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The Mayor Tyler Moore Show - Episode 32

Welcome back to another episode of The Mayor Tyler Moore Show, partnered with Walls Furniture & Mattress, where we sit down with Kokomo's head honcho to find out what's ahead for the City of Firsts. Tune in this week to hear about:

- The proper pronunciation of "The Bengals"

- The mayor's take on the Super Bowl -- the food, the game, the entertainment

- Three new hires in the Kokomo Fire Department

- The sale of the old city building -- and ideas for the redevelopment of the historic space.

- The closing of the downtown Subway location

Stick around for the Lexi's Drink Barn Ask the Mayor segment, where MTM answers your questions directly. This week, you can hear:

- A Burlington Coat Factory update

- Thoughts on new playground equipment for the city

- The mayor's podcast list. (Spoiler: it's a short list.)

- Why the county chose to say in a yellow travel advisory during the storm.

As always, if you have questions for the Ask the Mayor segment, leave them in a comment below OR email them to erin@thekokomopost.com.

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - Cone Palace Valentine's Day Treats

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries, where we take a quick bite from something new or different in town. This week, we stop by the iconic Cone Palace to check out the latest Valentine's Day arctic swirls. Come along as Heidi and Bree do the hard, hard work of eating ice cream in the cold.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - Surprise Tattoos

Would you let a carnival game decide your next tattoo? That's just what two members of our team did on the latest episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo.

Wes and Heidi spent time with Austin and Adam from Relentless Tattoos, located inside Barlow's Barbershop, this week and tried their hand at the duck shooting game. Just $50 gets you entry to this midway-style game -- and your score allows you to pick a surprise tattoo from the wall in the shop. Looking for a memorable Valentine's date? This could be it.

Come along as Heidi gets her seventh tattoo and Wes gets his first in this unforgettable episode of Tries.

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Date Night, Live Music, Murder Mystery - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to another episode of The Local Buzz, partnered with Posh Salon and Day Spa, where we debunk the myth that there's nothing going on in Kokomo. If you're bored this week, Kokomo, that's on you. Check out events this week from:

Elite Banquet & Conference Center

The Palette Room at Solstice Art Gallery

The English Rose Cafe & Tea Room, LLC.

Fired Arts Studio

The Coterie

The Elbow Room Kokomo In.

The ZONE

Sun King Kokomo

Don't forget to say thanks to our partner, Posh, for making this series possible!

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - Birthday Oreos

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries, where we take a quick taste of something you can get right here in Kokomo. Because snow days bring out the best in snack food, Bree and Heidi decided to give the 110th Birthday Oreos a try, Watch along to see what they thought.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - 30-day CrossFit Challenge Pt. 2

Welcome back to the conclusion of a special two-part episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo. In this series, Pam and Erin signed on to train like CrossFit athletes for 30 days -- including 5-6 workouts per week, thoughtful counting of macronutrients, and getting adequate rest. If you missed last week's episode, you can check it out here: https://www.thekokomopost.com/all-vid...

In this week's episode, we see the changes in their overall body composition from a month of hard work with CrossFit Kokomo -- and hear their final thoughts about this challenge. Big thanks to CFK for hosting them for this video.

As always, thank you to Gravity Trampoline Park, for their partnership in this video series. Their support allows us to create videos like this -- where we highlight incredible opportunities right here in Kokomo. If you're looking for something unique and active to do with your family, make it Gravity Trampoline Park.

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Line Dancing, Live music and Lanterns - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to this week's episode of The Local Buzz partnered with Posh Salon and Day Spa. On The Local Buzz, we debunk the myth that there is nothing going on in Kokomo. If you're bored this weekend, we're sorry but it's entirely your fault.

Check out the events this weekend from:

Coopers Pub

Fired Arts Studio

The Coterie

Hi-Mark Restaurant and Lounge

Heritage Lanes

As always, special thanks to Posh for making this series possible.

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The Mayor Tyler Moore Show - Episode 30

Welcome back to another episode of "The Mayor Tyler Moore Show," partnered with Walls Furniture & Mattress, where we sit down with Kokomo's head honcho to learn more about our community and its future. This week, MTM and Drew sit down in a new studio and talk about:

-Cooper's Pub grand opening

-the impending snowpocalypse, including how the city decides where to plow and the mayor's snow snack must-haves.

-the NFL playoffs.

Stick around to hear the Lexi's Drink Barn Ask the Mayor segment, where MTM answers questions directly from our audience. Tune in this week to hear about:

-The mayor's thoughts on the Business Personal Property Tax.

-Whether noodles belong in chili

-A potential We Care Park monument

-New projects for the city's parks department

-An update on a historical building in Kokomo.

As always, thanks to our partners for making this series possible. If you have questions for the Ask the Mayor segment, ask them here or drop us a line at erin@thekokomopost.com.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - 30-day CrossFit Challenge

Welcome back to a very special episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo. This week, we try something entirely new at the Kokomo Post -- our first challenge video, where our team experiences something for a longer period of time and brings you along for the journey.

This week, Pam and Erin set out on a journey with CrossFit Kokomo where they train alongside CrossFit athletes for 30 days and stick to a regimen of clean eating and nutrition to see what happens, both inside the gym and out. This video covers the first two weeks of their time with CrossFit, so be sure to tune in next week at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to see the conclusion of this series.

As always, a big thanks to our friends at Gravity Trampoline Park, another incredible way to stay active and moving in Kokomo. This partnership makes videos like this -- as well as gravity-defying trampoline experiences -- possible.

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Fundraisers, Live Shows and Workshops - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to another episode of the Local Buzz, partnered with Posh Salon Spa and Boutique, where we give you a quick list of the best things going on in Kokomo this weekend because if you're bored, you have no one to blame but yourself.

Check out events this week from:

Bona Vista Programs

The Palette Room at Solstice Art Gallery

Kokomo Alehouse

The Kokomo Country Palace

The Coterie

American Dream Hi Fi

MO Joe Coffee House

As always, a giant thank you to Posh for partnering with us to make content like this possible. If you're looking for highly educated, knowledgable hairstylists, massage therapists, aestheticians, and more, consider Posh for all of your self-care needs.

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - Barker's B&K

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries partnered with Aurora Financial Strategies.

In this week's episode we are checking out the Kokomo classic Barker's B & K. Barker's has just opened up for the season, and we are here to try out some of their famous cornbread nuggets and mini elephant ears. Stick around to see what Erin and Pam think!

Barker's B & K is located at 1100 E Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901.

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The Mayor Tyler Moore Show - Episode 29

Welcome back to another episode of the Mayor Tyler Moore Show, partnered with Walls Furniture and Mattress, where we sit down with Kokomo's mayor to learn about everything going on in the City of Firsts. This week, we hear about MTM's feelings on the wintery weather, plus we get updates on the city's American Rescue Plan fund projects and the city's COVID response. Drew lets us in on the latest giveaway from the Kokomo Post, so make sure you enter today!

Stick around for the Ask the Mayor segment, partnered with Lexi's Drink Barn, where we tackle:

-The mayor's economic growth plan for Kokomo

-Lighting on the Foster Park trail

-Kokomo historical locations -- and the City of Kokomo's resident historian.

-Timing on the walking path on the west side of town

-The mayor's take on the future of Kokomo's city ambulance service and -Kokomo Fire Department staffing.

Don't miss MTM's Dad Joke of the Week. It's exceptionally bad this week.

As always, if you have a question for the Ask the Mayor segment, drop it in the comments below OR email us at erin@thekokomopost.com.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - Trapeze Yoga with TraPoga

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo. In the month of January, we have been checking out some of Kokomo's most interesting fitness options, and this episode is no exception.

This week, Carmen Larson from TraPoga guides Pam and Michael through trapeze yoga, a unique cross between two very different worlds of fitness. Join us as we take part in a class hosted at Sunspot Natural Market - Kokomo.

As always, a big thanks to Gravity Trampoline Park for partnering with us to make this series possible.

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Crab racing, Live music, and Lord Jon-style tacos - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to this week's episode of The Local Buzz partnered with Posh Salon and Day Spa. Every week, we debunk the myth that there is nothing going on in Kokomo. If you're bored this week, we're sorry, but that's on you.

Check out events from:

The Coterie

The Kokomo Country Palace

Sweet Peas Play Cafe

American Dream Hi Fi

The Handle Bar

Mac's Market

The Filling Station

As always, special thanks to our partner Posh for making this series possible -- and for creating one of the most incredible spa experiences in the city.

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The Mayor Tyler Moore Show - Episode 28

Welcome back to another episode of The Mayor Tyler Moore Show, partnered with Walls Furniture & Mattress. In this week's episode, the mayor lets us in on what's going on around city hall and reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He also updates us on Kokomo's COVID numbers, testing sites and vaccines.

Stick around for the Ask the Mayor segment, partnered with Lexi's & Lexi's North, to hear Mayor Moore answer questions about:

-A battle for the ages: Panda Express vs. OG Panda Chinese

-The vanishing of the Kokomo Mantis soccer team

-Waste removal in the city

-The mayor's driving record

-The new hotel and conference center

-The mayor's plans for reelection

Have a question for the mayor? Leave a comment below and maybe we will answer it in the next episode.

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - The Middle of Nowhere 19/26 food truck

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries, partnered with Aurora Financial Strategies.

This week we are checking out The Middle of Nowhere 19/26 food truck. This team has been serving up amazing Chicago-style food from their truck at the corner of state roads 19 and 26. Hang out with us this week as Drew and Billy try out some of their delicious menu items.

The Middle of Nowhere will be back for First Friday Kokomo in February, so stay tuned to our show The Local Buzz for more info!

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The Kokomo Post Tries - Clogging with The Split Sole Clogging Connection

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo.

This week we meet up with instructor Kelsey Shuck of The Split Sole Clogging Connection, hosted at DANCE ELITE. This month we are exploring a host of fitness experiences in Kokomo, and clogging is a unique dance style that certainly makes the cut. Keep watching to see Pam and Michaels progress in learning a clogging routine.

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Gnomes, HUNKS and HUNKY Gnomes? - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to this week's episode of The Local Buzz partnered with Posh Salon and Day Spa. Every week, we debunk the myth that there is nothing going on in Kokomo. If you're bored this week, we're sorry, but that's on you.

Check out events from:

The Palette Room at Solstice Art Gallery

Elite Banquet & Conference Center

The Coterie

Fired Arts Studio

The Kokomo Country Palace

Sunspot Natural Market - Kokomo

The Radish Market & Cafe

As always, special thanks to our partner Posh for making this series possible -- and for creating one of the most incredible spa experiences in the city.

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - Sweet Retreat Homemade Ice Cream

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries, partnered with Aurora Financial Strategies.

In this episode, we're back at Sweet Retreat Homemade Ice Cream & More to try out some of the new signature ice cream flavors rolling out. Sweet Retreat has been serving some incredible frozen treats since they opened in 2021, and their new Almond Joy flavor meets every expectation. Watch to the end to see what Pam and Drew think!

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