Episode 52 | straight from the thespian's mouth -- a theater kid's review of Auburn theater
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This week Chester and Jonathan are joined by a prococious little thespian named Daryl Bartlett, a consistent and opinionated member of the Auburn youth theater camps. Daryl just wrapped up the latest production, Suessical Jr., where she played Yertle the Turtle. You'd be forgiven for not knowing that this version of Yertle was a punk rocker in ripped jeans and a beanie, but after watching this episode, you'll learn why. Stick around for some Gen Alpha trivia and yet another reminder that HOPS AND CROPS IS THIS WEEKEND!!!!
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Episode 51 | do you know where your children are? at City of Auburn camps!
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Every summer, over a dozen camp counselors work around the clock at our City of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation department to do it all -- look after your kids, teach your kids, mentor your kids, feed your kids, and most importantly, wear them out so they're kind and docile by the end of the day. But really though, City of Auburn summer camps are the bees knees and today we're joined by counselors Maddy Lindsay and Simon Berry, two strapping young Gen Zers who have spent years overseeing camps at the City. We chat about why it's a great program, why the kids have so much fun, and why...
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Episode 50 | are we cringe? podcasting with two Gen Z (on purpose)
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Chester and Jonathan are joined this week by Next Step Auburn interns Van Nguyen and Taelor Fry, two loud and proud members of the Gen Z generation. Is there a 100% chance that when they read this descrption, they'll think it's mega cringe? Yep. Do I care? Nope. Taelor and Van share their insights (so far) of the Next Step Auburn internship program and all of the slay things they've learned along the way. They'll get into how they got here, what they're doing, and where they're headed. Also, if there's a way to turn this into a strictly Love Island podcast, they'd gladly return.
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Episode 49 | There's nothing junior about this city council (they're amazing)
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When you invite junior city council members Prableen Kaur and Lawand Muhsen to Auburn on Main, you best not be lacking, no. These two are so slay that if you're not standing on business, they'll flex and eat you down, on god. No cap, these two have been staying busy representing Auburn's youngest minds on the Junior City Council, which meets twice a month in City Hall Council Chambers. They've got the rizz, they've based, they're goated, and they're making their podcast debut on Auburn on Main -- check it out, leave a like, maybe subscribe, but then also go out and touch grass and read a book...
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Episode 48 | the only farmers market you'll ever need just got BETTER
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The Auburn Farmers Market has undergone some changes this season, bringing a myriad of vendors and experiences further into Les Gove Park and spreading things out a bit. The result? Well, it's better than ever! Hear directly from market coordinator June Maeva and intern Mackenzie Mullen about why it's the best farmers market in South King County and probably also in the entire world, if we're being honest. Hear Mackenzie's journey from college grad to market guru, and why you should check out the new Brad Pitt movie F1 (it's amazing). Stick around to test your farmers market knowledge,...
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Episode 47 | a theater camp your kids actually WANT to attend???
Auburn on Main
Auburn on Main is back with special guest Jim Kleinbeck the mind and matter behind City of Auburn's theater program (sans theater....for now). Jim has worked for Auburn for 17 odd years now, and folks probably recognize his voice as the booming baritone wafting from the speakers at KidsDay, Petpalooza, 4th of July Festival and more. He's also been spearheading a theater camp every summer, where nearly 50 kids get together for a few weeks and rehearse and then perform their very own play! This year it's Seussical Jr., a play bringing in the wild imagination of Dr. Suess. Give the pod a listen...
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Episode 46 | in turn you'll learn to love our intern
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well it's summer, and that means NEW INTERNS AT THE CITY OF AUBURN! We've welcomed over 10 new interns to our Team Auburn this week, and that includes the newest Communicatins intern, Djeneba Toure-Burke! She comes to us from...Auburn! That's right, she grew up in Auburn, went to school in Auburn, and now she works for the City of Auburn! Pretty cool huh? Djeneba will soon be taking over the City of Auburn socials, so keep your eyes peeled for her newest content. Chester, Djeneba and Jonathan talk about her journey to the City, the stops she made along the way, and where she's headed...
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Episode 45 | So Slay -- the Magazine of Auburn is Headed Your Way
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We're somehow 45 episodes into this thing. Pretty wild, right? I can't believe it either. No guest on the show this week, but that's OK because Chester and Jonathan wanted to talk about the Auburn Magazine -- you know, that thing that's delivered to your mailbox four times a year? (If you live in Auburn, that is). This upcoming issue is packed full of interesting stories, from the cover story diving into the Auburn Public Schools Foundation, to the street closures in downtown Auburn, to the history of the Hops and Crops Music and Beer festival and the ale it produces, to state of our streets,...
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Episode 44 | you're gonna need a permit for that
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As Office Space's Bob Slydell would ask...what would you say...you do here? It's a question I'm sure many out there wonder when they read the job description "permit technician II." huh? Well, Devin Cannon is here to break down what a permit technician does, why it's important, and why, despite some hating the word perm and it together, a permit is so necessary in the world we live in. Plus, she has some pretty great insights into what it's like explaining to the people you know what it is you do all day (they don't have a clue). Stick around for the permit and inspector trivia to test your...
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Episode 43 | Tuesdays just became the best day of the week (we have food trucks)
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You're probably listening to this on a Wednesday but if not, most likely a Thursday or a Friday or a Saturday or -- you get the point. But if you happen to be listening on a Tuesday, and it's the morning, THEN GET YOURSELF TO DOWNTOWN AUBURN FAST! Because every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this spring and summer, City Hall Plaza is hosting two NEW food trucks (some repeats, apologies). Economic Development Coordinator Emerson Folker joins Jonathan and Chester to talk about the new food truck craze hitting Auburn, in addition to a city partnered discount program called Eat Local Auburn, with...
info_outlineJonathan and Chester are joined once again by the Office of Equity's Maddie Ralstin! And why? Because National Night Out is right around the corner -- that's right, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from about 5-9 p.m., Auburn elected officials, staff, police and Mayor Nancy Backus will be out and about in the community! We're talking to residents face to face, sharing updates on what our city is up to, and fielding all sorts of questions. Don't have a neighborhood event to attend? Come to City Hall Plaza! We'll see ya Tuesday.