/john-kiesewetter-media-beat For more than 30 years, John Kiesewetter has been the source for information about all things in local media — comings and goings, local people appearing on the big or small screen, special programs, and much more. Contact John at johnkiese@yahoo.com. en-US Copyright Wed, 14 May 2025 14:53:40 GMT /media/2025-05-14/tickets-celebration-jim-scott-wlw-tvkiese The beloved radio personality will be remembered with a fundraising tribute and concert at Mount St. Joseph University for UC's Gardner Neuroscience Institute. Wed, 14 May 2025 14:53:40 GMT /media/2025-05-14/tickets-celebration-jim-scott-wlw-tvkiese John Kiesewetter /media/2025-05-13/todays-buzz-pbs-pollinators-project-bugs-sylvana-ross-tvkiese Entomologist Sylvana Ross, a 2018 University of Cincinnati graduate, helps explain insects' crucial role for society in PBS' "Bugs That Rule The World." Tue, 13 May 2025 16:24:21 GMT /media/2025-05-13/todays-buzz-pbs-pollinators-project-bugs-sylvana-ross-tvkiese John Kiesewetter /media/2025-05-13/special-coverage-reds-pete-rose-night WLW-AM and FanDuel Sports Network plan to carry the pregame celebration and tribute to 'The Hit King' before Wednesday's Reds-White Sox Game. Tue, 13 May 2025 15:51:29 GMT /media/2025-05-13/special-coverage-reds-pete-rose-night John Kiesewetter /media/2025-05-08/two-years-no-apology-bill-cunningham-bob-huggins-tvkiese The talk show host laughed raucously when former UC basketball coach Bob Huggins used a homophobic slur speaking to Cunningham on WLW-AM two years ago today. Thu, 08 May 2025 08:56:00 GMT /media/2025-05-08/two-years-no-apology-bill-cunningham-bob-huggins-tvkiese John Kiesewetter /media/2025-05-01/uncle-al-dotty-mack-ruth-lyons-bob-shreve-rod-serling-shows-screening-cmc-tvkiese More old Cincinnati TV shows, including Bob Shreve’s The General Store and Midwestern Hayride, will be shown during “1950s Day” at Cincinnati Museum Center. Fri, 02 May 2025 00:54:47 GMT /media/2025-05-01/uncle-al-dotty-mack-ruth-lyons-bob-shreve-rod-serling-shows-screening-cmc-tvkiese John Kiesewetter /media/2025-05-01/guy-fieri-jungle-jims-eastgate-santos-tequila-tvkiese The Food Network TV star comes to town to meet fans and promote the Santo Tequila brand he owns with rocker Sammy Hagar. Thu, 01 May 2025 20:32:33 GMT /media/2025-05-01/guy-fieri-jungle-jims-eastgate-santos-tequila-tvkiese John Kiesewetter /media/2025-04-29/jerry-springer-podcast-final-thoughts-audible-tvkiese Final Thoughts: Jerry Springer covers his political and television careers, including his efforts to return to elected office after the success of his Jerry Springer daytime TV circus. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:57:00 GMT /media/2025-04-29/jerry-springer-podcast-final-thoughts-audible-tvkiese John Kiesewetter /media/2025-04-25/wlwt-tv-reporter-michael-collins-dies-tvkiese The 'superlative storyteller' left his mark on Cincinnati TV with an unforgettable celebrity-packed rendition of ' 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.' Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:15:23 GMT /media/2025-04-25/wlwt-tv-reporter-michael-collins-dies-tvkiese John Kiesewetter /media/2025-04-24/greg-cook-bengals-bob-trumpy-bearcats-tvkiese Bengals owners thought the University of Cincinnati star quarterback would lead the team to multiple Super Bowls, but a shoulder injury cut his career short. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:44:48 GMT /media/2025-04-24/greg-cook-bengals-bob-trumpy-bearcats-tvkiese John Kiesewetter /media/2025-04-24/beverly-kinney-way-cincinnati-public-radio-entrance Long-time volunteer honored with ceremonial street naming on Realistic Avenue before grand opening weekend for the new WGUC-FM and WVXU-FM studios. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:56:15 GMT /media/2025-04-24/beverly-kinney-way-cincinnati-public-radio-entrance John Kiesewetter