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Music Reframed: SBSO’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” with Maestro Fouad Fakhouri
On Saturday, September 28th at 7:30 p.m., the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra (SBSO) continues its 90th Season with Music Reframed: Pictures at an Exhibition at the historic Temple Theatre in downtown…
Local Journalism Matters with Justin Engel
In his first-ever podcast appearance, MLive journalist Justin Engel talks about his history and work in local journalism. The conversation centers on defining journalism and discusses misinformation,…
On the Road (and Back Again) with Jessica Shepherd
From Saginaw to living to an RV and back again! In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Jessica Shepherd discusses her background in broadcasting and journalism, selling most of her belongings to travel…
Old World Pizzeria: From Fermentation and Rabbit Farming to New York-Style Slices in Saginaw
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Eric Shevchenko talks about bringing New York-style pizza to Saginaw with Old World Pizzeria. He talks about the power of food as a way to keep people connected,…
Ja'Maiya Ryan is Fashionable
Ja'Maiya Ryan is a Saginaw-based designer and she just released a new collection! In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, she talks about design, her history, and her love of not only designing, but…
Brian Pruitt is Dreaming Again: Purpose, Partnership, Parenting
Brian Pruitt was heading into the NFL draft as one of the best running backs in the country, when he received a phone call that changed his life forever. On NFL draft night, he received a call from…
Healthier Me with Alexandria Renee
In this indoor episode of Sidewalk Talks, the host sits down with Alexandria Renee over coffee to talk about local coffee shops, the Healthier Me podcast, and her work in public relations. Alexandria…
How READ Association of Saginaw County Helps Kids
Samantha Engel discusses the READ Association of Saginaw County, founded in 1966 to help children improve reading skills and discover the joy of reading. She shares her background as a historian at…
Hurley Coleman Jr. & Hurley Coleman III: Providence, Progression, and Leadership in Saginaw
In the podcast’s first father-son episode, Phil interviews Bishop Hurley Coleman Jr. and Hurley Coleman III about their life paths, careers, and leadership in Saginaw. Hurley Coleman Jr. shares his…
RX Kids with Christina Harrington
A conversation with Saginaw County health leader Christina Harrington about the chaos and controversy of navigating the pandemic and how Saginaw’s approach—humility, grace, and authentic…
Kristen Squires & the Dow Event Center
Phil talks with Kristen Squires, Director of Marketing at the Dow Event Center, about parenting, frost quakes and trees exploding, identical twin mix-ups, coming events at The Dow and more! Kristen…
Jamie Forbes and Mutual Aid
Join us as we welcome Jamie Forbes once again to talk about an extraordinary mutual aid initiative happening in Saginaw. Jamie shares the inspiring story of how this grassroots effort started with a…
Jeff Larsen talks Food and Imposter Syndrome
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we chat with the handsome, charming, and always charismatic Jeff Larsen! We talk about Saginaw’s food scene, Jeff's role at Great Lake Bay Health Centers, and the…
Arshen Baldwin at Saginaw United
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we sit down with Arshen Baldwin, Assistant Principal at Saginaw United High School! Arshen shares her inspiring journey from generational poverty to becoming an…
Brian Keenan-Lechel
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, we chat with Brian Keenan-Lechel, Director at Saginaw County Parks and Saginaw Community Foundation's Volunteer of the Year! Why are we sitting on a hill? Why does…
That's What She Said with Christiana Malacara
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Christiana Malacara, journalist and creator of the podcast That's What She Said on WSGW! Christiana shares her journey of interviewing over 60 women from the Great…
Sidewalk Party!
It's a Sidewalk Party! Just as Christiana Malacara from That's What She Said! Radio Show on WSGW and I were sitting down for a Sidewalk Talk, Cassi Zimmerman from the City of Saginaw Government…
The Art of Community: Nyesha Clark-Young
Join us in an inspiring conversation with Nyesha Clark-Young as she discusses the impact of the environment on our perceptions, the essential role of art in society, and the intersection of STEM and…
Ramont Roberts and Saginaw Public Schools
Saginaw is starting a new school, and to help kick it off, Superintendent of Saginaw Public Schools, Dr. Ramont Roberts, joins us for a Sidewalk Talk! We talk discuss everything from the…
Saginaw Community Food Club and Kitchen
In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Tina Dowe Swanton, CEO of the Saginaw Community Food Club and Kitchen, gives us the scoop on this incredible project that will increase access to quality food in…
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Sidewalk Talks has published 30 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Sidewalk Talks is currently sporadic with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 29m.
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