Tim Fulton
Tim Fulton is a Columbus-native/enthusiast who has worked in media, arts event marketing, and tech-centric startup consulting. In addition to The Confluence Cast, he produces events for the Columbus creative community, sits on various boards and commissions, and is a proud dad.
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The Confluence Cast: COTA Bus Transfer
The city’s transit system is going through a transformation. At least that’s the intention. On the occasion of an impending transfer of power and a sales tax issue on the ballot this fall to bulk up services, Columbus Underground reporter Brent Warren sat down with both the outgoing and incoming CEOs of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (or COTA) to discuss the shift in leadership, the transportation projects set to be on the ballot this fall, and what’s next for the former Greyhound station in Downtown.
Civics
The Confluence Cast: Downtown with Michael Brown
We're exploring the evolution of downtown with Michael Brown, who has been a cornerstone in the city's development planning and worked both in and outside city government to cheer on its growth. Columbus Underground editor Walker Evans and Mike delve into the city's challenges and triumphs, the synergy between projects, the balance between iconic and neighborhood-level public art investments, and the concerted efforts to address systemic issues like homelessness and affordable housing. Through anecdotes and insights, they highlight Columbus's young, creative energy and the dynamic urban policies that continue to drive its growth.
Development
The Confluence Cast: Grave Matters – Unearthing the North Graveyard
There is often a complex interplay between preservation and progress. A year into his exploration, Columbus Underground reporter Jesse Bethea continues to sift through the story of how the removal of remains from what was once the North Market parking lot unfolded. From the contentious removal of centuries-old graves to the forensic analysis of unearthed remains, today’s episode navigates the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities surrounding the issue. In the quest to honor the past while embracing the future, we examine what lies beneath the surface of urban development and confront the ghosts of history that still shape our city today.
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The Confluence Cast: Tacos by the Truck
The capital city’s food scene is often heralded. However, its taco truck scene has been often overlooked. Elwood Ellis, a freelance writer for Columbus Underground and self-proclaimed Taco Connoisseur, is trying to change that.
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The Confluence Cast: MORPC’s William Murdock
Is Columbus ever going to get light rail? Is that what Columbus really needs? Reporter Brent Warren sat down with Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission...
Civics
The Confluence Cast: The City of Whitehall
Columbus’s suburbs will play a big role in how we’re able to grow in the future. Reporter Brent Warren sat down with Whitehall’s mayor Kim...
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The Confluence Cast: Former Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx
How is Columbus going to deal with its anticipated growth? Former United States Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, who was in town for MORPC’s State...
Civics
The Confluence Cast: Mayor Andrew Ginther
They say politicians are only as good as their last election, but after that, they’re already looking towards the next election.After serving four years as mayor...
Development
The Confluence Cast: Crawford Hoying
The test of an organization is how it responds to adversity. Such was true for development organization Crawford Hoying during the recession. With multiple...
Features
The Confluence Cast: Ohio v. the World
Ohio’s place in history is often relegated to a few events or trivial facts. Local attorney Alex Hastie and his podcast, Ohio v. the...
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The Confluence Cast: Beyond the Beat
There’s a balance to be struck between storytelling and getting to the heart of what matters in writing. That’s especially true when writing about the arts.
Comedy
The Confluence Cast: Host and Creator Dino Tripodis
How much of ourselves should we put in our work?Today’s guest, longtime host, writer, comedian, and filmmaker Dino Tripodis has a creative journey that is uniquely his own, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Our conversation here takes an eagle-eye view of his career path, the value of being a multi-hyphenate creator, his approach to creativity, and the importance of authenticity.
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The Confluence Cast: Journalist, Legislator, and Author Michael Curtin
From context comes an understanding of everything.Today's guest, well-known Central Ohio journalist, politician, and author Michael Curtin, seems to have understood that from his early days as a reporter to his time as a legislator.In our interview, Mike discusses his career, the future of journalism, the importance of compromise, and how we view issues largely depends on the vantage point with which we view them.Our conversation provides an understanding that context is not just about seeing the bigger picture. It's about appreciating the stories, decisions, and efforts that create that picture.
Development
The Confluence Cast: Franklinton’s Past, Present and Future
Shared experience enhances our sense of space.Over the summer, I had the opportunity to attend the annual Franklinton Board of Trade Gala, held at COSI.That night’s keynote speaker was the well-known Central Ohio journalist, legislator, and author Michael Curtin. His remarks that evening struck a chord with me, and I asked him to recite them again here for Confluence Cast listeners.
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The Confluence Cast: October News Roundup
Can a city that doesn’t know its history properly tell its own story? I posited that question to Columbus Underground writers Walker Evans and Susan Post this week to kick off the first installment in a series of free flowing conversations about a variety of local news topics.