If you have ever heard of “lost files,” well this is one. Originally recorded Auguust 6, 2022, it seemed to have woven itself deep in a Google Drive just waiting to be found. Found it was and NOW released to reveal the story of one of the busiest musicians in the Portsmouth, Ohio area.

Originally from Pinkerton, Ohio with a stint in Louisville, Kentucky, Tony has his hand in many areas of local music. Join us as we journey to the story to meet the incredibly talented Tony McKrimmon. He is a force in the music world, leading bands, composing captivating pieces, and mastering a multitude of instruments. In this episode, we delve into Tony's musical journey, exploring his influences, creative process, and the vibrant music scene that has shaped him.

We'll uncover the process behind his compositions, the challenges and triumphs of leading a band, and the passion that drives his dedication to music. Whether you're a musician, a music lover, or simply curious about the creative spirit, this conversation with Tony McKrimmon is sure to inspire and entertain.

You can Find Tony’s updates on Facebook and Instagram.

Since August 2022, he attended the University of Georgia earning a graduate degree. He is still in the band, Mikey Mike and the Big Unit, and another local area band, Luvdisk, He continues to be a part of the Praise Team at Cornerstone Church, The Portsmouth Windy Symphony, and the Director of Bands at Portsmouth City Schools.

He will soon share details of his latest HUGE opportunity coming in 2026!

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In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Schomburg Kanke. After spending most of her life in Ohio, she now lives in Florida. Her work has recently appeared in New Ohio Review, Pleiades, Massachusetts Review, and Shenandoah. She is the winner of a Sheila-Na-Gig Editor’s Choice Award for Fiction. Her zine about her experiences undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Fine, Considering, is available from Rinky Dink Press (2019). Her full-length poetry collection, The Swellest Wife Anyone Ever Had, about Appalachian Ohio, is available now from Kelsay Books. Her next book, Little Stone, Little Stone, about her experiences with ovarian cancer will be available from Sheila-Na-Gig Editions in the fall of 2026. She served as the voice of the Living with Wildlife series on WFSU radio and can now be found on YouTube hosting the Meter Cute Interviews podcast focusing on interviews with contemporary writers on Meter&Mayhem.

Webpage: http://www.jenniferschomburgkanke.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@meterandmayhem

Substack (where she does writing prompts based on the interviews from her YouTube Channel): https://meterandmayhem.substack.com/

Link to where you can order the anthology with her prize winning short story "A
String of Beads": https://sheilanagigblog.com/sheila-na-gig-inc/sheila-na-gig-editions-quick-shopping/a-string-of-beads-other-stories/

Link for ordering The Swellest Wife Anyone Ever Had: https://a.co/d/3vYphFA

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In this episode we chat with Wendy Cartwright, a poet, author of the book, Everything I Said I Wasn't, frequently can be heard at open mic events in the Columbus, Indiana area, is a Freelance Reporter and Newspaper Columnist. Her poetry and written words can be found at various publications and online. In addition to all this, she has had photography exhibits in galleries throughout the region. She shares that she loves traveling throughout the US, Canada and Mexico as well. Once you meet her, you will remember her big smile and great sense of humor.

You may find more information on her and her works on Facebook and the links below.

https://wfhb.org/arts-entertainment/speaking-0f-stories-episode-15-wendy-cartwright

Instagram: @wendy.cartwright

https://linktr.ee/wendy.cartwright

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