The Perrysburg Podcast

The Perrysburg Podcast

The Perrysburg Podcast is a resource for Perrysburg residents and visitors. We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here.

Hosted by Perrysburg resident Kim Newlove

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Nov. 14, 2026

Small Business Saturday

In this episode, we talk about Small Business Saturday. What is it? When is it? Why does it matter to Perrysburg? I also invite Perrysburg-based small businesses to contribute content to a future episode of the podcast at no cost. If you or someone you know is a small business owner in Perrysburg, you need to listen to this episode, and pass it on! The full show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/159. Share this episode with your friends and neighbors. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving
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158
Oct. 22, 2026

Historical Plaques and Perrysburg's First Plaque Party

BK Barefoot and Adam Porth applied for a historical plaque just two days after buying their 1910 Perrysburg home. Their excitement soon spread to their neighbors and inspired a neighborhood "plaque party." In Episode 158 of The Perrysburg Podcast, I talk with BK, Adam, and Dave Kleeberger, who coordinates the historical plaque program for Historic Perrysburg Inc. Together, we explore how these oval plaques celebrate local history and help neighbors connect. Dave explains who qualifies for a pl
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157
Sept. 3, 2026

Rotary in Perrysburg

What does Rotary do in Perrysburg, and how is the Perrysburg Rotary Club different from the Perrysburg Rotary Community Foundation? In Episode 157, I talk with Hallie Nagel, President of the Perrysburg Rotary Club, and Jack Sculfort, Executive Director of the Perrysburg Rotary Community Foundation. Hallie is a 25-year Rotarian who began her term as club president in July 2026. Jack has served the foundation in several roles since 2000 and became its Executive Director in 2024. Hallie and Jack
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156
Aug. 20, 2026

Sips and Stories October 24, 2026

Mark your Calendar for October 24, 2026! In Episode 156 of The Perrysburg Podcast, Joy Studer and Caroline Hoffmann from Historic Perrysburg, Inc. return to the show to preview Sips & Stories. This free, family-friendly event will take place Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12-6:30 PM as part of Perrysburg’s America 250 Celebration. Sips & Stories is part history tour, part live theater, and part citywide adventure. Two vintage-style trolleys—one red and one white—will travel around Perrysburg from
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155
July 2, 2026

Celebrating Three Years

The Perrysburg Podcast is three years old! 🎉 In episode 155, I’m celebrating the third anniversary of The Perrysburg Podcast with a look back and a look ahead. This solo episode has four parts: gratitude, stats, lessons learned, and what’s next. I thank listeners, my family, my guests, my sources of information, the City of Perrysburg’s former and current Public Information Officers, my podcast coach Dave Jackson, and everyone who has helped support the show over the last three years. I also s
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154
June 25, 2026

My Lap Swimming Journey and the Mary Chris Kay Aquatics Fund

In this episode of The Perrysburg Podcast, I share the story of how a foot injury led me to become a lap swimmer at the Fort Meigs YMCA at age 35 — and how that journey introduced me to my swim coach and friend, Mary Chris Kay. Mary Chris helped me learn how to “speak swim,” build confidence in the water, and become part of a swim community at the Y. She has taught kids, coached adults, encouraged beginners, supported competitors, and helped make the pool feel like a place where people belong.
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About the Host

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Kim Newlove

Podcast Host

Kim Newlove is a pharmacist, voice actor, podcast host, author, coach, consultant, volunteer, wife, and mom of two young men. She and her family live in Perrysburg, OH.

Kim earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy in 2001. She founded The Pharmacist's Voice ®, LLC in 2017, and launched The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast in 2019. The Perrysburg Podcast is a service project/hobby podcast, and it launched in 2023. Kim's voiceover website is https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com, and her online store is https://www.kimnewlove.com.

In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending time with family, playing Ticket to Ride Switzerland, swimming at the Ft. Meigs YMCA, and riding her BMW motorbike.