Jimmy sits down with filmmaker John Baumgartner for an in-depth conversation ahead of the Tuesday release of his highly anticipated film, Beneath the Light.John opens up about the creative process behind the movie, the themes that inspired it, and the emotional journey of bringing powerful stories to life on screen. From the first spark of the idea to the challenges of independent filmmaking, this epi...

Who She IsJaclyn Bradley is an Ohio-based indie singer-songwriter, music therapist, and vocal instructor. She founded Rock Town Music Academy in Lorain, Ohio, where she teaches students of all ages to develop their voice and songwriting skills. Musical Background & CareerBradley has performed and released work as an independent artist. One of her releases is a single called “Hometown” (with a B-side “Burn for You”), which refl...

We dive headfirst into the strange crossroads of fashion, politics, and corporate branding. From Sydney Sweeney turning heads in American Eagle jeans to Gavin Newsom dusting off Trump’s old playbook with a fresh round of gerrymandering, the culture wars are alive and well. Cracker Barrel decides it’s time to ditch the barrel (and Uncle Herschel) in a bold rebrand, while Google stirs controversy with a “preferred source” option that...

Today we’ve got a special guest pulling up to the mic — he’s not just a name on a ballot, he’s boots on the ground for Lorain’s Ward 6. Whether it’s fixing potholes, fighting for our neighborhoods, or making sure City Hall doesn’t forget the southside — this man’s been putting in the work.Please welcome Angel Arroyo, Councilman for Lorain’s 6th Ward!We’re diving into what’s really going on in Lorain — the wins, the fights, the futu...

On this episode of MAHD House Bar Talk, we sit down with Chad, frontman of one of Northeast Ohio’s favorite high-energy rock bands: Bad Ju Ju. Known for their killer live shows and a setlist that keeps the crowd moving, Chad gives us a behind-the-scenes look at life on the local music circuit — from wild gigs and barroom brawls to brotherhood, burnout, and the grind of building a loyal fan base one show at a time.We talk origin sto...

part innovator, part war hero, part community builder. Known to many by his ham radio callsign K8US, he’s been a dedicated amateur radio operator since his teenage years, and served as President of the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society for 7 years. Under his leadership, the club skyrocketed from 30 members to over 1,000 strong. He even got the legendary Gary Gargus involved—hosting meetings at Gargus Hall, right across from the G...

Mark A. Ballard, Sr. is a highly respected African American entrepreneur, community leader, and music industry executive from Lorain, Ohio. Born and raised in Lorain, Ballard has built a legacy as the “quiet force” behind numerous social services and initiatives that make Lorain County a better place to live, learn, and work . He is widely regarded as an astute businessman, visionary, and servant-leader who leverages his faith and ...

This morning we’re honored to sit down with a true Lorain legend: Tony Giardini.Tony has spent over 40 years as a top-tier attorney and driven force behind Lorain’s economic Main Street Lorain Development/ Lorain Growth. As partner at Giardini, Poplar & Mason, he’s spearheaded transformative commercial real-estate projects—most notably the Lighthouse Village shopping center, the Harborwalk residential community on the Black Riv...

We’ve got a very special guest in the house—someone who’s been shaking up the system, asking the questions most are too scared to. She’s a fierce journalist, a fearless truth-teller, and the founder of Mean Street News… please welcome Katty Beyer to the mic!Katty’s been on the front lines of some of the most important grassroots stories in Ohio—digging into injustice, exposing corruption, and giving voice to those who’ve been silen...

Today’s guest is someone whose life has been deeply shaped by one of Ohio’s most controversial criminal cases. Amber Smith was just a child when her mother, Nancy Smith, was accused and later wrongfully convicted of crimes that shook the community of Lorain to its core. While much has been said about the case from the legal side, we rarely hear the story of what it was like to grow up as the daughter of the accused—and what it mean...