{"podcast":{"title":"News Makers, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette","slug":"news-makers-presented-by-the-tippecanoe-gazette-7084212","podcast_index_feed_id":7084212,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/0f5751e6-6bf5-4bd2-a12e-ec9ab8b09740","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/news-makers-presented-by-the-tippecanoe-gazette","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/7/20/1/0312dad9-5cbb-4c73-9de3-230a4447f854_ZGZhNi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Greg Enslen","episode_count":42,"summary":"Welcome to News Makers, the official podcast of the Tippecanoe Gazette! In each episode, the newspaper owner Greg Enslen brings you up close with the people shaping the future of our community—local newsmakers, business leaders, and community influencers who are making an impact in Tipp City and the surrounding areas. Through in-depth conversations, News Makers offers listeners updates and unique insights into the stories and initiatives that matter most to our community. Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and connected to the heartbeat of Tipp City! News Makers is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette, a weekly print and digital newspaper published in Tipp City, Ohio. Subscribe today to the newspaper at www.tippgazette.com to enjoy weekly reporting covering local news, sports, events and items of interest.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T04:19:34.637635+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/news-makers-presented-by-the-tippecanoe-gazette-7084212"},"episode":{"title":"Golf vs. Tennis with Tasha Weaver - News Makers Episode 27","slug":"golf-vs-tennis-with-tasha-weaver-news-makers-episode-27","published_at":"2025-05-26T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/news-makers-presented-by-the-tippecanoe-gazette-7084212/golf-vs-tennis-with-tasha-weaver-news-makers-episode-27","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/news-makers-presented-by-the-tippecanoe-gazette-7084212","url":"https://newsmakers.transistor.fm/27","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audio1.redcircle.com/episodes/082a9609-c01d-48fa-ab2b-72dbf420f02e/stream.mp3","summary":"Local Podcast Swings into Golf and Tennis: A Lighthearted Look at Tipp City’s Athletic Scene The latest episode of the News Maker’s podcast, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette, took a playful detour from its usual civic fare to explore the world of golf and tennis in Tipp City. Host Greg Enslen welcomed Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership for a spirited conversation that blended local sports culture, personal anecdotes, and practical advice for newcomers. Golf in Tipp City: Accessible and Welcoming Weaver, an avid golfer, shared her experiences playing in local outings, including the upcoming Tipp City Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce golf tournaments. Both events are open to the public, with Rotary members getting the first chance to form teams before registration opens to all. “You don’t have to be good, it’s so much fun,” Weaver assured listeners, emphasizing the camaraderie and accessibility of these community events. The hosts explained the concept of a golf “scramble,” a popular tournament format where all team members tee off, then play from the best shot, making the game less intimidating for beginners. Local courses mentioned include Homestead Golf Course in Tipp City, Miami Shores in Troy, Echo Hills in Piqua, and Sugar Isle in New Carlisle, offering plenty of options for area residents [1] . For those just starting out, Weaver recommended not getting discouraged and suggested taking lessons or simply borrowing clubs to begin. “If you’re just learning, go to Goodwill and look for some golf clubs-you’ll find them. Those are the best to practice with,” she advised, noting that local courses and shops often offer rental equipment for beginners [1] . Practice Makes Perfect: Local Driving Ranges The discussion highlighted two popular practice sp…","meta_description":"Local Podcast Swings into Golf and Tennis: A Lighthearted Look at Tipp City’s Athletic Scene The latest episode of the News Maker’s podcast, presented by…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2309,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/news-makers-presented-by-the-tippecanoe-gazette-7084212/episodes/golf-vs-tennis-with-tasha-weaver-news-makers-episode-27/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/news-makers-presented-by-the-tippecanoe-gazette-7084212/golf-vs-tennis-with-tasha-weaver-news-makers-episode-27.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}