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Life in the 614

"Life in the 614" is the weekly lifestyle podcast at the Columbus Dispatch, providing a taste of upcoming arts, entertainment and leisure activities in central Ohio.

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Mo Rocca discusses his love of obituaries and his new book, “Mobituaries”

Mo Rocca discusses his love of obituaries and his new book, “Mobituaries”

The humorist will appear Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at the Thurber House sponsored event at the King Arts Complex.

21 Nov 2019

24mins

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How to become a social media influencer in Columbus

How to become a social media influencer in Columbus

Katey Haines and Megumi Robinson talk about the phenomenon and its impact.

22 Aug 2019

17mins

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Comedian Darrell Hammond hopes to help others with story of trauma

Comedian Darrell Hammond hopes to help others with story of trauma

Documentary on mental injury to benefit programs at Ohio State.

17 Apr 2019

14mins

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Lee Brice brings own brand of country to Columbus

Lee Brice brings own brand of country to Columbus

Country music star Lee Brice talks about his musical influences, his small-town roots in South Carolina and his upcoming... Read more

1 Aug 2018

14mins

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John Cusack revisits "High Fidelity" 19 years later

John Cusack revisits "High Fidelity" 19 years later

The actor, who will be in Columbus Feb. 15 for a screening of the movie, talks about how it came to be and what keeps fa... Read more

14 Feb 2019

6mins

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Author Wil Haygood tells story close to home in new book

Author Wil Haygood tells story close to home in new book

Wil Haygood's book "Tigerland: 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart and a Magical Season of Healing" released ... Read more

20 Sep 2018

19mins

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Previewing the Shock Around the Clock 24-Hour Horror Marathon

Previewing the Shock Around the Clock 24-Hour Horror Marathon

Dispatch weekend editor Terry Mikesell speaks with Joe Neff, co-producer of the Shock Around the Clock 24-hour horror-mo... Read more

10 Oct 2018

12mins

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Christmas comes to life at Ohio Village

Christmas comes to life at Ohio Village

Emmy Beach of the Ohio History Connection talks about "Dickens of a Christmas" at Ohio Village and how it reflects holid... Read more

12 Dec 2018

16mins

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Jim Henson exhibit at COSI shows imagination is unlimited

Jim Henson exhibit at COSI shows imagination is unlimited

Elyse Lohrbach, project manager at COSI, discusses the genius of Jim Henson and the Muppets, as revealed in the museum’s... Read more

12 Jul 2019

23mins

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Historian David McCullough talks about “The Pioneers,” his latest book involving Ohio settlers

Historian David McCullough talks about “The Pioneers,” his latest book involving Ohio settlers

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author is coming to Columbus, Ohio on June 3.

29 May 2019

16mins

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What does it take to be a ninja?

What does it take to be a ninja?

Michelle Warnky, a regular competitor on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" and founder of Movement Lab Ohio in Columbus, ta... Read more

15 Aug 2018

21mins

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Local Kris Kringle talks about the art of answering Santa’s mail

Local Kris Kringle talks about the art of answering Santa’s mail

Joe Leonetti responds to hundreds of letters each holiday season that he collects at a special mailbox for Santa in West... Read more

5 Dec 2019

13mins

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Chris Thile is bringing his brand of bluegrass to town

Chris Thile is bringing his brand of bluegrass to town

The musician and radio variety show host has plenty to keep him busy these days - and talk about.

15 Mar 2019

17mins

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Ohio State Fair sculptor explains why butter makes everything better

Ohio State Fair sculptor explains why butter makes everything better

Paul Brooke, part of the team that creates the butter sculptures at the Ohio State Fair, speaks with Ken Gordon and Ryan... Read more

19 Jul 2018

10mins

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Magi-Fest 2019: Josh Jay talks about the power of magic

Magi-Fest 2019: Josh Jay talks about the power of magic

Columbus Dispatch features editor Ryan Smith and reporter Ken Gordon speak with Joshua Jay regarding the 2019 Columbus M... Read more

17 Jan 2019

20mins

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Building a better burger in central Ohio with Swensons

Building a better burger in central Ohio with Swensons

Crystal Griffith, a spokesman for the Akron-based fast-food chain Swensons that recently opened a restaurant in Dublin, ... Read more

4 Jan 2019

29mins

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Brian Walker talks MAD Magazine, comic strips

Brian Walker talks MAD Magazine, comic strips

Assistant Features Editor Ryan E. Smith talks with Brian Walker regarding his thoughts on MAD Magazine and the comic str... Read more

8 Aug 2018

19mins

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The secrets of 'The Nutcracker'

The secrets of 'The Nutcracker'

BalletMet artistic director Edwaard Liang offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on a holiday classic.

5 Dec 2018

20mins

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The National bassist Scott Devendorf talks about group’s latest album before Columbus appearance

The National bassist Scott Devendorf talks about group’s latest album before Columbus appearance

Devendorf grew up in Cincinnati and spoke about “I Am Easy to Find” before coming to Express Live on Monday June 24th, 2... Read more

20 Jun 2019

14mins

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