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What Had Happened Was: A podcast for Dayton

Host Amelia Robinson shares the best tales from the Gem City, Land of Funk and Birthplace of Aviation: Dayton, Ohio. The "What Had Happened Was" podcast was a finalist for the National Association of Broadcasters" 2019 Marconi award in the podcast category.

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Struggle, survival and strength Part 1: Dayton shares...

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2019/12/12

Dayton was hit square in the jaw over and over again in 2019, but no matter how hard the blow, the Gem City stood up together. Community members share stories of struggle, survival and strength in this special episode of the “What Had Happened Was" podcast. Dayton-area residents were invited to the Dayton Metro Library a few weeks ago to tell stories related to the terrifying Memorial Day tornadoes, Oregon District mass shooting and community unifying events that include a KKK rally. They told

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Struggle, survival and strength Part 2: Dayton shares...

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2019/12/12

This is second episode of a two part series about Dayton's strength. The Gem City was hit square in the jaw over and over again in 2019, but no matter how hard the blow, the Gem City stood up together. Community members share stories of struggle, survival and strength in this special episode of the “What Had Happened Was" podcast. Dayton-area residents were invited to the Dayton Metro Library a few weeks ago to tell stories related to the terrifying Memorial Day tornadoes, Oregon District mass

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The Dayton garage killings

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2019/11/29

Trespassing and damaging property are crimes, but the punishment is rarely death. “What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson and Dayton Daily News reporter Cornelius Frolik dive deep into one of the most controversial Dayton cases of 2019. Property owner Victor Santana was just indicted on murder charges for allegedly fatally shooting Javier Harrison and Devin Henderson in their backs on Aug. 28. Prosecutors say the 17 year olds and a friend were smoking marijuana in Santana’s detached garage

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An extremely hurtful year: Dion Green on pain, grief...

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2019/11/14

Dion Green knows far too personally how hurtful 2019 has been to Dayton. The Northridge resident’s house was hit hard by the worst of the 15 Memorial Day tornadoes that rocked the Dayton area. Weeks later, Dion and his family took an even deeper blow when what started as a beautiful night in the Oregon District turned into a nightmare. Dion’s dad and right-hand man Derrick Fudge died in his arms in the heart of Dayton on Aug. 4. The massacre that claimed nine lives was the worst mass shooting in

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The sharp twists and turns of the Brooke Skylar...

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2019/11/09

The twist and turns of Brooke Skylar Richardson’s trial are explored in this bonus episode of the "What Had Happened Was" podcast. Lauren Pack has covered some of the most talked about court cases in the Miami Valley. One of the biggest was that of former cheerleader Brooke Skylar Richardson. Richardson was on trial on charges she murdered her infant daughter after concealing her pregnancy and the child’s birth and death. This special episode was produced by WHIO Radio’s Jeremy Ratliff and features

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34:34

Delusion, Delight & Drag: deep dive into Ms. Demure’s...

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2019/10/31

Nylons aren’t just nylons. No sir. No ma’am. In the proper hands and when placed over a camera lens, they can transport an audience back to old Hollywood. At least that's what Ms. Demure hopes you think. What Had Happened Was host Amelia Robinson chats with Miss Demure, the outrageously unique and totally sincere host of DATV’s “Harper’s Bazzaroworld presents The Ms.Demure Show.” They dish about Pride, dating and not dating, forgiveness, acceptance, old Hollywood, the Legendary Misty Knight and

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32:53

Old school murder: the stove top killer, the...

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2019/10/17

As the old saying goes, everyone has a story. Some of those stories just happen to involve MURDER. Angie Hoschouer of Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum returns to the “What Had Happened Was” podcast to share shocking tales of Dayton murders pulled right from the Gem City’s distant past. Angie shares the tragic story behind the "Bessie Little Bridge," a mother murderer that ended up in a place worse than jail and the mom who gave her daughter one fatal whack and didn't live to tell about it. But this

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Dayton's other Dave and his magical truck

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2019/10/03

He is Dayton’s other Dave (the other one is Chappelle), and you’ve probably seen his truck. “What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson sat down with David Hurwitz, the dude wearing overalls behind the over-the-top book truck often parked near Blind Bob's or elsewhere in Dayton’s Oregon District. The community activist, artist and retired educator is a key organizer of the Dayton Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration and Deeds Park Dog Park, among other things.. This one-of-a-kind spirit

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32:56

His only child was killed during the Dayton mass...

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2019/09/11

Few people would blame Mike Turner if his heart were full of rage. His only child - his best friend in the entire world - was gunned down during the Dayton mass shooting. In the days since, Mike has been angry, but he refuses to let hate rule the day. Instead Mike is spreading a message of love and conversation. Through #Loganhugs, the retired car salesman with a big heart hopes to remind people that tomorrow is not promised and love and a simple hug are very powerful things. Mike explains why he

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28:58

'One hell of a summer,' Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley on...

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2019/08/29

Somehow saying 2019 has been a hell of a year in Dayton is an understatement. There was a water crisis, an FBI investigation and then a Klan rally followed days later by 15 tornadoes. As the city climbed back to its feet, it was punched in the gut by extreme trauma when a 24-year-old opened fire in the Oregon District, killing nine and causing more than 30 others to be injured. The city’s strength has been tested, but as Dayton Mayor Nan tells What Had Happened Was host Amelia Robinson, the Gem City

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The Story behind “American Factory” with...

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2019/08/16

Culture in the Gem City is changing and Steve Bognar and Julia Reichert are documenting it on film. The region’s most acclaimed filmmakers will host the theatrical premiere of their latest work “American Factory” at the Victoria Theatre. Before that, they sat down for a chat with “What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson. Julia and Steve, both groundbreaking artists in their own right, discuss American Factory, the Obamas, being wined and dined by Netflix, what brought them together as

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Dayton mass shooting, reporters and witnesses on what...

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2019/08/08

The loud pops and bangs that filled the air in Dayton’s Oregon District early Sunday, Aug. 4 were sadly not made by fireworks. It was the sound of Dayton joining the sisterhood of cities rocked by mass shootings. A 24-year-old man with a semi-automatic pistol that police say was modified to act like a rifle, murdered nine people enjoying what was a beautiful night out on the town. What Had Happened Was host Amelia Robinson and her husband Anthony Shoemaker heard the gun blast from their home

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‘A funk in the freezer’: Keith Harrison of Faze-O,...

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2019/07/25

Keith Harrison knows more than most about "riding high" and having to "let it whip." The Grammy Award-winning artist tells “What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson about his life as a member of the funk bands Faze-O, Dazz Band and Heatwave. The Jefferson High School grad breaks down how much money he never earned from the hit song “Riding High,” and where he thinks all those millions went. Keith says he’s experienced band infighting, jealousy and a whole lot of fun during his long career in the

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Barrel House’s Sara and Gus Stathes beer-tastic...

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2019/07/09

Wu Tang is definitely for the children when your folks own the bar. What Had Happened Was podcast host Amelia Robinson spoke with Barrel House owners Sara and Gus Stathes about ferrets, Tinder, Dayton, beer, jerks and Wu Tang Wednesday. Ellie, Sara’s 9-year-old daughter and the Barrel House’s unofficial mascot, was their to represent all things Taylor Swift and to keep things moving. Sara dishes about what it is like to be a boss lady in the male dominated beer world. She and Gus, her new

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"Almost civilized to barbaric," Roger 'Dean'...

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2019/06/20

Few could blame Roger “Dean” Gillispie if he were angry. He was in prison 20 years for raping and kidnapping three women in the Dayton area despite no physical evidence of his guilt. That means Dean spent his 20s, 30s and most of his 40s “sleeping with one eye open” and defending himself in some of the Ohio’s toughest prisons. Exonerated with the help of the Ohio Innocence Project, Dean now lives in his childhood bedroom. He never married and has no children. The dreams he was working towards as

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‘All hell broke loose:' McCall Vrydaghs on tracking...

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2019/06/03

WHIO Chief Meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs used passion and scientific knowledge to inform Dayton area residents when 15 tornadoes - including a monstrous one - assaulted the community on Memorial Day. She talks to “What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson. Want to help Dayton area residents impacted by the Memorial Day tornadoes? Donate to The Foodbank of Dayton (thefoodbankdayton.org) or the Dayton Foundation’s Greater Dayton Relief Fund (daytonfoundation.org).

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Geek King Josher Lumpkin on saving babies, fairies,...

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2019/05/28

There’s are few things better than a punk rock geek who loves babies. “What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson talks to Dayton.com geek culture correspondent about the twisty road that lead him to becoming a baby nurse, trivia host and Dayton's unofficial geek king. There is even D&D chatter and sex ed talk in this episode featuring trivia questions that begins with 'd' words and ends in 't' words. BTW, Geek Gala is planned for June 8 at Blind Bob's. Prepare to let your geek flag fly.

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Karen Korn and Audra Sparks start a weed school

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2019/05/14

When one door slams, another one opens. Karen Korn found a career in marijuana when she walked through that open door. Karen tells "What Had Happened Was" host Amelia Robinson how being booted out of a job propelled her and her business partner Audra Sparks to open Leaf Medic, an online school for medical marijuana professionals. The state-approved company also offers consultations to medical marijuana patients.

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Rob Lowe on craving pie, kicking the can and acting...

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2019/04/26

You can take the Sodapop out of Dayton, but you can’t take Dayton out of the Sodapop. “What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson talked with actor, director and game show host Rob Lowe about his years growing up in the Gem City, where he started his acting career. Lowe plans to present a Dayton-centric version of “Rob Lowe: Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE!” at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2 at the Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St. in Dayton. He's been a Hollywood mainstay since his breakout role as

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Podcasting tips, tricks and stories with Juliet...

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2019/04/24

Podcasters talking about how to podcast... “What Had Happened Was” host Amelia Robinson talked with Tony Peters of DATV and the Icon Fetch podcast and Juliet Fromholt, the host of WYSO’s Kaleidoscope and Alpha Rhythms, live at Dayton Podfest 2019. Tony and Juliet teach podcasting and shared tips, tricks and stories of not fan girl-ing and boy-ing out with Amelia and the audience at Brightside Music and Event Venue in downtown Dayton. Dayton Podfest was hosted by the Gem City Podcast.

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