Diving In With Lee Keaser

Welcome to "Diving In with Lee Keaser," your ultimate podcast to everything happening in Ohio’s own slice of paradise—the Grand Lake Region! Running all season long from the spring thaw in April through the crisp autumn breeze in October, this podcast is your front-row ticket to the vibrant communities of Mercer and Auglaize counties. Hosted by local enthusiast Lee Keaser, we are plunging headfirst into the very best our region has to offer. Whether you are a lifelong resident, a weekend boater, or planning your first family getaway to the lake, "Diving In" connects you with the heartbeat of the community. Each episode features engaging, in-depth conversations with the passionate small business owners, dedicated fair and festival leaders, and local champions who make the Grand Lake Region an incredible place to live, work, and play. Get ready to explore our rich local culture as we highlight the events that define our summers and falls. From the roaring engines of the Amphicars at the Celina Lake Festival to the irresistible deep-fried treats at the Mercer County Fair, and the legendary steins raised at the Minster Oktoberfest, Lee is bringing the celebration straight to your headphones. We will navigate the waters of local history, uncover hidden gems along the Grand Lake Brews-N-Vines Trail, and keep you completely up to date on where you need to be this weekend. So, grab your sunscreen, roll down the windows, and get ready to celebrate the people and places that make our lakeside community so special. Hit that subscribe button and join us all season long. The water is absolutely perfect—it is time to start Diving In with Lee Keaser !

Diving In With Lee Keaser is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Diving In With Lee Keaser, a leisure show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Diving In Episode 20: From Christmas Side Hustle to Tin Acre Gourmet Popcorn with Abby Balster

  Sep 25, 202629 minS1

  What started as a little extra Christmas money turned into a whole lot of popcorn. On Episode 20 of Diving In , Lee Keaser sits down with Abby Balster, owner of Tin Acre Gourmet Popcorn, to hear how a holiday side hustle that began in her home in 2018 grew into a full-time business, a storefront in Botkins, fundraising programs, retail partnerships and dozens of popcorn flavors. Abby takes us behind the scenes of the business — from filling the family’s “good living room” with popcorn supplies and making caramel by hand, to navigating the leap into full-time entrepreneurship after COVID changed her career plans. She explains how Tin Acre develops new flavors, why its Buckeye popcorn outsells everything else by a huge margin, and why running a popcorn company involves a lot more science, spreadsheets and production planning than you might expect. We also meet “Rosie” the hot-air popcorn machine, hear about the experimental hops-flavored popcorn that absolutely did NOT make the menu, discover Abby’s most underrated flavor, and find out just how far a bag of Tin Acre popcorn has traveled. It’s a conversation about popcorn, small business, taking chances, family support and what can happen when a simple idea grows far beyond the original plan.

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  Episode #19

  Diving In Episode 19: Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman

  Sep 17, 202625 minS1

  Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman joins Lee Keaser for Episode 19 of Diving In . The conversation begins with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy — what participants can expect, the hands-on opportunities available, and why the program gives residents a better understanding of everything that happens behind the scenes at the Sheriff’s Office. Timmerman explains that the office goes far beyond road patrol, with responsibilities including 9-1-1 dispatching, corrections, court security, civil process, investigations, prisoner transports and more. Lee and Sheriff Timmerman also discuss some of the lesser-known parts of the job, including extraditions and transporting inmates across Ohio and even from other states, along with how technology has changed law enforcement over the years. Timmerman reflects on the many positions he held before becoming Sheriff, the challenges of leading the department, recruiting and retaining employees, and why — after more than 30 years in law enforcement — the people of Mercer County continue to make the job worthwhile.

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  Episode #18

  Diving In with Aaron Keaser | Teaford’s Pizza

  Sep 10, 202629 minS1

  Lee Keaser sits down with Aaron Keaser, the man behind Teaford’s Pizza in Greenville. Aaron talks about taking over the business, shifting the focus toward food, building a customer base that reaches across western Ohio and eastern Indiana, and what it really takes to keep a local business moving forward. The conversation also gets into customer loyalty, social media, community support, the reality of running a small business, what makes a Teaford’s pizza different, and why Aaron says good food and good customer service still matter most. And yes... Dave Portnoy somehow enters the conversation before it’s over.

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  Episode #17

  How Win on the Wabash Became a Regional Fundraising Powerhouse

  Aug 18, 202633 minS1

  What started with 3,000 raffle tickets and an ambitious idea in Fort Recovery has grown into one of the region’s biggest fundraising events. On this episode of Diving In , Lee Keaser talks with Ryan Steinbrunner of the Win on the Wabash committee about the remarkable growth of the WOW Super Raffle, the work happening behind the scenes, and the hundreds of volunteers who make the event possible. They dive into the massive Super Raffle, the explosive growth of the pre-event 50/50, the infamous system crash caused by last year’s ticket rush, and how an event rooted in Fort Recovery now attracts visitors from well beyond western Ohio. More importantly, Steinbrunner explains where the impact goes after the weekend is over — from helping pay off Fort Recovery’s baseball facility to scholarships, community organizations and a $100,000 contribution toward the Sawyer Overman Ninja Park. The conversation also looks at why volunteerism remains such a major part of life throughout Mercer County and the surrounding region. The 8th annual Win on the Wabash takes place August 28–29 at Ambassador Park in Fort Recovery, with entertainment including Lätter, Back in Black, Saw Crush and Joe Nichols.

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  Episode #16

  Where Tradition Lives — Coldwater Community Picnic

  Jul 31, 202626 minS1

  One of the Grand Lake area’s biggest summer traditions returns for its 66th year! On this episode of Diving In , Lee Keaser is joined by Coldwater Community Picnic President Jason Schlarman and Vice President Wes Mohler to preview a packed weekend of food, family activities, contests, live music, fireworks and the annual Sunday parade. Jason and Wes take listeners behind the scenes of the year-round planning required to organize the picnic, explain several new activities and location changes, and discuss this year’s theme: “Hometown USA: Where Tradition Lives.” They also highlight the volunteers and community organizations that keep the picnic running, explain how picnic proceeds support the Coldwater Public Library and Coldwater Memorial Park, and share a few rapid-fire picnic hot takes—including their favorite foods, the best place to watch the fireworks and which committee member checks the weather forecast every 10 minutes. The 66th Coldwater Community Picnic takes place Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. EPISODE SUMMARY: President Jason Schlarman and Vice President Wes Mohler join Diving In to discuss the history, preparation and community spirit behind the 66th Coldwater Community Picnic. The conversation covers the Thursday night reverse raffle, Friday night fireworks, Saturday’s family activities and live entertainment, and Sunday’s parade, chicken dinners and veterans program. Jason and Wes also discuss new carnival games, activities for teenagers, the return of the bourbon tasting and the decision to move the Big Wheel races and kiddie tractor pull closer to the midway. Listeners will also hear how hundreds of volunteers, stand operators, trustees and committee members work together throughout picnic weekend. Any profits raised by the picnic are donated to the Coldwater Public Library and Coldwater Memorial Park, allowing the event to continue supporting the community long after the weekend ends. The episode concludes with quick picnic hot takes and a meaningful discussion about the friendship, teamwork and “hectic brotherhood” created by serving on the picnic committee.

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