We had a chance to talk with Tyler Shipley, from the MVNU Track and Field Team! Tyler shares with us about his past track experiences, as well as what is upcoming for him leading into his 3rd National Championship appearance! He is headed to Marion, Indiana this week to compete and we wish him the best of luck!

051925 Tyler Shipley Track Interview Part 1

Many of us love The Chosen but now it's time for The Chosen Adventures! This is a new animated series based on bible stories. Ryan Swanson, the writer for both The Chosen and The Chosen Adventures, joined us to tell us about his story and how these projects came to life! He also gives us insight into the new animated endeavor and when we can see it! 

101725 Ryan Swanson The Chosen Adventures interview Pt 1

Our co-hosts celebrated National School Lunch Week! For their Friday Favorites this week they shared their favorite school lunches from grade school.

101725 Marcy Friday Favorites

Today, 10/17/25, Joe Rinehart celebrated his 37th Birthday. Frank and Ann Runion graciously gave a day sponsorship in  honor of Joe. They asked the Big Blue Crew to share special messages for his special day. We love and appreciate you JOE!

Happy Birthday Joe Rinehart

We got the chance to talk with James Blazer, the Knox County Board of Elections Director! James tells us about how his team is prepared for the upcoming General Election. He shares the exciting news about their new V.O.T.E.R vehicle. He also tells us about early voting which is now open, how to prepare for the Write-In Candidates on your ballot, and how his team is sharing results through their website. 

102325 Knox County Board of Elections Director James Blazer pt 1

The Morning Thing hosts have been talking about Fall all week and they also want to celebrate National Food Day! So, they took this opportunity by sharing their favorite fall foods!

102425 Eric Friday Favorite

Wendell Brown is the North Central Ohio leader for the church of the Nazarene and the Founder and CEO of Tragedy into Triumph. He talks a bit about his own history and how he started Tragedy into Triumph. He talks about what Tragedy into triumph does and how they bring in miraculous stories, they’ve brought in people dealing with loss, addiction, and convictions to tell their story and how Jesus saved them.

Wendell talks about how Tragedy into Triumph bring hope to people. The event takes place on November 3-5 at 7 for free. Monday night is Mark Richt, Tuesday is Riley Gaines, and Wednesday is Michael Oher and Wendell talks about why they chose who they did for the event.

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Wendell Brown Tragedy into Triumph pt 2

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