Best Michael Geist Podcasts (2025)

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State Rep. Michael Hale On TN Updates 33:45

2h ago33:45

33:45

During this episode, our host Ben Rodgers talks with TN State Representative Michael Hale about bills that he has sponsored, committees and legislation, wrap up on the general assembly's session, special sessions, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Amber Hoffert On Skin Cancer Prevention 33:45

1d ago33:45

33:45

During this episode, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Amber Hoffert to recognize National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Hear about the risks of Melanoma, the importance of taking care of your skin, signs to look for, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Heather Tinch On K-8 Education 33:35

2d ago33:35

33:35

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt visits with Heather Tinch. She is the principal at Burks Elementary School in Monterey! They talk all about how her career has developed, what it's like working in Monterey, about her family, past and present plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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David Provau Talks About His Service Past 33:17

4d ago33:17

33:17

Our host George Halford is joined by David Provau who has served in multiple capacities across his lifetime. Hear specific stories of his, about his past, upbringing, and current day to day. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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John Sanders And Rhiannon Allison At The Register Of Deeds Office 33:17

7d ago33:17

33:17

During this episode of the Local Matters Podcast, our host Ben Rodgers sits down with two executives of the Putnam County Register Of Deeds Office, John Sanders and Rhiannon Allison. They talk all about the MyLandAlert software, updating the public about deed transferring letters, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Whitney Talks All Things Whitney Root Gardens 32:59

7d ago32:59

32:59

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton visits with owner of Whitney Roots Gardens, Whitney Roots. They discuss all things gardening, the services that Whitney provides (pollinators, soil, landscape, slope of yard), and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Melissa Geist And Cary Cass On Public Health 33:04

8d ago33:04

33:04

Our hosts Dr. Emily Lee and Dr. Jennifer Mabry sit down to discuss national public health week, focusing on prevention, access to care, and environmental factors that affect our health. Their guests are Dr. Geist and Mrs. Cass from Tennessee Tech University. They also discuss their background in nursing, and what they currently work on. Listen To T…

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Darren Reed Talks The Fresh Rinse 32:27

9d ago32:27

32:27

Tiffany Anton, our host, sits down with realtor and business owner Darren Reed who owns The Fresh Rinse here in Cookeville. They talk all about how the business came together, what they do, why they decided to open the business, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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The World Of Kindergarten Teachers 33:30

10d ago33:30

33:30

Host Jeremy Wendt sits down with several Kindergarten and Pre-K teachers to discuss all of the ins and outs of the classroom. Hear about the day to day life, certain events, organization, making progress throughout the year, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Ed Bray Talks Service, Racing, And Work 33:45

11d ago33:45

33:45

Ed Bray sits down with our host George Halford to talk about his upbringing as a child, his young year, middle age history, and current day to day. From military to racing and HVAC, Ed Bray has experience across the spectrum. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Dr. Robert Owens And Boys State 33:07

11d ago33:07

33:07

Our host Ben Rodgers sits down with Dr. Robert Owens who is the Tennessee Tech University Senior Executive for Access, Belonging, and Community Outreach. They discuss all things Boys State: dates, regions, ages of kids, programs, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Jodi Pitts On The Small Business Conference 32:56

16d ago32:56

32:56

Our host, Tiffany Anton, joins with Jodi Pitts to discuss the upcoming Small Business And Entrepreneurship Conference that lasts all day. Also hear about her experience with the Small Business Development Center, The Business Collective, Magnolia Marketing, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Dr. Kinsey Simone And The Impact Of Research 33:30

16d ago33:30

33:30

During this episode with host Jeremy Wendt, Dr. Kinsey Simone from Tennessee Tech's College of Education and Sciences talks on how research skills are developed through the classroom, how they may be missing, what teachers can do, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Meika McClendon And Karen Callahan From Community Options 32:45

18d ago32:45

32:45

During this episode of the Local Matters podcast, discover the Impact of Community Options and Service Groups in the Upper Cumberland as our host George Halford sits down with Meika McClendon And Karen Callahan. They talk all about how Community Options serves the area, how they work with people who have intellectual disabilities, and more! Listen …

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Stephanie Nelson On TN Virtual Junior High 31:57

21d ago31:57

31:57

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Stephanie Nelson who is the functioning principal of a virtual school here across Tennessee. They talk all about what a virtual school is, what Stephanie does as the functioning principal, who they partner with, how to access the school, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! N…

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Dr. Stephen Franklin On Infantry To Adolescence 33:19

21d ago33:19

33:19

On this episode of our Local Matters podcast, our hosts Dr. Emily Lee and Dr. Jennifer Mabry sit down with local pediatrician Dr. Stephen Franklin from Cookeville Pediatric Associates. They talk on insights of promoting the growth of children and their wellness, the importance of checkups and vaccinations, and common health concerns. Listen To The …

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Dr. Summer Weary On Foot Health 34:20

22d ago34:20

34:20

Did you know that April is National Foot Health Awareness month?🩺 Hear from Jennifer Mabry and Emily Lee with Dr. Summer Weary, who has been providing podiatric care to the Cookeville area since 2012. Foot health is important and Dr. Summer Weary is here to help you! Catch all the details Thursday morning at 8 on News Talk 94.1 Listen To The Local …

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Steve And Paula Hines On P.S. Paws Pet Bakery 32:56

23d ago32:56

32:56

The owners of P.S. Paws Pet Bakery, Steve and Paula Hines, sit down with our host Tiffany Anton to talk all about their local business! Hear about what they offer, where they began, how they operate on a day to day basis, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Bob Young And White County Schools 32:41

23d ago32:41

32:41

During this episode, Bob Young sits down with our host Jeremy Wendt to talk about insights into the school board in White County. Bob is a chairman of the White County School Board. They talk about their responsibilities and roles, policies, financial reviews, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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The Life Story Of Archivist Glen Jones 33:34

25d ago33:34

33:34

Our host George Halford visits with Glen Jones who is the first archivist for Putnam County. In 2008 Glen became Putnam County's first archivist and created Putnam's Archives and Putnam's Veterans Hall. Hear about his upbringing, current and future plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Episode 231: Sara Bannerman on How Canadian Political Parties Maximize Voter Data Collection and Minimize Privacy Safeguards 30:44

25d ago30:44

30:44

As the 2025 federal election passes the midway point, it is increasingly apparent that the federal political parties are not only battling for votes, but also for data. Canadians may not see it but political parties are data machines anxious to collect and use as much data about potential supporters as possible. Sara Bannerman is the Canada Researc…

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State Rep Ryan Williams On TN Government 33:19

28d ago33:19

33:19

During this episode, our host Ben Rodgers sits down with Ryan Williams who is the state representative for most of our area in Putnam County. They discuss all things Tennessee Government including term lengths, his background, introduction to government, future plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Dr. Erin Rohman On Allergies 33:22

28d ago33:22

33:22

Listen in as our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Dr. Erin Rohman to talk about seasonal allergies, how some allergens are prevalent throughout the year, and more! Dr. Rohman is from the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus center here in Cookeville. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Buck Parsons On Dental And Oral Health 34:34

29d ago34:34

34:34

Today, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee visit with Dr. Buck Parsons who is a local dentist in our area. They talk about why it's important to think about oral health, and how it is impacted throughout different seasons. Hear about how to keep your smile healthy with Dr. Parsons from Upper Cumberland Family Dentistry. Listen To The Loc…

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Roxy Selzer And Optimal IV Hydration And Wellness 32:38

1M ago32:38

32:38

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with small business owner Roxy Selzer, who owns Optimal IV Hydration And Wellness. This is a hydration and vitamin shop that provides services for several categories of people in our area. Hear about her challenges over the past year, where she's from, her background, and more! Listen To The Loc…

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Mark Farley And UCHRA Education Involvement 32:49

1M ago32:49

32:49

Our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Mark Farley who works with the UCHRA and UCDD, and how his position is intertwined with education in our area. He has been in government for his whole career and has always lived in the UC area. Hear about the impact that the UCHRA programs have on education. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk …

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The Story Of Dungeon Master Joshua Flansburg 33:25

1M ago33:25

33:25

Our host Geroge Halford sits down with Joshua Flansburg who works at WoodmenLife as an insurance agent. They talk all about his past, day to day now, and future plans as well as Dungeons and Dragons and what brought him to be a Dungeon Master for the game. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Episode 230: Aengus Bridgman on the 2025 Federal Election, Social Media Platforms, and Misinformation 38:30

1M ago38:30

38:30

The 2025 federal election is now in its second week and the battle for attention and ultimately votes is taking place both online and offline. The enormous influence of online sites such as Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and a handful of others raises real issues about how information spreads, its reliability, and risks of misinformation and disinformat…

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Captain Larry Crips And Our Country's Challenges 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

During this episode, host George Halford listens to the life story of Captain Larry Crips. Hear all about his upbringing in Blue Springs (Dekalb County), how he was drafted to service in the Navy, good stories from his time in the service, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Episode 229: My Digital Access Day Keynote - Assessing the Canadian Digital Policy Record 28:26

1M ago28:26

28:26

With a federal election just called and the campaign now underway, the focus will turn - at least in very small part - to party policies. It is certainly possible that digital issues such as AI regulation, online harms, and the fate of Internet laws will merit a mention. I’m hoping to cover those issues in the weeks ahead, but this week, I offer on…

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State Representative Ed Butler And New Legislation 32:51

1M ago32:51

32:51

Hear our host Ben Rodgers as he sits down with state representative Ed Butler to talk about which districts he serves, legislation updates for this year, how these changes happen, introducing students to Mock meetings of the house, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Dr. Holly Bundrant On Making Healthy Food Choices 33:22

1M ago33:22

33:22

Hear our host Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee as they discuss Nutrition with Dr. Holly Bundrant from Hope and Health Nutrition here in Cookeville Tennessee. They talk all about National Nutrition Month, her role as a registered dietician in the Upper Cumberland, what makes healthy eating habits important, and more! Listen To The Local Matters …

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Tyler Brown On The Eagle Network And Media Clubs 33:26

1M ago33:26

33:26

During this episode with host Jeremy Wendt, teacher Tyler Brown from Van Buren County talks about the programs that he teaches revolving around media and broadcasting. He has an extensive background with media relations and is now teaching kids methods that he has used in the past. Hear all about it! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News …

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Gage & Allison Farmer On Entrepreneurship In Spencer 32:45

1M ago32:45

32:45

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Gage and Allie Farmer. Gage is the Vice Chairman of the Economic Development And Tourism Council in Spencer, Tennessee. Together Gage and Allie own Folk Stays and The Southern Folk businesses in Spencer. Hear all about their entrepreneurship journey, why they wanted to have their own busine…

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Jessica Hinton And The Youth Entrepreneurship Fair 33:19

1M ago33:19

33:19

During this episode of Local Matters, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Jessica Hinton from the Clarkrange Youth Entrepreneurship Fair that is taking place on April 26th. They talk all about this event for children that inspires youth to pursue their hopes and dreams, how the event will function, time and location details, and more! Listen To T…

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Deborah Robbins On Sycamore Elementary School 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

During this episode of Local Matters - Education Edition, hear our host Jeremy Wendt sit down with the principal of Sycamore Elementary School, Deborah Robbins. They talk all about her past, favorite teachers growing up, events and day to day tasks at Sycamore, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1…

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Chad McDonald On Cookeville Leisure Services 33:05

2M ago33:05

33:05

Our host George Halford visits with Chad McDonald who is from Harriman Tennessee and serves as the assistant director of the leisure services department in Cookeville. They talk all about his family, upbringing, the enjoyment of golf, moving back to Cookeville after serving as an EMT, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 9…

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Emily Bouchette On Poppy & Pearl 32:43

2M ago32:43

32:43

Host Tiffany Anton sits down with Emily Bouchette who purchased the old Borden's Jewelry building in downtown Cookeville. Emily plans on turning this building into Poppy & Pearl, which is a beauty, cosmetic, and personal care business serving notable celebrity clients, numerous weddings, photoshoots, and more. She focuses on mainly hair extensions …

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Justin Campbell And Offerings From Upperman High School 32:45

2M ago32:45

32:45

Our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Justin Campbell who is the head principal at Upperman High School. They talk about who inlfluenced him to become a teacher, the work he did at Prescott South Middle School, differences in his role at Upperman High School, offerings from Upperman for students, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! …

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Dianne Peterson Talks Forensic Handwriting Analysis 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

Host George Halford sits down with Dianne Peterson who is a Baxter native and current Forensic Document Examiner. Hear about her history, day to day work, family, world travels, cases that she has worked on, her future, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Episode 228: Kumanan Wilson on Why Canadian Health Data Requires Stronger Privacy Protection in the Trump Era 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

The craziness of the Trump administration relationship with Canada was on full display this past week as seemingly every day involved some form of policy change on tariffs – first on, then slightly delayed for some goods, then slightly delayed for more goods and by week’s end threats of new tariffs. Given the uncertainty, I recently co-wrote an op-…

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Amber Flynn-Jared and Sherri Smith On Housing And Affordability 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

Our host Ben Rodgers sits down with Sherri Smith and Amber Flynn-Jared to talk all things real estate in the Upper Cumberland. Sherri was born and raised in Algood Tennessee, she got in to real estate in 2008, and is now a realtor with the Real Estate Professionals of Tennessee and the President of the Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors. Ambe…

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Robert Stewart On UC Sonic Locations 33:03

2M ago33:03

33:03

Our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Robert Stewart who is a partner of multiple Sonic locations around our region - about 15 locations. He works mainly with the two locations in Cookeville and the one in Algood. They talk about how he got in to the restaurant business, partnering with Sonic to open locations in Cookeville, and more! Listen To The…

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Katherine Smith And Natalie Beaty On The National Merit Scholarship 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

Our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with two finalists for the National Merit Scholarship, Katherine Smith and Natalie Beaty who are both students at Cookeville High School. Hear all about their achievements, the scholarship, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1By George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jen Mabry & Emily Lee, Ben Rodgers

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Episode 227: Tara Henley on How to Save the CBC 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

Debates over the role and future of the CBC are seemingly about as old as the CBC itself. Those debates have become increasingly fractious in recent years as some see the public broadcaster as essential to Canadian culture and to address concerns about misinformation, while other insist it is hopelessly biased, outdated, and a threat to marketplace…

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