We take a closer look at a tri-state holiday staple: the Schnecken.  We hear from the baker whose great-grandfather brought the recipe from Germany in 1904, and why he closed Virginia Bakery in 2005   We talk with two generations of Busken family about their decision to keep Virginia Bakery’s Schnecken  recipe alive.  Also find out how you can check out Shillito’s Elves this holiday season.  Happy Holidays everyone!   - Rob ..read more

Hi, everyone. Rob Williams here. I hope you had a nice weekend. I made a major error with this week's episode. Hear about my huge fail. Also, this week we preview The Nutcracker which premieres Thursday. Did you know that Cincinnati has a live full orchestra for every performance? Hear why. You can take your kids to see Santa at Newport on the Levee, and this year it's free. Co-owner of Cincinnati's first cereal bar, Saturday Morning Vibes, told me about an event she's having called A Magical Christmas Morning with Cereal, Cartoons and Santa.   Here's the link I promised during this ..read more

Here is Rob's deep dive with Loveland Farmer, Jeff Probst. He is the owner & operator of Blooms and Berries Farmers Market in Loveland. It has been a working-family farm since the 1930's ..read more

This is Episode 4 of the Weekend Countdown with Rob Williams. This weekend you can find 2-dollar tacos, explore the Hyde Park Farmers Market - including the great story behind Russo's Ravioli, and sipping coffee for the betterment of the Ohio River.  The Deep Dive this week is with Jeff Probst... not that one, but a Loveland Farmer that operates Blooms & Berries Farmers Market. He shares how the farm has been in his family since the 1930's The fall colors are beautiful, get out and enjoy them ..read more

Rob's Deep Dive this week is with Justin Brookhart from Blink. They talk about his move from Austin to Cincinnati to lead the nations largest light and art show.  The emmersive art show returns to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic ..read more

Here is Rob's Deep Dive with Ray Anderson from the Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society.  They talk about the important work  done by Hamilton County’s one and only animal shelter, and why Rob should not be affraid to foster a dog.  ..read more

Here is Rob's Deep Dive converstation with Andrew VanSickle, the conceptual founder of the project to build a statue honoring Ezzard Charles. Charles is a former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from Cincinnati's West End neighborhood. The bronze statue and plaza commemorating both his life and legacy in the recently renamed Ezzard Charles Park.    ..read more