• E134: Flour Power - Pizza Nights, Pączki Fights & Local Bites
    Jan 22 2026

    🍩🍷🚒 Episode 134 of Brunswick Group Therapy is LIVE! 🎙️

    This one is basically a love letter to local food, local businesses, and everything happening around town. We’re talking pączki season drama, Donut Land records, Branka’s Bake House surprises, sourdough pizza from Atticus Bread, Valentine cocktails, and why some businesses desperately need a food photographer (you know who you are 👀).


    Plus: a brand-new 100-foot fire truck coming to Brunswick (no levy required), a new winery moving in, airsoft chaos under Ignite Brewing, and a stacked events calendar that proves — once again — Brunswick isn’t boring.


    Drop a comment and let us know what YOU’re most excited to eat, drink, or attend this week.


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    33 min
  • E133: Proof Brunswick Isn't Boring!
    Jan 15 2026

    Episode 133 of Brunswick Group Therapy is live, and it’s a packed one. 🎙️


    From preschool food drive wins and Girl Scouts spreading kindness, to new bakeries, blessing boxes, big trees, and more things to do than one weekend can handle — Brunswick has been busy. We’re also talking local business updates, community service projects, food you need to try, and a full rundown of events happening all over the 44212 and beyond.


    If you’ve ever said “there’s nothing going on around here,” this episode WILL change your mind.


    Take it in now wherever you get your content or at brunswickgrouptherapy.com


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    29 min
  • E132: Roundabouts and Ribeyes - Brunswick spins into 2026!
    Jan 8 2026

    🎙️ Episode 132 of Brunswick Group Therapy is here — and we’re easing into 2026, Brunswick-style.


    This week we’re talking big milestones and small-town flavor, including hitting 50,000 members in You’re From Brunswick If…, new food options coming to Market 42, the latest opening timeline for 7 Brew, and Brunswick’s first-ever roundabout (yes, that roundabout). We also break down winter clinics, January food specials, fundraisers, live music, trivia, karaoke, and a packed 'Things To Do in the 44212'.


    If you’re wondering what’s opening, what’s changing, and where everyone will be this weekend — this episode’s for you.


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    22 min
  • E131: Disc Golfing thru the snow
    Dec 25 2025

    🎄 Episode 131 of Brunswick Group Therapy is LIVE!

    It’s Christmas week in Brunswick, and while things slow down a bit, there’s still plenty to talk about:

    🎅 A heartfelt goodbye to a beloved School Resource Officer
    🏗️ A new senior living proposal near St. Ambrose & the water towers
    🥏 Disc golf debates at Pumpkin Ridge Park
    📜 A blast-from-the-past Brunswick teacher recruitment brochure
    🌭 European Specialty Food Mart holiday finds
    🍩 Donut Land updates (and coping strategies)
    🏫 Local businesses surprising high school construction workers
    🎶 Maple Side’s Concerts in the Barn lineup
    🏃‍♂️ Holiday races, trivia, live music & winter events
    It’s a feel-good, community-heavy episode with just enough local debate to keep things interesting.
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    16 min
  • E130: Santa, Santa, Everywhere
    Dec 11 2025

    🎙️ Episode 130 is LIVE!
    It’s beginning to look a lot like… a jam-packed Brunswick weekend!

    This week we’re talking:
    🎅 Santa letters secretly answered by a Brunswick family
    🔫 MK Airsoft’s massive new arena setup
    🍕 Changes at Market 42 (and why events could save it)
    🍷 A new Pilates & Wellness studio opening
    🍪 Cookie sales, craft shows & holiday markets
    🎄 Whoville on Miller Drive + epic Christmas light displays
    🐶 Houndstown’s Pooch of the Week
    🏃‍♂️ 5Ks, chili cook-offs, holiday trivia, boozy bingo & more events across Brunswick, Hinckley & Valley City

    It’s one of the busiest weeks of the year — let us help you plan it!
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    31 min
  • E129: Battle for Xmas
    Dec 4 2025

    We’re back from Thanksgiving break, still full of deviled eggs, and ready for one of the busiest event weeks of the year. Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode:


    💧 Massive updates on Medina County water + sewer debt fee increases (effective Jan. 1)

    🚰 Another week, another water main break — plus the big 303 replacement project

    🙏 Shoutout to Eric from One Shot Renovations for rescuing the Blessing Box just in time for the weather

    🎄 The Brunswick Tree Lighting was a huge success! Thanks to every sponsor and volunteer

    🐶 Photos with Santa at Hounds Town to support Berea Animal Rescue

    🍩 Pop-ups, craft fairs, markets, church events, concerts, holiday parties…

    🎅 Breakfast with the Grinch, Lunch with Santa, Journey to Bethlehem & more

    🎉 Upcoming birthday shoutouts (Lucas!) + a ton of holiday craft workshops


    There is so much happening in the 2-1-2 — if you’re bored this weekend, that’s on you.


    Mentions include:

    Medina County Comissioners

    Medina County Sewer District

    1 shot renovations

    Brunswick Houndstown

    Saint Ambrose Parish

    Medina County Health Department

    The Backyard

    Coco Cafe

    Biancas Italian Restauraunt

    Lifespring Community Church

    Kiwanis of Brunswick

    Hendricks Family Dental

    Oak Ridge Preserve

    Paninis Brunswick

    Grace Baptist Church

    Lunch with Santa at Paninis

    Saint Ambrose Athletic Boosters

    Manzo’s Sports & Spirits

    Brunswick VFW 9520

    City of Brunswick Ohio

    Brunswick Parks and Recreation

    Pickled Pineapple

    Amys Arbors

    Fair Trade Market Space

    The Grounded Bean


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    21 min
  • E128: Split Happens
    Nov 27 2025

    🚧 The old East Brunswick Medical Building on 303? Gone.

    🚰 Another water main break (yes… again).

    🎅 Maple Side’s Breakfast in the Barn with Santa is almost SOLD OUT!

    🍛 Indian Spice and Pasta Fresca have closed — but are new things are coming to Market 42?

    🎄 The community tree is UP, trimmed, and ready for Friday’s Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM!

    🐾 Roger from Hounds Town shares details on Pictures With Santa for your pups.

    🦃 Thanksgiving Day openings, Black Friday events, Small Business Saturday specials…

    🎁 Pop-up bars, OSU watch parties, Christmas craft fairs, painting nights, mocktail competitions, Santa story time, and SO MUCH MORE.


    It’s a packed episode full of Brunswick happenings, holiday events, and good community vibes.


    👉 Tag a friend who needs the local 411!


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    15 min
  • E127: Deck the halls and dodge the balls
    Nov 20 2025

    Episode 127 is here — and it’s packed with Brunswick updates! 🎙️💙


    This week we talk:

    • 📸 2007 “Then & Now” Brunswick photos from Allen Potter

    • 🍜 Larb Thai now offering online ordering

    • 🥐 Brankas Bake House now on DoorDash

    • 🌯 Chipotle officially OPEN on Pearl WITH window pickup

    • 🥙 Nico’s returning to Brunswick (Gyros to Go!)

    • 🎄 Brunswick’s 2025 Community Christmas Tree details

    • 🎶 Live music & new speakeasy events

    • 🧘‍♀️ Grace & Gratitude Yoga Anniversary Celebration

    • 🚶‍♂️ Extreme Hiking in Hinckley

    • 🎨 Valley City craft fair

    • 🎸 Live music at Manzo

    • 🦃 Free Thanksgiving meals

    • 🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster at Town Center


    A short episode with a mix of nostalgia, food, events, and holiday prep.

    #BrunswickGroupTherapy #things2do212 #shoplocalshop44212

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    14 min