Season 1

Episode 1

In the first episode for Connecting Clarkston, join hosts Anne Bushroe and Katie Hess as they welcome guests Jim Brueck, owner of Native Landscapes, and Real Estate Agent with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Missy Ludd.

Episode 2

In this episode of Connecting Clarkston, Anne and Katie welcome Clarkston Community Schools' Board of Education Trustee Greg Need and Independence Township Board of Trustees' Matt Stoian to discuss all things going in and around the schools and Independence Township.

Episode 3

In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome the Mayor of the City of the Village of Clarkston, Eric Haven. ​

  Episode 4

In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome professional stuntwoman, actor and producer Sara Holden. Holden's credits in film range from The Great and Powerful Oz, The Boss, The Mighty Ducks- Game Changers,  Fuller House and #Momlife, which she starred and produced. 
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Episode 5  ​

In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome Tom Braun and Larry Hess of the Freemasons Cedar Lodge #60 to talk about the history of the Freemasons in Clarkston. ​

Episode 6

In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome the MOST REQUESTED GUEST, Chelsea O'Brien of the Clarkston Family Farm. Chelsea shares the history of the family farm and all that goes into making the family farm a destination. ​

Episode 7

In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome Joanne Leddy, co-owner of the new Inscribe Books, and Diana Shea, owner of the mosquito repellant, Buzz Blocker to talk about their businesses and the importance of shopping local.                                                           ​                      

Episode 8

  In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome the new executive director of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Kendal Penney Petzold and owner of the Main Street
Coworking and Offices, Brandon Still to talk about all things downtown Clarkston. 

Episode 9

In this episode, Anne and Katie found out how two paramedics wound up making 
candles. Josh and Don of Doshi Candle Company walk you through their journey 
​of finding one another and their passion business. 

Episode 10  ​

It's time to go back to school with Clarkston Community Schools' Principal, Gary Kaul. 

Episode 11

In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome Fox 2 Detroit Reporter, Jessica Dupnack. Dupnack, a Clarkston native and CHS grad, details her rise int he media industry and her favorite stories to work on.  

Episode 12​

In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome Amy Laboissonniere with Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors. 

Episode 13

The best story ever heard on the podcast belongs to Jesica Spencer of Spencer Real Estate. Most will recognize her pink 'Jesla' around town but Jesica credits Clarkston for making her into the person she is today. ​

Episode 14

From regenerative Ag to IT. In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome Paul Angelini, founder and chief nerd of Wiztech Computer Repair. #multipassionate

Episode 15

In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome local children's author and Pine Knob Elementary School teacher, Anne Baldwin. ​

Episode 16

Let's honor our hunger and respect our fullness with the aggressively friendly and the best hugger that has been on the show to date. In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome Christi Brown from Intuitively Strong. Brown details her journey through body building and how a dark path led her to the positive mindset she has today. #cuddleaggression

Episode 17- Premiering December 7

Most people want their kids to grow up to be doctors, engineer or start their own company but Robert Esshaki loves food and would love to see Rudy's continue on in his family. In this episode, Anne and Katie welcome the owner of Rudy's Corporate Dining, Robert Esshaki. Robert details the transformation of the Rudy's building in downtown Clarkston, gives a timeline of completion of the new steakhouse and talks about the secret area found in the old Clarkston Newspaper building. 

Episode 18- Coming Soon

The start of Season 2

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