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# 332 - Down and Out in Quarantine Hills


59:20 minutes (54.33 MB)

The latest updates around the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic, including The Weekend Warrior with updates on cancellations impacted by the Pandemic.

Ohio's Stay At Home Order is NOW through May 1st (at the Very Least).

The Ohio Presidential Primary is NOW April 28 (for those who did NOT Early Vote between February 19 and March 16), and that will be done by MAIL. There will be NO In Person Voting. Ballots must be postmarked by April 27. Ballots must be requested NO LATER than April 25 at Noon. You also have the option of dropping off your ballot at your county's Board of Elections on April 28 BEFORE 7:30PM.
For more information on the Primary:
- Franklin County Board of Elections (1700 Morse Rd.; Columbus, OH 43229; 614-525-3100); http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose; http://www.ohiosos.gov

And remember to #HDASH - Hunker Down And Stay Home!

A COMPILATION OF LINKS (Some are in # 331, but I added/replaced some links):
Filing Unemployment in Ohio - http://unemployment.ohio.gov (or call 1-877-644-6562)
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Updates Information on the Coronavirus Pandemic in Ohio - http://coronavirus.ohio.gov (or call 1-833-427-5634; or 1-833-4ASK-ODH)
COTA - Coronavirus - https://www.cota.com/coronavirus/
COTA Pandemic Service Changes - https://www.cota.com/major-service-change-announcements/
Columbus Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Business Resources - https://columbus.org/combatting-covid-19
Columbus Underground Find Local Groups In Need of Help - https://www.columbusunderground.com/local-groups-in-need-of-help-bw1
Coping with Anxiety During the Time of COVID-19 - https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/coping-with-co...

# 333 - The DJBCX: Happy Birthday In The Time of Coronavirus


59:17 minutes (54.29 MB)

The show celebrates nine years on the air tonight with the latest updates from the Stay At Home Order. The Weekend Warrior has updates on events that have been cancelled due to COVID-19/Coronavirus. And, then some.

LINKS (to Past Shows, with Resources):
# 332 - http://wcrsfm.org/content/332-down-and-out-quarantine-hills
# 331 - http://wcrsfm.org/content/331-hdash-hunker-down-and-stay-home

The DJBC Social Distancing Happy Hour May 4 Supersized Monologue (Cut For Time)


17:38 minutes (16.14 MB)

The FULL Monologue for The DJBC Social Distancing Happy Hour on May 4, 2020 that was cut for time. Panic Buying, COTA, Ohio State & Michigan, and the Primary are among the things discussed.

# 335 - May The Fourth Be With You


59:53 minutes (54.83 MB)

Tonight on the Show:
- Latest Updates on COVID-19 (as of May 1, 2020)
- Canceled Events around Town (also as of May 1, 2020)
- Star Wars and Mexican-themed Music (for May the Fourth Be With You & Cinco de Mayo)
- A recap of Michigan and the NFL Draft, plus what it will take to finally Beat Ohio State (and restore glory to College Football)
- The 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Tragedy

# 336 - Networking 201: Job Searching In The Time of Coronavirus


58:55 minutes (53.95 MB)

Tonight on the Show, a Revival of the Networking 101 Series (2012-2015), as 15 percent of the Nation is unemployed (unless you count Freelancers, than it's closer to 25 %), and over 10 percent of Americans have filed for Unemployment.

Tonight:
- Resumes: One page or two?
- Explaining gaps
- Why you should start searching sooner, rather than later

BOOKS CITED:
- Confessions of a Hiring Manager (J.T. Kirk)
- How To Get A Job and Keep It (Susan Morem)
- The Unemployed College Graduate’s Survival Guide (Bonnie Kerrigan Snyder)
and
- The Encore Career Handbook (Marci Alboher)

# 337 - This Summer's Going to Hurt Like...


59:29 minutes (54.47 MB)

Tonight on the show, Twas the Week Before the Unofficial Start to Summer, and all through the house, every creature has still be hunkering down and staying home. And then, the Economy decided to re-open by hook and by crook.

The Weekend Warrior highlights THREE Memorial Day Weekend Events still going on, plus local Farmer's Markets near you (below).

Plus, a salute to the Class of 2020.

LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS:
Bexley - Capital University Parking Lot (Across from 745 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Bexley; Thursdays 4-7PM starting May 21; http://www.bexleyfarmersmarket.org)
Canal Winchester - Canal Winchester Historical Society Parking Lot (10 W. Oak St.; Canal Winchester; Saturdays from Noon, starting May 30; http://www.thecwfm.org)
Clintonville - Ohio History Connection Parking Lot (800 E. 17th Ave., Linden; Saturdays 9AM-Noon; Drive-Through Only; http://www.clintonvillefarmersmarket.org)
Delaware - Delaware County Fairgrounds (236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware; Saturdays from 9AM-Noon; https://www.mainstreetdelaware.com/event/farmers-market/)
Downtown Columbus/Pearl Market - Pearl Alley & Gay Street (Downtown Columbus; Tuesdays/Fridays from 10:30-1 starting May 22; http://www.pearlmarket.org)
Dublin - Bridge Park (Dublin; Suspended until Further Notice; http://www.thedublinmarket.com)
Franklinton - 400 Square (Rich & Lucas St., Franklinton; Last Sunday of the Month from Noon to 4PM, May-September; http://400square.com)
Gahanna - Veteran's Park (207 W. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna; Sundays from 3-6PM - except June 21; https://www.makegahannayours.com/farmers-market/)
German Village - St. Mary School (700 S. 3rd St., German Village; Saturdays 10AM-Noon; http://www.stmaryschoolgv.org/farmersmarket)
Granville - Granville H.S. Parking Lot (248 New Burg St., Granville; Saturdays from 8:30AM-Noon; http://www.granvillefarmersmarket.com)

# 338 - June Is Busting Out All Over...NOT!


59:17 minutes (54.28 MB)

Tonight on the Show, we talk about the Aftermath of the Murder of George Floyd by four White Minneapolis Police Officers, and the weekend of rioting protests in Downtown Columbus (as of 5/29/2020). Plus, the COVID-19 Update Roundup as 100,000 Americans have now died from the Coronavirus. And during Last Call, the update/epilogue on disgraced former WBNS 10TV Chief Meteorologist Mike Davis, who learned his fate.

Keeping things light...
- Daytime Emmy Nominations - Which Soap Stars earned big milestones this year? Which soap leads the Nominations? What episodes did the Four Soaps Submit for the Top Prize? (To Be Continued on 6/22)
- Michigan Round-Up: The THREE Big Four-Star Defensive Hauls over Memorial Day, as we have crossed into the "Halfway To The Game" Mark. However, could The Season be cancelled, as well?
- The Weekend Warrior: What Big Virtual Events are happening. Plus, more major cancellations, and pool closings (BELOW).

LOCAL POOL CLOSINGS (As of 05/30/2020; Edited on 06/08/2020):
Bexley
Canal Winchester
Delaware
Dublin - North Pool ONLY* (South Pool contingent on Health Department Approval)
Gahanna - BOTH Locations
Grandview Heights
Grove City
Groveport
Hilliard - BOTH Locations
Lancaster - BOTH Locations
Newark
Orange Township/Lewis Center
Plain Township/New Albany
Powell
Upper Arlington - Reed Road Location ONLY
Westerville
Worthington - ALL Locations

And, as mentioned on the show...
Question: How would you define somebody who smashes in the window of a television store and takes what he wants?

# 340 - (614) Day in Place


59:54 minutes (54.84 MB)

Tonight on the show, we preview:
- (614) Day
- The Columbus Arts (In Place) Festival
- The Big Give (Wednesday June 10 at 10AM to Thursday June 11 at 11AM)

Plus:
- Updates on Re-Openings and Protests
- That Ohio School announced their new President, Dr. Kristina M. Johnson, PhD
- Has the Curfew Been Lifted?

(614) Day is Sunday, June 14 (6/14).

# 341 - Goodbye, Christopher Columbus (and Aunt Jemima)!


59:51 minutes (54.8 MB)

Tonight on the Show:
- COVID-19 Roundup:
- Anyone in Ohio can NOW get a Test
- The Elephant In the Room

- Daytime Emmys - Who Wins?
- How CBS Daytime is celebrating this week
- Primetime Emmys
- Who is hosting? When is the Ceremony?
- Nominations and Nomination Voting pushed back TWO Weeks
- Academy Awards
- Everything Pushed back TWO Months

The Weekend Warrior previews the Haus Und Garten Virtual Pre-Tour and Virtual Comfest.

The Monologue (CUT for TIME): http://wcrsfm.org/content/goodbye-columbus-and-aunt-jemima-cut-time
COTA Problems (on Medium, you need to subscribe to Read It): https://medium.com/@ryanvollrath/do-better-cota-a9a597f5c85e
Free Press on COTA: https://columbusfreepress.com/article/cota-falling-behind-re-opening-sta...

DJBC Fireworks MIX X (# 10!)


12:44 minutes (11.66 MB)

# 342 - Show Your American Spirit: A Front Porch Fourth of July


59:51 minutes (54.79 MB)

It is America's Birthday, and America is in turmoil. Tonight on the show, how are we celebrating the Fourth of July socially distanced? Plus, the DJBC Happy Hour Fireworks Mix X (10!) is included.

# 344 - To School or NOT to Football?


59:19 minutes (54.31 MB)

Tonight on the show...
- Will there be Football this Fall? Will there be a Football Season?
- COVID Round-Up: The Backlash after Governor DeWine's Wednesday Fireside Chat, plus the Governor that is suing the Mayor of the largest city of his State over Mask Mandates (NOT DeWine)

# 345 - A Socially Distanced Christmas in July


59:44 minutes (54.7 MB)

# 346 - Those Lazy, Hazy, COVID Days of Cruel Summer


59:49 minutes (54.76 MB)

Tonight on the show, it is now August.

The COVID Roundup:
- "Last Call" has a time and a place in Ohio
- Major League Baseball and College Football are both in Jeopardy
- Columbus City Schools are going Virtual; Also South-Western City, Gahanna-Jefferson, Groveport Madison, Westerville, Bexley, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Hamilton Local, and Grandview Heights

Michigan Roundup -
Good News: We stole a Recruit from Little Brother on Friday
Bad News: A 40 Year-Old Sexual Abuse Scandal may have unraveled at U of M
More Bad News: The Season could be Canceled OUTRIGHT
Possibly Good News: Michigan could BEAT Ohio State right off the bat
Yet More Bad News: "The Game" will NOT be the last game of the Season

Weekend Warrior Round Up:
- Virtual Events this Week: The Ohio State Fair and Festival Latino
- Virtual Events in August: Urban Scrawl, Ohioana Book Festival, Celebrate (60 Years of) German Village

And WCRS made the Dispatch (Thanks to Maya Fenter for writing this article, although this show isn't in it):
https://www.dispatch.com/lifestyle/20200802/diverse-columbus-radio-stati...

# 347 - The Countdown Clock Begins: The Revenge Tour 2020


59:31 minutes (54.49 MB)

**RECORDED on August 5 & 7, 2020**

Tonight on the show, The Countdown Clock Begins*. Plus, the Virtual Fistacuffs between Ryan Day and Jim Harbaugh.

In the COVID RoundUp, Governor DeWine's False Positive, plus "It Is What It Is". And, when will there be a final verdict in regards to high school sports in Ohio?

* - After this Show was completed, the Mid-American Conference (MAC) canceled ALL Fall Sports on August 8.

Plus, check out The Columbus Dispatch's Article on WCRS: https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20200808/volunteer-run-columbus-low-po...

# 348 - The Revenge Tour 2020 = CANCELLED!


2:01:22 minutes (111.13 MB)

Tonight on this Super-Sized Show, we've got all bases loaded. DNC, RNC, The Blue Jackets Exodus from the NHL Bubble, the Cancellation of Fall Sports for both the Big Ten and Columbus City Schools, and the Governor's Update on High School Sports.

# 349 - Melania Never Promised You A Rose Garden


59:50 minutes (54.78 MB)

Tonight, on the last show of meteorological Summer (and August)...
- BIG Breaking News in the World of the Big Ten Football (The Soap Opera Lives On)...
- The Recap of the Republican National Convention
- Enough is Enough, when it comes to Violence
- Jacob Blake Shooting

The Weekend Warrior talks about Virtual Events coming up, such as Alt LDAF (Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival), Virtual 934 Fest, Virtual HOT Times, Virtual Merion Village Festival, and Otterbein University Theatre and Dance's Virtual Fall Semester.

Register to Vote (Nationwide): https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote
Register to Vote (Ohio): https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/register-to-vote/ (And they are looking for Poll Workers! If you are young, healthy, and a Registered Voter, you can earn a few bucks to help pay part of the bills, or for some holiday stocking stuffers)
Complete the U.S. Census: http://2020census.gov
- Wakanda Forever (RIP - Chadwick Boseman)