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The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 11

2010 September 1
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Epsisode 10Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: Flashback Episode – August 17, 2005 – Cincinnati Candidates Forum – Live from Kaldi’s Coffeehouse.

Guests:

Justin Jeffre – Mayoral Candidate 
Mark Mallory – Mayoral Candidate

Sandra Queen Noble – Mayoral Candidate  
David Pepper – Mayoral Candidate 
Alicia Reece – Mayoral Candidate  
Charlie Winburn – Mayoral Candidate 
Bill Barron – City Council Candidate
Jeff Berding – City Council Candidate
Eve Bolton – City Council Candidate
Chris Bortz – City Council Candidate
Laketa Cole – City Council Candidate
John Cranley – City Council Candidate
David C. Crowley – City Council Candidate
John Eby – City Council Candidate
Leslie Ghiz – City Council Candidate
Samantha Herd – City Council Candidate
Damon Lynch – City Council Candidate
Sam Malone – City Council Candidate
Paul McGhee – City Council Candidate
Christopher Smitherman – City Council Candidate
Nick Spencer – City Council Candidate
Jim Tarbell – City Council Candidate
Robert Wilson – City Council Candidate
Wendell Young – City Council Candidate
Sylvan Grisco – City Council Candidate
Gerry Kraus – City Council Candidate
Chris Monzel – City Council Candidate
Victor Phillips – City Council Candidate
Cecil Thomas – City Council Candidate

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Candidate Photo Gallery

Brian & Joe - Cincinnati Candidates Forum 2005

Brian & Joe - Museum Center 2005

Brian & Joe - Between the Stadiums 2005 Brian & Joe - Fountain Square 2005

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Running Time: 01:51:28

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Jury Duty

2010 August 31
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by Brian

This week Joe is performing his duties as a citizen and participating in jury duty.  Unfortunately this means no new episode of The Brian and Joe Radio Show.  We’ll add another flashback episode to the podcast feed, and we invite you back next week for new informative and entertaining content!  Stay tuned…

 

Joe Wessels on Jury Duty

The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 38

2010 August 29
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Episode 38Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: Welcome back for Episode 38 of The Brian and Joe Radio Show.  Joe produces the program this week from the WVQC studios in downtown Cincinnati, OH.  Brian joins the show via telephone from Austin, TX.  Brian and Joe riff on a variety of subjects including the upcoming election season (Chabot v. Driehaus), the 11th Annual Texas Renewable Energy and Green Living Fair, the Reds, the Bengals, and maybe a few other topics.

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Photos:

Alpine, TX

Prince & Michael Jackson
painted on a wall in Alpine, TX (2007)

Running Time: 00:56:11

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Inspiring Brian & Joe

2010 August 29
by Brian

Joe and I find inspiration in all sorts of places, and among all kinds of people.  In 1992 our interest in broadcasting began in earnest with an internship at 55KRC, one of the early powerhouse AM stations in Cincinnati.  But even before spending sweltering summer evenings above downtown on Highland Avenue, we were  motivated to learn and to share stories.  For Joe, his childhood inspiration included many of the local news journalists and radio personalities.  He would listen to Jerry Thomas in the mornings, and in the evenings watch the Channel 9 News anchored by Al Schottelkotte.  I, on the other hand, was influenced by Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck, two quintessential American authors who also happened to be journalists.

The summer of 1992 isn’t all that long ago, but much has changed both in the media and in our lives.  The Internet transformed all aspects of our culture and has altered the way we consume information and entertainment.  Throughout the years Joe and I have tried to keep pace with innovations like streaming audio, podcasting, and social media.  Yet despite the all the new technology, we have learned that the fundamentals of delivering quality content and information have not changed.

Despite the challenges we face by living in separate cities, having a humble budget, and leading busy lives, we try our best to deliver compelling and quality content with each episode of The Brian & Joe Radio Show.  Over the years we’ve added to our role models and heroes.  (This week we posted a photo of Brian and Joe with Al Franken in 2004 on our Facebook page.)  And throughout our journey in the world and in front of the microphone, we greatly appreciate the fans, friends, and family members who have guided us along the way.  We don’t know what the future will bring, yet our goal will always be to deliver stories and interviews in a thoughtful, constructive, and entertaining format.

-Brian

Joe, Al, & Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 10

2010 August 16
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Epsisode 10Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: Flashback Episode – August 10, 2005 – Hustler Cincinnati.

Guests:
Jimmy Flynt – Hustler Hollywood
Rajiv Satyal – Comedian 
Michael Salvi – Spark Cincinnati

Photos

Jimmy Flynt
Jimmy Flynt

Rajiv Satyal
Rajiv Satyal

Michael Salvi
Michael Salvi

Julie Hollyday
Producer – Julie Hollyday

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Running Time: 00:59:45

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The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Webisode 3

2010 August 4

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - WebisodeHosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: Thanks for joining us for Webisode 3 of The Brian and Joe Radio Show.  Last week on Episode 37 we spoke to Brian Saal, self-proclaimed conservative and founding member of Ohio P.A.S.T.  As it turned out one hour was not enough time.  So this week we brought Brian back to talk more about his involvement with Ohio P.A.S.T and his investigations into the paranormal.

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Photos:

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Brian Saal and his boys Shawn,
Christopher, and Adam

Guests:
Brian Saal – Self-proclaimed Conservative and Paranormal Investigator (Ohio P.A.S.T.)

Running Time: 01:20:42

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The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 37

2010 July 27
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Episode 37Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: Welcome back for Episode 37 of The Brian and Joe Radio Show.  Brian is again hosting the show solo this week as Joe finishes up his commitments in Berkeley, CA.  This week Brian Saal joins the program.  Saal, a Cincinnati native, defines his conservative political philosophy and enlightens Host Brian on the Tea Party Movement.  Saal is also a paranormal enthusiast and investigator.  Along with several partners he founded Ohio P.A.S.T., and in his spare time he leads ghost tours and investigates the unexplainable.

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Photos:

Brian Saal

Brian Saal smiling (he never smiles)

Guests:
Brian Saal – Self-proclaimed Conservative and Paranormal Investigator (Ohio P.A.S.T.)

Running Time: 01:00:00

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The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 36

2010 July 20
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Episode 36Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: Welcome back for Episode 36 of The Brian and Joe Radio Show.  Joe is still working in Berkeley, CA and recovering from his cold.  Brian’s dulcet tones are coming from Austin, TX.  Once again Brian and Joe spend the hour on a variety of subjects including the iPhone, Oakland, policing, Cincinnati, and much more.  At the end of the hour is a surprise visit from the new Head for School for Dunham Academy, our good friend Mike Orlando.

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Photos:

Mike OrlandoMike Orlando at the 2004 Brian & Joe Holiday Party

Guests:
Brian and JoeWe could use some help finding a job.
Mike Orlando – Head of School for Dunham Academy

Running Time: 01:03:06

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The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 35

2010 July 14
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Episode 34Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: Thanks for joining us again this week.  Joe calls this episode “Brian and Joe -  BS”.  Admittedly this show is simply Brian and Joe conversing about nothing in particular.  Nonetheless, we guarantee a couple of good belly laughs.  Do you remember where you were when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded?  We do.  And Joe remembers the names of everyone in his sixth grade class at Colerain Elementary.  Enjoy!

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Photos:

Joe Wessels 1992 School Board Campaign T-Shirt
Joe’s 1992 School Board Campaign T-Shirt
Brian's 1988 Team Spirit Award Trophy
Brian’s 1988 Team Spirit Award Trophy

Guests: Brian and Joe – “Yes, we’re trying to make you laugh (and maybe think).

Running Time: 01:04:04

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The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 9

2010 July 9
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Epsisode 9Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: Flashback Episode – August 03, 2005 – Community Diversity.

Guests:

Sasha Rionda – Nuestro Rincon
Michael Flynn – Hispanic Activist
Mariella Schulten – University Professor
Tiana Rollinson – Cincinnati Herald
Joe Mallory – Project Art Reach

Photos

Joe, Michael Flynn, Sasha Rionda, Mariella Schulten, Jenny Brady, Brian Brian hard at work
Joe, Tiana Rollinson, Brian Joe, Joe Mallory, Brian

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Running Time: 01:01:13

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The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 34

2010 July 6
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Episode 34Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: This week Brian and Joe welcome journalist, world traveler, and Palm Springs, California resident Maggie Downs.  Joe returns after a brief hiatus to bring us a good friend of The Brian and Joe Radio Show on the eve of her departure for South America.  Maggie and her friend Deborah left their jobs to navigate the globe in search of adventure and great stories.  Enjoy the hour as Maggie describes her itinerary and while still bubbling with pre-trip optimism.  We hope to check in with Maggie periodically during her voyage for progress updates.  Safe travels Maggie & Deborah!

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Photos:

Maggie @ Grand Canyon, AZ
Maggie @ Grand Canyon, AZ
Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Petronas Towers in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Maggie @ Hualien, TaiwanMaggie @ Hualien, Taiwan Deborah Dearth & Maggie Downs @ Joshua Tree, CA
Deborah Dearth & Maggie Downs
@ Joshua Tree, CA

Guests: Maggie Downs – Journalist, World Traveler @ GirlVentures.net (Twitter and Facebook)

Running Time: 00:58:49

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The Brian and Joe Radio Show – Episode 33

2010 June 29
by Brian

The Brian and Joe Radio Show - Episode 33Hosts: Brian Mueller and Joe Wessels

Topics: This week Brian Mueller again hosts the show without Joe Wessels who is busy in Berkeley, California teaching photography to summer campers.  Joe should be back shortly, but his hiatus gives Brian another opportunity to interview someone he knows personally – Mike Napolitano.  After Brian moved next door to Mike in 2007, the two quickly became friends.  In the time since, Brian has learned a great deal about Mike from his love of ACL Fest to his general gregariousness.  No one you ever meet this side of Queens, NY is quite like Mike.  Tune in for a fascinating hour as Mike reminisces about his days as a “Guido” in NYC to the emerging ACL Mike persona in Austin.

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Photos:

Mike Napolitano ACL Mike
Chillin' the Most! This is ACL Mike
ACL Mike's Photos ACL Mike's Blog

Guests: Mike Napolitano – a.k.a. “ACL Mike”

Running Time: 01:00:00

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