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A Candid Conversation with Cameron Mitchell: Culture, Pivotal Moments and What’s Next for Bridge Park

Our 100th show called for a guest who’s built something real, lasting — and let’s be honest - delicious. Lindsay and Bruce sat down with culinary and restaurant visionary Cameron Mitchell at his Valentina’s location in Bridge Park. Together, they unpack what it really takes to launch a new restaurant concept— from early collaboration and inspiration trips to the hard work of dialing in the menu, service, and financial model. As Cameron shares, it can take years to get a single location right. He also takes us back to the beginning: a turbulent teenage life, washing dishes for a few dollars an hour, and the “light switch” moments that pushed him to write down goals and pursue the restaurant business with intensity. The conversation explores pivotal detours along the way, including being initially turned down by the Culinary Institute of America—and how those early challenges shaped his leadership style and long-term commitment to hospitality education. From there, the focus turns to values-driven leadership and restaurant culture. Cameron explains why he puts associates first, how that approach leads to better guest experiences, and why profit only matters if you protect quality and people. He also reflects on the darkest days of COVID-19 in the restaurant industry, a costly real estate mistake, and the service mindset that continues to power strong partnerships here in Dublin. The conversation also highlights Cameron’s role in shaping Bridge Park as a regional dining destination, pulling back the curtain on his next project—a revealing story behind a concept that marks a first for Cameron and something long on his professional bucket list.  Not a bad way to mark 100—big stories, hard-earned lessons, and what’s next from one of the best in the business. Subscribe, share with a friend who leads people, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

Jack Nicklaus on The Memorial Turning 50

Fifty years of the Memorial Tournament sounds like a sports anniversary, but the real story is what happens when a golf event is built to serve communities.  Lindsay and Bruce are joined by the greatest to ever pick up a golf club — Jack Nicklaus.  They talk about how Muirfield Village and the Memorial helped put Dublin, Ohio on the map, why the City relationship has lasted for decades, and what “give first” truly looks like. Jack also shares the most personal reason behind the tournament’s charitable legacy: a frightening moment when his daughter Nan was a baby and Nationwide Children’s Hospital saved her life. That experience shaped a lifelong commitment to children’s health, from the Memorial’s fundraising impact in central Ohio to the growth of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and clinics across South Florida.  Then, Bruce and Lindsay lighten it up with rapid fire: Jack's walk-up song, the pressure putt that taught him to believe in himself, favorite milkshake flavor, and a behind the scenes Happy Gilmore cameo with an ad lib that made the final cut. From golf history to philanthropy and leadership, this conversation delivers with Jack's signature wisdom, wit and vision for a better world. Subscribe for more, share this with a golf fan, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway.

Memorial Day With Meaning.  Meet Dublin's Keynote Speaker Col. Andrew Powers

Memorial Day can look like cookouts and a long weekend, but the truth underneath it is far more demanding. We invited Colonel Andrew Powers, Commander of the 121st Air Refueling Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard and keynote speaker for Dublin’s Memorial Day Ceremony, to talk about what the day is meant to honor: Americans who died in military service, and the responsibility we carry when we remember them well. Colonel Powers shares the recent loss of six service members in an aircraft crash, including three airmen from his wing.  We talk about who they were as people, what it means to lead a unit through grief while the mission continues worldwide, and why supporting the families of the fallen must be measured in years, not days. If you’ve ever struggled to put words to military sacrifice, this conversation offers language that feels honest and grounded. We also go inside the mission many Central Ohio residents may not realize operates right here at Rickenbacker: the KC-135 Stratotanker and the critical role of aerial refueling. From global power projection to humanitarian response, the 121st supports far more than fuel, including aeromedical evacuation, base defense, logistics, and medical readiness. We close with reflections on national resilience as America approaches its 250th birthday and a reminder that freedom is never guaranteed without each generation choosing to protect it. Subscribe for more conversations about Dublin’s people and public service, share this with someone observing Memorial Day, and leave a review with how you teach remembrance in your family.

Quieter Streets & Safer Paths. New Rules For E-Bikes, Exhaust Noise and More

Revved engines at midnight. A bass line that rattles your windows. A mini motorcycle flying past walkers on a shared use path. These are the moments that turn everyday travel into a quality-of-life challenge. And this is exactly what Lindsay and Bruce tackle in the episode with updated rules on noise ordinances and micromobility rules. We’re joined by Deputy Chief of Police Nick Tabernik and Director of Transportation & Mobility Jeannie Willis to explain what’s changing and how it actually works in real life. We break down the new Dublin Ohio decibel limits for vehicle exhaust based on speed zones and the 80-decibel standard for stereo sound. Just as importantly, we talk about how officers determine excessive noise with a decibel reader and what residents should do when they need to report a problem using the non-emergency line. Then we shift to micromobility, where new devices are showing up faster than most of us can keep track. Jeannie walks us through what counts as micromobility, how e-bike Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 differ, and where each can legally ride. We also cover safe parking that keeps curb ramps clear for accessibility and the updated helmet requirement for riders under 16. Throughout the conversation, we keep coming back to the same goal: safer streets, clearer expectations, and education first with enforcement as a secondary step when behavior doesn’t change. If you care about road safety, shared path etiquette and practical local rules that keep Dublin moving, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor and leave a review with the next question you want us to answer.

A Doctor’s Path To City Hall.  Meet Council Member Dr. Greg Lam

A city can add miles of trails, a world-class rec center, and recruit global companies, yet still miss the simplest ingredient of public health: belonging.  Lindsay and Bruce sit down with Dr. Greg Lam, a cardiologist and new Dublin City Council member. They talk candidly about why he chose local government after years in statewide health policy and nonprofit leadership, and what he learned by knocking on more than 1,600 doors in Ward 3. Dr. Lam shares why being the first Asian American elected to Council matters to the AAPI community, and why diversity and cultural inclusion are essential to Dublin’s identity as a connected, sustainable, resilient global city of choice.  Then we zoom in on the research: strong social relationships can dramatically improve longevity, while social isolation raises risks for heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and anxiety. That brings us back to City Hall, where parks, walkable districts, and intergenerational programming are powerful public health tools. The episode closes with a fun first for Link Ahead as his 16-year-old son Ryan joins to share a teen perspective on Dublin, social media, and what younger residents want leaders to understand. If you care about Dublin, City Council, community wellness, and how local policy shapes everyday life - subscribe, share, and leave a review.