Ottawa Out Loud

Ottawa Out Loud

Ottawa County, Michigan

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
72%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

An entertaining interview show that provides an in-depth look at the inner workings of Ottawa County's government, one department at a time, and the people who work every day to make it one of the best places to live in Michigan.


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Recent Episodes

S2E3 17: Investing in Our People with Human Resources

Feb 26, 2026 40m

We're bringing in Scott and Kirk from our Human Resources department to talk about how vital our staff is, what actions Ottawa County takes to be an incredible place to work, and why investing in our…

S2E2 16: The Water Quality Dream Team!

Jan 22, 2026 43m

Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush, Ben Jordan from Ottawa Conservation District, and Dan Callam from the Outdoor Discovery Center Network join us to dive into the groundbreaking Water Quality…

S2E1 15: Having Snow Much Fun in 2026 w/ Ottawa County Parks

Jan 02, 2026 34m

Cold weather got you feeling stuck indoors? We're kicking off season 2 of Ottawa Out Loud with an exciting look at winter recreation opportunities from Ottawa County Parks, including skiing,…

S1E14 14: Keeping "Community" in Community Mental Health

Dec 26, 2025 37m

CEO Dr. Michael Brashears joins us to give you a deeper look into Community Mental Health, the philosophies that drive it, and the challenges that it faces in today’s complex environment. See how CMH…

S1E13 13: In Our Administrator Era!

Nov 25, 2025 34m

In our most exciting episode yet, former interim administrator Gary Rosema and administrator Patrick Waterman join the podcast to talk about what administrators do, give their perspective on the last…

S1E12 12: MSU Extension: Cultivating a County

Nov 06, 2025 32m

Kendra, Bill, and Morgan join us to talk about just a handful of the many programs offered by Ottawa County's MSU Extension Office.Learn more about:MSU Extension:…

S1E11 11: The Budget Episode

Oct 16, 2025 35m

Happy New (fiscal) Year! Thanks to Tyler and Sandi from Fiscal Services for joining us today to talk about our county budget: why it's necessary, how it's created, and what's new in fiscal year…

S1E10 10: What's New with the Sheriff's Office? Ft. Sheriff DeBoer

Sep 25, 2025 44m

Sheriff Eric DeBoer joins us to talk about some organizational changes, new technology, recruiting updates, and what makes the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office an incredible place to work. Important…

S1E9 9: CMH & RecoveryFest 2025

Aug 28, 2025 41m

Daniel and Max from Community Mental Health sit down with Scott to talk about the options provided for those struggling with substance use, the live-saving impact these programs have, and details…

S1E8 8: No Farms, No Food: Protecting Ottawa County's Farmland

Jul 24, 2025 41m

Newsflash--Ottawa County is one of the top agricultural powerhouses in the state. That means farming is literally (okay, figuratively) in our DNA. Julie Lamer and Becky Huttenga from the Department…

S1E7 7: Stars, Stripes, and Service with Veterans Services

Jun 26, 2025 43m

Jason and Caleb join us to chat about the philosophy driving the Ottawa County Veterans Services Department, the ways the team works to provide resources and community for local Veterans, and info…

S1E6 6: Getting Street Smart with Ottawa County Road Commission

Jun 05, 2025 47m

It's construction season, y'all-- the time of year where we all regret asking "when are they gonna fix this road????". Despite our grumbling, road maintenance is a necessary inconvenience and an…

S1E5 5: Keeping it Clean with Food Safety

May 15, 2025 47m

Adam and Bekah from the Food Safety team join the pod to talk all about how restaurants, cafeterias, and food trucks in Ottawa County are inspected to keep YOUR dining experience…

S1E4 4: Ballots and Banter Returns!

Apr 24, 2025 46m

On today's episode, we revisit the award-winning Ballots and Banter series as Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck and Elections Supervisor Katie Bard guest star to talk allllllllll about the upcoming…

S1E3 3: Small Homes, Big Impact

Apr 03, 2025 48m

It's undeniable: Ottawa County is an incredible place to live.For decades, the dream of owning a home here has been attainable, but as the nationwide housing challenges persist and the county…

S1E2 2: Parks Are SO Back!

Mar 11, 2025 45m

Thanks SO much for listening to Ottawa Out Loud. We hope you learned and laughed. New episodes release every few weeks.Today, Jessica and Rylie join me to discuss the incredible Ottawa County Parks…

S1E1 1: OCCAA and Walk for Warmth 2025

Feb 18, 2025 40m

Thanks for listening to the very first episode of Ottawa Out Loud, the Official Podcast of Ottawa County!Jen Brozowski, Program Director of OCCAA (like mocha) and international icon, teaches us about…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Ottawa Out Loud have?

Ottawa Out Loud has published 17 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Comedy Interviews.

Is Ottawa Out Loud still active?

Ottawa Out Loud is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 41m.

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