HeyJaredSidewalk Talks
Random people, random topics, talking on random sidewalks in the City of Saginaw, Michigan.
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- Sep 21, 2026
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Marcus Kapp of Kapp-ture: Bespoke Tailoring, Better Fits & Big Saginaw Energy (opens the original)
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In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Marcus Kapp breaks down what he does: tailoring everyday clothing, creating custom pieces, and working toward his first one-of-one bespoke suit. Marcus shares how he got started at a local big-box store, learned under a master tailor, and fell in love with the craft—especially how great fit boosts confidence. They talk about what separates true tailoring from simply knowing a sewing machine, how fabric weight and proportions matter, and how to build a simple “c
Kakes the Great Popcorn Co.! (opens the original)
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In this Sidewalk Talks episode, we chat with Kaylyn and Alesha outside Kakes the Great Popcorn Co. at 418 Court Street, covering their nationally recognized popcorn and kettle corn, lemonades, crafted teas, croffles (croissant + waffle), chow bowls (build-your-own popcorn mix), candy, toys, and scratch-made pound cakes. They share everything from how the business started six years ago to their dynamic as both mother-daughter and business partners. 00:00 Bee Panic 01:13 Fears Wings and Horses 02:
Go Great with Ann Bruzewski: Tourism, Community Pride & the Day a Truck Hit I‑675 (opens the original)
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In this Sidewalk Talks episode, we chat with Anne Bruzewski, CEO of Go Great Lakes Bay, about tourism, community pride, and the time we first met—when a truck collided with the I-675 bridge. Ann shares her path from Findlay, Ohio to Northwood University to joining Go Great Lakes Bay in early 2020 as COVID and Midland’s dam breaches forced major pivots. We also break down what a CVB/DMO does and how tourism benefits Saginaw residents. Listen to our conversation by watching the video below, or by
Saginaw’s Surprising Link to the American Flag (opens the original)
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Saginaw’s Surprising Link to the 50-Star American Flag (and a Handyman Who Puts Family First) In this Sidewalk Talks episode, Phil chats with Ryan Schramm, owner of Schramm's Services, a handyman business that focuses on painting but also tackles plumbing, electrical, and general contracting. Our conversation takes a fascinating turn when Ryan reveals his uncle, Saginaw-native Bob Heft, designed the 50-star U.S. flag as a high school project in 1958. At the time, there were only 48 states, but B
Fookie and the Civitan (opens the original)
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THE CIVITAN WILL LIVE AGAIN! Eugene "Fookie" Seals has purchased The Civilian Recreation Center in downtown Saginaw with the goal of restoring back to its role as a valuable community center. He grew up nearby, played basketball and attended summer programs there , and credits the center with helping launch his path to professional basketball. Seals says the Seals Group began pursuing the building in 2019 and finalized the purchase a few weeks ago. Plans include abatement first, then restoring t
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