x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Livemic Communications Podcast Network

Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools.As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients" episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences,

business marketing

All Episodes

14:57

(Creating Dementia Solutions 53) Eating for the Mind

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/31

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Bronson Battle Creek Clinical Nutritionist Jillian Bowen continues her visit with CDS, this time focusing on what is called the MIND Diet. Jillian discusses what the MIND Diet is - and its roots in the Mediterranean Diet and something called DASH. Episode Resources The Lancet Commission Risk Factor...

en-us

18:33

(Little Blinking Light 13) Five IT Corners NOT to Cut

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/30

Maximizing your information technology budget is certainly advised. However, we asked AE Tech Design President Roger Ferworn which five things are tempting to cut - but could spell trouble if that happens. Here is what he said. Episode Resources AE Tech Design website Book an Appointment with AE Tech Design AE Tech Design, experts in effectively designing technology and managing technology implementation, share that expertise in the Little Blinking Light podcast. This episode is produced by L...

en-us

20:08

(Community Matters 129) BCPD Offering Police Academy...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/28

The Battle Creek Police Department is looking for its next set of future officers - and it is willing to provide scholarships to the police academy for those who make the cut. Officers Nate Belson and Josh Barrix tell Community Matters about what makes a good officer, what the academy is like, and what makes the job rewarding for them. Episode Resources Battle Creek Police Info and Career Stories ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Co...

en-us

16:09

(Community Matters 129) Meet BC City Manager...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/28

A field of 20 applicants has been whittled down to three finalists for Battle Creek city manager. Two have worked most recently in other Michigan municipalities, while the third worked most recently in Georgia. The City of Battle Creek plans a meet-and-greet of the three finalists where the public can interact and ask them questions. The event is planned for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 PM in the atrium at the Doubletree by Hilton in downtown Battle Creek. In this episode, Mayor Ma...

en-us

5:49

(Community Matters 129) Wiggly Tail: Energetic Tally...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/28

This time on the Community Matters Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, we present Tally. A young Australian Shepherd and Cattle Dog mix, Tally is full of energy - and love! Hear Rachel talk about what kind of home is best for her. Episode Resources Humane Society of South Central Michigan website Tally on Petfinder Richard reads to the kittens at HSSCM More Wiggly Tail episodes ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) ret...

en-us

14:45

(Little Blinking Light 12) Five Things to Ask an IT...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/28

AE Tech Design President Roger Ferworn and his team work with large and small clients to help establish, maintain and protect IT network and infrastructure. In this episode, Roger shares his top 5 things to ask a prospective IT contractor before you hire them. His recommendations could save you time, money and aggravation. Episode Resources AE Tech Design website Book an Appointment with AE Tech Design AE Tech Design, experts in effectively designing technology and managing technology i...

en-us

32:52

(Community Matters 128) More Demand - and Funding...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/21

Food insecurity brought record demand at the South Michigan Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, that does not mean demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels. CEO Peter Vogel returns to Community Matters to talk about a recent visit to Washington, D.C. where he and his counterparts from Michigan voiced concerns about potential cuts to food bank budgets. Episode Resources South Michigan Food Bank website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) re...

en-us

17:31

(Community Matters 128) Plan for Beckley Road...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/21

The firm hired to help the City of Battle Creek work through the process of the Lakeview District Plan - focused on the Beckley Road retail corridor - says an overabundance of parking spaces paves the way for new housing. Progressive Companies Associate Planner James Kilborn tells Community Matters "placemaking" is the difference between retail corridors designed in the 1970s and 1980s and a more modern interpretation. Episode Resources Battle Creek Lakeview District Subplan ABOUT COMMUNITY M...

en-us

25:10

(Little Blinking Light 11) Five Foundational Ways to...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/14

AE Tech Design President Roger Ferworn and his team have seen a lot of things when inspecting networks and equipment. In this episode of Little Blinking Light, he shares some of the vulnerabilities he has seen in that process. And, he shares some of the foundational ways to avoid network vulnerabilities. Episode Resources AE Tech Design website Book an Appointment with AE Tech Design AE Tech Design, experts in effectively designing technology and managing technology implementation, share that...

en-us

14:36

(Creating Dementia Solutions 52) Experts: Reducing...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/14

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Bronson Battle Creek Clinical Nutritionist Jillian Bowen visits CDS this time to talk about overall nutrition as well as cholesterol and her impressions of healthy eating. Episode Resources The Lancet Commission Risk Factors for Dementia Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories technology Sher...

en-us

17:01

(Community Matters 127) Future Community Leaders:...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/14

The Battle Creek Community Foundation, while honoring its first full-time chief executive, is looking for its next Peter J. Christ Leaders Fellow. Seeking nominations in March 2025, the Christ Fellow is a chance for the person selected to be involved in leadership development learning opportunities. In a press release, BCCF says those include customized mentoring, stipend support and tools like The Leadership Challenge LPI Self-Assessment. Peter Christ, the BCCF's Lynn Ward Gray and the first...

en-us

8:37

(Community Matters 127) Battle Creek STARBASE Closure...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/14

STARBASE Battle Creek, a science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) academy which provides supplemental learning for hundreds of west Michigan students, has been closed since early February 2025. When or if it - and 89 others in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam - will reopen is caught up in partisan budget wrangling in Washington. STARBASE Battle Creek Director Amber Waterbury calls it a "discrepancy" in the federal budget, which has only allocated one-third of the academy's $60m budg...

en-us

8:45

(Community Matters 127) Mom/Son Birthday Challenge to...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/14

The Detroit Lions engage kids in learning more about football by offering football summer camps all over Michigan. In 2025, one of the camps will take place in late July at Battle Creek Central High School. Nine-year-old Bentley Dowdy and his mom Brittney, of Battle Creek, have started a friendly competition for their birthdays to see which can raise more funds to send kids to the camp. The participation fee for the Lions football camp is $249 per camper. Brittney tells Community Matter...

en-us

11:36

(Community Matters 127) Tariffs are 'Negotiating...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/14

When asked about tariffs the Trump administration is enacting, Battle Creek auto dealer Vince Pavone of Lakeview Ford suggests folks should take a breath. Pavone calls tariffs a negotiating tactic, pointing to those employed in the first Trump administration in the solar panel and washing machine industry. He also suggests rushing to judgment on tariffs is not productive. In this visit with Community Matters, Pavone also relates the potential outcome of tariffs on the electric vehicle sector....

en-us

13:31

(Creating Dementia Solutions 51) Improving Vision Can...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/14

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Cassandra Lucas-Moore with Carewell Services in Battle Creek returns to discuss access to vision services which can mean the difference between seeing well and not seeing well - while at the same time, perhaps contributing to a reduced risk for dementia. Episode Resources The Lancet Commission Risk...

en-us

22:28

(Community Matters 126) Dearing Discusses BC City...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/07

Battle Creek Interim City Manager Ted Dearing returns to Community Matters with updates on the search for the city's next top administrator. Dearing also offers perspective on the ongoing Beckley Road corridor study and downtown river naturalization project. Episode Resources Battle Creek City Manager ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around B...

en-us

13:19

(Oaklawn Health Matters 8) Understanding Vision Therapy

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/07

In this Oaklawn Health Matters episode, Occupational Therapist Rene Pere shares insights about occupational therapy and how that differs from physical therapy. Rene also shares information about the advancing area of vision therapy which offers folks practical ways to compensate for vision impairments that may be affecting their daily lives. Episode Resources Oaklawn Hospital website and Occupational Therapy About Oaklawn Oaklawn was founded in 1925 as a 12-bed hospital in a residential home,...

en-us

18:51

(Community Matters 126) Rep. Steve Frisbie Plans...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/03/06

Steve Frisbie, elected to the Michigan House of Representatives District 44 in 2024, is planning town hall community meetings around Battle Creek in March 2025. The 44th District of Michigan includes Battle Creek, along with northern and a portion of western Calhoun County, including Albion. Frisbie joined Community Matters to discuss what he hopes to gain from the listening sessions with community members on March 7 and March 14, 2025. Local office hours are also planned on March 21, 2025. I...

en-us

23:35

(Community Matters 125) Things to Watch in Battle...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/02/28

Community Matters caught up with one half of the Downtown Battle Creek Zine team, journalist Nick Buckley, to talk about the February 2025 issue in which they tout some of the downtown Battle Creek ongoing developments. Some of those include the river naturalization project. Though it won't be finished in 2025, progress is expected. Ongoing efforts to bring more housing to the downtown area, as well as a new downtown market are among the other notable developments to watch. Episode Resources ...

en-us

14:43

(Community Matters 125) Drawdown Brings A Big Payout...

Livemic Communications Podcast Network ·

2025/02/26

The Harper Creek Optimist Club in Battle Creek is well known for its annual gift to the community in its Christmas Parade. One of the things that makes that parade possible - along with support for programs and education for young people - is the club's biggest fundraiser of the year: The Duncan Bailey Memorial Drawdown. HCOC's Dr. Jeromy Myers tells Community Matters how some event attendees become winners - and how Duncan Bailey made his mark on the club. Episode Resources March 1, 20...

en-us

724 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience

Nomad Capitalist

Supply Shock

Blockworks

RadioBorsa - La tua guida controcorrente per investire bene nella Borsa e nella Vita

SoldiExpert SCF