Livemic Communications Podcast Network
Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools.
As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients' episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences, and help them build new relationships.
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Episodes
681 episodes
(Community Matters 167) Work Project Funds and a 2025 Legislative Review with Rep. Steve Frisbie...Plus a Look Ahead to 2026
Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Battle Creek) looks back at his first full year in office in the Michigan House of Representatives, including the struggle to pass the state budget as well as the current attempt to cut up to $645M in work project funds. F...
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(Community Matters 167) Recycling Isn't Just for Cans and Plastic...You Can Recycle Fabric and Shoes Too!
Recycling isn't just about cardboard, cans and plastic. Charitable Union CEO Teresa Allen talks to Community Matters about their textile recycling program which gives your old, soiled clothes (including athletic shoes) a new life in some ...
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(Oaklawn Health Matters 14) To Drive or Not to Drive? Knowing When It's Time to Enter Driving Retirement
In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Rene Pere, Occupational Therapist at Oaklawn Hospital, discusses how to know when it's time to turn in the keys and enter driver retirement. Pere talks about Driver Risk Assessment exams, one ...
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(Community Matters 166) Wiggly Tail: Meet Milton! And What Happens When There are Too Many Pets in the Home
Milton is a grey and white striped kitten who loves to cuddle and is the focus of our Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert tells us all about him, his perfect environment...
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(Community Matters 166) The SHARE Center: Helping the Homeless Fight Addiction and Mental Health Issues
For 30 years, the SHARE Center of Battle Creek has been helping the homeless residents struggling with mental health or addiction issues. Robert Elchert, Executive Director of the SHARE Center, talks to Community Matters about their facility, s...
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(Community Matters 165) Christmas Trees and What's Ahead for Ford Cars in 2026
The Lakeview Ford Christmas tree sale is underway! Vince Pavone and Brad Morris with Lakeview Ford talk about the annual sale that benefits the Harper Creek Optimists Club as well as what's ahead for Ford and the auto industry in 2026.
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(Community Matters 165) Battle Creek Fire Department is Partnering with the Salvation Army to Support their Holiday Toy Drive
The Battle Creek Fire Department is hosting their annual Holiday Toy Drive to support the Salvation Army. Battalion Chief Andre Doser talks to Community Matters about the program and how you can help. Visit any of the six Battle Creek Fir...
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(Community Matters 165) Come Enjoy The Gifts of Christmas with the Cereal City Concert Band
Greensleeves, C’est Noël, and of course, Sleigh Ride are just of a few of the holiday hits you can expect to hear at The Gifts of Christmas, the upcoming holiday concert from the Cereal City Concert Band. Longtime CCC...
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(Community Matters 165) Appeals Court Asking for Further Input in Marshall Zoning Case
The court battle surrounding the zoning of the Blue Oval battery plant continues to unfold in the Michigan Court of Appeals. Robby Dube with Eckland & Blando, who represents the Committee for Marshall - Not the Megasite, talks to Community ...
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(Community Matters 165) Help Make the Holiday Brighter for Youth Center Residents by Contributing to the 2025 Angel Tree
The Calhoun County Youth Center is looking for your help to make the holiday season a little brighter for their residents. Tori Benden, who oversees operations at the Youth Center, talks to Community Matters about their Angel Tree program. She'...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 69) Recovery Coach Pros Say Take These Steps to Curb Excessive Drinking
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Among those factors: Excessive ...
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(Community Matters 164) Battle Creek Police and the Marine Corp Partner in Stuff the Truck Holiday Toy Drive
Battle Creek Police Department Sgt. Cory Champlin talks to Community Matters about their upcoming Stuff the Truck holiday toy drive, a Toys for Tots event with the Marine Corp Reserves. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation to T...
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(Community Matters 164) The Best Brass Musicians in the World Return to Battle Creek for a Special Holiday Concert
The world's top brass musicians gather again this December for a special holiday concert at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium. Jerry Rose, Executive Director of the Brass Band of Battle Creek, shares the unique history of the band with Community Matt...
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(Community Matters 164) Battle Creek Native Diop Harris Has Big Plans to Give Back to His Community as the Newly Selected Peter J. Christ Leadership Fellow
The Battle Creek Community Foundation has selected their 2025-2026 Peter J. Christ Leadership Leaders Fellow. Diop Harris II talks about his history with Battle Creek and his journey to becoming this years Fellow. Harris highlights what he hope...
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(Community Matters 164) The Arc of Calhoun County Continues to Evolve to Help People with Disabilities Thrive in their Community
Established in 1954, The Arc of of Calhoun Country has a long tradition of helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives within their community. Executive Director Clare Tanner talks to Commu...
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(Community Matters 164) DBCZ Events Report December 2025
Community Matters highlights upcoming events presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)!In this update, Nick Buckley shares ideas for local events happening in October and December, 2025.Episode Resources
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 68) What Defines Excessive Drinking as It Relates to Your Risk For Dementia?
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Among those factors: Excessive ...
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(Community Matters 163) One Year Later: DoubleTree Hotel Reflects on a Successful First Year of Operating in Downtown Battle Creek
Anna Rogers, Marketing & Communication Engagement Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek, reflects on the hotel's first year of operation, their successes and the importance of making people feel welcome.While discussing the...
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(Community Matters 163) United Way South Central Michigan Launches New Community Connect Online Platform to Help Residents Engage Locally
Tammy Mills, Director of Marketing and Communications for the United Way South Central Michigan (UWSCMI), joins us on Community Matters to discuss their end of year holiday fundraising campaign and how C...
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(Community Matters 162) Local Food Bank Presses On Amid Situational Roller Coaster
The South Michigan Food Bank - which provides food to the hungry in 8 Michigan counties including Calhoun - continues to respond to a growing need while threats to federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding continue.
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(Community Matters 162) Summit Pointe Concerned How Potential Statewide CMH Changes Will Affect Care
Summit Pointe, the Calhoun County Community Mental Health (CMH) organization which provides behavioral health care to some of the county's most vulnerable residents, is sounding an alarm over potential changes at the state level which could aff...
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(Community Matters 162) Wiggly Tail: Gadget Wants to Bring his Big Fluff of Floof to Your House
We're not sure it's an actual word, but "floof" seems to describe best our good friend Gadget the cat, the focus of our Wiggly Tail update this time from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan.Gadget is a young, domestic long hair ...
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(Community Matters 161) Battle Creek Christmas Parade is Growing in Popularity
It's a longstanding tradition in Battle Creek: The annual Christmas parade - a gift to the community by the Harper Creek Optimist Club.Folks line the streets on a Saturday in November (typically the Saturday before Thanksgiving) to watch...
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(Community Matters 161) Vets Organization Sees Successes, Challenges After Gift of New Building
Veterans Helping Veterans in Battle Creek, the organization which cut the ribbon on the gift of a building at 209 East Michigan in summer 2025, has hit its stride helping veterans get set up in new residences after homelessness.Vice Pres...
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(Community Matters 161) Lakeview Schools Honor Alumni While Elementary Receives 'America's Healthiest' Award
While its students were settling back into their school-year routines in September 2025, Lakeview School District announced a national honor for Minges Brook Elementary School: The "America's Healthiest Schools" award from the Alliance for a He...
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